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|name=''M'tara''-pattern Fire Rifle | |name=''M'tara''-pattern Fire Rifle | ||
|image=[[File:HaloReach-FocusRifle-Profile.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:HaloReach-FocusRifle-Profile.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=71}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/focus-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Focus Rifle|D=14|M=5|Y=2021 | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=71}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/focus-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Weapons - Focus Rifle|D=14|M=5|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=293}} | ||
|series=Special Applications Rifle{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |series=Special Applications Rifle{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|type=[[Particle beam | |type=[[Particle beam weapon]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|variant= | |variant= | ||
|service=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |service=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|length={{Convert|57.2|in|cm | |length={{Convert|57.2|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | ||
|width={{Convert|7.9|in|cm | |width={{Convert|7.9|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|height={{Convert|24.3|in|cm | |height={{Convert|24.3|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|weight={{Convert|37.7|lb|kg | |weight={{Convert|37.7|lb|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|ammotype=[[Plasma|Electromagnetically guided plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN | |ammotype=[[Plasma|Electromagnetically guided plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | ||
|capacity= | |capacity= | ||
|feed=100-shot pulsed power cell{{Ref/Reuse|OSFM}} | |feed=100-shot pulsed power cell{{Ref/Reuse|OSFM}} | ||
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===Operation=== | ===Operation=== | ||
The focus rifle copies some elements of the [[Sentinel beam|sterilization beams]] employed by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s | The focus rifle copies some elements of the [[Sentinel beam|sterilization beams]] employed by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s, though the magnetic accelerators and particle guide beam emitters are novel creations of Covenant origin. These features present a counterpoint to the idea that the Covenant never innovated when it comes to technological development.{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFM|OSFM|Page=193}} The focus rifle's electromagnetic compositors are a design shared with the {{Pattern|Elutuzem|stalker rifle}}.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=479}} Instead of firing a single beam in one shot like the Covenant [[beam rifle]], the rifle fires a continuous purple-tinted beam of magnetically contained plasma, similar in operation to a [[Sentinel Beam]], the [[Forerunner]] weapon from which the T-52 SAR was reverse-engineered. The plasma is formed in a cylindrical module and directed through a channel of electromagnetic coils, forming a precise beam. Like most Covenant infantry weapons, the weapon draws its power from a battery. The weapon requires high power expenditure and the battery is easily depleted.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The exact mechanism by which it functions was under investigation by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] as of August 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
The weapon's name and visual appearance suggest a shared operating mechanism with the larger [[Scarab]]-mounted [[focus cannon]]. | The weapon's name and visual appearance suggest a shared operating mechanism with the larger [[Scarab]]-mounted [[focus cannon]]. | ||
===Scope=== | ===Scope=== | ||
The weapon is equipped with a 3.5-9.5× magnification scope and uses the same [[smart-link]] firmware as | The weapon is equipped with a 3.5-9.5× magnification scope and uses the same [[smart-link]] firmware as the Particle Beam Rifle, but uses a different scope. As with the Particle Beam Rifle, the smart-link feed shows the weapon's remaining power and accumulated heat level. The link also displays diagnostic information and allows semi-automatic adjustment of the plasma beam angle when interlinked with the hardware in Sangheili combat harnesses or Kig-Yar marksman sets. This provides a limited amount of moving-target tracking without the firer having to adjust their aim point at distant targets.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} These targeting protocols are unusual and incompatible with most interlink translation software.{{Ref/Reuse|OSFM}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |