Editing Nornfang

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name=Nornfang
|image=[[File:Halo Infinite Nornfang - Standard Issue.png|300px]]<br>[[File:H5G Nornfang.png|300px]]<br>Nornfang in its SRS99-S7 (top) and SRS99-S5 (bottom) iterations.
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction|D=03|M=10|Y=2015|Quote=Hand-tuned by Spartan-II special forces sniper Linda-058, Nornfang was originally manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team, before it went missing.}}
|series=[[SRS99 series]]
|type=[[Wikipedia:Anti-materiel rifle|Anti-materiel sniper rifle]]
|cost=
|variant=
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|length={{Convert|63.5|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Generic|Id=brief|[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=66}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/sniper-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sniper Rifle|D=14|M=09|Y=2016}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=170}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/83a95040-09a8-4c9e-8704-c1e56065a2e2/sniper-rifle-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Sniper Rifle|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Weapons}}
|width={{Convert|8.7|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height={{Convert|13.8|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight={{Convert|34.4|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype=[[14.5×114mm]] M232 APFSDS{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|capacity=
|feed=4-round, detachable box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|operation=Gas-operated, magazine-fed{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}
|rate=
|velocity=
|optics=[[Oracle scope|Oracle-R scope]] (4×-9× magnification){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|range={{Convert|2500|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR2|HSoR|Chapter=2}}{{Ref/Note|Id=range|The [[:File:Sniperhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the SRS99-S5 AM's smart-linked scope range between 0 and 2,300 meters in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range. Linda-058 in ''Halo: Shadows of Reach'' claims that ''Nornfang'' has an effective range 200 meters further then the standard SRS99-S5.}}
}}
{{Article quote|A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLockeLoad|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=23|M=12|Y=2019}}}}
'''Nornfang''' refers to a long series of custom-crafted [[SRS99 series]] sniper rifles hand-tuned by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Linda-058]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Nornfang - Description|Quote=Latest in a long line of rifles used by the legendary Spartan sniper, Linda-058.}} {{Ref/Game|Id=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Nornfang description|Quote=A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=95}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
Nornfang was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Linda loads the ''Nornfang'' with [[14.5×114mm]] Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her [[Heads-up display|HUD]]'s [[motion tracker]] is still visible even while using its optics. The chassis of the weapon is painted in a yellow, white, and tan color scheme.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
{{Main|Sniper Rifle (gameplay)#Halo 5: Guardians}}
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{'}} [[Warzone]] mode. It is available as a {{Energy|7}} REQ that grants {{RP|200}} when sold. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the [[Vorpal Talon]] variant of the [[energy sword]], the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[smart scope]]. 

In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission [[Unconfirmed]] aboard Blue Team's [[ONI Acrisius|prowler]], or if Linda is selected by a player when in [[cooperative play]]. Just like with [[Kelly-087]]'s [[Oathsworn]] [[Shotgun (gameplay)|Shotgun]], the campaign version of the ''Nornfang'' lacks the multiplayer version's inherent [[Damage Boost]], extra spare magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammunition from other sniper rifles.

''Nornfang'''s ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 12%" |Introduced In
! scope="col" style="width: 23%" |Warzone Cost
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Cost and Resale
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|- align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Nornfang.png|100px]]<br>Nornfang
|A master-crafter instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing (APHE) rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.
|{{H5Rarity|Legendary}}
|align="center"|Introduced on launch.
|align="center"|Requisition for {{Energy|7}}.
|
*Purchase a Gold REQ pack for {{RP|10,000}} REQ points.
*Can be sold for {{RP|200}} REQ points.
|-
|}
===''Halo Infinite''===
Nornfang would return in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' during the [[Blue Team (Operation)|Blue Team]] [[Event|Operation]] as a weapon model available through the game's [[Weapon customization|weapons bench]]. The Skuld's Veil weapon coating imitates the weapon model's look from ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Weapon Model
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Introduced In
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock Requirements

|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Weapon model icon - Nornfang.png|75px]]<br>Nornfang
|[[Misriah Armory]]
|Latest in a long line of carefully customized sniper rifles used by the legendary Spartan sniper, Linda-058.
|{{HINFRarity|Legendary}}
|[[Blue Team (Operation)|Blue Team]]
|Purchase either:
*"Argus" for 2,200 cR
*"Blue Team" for 3,900 cR
|}

==Production notes==
===References===
In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], the [[Wikipedia:Norns|Norns]] are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the [[Wikipedia:Moirai|Fates]] of Greek mythology. "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse. 
==Gallery==
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|A development image of ''Nornfang''.
File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using ''Nornfang'' during the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign1.png|First-person view of the ''Nornfang'' by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.
File:H5G-Nornfang4xzoom-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the ''Nornfang'' in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.
File:H5G-Nornfang9xzoom-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using 9× zoom with the ''Nornfang'' in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign mission Unconfirmed.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' on [[Torque]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Centurion&Nornfang.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with ''Nornfang'' on Torque.
</gallery>
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|''Nornfang''.
</gallery>
===''Halo Infinite''===
<gallery>
File:HINF - Event - Blue Team - 0003.jpg|An S7-based Nornfang being held by an [[ARGUS-class Mjolnir|Argus-clad]] Spartan in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' multiplayer.
File:HINF PK BlueTeam 03.jpg|An [[ARGUS-class Mjolnir|Argus]]-clad Spartan using the S7 Nornfang.
File:HINF Nornfang Screenshot 01.png|A close-up view of the S7 Nornfang. Note the eye of the wolf glows.
</gallery>

===Miscellaneous===
<gallery>
File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png|''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|Linda using ''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''.
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Spring Update]]''
*''[[Halo: From the Soil to the Stars]]''

==Notes==
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== Sources ==
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