Posu'gelka-pattern needler

This article is about the model introduced in Halo Infinite. For for more details on needlers thoughout the series, see Needler.

Posu'gelka-pattern needler
Production overview
Model series:	Needler
Type:	Subanese crystal-based weaponry
Variants:	Pinpoint needler
Specifications
Ammunition type:	Subanese crystal
Feed system:	26 needles/magazine
Service history
In service:	Post-Covenant War conflicts

This Posu'gelka-pattern needler is a weapon in the Needler series of weapons. It was fielded by the Banished in 2560.

Summary

Design details

Main article: Needler

This model of needler has an upper cowling where the exposed crystal ammunition sticks out. There is also an ammo counter at the back of the upper cowling. The crystal ammunition is fired out of the channel brace of the weapon. Before the needler fires, shards are broken and then launched forward. The Needler was developed and manufactured by Lodam Armory.

Ammunition

Main article: Subanese crystal

Like all needlers, the weapon makes use of Subanese crystal. When fully loaded, this model can hold 26 shards. After the crystal shards have been launched from needler, the shards home in towards a target if one is present. If a shard hits a target it becomes chemically reactive and, if more than one shard is in a target, the shards detonate and explode in a "supercombine" chain reaction.

Usage

This needler was fielded by Banished forces during the Installation 07 conflict in 2560.

Variants

• Pinpoint Needler: Improved version of the needler with an increased mag from 26 to 30. It has been painted white and can lock on and track targets when they are in range and the user is zoomed in.

Gameplay

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Gallery

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  The needler being fired by a SPARTAN-IV.

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  Halo Infinite in-engine render of the Needler from the January 2021 Inside Infinite Halo Waypoint article.

List of appearances

• Halo Infinite (First appearance)