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Posu'gelka-pattern needler

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This article is about the needler introduced in Halo Infinite. For needlers throughout the series, see Needler.
Posu'gelka-pattern needler
A transparent crop of the Posu'gelka-pattern needler in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Lodam Armory[1][Note 1]

Model series:

Needler[2]

Type:

Needle-based weaponry[2]

Variants:

Pinpoint Needler[2]

Specifications

Length:

73.5 centimeters (28.9 in)[1]

Ammunition type:

Subanese crystalline shard[2]

Feed system:

26 shards/magazine[2][1]

Operation:

Automatic[2][1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War[3]
Post-Covenant War conflicts[2]

 
“ The Needler is an exotic Covenant weapon that fires shards of resonant crystal that home-in on living targets. If enough shards are embedded over a short time they will detonate in a massive 'supercombine' explosion. The shards move slowly, but at short range even a Spartan will have difficulty dodging the projectiles.[4] ”

The Posu'gelka-pattern shard launcher is a pattern of needler manufactured by Lodam Armory.[1] It was utilized by the Covenant during the Human-Covenant War[3] and the Banished during the post-Human-Covenant War era.[2]

Summary[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Needler

The Posu'gelka-pattern shard launcher is one of the many needler variants manufactured by the Covenant and inherited by its remnants.[1] This design pattern of needler notably features a display on the back of the upper chassis; the display features 18 dots and functions similarly to an ammo counter. However, rather than displaying the remaining number of shards that could be fired from the magazine, it displays the corresponding number of Subanese crystals still protruding from the upper cowling.[2]

Usage[edit]

This needler was fielded by Covenant forces during the late stages of the Human-Covenant War, being used during Operation: METEORITE in 2551 and by forces attached to the Fleet of Particular Justice during the Battle of Installation 04 in September 2552.[5] It would later be used in the Post-war era by Banished forces during the Battle for Zeta Halo in 2560. It was primarily used by Unggoy Conscripts and Ultras, Kig-Yar Freebooters, and Skirmishers.[2]

Variants[edit]

  • Pinpoint Needler: A modified variant of the needler with a white chassis and an expanded magazine from 26 to 30,[2] along with an enhanced target acquisition ability.[6] It fires shards that have a lower "supercombine" requirement.[7]
  • Vicious Needler: A variant manufactured by the Banished, featuring an alternate chassis and notably replacing the lower extended handguard with a sharply curved stock-mounted hilt blade.[8]
  • Pinpoint Needler
    Pinpoint Needler
  • Vicious Needler
    Vicious Needler

In-game information[edit]

“ Exotic, guided-munitions weapon firing crystalline shards that track, impale, and detonate on soft targets.[9] ”

Beginning with the Shadows operation, the Posu'gelka-pattern needler received multiple weapons models that could be customized through the Weapons Bench.

Needler
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Weapon model Manufacturer Lore Quality Introduced in Unlock requirements
A fusion of instruments for inflicting pain and suffering. (Banished/Epic)
Vicious Needler 		Banished A fusion of instruments for inflicting pain and suffering. Epic Shadows Purchase either:
  • Vicious Needler for Credit 1,000
  • Legacy of Rukt for Credit 2,500