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{{ | {{Center|''This article is about the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]. For the model introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], see [[Type-33 needler]].''}} | ||
{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image = [[File:H5G-Render-Needler.png|300px]] | |||
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-Needler.png|300px]] | |manufacturer = | ||
|manufacturer= | |series = Type-56 | ||
|series= | |type = Guided munitions launcher | ||
| | |cost = | ||
| | |variant = | ||
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
|affiliation = [[Swords of Sanghelios]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | |||
| | |weight = | ||
|length= | |length = | ||
|width= | |width = | ||
|height | |height = | ||
|ammotype = [[Subanese crystal|Crystalline explosive projectiles]] | |||
|ammotype=[[Subanese crystal]] | |feed = 22 needles/magazine<ref name="H5G">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref> | ||
|operation = | |||
|feed=22 needles/magazine | |rate = 480 RPM (automatic)<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgndXPFG27A '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Needlers Full Analysis'']</ref> | ||
|operation= | |velocity = 32.31 m/s (106.0 ft/s; 72.28 mph)<ref name="analysis"/> | ||
|rate= | |range = Short to medium | ||
|velocity= | * 30.6 m (100.3 ft) {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="analysis"/> | ||
| | * 36.7 m (120.3 ft) {{C|scoped}}<ref name="analysis"/> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher''' ('''T-56 GML'''),<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> more commonly known as the '''Needler''', is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-33 needler|Type-33 GML]]. | |||
== Variants == | |||
=== Type-56D === | |||
The T-56D needler was extensively used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]]. It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 2 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold. | |||
== | ==== Type-56D variants ==== | ||
* '''[[Hailstorm]]''': The ''Hailstorm'', based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history, is an improved needler that fires [[blamite]] shards at a 16% faster velocity, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a 50% larger magazine capacity with 33 needles.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. | |||
* '''[[Talon of the Lost]]''': [[Sangheili]] miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the [[Suban]]ese crystals used in Needler ammunition, resulting in new creations like the ''Talon of the Lost''. It is an advanced needler that fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that can embed themselves into the armor of [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, and vehicles.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found as the first [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="reu">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdYguiXK-rI '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Guardians : Weapon Location Guide - ( Talon of the Lost ) - ( Mission 7 )'']</ref> | |||
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*'''[[Hailstorm]]''': The ''Hailstorm'', | |||
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File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm. | File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm. | ||
File:H5G TOTL.png|Talon of the Lost. | File:H5G TOTL.png|Talon of the Lost. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-56 Needler}} | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-56 Needler}} | ||
=== Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' === | |||
===Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | |||
* The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the ''Hailstorm'' features even faster-moving shards. | * The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the ''Hailstorm'' features even faster-moving shards. | ||
* Can be smart | * Can be smart scoped to increase the weapon's range by 20%. When smart scoped, it brings up a purple holographic display on the user's HUD. | ||
* Super-combines with [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. | * Super-combines with [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
* Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 | * Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds for a total of 88 rounds. | ||
** The ''Hailstorm'' can have up to 99 reserve rounds for a total of 132 rounds. | ** The ''Hailstorm'' can have up to 99 reserve rounds for a total of 132 rounds. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
=== | === Normal gallery === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5GC-Needler.png|Concept art of the T-56D needler for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | |||
File:H5G_Needler_Concept.jpg|An unused concept of the Needler developed for ''Halo 5: Guardians'', redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the [[Type-58 Harvester]]. | |||
File:H5G-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the needler. | |||
File:H5G-Kelly&Needler.jpg|[[Kelly-087]] (left) with a Needler in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' pre-release screenshot. | File:H5G-Kelly&Needler.jpg|[[Kelly-087]] (left) with a Needler in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' pre-release screenshot. | ||
File:H5G-Fred&T56D.png|[[Frederic-104]] with a Needler in | File:H5G-Fred&T56D.png|[[Frederic-104]] with a Needler in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-Fred&TOTL.png|Fred-104 with the ''Talon of the Lost''. | File:H5G-Fred&TOTL.png|Fred-104 with the ''Talon of the Lost''. | ||
File:H5G-T56DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the needler by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | File:H5G-T56DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the needler by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards=== | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Hailstorm.png|''Hailstorm''. | File:Hailstorm.png|''Hailstorm''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
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[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Small arms]] | [[Category:Small arms]] | ||