XBR55 battle rifle

Overview
The Prototype BR-55 Battle Rifle (likely referred to with an X for experimental XBR-55, BXR-55, BRX-55, etc.) is “a prototype long barreled weapon with an optical scope.” The weapon fires 9.5MMx40 FMJ SAP ammunition from a 60 round magazine Issued by Lieutenant Commander Jilan al-Cygni for use during the Harvest event by Staff Sergeant's Avery J. Johnson and Nolan Byrne as well as their militia squads' marksmen during the year 2525.

Trivia

 * This was the first weapon to be used against the Covenant and caused the first death of the aliens by the Humans.
 * The finalized version of the Battle Rifle was tested at a Reach military facility codenamed "CASTLE".
 * The BR-55 appears as an infantry weapon in Halo Wars, which occurs during the Second Battle of Harvest.

Related Pages

 * BR55 Battle Rifle (Halo 2)
 * BR55HB SR Battle Rifle (Halo 3)