BR85 battle rifle

The BR85 Service Rifle is a burst-fire battle rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.

BR85N Service Rifle
A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic sight. Was extensively used by the UNSC in October, 2558.

BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle
A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.

Operational history
Initially fielded late in the Covenant War, manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 service rifle was not widely adopted until after the conflict ended.

Changes from BR85HB in Halo 4

 * Sight changed from rectangular ACOG style to open-topped holographic sight
 * Accuracy increased
 * Much higher cyclic rate of fire

List of appearances

 * Halo 5: Guardians