BR85 battle rifle

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

History
The BR85 was initially fielded late in the Human-Covenant War, though manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant that it was not widely adopted until the war ended.

BR85N Service Rifle
A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic recon sight. Was extensively used by the UNSC in October, 2558.
 * Classic BR85N: Battle Rifle with Classic Sight. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans.
 * Longshot BR85N: Battle Rifle with Longshot Sight. Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans.
 * Sentinel BR85N: Battle Rifle with Sentinel Sight. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4x/6x optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality.
 * Hybrid BR85N: Battle Rifle with Hybrid Sight. Sangheili Carbine holoscope technology merged with human industrial methods. This is a Joint Task Force Sierra configuration undergoing evaluation by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.

BR85N attachments

 * Long Barrel: Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
 * Laser Targeter: Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
 * Silencer: Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
 * Stabilization Jets: Helps control vertical recoil.
 * Kinetic Bolts: Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
 * Energy Bayonet: Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
 * Knight blade: Increases melee effectiness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
 * Extended Mags: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
 * Threat Marker: Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.

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

Changes from BR85HB in Halo 4

 * More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight
 * Accuracy increased
 * Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate

Trivia

 * Ironically, as with the M392 and M395 DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians now erroneously ejects what appear to be the M118 7.62x51mm shell casings of the DMR.

List of appearances

 * Halo 5: Guardians