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The '''Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher'''<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 | The '''Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher'''<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== | ==Variants== | ||
===Type-56D | ===Type-56D=== | ||
The T-56D | The T-56D needler was extensively used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in October [[2558]]. It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 3 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold. | ||
====Type-56D variants==== | ====Type-56D variants==== | ||
*'''Hailstorm''': The ''Hailstorm'' is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history. It fires blamite shards at a faster velocity and has superior tracking capabilities.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked a Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. | *'''Hailstorm''': The ''Hailstorm'' is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history. It fires [[blamite]] shards at a faster velocity and has superior tracking capabilities.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked a Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. | ||
*'''Talon of the Lost''': The ''Talon of the Lost'' fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that are capable of embedding themselves into the armor of [[Mgalekgolo]] and vehicles.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold. | *'''Talon of the Lost''': The ''Talon of the Lost'' fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that are capable of embedding themselves into the armor of [[Mgalekgolo]] and vehicles.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold. | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Changes from the Type-33 | ===Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | ||
*The normal | *The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the Hailstorm's travel speed is even faster. | ||
*Super-combines with 7 rounds instead of 8. | *Super-combines with 7 rounds instead of 8. | ||
*Decreased ammo capacity; the | *Decreased ammo capacity; the needler has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H5GC-Needler.png|Concept art of the T-56D | File:H5GC-Needler.png|Concept art of the T-56D needler for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
File:H5G-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the | File:H5G-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the needler | ||
File:H5G-T56DHUD.png|First-person view of the | File:H5G-T56DHUD.png|First-person view of the needler | ||
File:H5G-T56Dzoom.png|A Needler engaged in [[smart scope]] | File:H5G-T56Dzoom.png|A Needler engaged in [[smart scope]] | ||
File:H5G-T56DSS.png|Third-person view of a | File:H5G-T56DSS.png|Third-person view of a needler engaged in smart scope | ||
File:H5G-HailstormHUD.png|First-person view of ''Hailstorm'' | File:H5G-HailstormHUD.png|First-person view of ''Hailstorm'' | ||
File:H5G-Hailstorm.png|A Spartan wielding ''Hailstorm'' | File:H5G-Hailstorm.png|A Spartan wielding ''Hailstorm'' |
Revision as of 01:32, October 12, 2016
This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, see Type-33 needler.
The Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher[1], more commonly known as the Needler, is the post-Covenant War successor to the Type-33 GML.
Variants
Type-56D
The T-56D needler was extensively used by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant in October 2558. It is ranked a Common REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 50 REQ points if sold.
Type-56D variants
- Hailstorm: The Hailstorm is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history. It fires blamite shards at a faster velocity and has superior tracking capabilities.[2] It is ranked a Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.
- Talon of the Lost: The Talon of the Lost fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that are capable of embedding themselves into the armor of Mgalekgolo and vehicles.[2] It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.
Gameplay
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's travel speed is even faster.
- Super-combines with 7 rounds instead of 8.
- Decreased ammo capacity; the needler has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds.
Gallery
- H5GC-Needler.png
Concept art of the T-56D needler for Halo 5: Guardians
A Needler engaged in smart scope
See our gameplay information related to Type-56D needler on its gameplay page. | |
Browse more images in this article's gallery page. |
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load
- ^ a b Cite error: Invalid
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