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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 needler|Type-33 GML]]. | 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 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. | 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 | * '''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, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a larger magazine 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''': 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, is available at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found 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> | * '''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, is available at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found 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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File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm. | File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm. | ||
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==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
===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's travel speed is even faster. | * 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 [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8. | * Super-combines with [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8. | ||
*Decreased ammo capacity; the needler has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds. | * Decreased ammo capacity; the needler has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 17:37, May 25, 2018
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, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a larger magazine with 33 needles.[2] 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: 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, is available at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found in the mission Reunion.[3]
Hailstorm.
Talon of the Lost.
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.
Renders of the needler.
First-person view of the needler.
A Needler engaged in smart scope.
Third-person view of a needler engaged in smart scope.
First-person view of Hailstorm.
A Spartan wielding Hailstorm.
First-person view of Talon of the Lost.
A Spartan wielding Talon of the Lost.
REQ card of the Hailstorm variant.
REQ card of the Talon of the Lost variant.
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List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load
- ^ a b Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedH5G - ^ YouTube - Halo 5 Guardians : Weapon Location Guide - ( Talon of the Lost ) - ( Mission 7 )
