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The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="LAL"/> | The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="LAL"/> | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
The BR85 entered service as early as [[2525]],<ref name="Shirt">[https://ton.twitter.com/i/ton/data/dm/916204255660429317/916204239088701440/ZB6D2AHs.jpg BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt]</ref> but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended.<ref name="LAL"/> Prior to March [[2557]] several BR85Ns were delivered to [[Argent Moon]].<ref name="Blue">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> By October [[2558]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="H5G"/> At the same time [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] security forces stationed on [[Meridian]] carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="Glassed">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]''</ref> Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to [[Genesis]] when [[Cortana]] began to recall the [[Guardian]]s there.<ref name="Reunion">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Reunion]]''</ref> | The BR85 entered service as early as [[2525]],<ref name="Shirt">[https://ton.twitter.com/i/ton/data/dm/916204255660429317/916204239088701440/ZB6D2AHs.jpg BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt]</ref> but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended.<ref name="LAL"/> Prior to March [[2557]] several BR85Ns were delivered to [[Argent Moon]].<ref name="Blue">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> By October [[2558]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="H5G"/> At the same time [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] security forces stationed on [[Meridian]] carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="Glassed">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]''</ref> Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to [[Genesis]] when [[Cortana]] began to recall the [[Guardian]]s there.<ref name="Reunion">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Reunion]]''</ref> | ||
==Design== | == Design == | ||
The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.<ref name="Retri">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''p. 178''</ref> The BR85 is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili harness]]es and the plating of [[Promethean Soldier]]s; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] during [[War Games]] exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine. | The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.<ref name="Retri">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''p. 178''</ref> The BR85 is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili harness]]es and the plating of [[Promethean Soldier]]s; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] during [[War Games]] exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine. | ||
==Variants== | == Variants == | ||
===BR85N Service Rifle=== | === 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.<ref name="LAL"/><ref name="H5G">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref> | A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic [[Recon sight]] was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558.<ref name="LAL"/><ref name="H5G">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref> | ||
*'''Morph BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons | * '''Morph BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons | ||
*'''Classic BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Classic sight]]. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans. | * '''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. | * '''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 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality. | * '''Sentinel BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Sentinel sight]]. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× 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]]. | * '''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]]. | ||
*'''COG BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation. | * '''COG BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation. | ||
====BR85N attachments==== | ==== BR85N attachments ==== | ||
*'''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist. | * '''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist. | ||
*'''[[Laser Targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread. | * '''[[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. | * '''[[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. | * '''[[Stabilization Jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil. | ||
*'''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles. | * '''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles. | ||
*'''[[Energy Bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents. | * '''[[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. | * '''[[Knight blade]]''': Increases melee effectiness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles. | ||
*'''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%. | * '''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%. | ||
*'''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time. | * '''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time. | ||
*'''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature. | * '''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature. | ||
===BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle=== | === BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle === | ||
{{Main|BR85HB battle rifle}} | {{Main|BR85HB battle rifle}} | ||
A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.<ref name="H4">''[[Halo 4]]''</ref> | A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.<ref name="H4">''[[Halo 4]]''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
===Changes from BR85HB in ''Halo 4''=== | === Changes from BR85HB in ''Halo 4'' === | ||
*More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight. | * More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight. | ||
*Accuracy increased. | * Accuracy increased. | ||
*Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate. | * Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate. | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
Ironically, as with the [[M392 DMR|M392]] and [[M395 DMR|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 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm]] shell casings of the DMR. | Ironically, as with the [[M392 DMR|M392]] and [[M395 DMR|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 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm]] shell casings of the DMR. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G Battle Rifle customization.png|Concept art of the BR85N customization in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G Battle Rifle customization.png|Concept art of the BR85N customization in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]]. | File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]]. | ||
File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
FIle:H5G-BR85HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the BR85N by [[ | FIle:H5G-BR85HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the BR85N by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | ||
File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin | File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants=== | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-LongshotBR85.png|First-person view of the Longshot BR85N. | File:H5G-LongshotBR85.png|First-person view of the Longshot BR85N. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade | File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | * ''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | * ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
<references group="note"/> | <references group="note"/> | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{UNSC rifles}} | {{UNSC rifles}} | ||
[[Category:Rifles]] | [[Category:Rifles]] | ||