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*The BR55HB SR was first introduced in [[Eric Nylund]]'s novel ''[[Halo: First Strike]].'' It was noted that this rifle had ''"a longer barrel and stock, with a cut down muzzle shroud."'' it also seems to be far more powerful than those seen in the game, being able to drop a shielded Elite with only a couple of bursts. | *The BR55HB SR was first introduced in [[Eric Nylund]]'s novel ''[[Halo: First Strike]].'' It was noted that this rifle had ''"a longer barrel and stock, with a cut down muzzle shroud."'' it also seems to be far more powerful than those seen in the game, being able to drop a shielded Elite with only a couple of bursts. | ||
*The [[Marathon]] symbol is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard and on the stock. | *The [[Marathon]] symbol is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard and on the stock. | ||
*[[WETA Workshop|WETA Studios]] made a replica Battle Rifle, Magnum, Sniper Rifle, Carbine, Gravity Hammer, [[Spike Grenade]], [[Rocket Launcher]], and [[Plasma Pistol]] to use in the currently "on hold" Halo film. | *[[WETA Workshop|WETA Studios]] made a replica Battle Rifle, Magnum, Sniper Rifle, Carbine, Gravity Hammer, [[Spike Grenade]], [[Rocket Launcher]], and [[Plasma Pistol]] to use in the currently "on hold" Halo film. | ||
*During Halo 3's development, [[Bungie]] did many calculations and tests, in order to make sure the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle were evenly balanced. | *During Halo 3's development, [[Bungie]] did many calculations and tests, in order to make sure the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle were evenly balanced. | ||
*The Battle Rifle is the starting weapon of choice in [[Major League Gaming]] a professional video game league that includes Halo. | *The Battle Rifle is the starting weapon of choice in [[Major League Gaming]] a professional video game league that includes Halo. | ||
*The Battle Rifle would be best suited as a DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) due to the limited amount of ammunition that can be carried by an individual Marine, ODST, or Spartan. | *The Battle Rifle would be best suited as a DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) due to the limited amount of ammunition that can be carried by an individual Marine, ODST, or Spartan. | ||
*The Battle Rifle won't be featured in Halo 3 ODST, being replaced by the [[M6C/SOCOM|Automag]]. | *The Battle Rifle won't be featured in Halo 3 ODST, being replaced by the [[M6C/SOCOM|Automag]]. | ||
*The Battle Rifle is very similar to the modern day M16A4. | *The Battle Rifle is very similar to the modern day M16A4. Consequently, Call Of Duty 4 players put ACOGs on their M16 to make Battle Rifles | ||
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