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==Design Details==

[[File:Needler.png|thumb|left|150px|A blueprint of the Needler in the ''Halo Trilogy''.]]

[[File:ReachSchematic - Needler.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the Needler in ''Halo: Reach''.]]

[[File:ReachSchematic - Needler.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the Needler in ''Halo: Reach''.]] The Needle

~~A '''Needler'''~~ is a Covenant projectile weapon that fires long ~~and very~~ sharp shards that are guided until they impale a target — hence the “needler” moniker ~~— several~~ seconds after coming to rest in their target the ~~needle shard detonates~~ creating severe and in most cases fatal wounds. The needler ~~takes a general shape of a "V" with the~~ top ~~and bottom part of the weapon curved. The weapon is of a purple/pinkish color, and~~ has 14 holes ~~on the top~~, with the needles protruding out of the holes. When the trigger is pulled the needle is ~~somehow~~ fed from the top into the "barrel" of the weapon, and fired at high ~~speeds~~. The Type-33 GML is ~~issued to lower and higher ranking infantry in the~~ Covenant, Unggoy are commonly seen wielding this weapon, however Jackals have been known to use it as well, higher ranking forces like Sangheili and several low ranking Jiralhanae have been known to use this weapon. [[Yanme'e]] are also fond of this weapon, and their efficiency with it is high as their flying capabilities and large numbers make the ~~needler~~ harder to dodge. When the trigger is held down, the rate at which the 'needles' are fired increases.

is a Covenant projectile weapon that fires long, sharp crystalline shards that are guided until they impale a target — hence the “needler” moniker. Several seconds after coming to rest in their target, the needles detonate, creating severe and in most cases fatal wounds. The needler's top plate has 14 holes, with the needles protruding out of the holes. When the trigger is pulled, the needle is fed from the top into the "barrel" of the weapon, and fired at high speed. The Type-33 GML is used by Covenant foot soldiers of nearly all types. [[Yanme'e]] are also fond of this weapon, and their efficiency with it is high as their flying capabilities and large numbers make the needles harder to dodge. When the trigger is held down, the rate at which the 'needles' are fired increases.

The needler is one of the most unusual weapons in the Covenant arsenal and the least understood, how the weapon functions and how the shards are able to track their targets remains a mystery to human military experts and scientists. Like all Covenant weapons, the needler still uses an Energy Coil to power and fire the weapon, should the coil fail, the weapon is rendered useless.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 82-83''</ref>

The needler is one of the most unusual weapons in the Covenant arsenal and the least understood; how the weapon functions and how the shards are able to track their targets remains a mystery to human military experts and scientists.

===Ammunition===

Razor sharp crystalline projectiles are fired from this elaborately designed Covenant weapon; it is widely believed that these needles use heat or organic signatures to home in on targets, and may have some relation to the [[Plasma Grenade]] and the [[Plasma Pistol]]'s charged shots, which also react to living tissue and [[Sentinel]] mechanics. Once fired, a needle will seek its target until impact, entering the victim's body violently. After several seconds, the contents of the crystalline shard will detonate; injuries inflicted from the exploding shard are gruesome.

Razor-sharp crystalline projectiles are fired from this elaborately designed Covenant weapon; it is widely believed that these needles use heat or organic signatures to home in on targets, and may have some relation to the [[Plasma Grenade]] and the [[Plasma Pistol]]'s charged shots, which also react to living tissue and [[Sentinel]] mechanics. The needles appear to have some sort of "identify-friend/foe" function, as they will home in on hostile targets but not allies of the wielder. Once fired, a needle will seek its target until impact, entering the victim's body violently. After several seconds, the contents of the crystalline shard will detonate; injuries inflicted from the exploding shard are gruesome, as microscopic pieces of shrapnel can become embedded in tissue.

Needlers cause two types of damage: ''penetration'', getting hurt on impact of the crystalline needles, and ''explosive'', explosion of needles wedged in the body and splash damage to surrounding units. A crystalline projectile can cause fatal damage to its victim—a single shard can cause internal bleeding or strike a vital organ, with untreated wounds resulting in death. Depending on the impact area and angle, several crystalline shards can cause amputation of limbs, and impacts to the chest are in most cases fatal; the explosive properties can easily crack ribs, damage the lungs or heart, and cause severe flesh damage that can be very difficult to repair.

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 ==Design Details==
 [[File:Needler.png|thumb|left|150px|A blueprint of the Needler in the ''Halo Trilogy''.]]
-[[File:ReachSchematic - Needler.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the Needler in ''Halo: Reach''.]]
+[[File:ReachSchematic - Needler.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the Needler in ''Halo: Reach''.]] The Needle
-A '''Needler''' is a Covenant projectile weapon that fires long and very sharp shards that are guided until they impale a target — hence the “needler” moniker — several seconds after coming to rest in their target the needle shard detonates creating severe and in most cases fatal wounds. The needler takes a general shape of a "V" with the top and bottom part of the weapon curved. The weapon is of a purple/pinkish color, and has 14 holes on the top, with the needles protruding out of the holes. When the trigger is pulled the needle is somehow fed from the top into the "barrel" of the weapon, and fired at high speeds. The Type-33 GML is issued to lower and higher ranking infantry in the Covenant, Unggoy are commonly seen wielding this weapon, however Jackals have been known to use it as well, higher ranking forces like Sangheili and several low ranking Jiralhanae have been known to use this weapon. [[Yanme'e]] are also fond of this weapon, and their efficiency with it is high as their flying capabilities and large numbers make the needler harder to dodge. When the trigger is held down, the rate at which the 'needles' are fired increases.
+ is a Covenant projectile weapon that fires long, sharp crystalline shards that are guided until they impale a target — hence the “needler” moniker. Several seconds after coming to rest in their target, the needles detonate, creating severe and in most cases fatal wounds. The needler's top plate has 14 holes, with the needles protruding out of the holes. When the trigger is pulled, the needle is fed from the top into the "barrel" of the weapon, and fired at high speed. The Type-33 GML is used by Covenant foot soldiers of nearly all types. [[Yanme'e]] are also fond of this weapon, and their efficiency with it is high as their flying capabilities and large numbers make the needles harder to dodge. When the trigger is held down, the rate at which the 'needles' are fired increases.
-The needler is one of the most unusual weapons in the Covenant arsenal and the least understood, how the weapon functions and how the shards are able to track their targets remains a mystery to human military experts and scientists. Like all Covenant weapons, the needler still uses an Energy Coil to power and fire the weapon, should the coil fail, the weapon is rendered useless.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 82-83''</ref>
+The needler is one of the most unusual weapons in the Covenant arsenal and the least understood; how the weapon functions and how the shards are able to track their targets remains a mystery to human military experts and scientists.
 ===Ammunition===
-Razor sharp crystalline projectiles are fired from this elaborately designed Covenant weapon; it is widely believed that these needles use heat or organic signatures to home in on targets, and may have some relation to the [[Plasma Grenade]] and the [[Plasma Pistol]]'s charged shots, which also react to living tissue and [[Sentinel]] mechanics. Once fired, a needle will seek its target until impact, entering the victim's body violently. After several seconds, the contents of the crystalline shard will detonate; injuries inflicted from the exploding shard are gruesome.
+Razor-sharp crystalline projectiles are fired from this elaborately designed Covenant weapon; it is widely believed that these needles use heat or organic signatures to home in on targets, and may have some relation to the [[Plasma Grenade]] and the [[Plasma Pistol]]'s charged shots, which also react to living tissue and [[Sentinel]] mechanics. The needles appear to have some sort of "identify-friend/foe" function, as they will home in on hostile targets but not allies of the wielder. Once fired, a needle will seek its target until impact, entering the victim's body violently. After several seconds, the contents of the crystalline shard will detonate; injuries inflicted from the exploding shard are gruesome, as microscopic pieces of shrapnel can become embedded in tissue.
 Needlers cause two types of damage: ''penetration'', getting hurt on impact of the crystalline needles, and ''explosive'', explosion of needles wedged in the body and splash damage to surrounding units. A crystalline projectile can cause fatal damage to its victim—a single shard can cause internal bleeding or strike a vital organ, with untreated wounds resulting in death. Depending on the impact area and angle, several crystalline shards can cause amputation of limbs, and impacts to the chest are in most cases fatal; the explosive properties can easily crack ribs, damage the lungs or heart, and cause severe flesh damage that can be very difficult to repair.