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The '''BR55 Service Rifle'''<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 21''</ref> is a [[UNSC Defense Force]] infantry [[battle rifle]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 305''</ref> It is notable for its powerful three-round burst fire and accurate 2x scope, making it more efficient at farther ranges than the [[MA5 Series|MA5 series assault rifles]].  
The '''BR55 Service Rifle'''<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 21''</ref> is a [[UNSC Defense Force]] infantry [[battle rifle]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 305''</ref> It is notable for its powerful three-round burst fire and accurate 2x scope, making it more efficient at farther ranges than the [[MA5 Series|MA5 series assault rifles]].  


== Service history ==
== Design details ==
[[XBR55 Battle Rifle|Prototypes]] of the BR55 existed as early as [[2524]] and were later used in [[2525]] during the [[First Battle of Harvest|fall]] of [[Harvest]]. The standardized version of the weapon was in service by [[2531]].<ref>'''Halo Wars'''</ref><ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''Homecoming''</ref> In addition to its initial role, the BR55 battle rifle can also fulfill the role of a designated marksman rifle.<ref name="BR55DMR"/>
The BR55 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, mid-to-long range weapon capable of semi-automatic and burst-firing modes. The BR55, having a rifled barrel, is 89.9cm long and is fitted with a scope for increased accuracy. The scope is mounted on the optics rail. The safety is also located above the handle of the weapon. The weapon fires the [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP round]] from a 36-round magazine. Additionally, the weapon features a [[telescopic sight|scope attachment]] capable of 2x magnification. In addition to its initial role, the BR55 battle rifle can also fulfill the role of a designated marksman rifle.<ref name="BR55DMR"/>
[[File:Whitebkgrdrifle.jpg|thumb|The BR55 is an all-round infantry weapon for [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''.]]
 
==Variants==
===XBR55 Battle Rifle===
{{Main|XBR55 Battle Rifle}}
Prototypes of the BR55 existed as early as [[2524]] and were later used in [[2525]] during the [[First Battle of Harvest|fall]] of [[Harvest]]. These prototypes lead to the standardized version of the weapon being in service by [[2531]].<ref>'''Halo Wars'''</ref><ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''Homecoming''</ref>
 
===BR55 Pioneer===
The BR55 Pioneer is an established infantry rifle used by the UNSC. That has been in service since 2525. Copies of this weapon was used on board Anvil Station in [[2555]].


===BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle===
{{Main|BR55HB battle rifle}}
The weapon's heavy-barreled variant, the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]], entered service in [[2548]], superseding the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]], which had been steadily phased out in favor of the BR55, in service in all branches of the military with exception of the [[UNSC Army|Army]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/dmr/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03 '''Halo Waypoint''', ''DMR'']</ref>
The weapon's heavy-barreled variant, the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]], entered service in [[2548]], superseding the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]], which had been steadily phased out in favor of the BR55, in service in all branches of the military with exception of the [[UNSC Army|Army]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/dmr/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03 '''Halo Waypoint''', ''DMR'']</ref>


== Design details ==
The BR55 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, mid-to-long range weapon capable of semi-automatic and burst-firing modes. The BR55, having a rifled barrel, is 89.9cm long and is fitted with a scope for increased accuracy. The scope is mounted on the optics rail. The safety is also located above the handle of the weapon. The weapon fires the [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP round]] from a 36-round magazine. Additionally, the weapon features a [[telescopic sight|scope attachment]] capable of 2x magnification.
[[File:Whitebkgrdrifle.jpg|thumb|The BR55 is an all-round infantry weapon for [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''.]]
==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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