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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The BR55 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, mid-to-long range weapon capable of semi-automatic, fully 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 2× magnification. 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, fully automatic,<ref>'''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''', ''Chapter 9''</ref> and burst-firing modes.<ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> 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 2× magnification. 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 had entered service for the UNSC and already fallen into the hands of the [[United Rebel Front]] by December [[2525]].<ref name="HCD">'''[[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1]]'''</ref> | The BR55 had entered service for the UNSC and already fallen into the hands of the [[United Rebel Front]] by December [[2525]].<ref name="HCD">'''[[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1]]'''</ref> |