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The '''Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle''' ('''Z-750 SASR'''), | The '''Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle''' ('''Z-750 SASR'''),{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} commonly known as the '''binary rifle''', is a [[Forerunner]] [[Directed-energy weapon|energy channel weapon]].<ref name="Binary GP">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZCyrDbW1QE '''YouTube''' - ''Binary Rifle first look - Halo 4'']</ref> It is often carried by [[Promethean]] [[Knight Lancer]]s, [[Soldier Sniper]]s, and [[Crawler Snipe]]s. | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
Considered to be a brutal masterpiece of [[Forerunner]] weaponcraft, | Considered to be a brutal masterpiece of [[Forerunner]] weaponcraft,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the binary rifle is a weapon used by [[Promethean Knight]] units and certain types of [[Promethean Crawler|Crawler]] units encountered on [[Requiem]]. Originally designed to combat the [[Flood]] at extremely long ranges, the Z-750 binary rifle is equipped with twin, core-mounted particle accelerators which fire ionized particle beams containing jacketed antimatter particles. The incredible power and accuracy of this weapon make it highly lethal, allowing it to neutralize most targets with a single shot, disintegrating the body of the target.{{Ref/Reuse|intel}} | ||
The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and has two zoom levels, 5× and 10×. The rifle emits a highly visible orange beam from its barrel when aiming, allowing opponents to trace the user's location. | The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and has two zoom levels, 5× and 10×. The rifle emits a highly visible orange beam from its barrel when aiming, allowing opponents to trace the user's location.{{Ref/Reuse|Binary GP}} | ||
Sometime after the events on [[Requiem]] in [[2558]], models of the binary rifle have been encountered that fire a concentrated beam of energy, instead of just firing single shots.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke and Load'']</ref> | Sometime after the events on [[Requiem]] in [[2558]], models of the binary rifle have been encountered that fire a concentrated beam of energy, instead of just firing single shots.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke and Load'']</ref> | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
* '''[[Retina of the Mind's Eye]]''': The ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'', an improved model with a larger magazine capacity, contains a shackled [[ancilla]] at its core. It can be requisitioned as a Level 6 Ultra Rare REQ in [[Warzone]].<ref name="h5g">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | * '''[[Retina of the Mind's Eye]]''': The ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'', an improved model with a larger magazine capacity, contains a shackled [[ancilla]] at its core. It can be requisitioned as a Level 6 Ultra Rare REQ in [[Warzone]].<ref name="h5g">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
* '''[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]]''': The ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'', named in reference to the [[ecumene]] [[Capital]], is an advanced model that incorporates dual beam emitters that enhance the weapon's anti-armor utility and increase the pulse duration, thereby decreasing maximum firing rate to just 26 RPM. Requisitionable as a Level 7 Legendary REQ in Warzone, it can also be found as a [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the campaign missions [[Reunion]] and [[Guardians]]. | * '''[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]]''': The ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'', named in reference to the [[ecumene]] [[Capital]], is an advanced model that incorporates dual beam emitters that enhance the weapon's anti-armor utility and increase the pulse duration, thereby decreasing maximum firing rate to just 26 RPM. Requisitionable as a Level 7 Legendary REQ in Warzone, it can also be found as a [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the campaign missions [[Reunion]] and [[Guardians]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}} | ||
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File:Halo 5 Binary Rotme.png|Retina of the Mind's Eye. | File:Halo 5 Binary Rotme.png|Retina of the Mind's Eye. | ||
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== Operational history == | == Operational history == | ||
At the height of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle was used by the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]'s [[Warrior-Servant]]s and military constructs alike against the parasitic [[Flood]]. The binary rifle was used to eliminate emerging [[keymind]]s and particularly dangerous Flood warforms. | At the height of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle was used by the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]'s [[Warrior-Servant]]s and military constructs alike against the parasitic [[Flood]]. The binary rifle was used to eliminate emerging [[keymind]]s and particularly dangerous Flood warforms.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The binary rifle became critically necessary when dealing with large [[Flood pure form]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 100''</ref> | ||
Following [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the [[Halo Array]] and the loss of the Forerunner's control through the [[Domain]], many binary rifles had their security measures triggered, reducing them to formless fragments. Those located on the [[Promethean]] [[shield world]] of [[Requiem]] had their own master keys and remained intact, wielded by [[Promethean Knight]]s that guarded the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] at the behest of the [[Librarian]]. However, in [[2557]], with the Didact's release, the Prometheans under his command once again utilized the binary rifles to eradicate [[human]]s of the [[Unified Earth Government]]. However, with the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|apparent defeat]] shortly after, the Prometheans and their weapons entered the service of the Didact's ally, [[Jul 'Mdama]] and his [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. Later, once [[Cortana]] took control of the Prometheans, the binary rifles became weapons of the [[Created]]. | Following [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the [[Halo Array]] and the loss of the Forerunner's control through the [[Domain]], many binary rifles had their security measures triggered, reducing them to formless fragments. Those located on the [[Promethean]] [[shield world]] of [[Requiem]] had their own master keys and remained intact, wielded by [[Promethean Knight]]s that guarded the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] at the behest of the [[Librarian]]. However, in [[2557]], with the Didact's release, the Prometheans under his command once again utilized the binary rifles to eradicate [[human]]s of the [[Unified Earth Government]]. However, with the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|apparent defeat]] shortly after, the Prometheans and their weapons entered the service of the Didact's ally, [[Jul 'Mdama]] and his [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. Later, once [[Cortana]] took control of the Prometheans, the binary rifles became weapons of the [[Created]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
