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The Focus Rifle is a [[sniper]]-style weapon, that, despite its visual similarities to the [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]], functions quite differently. Instead of a firing a single beam in one shot, the rifle fires a continuous purple-tinted beam of magnetically contained plasma, similar in operation to a [[Sentinel Beam]], the [[Forerunner]] weapon from which the T-52 SAR was reverse-engineered. The plasma is formed in a cylindrical module and directed through a channel of electromagnetic coils, forming a precise beam. Like most Covenant infantry weapons, the weapon draws its power from a battery. The weapon requires high power expenditure and the battery is easily depleted.<ref name="guide"/> The exact mechanism by which it functions was under investigation by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] as of August 2552.<ref name="Bnet"/> | The Focus Rifle is a [[sniper]]-style weapon, that, despite its visual similarities to the [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]], functions quite differently. Instead of a firing a single beam in one shot, the rifle fires a continuous purple-tinted beam of magnetically contained plasma, similar in operation to a [[Sentinel Beam]], the [[Forerunner]] weapon from which the T-52 SAR was reverse-engineered. The plasma is formed in a cylindrical module and directed through a channel of electromagnetic coils, forming a precise beam. Like most Covenant infantry weapons, the weapon draws its power from a battery. The weapon requires high power expenditure and the battery is easily depleted.<ref name="guide"/> The exact mechanism by which it functions was under investigation by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] as of August 2552.<ref name="Bnet"/> | ||
The weapon is equipped with a 3.5-9.5× magnification scope. It is designed for ranged suppression rather than for anti-personnel role. The smooth and organic appearance and purple coloration of the weapon is reflective of typical Covenant aesthetic tendencies, as such, its ergonomic grip is designed for Sangheili use. Although powerful and intimidating, the combat effectiveness Focus Rifle is crippled by several glaring flaws in the design. The beam fired by the weapon is extraordinarily visible; firing the weapon immediately reveals the user's position. Although highly effective at depleting shields the weapon is only marginally effective against armored targets, causing negligible damage to vehicles and requiring continuous fire to ensure lethality against organic targets. If the weapon overheats it will automatically vent excess plasma, burning the user and rendering the weapon inoperable for several seconds. | The weapon is equipped with a 3.5-9.5× magnification scope. It is designed for ranged suppression rather than for anti-personnel role. The smooth and organic appearance and purple coloration of the weapon is reflective of typical Covenant aesthetic tendencies, as such, its ergonomic grip is designed for [[Sangheili]] use. Although powerful and intimidating, the combat effectiveness Focus Rifle is crippled by several glaring flaws in the design. The beam fired by the weapon is extraordinarily visible; firing the weapon immediately reveals the user's position. Although highly effective at depleting shields the weapon is only marginally effective against armored targets, causing negligible damage to vehicles and requiring continuous fire to ensure lethality against organic targets. If the weapon overheats it will automatically vent excess plasma, burning the user and rendering the weapon inoperable for several seconds. | ||
The Focus Rifle uses the same [[smart-link]] firmware as the Particle Beam Rifle, but uses a different scope. As with the Particle Beam Rifle, the smart-link feed shows the weapons remaining power and accumulated heat level. The link also displays diagnostic information and allows semi-automatic adjustment of the plasma beam angle when interlinked with the hardware in Sangheili combat harnesses or Kig-Yar marksman sets. This provides a limited amount of moving-target tracking without the firer having to adjust their aimpoint at distant targets.<ref name="universe"/> | The Focus Rifle uses the same [[smart-link]] firmware as the Particle Beam Rifle, but uses a different scope. As with the Particle Beam Rifle, the smart-link feed shows the weapons remaining power and accumulated heat level. The link also displays diagnostic information and allows semi-automatic adjustment of the plasma beam angle when interlinked with the hardware in Sangheili combat harnesses or Kig-Yar marksman sets. This provides a limited amount of moving-target tracking without the firer having to adjust their aimpoint at distant targets.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
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*It is similar in name and firing style as the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]]'s [[focus cannon]], indicating that the cannon may be a larger-scale application of the weapon's technology. | *It is similar in name and firing style as the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarab]]'s [[focus cannon]], indicating that the cannon may be a larger-scale application of the weapon's technology. | ||
*The [[Forge]] [[Monitor]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' appears to possess a Focus Rifle. It appears at the top right when the player first switches from a [[Spartan]] to a [[Monitor]]. | *The [[Forge]] [[Monitor]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' appears to possess a Focus Rifle. It appears at the top right when the player first switches from a [[Spartan]] to a [[Monitor]]. | ||
*The Focus Rifle is mainly used by [[Sangheili Ranger | *The Focus Rifle is mainly used by [[Sangheili Ranger]]s, [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s and occasionally some [[Skirmishers]] and rarely other Sangheili. | ||
*Its name, like the majority of the apperances of the number "52" (and, relatedly, 25), may be a reference to the number [[Seven|7]] (5+2=7). | *Its name, like the majority of the apperances of the number "52" (and, relatedly, 25), may be a reference to the number [[Seven|7]] (5+2=7). | ||
*In ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' and ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', | *In ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' and ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', the focus rifle is only carried by Sangheili Majors. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HR-T52SARFocusRifle-Side.png|In-game side view of the Focus Rifle from ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HR-T52SARFocusRifle-Side.png|In-game side view of the Focus Rifle from ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Unknown Beam Weapon-Covenant.jpg|A [[Spartan-III Program|Spartan]] firing the Focus Rifle. | File:Unknown Beam Weapon-Covenant.jpg|A [[Spartan-III Program|Spartan]] firing the Focus Rifle. | ||
File:HReach - Ranger Sangheili.png|A | File:HReach - Ranger Sangheili.png|A Sangheili Ranger wielding the Focus Rifle. | ||
File:Halo-reach-20100428014611035.jpg|First-person view of the Focus Rifle in the final build of ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Halo-reach-20100428014611035.jpg|First-person view of the Focus Rifle in the final build of ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Halo-_Reach-Focus_Rifle_Overheat.png|A Focus Rifle overheating. | File:Halo-_Reach-Focus_Rifle_Overheat.png|A Focus Rifle overheating. | ||