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*The Battle Rifle replaces the M6D, the pistol in Halo: Combat Evolved. Both have 2x magnification, but the M6D is more powerful, being able to take down a [[Grunt]], [[Hunter]] (only in exposed orange areas), or unwary [[Jackal]] with one round. | *The Battle Rifle replaces the M6D, the pistol in Halo: Combat Evolved. Both have 2x magnification, but the M6D is more powerful, being able to take down a [[Grunt]], [[Hunter]] (only in exposed orange areas), or unwary [[Jackal]] with one round. | ||
*On the side of the Battle Rifle, (opposite side to the charging handle) there are two Chinese symbols, "猴王", which translates to Monkey King. This is a nod to the [[M6D]], which has the Kanji symbol for [[7]] on the side. | *On the side of the Battle Rifle, (opposite side to the charging handle) there are two Chinese symbols, "猴王", which translates to Monkey King. This is a nod to the [[M6D]], which has the Kanji symbol for [[7]] on the side. | ||
*Its | *Its appearance seams to be a cross between the XM8 Carbine and the FAMAS assault rifle with details from other weapons as well. | ||
*The evolved Battle Rifle variant in ''Halo 3'' is called the BR55HB SR Battle Rifle. | *The evolved Battle Rifle variant in ''Halo 3'' is called the BR55HB SR Battle Rifle. | ||
*The Battle Rifle was originally supposed to shoot single rounds in its zoomed mode in Halo 2 based on the [[Zanzibar]] play video before its release; it was later changed to fire the normal three-round bursts. | *The Battle Rifle was originally supposed to shoot single rounds in its zoomed mode in Halo 2 based on the [[Zanzibar]] play video before its release; it was later changed to fire the normal three-round bursts. | ||
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*Much like the [[MA5B]] and the [[MA5C]], The BR55 and its newer variant, the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|HB SR]], has a screen with the number of rounds left in the magazine shown in bright blue text. A compass is absent from the screen, however. | *Much like the [[MA5B]] and the [[MA5C]], The BR55 and its newer variant, the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|HB SR]], has a screen with the number of rounds left in the magazine shown in bright blue text. A compass is absent from the screen, however. | ||
*The barrel of the Battle Rifle in [[Halo 3]] has a longer barrel than the one in [[Halo 2]]. | *The barrel of the Battle Rifle in [[Halo 3]] has a longer barrel than the one in [[Halo 2]]. | ||
*The | *The Battle Rifle is featured in [[Halo Wars]], albeit in a very small role. When [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] receive the "[[Hospital Corpsman|Medic]]" upgrade, the Medic will be armed with a Battle Rifle. They will still have the weapon after being upgraded to [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODSTs]]. | ||
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