Gadulo-pattern needle rifle: Difference between revisions

The '''''Gadulo''-pattern Needle Launcher''',{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=294}} {{Type|31|Needle Rifle}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}},<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24583 '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-31 Rifle'']</ref> also known as the '''needle rifle''', is an infantry weapon variant of the [[Type-33 needler]] originally manufactured by the [[Covenant]]'s [[Sacred Promissory]], formerly in service with the Covenant Empire's [[Covenant military|military]]. After the [[Fall of High Charity|fall]] of [[High Charity]] in [[2552]], [[Maeleesh Bazaar]] took over the production of the needle rifle.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The needle rifle is depicted being used by [[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]], [[Kig-Yar]], and  [[Yanme'e]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref> The number designation "Type-31" is simply a numerical designator that aligns with the year this particular permutation of the needle rifle was first encountered by the [[United Nations Space Command]]; the year 2531, hence the "Type-31" designator.

[[File:ReachSchematic - NeedleRifle.png|thumb|left|250px|A blueprint of the rifle.]]

The Type-31 Rifle fires unconventional, long and razor sharp projectiles made of [[Subanese crystal|blamite]]. The projectiles detonate several seconds after coming to rest in soft tissue. The rear end of the weapon appears to be on a hinge, indicating it may be able to collapse into a more compact form.