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The '''BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR85HB SR)'''<ref name="Ides of March">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-31412.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.15.12]</ref><ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref> is a semi-automatic service rifle employed by [[UNSC]] forces in the post-[[Human-Covenant War]] era.
The '''BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR85HB SR)''' is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[UNSC Defense Force]]. Like its predecessors, the [[BR55 Service Rifle|BR55]] and [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR55HB service rifles]], the BR85 is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]]. It had entered service by [[2557]].<ref name="Ides of March">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-31412.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.15.12]</ref><ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4/en-US#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' - ''ORDNANCE + ARMOR'']</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design===
===Design===
The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle.<ref name="Ides of March"/> It is optimized for three-round bursts, and proves to be effective against the [[energy shielding]] of many types of armor.  
The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85HB is optimized for firing three-round bursts and seems to lack the BR55's fully automatic firing mode.<ref group="note">All official sources claim that the BR85HB is a semi-automatic weapon optimized for three-round burst firing. This statement is self-contradictory and seems to be a convoluted way of describing the weapon as select-fire.</ref> The BR85HB is effective against the [[energy shielding]] of many types of armor. Like its predecessors, the BR85HB features a two-power scope and receives a 36-round box magazine. In the hands of a skilled marksman, the weapon's precision and accuracy make it a versatile weapon at a variety of ranges.<ref name="Ides of March"/><ref name="O+A"/>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The BR85HB SR has a 2x scope. The weapon features hitscan, and lacks bloom. When fired, the barrel rises vertically, but in a suppressible way. It is useful for longer-range engagements.<ref name="Ides of March"/>
The weapon features hitscan and lacks bloom. When fired, the barrel rises vertically, but in a suppressible way. It is useful for mid-to-long-range engagements, though the [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]] outperforms it at longer and near-extreme ranges.<ref name="Ides of March"/> The player can carry 252 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85.


==Trivia==
==Behind the scenes==
*The earliest known in-game model of the BR85 was erroneously labeled ''"BR55HB SR"''.<ref>[[:File:BR in H4.jpg|Image of the BR55 label on the BR85 as seen in a development screenshot]]</ref> This has been fixed in the current build of the game.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!images/renders/f32f87eb-0de9-44d4-b801-6b4cfac6e46a '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Renders'']</ref>
*The earliest known in-game model of the BR85 was erroneously labeled ''"BR55HB SR"''.<ref>[[:File:BR in H4.jpg|Image of the BR55 label on the BR85 as seen in a development screenshot]]</ref> This has been fixed in the current build of the game.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!images/renders/f32f87eb-0de9-44d4-b801-6b4cfac6e46a '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Renders'']</ref>
*Development footage shows that the player can carry 252 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85. In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', the player can carry only 108 rounds in reserve for the battle rifle.
*Players who pre-order ''Halo 4'' from certain locations will receive a special Arctic weapon skin for the BR85.<ref>[http://www.ebgames.ca/xbox-360/games/halo-4-limited-edition/313312#bonusFeatures '''''Halo 4'' at EBgames.ca]</ref>
*Players who pre-order ''Halo 4'' from certain locations will receive a special Arctic weapon skin for the BR85.<ref>[http://www.ebgames.ca/xbox-360/games/halo-4-limited-edition/313312#bonusFeatures '''''Halo 4'' at EBgames.ca]</ref>


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File:H4-BR85-Schematic.jpg|A schematic of the BR85HB SR.
File:H4-BR85-Schematic.jpg|A schematic of the BR85HB SR.
File:H4-BR85HBSR-Skin.png|A BR85HB with a [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] [[Specializations#Stalker|Stalker]] skin.
File:BR85HB SR (arctic camouflage).png|A camouflaged BR85HB SR for operations in snowy environments.
File:Allbattlerfiles.png|The BR85 compared to its predecessors, the BR55HB and the BR55.
File:Master Chief in Halo 4 (2).jpg|[[John-117]] holding a BR85.
File:Halo 4 Multiplayer (3).jpg|A SPARTAN-IV firing the BR85.
File:DawnInterior.jpg|A first-person view of the BR85 from John-117's [[heads-up display|HUD]].
File:Halo 4 Multiplayer.jpg|The rifle seen from a SPARTAN-IV's HUD.
File:H4-BR85HBSR-Scope.png|The view through the BR85's scope.
File:Halo4BattleRifleProfile.png|An older render of the BR85HB SR with the incorrect model number.
File:Halo4BattleRifleProfile.png|An older render of the BR85HB SR with the incorrect model number.
File:Br85.png|Another older render of the BR85HB SR with placeholder label. <!--Please do not remove image--!>
File:Br85.png|Another older render of the BR85HB SR with the placeholder label. <!--Please do not remove this image.--!>
File:H4-BR85HBSR-Skin.png|A BR85 HB SR with customizable skin.
File:BR85HB SR (arctic camouflage).png|A camouflaged BR85HB SR for arctic operations.
File:Halo4 BattleRifle 2.png|An angled view of the BR85HB SR from the ''[[Making Halo 4: First Look]]'' sneak preview.
File:Halo4 BattleRifle 2.png|An angled view of the BR85HB SR from the ''[[Making Halo 4: First Look]]'' sneak preview.
File:Allbattlerfiles.png|The BR85 compared to its predecessors, the BR55HB and the BR55.
File:Master Chief in Halo 4 (2).jpg|The BR85HBSR held by [[John-117]].
File:Halo 4 Multiplayer (3).jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] firing the BR85 in [[multiplayer]].
File:DawnInterior.jpg|The rifle seen from the [[heads-up display|HUD]] in single-player.
File:Halo 4 Multiplayer.jpg|The rifle seen from the HUD in multiplayer.
File:H4-BR85HBSR-Scope.png|A view through the scope of the BR85HB SR in ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Note==
<references group="note"/>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Reclaimer Trilogy]]''
**''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 11:41, September 24, 2012

Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR85HB SR) is a select-fire battle rifle used by the UNSC Defense Force. Like its predecessors, the BR55 and BR55HB service rifles, the BR85 is manufactured by Misriah Armory. It had entered service by 2557.[1][2]

Overview

Design

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85HB is optimized for firing three-round bursts and seems to lack the BR55's fully automatic firing mode.[note 1] The BR85HB is effective against the energy shielding of many types of armor. Like its predecessors, the BR85HB features a two-power scope and receives a 36-round box magazine. In the hands of a skilled marksman, the weapon's precision and accuracy make it a versatile weapon at a variety of ranges.[1][2]

Gameplay

The weapon features hitscan and lacks bloom. When fired, the barrel rises vertically, but in a suppressible way. It is useful for mid-to-long-range engagements, though the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle outperforms it at longer and near-extreme ranges.[1] The player can carry 252 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85.

Behind the scenes

  • The earliest known in-game model of the BR85 was erroneously labeled "BR55HB SR".[3] This has been fixed in the current build of the game.[4]
  • Players who pre-order Halo 4 from certain locations will receive a special Arctic weapon skin for the BR85.[5]

Gallery

  • A schematic of the BR85HB SR.

    A schematic of the BR85HB SR.

  • A BR85HB with a SPARTAN-IV Stalker skin.

    A BR85HB with a SPARTAN-IV Stalker skin.

  • A camouflaged BR85HB SR for operations in snowy environments.

    A camouflaged BR85HB SR for operations in snowy environments.

  • Allbattlerfiles.png

    The BR85 compared to its predecessors, the BR55HB and the BR55.

  • John-117 holding a BR85.

    John-117 holding a BR85.

  • A SPARTAN-IV firing the BR85.

    A SPARTAN-IV firing the BR85.

  • A first-person view of the BR85 from John-117's HUD.

    A first-person view of the BR85 from John-117's HUD.

  • The rifle seen from a SPARTAN-IV's HUD.

    The rifle seen from a SPARTAN-IV's HUD.

  • The view through the BR85's scope.

    The view through the BR85's scope.

  • Halo4BattleRifleProfile.png

    An older render of the BR85HB SR with the incorrect model number.

  • Br85.png

    Another older render of the BR85HB SR with the placeholder label.

  • Halo4 BattleRifle 2.png

    An angled view of the BR85HB SR from the Making Halo 4: First Look sneak preview.

Note

  1. ^ All official sources claim that the BR85HB is a semi-automatic weapon optimized for three-round burst firing. This statement is self-contradictory and seems to be a convoluted way of describing the weapon as select-fire.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 3.15.12
  2. ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site - ORDNANCE + ARMOR
  3. ^ Image of the BR55 label on the BR85 as seen in a development screenshot
  4. ^ Halo 4 Official Site: Renders
  5. ^ Halo 4 at EBgames.ca

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List of rifles and carbines used by humanity
MA series MA1 • MA2B • MA3A • MA40 (Longshot)
MA5 series variants MA37 • MA5B • MA5C • MA5D
Other assault rifles HMG-38 Monitor Rifle • VK78 Commando (Impact)
CM 300 • M6J/C • MA5K
BR55 series XBR55 • BR55 • BR55HB
BR75 series BR75 • BR75 Breacher
BR85 series BR85 • BR85HB • BR85N
Other BR series rifles BRXX Lightfire
Other battle rifles "Maestro"
M295 • M392 • M395 (M395B)
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