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The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="LAL"/>
The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="LAL"/>


==History==
== History ==
The BR85 entered service as early as [[2525]],<ref name="Shirt">[https://ton.twitter.com/i/ton/data/dm/916204255660429317/916204239088701440/ZB6D2AHs.jpg BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt]</ref> but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended.<ref name="LAL"/> Prior to March [[2557]] several BR85Ns were delivered to [[Argent Moon]].<ref name="Blue">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> By October [[2558]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="H5G"/> At the same time [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] security forces stationed on [[Meridian]] carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="Glassed">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]''</ref> Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to [[Genesis]] when [[Cortana]] began to recall the [[Guardian]]s there.<ref name="Reunion">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Reunion]]''</ref>
The BR85 entered service as early as [[2525]],<ref name="Shirt">[https://ton.twitter.com/i/ton/data/dm/916204255660429317/916204239088701440/ZB6D2AHs.jpg BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt]</ref> but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended.<ref name="LAL"/> Prior to March [[2557]] several BR85Ns were delivered to [[Argent Moon]].<ref name="Blue">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> By October [[2558]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="H5G"/> At the same time [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] security forces stationed on [[Meridian]] carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="Glassed">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]''</ref> Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to [[Genesis]] when [[Cortana]] began to recall the [[Guardian]]s there.<ref name="Reunion">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Reunion]]''</ref>


==Design==
== Design ==
The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.<ref name="Retri">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''p. 178''</ref> The BR85 is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili harness]]es and the plating of [[Promethean Soldier]]s; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] during [[War Games]] exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine.
The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.<ref name="Retri">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''p. 178''</ref> The BR85 is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili harness]]es and the plating of [[Promethean Soldier]]s; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] during [[War Games]] exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine.


==Variants==
== Variants ==
===BR85N Service Rifle===
=== BR85N Service Rifle ===
A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic [[Recon sight]] was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558.<ref name="LAL"/><ref name="H5G">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref>  
A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic [[Recon sight]] was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558.<ref name="LAL"/><ref name="H5G">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref>  
*'''Morph BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons
* '''Morph BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons
*'''Classic BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Classic sight]]. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans.
* '''Classic BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Classic sight]]. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans.
*'''Longshot BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Longshot sight]]. Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans.
* '''Longshot BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Longshot sight]]. Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans.
*'''Sentinel BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Sentinel sight]]. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality.
* '''Sentinel BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Sentinel sight]]. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality.
*'''Hybrid BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Hybrid sight]].  Sangheili Carbine holoscope technology merged with human industrial methods. This is a Joint Task Force Sierra configuration undergoing evaluation by the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]].
* '''Hybrid BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Hybrid sight]].  Sangheili Carbine holoscope technology merged with human industrial methods. This is a Joint Task Force Sierra configuration undergoing evaluation by the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]].
*'''COG BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation.
* '''COG BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation.


====BR85N attachments====
==== BR85N attachments ====
*'''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
* '''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
*'''[[Laser Targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
* '''[[Laser Targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
*'''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
* '''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
*'''[[Stabilization Jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
* '''[[Stabilization Jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
*'''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
* '''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
*'''[[Energy Bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
* '''[[Energy Bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
*'''[[Knight blade]]''': Increases melee effectiness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
* '''[[Knight blade]]''': Increases melee effectiness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
*'''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
* '''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
*'''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
* '''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
*'''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.
* '''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.


===BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle===
=== BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle ===
{{Main|BR85HB battle rifle}}
{{Main|BR85HB battle rifle}}
A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.<ref name="H4">''[[Halo 4]]''</ref>
A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.<ref name="H4">''[[Halo 4]]''</ref>


==Gameplay==
== Gameplay ==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Changes from BR85HB in ''Halo 4''===
=== Changes from BR85HB in ''Halo 4'' ===
*More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight.
* More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight.
*Accuracy increased.
* Accuracy increased.
*Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate.
* Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate.


==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
Ironically, as with the [[M392 DMR|M392]] and [[M395 DMR|M395]] DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' now erroneously ejects what appear to be the [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm]] shell casings of the DMR.
Ironically, as with the [[M392 DMR|M392]] and [[M395 DMR|M395]] DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' now erroneously ejects what appear to be the [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm]] shell casings of the DMR.


==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G Battle Rifle customization.png|Concept art of the BR85N customization in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Battle Rifle customization.png|Concept art of the BR85N customization in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]].
File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]].
File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
FIle:H5G-BR85HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the BR85N by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
FIle:H5G-BR85HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the BR85N by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin
File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin
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</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants===
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-LongshotBR85.png|First-person view of the Longshot BR85N.
File:H5G-LongshotBR85.png|First-person view of the Longshot BR85N.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' Skins===
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade
File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade
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</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
* ''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
* ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
* ''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Notes==
== Notes ==
<references group="note"/>
<references group="note"/>


==Sources==
== Sources ==
<references/>
<references/>


{{UNSC rifles}}
{{UNSC rifles}}
[[Category:Rifles]]
[[Category:Rifles]]

Revision as of 02:02, November 26, 2018

BR85 battle rifle
H5G-Render-BattleRifle.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

BR series

Type:

Bullpup battle rifle

Specifications

Ammunition type:

9.5×40mm M634 X-HP-SAP

Feed system:

36-round box magazine

Operation:

Gas-operated

Rate of fire:

High (cyclic)

Effective range:

950 meters (3,117 feet)[note 1]

Service history

In service:

 

The BR85 Service Rifle is a select-fire battle rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.[1]

History

The BR85 entered service as early as 2525,[2] but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the Human-Covenant War ended.[1] Prior to March 2557 several BR85Ns were delivered to Argent Moon.[3] By October 2558 the UNSC Infinity carried a large supply of BR85Ns.[4] At the same time Liang-Dortmund Corporation security forces stationed on Meridian carried a large supply of BR85Ns.[5] Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to Genesis when Cortana began to recall the Guardians there.[6]

Design

The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.[7] The BR85 is effective against most Covenant battle armor and the energy shielding of Sangheili harnesses and the plating of Promethean Soldiers; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of GEN2 MJOLNIR armor during War Games exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine.

Variants

BR85N Service Rifle

A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic Recon sight was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558.[1][4]

  • Morph BR85N: Battle Rifle with Morph sight. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons
  • Classic BR85N: Battle Rifle with Classic sight. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans.
  • Longshot BR85N: Battle Rifle with Longshot sight. Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans.
  • Sentinel BR85N: Battle Rifle with Sentinel sight. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality.
  • Hybrid BR85N: Battle Rifle with Hybrid sight. Sangheili Carbine holoscope technology merged with human industrial methods. This is a Joint Task Force Sierra configuration undergoing evaluation by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.
  • COG BR85N: Battle Rifle with COG sight. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation.

BR85N attachments

  • Long Barrel: Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
  • Laser Targeter: Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
  • Silencer: Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
  • Stabilization Jets: Helps control vertical recoil.
  • Kinetic Bolts: Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
  • Energy Bayonet: Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
  • Knight blade: Increases melee effectiness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
  • Extended Magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
  • Threat Marker: Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
  • Sound Dampener: Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.

BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle

Main article: BR85HB battle rifle

A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.[8]

Gameplay

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Changes from BR85HB in Halo 4

  • More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight.
  • Accuracy increased.
  • Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate.

Trivia

Ironically, as with the M392 and M395 DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians now erroneously ejects what appear to be the M118 7.62×51mm shell casings of the DMR.

Gallery

  • Concept art of the BR85N customization in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of the BR85N customization in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

    A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Regret.

    The BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Regret.

  • Smart Scope with the BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.

    Smart Scope with the BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.

  • First-person view of the BR85N on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the BR85N on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the BR85N by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the BR85N by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Smart scope with the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin

    The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin

  • Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N

    Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N

  • A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • HM-Locke&Tanaka.png

    Jameson Locke using a BR85N during the Battle of Meridian in Halo Mythos.

  • The BR85 in Halo Online.

    The BR85 in Halo Online.

  • Tom-B292 with a BR85 in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.

    Tom-B292 with a BR85 in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.

  • Halo Infinite - Announcement trailer - 00002.png

    Marines wielding the BR85N in the Halo Infinite reveal trailer

Halo 5: Guardians variants

  • First-person view of the Longshot BR85N.

    First-person view of the Longshot BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the Longshot BR85N.

    Smart scope with the Longshot BR85N.

  • First-person view of the Sentinel BR85N.

    First-person view of the Sentinel BR85N.

  • 4× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.

    4× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.

  • 6× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.

    6× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.

  • First-person view of the Classic BR85N.

    First-person view of the Classic BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the Classic BR85N.

    Smart scope with the Classic BR85N.

  • First-person view of the Hybrid BR85N.

    First-person view of the Hybrid BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the Hybrid BR85N.

    Smart scope with the Hybrid BR85N.

  • First-person view of the COG BR85N.

    First-person view of the COG BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the COG BR85N.

    Smart scope with the COG BR85N.

  • First-person view of the Morph BR85N.

    First-person view of the Morph BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the Morph BR85N.

    Smart scope with the Morph BR85N.

Halo 5: Guardians skins

  • Fade

    Fade

  • Spiral

    Spiral

  • Bloodthirst

    Bloodthirst

  • Green Machine

    Green Machine

  • Prestige

    Prestige

  • Gold Standard

    Gold Standard

  • Last Dawn

    Last Dawn

  • Landgrave

    Landgrave

  • Master Control

    Master Control

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ The tick marks on the BR85's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Locke and Load
  2. ^ BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Blue Team
  4. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Glassed
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Reunion
  7. ^ Halo: Retribution, p. 178
  8. ^ Halo 4

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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
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