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{{Quote|The [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] would be proud.|[[Iratus]] during a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}}
{{Article quote|The Stalker Rifle is a [[Hesduros|Hesduron]]-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the [[Banished]]. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|[[Forge]] - Stalker Rifle description|Quote=The Stalker Rifle is a Hesduron-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the Banished. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire.}}}}
The '''''Elutuzem''-pattern long shooter''',{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=479}} also known as the '''stalker rifle''', is a semi-automatic plasma [[sniper rifle]] in service with the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Merch|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://twitter.com/TheLegendary117/status/1308144087095271425|Site=Twitter|Page=Tom Garrett}}  
The '''''Elutuzem''-pattern long shooter''', also known as the '''stalker rifle''', is a semi-automatic plasma [[sniper rifle]] in service with the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=479}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
Although the stalker rifle resembles the [[Particle beam rifle|particle acceleration weapons]] used by the original [[Covenant]], it differs in functionality and performance. The stalker rifle employs the same electromagnetic compositors as the {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}} to launch bolts of superheated plasma at extraordinary distances. It contains a native-link system that allows for various optics configurations. [[Atriox]]'s elite [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s worked closely with the [[Merchants of Qikost]] to perfect this integrated sighting system.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
Although the stalker rifle resembles the [[Particle beam rifle|particle acceleration weapons]] used by the original [[Covenant]], it differs in functionality and performance. The stalker rifle employs the same electromagnetic compositors as the {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}} to launch bolts of superheated plasma at extraordinary distances. It contains a native-link system that allows for various optics configurations, including 3× and 6× magnification.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} [[Atriox]]'s elite [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s worked closely with the [[Merchants of Qikost]] to perfect this integrated sighting system.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
{{Quote|The [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] would be proud.|[[Iratus]] during a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}}
The stalker rifle is the preferred weapon of Banished snipers and scouts, especially those closest to [[Atriox]] and [[Escharum]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
The stalker rifle is the preferred weapon of Banished snipers and scouts, especially those closest to [[Atriox]] and [[Escharum]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


==Variants==
===Variants===
*'''[[Stalker Rifle Ultra]]''': An improved version of the stalker rifle with a faster firing rate. It can be fired 12 times before needing to vent and holds 64 shots at full charge instead of 32. Used by [[Barroth]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].
*'''[[Stalker Rifle Ultra]]''': A modified variant of the stalker rifle with a higher rate of fire. It can be fired 12 times before overheating and holds 64 shots at full charge instead of 32.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Stalker Rifle Ultra description|Quote=Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output.}} Used by [[Barroth]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The Stalker Rifle in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' is a semi-automatic directed-energy weapon that serves as a hybrid between the {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}} and the {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}. It is capable of venting, but if fired 7 times in a row without waiting, the Stalker Rifle will overheat. It is capable of killing a Spartan in 3 headshots in multiplayer. In the campaign, the Stalker Rifle is wielded exclusively by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, though [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] can also pick up nearby unused or dropped rifles.
The Stalker Rifle in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' is a semi-automatic directed-energy weapon that serves as a hybrid between the {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}} and the {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}. It is capable of venting, but if fired 7 times in a row without waiting, the stalker rifle will overheat. It is capable of killing a Spartan in 3 headshots in multiplayer. In the campaign, the Stalker Rifle is wielded exclusively by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, though [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] can also pick up nearby unused or dropped rifles.


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
The stalker rifle was first revealed as a weapon included in with the [[Kig-Yar Sniper]] figure in the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' line.{{Ref/Reuse|Merch}} Certain aspects of its design bear a resemblance to components of the {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}.
The stalker rifle was first revealed as a weapon included in with the [[Kig-Yar Sniper]] figure in the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' line.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Merch|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|TheLegendary117|1308144087095271425|Tom Garrett}}  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Elutuzem-pattern stalker rifle}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Elutuzem-pattern stalker rifle}}
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF E3StalkerRifleCrop.jpg
File:HINF E3StalkerRifleCrop.jpg|Pre-release image of the stalker rifle.
File:MERCH StalkerRifle.png|The Stalker Rifle toy.
File:HINF_Campaign_Overview_Stalker.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper aiming the stalker rifle in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Overview|Campaign Gameplay Overview]].
File:MERCH_HINF_JackalSniper.jpg|The Jackal Sniper figure.
File:HINF-StalkerrifleHUD.png|First-person view of the stalker rifle.
File:HINF_Campaign_Overview_Stalker.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper aiming the Stalker Rifle, as seen in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Overview]].
File:HINF stalker rifle overheating fp pov.png|First-person view of the stalker rifle overheating.
File:HINF-StalkerrifleHUD.png|First-person view of the Stalker rifle.
File:HINF-Stalkerriflezoom.png|zoom on the stalker rifle.
File:HINF-Stalkerriflezoom.png|3x zoom on the Stalker rifle.
File:HINF-Stalkerrifle6xzoom.png|6× zoom on the stalker rifle.
File:HINF-Stalkerrifle6xzoom.png|6x zoom on the Stalker rifle.
File:HINF_Stalker_Rifle_Overheat.png|A stalker rifle overheating in the hands of a [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]].
File:HINF stalker rifle overheating fp pov.png|First-person view of the Stalker rifle overheating.
File:HINF Stalker Rifle beam.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper fires its stalker rifle from a distance.
File:HINF_Stalker_Rifle_Overheat.png|Third-person view of the Stalker rifle overheating in the hands of a [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]].
File:HINF Stalker Rifle beam.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper fires its Stalker Rifle from a distance.
File:HINF Foundation Chief Weapon find data sphere.png|John-117 holding a stalker rifle.
File:HINF Foundation Chief Weapon find data sphere.png|John-117 holding a stalker rifle.
File:HINF Stalker Rifle Ultra.png|The Stalker Rifle Ultra variant.
</gallery>
 
===Merchandise===
<gallery>
File:MERCH_HINF_JackalSniper.jpg|The Jackal Sniper figure with the stalker rifle.
File:MERCH StalkerRifle.png|Close-up of the stalker rifle toy.
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 12:28, May 7, 2023

Elutuzem-pattern long shooter
HINF Stalker Rifle Crop.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Merchants of Qikost[1]

Type:

Plasma-based sniper rifle[1][2]

Variants:

Stalker Rifle Ultra

Specifications

Length:

134.1 centimeters (52.8 in)[1]

Ammunition type:

Superheated plasma[1]

Feed system:

32 bolts[1]

Operation:

Semi-automatic[1]

Rate of fire:

High[3]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
The Stalker Rifle is a Hesduron-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the Banished. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire.[3]

The Elutuzem-pattern long shooter, also known as the stalker rifle, is a semi-automatic plasma sniper rifle in service with the Banished.[1]

Overview

Design details

Although the stalker rifle resembles the particle acceleration weapons used by the original Covenant, it differs in functionality and performance. The stalker rifle employs the same electromagnetic compositors as the M'tara-pattern focus rifle to launch bolts of superheated plasma at extraordinary distances. It contains a native-link system that allows for various optics configurations, including 3× and 6× magnification.[1] Atriox's elite Jiralhanae Stalkers worked closely with the Merchants of Qikost to perfect this integrated sighting system.[1]

Usage

"The Brute Stalkers would be proud."
Iratus during a War Games simulation.[4]

The stalker rifle is the preferred weapon of Banished snipers and scouts, especially those closest to Atriox and Escharum.[1]

Variants

Gameplay

The Stalker Rifle in Halo Infinite is a semi-automatic directed-energy weapon that serves as a hybrid between the Vostu-pattern carbine and the Sulok-pattern beam rifle. It is capable of venting, but if fired 7 times in a row without waiting, the stalker rifle will overheat. It is capable of killing a Spartan in 3 headshots in multiplayer. In the campaign, the Stalker Rifle is wielded exclusively by Kig-Yar Snipers, though Sangheili and Jiralhanae can also pick up nearby unused or dropped rifles.

Production notes

The stalker rifle was first revealed as a weapon included in with the Kig-Yar Sniper figure in the Halo Infinite line.[6]

Gallery

Screenshots

Merchandise

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 479
  2. ^ Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory: "Long-range plasma sniper rifle." (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Forge - Stalker Rifle description: "The Stalker Rifle is a Hesduron-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the Banished. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire."
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, Personal AI dialogue
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Stalker Rifle Ultra description: "Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output."
  6. ^ Twitter, Tom Garrett (@TheLegendary117) (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]