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{{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.}}}} | {{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''', 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}} | The '''''Elutuzem''-pattern long shooter''', also known as the '''stalker rifle''', is a semi-automatic [[Plasma weaponry|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, including 3× and 6× | 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× magnifications. [[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}}}} | {{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}} During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], the stalker rifle was commonly employed by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|HI|gameplay}} | ||
===Variants=== | ===Variants=== | ||
*'''[[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]]. | *'''[[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]].{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}} | ||
==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 | 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]] may also pick up nearby unused or dropped stalker rifles. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
Revision as of 13:44, May 7, 2023
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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× magnifications. 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] During the Battle for Zeta Halo, the stalker rifle was commonly employed by Kig-Yar Snipers.[5]
Variants
- 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.[6] Used by Barroth during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[5]
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 may also pick up nearby unused or dropped stalker 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.[7]
Gallery
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Screenshots
Pre-release image of the stalker rifle.
A Kig-Yar Sniper aiming the stalker rifle in the Campaign Gameplay Overview.
First-person view of the stalker rifle.
First-person view of the stalker rifle overheating.
3× zoom on the stalker rifle.
6× zoom on the stalker rifle.
A stalker rifle overheating in the hands of a SPARTAN-IV.
A Kig-Yar Sniper fires its stalker rifle from a distance.
John-117 holding a stalker rifle.
Merchandise
The Jackal Sniper figure with the stalker rifle.
Close-up of the stalker rifle toy.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 479
- ^ Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory: "Long-range plasma sniper rifle." (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
- ^ 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."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Personal AI dialogue
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, gameplay
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Stalker Rifle Ultra description: "Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output."
- ^ Twitter, Tom Garrett (@TheLegendary117) (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
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