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{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name=Stalker rifle
|name=''Elutuzem''-pattern long shooter
|image=[[File:HINF E3StalkerRifleCrop.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:HINF Stalker Rifle Crop.png|300px]]
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|manufacturer=[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|series=
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|type=[[Rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|Merch}}
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy]] [[sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023|Quote=Long-range plasma sniper rifle.}}
|cost=
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|variant=[[Stalker Rifle Ultra]]
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|length={{Convert|134.1|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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|feed=32 bolts{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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|operation=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|rate=High{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
|velocity=
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|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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The '''stalker rifle''' is a weapon 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}}
{{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 weaponry|plasma]] [[sniper rifle]] in service with the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=479}}


==Gameplay==
==Overview==
===''Halo Infinite''===
===Design details===
{{Expand-section}}
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===
{{Quote|The [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] would be proud.|[[Iratus]] during a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}}
Stalker rifles were originally used by [[sniper]]s in the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Site|Id=CFEE|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-encyclopedia-extravaganza|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza|D=01|M=06|Y=2022}} and have become a 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===
*'''[[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}}
<gallery class="center">
File:HINF StalkerRifle Ultra Crop.png|Stalker Rifle Ultra
</gallery>
 
==In-game information==
{{Article quote|Mid to long range plasma weapon with a high rate of fire and slower projectiles.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Stalker Rifle description}}}}
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==
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}}
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}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MERCH StalkerRifle.png|The Stalker Rifle toy.
File:HINF StalkerRifle HiPoly Render 1.jpg|The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
File:MERCH_HINF_JackalSniper.jpg|The Jackal Sniper figure.
File:HINF StalkerRifle HiPoly Render 2.jpg|The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
File:HINF StalkerRifle HiPoly Render 3.jpg|The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HINF E3StalkerRifleCrop.jpg|Pre-release image of the stalker rifle.
File:HINF Kig-Yar Sniper Front.png|Two Kig-Yar Snipers standing guard with stalker rifles.
File:HINF_Campaign_Overview_Stalker.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper takes aim with the stalker rifle in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Overview|Campaign Gameplay Overview]].
File:HINF Kig-Yar sniper behind.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper using a stalker rifle.
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 EliteEnforcerStalkerRifle 1.png|A [[Sangheili Enforcer]] armed with a stalker rifle.
File:HINF EliteEnforcerStalkerRifle 2.png|A Sangheili Enforcer using a stalker rifle's targeting laser.
File:HINF Zvezda&StalkerRifle.png|A [[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]-clad Spartan wielding 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-StalkerrifleHUD.png|First-person view of the stalker rifle.
File:HINF stalker rifle overheating fp pov.png|First-person view of the stalker rifle overheating.
File:HINF-Stalkerriflezoom.png|3× zoom on the stalker rifle.
File:HINF-Stalkerrifle6xzoom.png|6× zoom on the stalker rifle.
</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>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Covenant rifles}}
{{Covenant rifles}}


[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Small arms]]
[[Category:Small arms]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]

Latest revision as of 19:46, March 8, 2024

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

Manufacturer:

Merchants of Qikost[1]

Type:

Directed-energy 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[edit]

Design details[edit]

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[edit]

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

Stalker rifles were originally used by snipers in the Covenant,[5] and have become a 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.[6]

Variants[edit]

  • Stalker Rifle Ultra

    Stalker Rifle Ultra

In-game information[edit]

“ Mid to long range plasma weapon with a high rate of fire and slower projectiles.[8] ”

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[edit]

The stalker rifle was first revealed as a weapon included in with the Kig-Yar Sniper figure in the Halo Infinite line.[9]

Gallery[edit]

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

Development images[edit]

  • The stalker rifle's high-poly model.

    The stalker rifle's high-poly model.

  • The stalker rifle's high-poly model.

    The stalker rifle's high-poly model.

  • The stalker rifle's high-poly model.

    The stalker rifle's high-poly model.

Screenshots[edit]

  • Pre-release image of the stalker rifle.

    Pre-release image of the stalker rifle.

  • Two Kig-Yar Snipers standing guard with stalker rifles.

    Two Kig-Yar Snipers standing guard with stalker rifles.

  • A Kig-Yar Sniper takes aim with the stalker rifle in the Campaign Gameplay Overview.

    A Kig-Yar Sniper takes aim with the stalker rifle in the Campaign Gameplay Overview.

  • A Kig-Yar Sniper using a stalker rifle.

    A Kig-Yar Sniper using a stalker rifle.

  • A Kig-Yar Sniper fires its stalker rifle from a distance.

    A Kig-Yar Sniper fires its stalker rifle from a distance.

  • John-117 holding a stalker rifle.

    John-117 holding a stalker rifle.

  • A Sangheili Enforcer armed with a stalker rifle.

    A Sangheili Enforcer armed with a stalker rifle.

  • A Sangheili Enforcer using a stalker rifle's targeting laser.

    A Sangheili Enforcer using a stalker rifle's targeting laser.

  • A Zvezda-clad Spartan wielding the stalker rifle.

    A Zvezda-clad Spartan wielding the stalker rifle.

  • A stalker rifle overheating in the hands of a SPARTAN-IV.

    A stalker rifle overheating in the hands of a SPARTAN-IV.

  • First-person view of the stalker rifle.

    First-person view of the stalker rifle.

  • First-person view of the stalker rifle overheating.

    First-person view of the stalker rifle overheating.

  • 3× zoom on the stalker rifle.

    3× zoom on the stalker rifle.

  • 6× zoom on the stalker rifle.

    6× zoom on the stalker rifle.

Merchandise[edit]

  • The Jackal Sniper figure with the stalker rifle.

    The Jackal Sniper figure with the stalker rifle.

  • Close-up of the stalker rifle toy.

    Close-up of the stalker rifle toy.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i 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 Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2022) [archive]
  6. ^ a b Halo Infinite, gameplay
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Stalker Rifle Ultra description: "Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output."
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - Stalker Rifle description
  9. ^ Twitter, Tom Garrett (@TheLegendary117) (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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