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Kelos'vaarda-pattern Rifle
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Lodam Armory
Type:	Directed-energy weapon
Specifications
Length:	47.1 inches (120 cm)
Width:	6 inches (15 cm)
Height:	12.2 inches (31 cm)
Weight:	17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)
Ammunition type:	Superheated plasma
Feed system:	100 battery units/200 shots
Effective range:	Short to medium
Service history
In service:	Blooding Years; Post-Covenant War conflicts

Revision as of 13:05, July 17, 2023

The Kelos'vaarda-pattern Rifle (UNSC Type classification: Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced, T-55 DER/A),^[3] more commonly known as the Storm Rifle, is a Sangheili directed-energy weapon.^[4]

Overview

The T55 DER/A was created to be a successor to and direct evolution of the widely used Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle;^[5] however, it is more similar to the Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeater, itself an upgrade of the T25, in both form and function. The weapon features such modifications as a rotating modular coil set, a high-mounted cooling shroud, and an extended barrel, which improve upon the features of the standard plasma rifle it replaced the role of.^[3]

Development history

After decades of success with armor systems, Lodam Armory branched out into creating weaponry, with their first desire being to fashion a multi-role rifle meant to replace the Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle within the Covenant ranks. The result would be the Storm Rifle, a directed energy rifle that carried with it the heritage of Lodam's Storm harness. While the baseline Storm Rifle wouldn’t be fully catalogued and designated until 2555 by the UNSC, its existence spans decades, and in that time, Lodam Armory produced several experimental and enhanced variants.^[6] Earlier iterations of the weapon were often more specialized and employed by Storm-class units within the Covenant. Eventually, the design was improved by Lodam Armory by 2553^[7] and saw use during Sangheili civil conflicts following the Human-Covenant War's conclusion.^[8]

Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and the Swords of Sanghelios both use the Type-55 as their standard-issue weapon. The Spartan-IVs deployed aboard the UNSC Infinity also use the Storm Rifle as part of their on-mission loadouts, despite it being of non-UNSC origin.^[9] It is ranked a Common REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 1 energy while giving 50 REQ points if sold.^[10]

Variants

Fury: Ancient Sangheili script carved on the plasma generator casing is a curse aimed at any wielder without bloodstained hands. Fury is an improved Storm Rifle with improved heat dissipation and better accuracy. It is classified as an Uncommon REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 2 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.^[11]
Blissful Slumber: There is no rest for the weary merchants of death who labor to feed the fires of war on Sanghelios. Blissful Slumber is an advanced Storm Rifle with increased damage and knockback on hit. Each plasma bolt has an arcing trajectory and detonates on impact, causing a small secondary explosion with a damage radius of 2.75 meters. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.^[12]

Fury
Blissful Slumber

Gameplay

Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians

Fire rate increased. Time to overheat raised accordingly.
Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 6 bolts instead of 12.
Smart-scope functionality, allowing for more accurate fire.
Battery capacity has been cut by at least 50%.

Trivia

"Storm Rifle" is a literal translation of the German "sturmgewehr". The StG-44 was the first assault rifle to see widespread deployment during the latter stages of World War II.
The Sangheili Ranger action figure included a code for unlocking the "Chill" skin for the storm rifle in Halo 4.
Strangely, the Storm Rifle does not count toward automatic loadout weapon commendations in War Games, despite its predecessors all being considered automatic and its firing system being so.
The weapon's reticule is similar in both appearance and bloom behavior to the Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeater from Halo: Reach. The weapons' firing styles are also similar, though the Storm Rifle lacks the "fire through overheat" feature that the Plasma Repeater has.
It is possible to use equipment while the Storm Rifle is venting, which has lead to a tactic combining it with the Thruster Pack, whereupon the user fires till it overheats, jets to the side or in reverse to avoid incoming fire, and then re-engages their target with the now-cooled weapon.

Gallery

Concept art and illustrations

Concept art of the storm rifle for Halo 4.
Concept art of the storm rifle for Halo 4.
Concept art of the storm rifle for Halo 4.
A Sangheili Storm with a Storm Rifle during the Battle of Ealen IV in Halo: Escalation.
Halo Wars 2 concept art depicting a modified Storm Rifle brandishing the Jiralhanae aesthetic of the Banished.

Halo 4

Reference model sheet for the Storm Rifle.
Another reference sheet.
The Type-55 Storm Rifle in Halo 4.
In-game right side view of a Type-55 Storm Rifle in Halo 4.
Alternate left side view of a Type-55 Storm Rifle.
John-117 using a Storm Rifle aboard the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.
The Storm Rifle overheating in John-117's hands.
A Spartan-IV using a Storm Rifle against a Sangheili Zealot during the Requiem Campaign.
First-person view of the Storm Rifle on Haven in Halo 4's multiplayer.
Detail of the Storm Rifle's coil set.
Halo 4 Infobox.

Halo 5: Guardians

First-person view of the Storm Rifle by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
Smart scope with the Storm Rifle by John-117 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
The Storm Rifle overheating in Fred-104's hands.
Fred-104 with a Storm Rifle on Genesis.
First-person view of the Storm Rifle on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.
Smart scope with the Storm Rifle in Halo 5: Guardians.
The holographic sight on the Storm Rifle.
A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Storm Rifle on Antifreeze.
First-person view of Blissful Slumber on Battle of Noctus.
An Anubis-clad Spartan-IV firing Blissful Slumber at a Karo'wark-pattern Ghost.

Halo 4 skins

CHL(Chill) skin in Halo 4.
CMP(Compression) skin in Halo 4.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

Fury.
Blissful Slumber.

List of appearances

Halo: The Thursday War (First appearance)
Halo 4
- Spartan Ops
Halo: Escalation
Halo 5: Guardians
Halo: Rise of Atriox
Halo: Legacy of Onyx
Halo Infinite (Mentioned only)

Sources

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 86
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Halo Waypoint, Universe - Storm Rifle (Retrieved on Jan 4, 2021) [archive]
^ ^a ^b Halo 4 Official Site, Ordnance + Armor (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]
^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 291
^ Halo 4, Loadout customization - Primary Weapon - Storm Rifle description: "Fully automatic energy weapon widely considered the successor to the traditional Plasma Rifle."
^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fury's Road (Retrieved on Dec 12, 2018) [archive]
^ Halo: The Thursday War
^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Locke & Load (Retrieved on Aug 2, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
^ Halo 4, Infinity
^ Halo 5: Guardians, gameplay
^ Halo 5: Guardians, Fury REQ card: "Ancient Sangheili script carved on the plasma generator casing is a curse aimed at any wielder without bloodstained hands. Improved Storm Rifle with improved heat dissipation and better accuracy."
^ Halo 5: Guardians, Blissful Slumber REQ card: "There is no rest for the weary merchants of death who labor to feed the fires of war on Sanghelios. Advanced Storm Rifle with increased damage and knockback on hit. Each plasma bolt detonates on impact, causing a small secondary explosion."

[H4EVG-1] Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 86

[universe-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Halo Waypoint, Universe - Storm Rifle (Retrieved on Jan 4, 2021) [archive]

[O.2BA-3] Halo 4 Official Site, Ordnance + Armor (Retrieved on Jul 16, 2012) [archive]

[EN-4] Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 291

[5] Halo 4, Loadout customization - Primary Weapon - Storm Rifle description: "Fully automatic energy weapon widely considered the successor to the traditional Plasma Rifle."

[CFFR-6] Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fury's Road (Retrieved on Dec 12, 2018) [archive]

[7] Halo: The Thursday War

[CF-8] Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Locke & Load (Retrieved on Aug 2, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]

[9] Halo 4, Infinity

[H5-10] Halo 5: Guardians, gameplay

[Fury-11] Halo 5: Guardians, Fury REQ card: "Ancient Sangheili script carved on the plasma generator casing is a curse aimed at any wielder without bloodstained hands. Improved Storm Rifle with improved heat dissipation and better accuracy."

[Blissful-12] Halo 5: Guardians, Blissful Slumber REQ card: "There is no rest for the weary merchants of death who labor to feed the fires of war on Sanghelios. Advanced Storm Rifle with increased damage and knockback on hit. Each plasma bolt detonates on impact, causing a small secondary explosion."

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+The '''''Kelos'vaarda''-pattern Rifle''' {{Type|55|Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced|DER/A}},{{Ref/Site|Id=O+A|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266|Site=Halo 4 Official Site|Page=Ordnance + Armor|D=16|M=7|Y=2012}} more commonly known as the '''Storm Rifle''', is a [[Sangheili]] [[directed-energy weapon]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=291}}
 == Overview ==
-The T55 DER/A was created to be a successor to and direct evolution of the widely used {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}};<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Storm rifle armory description''</ref> however, it is more similar to the {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}, itself an upgrade of the T25, in both form and function. The weapon features such modifications as a rotating modular coil set, a high-mounted cooling shroud, and an extended barrel, which improve upon the features of the standard plasma rifle it replaced the role of.{{Ref/Reuse|O+A}}
+The T55 DER/A was created to be a successor to and direct evolution of the widely used {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}};{{Ref/Game|H4|Loadout|Loadout customization - Primary Weapon - Storm Rifle description|Quote=Fully automatic energy weapon widely considered the successor to the traditional Plasma Rifle.}} however, it is more similar to the {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}, itself an upgrade of the T25, in both form and function. The weapon features such modifications as a rotating modular coil set, a high-mounted cooling shroud, and an extended barrel, which improve upon the features of the standard plasma rifle it replaced the role of.{{Ref/Reuse|O+A}}
 == Development history ==
-After decades of success with armor systems, [[Lodam Armory]] branched out into creating weaponry, with their first desire being to fashion a multi-role rifle meant to replace the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} within the Covenant ranks. The result would be the Storm Rifle, a directed energy rifle that carried with it the heritage of Lodam's [[Storm harness]]. While the baseline Storm Rifle wouldn’t be fully catalogued and designated until [[2555]] by the UNSC, its existence spans decades, and in that time, Lodam Armory produced several experimental and enhanced variants.<ref name="CFFR">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Fury's Road'']</ref> Earlier iterations of the weapon were often more specialized and employed by Storm-class units within the [[Covenant]]. Eventually, the design was improved by Lodam Armory by [[2553]]<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', page ''???''</ref> and saw use during [[Sangheili]] civil conflicts following the [[Human-Covenant War]]'s conclusion.<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref>
+After decades of success with armor systems, [[Lodam Armory]] branched out into creating weaponry, with their first desire being to fashion a multi-role rifle meant to replace the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} within the Covenant ranks. The result would be the Storm Rifle, a directed energy rifle that carried with it the heritage of Lodam's [[Storm harness]]. While the baseline Storm Rifle wouldn’t be fully catalogued and designated until [[2555]] by the UNSC, its existence spans decades, and in that time, Lodam Armory produced several experimental and enhanced variants.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFR|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fury-s-road|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fury's Road|D=12|M=12|Y=2018}} Earlier iterations of the weapon were often more specialized and employed by Storm-class units within the [[Covenant]]. Eventually, the design was improved by Lodam Armory by [[2553]]{{Ref/Novel|TTW}} and saw use during [[Sangheili]] civil conflicts following the [[Human-Covenant War]]'s conclusion.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=2|M=8|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load.html}}
-[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] both use the Type-55 as their standard-issue weapon. The [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s deployed aboard the UNSC Infinity also use the Storm Rifle as part of their on-mission loadouts, despite it being of non-UNSC origin.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Infinity (mode)|Infinity]]''</ref><!--The briefing packet included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition confirms that certain gameplay mechanics from Infinity, such as loadouts and Spartan Rating, are also used in-universe.--> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 1 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
+[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] both use the Type-55 as their standard-issue weapon. The [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s deployed aboard the UNSC Infinity also use the Storm Rifle as part of their on-mission loadouts, despite it being of non-UNSC origin.{{Ref/Game|H4|Infinity (mode)|Infinity}}<!--The briefing packet included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition confirms that certain gameplay mechanics from Infinity, such as loadouts and Spartan Rating, are also used in-universe.--> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 1 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5G|gameplay}}
 == Variants ==
-* '''[[Fury (Storm rifle)|Fury]]''': Ancient Sangheili script carved on the plasma generator casing is a curse aimed at any wielder without bloodstained hands. ''Fury'' is an improved Storm Rifle with improved heat dissipation and better accuracy. It is classified as an [[Requisition system|Uncommon REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 2 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
+* '''[[Fury (Storm rifle)|Fury]]''': Ancient Sangheili script carved on the plasma generator casing is a curse aimed at any wielder without bloodstained hands. ''Fury'' is an improved Storm Rifle with improved heat dissipation and better accuracy. It is classified as an [[Requisition system|Uncommon REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 2 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Game|Id=Fury|H5G|[[Fury (Storm rifle)|Fury]] [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]|Quote=Ancient Sangheili script carved on the plasma generator casing is a curse aimed at any wielder without bloodstained hands. Improved Storm Rifle with improved heat dissipation and better accuracy.}}
-* '''Blissful Slumber''': There is no rest for the weary merchants of death who labor to feed the fires of war on Sanghelios. ''Blissful Slumber'' is an advanced Storm Rifle with increased damage and knockback on hit. Each plasma bolt has an arcing trajectory and detonates on impact, causing a small secondary explosion with a damage radius of 2.75 meters.  It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
+* '''[[Blissful Slumber]]''': There is no rest for the weary merchants of death who labor to feed the fires of war on Sanghelios. ''Blissful Slumber'' is an advanced Storm Rifle with increased damage and knockback on hit. Each plasma bolt has an arcing trajectory and detonates on impact, causing a small secondary explosion with a damage radius of 2.75 meters.  It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Game|Id=Blissful|H5G|[[Blissful Slumber]] REQ card|Quote=There is no rest for the weary merchants of death who labor to feed the fires of war on Sanghelios. Advanced Storm Rifle with increased damage and knockback on hit. Each plasma bolt detonates on impact, causing a small secondary explosion.}}
-<gallery>
+<gallery class=center>
-File:H5G-Fury.png|Fury variant in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
+File:H5G-Fury.png|Fury
-File:H5G-BlissfulSlumber.png|Blissful Slumber variant in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
+File:H5G-BlissfulSlumber.png|Blissful Slumber
 </gallery>
 == Gameplay ==
-{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-55 Storm Rifle}}
+{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
 === Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
 * Fire rate increased. Time to overheat raised accordingly.
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 == Gallery ==
-=== Normal gallery ===
+=== Concept art and illustrations ===
 <gallery>
 File:H4 Carbine Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the storm rifle for ''Halo 4''.
 File:H4 Carbine Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of the storm rifle for ''Halo 4''.
 File:H4 Carbine Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of the storm rifle for ''Halo 4''.
+File:StormEliteMerc.png|A Sangheili Storm with a Storm Rifle during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
+File:HW2_Spiker_Concept_2.jpg|''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' concept art depicting a modified Storm Rifle brandishing the Jiralhanae aesthetic of the [[Banished]].
+</gallery>
+=== ''Halo 4'' ===
+<gallery>
 File:H4-Reference-StormRifle.jpg|Reference model sheet for the Storm Rifle.
 File:H4 StormRifle Concept 2.jpg|Another reference sheet.
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 File:Covenantweaponry 1920x1080.jpg|Detail of the Storm Rifle's coil set.
 File:H4-T55DERA-StormRifle-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' Infobox.
-File:StormEliteMerc.png|A Sangheili Storm with a Storm Rifle during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
+</gallery>
+=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
+<gallery>
 File:H5G-StormRifleHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Storm Rifle by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.
 File:H5G-StormRiflezoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the Storm Rifle by John-117 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
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 File:H5G-BlissfulSlumberHUD.png|First-person view of ''Blissful Slumber'' on [[Battle of Noctus]].
 File:H5G-BlissfulSlumberattack.png|An [[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|Anubis]]-clad Spartan-IV firing ''Blissful Slumber'' at a {{Pattern|Karo'wark|Ghost}}.
-File:HW2_Spiker_Concept_2.jpg|''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' concept art depicting a modified Storm Rifle brandishing the Jiralhanae aesthetic of the [[Banished]].
 </gallery>