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{{Weapon Infobox
|image = [[File:Focus_Rifle_Cropped.png|300px]]
|name=Type-52 focus rifle
|name =
|image=[[File:HaloReach-FocusRifle-Profile.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="guide">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 71''</ref>
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="guide">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 71''</ref>
|model = Type-52
|series=Special Applications Rifle<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/focus-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Focus Rifle'']</ref>
|type = Special Applications Rifle
|type=[[Particle beam weapon]]<ref name="universe"/>
|weight-title=Damage per hit
|cost=
|weight= Medium-high
|variant=
|length = 145.2 cm (57.2 inches)
|service=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|feed = 100 battery units
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|ammotype=[[Plasma|Electromagnetically Guided Plasma]]<ref name="guide"/>
|length={{Convert|57.2|in|cm}}<ref name="universe"/>
|rate = Continuous
|width={{Convert|7.9|in|cm}}<ref name="universe"/>
|velocity = Near-instantaneous
|height={{Convert|24.3|in|cm}}<ref name="universe"/>
|weight={{Convert|37.7|lb|kg}}<ref name="universe"/>
|ammotype=[[Plasma|Electromagnetically guided plasma]]<ref name="guide"/>
|feed=100 battery units<ref name="universe"/>
|operation=
|operation=
|range = Long
|rate=Semi-automatic<ref name="universe"/>
|service = *[[Human-Covenant War]]
|velocity=Near-instantaneous
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|range=
|affiliation = *[[Covenant]]
*[[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]]
}}
}}
The '''Type-52 Special Applications Rifle''', abbreviated as '''T52 SAR'''<ref name="Bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25436 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach - Ordnance Page'']</ref> and commonly known as the '''Focus Rifle'''<ref name="Informer">[http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/03/31/exclusive-interview-on-the-halo-reach-sandbox.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Exclusive Interview On The Halo: Reach Sandbox'']</ref>, is a [[directed energy weapon]] used by the [[Covenant]] in [[2552]].<ref name="Reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''' - ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Trailer|Multiplayer Trailer]]''</ref>


== Design details ==
The '''Type-52 Special Applications Rifle''' ('''T52 SAR'''),<ref name="Bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25436 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach - Ordnance Page'']</ref> commonly known as the '''focus rifle''',<ref name="Informer">[http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/03/31/exclusive-interview-on-the-halo-reach-sandbox.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Exclusive Interview On The Halo: Reach Sandbox'']</ref> is a [[directed-energy weapon]] used by the [[Covenant]] in [[2552]].<ref name="Reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Trailer|Multiplayer Trailer]]''</ref> The marksman rifle is in the same "lineage" as the [[Type-27 beam rifle]] and the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]].<ref name="universe"/>
[[File:Focusrifle.png|thumb|left|The Focus Rifle's blueprint]]
 
==Specifications==
===Design details===
[[File:Focusrifle.png|thumb|200px|left|A blueprint of a focus rifle]]
The Focus Rifle is a [[sniper]]-style weapon, that, despite its visual similarities to the [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]], functions quite differently. Instead of a firing a single beam in one shot, the rifle fires a continuous purple-tinted beam of magnetically contained plasma, similar in operation to a [[Sentinel Beam]], the [[Forerunner]] weapon from which the T-52 SAR was reverse-engineered. The plasma is formed in a cylindrical module and directed through a channel of electromagnetic coils, forming a precise beam. Like most Covenant infantry weapons, the weapon draws its power from a battery. The weapon requires high power expenditure and the battery is easily depleted.<ref name="guide"/> The exact mechanism by which it functions was under investigation by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] as of August 2552.<ref name="Bnet"/>
The Focus Rifle is a [[sniper]]-style weapon, that, despite its visual similarities to the [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]], functions quite differently. Instead of a firing a single beam in one shot, the rifle fires a continuous purple-tinted beam of magnetically contained plasma, similar in operation to a [[Sentinel Beam]], the [[Forerunner]] weapon from which the T-52 SAR was reverse-engineered. The plasma is formed in a cylindrical module and directed through a channel of electromagnetic coils, forming a precise beam. Like most Covenant infantry weapons, the weapon draws its power from a battery. The weapon requires high power expenditure and the battery is easily depleted.<ref name="guide"/> The exact mechanism by which it functions was under investigation by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] as of August 2552.<ref name="Bnet"/>


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File:Render - focusrifle.jpg|A render of the Focus Rifle
File:Render - focusrifle.jpg|A render of the Focus Rifle
File:T52sar_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Type-52 SAR.
File:T52sar_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Type-52 SAR.
File:HaloReach-FocusRifle-Profile.png|A profile view of the Focus Rifle from Halo Waypoint.
File:Focus_Rifle_Cropped.png|A view of the focus rifle
File:HR-T52SARFocusRifle-Side.png|In-game side view of the Focus Rifle from ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-T52SARFocusRifle-Side.png|In-game side view of the Focus Rifle from ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Unknown Beam Weapon-Covenant.jpg|A [[Spartan-III Program|Spartan]] firing the Focus Rifle.‎
File:Unknown Beam Weapon-Covenant.jpg|A [[Spartan-III Program|Spartan]] firing the Focus Rifle.‎

Revision as of 17:11, July 10, 2015

Template:Weapon Infobox

The Type-52 Special Applications Rifle (T52 SAR),[1] commonly known as the focus rifle,[2] is a directed-energy weapon used by the Covenant in 2552.[3][4] The marksman rifle is in the same "lineage" as the Type-27 beam rifle and the Type-50 particle beam rifle.[5]

Specifications

Design details

A blueprint of a focus rifle

The Focus Rifle is a sniper-style weapon, that, despite its visual similarities to the Type-50 Sniper Rifle System, functions quite differently. Instead of a firing a single beam in one shot, the rifle fires a continuous purple-tinted beam of magnetically contained plasma, similar in operation to a Sentinel Beam, the Forerunner weapon from which the T-52 SAR was reverse-engineered. The plasma is formed in a cylindrical module and directed through a channel of electromagnetic coils, forming a precise beam. Like most Covenant infantry weapons, the weapon draws its power from a battery. The weapon requires high power expenditure and the battery is easily depleted.[6] The exact mechanism by which it functions was under investigation by the UNSC as of August 2552.[1]

The weapon is equipped with a 3.5-9.5x magnification scope. It is designed for ranged suppression rather than for anti-personnel role. The smooth and organic appearance and purple coloration of the weapon is reflective of typical Covenant aesthetic tendencies, as such, its ergonomic grip is designed for Sangheili use. Although powerful and intimidating, the combat effectiveness Focus Rifle is crippled by several glaring flaws in the design. The beam fired by the weapon is extraordinarily visible; firing the weapon immediately reveals the user's position. Although highly effective at depleting shields the weapon is only marginally effective against armored targets, causing negligible damage to vehicles and requiring continuous fire to ensure lethality against organic targets. If the weapon overheats it will automatically vent excess plasma, burning the user and rendering the weapon inoperable for several seconds.

Gameplay

  • It deals relatively low damage compared with the sniper rifle, and it is quite visible and audible when firing. Despite this, if a target is unaware or caught in the open they are very easy targets; the Focus Rifle can eliminate a fully shielded Spartan in mere seconds, and is a very effective long-range suppression and support weapon.
  • On the Firefight map Waterfront, Jackal Snipers with Focus Rifles will spawn on one of the background hills, and can be deadly to weakened players who are not aware of their surroundings.

Trivia

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  • It is similar in name and firing style as the Scarab's focus cannon, indicating that the cannon may be a larger-scale application of the weapon's technology.
  • The Forge Monitor in Halo: Reach appears to possess a Focus Rifle. It appears at the top right when the player first switches from a Spartan to a Monitor.
  • The Focus Rifle is mainly used by Sangheili Rangers, Kig-Yar Snipers and occasionally some Skirmishers and rarely other Elites.
  • Its name, like the majority of the apperances of the number "52" (and, relatedly, 25), may be a reference to the number 7 (5+2=7).

Gallery

  • The Focus Rifle in first-person during the Halo: Reach Beta.

    The Focus Rifle in first-person during the Halo: Reach Beta.

  • A different angle of a Spartan-III firing the Focus Rifle during the Halo: Reach Beta.

    A different angle of a Spartan-III firing the Focus Rifle during the Halo: Reach Beta.

  • A render of the Focus Rifle

    A render of the Focus Rifle

  • A turnaround reference of the Type-52 SAR.

    A turnaround reference of the Type-52 SAR.

  • A view of the focus rifle

    A view of the focus rifle

  • In-game side view of the Focus Rifle from Halo: Reach.

    In-game side view of the Focus Rifle from Halo: Reach.

  • A Spartan firing the Focus Rifle.‎

    A Spartan firing the Focus Rifle.‎

  • A Sangheili Ranger wielding the Focus Rifle.

    A Sangheili Ranger wielding the Focus Rifle.

  • First-person view of the Focus Rifle in the final build of Halo: Reach.

    First-person view of the Focus Rifle in the final build of Halo: Reach.

  • Halo- Reach-Focus Rifle Overheat.png

    A Focus Rifle overheating.

  • View through the Focus Rifle's scope, with the beam striking a Spartan's shields.

    View through the Focus Rifle's scope, with the beam striking a Spartan's shields.

  • Another view through the Focus Rifle's scope, with a Spartan almost dead center.

    Another view through the Focus Rifle's scope, with a Spartan almost dead center.

  • Sarah Palmer using a focus rifle during the Battle of Draetheus V in Halo: Spartan Assault.

    Sarah Palmer using a focus rifle during the Battle of Draetheus V in Halo: Spartan Assault.

  • A Spartan and Sangheili Field Master exchange focus rifle fire during the Battle of Installation 03 in Halo: Spartan Strike.

    A Spartan and Sangheili Field Master exchange focus rifle fire during the Battle of Installation 03 in Halo: Spartan Strike.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Bungie.net: Halo: Reach - Ordnance Page
  2. ^ GameInformer: Exclusive Interview On The Halo: Reach Sandbox
  3. ^ Halo: Reach
  4. ^ Halo: Reach, Multiplayer Trailer
  5. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named universe
  6. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named guide

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