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*[[Type-33 needler]]{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} | *[[Type-33 needler]]{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} | ||
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The needler fires shards of [[Subanese crystal]]—colloquially known as blamite—a pink crystalline substance mined from the interiors of [[Suban]], one of [[Sangheilios]]' two [[moon]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p294}} The exposed crystals are held within the upper cowling of the weapon,{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} allowing the user to use the sharpened ends of the exposed shards as an improvised melee weapon.{{Ref/Game|HCE|Needler melee animation}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Needler melee animation}} | The needler fires shards of [[Subanese crystal]]—colloquially known as blamite—a pink crystalline substance mined from the interiors of [[Suban]], one of [[Sangheilios]]' two [[moon]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p294}} The exposed crystals are held within the upper cowling of the weapon,{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} allowing the user to use the sharpened ends of the exposed shards as an improvised melee weapon.{{Ref/Game|HCE|Needler melee animation}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Needler melee animation}} | ||
Upon impaling a target, the crystalline shards become chemically reactive, and detonate after a few seconds.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p479}} Injuries inflicted from the exploding shards are gruesome, as microscopic pieces of crystals can become embedded in tissue.{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}} If multiple shards make contact with a living target in quick succession (i.e., previous shards have yet to detonate), then a chain reaction occurs—their chemical properties "supercombine" and the shards detonate simultaneously through a process known as “proximal resonance instability”,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} causing an immediate and violent explosion that is almost always lethal.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p479}} While the shards are devastating to living tissue, they are relatively ineffective against [[energy shielding]],{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page= Universe - Weapons - Needler|D=21|M=04|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler.html}} and ricochet off most surfaces, hence little risk of causing hull perforations.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p294}} The properties of the shards can be modified through unspecified means; for example, certain variants of the needler fire calibrated crystalline shards that can embed in armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=talon|H5G|[[Talon of the Lost]] [[List of REQ cards#Weapons|REQ card]]|Quote=Sangheili miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the Subanese crystals used in Needler ammunition. Advanced Needler that fires carefully calibrated shards that can embed themselves in armor.}} | Upon impaling a target, the crystalline shards become chemically reactive, and detonate after a few seconds.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p479}} Injuries inflicted from the exploding shards are gruesome, as microscopic pieces of crystals can become embedded in tissue.{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}} If multiple shards make contact with a living target in quick succession (i.e., previous shards have yet to detonate), then a chain reaction occurs—their chemical properties "supercombine" and the shards detonate simultaneously through a process known as “proximal resonance instability”,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} causing an immediate and violent explosion that is almost always lethal.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p479}} While the shards are devastating to living tissue, they are relatively ineffective against [[energy shielding]],{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page= Universe - Weapons - Needler|D=21|M=04|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler.html}} and ricochet off most surfaces, hence little risk of causing hull perforations.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p294}} The properties of the shards can be modified through unspecified means; for example, certain variants of the needler fire calibrated crystalline shards that can embed in armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=talon|H5G|[[Talon of the Lost]] [[List of REQ cards#Weapons|REQ card]]|Quote=Sangheili miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the Subanese crystals used in Needler ammunition. Advanced Needler that fires carefully calibrated shards that can embed themselves in armor.}} | ||
===Operation=== | ===Operation=== | ||
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{{Main|Needle-based weaponry}} | {{Main|Needle-based weaponry}} | ||
{{Quote|I don't know how it works, but it seems the needles can only follow you if they can "see" you.|Anonymous UNSC E2-BAG/1/7 serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}}}} | {{Quote|I don't know how it works, but it seems the needles can only follow you if they can "see" you.|Anonymous UNSC E2-BAG/1/7 serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}}}} | ||
As with all Covenant [[needle-based weaponry]], the needler's inner mechanism breaks the crystals into needle-like shards, then launch the shards at targeted enemies.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p294}} When the trigger is pulled, the needle is fed from the top and broken into shards. The needler notably features an additional magnetic auger within the weapon that catalyzes the shards by charging their chemical mixture;{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} the shards then become capable of tracking specific heat signatures of sighted targets.{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL= | As with all Covenant [[needle-based weaponry]], the needler's inner mechanism breaks the crystals into needle-like shards, then launch the shards at targeted enemies.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p294}} When the trigger is pulled, the needle is fed from the top and broken into shards. The needler notably features an additional magnetic auger within the weapon that catalyzes the shards by charging their chemical mixture;{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} the shards then become capable of tracking specific heat signatures of sighted targets.{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/cc0ca7e4-ef99-477b-90ef-3560e026e925/needler|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Covenant Weapons|D=27|M=03|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Covenant Weapons}} The shards are propelled through the barrel, out of the muzzle between the channel braces, and towards enemies.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} The user reloads by shaking the weapon once, prompting a new magazine of crystals to protrude from the chassis again. The magazine capacity of the needler varies within and across different patterns.{{Ref/Reuse|hrgameplay}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4gameplay}} | ||
While it is believed that the Covenant had likely reverse-engineered the [[Forerunner]] [[shard cannon]] to create their own needle-based weaponry,{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=237}} the needler is considered unique among Covenant weapons in that it does not require Forerunner technology to function.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} The needler was one of the most unusual weapons in the Covenant arsenal and the least understood; by 2552, how the weapon functions still remains a mystery to human military experts and scientists, despite the weapon being encountered early on during the war.{{Ref/Site|Id=hrbnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25437|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Ordnance Page|D=07|M=02|Y=2021}} According Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]], the needler lacks any kind of electronic, physical, or radiative connections between its trigger and firing mechanism.{{Ref/Game|Id=journal|HR|Dr. Halsey's personal journal}} The physics behind the weapon were apparently not well known as joint human and Sangheili teams were known to be studying the weapon some time after the war.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969311_Catalog-Interaction.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Forums - Catalog Interaction (post 2969311)|D=14|M=10|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Post #5}} | While it is believed that the Covenant had likely reverse-engineered the [[Forerunner]] [[shard cannon]] to create their own needle-based weaponry,{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=237}} the needler is considered unique among Covenant weapons in that it does not require Forerunner technology to function.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} The needler was one of the most unusual weapons in the Covenant arsenal and the least understood; by 2552, how the weapon functions still remains a mystery to human military experts and scientists, despite the weapon being encountered early on during the war.{{Ref/Site|Id=hrbnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25437|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Ordnance Page|D=07|M=02|Y=2021}} According Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]], the needler lacks any kind of electronic, physical, or radiative connections between its trigger and firing mechanism.{{Ref/Game|Id=journal|HR|Dr. Halsey's personal journal}} The physics behind the weapon were apparently not well known as joint human and Sangheili teams were known to be studying the weapon some time after the war.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969311_Catalog-Interaction.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Forums - Catalog Interaction (post 2969311)|D=14|M=10|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Post #5}} | ||
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Larger variants of the needler, better known as the [[needle cannon]], are adopted as anti-air weaponry mounted on both vehicles and weapon emplacements, like the {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} and the {{Pattern|Kewu Umppi'pa'|citadel turret}}.{{Ref/Game|HW|gameplay}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=200}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=301}} | Larger variants of the needler, better known as the [[needle cannon]], are adopted as anti-air weaponry mounted on both vehicles and weapon emplacements, like the {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} and the {{Pattern|Kewu Umppi'pa'|citadel turret}}.{{Ref/Game|HW|gameplay}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=200}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=301}} | ||
Various needler patterns were employed throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]], and the UNSC has [[Type classification system|catalogued]] multiple patterns of needlers under the "[[Type-33 needler|Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]" designation as early as [[2533]].{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} The needler was a subject of study among human military experts and scientists,{{Ref/Reuse|journal}} notably being one of the many Covenant weapons featured in [[Robert McLees (ship designer)|Doctor Robert McLees]]' publication ''[[Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present]]''.{{Ref/Site|Id=h3bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3needler|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher - 9/6/2007|D=16|M=01|Y=2021}} During the [[Battle of Actium]] in [[2545]], the [[34th Armored Division]] recovered a ''Nahle'hax''-pattern needler from the Covenant that was later displayed at [[Outpost Discovery]], an exploratory initiative launched by the UNSC after the war.{{Ref/Generic|Id=hod|[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]|Detail=[[Hall of History]] - [[:File:HOD Hall of History Needler plaque.jpg|Needler plaque]]}} A needler was also displayed at the [[Museum of Humanity]].{{Ref/Marketing|H3|Believe|Enemy Weapon}} | Various needler patterns were employed throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]], and the UNSC has [[Type classification system|catalogued]] multiple patterns of needlers under the "[[Type-33 needler|Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]" designation as early as [[2533]].{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} The needler was a subject of study among human military experts and scientists,{{Ref/Reuse|journal}} notably being one of the many Covenant weapons featured in [[Robert McLees (ship designer)|Doctor Robert McLees]]' publication ''[[Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present]]''.{{Ref/Site|Id=h3bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3needler|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher - 9/6/2007|D=16|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/Needler}} During the [[Battle of Actium]] in [[2545]], the [[34th Armored Division]] recovered a ''Nahle'hax''-pattern needler from the Covenant that was later displayed at [[Outpost Discovery]], an exploratory initiative launched by the UNSC after the war.{{Ref/Generic|Id=hod|[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]|Detail=[[Hall of History]] - [[:File:HOD Hall of History Needler plaque.jpg|Needler plaque]]}} A needler was also displayed at the [[Museum of Humanity]].{{Ref/Marketing|H3|Believe|Enemy Weapon}} | ||
Following the [[Great Schism]] and the dissolution of the Covenant, the needler was inherited by its various splinter factions, and even found appeal among human [[piracy|pirates]] who considered the weapon flashy and intimidating.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p294}} Previously uncatalogued needlers have been observed, with a needler variant employed by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] being recorded by the UNSC in [[2556]] under the [[Type-56D needler|Type-56D]] designation.{{Ref/Reuse|cf47}} The Banished also quickly adopted the needler; troops like [[Unggoy Conscript]]s and [[Unggoy Ultra|Ultras]], [[Kig-Yar Freebooter]]s, and [[Skirmisher]]s notably fielded the {{Pattern|Posu'gelka|needler}} during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p479}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hinfgameplay|HINF|gameplay}} | Following the [[Great Schism]] and the dissolution of the Covenant, the needler was inherited by its various splinter factions, and even found appeal among human [[piracy|pirates]] who considered the weapon flashy and intimidating.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p294}} Previously uncatalogued needlers have been observed, with a needler variant employed by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] being recorded by the UNSC in [[2556]] under the [[Type-56D needler|Type-56D]] designation.{{Ref/Reuse|cf47}} The Banished also quickly adopted the needler; troops like [[Unggoy Conscript]]s and [[Unggoy Ultra|Ultras]], [[Kig-Yar Freebooter]]s, and [[Skirmisher]]s notably fielded the {{Pattern|Posu'gelka|needler}} during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p479}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hinfgameplay|HINF|gameplay}} | ||
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** '''[[Pinpoint Needler]]''': A modified variant of the needler with a white chassis and an increased magazine from 26 to 30.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}} It features an advanced target acquisition ability and its shards have a lower "supercombine" requirement.{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[Forge]] - [[Pinpoint Needler]] description|Quote=Modified Needler with advanced target acquisition and lower supercombine requirement.}} | ** '''[[Pinpoint Needler]]''': A modified variant of the needler with a white chassis and an increased magazine from 26 to 30.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}} It features an advanced target acquisition ability and its shards have a lower "supercombine" requirement.{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[Forge]] - [[Pinpoint Needler]] description|Quote=Modified Needler with advanced target acquisition and lower supercombine requirement.}} | ||
<gallery class=center> | <gallery class=center> | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Needler Crop.png|''Posu'gelka''-pattern shard launcher. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Needler Pinpoint Crop.png|Pinpoint Needler. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Main|Silver Timeline}} | {{Main|Silver Timeline}} | ||
[[File:HTV-Homecoming-FavoriteWeapon.jpg|thumb|Kai-125 holding a needler in [[Miranda Keyes/Silver|Dr. Keyes']] lab.|right|250px]] | [[File:HTV-Homecoming-FavoriteWeapon.jpg|thumb|Kai-125 holding a needler in [[Miranda Keyes/Silver|Dr. Keyes']] lab.|right|250px]] | ||
{{Quote|See these holes on the top plate? That's where the needle rounds are primed. You pull the trigger and somehow they just know how to target living tissue.|[[Kai-125]] explaining her favorite Covenant weapon.{{Ref/Film|Id=Homecoming|TV|Episode=Homecoming}}}} | {{Quote|See these holes on the top plate? That's where the needle rounds are primed. You pull the trigger and somehow they just know how to target living tissue.|[[Kai-125/Silver|Kai-125]] explaining her favorite Covenant weapon.{{Ref/Film|Id=Homecoming|TV|Episode=Homecoming}}}} | ||
Designated as a "xenotech shard launcher", needlers are used by the Covenant during their war against humanity. They are particularly popular among the Unggoy.{{Ref/Marketing|TV|[[:File:HTV-NeedlerLondon.jpg|Display]] at [[Halo: The Television Series Season One#Paramount.2B UK launch|Paramount+ UK launch event]]}} [[Silver Team]] will occasionally scavenge needlers from dead enemies and use them against Covenant troops.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Homecoming}} | Designated as a "xenotech shard launcher", needlers are used by the Covenant during their war against humanity. They are particularly popular among the Unggoy.{{Ref/Marketing|TV|[[:File:HTV-NeedlerLondon.jpg|Display]] at [[Halo: The Television Series Season One#Paramount.2B UK launch|Paramount+ UK launch event]]}} [[Silver Team/Silver|Silver Team]] will occasionally scavenge needlers from dead enemies and use them against Covenant troops.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Homecoming}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Needlers}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Needlers}} | ||
===Concept art and | ===Concept art and illustrations=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE_Needler_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the needler in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | File:HCE_Needler_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the needler in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
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File:H5G-Fred&T56D.png|[[Frederic-104]] using [[Smart-linking|smart scope]] on a needler in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-Fred&T56D.png|[[Frederic-104]] using [[Smart-linking|smart scope]] on a needler in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-KigYarHeavy.png|A Kig-Yar wielding a needler in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-KigYarHeavy.png|A Kig-Yar wielding a needler in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Skirmishers.png|Two Kig-Yar Skirmishers with the needler in ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Zvezda&Needler.png|A Spartan firing the needler in ''Halo Infinite'' multiplayer. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | ||
**''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]'' | **''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]'' | ||
**''[[Reckoning]]'' | **''[[Reckoning]]'' | ||
**''[[Transcendence]]'' | **''[[Transcendence]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | |||
**''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]'' | |||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
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[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Small arms]] | [[Category:Small arms]] | ||
[[Category:Needle weaponry]] | |||