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'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[Linda-058]]. <ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Linda-058]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


==Development History==
==Background==
Nornfang was originally manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team, before it went missing.<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction'']</ref> ''Nornfang'' fires high explosive armor piercing (HEAP) rounds. Modifications incorporated by Linda-058 ensure the [[Motion Tracker]] is visible even while zoomed in.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>
Nornfang was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction'']</ref> Linda loads Nornfang with [[14.5x114mm]] High-Explosive Armor-Piercing (HEAP) rounds. She has modified the rifle to ensure her HUD's [[motion tracker]] is visible even while using its optics.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. ''Nornfang'' does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Unlike other weapons the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[Smart scope]].  
Nornfang is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Warzone]] mode. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Unlike other weapons the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[smart scope]].  


In the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission [[Unconfirmed]] in the Prowler that Blue Team arrived in, lacking its Damage Boost from multiplayer.
In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission "[[Unconfirmed]]" aboard Blue Team's [[ONI Acrisius|prowler]]. The campaign version lacks the Warzone version's inherent Damage Boost.
 
==Trivia==
*In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], the [[Wikipedia:Norns|Norns]] are supernatural women who control the destinies of the gods and all mortal beings. They are analogous to the [[Wikipedia:Moirai|Fates]] of Greek mythology.
*Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of [[Fireteam Osiris]] to acquire Nornfang from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
*Nornfang's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|Development image of the ''Nornfang''.
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|Development image of Nornfang.
File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png|''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png|Nornfang in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using ''Nornfang'' during the [[Raid on Argent Moon]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using Nornfang during the [[raid on Argent Moon]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-OsirisNornfang.png|[[Jameson Locke]] using ''Nornfang'' during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]].
File:H5G-OsirisNornfang.png|[[Jameson Locke]] using Nornfang during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]].
File:H5G-MPNornfangHUD.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' on [[The Rig]].
File:H5G-MPNornfangHUD.png|First-person view of Nornfang on [[The Rig]].
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|A [[Requisition system|REQ]] card of ''Nornfang''.
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|Nornfang's [[Requisition system|REQ card]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 10:38, January 10, 2017

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Nornfang is a custom-crafted SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle hand-tuned by Spartan Linda-058.[1]

Background

Nornfang was manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.[2] Linda loads Nornfang with 14.5x114mm High-Explosive Armor-Piercing (HEAP) rounds. She has modified the rifle to ensure her HUD's motion tracker is visible even while using its optics.[3]

Gameplay

Nornfang is a mythic weapon in Halo 5: Guardians' Warzone mode. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Unlike other weapons the motion sensor is still visible even when using smart scope.

In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission "Unconfirmed" aboard Blue Team's prowler. The campaign version lacks the Warzone version's inherent Damage Boost.

Trivia

  • In Norse mythology, the Norns are supernatural women who control the destinies of the gods and all mortal beings. They are analogous to the Fates of Greek mythology.
  • Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of Fireteam Osiris to acquire Nornfang from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
  • Nornfang's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped is mechanically identical to the Awareness support upgrade from Halo 4.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 5: Guardians
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load
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