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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|name=Posu'gelka-pattern needler | |name=Posu'gelka-pattern needler | ||
|image=[[File:HINF | |image=[[File:HINF Needler Crop.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Lodam Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=479}}{{Ref/Note|Id=Lodham|Given that Lodam Armory is a known manufacturer of the Needler, it is likely that the "Lodham Armory" manufacturer mentioned in ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' is a misprint.}} | |manufacturer=[[Lodam Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=479}}{{Ref/Note|Id=Lodham|Given that Lodam Armory is a known manufacturer of the Needler, it is likely that the "Lodham Armory" manufacturer mentioned in ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' is a misprint.}} | ||
|series=[[Needler]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hinf|HI|Gameplay}} | |series=[[Needler]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hinf|HI|Gameplay}} | ||
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|weight= | |weight= | ||
|ammotype=[[Subanese crystal]]line shard{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | |ammotype=[[Subanese crystal]]line shard{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | ||
|capacity= | |||
|feed=26 shards/magazine{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |feed=26 shards/magazine{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|operation=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |operation=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|rate= | |rate= | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|optics= | |||
|range= | |range= | ||
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | ||
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This needler was fielded by [[Banished]] forces during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in [[2560]]. It was primarily used by [[Unggoy Conscript]]s and [[Unggoy Ultra|Ultras]], [[Kig-Yar Freebooter]]s, and [[Skirmisher]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | This needler was fielded by [[Banished]] forces during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in [[2560]]. It was primarily used by [[Unggoy Conscript]]s and [[Unggoy Ultra|Ultras]], [[Kig-Yar Freebooter]]s, and [[Skirmisher]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | ||
==Variants== | ===Variants=== | ||
*'''[[Pinpoint Needler]]''': A modified variant of the needler with a white chassis and an increased magazine from 26 to 30.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} 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|hinf}} 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 Pinpoint Crop.png|Pinpoint Needler | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==In-game information== | |||
{{Article quote|Exotic, guided-munitions weapon firing crystalline shards that track, impale, and detonate on soft targets.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Needler description}}}} | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF-Needler.png|Pre-release image of an in-engine render of the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | File:HINF-Needler.png|Pre-release image of an in-engine render of the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | ||
File:HINF Pre-Release Needler Render.png|Pre-release render of the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | |||
File:HINF SkirmisherClose.png|A Banished Skirmisher armed with a ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | File:HINF SkirmisherClose.png|A Banished Skirmisher armed with a ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | ||
File:HINF-Freebooter.jpg|A Banished Kig-Yar Freebooter holding a ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | File:HINF-Freebooter.jpg|A Banished Kig-Yar Freebooter holding a ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | ||
File:HINF-GruntForgeAI.jpg|A Banished Unggoy Conscript armed with a ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | |||
File:HINF Conservatory Warlord Chieftain duo.png|First-person view of the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler being fired. | File:HINF Conservatory Warlord Chieftain duo.png|First-person view of the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler being fired. | ||
File:HINF Needler Supercombine.png|A supercombine explosion caused by a ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | File:HINF Needler Supercombine.png|A supercombine explosion caused by a ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]'' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Small arms]] | [[Category:Small arms]] | ||
[[Category:Needle weaponry]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:46, March 8, 2024
This article is about the needler introduced in Halo Infinite. For for needlers thoughout the series, see Needler.
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Subanese crystalline shard[2] |
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| “ | The Needler is an exotic Covenant weapon that fires shards of resonant crystal that home-in on living targets. If enough shards are embedded over a short time they will detonate in a massive 'supercombine' explosion. The shards move slowly, but at short range even a Spartan will have difficulty dodging the projectiles.[3] | ” |
The Posu'gelka-pattern shard launcher is a pattern of needler manufactured by Lodam Armory.[1] It was utilized by the Banished in 2560, during the post-Human-Covenant War era.[2]
Summary[edit]
Design details[edit]
- Main article: Needler
The Posu'gelka-pattern shard launcher is one of the many needler variants manufactured by the Covenant and inherited by its remnants.[1] This design pattern of needler notably features a display on the back of the upper chassis; the display features 18 dots and functions similarly to an ammo counter. However, rather than displaying the remaining number of shards that could be fired from the magazine, it displays the corresponding number of Subanese crystals still protruding from the upper cowling.[2]
Usage[edit]
This needler was fielded by Banished forces during the Battle for Zeta Halo in 2560. It was primarily used by Unggoy Conscripts and Ultras, Kig-Yar Freebooters, and Skirmishers.[2]
Variants[edit]
- Pinpoint Needler: A modified variant of the needler with a white chassis and an increased magazine from 26 to 30.[2] It features an advanced target acquisition ability and its shards have a lower "supercombine" requirement.[4]
Pinpoint Needler
In-game information[edit]
| “ | Exotic, guided-munitions weapon firing crystalline shards that track, impale, and detonate on soft targets.[5] | ” |
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Gallery[edit]
Pre-release image of an in-engine render of the Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
Pre-release render of the Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Skirmisher armed with a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Kig-Yar Freebooter holding a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Unggoy Conscript armed with a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
First-person view of the Posu'gelka-pattern needler being fired.
A supercombine explosion caused by a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A supercombine explosion kills a Jiralhanae warrior.
A melee attack with the Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A melee attack with the Posu'gelka-pattern needler using the exposed shards.
The Posu'gelka-pattern needler being fired by a SPARTAN-IV.
A Spartan-IV sprinting with a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
- Halo: Flashpoint
Notes[edit]
- ^ Given that Lodam Armory is a known manufacturer of the Needler, it is likely that the "Lodham Armory" manufacturer mentioned in Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) is a misprint.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 479
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Infinite, Gameplay
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Needler description: "The Needler is an exotic Covenant weapon that fires shards of resonant crystal that home-in on living targets. If enough shards are embedded over a short time they will detonate in a massive 'supercombine' explosion. The shards move slowly, but at short range even a Spartan will have difficulty dodging the projectiles."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Pinpoint Needler description: "Modified Needler with advanced target acquisition and lower supercombine requirement."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - Needler description
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