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{{Disambig header|the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]|the model introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]|Type-33 needler}}
{{Disambig header|the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]|the model introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]|Type-33 needler}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image = [[File:H5G-Render-Needler.png|300px]]
|name=Type-56D needler
|manufacturer =  
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-Needler.png|300px]]
|series = Type-56
|manufacturer=
|type = Guided munitions launcher
|series=[[Needler]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H5GNeedler|H5G|Needler}}{{Ref/Site|Id=HWNCF47|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=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}}
|cost =
|type=[[Subanese crystal-based weaponry]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}}
|variant =
|cost=
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|variant=*[[Hailstorm]]{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}}
|affiliation = [[Swords of Sanghelios]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
*[[Talon of the Lost]]
|weight =  
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}
|length =  
|length=
|width =  
|width=
|height =  
|height=
|ammotype = [[Subanese crystal|Crystalline explosive projectiles]]
|weight=
|feed = 22 needles/magazine<ref name="H5G">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref>
|ammotype=[[Subanese crystal]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}}
|operation =  
|feed=22 needles/magazine{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}
|rate = 480 RPM (automatic)<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgndXPFG27A '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Needlers Full Analysis'']</ref>
|operation=
|velocity = 32.31 m/s (106.0 ft/s; 72.28 mph){{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}
|rate=
|range = Short to medium
|velocity=
* 30.6 m (100.3 ft) {{C|unscoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}
|range=
* 36.7 m (120.3 ft) {{C|scoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}
}}
}}
The '''Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher''' ('''T-56 GML'''),{{Ref/Site|Id=HWNCF47|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=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}} more commonly known as the '''Needler''', is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-33 needler|Type-33 GML]].


== Variants ==
The '''Type-56D Guided Munitions Launcher''' ('''T-56D GML'''), more commonly known as the '''Needler''',{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}} is a weapon part of the [[Needler]] series of weapons. It was fielded by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}
=== Type-56D ===
The T-56D needler was extensively used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]]. It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 2 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.


==== Type-56D variants ====
==Summary==
* '''[[Hailstorm]]''': The ''Hailstorm'', based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history, is an improved needler that fires [[blamite]] shards at a 16% faster velocity, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a 50% larger magazine capacity with 33 needles.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.
===Design details===
* '''[[Talon of the Lost]]''': [[Sangheili]] miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the [[Suban]]ese crystals used in Needler ammunition, resulting in new creations like the ''Talon of the Lost''. It is an advanced needler that fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that can embed themselves into the armor of [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, and vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found as the first of four [[special weapons]] in the mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="reu">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdYguiXK-rI '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Guardians : Weapon Location Guide - ( Talon of the Lost ) - ( Mission 7 )'']</ref>
{{Main|Needler}}
*'''[[Pinpoint Needler]]''': Improved version of the needler with an increased mag from 26 to 30. It has been painted white and can lock on and track targets when they are in range and the user is zoomed in.
The Type-56D needler has an upper cowling where the crystal ammunition exposed sticks out of. The channel brace of the weapon is where the crystal ammunition is fired out of. The Type-56D needler features a holographic [[Smart scope]] projector on the channel brace. Before the needler fires, shards are broken and then launched forward.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}
 
===Ammunition===
{{Main|Subanese crystal}}
Like all needlers, the weapon makes use of [[Subanese crystal]], where on the Type-56D model it can hold 22 shards. After the crystal shards have been launched from needler, the shards home towards a target if one is present. If a shard hits a target it becomes chemically reactive and usually detonates, where if more than one shard is in a target it explodes in a "supercombine" chain reaction with the other shards.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}
 
===Usage===
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[human]]ity recorded this needler in 2556, calling it the Type-56D Guided Munitions Launcher.{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}} This needler was later fielded by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}
 
==Variants==
===Type-56D variants===
*'''[[Hailstorm]]''': The ''Hailstorm'', is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history, is an improved needler that fires [[blamite]] shards at high speed, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a larger magazine capacity with 33 needles.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5GHailstorm|H5G|Needler|Detail=Hailstorm}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm.
File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm.
</gallery>
*'''[[Talon of the Lost]]''': [[Sangheili]] miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the [[Suban]]ese crystals used in Needler ammunition, resulting in new creations like the ''Talon of the Lost''. It is an advanced needler that fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that can embed themselves into the armor of [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, and vehicles.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5GTalon|H5G|Needler|Detail=Talon of the Lost}}
<gallery>
File:H5G TOTL.png|Talon of the Lost.
File:H5G TOTL.png|Talon of the Lost.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Gameplay ==
==Gameplay==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-56 Needler}}
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-56 Needler}}
=== Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' the needler has a 480 RPM (automatic), a velocity of 32.31 m/s (106.0 ft/s; 72.28 mph), a range that is Short to medium, more specifically 30.6 m (100.3 ft) {{C|unscoped}} and 36.7 m (120.3 ft) {{C|scoped}}<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgndXPFG27A '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Needlers Full Analysis'']</ref> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 2 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.
 
The Hailstorm needler is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. It has a 16% faster velocity.
 
The Talon of the Lost needler is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found as the first of four [[special weapons]] in the mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="reu">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdYguiXK-rI '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Guardians : Weapon Location Guide - ( Talon of the Lost ) - ( Mission 7 )'']</ref>
 
===Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
* The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the ''Hailstorm'' features even faster-moving shards.
* The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the ''Hailstorm'' features even faster-moving shards.
* Can be smart scoped to increase the weapon's range by 20%. When smart scoped, it brings up a purple holographic display on the user's HUD.
* Can be smart scoped to increase the weapon's range by 20%. When smart scoped, it brings up a purple holographic display on the user's HUD.
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* Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds for a total of 88 rounds.
* Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds for a total of 88 rounds.
** The ''Hailstorm'' can have up to 99 reserve rounds for a total of 132 rounds.
** The ''Hailstorm'' can have up to 99 reserve rounds for a total of 132 rounds.
=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' ===
 
===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite''===
* The Needler now holds 26 rounds instead of 22 from ''Halo 4'' and ''Halo 5''.
* The Needler now holds 26 rounds instead of 22 from ''Halo 4'' and ''Halo 5''.
* The Needler has blue coloration and melee animation from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
* The Needler has blue coloration and melee animation from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
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* The reload animation for the Needler has changed.
* The reload animation for the Needler has changed.


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
=== Concept art ===
===Concept art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5GC-Needler.png|Concept art of the T-56D needler for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5GC-Needler.png|Concept art of the T-56D needler for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G_Needler_Concept.jpg|An unused concept of the Needler developed for ''Halo 5: Guardians'', redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the [[Type-58 Harvester]].
File:H5G_Needler_Concept.jpg|An unused concept of the Needler developed for ''Halo 5: Guardians'', redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the [[Type-58 Harvester]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
=== Screenshots ===
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the needler.
File:H5G-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the needler.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Hailstorm.png|''Hailstorm''.
File:Hailstorm.png|''Hailstorm''.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


== List of appearances ==
==List of appearances==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo Infinite]]''
* ''[[Halo Infinite]]''


== Sources ==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


Revision as of 17:47, January 24, 2022

This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, see Type-33 needler.
Type-56D needler
H5G-Render-Needler.png
Production overview

Model series:

Needler[1][2]

Type:

Subanese crystal-based weaponry[1][2]

Variants:

Specifications

Ammunition type:

Subanese crystal[1][2]

Feed system:

22 needles/magazine[1]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[1]

 

The Type-56D Guided Munitions Launcher (T-56D GML), more commonly known as the Needler,[2] is a weapon part of the Needler series of weapons. It was fielded by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant in October 2558.[1]

Summary

Design details

Main article: Needler

The Type-56D needler has an upper cowling where the crystal ammunition exposed sticks out of. The channel brace of the weapon is where the crystal ammunition is fired out of. The Type-56D needler features a holographic Smart scope projector on the channel brace. Before the needler fires, shards are broken and then launched forward.[1]

Ammunition

Main article: Subanese crystal

Like all needlers, the weapon makes use of Subanese crystal, where on the Type-56D model it can hold 22 shards. After the crystal shards have been launched from needler, the shards home towards a target if one is present. If a shard hits a target it becomes chemically reactive and usually detonates, where if more than one shard is in a target it explodes in a "supercombine" chain reaction with the other shards.[1]

Usage

After the Human-Covenant War, humanity recorded this needler in 2556, calling it the Type-56D Guided Munitions Launcher.[2] This needler was later fielded by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant in October 2558.[1]

Variants

Type-56D variants

  • Hailstorm: The Hailstorm, is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history, is an improved needler that fires blamite shards at high speed, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a larger magazine capacity with 33 needles.[3]
  • Hailstorm.

    Hailstorm.

  • Talon of the Lost: Sangheili miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the Subanese crystals used in Needler ammunition, resulting in new creations like the Talon of the Lost. It is an advanced needler that fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that can embed themselves into the armor of Mgalekgolo, Promethean Knights, and vehicles.[4]
  • Talon of the Lost.

    Talon of the Lost.

Gameplay

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to Type-56D needler on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Halo 5: Guardians

In Halo 5: Guardians the needler has a 480 RPM (automatic), a velocity of 32.31 m/s (106.0 ft/s; 72.28 mph), a range that is Short to medium, more specifically 30.6 m (100.3 ft) (unscoped) and 36.7 m (120.3 ft) (scoped)[5] It is ranked a Common REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 2 energy while giving 50 REQ points if sold.

The Hailstorm needler is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. It has a 16% faster velocity.

The Talon of the Lost needler is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found as the first of four special weapons in the mission Reunion.[6]

Changes from the Type-33 needler in Halo 2: Anniversary

  • The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the Hailstorm features even faster-moving shards.
  • Can be smart scoped to increase the weapon's range by 20%. When smart scoped, it brings up a purple holographic display on the user's HUD.
  • Super-combines with 7 rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 3.
  • Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds for a total of 88 rounds.
    • The Hailstorm can have up to 99 reserve rounds for a total of 132 rounds.

Changes from Halo 5: Guardians to Halo Infinite

  • The Needler now holds 26 rounds instead of 22 from Halo 4 and Halo 5.
  • The Needler has blue coloration and melee animation from Halo: Combat Evolved.
  • The Needler has been streamlined from its more “organic” appearance in Halo 5: Guardians.
  • The Needler now has an ammo counter on the back of the weapon.
  • The needler requires 12 needles for the supércombine effect to activate.
  • The reload animation for the Needler has changed.

Gallery

Concept art

  • H5GC-Needler.png

    Concept art of the T-56D needler for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • H5G Needler Concept.jpg

    An unused concept of the Needler developed for Halo 5: Guardians, redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the Type-58 Harvester.

Screenshots

  • Renders of the needler.

    Renders of the needler.

  • Kelly-087 (left) with a Needler in a Halo 5: Guardians pre-release screenshot.

    Kelly-087 (left) with a Needler in a Halo 5: Guardians pre-release screenshot.

  • Frederic-104 with a Needler in the final release of Halo 5: Guardians.

    Frederic-104 with a Needler in the final release of Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Fred-104 with the Talon of the Lost.

    Fred-104 with the Talon of the Lost.

  • First-person view of the needler by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the needler by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the needler by John-117 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    Smart scope with the needler by John-117 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • First-person view of the Talon of the Lost by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the Talon of the Lost by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • First-person view of the needler.

    First-person view of the needler.

  • Smart scope with the needler.

    Smart scope with the needler.

  • Third-person view of a needler engaged in smart scope.

    Third-person view of a needler engaged in smart scope.

  • First-person view of the Hailstorm.

    First-person view of the Hailstorm.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Hailstorm.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Hailstorm.

  • First-person view of the Talon of the Lost.

    First-person view of the Talon of the Lost.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the Talon of the Lost.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the Talon of the Lost.

  • A NOBLE-clad Spartan-IV firing the Talon of the Lost.

    A NOBLE-clad Spartan-IV firing the Talon of the Lost.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

  • Hailstorm.

    Hailstorm.

  • Talon of the Lost.

    Talon of the Lost.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo 5: Guardians, Needler
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint - News, Canon Fodder, Locke & Load (Retrieved on Aug 2, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Needler: Hailstorm
  4. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Needler: Talon of the Lost
  5. ^ YouTube - Halo 5 | Needlers Full Analysis
  6. ^ YouTube - Halo 5 Guardians : Weapon Location Guide - ( Talon of the Lost ) - ( Mission 7 )

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