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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Center|''This article is about the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]. For the model introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], see [[Type-33 needler]].''}}
{{Disambig header|the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]|other models|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
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|cost =
|type=[[Needle-based weaponry]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}}
|variant =
|cost=
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|variant=*[[Hailstorm]]{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}}
|affiliation = [[Swords of Sanghelios]]
*[[Talon of the Lost]]
<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]]
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}
|weight =
|length=
|length =  
|width=
|width =  
|height=
|height =  
|weight=
|ammotype = [[Subanese crystal|Crystalline explosive projectiles]]
|ammotype=[[Subanese crystal]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}}
|feed = 22 needles/magazine<ref name="H5G">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref>
|capacity=
|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 name="analysis"/>
|rate=
|range = Short to medium
|velocity=
* 30.6 m (100.3 ft) {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="analysis"/>
|optics=
* 36.7 m (120.3 ft) {{C|scoped}}<ref name="analysis"/>
|range=
}}
}}
The '''Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher''' ('''T-56 GML''')<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>, 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 variant 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 name="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 name="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 [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] 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}}
<gallery>
The Type-56D needler is one of the many needler variants that fire [[Subanese crystal]]line shards capable of homing in on targets. The Type-56D needler notably features a [[Smart scope]] projector that project a holographic display behind the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}
 
===Usage===
This variant of the needler was likely catalogued by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] in 2556, after the [[Human-Covenant War]], as indicated by its [[Type classification system|type designation]] of "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==
*'''[[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=hailstorm|H5G|[[Hailstorm]] [[List of REQ cards#Weapons|REQ card]]|Quote=The Hailstorm owes much to a pre-Covenant weapon used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history. Improved Needler which fires fast-moving crystal shards that exhibit strong homing behavior.}}
<gallery class=center>
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=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.}}
<gallery class=center>
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''===
The standard needler 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 (Halo 5: Guardians)|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.
* Super-combines with [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''.
* Super-combines with [[seven|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.
* 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.


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
=== Normal gallery ===
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:H5G Needler Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the T-56D needler for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Needler Concept 2.jpg|An unused concept of the Needler, redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the {{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}}.
File:H5G-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the needler's high-poly model.
File:H5G Needler Render 1.jpg|A profile view of the needler.
File:H5G Needler Render 2.jpg|Angled views of the needler.
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
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-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the needler.
File:H5G-Kelly&Needler.jpg|[[Kelly-087]] (left) with a Needler in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' pre-release screenshot.
File:H5G-Kelly&Needler.jpg|[[Kelly-087]] (left) with a Needler in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' pre-release screenshot.
File:H5G-Fred&T56D.png|[[Fred-104]] with a Needler in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Fred&T56D.png|[[Frederic-104]] with a Needler in the final release of ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Fred&TOTL.png|Fred-104 with the ''Talon of the Lost''.
File:H5G-Fred&TOTL.png|Fred-104 with the ''Talon of the Lost''.
File:H5G-T56DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the needler by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-T56DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the needler by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
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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}}


== Sources ==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Covenant Weapons}}
{{Covenant rifles}}


[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Small arms]]
[[Category:Small arms]]
[[Category:Needle weaponry]]

Latest revision as of 17:45, June 9, 2023

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

Model series:

Needler[1][2]

Type:

Needle-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 variant of the Needler series of weapons. It was fielded by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant in October 2558.[1]

Summary[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Needler

The Type-56D needler is one of the many needler variants that fire Subanese crystalline shards capable of homing in on targets. The Type-56D needler notably features a Smart scope projector that project a holographic display behind the weapon.[1]

Usage[edit]

This variant of the needler was likely catalogued by the Office of Naval Intelligence in 2556, after the Human-Covenant War, as indicated by its type designation of "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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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[edit]

The standard needler 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.[5]

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

  • 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.

Gallery[edit]

Development images[edit]

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

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

  • An unused concept of the Needler, redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the Za'zayara-pattern Harvester.

    An unused concept of the Needler, redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the Za'zayara-pattern Harvester.

  • Renders of the needler's high-poly model.

    Renders of the needler's high-poly model.

  • A profile view of the needler.

    A profile view of the needler.

  • Angled views of the needler.

    Angled views of the needler.

Screenshots[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • Hailstorm.

    Hailstorm.

  • Talon of the Lost.

    Talon of the Lost.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h 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, Hailstorm REQ card: "The Hailstorm owes much to a pre-Covenant weapon used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history. Improved Needler which fires fast-moving crystal shards that exhibit strong homing behavior."
  4. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Talon of the Lost REQ card: "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."
  5. ^ YouTube - Halo 5 Guardians : Weapon Location Guide - ( Talon of the Lost ) - ( Mission 7 )

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