Zubo-pattern beam rifle: Difference between revisions

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{{Center|For the '''beam rifle''' used in the original Halo Trilogy, see [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]].}}

{{Weapon Infobox

|image=[[File:H2A T27SASR.png|350px]]

|manufacturer= [[Merchants of Qikost]]<ref name="THB 9.19.12">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/19/The-Halo-Bulletin-91912-.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin''': ''9.19.12'']</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/beam-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Beam Rifle'']</ref>

|type=Special application [[sniper rifle]]

|service= [[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]

|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]]

|length={{Convert|176|cm|in}}<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 88''</ref>

|width={{Convert|25.8|cm|in}}<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H4VG"/>

|height={{Convert|46.1|cm|in}}<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H4VG"/>

|weight={{Convert|18|kg|lb}}<ref name="universe"/>

|ammotype=Accelerated ionized [[hydrogen]] gas<ref name="universe"/>

|feed=100 battery units (10 shots)<ref name="universe"/>

|operation=Particle acceleration

|rate=  

|range=Long

The '''Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle''' ('''T27 SASR'''), otherwise known as the '''beam rifle''', is a long-range [[Covenant]] weapon.<ref name="THB 9.19.12"/>

===Service history===

The T27 SASR is manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]]. As evidenced by its designation, the Type-27 was cataloged [[2527|much earlier]] in the [[Human-Covenant War]] than the comparable [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]], which shares the "beam rifle" moniker. Though the T50 was encountered as early as [[2531]],<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> it was not cataloged until [[2550]] and did not become a particularly common weapon until [[2552]],<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3beamrifle '''Bungie.net:''' ''Type-50 Sniper Rifle System'']</ref> which suggests that the Type-27 saw more predominant use throughout most of the war. Despite being supplemented or perhaps replaced by functionally similar weapons, the Type-27 saw continued use among [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces as late as [[2558|October, 2558]].<ref name="THB 9.19.12"/><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> The T-27 SASR is now the Covenant’s primary long-range special application weapon, used almost exclusively by scouting personnel and designated marksmen. It is ranked a Rare REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at Level 6 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.

===Design details===

The Type-27 beam rifle is quite similar in design to the Type-50, suggesting that both weapons were derived from the same ancient [[Sangheili]] design.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 71''</ref> However, the Type-27 has a bulkier profile akin to that of the [[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]]. In comparison with the Type-50, the weapon's firing channel is better concealed and is set closer to the muzzle. It features an enclosed focusing crystal compartment rather than its counterpart's open layout. Another major difference is that the Type-27's grip faces straight back, whereas the Type-50's is angled upward; this allows the user to maintain a conventional shooting posture rather than being forced to fire from below the shoulder. The weapon's grip also differs from the Type-52's in the fact that the Sangheili-designed ergonomic grip has been reconfigured to a smaller thumbhole with additional hand grips, usable by multiple species with different hand structures.<ref name="THB 9.19.12"/> Through the ionization of hydrogen gas and the use of a linear accelerator, a powerful beam is emitted at hypervelocity speeds, lethally striking enemy targets. The weapon features a 4x to 10x [[Smart-link|smart-linked]] scope which will give off a bright purple shine while zoomed in.<ref name="H5G"/>

==Variants==

===Sword of the Faithful===

The ''Sword of the Faithful'' is the personalized beam rifle of the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s majordomo. It features enhanced hipfire accuracy, faster heat dissipation, and a higher rate of fire compared to normal T27 beam rifles. It is ranked a Ultra-Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 6 energy while giving 150 REQ points if sold.<ref name="H5G"/>

===Krith's Left Hand===

''Krith's Left Hand'' was reclaimed from the [[Krith|Kig-Yar Pirate Prince's]] personal vaults by [[Ripa 'Moramee]] sometime before the latter became the [[Arbiter]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Unlike other beam rifles ''Krith's Left Hand'' fires in three-round bursts with one pull of the trigger. A single burst will kill a Spartan in [[War Games]]. It is ranked a Legendary REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 7 energy while giving 200 REQ points if sold.<ref name="H5G"/>

File:H4-T27SASParticleBeamRifle.png|The Type-27 Beam Rifle in ''Halo 4''.

File:BeamRifle-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Type-27 Beam Rifle.

File:Halo4-T27SASParticleBeamRifle.png|Alternate render of the Type-27 Beam Rifle.

File:Beamrifle.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] wielding the Type-27 SASR.

File:H4 profile - JackalSniper.png|A [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Jackal Sniper]] wielding the beam rifle.

File:H4-Campaign-T27BeamRifle-HUD.jpg|First-person view of the beam rifle in ''Halo 4'' campaign.

File:H4-T27SASPBR-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the beam rifle in ''Halo 4'' multiplayer.

File:H4-MP-T27SASPBR-HUD.jpg|The Beam Rifle being used in ''Halo 4'''s multiplayer.

==List of appearances==

*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}

**''[[Spartan Ops]]''

*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''

*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''

*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

*''[[Halo Online]]''

==Sources==

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{{Covenant Weapons}}

[[Category:Directed-energy weapons]]