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{{Title|Posu'gelka-pattern needler}} | {{Title|''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler}} | ||
{{Disambig header|the needler introduced in [[Halo Infinite]]|for needlers thoughout the series|Needler}} | {{Disambig header|the needler introduced in [[Halo Infinite]]|for needlers thoughout the series|Needler}} | ||
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|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.}} | ||
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|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | ||
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{{Article quote|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.{{Ref/Game|HI|[[Forge]] - [[Needler]] description|Quote=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.}}}} | |||
The '''''Posu'gelka''-pattern shard launcher''' is a pattern of [[needler]] manufactured by [[Lodam Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It was utilized by the [[Banished]] in [[2560]], during the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Human-Covenant War era]].{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | The '''''Posu'gelka''-pattern shard launcher''' is a pattern of [[needler]] manufactured by [[Lodam Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It was utilized by the [[Banished]] in [[2560]], during the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Human-Covenant War era]].{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | ||
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===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
{{Main|Needler}} | {{Main|Needler}} | ||
The ''Posu'gelka''-pattern shard launcher is one of the many needler variants manufactured by the Covenant and inherited its | The ''Posu'gelka''-pattern shard launcher is one of the many needler variants manufactured by the Covenant and inherited by its remnants.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} 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 crystal]]s still protruding from the upper cowling.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
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==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]]''': | <gallery class=center> | ||
File:HINF PinpointNeedler Icon.png|Pinpoint Needler | |||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
=== Changes from the [[Type-56D needler]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | === Changes from the [[Type-56D needler]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
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* Can supercombine even on a shielded target | * Can supercombine even on a shielded target | ||
* Spawns with 52 reserve rounds and can hold up to 78 rounds for a maximum of 104 shots. | * Spawns with 52 reserve rounds and can hold up to 78 rounds for a maximum of 104 shots. | ||
{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
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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 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. | ||
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File:HINF Needler melee attack 1.png|A melee attack with the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | File:HINF Needler melee attack 1.png|A melee attack with the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | ||
File:HINF Needler melee attack 2.png|A melee attack with the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler using the exposed shards. | File:HINF Needler melee attack 2.png|A melee attack with the ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler using the exposed shards. | ||
File:HINF Needler Firing.png|The ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler being fired by a [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]]. | |||
File:HINF Spartan Recon 2.jpg|A Spartan-IV sprinting with a ''Posu'gelka''-pattern needler. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 10:04, May 4, 2023
This article is about the needler introduced in Halo Infinite. For for needlers thoughout the series, see Needler.
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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
Design details
- 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
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
- 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
Gallery
Pre-release image of an in-engine render of the Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Skirmisher armed with a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Unggoy Conscript armed with a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Kig-Yar Freebooter holding 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
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Notes
- ^ 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
- ^ 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."
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