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| manufacturer = [[Forerunner]] origin | | manufacturer = [[Forerunner]] origin | ||
| series = Z-750 | | series = Z-750 | ||
| type = Special application [[sniper rifle]] | | type = Special application [[sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/binary-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Binary Rifle|D=28|M=10|Y=2021}} | ||
| cost = | | cost = | ||
| variant = | | variant = | ||
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| height = {{Convert|39.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | height = {{Convert|39.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
| weight = {{Convert|16.1|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | weight = {{Convert|16.1|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
| ammotype = Ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | ammotype = Ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/f3e81bc5-ce1c-4b78-932b-5e26a6fafd7e/binary-rifle-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Binary Rifle|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Forerunner Weapons}} | ||
| feed = Two rounds | | feed = Two rounds | ||
| operation = | | operation = | ||
| rate = | | rate = | ||
| velocity = | | velocity = | ||
| range = Very long | | range = Very long | ||
| service = | | service = | ||
* [[Forerunner-Flood war]] | * [[Forerunner-Flood war]] | ||
* [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | * [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''binary rifle''' {{ZClass|750|Special Application Sniper Rifle|SASR}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} is a [[Forerunner]] [[Directed-energy weapon|energy channel weapon]].<ref name="Binary GP">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZCyrDbW1QE '''YouTube''' - ''Binary Rifle first look - Halo 4'']</ref> It is often carried by [[Promethean]] [[Knight Lancer]]s, [[Armiger Sniper]]s, and [[Crawler Snipe]]s. | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
Considered to be a brutal masterpiece of [[Forerunner]] weaponcraft,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the binary rifle is a weapon used by [[Promethean Knight]] units and certain types of [[Promethean Crawler|Crawler]] units encountered on [[Requiem]]. Originally designed to combat the [[Flood]] at extremely long ranges, the Z-750 binary rifle is equipped with twin, core-mounted particle accelerators which fire ionized particle beams containing jacketed antimatter particles. The incredible power and accuracy of this weapon make it highly lethal, allowing it to neutralize most targets with a single shot, disintegrating the body of the target.{{Ref/Reuse| | Considered to be a brutal masterpiece of [[Forerunner]] weaponcraft,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the binary rifle is a weapon used by [[Promethean Knight]] units and certain types of [[Promethean Crawler|Crawler]] units encountered on [[Requiem]]. Originally designed to combat the [[Flood]] at extremely long ranges, the Z-750 binary rifle is equipped with twin, core-mounted particle accelerators which fire ionized particle beams containing jacketed antimatter particles. The incredible power and accuracy of this weapon make it highly lethal, allowing it to neutralize most targets with a single shot, disintegrating the body of the target.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} | ||
The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and has two zoom levels, 5× and 10×. The rifle emits a highly visible orange beam from its barrel when aiming, allowing opponents to trace the user's location.{{Ref/Reuse|Binary GP}} The Binary Rifle was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22| | The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and has two zoom levels, 5× and 10×. The rifle emits a highly visible orange beam from its barrel when aiming, allowing opponents to trace the user's location.{{Ref/Reuse|Binary GP}} The Binary Rifle was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=393}} | ||
Sometime after the events on [[Requiem]] in [[2558]], models of the binary rifle have been encountered that fire a concentrated beam of energy, instead of just firing single shots. | Sometime after the events on [[Requiem]] in [[2558]], models of the binary rifle have been encountered that fire a concentrated beam of energy, instead of just firing single shots.{{Ref/Site|Id=cf47|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - 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}} | ||
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
* '''[[Retina of the Mind's Eye]]''': The ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'', an improved model with a larger magazine capacity, contains a shackled [[ancilla]] at its core. It can be requisitioned as a Level 6 Ultra Rare REQ in [[Warzone]]. | * '''[[Retina of the Mind's Eye]]''': The ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'', an improved model with a larger magazine capacity, contains a shackled [[ancilla]] at its core. It can be requisitioned as a Level 6 Ultra Rare REQ in [[Warzone]].{{Ref/Game|Id=retina|H5G|[[Retina of the Mind's Eye]] [[List of REQ cards#Weapons|REQ card]]|Quote=The core of this ancient weapon holds a shackled mind. Improved Binary Rifle upgraded with additional magazine capacity.}} | ||
* '''[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]]''': The ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'', named in reference to the [[ecumene]] [[Capital]], is an advanced model that incorporates dual beam emitters that enhance the weapon's anti-armor utility and increase the pulse duration, thereby decreasing maximum firing rate to just 26 RPM. Requisitionable as a Level 7 Legendary REQ in Warzone, it can also be found as a [[ | * '''[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]]''': The ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'', named in reference to the [[ecumene]] [[Capital]], is an advanced model that incorporates dual beam emitters that enhance the weapon's anti-armor utility and increase the pulse duration, thereby decreasing maximum firing rate to just 26 RPM. Requisitionable as a Level 7 Legendary REQ in Warzone, it can also be found as a [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the campaign missions [[Reunion]] and [[Guardians]].{{Ref/Game|Id=twin|H5G|[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]] REQ card|Quote=A twin missing its sibling. Advanced Binary Rifle modified with dual beam emitters that enhance the rifle's anti-armor utility.}} | ||
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File:Halo 5 Binary Rotme.png|Retina of the Mind's Eye. | File:Halo 5 Binary Rotme.png|Retina of the Mind's Eye. | ||
File:H5G Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.png|Twin Jewels of Maethrillian. | File:H5G Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.png|Twin Jewels of Maethrillian. | ||
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== Operational history == | == Operational history == | ||
At the height of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle was used by the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]'s [[Warrior-Servant]]s and military constructs alike against the parasitic [[Flood]]. The binary rifle was used to eliminate emerging [[keymind]]s and particularly dangerous Flood warforms.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The binary rifle became critically necessary when dealing with large [[Flood pure form]]s. | At the height of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle was used by the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]'s [[Warrior-Servant]]s and military constructs alike against the parasitic [[Flood]]. The binary rifle was used to eliminate emerging [[keymind]]s and particularly dangerous Flood warforms.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The binary rifle became critically necessary when dealing with large [[Flood pure form]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=100}} | ||
Following [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the [[Halo Array]] and the loss of the Forerunner's control through the [[Domain]], many binary rifles had their security measures triggered, reducing them to formless fragments. Those located on the [[Promethean]] [[shield world]] of [[Requiem]] had their own master keys and remained intact, wielded by [[Promethean Knight]]s that guarded the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] at the behest of the [[Librarian]]. However, in [[2557]], with the Didact's release, the Prometheans under his command once again utilized the binary rifles to eradicate [[human]]s of the [[Unified Earth Government]]. However, with the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|apparent defeat]] shortly after, the Prometheans and their weapons entered the service of the Didact's ally, [[Jul 'Mdama]] and his [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. Later, once [[Cortana]] took control of the Prometheans, the binary rifles became weapons of the [[Created]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | Following [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the [[Halo Array]] and the loss of the Forerunner's control through the [[Domain]], many binary rifles had their security measures triggered, reducing them to formless fragments. Those located on the [[Promethean]] [[shield world]] of [[Requiem]] had their own master keys and remained intact, wielded by [[Promethean Knight]]s that guarded the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] at the behest of the [[Librarian]]. However, in [[2557]], with the Didact's release, the Prometheans under his command once again utilized the binary rifles to eradicate [[human]]s of the [[Unified Earth Government]]. However, with the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|apparent defeat]] shortly after, the Prometheans and their weapons entered the service of the Didact's ally, [[Jul 'Mdama]] and his [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. Later, once [[Cortana]] took control of the Prometheans, the binary rifles became weapons of the [[Created]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
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=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | === Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | ||
* Fires a short pulse of energy instead of single shots. While it retains the same level of raw power provided all hits land, it is no longer capable of killing the instant it is fired. The majority of the beam must hit the target to result in a kill. | * Fires a short pulse of energy instead of single shots. While it retains the same level of raw power provided all hits land, it is no longer capable of killing the instant it is fired. The majority of the beam must hit the target to result in a kill. | ||
** This version of the Binary Rifle can be considered a spiritual successor to a ''[[Halo: Reach]]''-exclusive weapon, the [[ | ** This version of the Binary Rifle can be considered a spiritual successor to a ''[[Halo: Reach]]''-exclusive weapon, the [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|Focus Rifle]]. | ||
* When aimed at by the rifle, the target player's visor receives a bright glare to alert them. | * When aimed at by the rifle, the target player's visor receives a bright glare to alert them. | ||
* Reload speed slightly shortened. | * Reload speed slightly shortened. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle}} | ||
=== | === Illustrations === | ||
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File:FastKelly.jpg|[[Linda-058]] using a binary rifle against the [[Ur-Didact]] during the [[Mission to Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | |||
File:HSS-Cinematic-Ancient Enemies.jpg|Promethean Knights armed with binary rifles during the [[Battle of New Phoenix]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. | |||
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=== ''Halo 4'' === | |||
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File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle for ''[[Halo 4]]''. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle. | File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle for ''[[Halo 4]]''. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle. | ||
File:H4 - LibrarianGun.jpg|The [[Librarian]] with a binary rifle in the ''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Halo 4 terminals]]''. | |||
File:H4-Z750BinarySniperRifle-AltRender.png|Profile picture of the Binary Rifle. | File:H4-Z750BinarySniperRifle-AltRender.png|Profile picture of the Binary Rifle. | ||
File:BinaryRifle-HUD.png|HUD icon of the Binary Rifle. | File:BinaryRifle-HUD.png|HUD icon of the Binary Rifle. | ||
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File:Z-750_scoped.jpg|A [[RAIDER-class Mjolnir|Raider]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] utilizing the Z-750's scope's zoom functionality. | File:Z-750_scoped.jpg|A [[RAIDER-class Mjolnir|Raider]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] utilizing the Z-750's scope's zoom functionality. | ||
File:H4-Concept-BinaryRifle-ScopeZoom.jpg|A render of the binary rifle scope. | File:H4-Concept-BinaryRifle-ScopeZoom.jpg|A render of the binary rifle scope. | ||
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=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | |||
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File:H5G-Z750.png|The Z-750 SASR in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-Z750.png|The Z-750 SASR in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-Z750HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the binary rifle by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | File:H5G-Z750HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the binary rifle by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | ||
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File:H5G-Shinobi&750.jpg|A [[SHINOBI-class Mjolnir|Shinobi]]-clad Spartan-IV with a binary rifle on [[Dispatch]]. | File:H5G-Shinobi&750.jpg|A [[SHINOBI-class Mjolnir|Shinobi]]-clad Spartan-IV with a binary rifle on [[Dispatch]]. | ||
File:H5G-KigYarRanger&Z750.png|A [[Kig-Yar Ranger]] with a binary rifle on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]]. | File:H5G-KigYarRanger&Z750.png|A [[Kig-Yar Ranger]] with a binary rifle on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]]. | ||
File:H5G-SoldierSniper&Z750.png|A | File:H5G-SoldierSniper&Z750.png|A Armiger Sniper with a binary rifle on [[Attack on Sanctum]]. | ||
File:H5G-ROTMEHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-ROTMEHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-ROTME.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV using ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'' in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' remake of [[Chill Out]]. | File:H5G-ROTME.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV using ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'' in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' remake of [[Chill Out]]. | ||
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File:REQ Card - Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.png|''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian''. | File:REQ Card - Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.png|''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== List of appearances == | == List of appearances == | ||