Elutuzem-pattern stalker rifle: Difference between revisions

|name=''Elutuzem''-pattern long shooter

|manufacturer=[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

|type=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy]] [[sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023|Quote=Long-range plasma sniper rifle.}}

|variant=[[Stalker Rifle Ultra]]

|length={{Convert|134.1|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

|ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

|feed=32 bolts{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

|operation=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

|rate=High{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}

|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]

{{Article quote|The Stalker Rifle is a [[Hesduros|Hesduron]]-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the [[Banished]]. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|[[Forge]] - Stalker Rifle description|Quote=The Stalker Rifle is a Hesduron-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the Banished. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire.}}}}

The '''''Elutuzem''-pattern long shooter''', also known as the '''stalker rifle''', is a semi-automatic [[Plasma weaponry|plasma]] [[sniper rifle]] in service with the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=479}}

 

===Design details===

Although the stalker rifle resembles the [[Particle beam rifle|particle acceleration weapons]] used by the original [[Covenant]], it differs in functionality and performance. The stalker rifle employs the same electromagnetic compositors as the {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}} to launch bolts of superheated plasma at extraordinary distances. It contains a native-link system that allows for various optics configurations, including 3× and 6× magnifications. [[Atriox]]'s elite [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s worked closely with the [[Merchants of Qikost]] to perfect this integrated sighting system.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

 

===Usage===

{{Quote|The [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] would be proud.|[[Iratus]] during a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}}

Stalker rifles were originally used by [[sniper]]s in the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Site|Id=CFEE|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-encyclopedia-extravaganza|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza|D=01|M=06|Y=2022}} and have become a preferred weapon of Banished snipers and scouts - especially those closest to [[Atriox]] and [[Escharum]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], the stalker rifle was commonly employed by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|HI|gameplay}}

===Variants===

*'''[[Stalker Rifle Ultra]]''': A modified variant of the stalker rifle with a higher rate of fire. It can be fired 12 times before overheating and holds 64 shots at full charge instead of 32.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Stalker Rifle Ultra description|Quote=Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output.}} Used by [[Barroth]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}

==In-game information==

The Stalker Rifle in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' is a semi-automatic directed-energy weapon that serves as a hybrid between the {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}} and the {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}. It is capable of venting, but if fired 7 times in a row without waiting, the stalker rifle will overheat. It is capable of killing a Spartan in 3 headshots in multiplayer. In the campaign, the stalker rifle is wielded exclusively by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, though [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] may also pick up nearby unused or dropped stalker rifles.

The stalker rifle was first revealed as a weapon included in with the [[Kig-Yar Sniper]] figure in the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' line.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Merch|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|TheLegendary117|1308144087095271425|Tom Garrett}}  

File:MERCH_HINF_JackalSniper.jpg|The Jackal Sniper figure with the stalker rifle.

File:MERCH StalkerRifle.png|Close-up of the stalker rifle toy.