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|range=950 meters (3,117 feet)<ref name="range" group="note">The [[:File:BRhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the BR85's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.</ref> | |range=950 meters (3,117 feet)<ref name="range" group="note">The [[:File:BRhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the BR85's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.</ref> | ||
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The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="LAL"/> | The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="LAL"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The BR85 entered service as early as [[2525]],<ref name="Shirt">[https://ton.twitter.com/i/ton/data/dm/916204255660429317/916204239088701440/ZB6D2AHs.jpg BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt]</ref> but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended.<ref name="LAL"/> Prior to March [[2557]] several BR85Ns were delivered to [[Argent Moon]].<ref name="Blue">''Halo 5: Guardians'', | The BR85 entered service as early as [[2525]],<ref name="Shirt">[https://ton.twitter.com/i/ton/data/dm/916204255660429317/916204239088701440/ZB6D2AHs.jpg BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt]</ref> but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended.<ref name="LAL"/> Prior to March [[2557]] several BR85Ns were delivered to [[Argent Moon]].<ref name="Blue">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> By October [[2558]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="H5G"/> At the same time [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] security forces stationed on [[Meridian]] carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="Glassed">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]''</ref> Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to [[Genesis]] when [[Cortana]] began to recall the [[Guardian]]s there.<ref name="Reunion">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Reunion]]''</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.<ref name="Retri">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''p. 178''</ref> The BR85 is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili harness]]es and the plating of [[Promethean Soldier]]s; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] during [[War Games]] exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine. | The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.<ref name="Retri">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''p. 178''</ref> The BR85 is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili harness]]es and the plating of [[Promethean Soldier]]s; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] during [[War Games]] exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===BR85N Service Rifle=== | ===BR85N Service Rifle=== | ||
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File:H5BR.png|The BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Regret]]. | File:H5BR.png|The BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Regret]]. | ||
File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]]. | File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]]. | ||
File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' | File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
FIle:H5G-BR85HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the BR85N by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |||
File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin | File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin | ||