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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|H3|}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Ratings}}
|image= [[File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|350px]]
{{Weapon
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 21''</ref>
|image= [[Image:BR55HB SR Battle Rifle.jpg|300px]]
|series=BR55
|name=BR55HB SR Battle Rifle
|type=Bullpup [[battle rifle]]
|manufacturer=
|model=BR55HB SR Rifle
|type=Bullpup Battle Rifle
|cost=
|cost=
|variant=
|size=Handheld, Two-Handed
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
*Length: 89.9 centimeters or 35.4 inches
|affiliation=[[UNSC]]
*Height without scope: 21.2 centimeters or 8.3 inches
|weight=
*Weight: 8.378 lbs
|length={{Convert|115.8|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
|damage per hit=*Medium Against Shielded Enemies
|ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing]]
*Medium-High Against Flesh
|capacity=
*Overall Damage: Medium To High
|feed=36-round magazine
|magazine= 36 rounds
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke piston]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating bolt]], [[wikipedia:Blowback (firearms)|locked breech]]
|maxammo= 108 rounds (3 magazines)
|rate=
|fire= Three-round Burst
|velocity=
|ammotype= 9.5x40mm KURZ/.374 Caliber rounds
|optics=
|operation= Short-Stroke Gas-Operated Rotating-Bolt
|range=900 meters<ref name="BR55DMR">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 206''</ref>{{Ref/Note|Assuming the BR55HB has the same range as the XBR55.}}
|rate of fire= Average, 2.4 Bursts per Second, 900 rounds per minute
|accuracy= High
|range= Medium to Long
|era=
|counterpart=[[Covenant Carbine]]
|counterwep=*At Close Range: [[MA5C Assault Rifle]], [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], [[Mauler]]
*At Medium Range: [[Covenant Carbine]]
*At Long Range: [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Beam Rifle]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
}}
The '''BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR55HB SR)''', also known as the "Mammoth Stomper,"<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''UNSC Weapons'', ''pages 318 - 319'' (2011 edition)</ref> is a select-fire rifle utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]] and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]]. It is a heavy-barreled version of the [[BR55 battle rifle|BR55 Service Rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''', ''DMR'']</ref>
The '''BR55HB SR Battle Rifle''' is a [[UNSC]] infantry firearm in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and is a newer variant of the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' <ref>http://www.halo3.com</ref>.


==Overview==
==Design details==
The BR55HB SR entered service in [[2548]], serving alongside the standard BR55 Service Rifle. For decades, the BR55 had steadily gained favor over the long-serving [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]. The introduction of the BR55HB SR led to an immediate increase in the BR55's popularity, prompting all branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, except the [[UNSC Army|Army]], to replace the M392 with the newer weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
[[Image:BRBP.jpg|thumb|left|170px|BR55HB SR Blueprint.]]
The BR55HB SR is a select-fire rifle that has been in service for over 27 years. The [[UNSC]] employs the Battle Rifle as a medium range marksman rifle, it fires new 9.5x40mm ammunition from a 36 round magazine, which fits flush in the receiver. The magazine housing is built directly into the underside of the stock of the rifle and is located behind the grip. This titanium alloy weapon is gas-operated with a rotating bolt and therefore must be charged before the first round can be fired. The charging handle used to chamber the round is located on the left side of the weapon and does not move during operation, but is pushed back during reloading. The rifle has a housed magazine in the stock. The ejection port is located on the right side of the weapon. The BR55HB SR, has noticeable changes from the BR55. It has a longer barrel for increased range and accuracy. It is also fitted with a Trijicon ACOG-style scope on a modified carrying handle and now also has a trigger guard. The safety is also located above the handle of the weapon.


== Design details ==
It is never stated exactly what the maximum effective range of the BR55HB SR is. The [[MA5C Assault Rifle]], which was described as most suited for short to medium range, as opposed to the Battle Rifle's mid to long, has a maximum effective range of 300 meters and the Covenant Carbine, which is similar in use with the Battle Rifle, has a maximum range of 600 meters. It is stated that the Battle rifle could reach up to 900 meters with deadly accuracy; however, that may have been due to the design of the prototype Battle Rifle, deployed in 2524, the field issued Battle Rifle may not have that type of range.<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]] Chapter 13, Page 206</ref> The BR55HB SR is a great all around weapon effective on most Covenant units at any range as well as completely wear down the energy shielding on MJOLNIR mark VI Battle suits in just four shots (provided the fourth shot is to the head).
As with the basic model, the BR55HB SR is employed as a medium-to-long range [[Wikipedia:Marksman rifle|marksman rifle]]; though its barrel is 25.9 centimeters (10.2 inches)longer than that of the BR55, the BR55HB SR performs almost identically to its predecessor.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} It fires [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP round]] from a 36-round magazine, which fits flush in the receiver. The magazine housing is built directly into the underside of the stock of the rifle and is located behind the grip. Though the BR55HB SR is a select-fire weapon, it is most often used in its three-round burst mode.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Despite firing a very powerful cartridge, the weapon is subject to little recoil, even when being fired automatically.<ref>'''Halo: Last One Standing'''</ref>
 
===Ammunition===
The BR55HB SR uses a [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|9.5x40mm M634 X-HP-SAP]]. Even when fired in three-shot bursts, the round produces little recoil resulting in nearly no muzzle lift. The rifle's ammo is more effective against both shielded and unshielded Covenant infantry then the 7.62x51mm NATO used in the MA5C Assault Rifle, as the increased accuracy leads to an increased amount of headshots the marksman can place on a target, and the increased kinetic energy of the round leads to faster shield depletion and increased damage to unshielded enemies.


==Gameplay==
===Advantages===
===Advantages===
The BR55HB SR has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with its 2× magnification scope. Its range is its primary advantage, allowing the player to engage at longer ranges by leading shots. The BR55HB SR has a slightly lower recoil than its BR55 predecessor and has less muzzle flash, although the rounds fired are still visible in the air; the rifle's updated design also boosts range and accuracy, increasing the effectiveness of the 9.5mm rounds it fires. The scope of the BR55HB SR allows a skilled marksman to easily take down an unshielded target from medium range, making the battle rifle the best alternative to sniper rifles.
The BR55HB SR has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with its 2x magnification scope. Its range is its primary advantage, allowing the rifleman to engage at longer ranges by leading shots. The BR55HB SR has a slightly lower recoil then its BR55 predecessor and has less muzzle flash, although the rounds fired are still visible in the air; the rifle's updated design also boosts range and accuracy, increasing the effectiveness of the 9.5mm rounds it fires. The scope of the BR55HB SR allows a skilled marksman to easily take down an unshielded target from medium range, making the battle rifle the best alternative to the high powered sniper rifle system that the UNSC provides for its marksmen.


===Disadvantages===
===Disadvantages===
Attempting to engage a target at longer ranges requires more rounds and less movement as the rounds become inaccurate over longer ranges. In close quarters combat it is fairly surpassed by the Covenant carbine, as the latter weapon is more capable of performing headshots. Furthermore, its magazine can be depleted rather quickly. The weapon requires a good amount of skill in order to use it. The user must have an understanding of how the weapon works, and what to do with it when a situation arises. Each bullet fired from the weapon can act as a tracer, and can give away the shooter's position, putting him at risk of return fire. While effective at long range against light or unshielded targets, the BR55HB's performance against shielded infantry at close range is extremely challenging; the BR55HB, while still very effective, is not the weapon of choice at close range because of its design, and the fact that it can be easily overpowered by the shotgun and energy sword.
Attempting to engage a target at longer ranges requires more rounds and less movement as the round become inaccurate over longer ranges, and its magazine can be depleted rather quickly. The weapon requires a good amount of skill in order to use it. The user must have an understanding of how the weapon works, and what to do with it when a situation arises. Each bullet fired from the weapon can act as a tracer, and can give away the shooter's position, putting him at risk of return fire. While effective at close range against light or unshielded targets, the BR55HB's performance against shielded infantry at close range, is extremely challenging; the BR55HB while still very effective, is not the weapon of choice at such close range because of its design.
 
===Influences===
The most obvious inspiration for the shape and design of this rifle is the French-made FAMAS assault rifle. They are externally nearly identical in design, featuring a [[bullpup]] configuration (the magazine and receiver behind the trigger) and a skeletonized carry handle. However, the FAMAS is an assault rifle, firing a 5.56 x 45mm intermediate round, and the BR55HB SR is a battle rifle, firing a fictional 9.5 x 40mm round.
 
Yet another key inspiration for the BR series was the German-manufactured G36 line, particularly in the area around the carry handle and rail system. In its handguard, it also bears influence from another German design, the XM8 which was derived from the G36 and slated to become the new standard service rifle for the United States military prior to its cancellation.
 
==Changes From The BR55 in [[Halo 2]]==
*Modified optical rail
*New Trijicon ACOG-style scope
*New trigger guard
*Longer barrel
*New reloading animation
*Less aim-assist/magnetism, harder to aim
*Slightly different firing sound
*Slightly lower rate of fire
*Decreased accuracy/greater spread
*Slower rounds - no instant hit anymore, so leading shots are needed from longer range, this was done because the Battle Rifle in Halo 2 was considered by many to be overpowered
*There are now three separate bullets that can be "spread" each time you shoot unlike in Halo 2 where it would still fire 3 bullets but they could not be "spread".
 
== Tactics ==
An important thing to note is that the BR55HB SR can be used to great effect at medium to long range. The trick with making the Battle Rifle effective at long range is minimizing the operator's side-to-side movement. Strafing while firing greatly decreases the efficiency of the rifle. Additionally, while firing at a moving target it is important to aim in front of the target, especially when the target is moving perpendicular to the aim of the rifleman.
=== Campaign ===
*The BR55HB SR Battle Rifle is a marvelously effective weapon against all types of enemies, from [[Grunts]] to [[Brutes]] and even [[Flood]] if you're a good shot. When engaging Brutes, always remember to aim center of mass move up until the power armor is disabled, then aim for the head. When engaging Flood aim for the center of the combat form as taking out the infection form in the chest cavity will kill it. Temporarily.
*For targets on foot it is optimal to aim 0.75-1.00 head-widths in front of the target to guarantee the maximum possible number of rounds impact the target. For targets in vehicles it is ideal to aim 1.75-2.5 head-widths in front of the target. Attempting use of a BR55HB SR Battle Rifle against vehicles at great range is not advised. Odds are the vehicle you are trying to take down is not an immediate threat that the rifleman needs to eliminate and he should shift his focus to a more readily available target, for instance, infantry like Grunts.
 
=== Multiplayer ===
*In multiplayer, it takes four headshot bursts to kill a fully shielded SPARTAN-II or Elite, or three body shots followed by a headshot (Head shots are only necessary to kill unshielded opponents; the bullets do equal damage on any part of a shielded body).
*Another use of the BR is to [[melee]], then get a headshot for an instant kill. This is much more effective than shooting then meleeing, seeing as this would take at least three bursts before the melee would kill the opponent. This is much less effective than in Halo 2, when there was a button glitch which made it much easier. The method is not recommended unless they are unaware of you, because you may get hit back if they fired first and die.
*In multiplayer (preferably [[Team SWAT]]), you can "twitch fire" the rifle so that you can execute an easy headshot. The way it can be executed is such, just when you fire at mid-lower chest area of your target, "twitch" the reticule upwards and the 3 bullets will separate, thus decreasing its accuracy but creating a greater head shot hit box.


==Changes from the BR55 Service Rifle in ''Halo 2''==
=== Advanced Tactics ===
*New reloading animation.
*An infamous but well-known tactic known as the "[[Noob Combo]]" or as the "[[EMP]] combo" is to use an overloaded [[Plasma Pistol]] shot to remove the shields of an opponent, then immediately follow this hit with a head shot to kill the opponent.  
*Decreased aim assist.
*Another useful Battle Rifle tactic is to use a Sniper Rifle shot to reduce the shields of a target, then switch to the Battle Rifle for an easier headshot. This is more useful at long ranges, where the opponent has a CQB or a slow explosive weapon. This tactic is better for inexperienced snipers to use, as it uses less ammunition than two sniper body shots.
*Slightly less recoil.
*Arguably, the best equipment combination with the Battle Rifle is the [[Power Drain]]. By throwing down the Power Drain, the shields of your enemies are instantly brought down, thus allowing for an easy one-shot kill with minimal ammunition usage. This is more suited for ambushes, as it takes a few seconds to deploy the power drain. The power drainer is especially useful on levels that involve lifts, for example [[Construct]]. As mentioned previously, a [[Frag Grenade]] can be used in its place, for example on [[Guardian]].
*Slightly different firing sound.
*Slightly lower rate of fire.
*Decreased accuracy caused by greater spread.
*Slower bullet velocity, requiring greater lead on moving targets.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[WETA Workshop]] made a replica of the BR55HB SR, along with several other weapons, for use in the ''Halo: Landfall'' live-action shorts.
*The "HB" most likely is an acronym standing for "Heavy Barrel", which indicates the lengthened barrel of this rifle and the weighty barrel on the stock. "SR" could stand for "Scoped Rifle", which is simply an additional description of this weapon.
*Sometimes the battle rifle will have one or two extra rounds, causing a half burst. This is caused by retrieving ammunition from a Marine NPC. This can also be achieved if fired and simultaneously meleeing. The weapon would have fired one round, and the melee would have cut off the other two.
*The BR55HB SR was first introduced in [[Eric Nylund]]'s novel ''[[Halo: First Strike]].'' It was noted that this rifle had ''"a longer barrel and stock, with a cut down muzzle shroud."'' It also seems to be far more powerful than those seen in the game, being able to drop a shielded Elite with only a couple of bursts.
*The ''[[Marathon]]'' logo is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard and on the stock.
*The [[Marathon]] symbol is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard and on the stock.
*There are seven triangles on each side of the Battle Rifle's stock. A reference to [[Bungie]]'s favorite number.
*[[WETA Workshop|WETA Studios]] made a replica Battle Rifle, Magnum, Sniper Rifle, Carbine, Gravity Hammer, [[Spike Grenade]], [[Rocket Launcher]], and [[Plasma Pistol]] to use in the currently "on hold" Halo film.
*The rifle seems to resemble the Khaybar KH-2002, HS Produkt VHS-2 and French FAMAS bullpup assault rifles.
*During Halo 3's development, [[Bungie]] did many calculations and tests, in order to make sure the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle were evenly balanced.  
*Though the battle rifle is not usable in the ''Halo 3: ODST'' campaign, it makes a small cameo in the level ''[[NMPD HQ]]''. It was later added to Firefight in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
*The Battle Rifle is the starting weapon of choice in [[Major League Gaming]] a professional video game league that includes Halo.
*The Battle Rifle would be best suited as a DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) due to the limited amount of ammunition that can be carried by an individual Marine, ODST, or Spartan.
*The Battle Rifle won't be featured in Halo 3 ODST, being replaced by the [[M6C/SOCOM|Automag]].
*The Battle Rifle is very similar to the modern day M16A4.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:realbattlerifle.JPG|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] firing his BR55HB SR on the fully automatic setting during the [[Battle of Sector Six]] in ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
image:El chief.jpg|Master Chief firing a BR55HB SR.
File:Update cougarhuting.jpg|[[Frank O'Connor]] (center) wielding a BR55HB SR prop from ''Halo: Landfall''.
Image:BRh3.gif|A red [[Spartan]] firing a BR55HB SR.
File:H3-BR55HBSR-Replica.jpg|Detail of the BR55HB SR created by [[WETA Workshop]].
Image:realbattlerifle.JPG|A [[Marine]] firing full-automatic with the Battle Rifle in [[Halo: Landfall]].
File:Landfall BR55HB Prop Photo 1.jpg|A photo of one of WETA's ''Landfall'' battle rifle props.
Image:Battle Rifle Scope.png|The BR55HB SR's 2x Trijicon ACOG-style scope.  
File:Landfall BR55HB Prop Photo 2.jpg|A photo of one of WETA's ''Landfall'' battle rifle props.
Image:Thumb800x800 1427787436 03e16928a7 o.jpg|Right profile of the BR55HB SR.
File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|An in-game left profile view of the BR55HB SR in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-RightSide.png|An in-game right profile view of the BR55HB SR in ''Halo 3''.
File:BR55HB Battle Rifle.png|A first-person view of the BR55HB SR in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:BR55HB_SR2.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding a BR55HB SR during the [[Battle of Voi]].
Halo-3-20071203013902784.jpg|The BR55HB being used in combat.
File:Halo3 123639242 Full.jpg|View through the BR55HB SR's 2× magnification scope.
File:H3 - EVA on Orbital.jpg|A Spartan-II reloading a BR55HB.
File:Michaels armor.png|[[Michaels]] with a BR55HB during the [[Battle of Ariel]] in ''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''.
File:HTMCC H3 GunTable.jpg|A BR55HB on a table in the ''[[Finish The Fight]]'' trailer for the launch of ''Halo 3'' on PC.
File:HTMCC_H3_BattleRifles.jpg|A rack of BR55HBs in the ''Finish The Fight'' trailer.
File:H3ODST-BR55HBHUDCrater.png|First-person view of the BR55HB in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST LostPlatoon DareBR.jpg|[[Veronica Dare]] using a BR55HB on [[Lost Platoon]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==Sources==
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
<references/>
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''{{Ref/Note|In the Xbox 360 release of ''Halo 3: ODST'', the BR55HB only appears as an unusable weapon wielded by an NMPD officer in a cutscene. The weapon is available to use in the Firefight portion of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''


==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{UNSC Infantry Weapons}}
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