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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H5G Render BR55 Service Rifle.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H5G Render BR55 Service Rifle.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
|series=BR55 | |series=BR55 | ||
|type=Bullpup [[battle rifle]] | |type=Bullpup [[battle rifle]] | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
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<br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | <br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|weight={{Convert|3.8|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse| | |weight={{Convert|3.8|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} | ||
|length={{Convert|89.9|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse| | |length={{Convert|89.9|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} | ||
|ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing]] | |ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing]] | ||
|feed=36-round magazine | |||
|feed=36-round magazine | |operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated#Short-stroke_piston|Short-stroke piston]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating bolt]], [[wikipedia:Blowback (firearms)|locked breech]] | ||
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated#Short- | |||
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|range=900 meters<ref name="BR55DMR">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 206''</ref>{{Ref/Note|The ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'' claims that the BR55 battle rifle has a maximum effective range of 200 meters. However, this figure is unlikely given that most 21st century rifles have an effective range far greater than 200 meters. As such, this article assumes that the BR55 has the same range as its prototype, the XBR55.}} | |||
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{{Quote|When nothing else gets the job done, the BR55 Battle Rifle will do.|'' | {{Quote|When nothing else gets the job done, the BR55 Battle Rifle will do. As the standard gun for all UNSC forces, the BR55 is the easiest gun to pick up and use. Almost all soldiers have trained with it, making its slight defects less noticeable, while accentuating its high rate of fire and accuracy. With both semi-automatic and burst-fire modes, the BR55 is the backbone of all UNSC armed forces.| ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''}} | ||
The '''BR55 Service Rifle''' | The '''BR55 Service Rifle''',<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 21''</ref> also known as the Monkey Wrench, BR, and the Big Boy,<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''UNSC Weapons'', ''pages 318 - 319'' (2011 edition)</ref> is a [[UNSC Armed Forces]] infantry [[battle rifle]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 305''</ref> It is notable for its powerful three-round burst fire and accurate 2× scope, making it more efficient at farther ranges than the [[MA5 series|MA5 series assault rifles]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The BR55 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, mid-to-long range weapon capable of semi-automatic, fully automatic,<ref>'''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''', ''Chapter 9''</ref> and burst-firing modes.<ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> The BR55, having a rifled barrel, is 89.9cm long and is fitted with a scope for increased accuracy. The scope is mounted on the optics rail. The safety is also located above the handle of the weapon. The weapon fires the [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP round]] from a 36-round magazine. Additionally, the weapon features a [[telescopic sight|scope attachment]] capable of 2× magnification. In addition to its initial role, the BR55 battle rifle can also fulfill the role of a designated marksman rifle.{{Ref/Reuse|BR55DMR}} | |||
The BR55 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, mid-to-long range weapon capable of | |||
The BR55 | The BR55 had entered service for the UNSC and already fallen into the hands of the [[United Rebel Front]] by December [[2525]].<ref name="HCD">'''[[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1]]'''</ref> | ||
[[File:Whitebkgrdrifle.jpg|thumb|The BR55 is an all-round infantry weapon for [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''.]] | |||
==Variants== | |||
===XBR55 Battle Rifle=== | |||
{{Main|XBR55 battle rifle}} | |||
Prototypes of the BR55 existed as early as [[2524]] and were later used in 2525 during the [[First Battle of Harvest|fall]] of [[Harvest]]. | |||
===BR55 Heavy Barrel=== | |||
{{Main|BR55HB battle rifle}} | |||
=== | The weapon's heavy-barreled variant, the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]], entered service in [[2548]], superseding the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]], which had been steadily phased out in favor of the BR55, in service in all branches of the military with the exception of the [[UNSC Army|Army]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/dmr/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03 '''Halo Waypoint''', ''DMR'']</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}} | ||
===Advantages=== | ===Advantages=== | ||
The BR55 has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with an electronic 2× telescopic sights attachment; it can be used to deliver three-round bursts at medium ranges. In [[multiplayer]], three body shots and one head shot will kill a fully shielded opponent, assuming the player does not have an overshield. This weapon will kill an unshielded enemy in a single head shot. Target the head and if you're within range a red dot will appear in your reticule. This requires that only one of the three rounds from a burst actually hit and kill an enemy. Therefore, it is possible to kill up to three unshielded opponents in a single burst if they are grouped close enough to each other, though this is an uncommon occurrence. However, right after you shoot, it is possible to only shoot one round rather than three bullets, with a melee attack to disrupt the burst. Against vehicles like the {{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}} or | The BR55 has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with an electronic 2× telescopic sights attachment; it can be used to deliver three-round bursts at medium ranges. In [[multiplayer]], three body shots and one head shot will kill a fully shielded opponent, assuming the player does not have an overshield. This weapon will kill an unshielded enemy in a single head shot. Target the head and if you're within range a red dot will appear in your reticule. This requires that only one of the three rounds from a burst actually hit and kill an enemy. Therefore, it is possible to kill up to three unshielded opponents in a single burst if they are grouped close enough to each other, though this is an uncommon occurrence. However, right after you shoot, it is possible to only shoot one round rather than three bullets, with a melee attack to disrupt the burst. Against vehicles like the {{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}} or [[Type-32 Ghost]], an experienced player can easily take out the driver, rendering the vehicle immobile, however, this is harder with the Warthog. | ||
In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the BR55 provides a slightly faster weapon switch and reload time compared to the [[BR85 battle rifle#BR85N Service Rifle|BR85N]]. Most notably, however, the BR55 has higher bullet magnetism, which allows targets to be hit with less-than-perfect aim. | In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the BR55 provides a slightly faster weapon switch and reload time compared to the [[BR85 battle rifle#BR85N Service Rifle|BR85N]]. Most notably, however, the BR55 has higher bullet magnetism, which allows targets to be hit with less-than-perfect aim. | ||
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==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ||
===Silver Timeline=== | ===Silver Timeline=== | ||
{{ | {{Main|Silver Timeline}} | ||
BR55 battle rifles are used by [[ | BR55 battle rifles are used by [[Silver Team]] and other UNSC personnel in battles against the Covenant.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HTVOT|5KZ3MKraNKY|Paramount+|Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer|Y=2022|M=1|D=30}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*On the side of the BR55 opposite the charging handle there are two Chinese symbols, "猴王", which translate to ''"Monkey King"''. | *On the side of the BR55 opposite the charging handle there are two Chinese symbols, "猴王", which translate to ''"Monkey King"''. | ||
*On the level ''[[Quarantine Zone]]'' in ''Halo 2'', the player can acquire a BR55 from a dead Marine that, when reloaded, can have a total of 236 spare rounds instead of the normal 108 spare rounds. | *On the level ''[[Quarantine Zone]]'' in ''Halo 2'', the player can acquire a BR55 from a dead Marine that, when reloaded, can have a total of 236 spare rounds instead of the normal 108 spare rounds. | ||
*In the ''Halo 2'' E3 Demo, the BR55 was the only weapon shown used in making a melee combo, a feature that was originally meant to be in the final version of the game but was scrapped. It was also shown firing semi-automatically in both the demo and in the E3 2004 multiplayer alpha demo, in which the semi-auto mode was engaged when zoomed. | *In the ''Halo 2'' E3 Demo, the BR55 was the only weapon shown used in making a melee combo, a feature that was originally meant to be in the final version of the game but was scrapped. It was also shown firing semi-automatically in both the demo and in the E3 2004 multiplayer alpha demo, in which the semi-auto mode was engaged when zoomed. | ||
*The original cover art of [[wikipedia:Vampire_Earth#Valentine.27s_Exile|''Valentine's Exile'']] by E. E. Knight depicts a man holding a rifle. In the original version of the art, this rifle was a render of the BR55 Service Rifle, obtainable at [[Bungie.net]], that was [[wikipedia:Photoshopped#Photoshopping|photoshopped]] to fit in the image.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/news.html?item=15936 '''Halo.bungie.org''': ''How to make cheese taste better.'']</ref> The illustrator, when confronted about it, claimed that he had found the wireframe model in a CD and gave it a generic appearance. The book has since been republished with the figure holding an [[Wikipedia:XM8|XM8]]. | |||
*Like the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle#SRS99C-S2 AMB|sniper rifle]], the BR55 is modeled without a trigger in ''Halo 2''. | *Like the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle#SRS99C-S2 AMB|sniper rifle]], the BR55 is modeled without a trigger in ''Halo 2''. | ||
*The 2016 video game ''Doom'' features a weapon called the Burst Rifle in multiplayer which features a three-round burst mode and a semi-auto mode when zoomed in, reminiscent of the ''Halo 2's'' E3 2003 demo BR55. | |||
*The real life Kel-Tec RDB also bears a striking resemblance to the BR55. | |||
*The BR55 was featured in Bungie's 30th anniversary event as the solar pulse rifle BxR-55 Battler in ''Destiny 2''. | *The BR55 was featured in Bungie's 30th anniversary event as the solar pulse rifle BxR-55 Battler in ''Destiny 2''. | ||
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File:HO_BR55.jpeg|BR55 Pioneer from the Premium and Elite Beta test passes for ''[[Halo Online]]''. | File:HO_BR55.jpeg|BR55 Pioneer from the Premium and Elite Beta test passes for ''[[Halo Online]]''. | ||
File:HO BR55 PIONEER.png|BR55 Pioneer in ''Halo Online''. | File:HO BR55 PIONEER.png|BR55 Pioneer in ''Halo Online''. | ||
File:HM- | File:HM-JohnI05.png|John-117 using a BR55 on Installation 05 in ''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
File:HW2-Shadows.png|A Spartan-II in [[Red Team]] using a BR55 in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:HW2-Shadows.png|A Spartan-II in [[Red Team]] using a BR55 in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
File:HW2-BR55silencer.jpg|An ODST using a BR55 with a sound suppressor during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]. | File:HW2-BR55silencer.jpg|An ODST using a BR55 with a sound suppressor during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]. | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | *''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series | *''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | ||
**''[[Contact]]'' | **''[[Contact]]'' | ||
**''[[Unbound]]'' | **''[[Unbound]]'' | ||
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**''[[Allegiance]]'' | **''[[Allegiance]]'' | ||
**''[[Transcendence]]'' | **''[[Transcendence]]'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
