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|image=[[File:Halo4-BR85HBSR-RightAngle.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:Halo4-BR85HBSR-RightAngle.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
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|weight={{Convert|3.3|kg|lb}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/battle-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Battle Rifle'']</ref> | |weight={{Convert|3.3|kg|lb}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/battle-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Battle Rifle'']</ref> | ||
|length={{Convert|39.1|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 61''</ref> | |length={{Convert|39.1|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 61''</ref> | ||
|width={{Convert|2.4|in|cm}} | |width={{Convert|2.4|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/> | ||
|height={{Convert|11.8|in|cm}} | |height={{Convert|11.8|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/> | ||
|ammotype=9. | |ammotype=9.5x40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]]<ref name="brief"/> | ||
|feed=36-round box magazine<ref name="brief"/> | |||
|feed=36-round box magazine | |||
|operation=Gas-operated | |operation=Gas-operated | ||
|rate= | |rate=High (cyclic) | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|range=*Lore: 950 meters (3,117 feet)<ref name="range" group="note">The [[:File:BRhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the BR85HB's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.</ref> | |||
|range=*Lore: 950 meters (3,117 feet) | |||
*Gameplay: short, medium, long | *Gameplay: short, medium, long | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle''' ('''BR85HB SR''') is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is a heavy-barreled version of the [[BR85 battle rifle|BR85 Service Rifle]]. Like its predecessors, the [[BR55 battle rifle|BR55]] and [[BR55HB battle rifle|BR55HB service rifles]], the BR85 is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="Ides of March">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-31412.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.15.12 | The '''BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle''' ('''BR85HB SR''') is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is a heavy-barreled version of the [[BR85 battle rifle|BR85 Service Rifle]]. Like its predecessors, the [[BR55 battle rifle|BR55]] and [[BR55HB battle rifle|BR55HB service rifles]], the BR85 is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="Ides of March">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/03/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-31412.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.15.12]</ref><ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4/en-US#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' - ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Initially fielded late in the Covenant War, manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 service rifle was not widely adopted until after the conflict ended.<ref name="Preorder">[http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/games/halo-5-guardians/119595 '''Gamestop Halo 5 Preorder Bonus''']</ref> Some BR85HBs were aboard the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} during the [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> By [[2556]] a small number had been purchased by the [[Sedran Colonial Guard]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'''</ref> | |||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85HB is optimized for firing three-round bursts, though it is capable of semi-automatic and fully automatic fire.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Artifact]]'' introductory cutscene</ref><ref group="note">All official sources claim that the BR85HB is a "semi-automatic weapon optimized for three-round burst firing". This is a convoluted way of identifying the weapon as select-fire.</ref> The BR85HB is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili combat harness]]es; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] during War Games exercises. Like its predecessors, the BR85HB features a 2x magnification scope and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine. In the hands of a skilled marksman the weapon's precision and accuracy make it versatile at a variety of ranges.<ref name="Ides of March"/><ref name="O+A"/> The BR85HB battle rifle features multiple design improvements on the [[BR55 battle rifle|BR55]] and [[BR55HB battle rifle|BR55HB]] [[battle rifles]] which were in service during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The BR85HB also features a new lightweight frame and rail mounts for [[weapon attachment]]s and other accessories.<ref name="universe"/> | |||
The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85HB is optimized for firing three-round bursts, though it is capable of semi-automatic and fully automatic fire.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Artifact]]'' introductory cutscene</ref> | |||
==Variants== | |||
===A variants=== | |||
*'''BR55-A58''' | |||
===C variants=== | |||
*'''BR-C89 Vault''' | |||
===D variants=== | |||
*'''BR55-D7''' | |||
*'''BR55-D53 Shockwave''' | |||
===R variants=== | |||
*'''BR55-R30''' | |||
*'''BR55-R38 Hailstorm''' | |||
*'''BR55-R65 Barrage''' | |||
===S variants=== | |||
*'''BR55-S9''' | |||
===BR85HB 2.0=== | |||
This variant is a gold colored version of the basic BR85HB that is superior to the "A", "C", "D", "R", and "S" variants. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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As previously stated, the battle rifle lacks the accuracy, damage, and range of the other, more specialized primary precision weapons. The recoil is detrimental, but it can be controlled into a predictable vertical flow with practice to gain headshots. Mid-magazine reload time is also rather slow (especially without the Dexterity [[Support upgrades|support upgrade]]); if the magazine is empty the full reload time takes even longer. Additionally, as the magazine empties the report increases in pitch, allowing aware opponents to time their attacks so that the wielder is helpless. | As previously stated, the battle rifle lacks the accuracy, damage, and range of the other, more specialized primary precision weapons. The recoil is detrimental, but it can be controlled into a predictable vertical flow with practice to gain headshots. Mid-magazine reload time is also rather slow (especially without the Dexterity [[Support upgrades|support upgrade]]); if the magazine is empty the full reload time takes even longer. Additionally, as the magazine empties the report increases in pitch, allowing aware opponents to time their attacks so that the wielder is helpless. | ||
===Changes from the BR55HB SR | ===Changes from the BR55HB SR in ''Halo 3''=== | ||
*Once again features hitscan properties | *Once again features hitscan properties | ||
*Larger reticle and higher magnetism at close range, lower magnetism at long range | *Larger reticle and higher magnetism at close range, lower magnetism at long range | ||
*Scope is now square instead of round | *Scope is now square instead of round | ||
*Misriah Armory's symbol is now on both sides of the stock on the weapon. | *Misriah Armory's symbol is now on both sides of the stock on the weapon. | ||
===''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike''=== | ===''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike''=== | ||
In ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' the battle rifle is not available in the campaign, appearing only in the [[ | {{Expand-section}} | ||
=== | In ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' the battle rifle is not available in the campaign, appearing only in the [[Flood Missions]] cooperative mode, and as the primary weapon of [[Edward Davis|Spartan Davis]] in the cutscenes. | ||
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* | In ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' the battle rifle appears in several campaign missions and excels in taking down enemies. | ||
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* | ===''Halo Online''=== | ||
In ''Halo Online'' the BR85HB comes in several variants. | |||
*The default BR85HB has a 36 round magazine and 108 rounds in maximum reserve ammo. | |||
*The DMG BR85HB does more damage than the standard BR85HB at the cost of fire rate, accuracy, and a scope. It has a 30 round magazine and 60 rounds in maximum reserve ammo. | |||
*The ROF BR85HB is fully automatic while not zoomed in, but returns to the standard three-round burst if the player zooms in. It has a 36 round magazine and 108 rounds in maximum reserve ammo. | |||
*The ACC BR85HB is more accurate than the standard BR85HB. It has a 30 round magazine and 90 rounds in maximum reserve ammo. | |||
*The MAG BR85HB has a five-round burst in place of the usual three-round burst. It has a 40 round magazine and 120 rounds in maximum reserve ammo. | |||
*The SNP BR85HB is more accurate than the standard BR85HB and features a variable-zoom scope similar to the [[SRS99 series]]. It has a 36 round magazine and 108 rounds in maximum reserve ammo. | |||
*The golden BR85HB has superior stats all around. It has a 48 round magazine and 144 rounds in maximum reserve ammo. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The earliest known in-game model of the BR85HB was erroneously labeled ''"BR55HB SR"''.<ref>[[:File:BR in H4.jpg|Image of the BR55 label on the BR85 as seen in a development screenshot]]</ref> This is fixed in the final build of the game.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!images/renders/f32f87eb-0de9-44d4-b801-6b4cfac6e46a '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Renders'']</ref> | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle}} | ||
*The earliest known in-game model of the BR85HB was erroneously labeled ''"BR55HB SR"''.<ref>[[:File:BR in H4.jpg|Image of the BR55 label on the BR85 as seen in a development screenshot]]</ref> This is fixed in the final build of the game.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!images/renders/f32f87eb-0de9-44d4-b801-6b4cfac6e46a '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Renders'']</ref> This error is followed onto ''Halo Online''. | |||
*Despite the lack of a flash suppressor or muzzle brake, the BR85HB produces a cross-shaped muzzle flash. | *Despite the lack of a flash suppressor or muzzle brake, the BR85HB produces a cross-shaped muzzle flash. | ||
*In ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike'', the BR85HB makes the report of ''Halo 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s BR55 when firing. | *In ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike'', the BR85HB makes the report of ''Halo 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s BR55 when firing. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Normal Gallery=== | |||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4-Concept-BR85HBSR.jpg|Concept art of the BR85HB SR for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:H4-Concept-BR85HBSR.jpg|Concept art of the BR85HB SR for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File: | File:AllBattleRifles.png|The BR85 compared to its predecessors, the BR55HB and the BR55 | ||
File:HSA | File:Halo4-BR85HBSR-Profile.png|An older render of the BR85HB SR with the placeholder label | ||
File:Master Chief in Halo 4 (2).jpg|[[John-117]] holding a BR85HB. | |||
File:Halo 4 Multiplayer (3).jpg|A Spartan-IV firing the BR85HB on [[Haven]]. | |||
File:BRhud.jpeg |A render of the BR85HB SR's scope. | |||
File:DawnInterior.jpg|A first-person view of the BR85 from John-117's [[heads-up display|HUD]]. | |||
File:H4-MP-CTF-BR85BSR-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the BR85HB on [[Complex]]. | |||
File:H4-BR85HBSR-Infobox.jpg|BR85HB Infobox for Halo 4. | |||
File:Halo_4_dlc_armure_octobre_2012_8.jpeg|A high res look at the BR85HB artic skin. | |||
File:HSA-SpartanEdwardDavis-LastFight.jpg|[[Edward Davis]] using an BR85HB during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | |||
File:Halo Escalation 10.jpg|John-117 with a BR85HB in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | File:Halo Escalation 10.jpg|John-117 with a BR85HB in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | ||
File:Nightfall poster.png|[[Talitha Macer]] with a BR85HB during the [[Mission to Alpha Shard]] in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''. | |||
File:H2A - Battle rifle render.jpg|An early, unused render of the BR85HB for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | |||
File:Hunt the Signal - Transmission 001.png|A hologram of a Spartan-II with a BR85HB in ''[[Hunt the Signal]]''. | File:Hunt the Signal - Transmission 001.png|A hologram of a Spartan-II with a BR85HB in ''[[Hunt the Signal]]''. | ||
File:HSS-WarMaster1.png|A [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan-IV]] with a BR85HB during a simulation of the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. | File:HSS-WarMaster1.png|A [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan-IV]] with a BR85HB during a simulation of the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. | ||
File:Hunters in the Dark full cover.jpg|[[Frank Kodiak]] using a BR85HB during the [[ | File:Hunters in the Dark full cover.jpg|[[Frank Kodiak]] using a BR85HB during the [[Mission to Installation 00]] in ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''. | ||
File: | File:HTFOR-Blue.jpg|[[Samuel-034]] using a prototype BR85HB during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''. | ||
File: | File:HO-BR85HB.jpg|The default BR85HB in ''[[Halo Online]]''. | ||
File: | File:HO-BR85.png|The BR85HB in the ''Halo Online'' customization menu. | ||
File: | File:HO-DMGBR85HB.jpg|The Halo Online Beta DMG BR85HB on [[Valhalla|Riverworld]] | ||
File:HO-GoldenBR85HB.jpg|The Halo Online Beta golden BR85HB on Riverworld. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===''Halo 4'' Skins=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:H4-BR85HBSR-Skin.png|DNE(Dunes) skin | ||
File: | File:Preorder_BR.jpg|ACT(Arctic) skin | ||
File: | File:H4-BR85HBSR-SteelSkin.png|STM(Steam) skin | ||
File:H4_Skin_Salvage.png|SLV(Salvage) skin | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===''Halo Online'' variants=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:BR_Damage.png|The DMG BR85HB | ||
File:HO-ROFBR85HB.jpg|The ROF BR85HB on Riverworld | |||
File: | File:HO-ACCBR85HB.jpg|The ACC BR85HB on Riverworld | ||
File: | File:HO-MAGBR85HB.jpg|The MAG BR85HB on Riverworld | ||
File:HO-SNPBR85HB.jpg|The SNP BR85HB on Riverworld | |||
File:BR 2.0.png|The "Golden" BR85HB classed as the "Battle Rifle 2.0" | |||
File: | File:HO BR55 (85HB).png|All variants in the ''Halo Online'' Beta. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ==Videos== | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' | *''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo Online]]'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{UNSC rifles}} | {{UNSC rifles}} | ||
[[Category:Rifles]] | [[Category:Rifles]] |