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| {{Wikipedia|Battle rifle}} | | {{Wikipedia|Battle rifle}} |
| | A '''battle rifle''' is a military service weapon that fires a full-power rifle cartridge. While the designation of battle rifle is usually given to post-[[World War II]] select fire infantry rifles such as the H&K G3, the FN FAL or the M14, this term can also apply to older military bolt-action or semi-automatic rifles such as the Mosin Nagant, or the M1 Garand. |
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| '''Battle rifles''' are a type of [[rifle]] employed by [[human]] military forces. They are often commonly employed by [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]]-aligned militaries such as the [[United Nations Space Command]]
| | The UNSC battle rifle series in the 2500s fires three round bursts. |
| {{Ref/Site|Id=HWUniWBR|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/battle-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Weapons|Page=Battle Rifle|D=14|M=6|Y=2021}} and independent paramilitaries - with some examples used for protection of colonial politicians, such as the [[Gao Republic]]'s [[President of the Gao Republic|President]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HRetC19|Ret|Chapter=19}} They came into prominence during the mid-25th century prior to the [[Insurrection]], gaining widespread popularity across the military.{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=61}}
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| ==Overview==
| | '''Battle rifle''' may refer to the following: |
| ===Design details===
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| ==Variants== | | ==United Nations Space Command== |
| ===BR series=== | | ===BR55 series=== |
| [[File:H5G-BR85NvsBR55.png|thumb|250px|The BR85N (left) and the BR55 (right).]] | | *'''[[XBR55 battle rifle|XBR55 Battle Rifle]]''' - The prototype battle rifle introduced in ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''. |
| The BR series of battle rifles are created by [[Misriah Armory]], they have a long history of use throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|HWUniWBR}} A recreational light projector used in sports called the BRXX LIGHTFIRE was also created by Misriah.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|BR75 LIGHTFIRE - Description|Quote=In the mid 26th-century. Misriah was commissioned to produce a homologated series of recreational light projectors used in popular tactical sports leagues.}} | | *'''[[BR55 battle rifle|BR55 Service Rifle]]''' - The battle rifle introduced in ''[[Halo 2]]''. |
| | *'''[[BR55HB battle rifle|BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - The battle rifle introduced in ''[[Halo 3]]''. |
| | ===BR85 series=== |
| | *'''[[BR85 battle rifle|BR85 Service Rifle]]''' - The battle rifle introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. |
| | *'''[[BR85HB battle rifle|BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - The battle rifle introduced in ''[[Halo 4]]''. |
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| ====BR55 series==== | | ===Unknown=== |
| *'''[[XBR55 battle rifle|XBR55 Battle Rifle]]''' - The prototype battle rifle from [[2525]].
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| *'''[[BR55 battle rifle|BR55 Service Rifle]]'''
| | File:BR85_UNSC_HaloInfinite.png|UNSC personnel seen carrying BR85-like rifles in the E3 2018 ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' Announcement trailer.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmdb-KmlzD8 '''Youtube''': ''Halo Infinite'' - E3 2018 - Announcement Trailer]</ref> |
| *'''[[BR55HB battle rifle|BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - A heavy barrel version of the BR55.
| | File:BR55 HaloInfinite.png|A battle rifle with a similar profile to the BR55 as seen in the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Trailer.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFh2i4AlPD4 '''Youtube''': ''Halo Infinite'' | Campaign Gameplay Trailer]</ref> |
| | File:HINF CGT BR55 Melee.png|A melee attack being conducted against a brute with the butt of the unknown battle rifle from the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Trailer. |
| | </gallery> |
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| ====BR75 series==== | | ==Covenant Empire== |
| *'''[[BR75 battle rifle|BR75 Battle Rifle]]''' | | *'''[[Type-31 needle rifle|Type-31 Rifle]]''', otherwise known as the needle rifle. |
| *'''[[BR75 Breacher]]''' - Increased rate of fire and stopping power.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - BR75 Breacher description|Quote=Improved stopping power tuned for close-range encounters.}} | | *'''[[Type-51 carbine|Type-51 Carbine]]''', otherwise known as the Covenant carbine. |
| *'''BR75 [HCS] AKRIVEIA''' - Sport package upgrade.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|BR75 [HCS] AKRIVEIA - Description|Quote=Misriah's sport-package upgrade suite that focuses on weight reduction and performance benchmarking.}}
| | *'''[[Type-57 carbine|Type-57 Carbine]]''', the post-war variant of the Covenant carbine. |
| *'''BR75 HAZCON''' - Modified barrel that has fabric and a new carry handle.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|BR75 HAZCON - Description|Quote=Signature weapon of the Army's 48th Chemical Brigade and ONI "Green Light" WMD teams.}}
| | ==Foreunner Ecumene== |
| | | *'''[[Z-250 lightrifle]]''' - Hard light rifle used by [[Forerunner]]s. |
| ====BR85 series====
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| *'''[[BR85 battle rifle|BR85 Service Rifle]]''' | |
| *'''[[BR85HB battle rifle|BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - A heavy barrel version of the BR85.
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| ====Other BR==== | |
| *'''[[BRXX Lightfire]]''' - A light gun created for recreational tactical sports leagues. | |
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| ===SA series===
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| The SA series of battle rifles are created by [[Sevine Arms]], they saw use protecting politicians such as the president of the Gao Republic.{{Ref/Reuse|HRetC19}}
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| *'''[[Maestro battle rifle]]''' - A type of battle rifle employed by Gao's armed forces.{{Ref/Reuse|HRetC19}}
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| [[Category:Rifles]] | | [[Category:Rifles]] |
