Editing Kelos'vaarda-pattern storm rifle

{{Title|''Kelos'vaarda''-pattern storm rifle}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name=''Kelos'vaarda''-pattern Rifle
|image=[[File:H5G-Storm Rifle.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Lodam Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=86}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/storm-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Storm Rifle|D=4|M=1|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=291}}
|series=
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon]]
|cost=
|variant=
*[[Blissful Slumber]]
*[[Fury (Storm rifle)|Fury]]
|service=[[Blooding Years]]<br/>
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|length={{Convert|47.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|width={{Convert|6|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height={{Convert|12.2|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight={{Convert|17.4|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype=Superheated [[plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|capacity=100 battery units/200 shots{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|feed=
|operation=
|rate=
|velocity=
|optics=No magnification;{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} integrated [[Holography|holographic]] reflex sights{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Storm Rifle in-game weapon}}
|range=
}}
The '''''Kelos'vaarda''-pattern Rifle'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|55|Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced|DER/A}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/4b7890c0-4bd2-4dbb-8998-4f72b2000677/storm-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Storm Rifle|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Covenant Weapons}} more commonly known as the '''Storm Rifle''', is [[directed-energy weapon]] developed and primarily used by the [[Sangheili]].

==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Kelos'vaarda''-pattern was created to be a successor to and direct evolution of the widely used {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}};{{Ref/Game|H4|Loadout|Loadout customization - Primary Weapon - Storm Rifle description|Quote=Fully automatic energy weapon widely considered the successor to the traditional Plasma Rifle.}} however, it is more similar to the {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}, itself an upgrade of the T25, in both form and function. The weapon features such modifications as a rotating modular coil set, a high-mounted cooling shroud, and an extended barrel, which improve upon the features of the standard plasma rifle it replaced the role of.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}

===Variants===
*'''[[Fury (Storm rifle)|Fury]]''': Ancient Sangheili script carved on the plasma generator casing is a curse aimed at any wielder without bloodstained hands. ''Fury'' is an improved Storm Rifle with improved heat dissipation and better accuracy. It is classified as an [[Requisition system|Uncommon REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 2 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Game|Id=Fury|H5G|[[Fury (Storm rifle)|Fury]] [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]|Quote=Ancient Sangheili script carved on the plasma generator casing is a curse aimed at any wielder without bloodstained hands. Improved Storm Rifle with improved heat dissipation and better accuracy.}} 
*'''[[Blissful Slumber]]''': There is no rest for the weary merchants of death who labor to feed the fires of war on Sanghelios. ''Blissful Slumber'' is an advanced Storm Rifle with increased damage and knockback on hit. Each plasma bolt has an arcing trajectory and detonates on impact, causing a small secondary explosion with a damage radius of 2.75 meters.  It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Game|Id=Blissful|H5G|[[Blissful Slumber]] REQ card|Quote=There is no rest for the weary merchants of death who labor to feed the fires of war on Sanghelios. Advanced Storm Rifle with increased damage and knockback on hit. Each plasma bolt detonates on impact, causing a small secondary explosion.}} 
<gallery class=center>
File:H5G-Fury.png|Fury
File:H5G-BlissfulSlumber.png|Blissful Slumber
</gallery>

===Development history===
After decades of success with armor systems, [[Lodam Armory]] branched out into creating weaponry, with their first desire being to fashion a multi-role rifle meant to replace the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} within the Covenant ranks. The result would be the Storm Rifle, a directed energy rifle that carried with it the heritage of Lodam's [[Storm harness]]. While the baseline Storm Rifle wouldn’t be fully catalogued and designated until [[2555]] by the UNSC, its existence spans decades, and in that time, Lodam Armory produced several experimental and enhanced variants.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFR|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fury-s-road|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fury's Road|D=12|M=12|Y=2018}} Earlier iterations of the weapon were often more specialized and employed by Storm-class units within the [[Covenant]]. Eventually, the design was improved by Lodam Armory by [[2553]]{{Ref/Novel|TTW}} and saw use during [[Sangheili]] civil conflicts following the [[Human-Covenant War]]'s conclusion.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=2|M=8|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load.html}}

[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] both use the Type-55 as their standard-issue weapon. The [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s deployed aboard the UNSC Infinity also use the Storm Rifle as part of their on-mission loadouts, despite it being of non-UNSC origin.{{Ref/Game|H4|Infinity (mode)|Infinity}}<!--The briefing packet included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition confirms that certain gameplay mechanics from Infinity, such as loadouts and Spartan Rating, are also used in-universe.--> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 1 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5G|gameplay}}

== Gameplay ==
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=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
* Fire rate increased. Time to overheat raised accordingly.
* Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 6 bolts instead of 12.
* Smart-scope functionality, allowing for more accurate fire.
* Battery capacity has been cut by at least 50%.

== Trivia ==
* "Storm Rifle" is a literal translation of the German "Sturmgewehr", which is generally rendered as "assault rifle" in English, and is in fact the origin of that title. The [[Wikipedia:StG 45(M)|StG-45(M)]] (roughly: ''Model 1944 assault rifle'') was the first assault rifle to see widespread deployment during the latter part of World War II. 
* The [[Sangheili Ranger]] [[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2#Elite Ranger|action figure]] included a code for unlocking the "''Chill''" skin for the storm rifle in ''Halo 4''.
* Strangely, the Storm Rifle does not count toward automatic loadout weapon commendations in ''[[War Games]]'', despite its predecessors all being considered automatic and its firing system being so.
* The weapon's reticule is similar in both appearance and bloom behavior to the {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}} from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. The weapons' firing styles are also similar, though the Storm Rifle lacks the "fire through overheat" feature that the Plasma Repeater has.
* It is possible to use equipment while the Storm Rifle is venting, which has lead to a tactic combining it with the Thruster Pack, whereupon the user fires till it overheats, jets to the side or in reverse to avoid incoming fire, and then re-engages their target with the now-cooled weapon.

== Gallery ==
=== Concept art and illustrations ===
<gallery>
File:H4 Carbine Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the storm rifle for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Carbine Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of the storm rifle for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Carbine Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of the storm rifle for ''Halo 4''.
File:StormEliteMerc.png|A Sangheili Storm with a Storm Rifle during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HW2_Spiker_Concept_2.jpg|''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' concept art depicting a modified Storm Rifle brandishing the Jiralhanae aesthetic of the [[Banished]].
</gallery>
=== ''Halo 4'' ===
<gallery>
File:H4-Reference-StormRifle.jpg|Reference model sheet for the Storm Rifle.
File:H4 StormRifle Concept 2.jpg|Another reference sheet.
File:H4-StormRifle.png|The Type-55 Storm Rifle in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-T55StormRifle-RightSide.png|In-game right side view of a Type-55 Storm Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-T55StormRifle-AltLeftSide.png|Alternate left side view of a Type-55 Storm Rifle.
File:2821575-gallery.jpg|[[John-117]] using a Storm Rifle aboard the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.
File:H4-StormRifleOverheat.png|The Storm Rifle overheating in John-117's hands.
File:Spops Zealot.jpg|A Spartan-IV using a Storm Rifle against a [[Sangheili Zealot]] during the [[Requiem Campaign]].
File:H4-StormRifle-HUDView.jpg|First-person view of the Storm Rifle on [[Haven]] in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s multiplayer.
File:Covenantweaponry 1920x1080.jpg|Detail of the Storm Rifle's coil set.
File:H4-T55DERA-StormRifle-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' Infobox.
</gallery>
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-StormRifleHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Storm Rifle by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.
File:H5G-StormRiflezoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the Storm Rifle by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-StormRifle FP melee1.png|First-person view of John-117 doing a melee attack with the Storm Rifle.
File:H5G-StormRifle FP melee2.png|Ditto, secondary melee animation.
File:H5G-StormRifle FP firing.png|First-person view of John-117 firing the Storm Rifle at a [[Kig-Yar Storm]].
File:H5G-StormRifle FP overheat.png|The Storm Rifle overheating in John-117's hands.
File:H5G-Fred&StormRifle.png|Fred-104 with a Storm Rifle on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-StormRifleHUD.png|First-person view of the Storm Rifle on [[Riptide]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' multiplayer.
File:H5G-StormRiflezoom.png|Smart scope with the Storm Rifle in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-T55SS.png|The holographic sight on the Storm Rifle.
File:H5G-StormRifleOverheat-ThirdPerson.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Storm Rifle on [[Antifreeze]].
File:H5G-BlissfulSlumberHUD.png|First-person view of ''Blissful Slumber'' on [[Battle of Noctus]].
File:H5G-BlissfulSlumberattack.png|An [[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|Anubis]]-clad Spartan-IV firing ''Blissful Slumber'' at a {{Pattern|Karo'wark|Ghost}}.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 4'' skins ===
<gallery>
File:H4 - Chill skin (transparent).png|CHL(Chill) skin in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-T55StormRifle-SteelSkin.png|CMP(Compression) skin in ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-REQ-Fury.png|''Fury''.
File:H5G-REQ-BlissfulSlumber.png|''Blissful Slumber''.
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 4]]''
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
* ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}

== Sources ==
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{{Covenant rifles}}
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]