Editing Kelos'vaarda-pattern storm rifle

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{{Weapon infobox
|image=[[File:H5G-Storm Rifle.png|350px]]
|manufacturer=[[Lodam Armory]]<ref name="H4VG"/>
|series=
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon]]
|cost=
|variant=
|affiliation=Independent Sangheili keeps<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]]<br>[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]]
|weight=17.4lbs (7.9kg)<ref name="universe"/>
|length={{Convert|47.1|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 86''</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/storm-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Storm Rifle'']</ref>
|width={{Convert|6|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/><ref name="universe"/>
|height={{Convert|12.2|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/><ref name="universe"/>
|mass={{Convert|17.4|lb|kg}}<ref name="universe"/>
|ammotype=Superheated [[plasma]]<ref name="universe"/>
|feed=100 battery units/200 shots<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/storm-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Storm Rifle'']</ref>
|operation=
|rate=~600 RPM{{Citation needed}}
|velocity=167 m/s (375 mph){{Citation needed}}
|range=Close-medium
|service=[[Blooding Years]]<br>
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
The '''Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced''' ('''T55 DER/A'''), commonly known as the '''Storm Rifle''', is a [[Sangheili]] [[directed energy weapon]].<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo Official Site''': ''ORDNANCE + ARMOR'']</ref>

==Overview==
The T55 DER/A was created to be a successor to and direct evolution of the widely used [[Type-25 plasma rifle]];<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Storm rifle armory description''</ref> however, it is more similar to the [[Type-51 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 name="O+A"/>

==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 [[Type-25 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 name="CFFR">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Fury's Road'']</ref> 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>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', page ''???''</ref> and saw use during [[Sangheili]] civil conflicts following the [[Human-Covenant War]]'s conclusion.<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref>

[[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>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Infinity (mode)|Infinity]]''</ref><!--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 name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


==Variants==
*'''[[Fury (Storm rifle)|Fury]]''': 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. 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 name="H5G"/>
*'''Blissful Slumber''': 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.  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 name="H5G"/>
<gallery>
File:H5G-Fury.png|Fury variant in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-BlissfulSlumber.png|Blissful Slumber variant in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>

==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 more accurate fire.

==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-55 Storm Rifle}}
*"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 [[Type-51 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, then re-engages their target with the now-cooled weapon.

==Gallery==
===Normal Gallery===
<gallery>
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:Spops Zealot.jpg|A Spartan-IV using a storm rifle against a [[Sangheili Zealot]] during the [[Requiem Campaign]].
File:H4-StormRifle-HUDView.jpg|The storm rifle as seen in a Spartan-IV's HUD on [[Haven]].
File:Covenantweaponry 1920x1080.jpg|Detail of the storm rifle's coil set.
File:H4-Reference-StormRifle.jpg|Reference model sheet for the storm rifle.
File:H4-T55DERA-StormRifle-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' Infobox.
File:StormEliteMerc.png|A Sangheili Storm with a storm rifle during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:H5G-StormRifleHUD.png|First-person view of the Storm rifle on [[Riptide]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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-REQ-Fury.png|REQ card - ''Fury''.
File:H5G-REQ-BlissfulSlumber.png|REQ card - ''Blissful Slumber''.
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 [[Type-54 Ghost]].
</gallery>

===Skins and variants===
<gallery>
File:Storm Rifle Chill skin.jpg|CHL(Chill) skin in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-T55StormRifle-SteelSkin.png|CMP(Compression) skin in ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

==Sources==
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{{Covenant Weapons}}
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]