Editing Nornfang

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name = Nornfang
|image = [[File:H5G Nornfang.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction'']</ref>
|type = [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]]
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]<br>[[Created conflict]]
|length = {{Convert|63.5|in|cm}}
|width = {{Convert|53.8|cm|in}}
|height = {{Convert|235.7|cm|in}}
|weight = {{Convert|15.6|kg|lb}}
|ammotype = [[14.5×114mm]] HEAP
|capacity =
|feed =  4-round box magazine
|optics =
|range = 2,500 meters (8,202 feet){{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR2|HSoR|Chapter=2}}{{Ref/Note|Id=range|The [[:File:Sniperhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the SRS99-S5 AM's smart-linked scope range between 0 and 2,300 meters in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range. Linda-058 in ''Halo: Shadows of Reach'' claims that ''Nornfang'' has an effective range 200 meters further then the standard SRS99-S5.}}
|operation = Gas-operated, magazine-fed
}}
'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Linda-058]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

== Background ==
The ''Nornfang'' was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Linda loads the ''Nornfang'' with [[14.5×114mm]] Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her [[Heads-up display|HUD]]'s [[motion tracker]] is still visible even while using its optics.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>

== Gameplay ==
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{'}} [[Warzone]] mode, as well as [[War Games]] simulations. It is available as a Level 7 REQ that grants 200 REQ points when sold. ''Nornfang'' does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the ''[[Type-1 energy sword#Vorpal Talon|Vorpal Talon]]'', the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[smart scope]]. 

In the campaign, ''Nornfang'' can be found during the mission "[[Unconfirmed]]" aboard Blue Team's [[ONI Acrisius|prowler]], or if Linda is selected by a player when in [[cooperative play]]. Just like with [[Kelly-087]]'s ''[[Oathsworn]]'' [[M45 shotgun|M45D shotgun]], the campaign version of the ''Nornfang'' lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra spare mag, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammo from other sniper rifles.

== Trivia ==
* In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], the [[Wikipedia:Norns|Norns]] are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the [[Wikipedia:Moirai|Fates]] of Greek mythology.
* "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse. 
* Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of [[Fireteam Osiris]] to acquire ''Nornfang'' from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
* ''Nornfang''{{'}}s ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''.

== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots and artwork ===
<gallery>
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|A development image of ''Nornfang''.
File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png|''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using ''Nornfang'' during the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign1.png|First-person view of the ''Nornfang'' by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.
File:H5G-Nornfang4xzoom-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the ''Nornfang'' in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.
File:H5G-Nornfang9xzoom-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using 9× zoom with the ''Nornfang'' in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign mission Unconfirmed.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' on [[Torque]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Centurion&Nornfang.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with ''Nornfang'' on Torque.
File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|Linda using ''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|''Nornfang''.
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
* ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
==Notes==
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== Sources ==
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[[Category:Human weapons]]