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{{Weapon | {{Weapon Infobox | ||
|name = Nornfang | |name = Nornfang | ||
|image = [[File:H5G Nornfang.png|300px]] | |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> | |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]] | |type = [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]] | ||
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts | |service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|length = {{Convert|63.5|in|cm}} | |length = {{Convert|63.5|in|cm}} | ||
|width = {{Convert|53.8|cm|in}} | |width = {{Convert|53.8|cm|in}} | ||
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|weight = {{Convert|15.6|kg|lb}} | |weight = {{Convert|15.6|kg|lb}} | ||
|ammotype = [[14.5×114mm]] HEAP | |ammotype = [[14.5×114mm]] HEAP | ||
|feed = 4-round box magazine | |feed = 4-round box magazine | ||
|operation = Gas-operated, magazine-fed | |operation = Gas-operated, magazine-fed | ||
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== Background == | == 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. | 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 name="Waypoint"/> Linda loads the ''Nornfang'' with [[14.5×114mm]] High-Explosive Armor-Piercing (HEAP) 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]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Warzone]] mode, as well as [[War Games]] simulations. ''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 | 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|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 magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammo from other sniper rifles. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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* "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse. | * "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. | * 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'' | * ''Nornfang''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png| | File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|Development image of Nornfang. | ||
File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png| | File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png|Nornfang in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''. | ||
File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using | File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using Nornfang during the [[raid on Argent Moon]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G- | File:H5G-MPNornfangHUD.png|First-person view of Nornfang on [[The Rig]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of Nornfang by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost. | |||
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|Nornfang's [[Requisition system|REQ card]]. | |||
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{1st}} | ||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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[[Category:Human weapons]] | [[Category:Human weapons]] | ||
