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'''Rifles''' are a class of shoulder-fired/mid-sized weapons. These weapons are much larger than the standard [[sidearm]]s, but smaller than infantry support weapon systems. In the actual sense of the word, a "'''rifle'''" is a [[:Category:Weapons|weapon]] with a spiral grooved barrel that imparts a spin on a projectile to obtain better levels of accuracy than a smoothbore weapon, such as a musket or a [[shotgun]]. However, "rifle" is sometimes also used as a technically erroneous term for certain [[directed energy weapon]]s.
'''Rifled weapons''' are a class of shoulder-fired/mid-sized weapons.


==Overview==
These ''military service weapons'' (MSW) are much larger than the standard [[sidearm|sidearm weapons]], but smaller than [[support weapons]]. In the actual sense of the word, a "'''rifle'''" is a [[:Category:Weapons|weapon]] with a spiral grooved barrel that imparts a spin on a projectile to obtain better levels of accuracy than a smoothbore weapon, such as a musket or a shotgun. However, "rifle" is sometimes also used as a technically erroneous term for certain [[directed energy weapon]]s.
 
== Overview ==
When regarding [[human]] weapons, there are a few forms of the word "rifle" used. An "[[assault rifle]]" is a select-fire weapon that fires an intermediate rifle round. A "[[battle rifle]]" fires a large full-size rifle round and is usually, but not always, semi-automatic and often has a long full-size barrel. A "[[sniper rifle]]" can fire various high-caliber ammunition variants, and are almost exclusively semi-automatic. Their goal is to achieve high levels of accuracy and lethality, and have longer ranges than assault or battle rifles.
When regarding [[human]] weapons, there are a few forms of the word "rifle" used. An "[[assault rifle]]" is a select-fire weapon that fires an intermediate rifle round. A "[[battle rifle]]" fires a large full-size rifle round and is usually, but not always, semi-automatic and often has a long full-size barrel. A "[[sniper rifle]]" can fire various high-caliber ammunition variants, and are almost exclusively semi-automatic. Their goal is to achieve high levels of accuracy and lethality, and have longer ranges than assault or battle rifles.


Regarding [[Covenant]] and [[Forerunner]] weapons, the term "rifle" is used not to describe the technical nature of the weapon itself, but in the role it plays on the battlefield. For example, the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] and {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}, while similar, are used for two different purposes. A rifle is larger than a pistol, often requiring both hands to use, but is smaller than a heavy weapon, such as the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]] or [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod cannon]]. This applies to both the plasma rifle and the [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|beam rifle]]. The [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]] is also considered a rifle and the [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|spiker]] can fit into this list as well.
Regarding [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and [[Forerunner]] weapons, the term "rifle" is used not to describe the technical nature of the weapon itself, but in the role it plays on the battlefield. For example, the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] and [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|plasma rifle]], while similar, are used for two different purposes. A rifle is larger than a pistol, often requiring both hands to use, but is smaller than a heavy weapon, such as the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute shot]] or [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod cannon]]. This applies to both the plasma rifle and the [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System|beam rifle]]. The [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant carbine]] is also considered a rifle and the [[Type-25 Carbine|spiker]] can fit into this list as well.


==UNSC==
== UNSC ==
===Assault rifles===
=== Assault rifles ===
{{Main|Assault rifle}}
Assault rifles are military service weapons that fire intermediate rifle cartridges; merging the [[machine gun|light machine gun]]'s firepower with the [[submachine gun]]'s compact design.
Assault rifles are military service weapons that fire intermediate rifle cartridges; merging the [[machine gun|light machine gun]]'s firepower with the [[submachine gun]]'s compact design.
==== [[MA Series]] ====
*'''[[MA1 Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - The original MA rifle, precursor to all current MA variants.
*'''[[MA2B Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - Successor to the MA1. Functionally similar to the the MA5B. Occasionally used by [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Forces]] operators.
*'''[[MA3A Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - The precursor to the MA5B assault rifle. Retired from service, remains popular on the black market and among [[insurrectionist]] groups.
===== [[MA5 series]] =====
*'''[[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - In service with the [[UNSC Army]] up until the [[Fall of Reach]]. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - A [[MA5 Series|MA5]] variant with a 60-round magazine configuration. Featured in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*'''[[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - An improvement of the MA5BA with a 32-round magazine configuration.Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*'''[[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - A [[MA5 Series|MA5]] variant with a 32-round magazine configuration.Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[MA5K Carbine]]''' - Carbine variant, wielded by Special Forces units such as the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].


===Battle rifles===
=== Battle rifles ===
{{Main|Battle rifle}}
Battle rifles are military service weapons that fire a full-power rifle cartridge; providing greater effective range and penetration than assault rifles.
Battle rifles are military service weapons that fire a full-power rifle cartridge; providing greater effective range and penetration than assault rifles.
==== BR55 series ====
*'''[[XBR55 Battle Rifle]]''' - ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''-prototype battle rifle.
*'''[[BR55 Battle Rifle]] '''- Shoulder-fired firearm firing in 3-round bursts. Featured in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
*'''[[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - A heavy-barreled variant of the BR55. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
==== Other battle rifles ====
*'''[[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - Post-war successor to the BR55 series. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.


===Carbines===
=== Carbines ===
Carbines are shortened light-weight versions of full rifles, usually firing the same ammunition at a lower velocity due to a shorter barrel length.
Carbines are shortened light-weight versions of full rifles, usually firing the same ammunition at a lower velocity due to a shorter barrel length.
*'''[[ARC-920 railgun|Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]]''' - Compact-channel linear accelerator carbine, fires high-explosive rounds at extreme velocities.
*'''[[Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]]''' - Compact-channel linear accelerator carbine, fires high-explosive rounds at extreme velocities.
*'''[[MA2B assault rifle|MA2B Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - Successor to the MA1. Functionally similar to the MA5B. Occasionally used by [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Forces]] operators.
*'''[[MA2B Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - Successor to the MA1. Functionally similar to the the MA5B. Occasionally used by [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Forces]] operators.
*'''[[MA5K carbine|MA5K Carbine]]''' - Uncommon carbine variant, wielded by Special Forces units such as the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].
*'''[[MA5K Carbine]]''' - Uncommon carbine variant, wielded by Special Forces units such as the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].


===Marksman rifles===
=== Marksman rifles ===
Marksman rifles are military service weapons, built for greater precision than an assault rifle or battle rifle. These rifles are used to extend the reach of a small unit.
Marksman rifles are military service weapons, built for greater precision than an assault rifle or battle rifle. These rifles are used to extend the reach of a small unit.
*'''[[M392 DMR|M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]''' - Accurate select-fire (semi-automatic in-game), medium-range rifle. Better known as the '''DMR'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]''' - Accurate select-fire (semi-automatic in-game), medium-range rifle. Better known as the '''DMR'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[M395 DMR|M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]]''' - Post-war successor to the M392 DMR. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]]''' - Post-war successor to the M392 DMR. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.


===Nonlinear rifles===
=== Nonlinear rifles ===
*'''[[M6 Spartan Laser|M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]]''' - Shoulder-fired, anti-vehicular, directed energy weapon. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo Reach]]''. Better known as the '''Spartan laser'''.
*'''[[M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]]''' - Shoulder-fired, anti-vehicular, directed energy weapon. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo Reach]]''. Better known as the '''Spartan laser'''.


===Recoilless rifles===
=== Recoilless rifles ===
*'''[[ARC-920 railgun|Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]]''' - Compact-channel linear accelerator carbine, fires high-explosive rounds at extreme velocities. Better known as the '''railgun'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]]''' - Compact-channel linear accelerator carbine, fires high-explosive rounds at extreme velocities. Better known as the '''railgun'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[M149 Magellan|M149 Recoilless Rifle]]''' - [[United Nations Space Command]] weapon used during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Better known as the '''Magellan'''.
*'''[[M149 Recoilless Rifle]]''' - [[United Nations Space Command]] weapon used during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Better known as the '''Magellan'''.
*'''[[M99 Stanchion|M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]]''' - Man-portable miniaturized [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. Better known as the '''Stanchion'''. Used by [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] in [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]].
*'''[[M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]]''' - Man-portable miniaturized [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. Used by [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] in [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]].


===Sniper rifles===
=== Sniper rifles ===
{{Main|Sniper rifle}}
Sniper rifles are military service weapons that fire anti-matériel/anti-vehicular rifle cartridges; used for precise acquisition and elimination of individual targets at extended ranges.
Sniper rifles are military service weapons that fire anti-matériel/anti-vehicular rifle cartridges; used for precise acquisition and elimination of individual targets at extended ranges.
====SRS99 series====
*'''[[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel]]''' - Long-range, shoulder-fired sniper rifle, fire various [[14.5x114mm]] ammunition variants. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle System 99C-Series 2 Anti-Matériel]]''' - Variant of the original SRS-99. Featured in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
*'''[[Sniper_Rifle_System_99C-S2_Anti-Matériel#SRS99C-S2_AMB|Sniper Rifle System 99C-Series 2 Anti-Matériel B]]''' - Variant of the SRS99C-S2 AM. Featured in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''.
*'''[[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle System 99D-Series 2 Anti-Matériel]]''' - Variant of the SRS99C-S2 AM. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*'''[[Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel]]''' - Post-war successor to S2 variants. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
====Other sniper rifles====
*'''[[M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]]''' - Man-portable miniaturized [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. Better known as the '''Stanchion'''. Used by [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] in [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]].


== Covenant ==
== Covenant ==
=== Ballistic/Projectile rifles ===
=== Ballistic/Projectile rifles ===
*'''[[Type-33 needler|Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]''' - Handheld sidearm, fires homing crystalline ammunition. Better known as the '''needler'''. Featured in ''Halo 1, 2, 3, 4, ODST, and Reach''.
*'''[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]''' - Handheld sidearm, fires homing crystalline ammunition. Better known as the '''needler'''. Featured in ''Halo 1, 2, 3, 4, ODST, and Reach''.
*'''[[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|Type-31 Rifle]]''' - Medium-range cousin of the needler. Analogous to the DMR. Better known as the '''needle rifle'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[Type-31 Rifle]]''' - Medium-range cousin of the needler. Analogous to the DMR. Better known as the '''needle rifle'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|Type-25 Carbine]]''' - Handheld spike rifle. Analogous to the SMG. Better known as the '''Brute spiker'''. Featured in ''Halo 2, 3, ODST & Reach''.
*'''[[Type-25 Carbine]]''' - Handheld spike rifle. Analogous to the SMG. Better known as the '''Brute spiker'''. Featured in ''Halo 2, 3, ODST & Reach''.
*'''{{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}''' - Scaled-down, anti-infantry version of the [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod cannon]]. Analogous to the [[battle rifle]]. Better known as the '''Covenant carbine'''. Featured in ''Halo 2, 3, 4, and ODST''.
*'''[[Type-51 Carbine]]''' - Scaled-down, anti-infantry version of the [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod cannon]]. Analogous to the [[battle rifle]]. Better known as the '''Covenant carbine'''. Featured in ''Halo 2 & 3''.


=== Particle beam rifles ===
=== Particle beam rifles ===
*'''{{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}''' - An earlier variant of the Type-50 Particle Beam Rifle. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]]''' - Long-range shoulder-fired weapon, primarily used by [[Kig-yar Sniper]]s. Analogous to the SRS99 sniper rifles. Better known as the '''beam rifle'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*'''[[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]]''' - Long-range shoulder-fired weapon, primarily used by [[Kig-yar Sniper]]s. Analogous to the SRS99 sniper rifles. Better known as the '''beam rifle'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.


=== Plasma rifles ===
=== Plasma rifles ===
*'''[[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle]]''' - Handheld plasma-operated weapon typically wielded by [[Sangheili]]. Better known as the '''plasma rifle'''.
*'''[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle]]''' - Handheld plasma-operated weapon typically wielded by [[Sangheili]]. Better known as the '''plasma rifle'''.
*'''[[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae variant]]''' - Variant of the standard plasma rifle wielded exclusively by [[Jiralhanae]], with superior rate of fire. Featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*'''[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae variant]]''' - Variant of the standard plasma rifle wielded exclusively by [[Jiralhanae]], with superior rate of fire. Featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*'''[[Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifle|Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy]]''' -  Shoulder-fired plasma-operated weapon-variant that fires explosive bolts of superheated plasma. Better known as the '''concussion rifle'''.
*'''[[Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy]]''' -  Shoulder-fired plasma-operated weapon-variant that fires explosive bolts of superheated plasma. Better known as the '''concussion rifle'''.
*'''[[Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeater|Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved]]''' - Shoulder-fired plasma-operated weapon used mostly by [[Sangheili]]. Analogous to the [[MA5 series]] assault rifles. Better known as the '''plasma repeater'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved]]''' - Shoulder-fired plasma-operated weapon used mostly by [[Sangheili]]. Analogous to the [[MA5 series]] assault rifles. Better known as the '''plasma repeater'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[Kelos'vaarda-pattern storm rifle|Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced]]''' - Handheld plasma-operated successor to the widely used ''Type-25 DER'' typically wielded by [[Sangheili]]. Better known as the '''storm rifle'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced]]''' - Handheld plasma-operated successor to the widely used ''Type-25 DER'' typically wielded by [[Sangheili]]. Better known as the '''storm rifle'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]]''' - Sniper weapon, fires continuous beam of magnetically contained plasma. Better known as the '''focus rifle'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]]''' - Sniper weapon, fires continuous beam of magnetically contained plasma. Better known as the '''focus rifle'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.


== Forerunner ==
== Forerunner ==
=== Hard light rifles ===
=== Hard light rifles ===
* '''[[Z-130 Suppressor|Z-130 Directed Energy Automatic Weapon]]''' - Utilized by Promethean Knights during the Battle of Requiem. Analogous to the [[MA5 series]] assault rifles. Better known as the '''suppressor'''. Featured in ''Halo 4''.
* '''[[Z-130 Suppressor]]''' - Used by [[Promethean Knight]]s encountered on [[Requiem]]. Featured in ''Halo 4''.  
* '''[[Z-250 lightrifle|Z-250 Directed Energy Engagement Weapon]]''' - Used by [[Promethean Knight]]s encountered on [[Requiem]]. Analogous to the [[BR55]] series battle rifles. Better known as the '''lightrifle'''. Featured in ''Halo 4''.  
* '''[[Z-180 Close Combat Rifle/Asymmetric Engagement Mitigator]]''' - Better known as the '''Scattershot'''. Featured in ''Halo 4''.
*'''[[Z-250 Lightrifle]]''' - Used by [[Promethean Knight]]s encountered on [[Requiem]]. Featured in ''Halo 4''.
* '''[[Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle]]''' - Used by Promethean Knights encountered on Requiem. Better known as the '''Binary rifle'''. Featured in ''Halo 4''.  


=== Ionized particle rifles ===
==== Other rifles ====
* '''[[Z-180 scattershot|Z-180 Close Combat Rifle/Asymmetric Engagement Mitigator]]''' - Better known as the '''Scattershot'''. Analogous to a [[shotgun]]. Featured in ''Halo 4''.
* '''[[Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle|Z-390 Anti-Material High-Explosive Munitions Rifle]]''' - Better known as the '''Incineration cannon'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
* '''[[Z-390 incineration cannon|Z-390 Anti-Materiél High-Explosive Munitions Rifle]]''' - Better known as the '''Incineration cannon'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
* '''[[Z-110 Directed Energy Pistol]]''' - Better known as the '''Boltshot'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
* '''[[Z-750 binary rifle|Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle]]''' - Used by Promethean Knights encountered on Requiem. Better known as the '''binary rifle'''. Analogous to the [[SRS99 series]] sniper rifles. Featured in ''Halo 4''.


== Deleted material ==
== Deleted material ==
*'''[[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons#Gravity rifle|Gravity rifle]]''' - A Covenant long-range rifle cut from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*'''[[Gravity rifle]]''' - A Covenant long-range rifle cut from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.


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