Type-50 Alpha beam rifle
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159.51 centimeters (62.8 in)[1] |
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100 battery units (10 shots)[1] |
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Smart-link-compatible 5x/10x magnification scope[1] |
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- "Kig-Yar snipers assigned the Fleet of Particular Justice displayed uncharacteristic bravery in their valiant defense against the Flood onslaught on Installation 04. Improved Halo 2 Beam Rifle with faster rate of fire and increased hipfire accuracy."
- — In-game description[2][3]
The Type-50 Alpha (shortened T-50α) is a variant of the Sulok-pattern beam rifle utilised by the Covenant.[2][3]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The T-50α is identical to one of the two major chassis variations of the Sulok-pattern rifle, though forsakes the original's blue nanolaminate coating for a vibrant red/yellow/white paintjob similar to several other Covenant weapon variants.[4] Mechanically, the weapon has been adjusted to have a higher rate-of-fire than its standard counterpart.[2][3]
Usage[edit]
During the Battle of Installation 04 in September 2552, Kig-Yar snipers were deployed equipped with T-50α beam rifles. These Kig-Yar were some of the unlucky Covenant forces tasked with holding off the onslaught of the Flood, during which they displayed uncharacteristic bravery.[2][3]
In late 2558, Spartan-IVs serving aboard the UNSC Infinity trained with the Alpha beam rifle in War Games simulations.[4]
In-game information[edit]
Halo 5: Guardians[edit]
The T-50α beam rifle - known in-game as the Halo 2 Beam Rifle Alpha - was first introduced into Halo 5: Guardians in the Warzone Firefight update. According to 343 Industries Senior Systems Designer Daniel Wiksten, the weapon was intended as a slightly more forgiving alternative to the standard beam rifle. The weapon's faster fire rate allows it to be used to double-tap enemy players rather than rely on going for headshots.[2]
In-game, the Beam Rifle Alpha is a Rare 
energy Power Weapon REQ worth 
150 when sold.
Gallery[edit]
The Halo 2 Beam Rifle REQ card.
First-person view of the T-50α.
A Spartan utilising an Alpha.
A Spartan with a T-50α on their back and a T-50 Delta equipped in Halo 5 multiplayer.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 292
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating (Retrieved on Sep 14, 2016) [archive]
- ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Halo 2 Beam Rifle Alpha description "Kig-Yar snipers assigned the Fleet of Particular Justice displayed uncharacteristic bravery in their valiant defense against the Flood onslaught on Installation 04. Improved Halo 2 Beam Rifle with faster rate of fire and increased hipfire accuracy."
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Halo 2 Beam Rifle Alpha in-game model
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