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{{Disambig header|the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]| | {{Disambig header|the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]|the model introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]|Type-33 needler}} | ||
{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image = [[File:H5G-Render-Needler.png|300px]] | |||
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-Needler.png|300px]] | |manufacturer = | ||
|manufacturer= | |series = Type-56 | ||
|series=[[ | |type = Guided munitions launcher | ||
| | |cost = | ||
| | |variant = | ||
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
|affiliation = [[Swords of Sanghelios]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | |||
|weight = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|ammotype = [[Subanese crystal|Crystalline explosive projectiles]] | |||
|feed = 22 needles/magazine<ref name="H5G">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref> | |||
|operation = | |||
|rate = 480 RPM (automatic)<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgndXPFG27A '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Needlers Full Analysis'']</ref> | |||
|velocity = 32.31 m/s (106.0 ft/s; 72.28 mph){{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | |||
|range = Short to medium | |||
* 30.6 m (100.3 ft) {{C|unscoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | |||
* 36.7 m (120.3 ft) {{C|scoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher''' ('''T-56 GML'''),<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> more commonly known as the '''Needler''', is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-33 needler|Type-33 GML]]. | |||
== Variants == | |||
=== Type-56D === | |||
The T-56D needler was extensively used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]]. It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 2 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold. | |||
== | ==== Type-56D variants ==== | ||
* '''[[Hailstorm]]''': The ''Hailstorm'', based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history, is an improved needler that fires [[blamite]] shards at a 16% faster velocity, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a 50% larger magazine capacity with 33 needles.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. | |||
* '''[[Talon of the Lost]]''': [[Sangheili]] miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the [[Suban]]ese crystals used in Needler ammunition, resulting in new creations like the ''Talon of the Lost''. It is an advanced needler that fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that can embed themselves into the armor of [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, and vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found as the first of four [[special weapons]] in the mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="reu">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdYguiXK-rI '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Guardians : Weapon Location Guide - ( Talon of the Lost ) - ( Mission 7 )'']</ref> | |||
*'''[[Pinpoint Needler]]''': Improved version of the needler with an increased mag from 26 to 30. It has been painted white and can lock on and track targets when they are in range and the user is zoomed in. | |||
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*'''[[Hailstorm]]''': The ''Hailstorm'', | |||
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File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm. | File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm. | ||
File:H5G TOTL.png|Talon of the Lost. | File:H5G TOTL.png|Talon of the Lost. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-56 Needler}} | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-56 Needler}} | ||
=== Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' === | |||
===Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | |||
* The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the ''Hailstorm'' features even faster-moving shards. | * The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the ''Hailstorm'' features even faster-moving shards. | ||
* Can be smart | * Can be smart scoped to increase the weapon's range by 20%. When smart scoped, it brings up a purple holographic display on the user's HUD. | ||
* Super-combines with [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. | * Super-combines with [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
* Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 | * Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds for a total of 88 rounds. | ||
** The ''Hailstorm'' can have up to 99 reserve rounds for a total of 132 rounds. | ** The ''Hailstorm'' can have up to 99 reserve rounds for a total of 132 rounds. | ||
=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' === | |||
* The Needler now holds 26 rounds instead of 22 from ''Halo 4'' and ''Halo 5''. | |||
* The Needler has blue coloration and melee animation from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | |||
* The Needler now has an ammo counter on the back of the weapon. | |||
* The needler requires 12 needles for the supércombine effect to activate. | |||
* The reload animation for the Needler has changed. | |||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
=== | === Concept art === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:H5GC-Needler.png|Concept art of the T-56D needler for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File: | File:H5G_Needler_Concept.jpg|An unused concept of the Needler developed for ''Halo 5: Guardians'', redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the [[Type-58 Harvester]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Screenshots === | |||
===Screenshots=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the needler. | |||
File:H5G-Kelly&Needler.jpg|[[Kelly-087]] (left) with a Needler in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' pre-release screenshot. | File:H5G-Kelly&Needler.jpg|[[Kelly-087]] (left) with a Needler in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' pre-release screenshot. | ||
File:H5G-Fred&T56D.png|[[Frederic-104]] with a Needler in the final release of ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-Fred&T56D.png|[[Frederic-104]] with a Needler in the final release of ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards=== | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Hailstorm.png|''Hailstorm''. | File:Hailstorm.png|''Hailstorm''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
* ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | |||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
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[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Small arms]] | [[Category:Small arms]] | ||