Editing Type-56D needler

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]|other models|Needler}}
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The '''Type-56D Guided Munitions Launcher''' ('''T-56D GML'''), more commonly known as the '''Needler''',{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}} is a variant of the [[Needler]] series of weapons. It was fielded by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}

==Summary==
===Design details===
{{Main|Needler}}
The Type-56D needler is one of the many needler variants that fire [[Subanese crystal]]line shards capable of homing in on targets. The Type-56D needler notably features a [[Smart scope]] projector that project a holographic display behind the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}

===Usage===
This variant of the needler was likely catalogued by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] in 2556, after the [[Human-Covenant War]], as indicated by its [[Type classification system|type designation]] of "Type-56D Guided Munitions Launcher".{{Ref/Reuse|HWNCF47}} This needler was later fielded by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5GNeedler}}

==Variants==
*'''[[Hailstorm]]''': The ''Hailstorm'', is 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 high speed, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a larger magazine capacity with 33 needles.{{Ref/Game|Id=hailstorm|H5G|[[Hailstorm]] [[List of REQ cards#Weapons|REQ card]]|Quote=The Hailstorm owes much to a pre-Covenant weapon used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history. Improved Needler which fires fast-moving crystal shards that exhibit strong homing behavior.}}
<gallery class=center>
File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm.
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*'''[[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/Game|Id=talon|H5G|[[Talon of the Lost]] [[List of REQ cards#Weapons|REQ card]]|Quote=Sangheili miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the Subanese crystals used in Needler ammunition. Advanced Needler that fires carefully calibrated shards that can embed themselves in armor.}} 
<gallery class=center>
File:H5G TOTL.png|Talon of the Lost.
</gallery>

==Gameplay==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-56 Needler}}
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The standard needler is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 2 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.

The Hailstorm needler is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. It has a 16% faster velocity.

The Talon of the Lost needler 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 (Halo 5: Guardians)|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>

===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.
* 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]]''.
* 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.

===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 has been streamlined from its more “organic” appearance in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
* 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==
===Development images===
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File:H5G Needler Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the T-56D needler for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Needler Concept 2.jpg|An unused concept of the Needler, redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the {{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}}.
File:H5G-T56Dmodel.jpg|Renders of the needler's high-poly model.
File:H5G Needler Render 1.jpg|A profile view of the needler.
File:H5G Needler Render 2.jpg|Angled views of the needler.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
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&TOTL.png|Fred-104 with the ''Talon of the Lost''.
File:H5G-T56DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the needler by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-T56Dzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the needler by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-TOTLHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ''Talon of the Lost'' by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-T56DHUD.png|First-person view of the needler.
File:H5G-T56Dzoom.png|Smart scope with the needler.
File:H5G-T56DSS.png|Third-person view of a needler engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-HailstormHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Hailstorm''.
File:H5G-Hailstorm.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] wielding the ''Hailstorm''.
File:H5G-TOTLHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Talon of the Lost''.
File:H5G-Centurion&TotL.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Talon of the Lost''.
File:H5G-TOTL.png|A [[NOBLE-class Mjolnir|NOBLE]]-clad Spartan-IV firing the ''Talon of the Lost''.
</gallery>

===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
File:Hailstorm.png|''Hailstorm''.
File:Talonofthelost.png|''Talon of the Lost''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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{{Covenant rifles}}

[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Small arms]]
[[Category:Needle weaponry]]