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{{Title|''Vostu''-pattern carbine}}
{{Era|H2|H3}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the variant in Halo 2 and Halo 3|the model introduced in Halo 4|Mosa-pattern carbine}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name=''Vostu''-pattern carbine
|image=[[File:CovenantCarbine-Halo2.png|350px]][[File:Halo3-CovenantCarbine-Profile.png|350px]]
|manufacturer=[[Iruiru Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=38}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|series=''Vostu''-pattern
|type=Carbine
|cost=
|variant=
|service= [[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] <br> Independent [[Sangheili]] factions
|weight=*Empty: {{Convert|7|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}}
*Loaded: {{Convert|8.8|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}}
|length={{Convert|127.1|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
*Barrel: {{Convert|58.67|cm|in}}{{Ref/Site|Id=bnetcarbine|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3carbine|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Type-51 Carbine|D=16|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present#Type-51 Carbine}}
|width={{Convert|15.2|cm|in}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=38}}
|height={{Convert|44.9|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|ammotype=8×60mm caseless radioactive projectiles{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|capacity=
|feed=18 round magazine{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}}
|operation=recoil-operated, charger-fed{{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}}
|rate=
|velocity=700 m/s (2296 f/s){{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}}
|optics=
|range={{Convert|600|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}}
}}
{{Quote|It’s almost a direct analog of the BR55. I just wish it had a more — um — conventional scope.|Anonymous serviceman}}


The '''''Vostu''-pattern Carbine''',{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=292}} {{Type|51|Carbine|C}},{{Ref/Book|Id=ENCY|Enc11|Page=322}} and known as the '''Covenant Carbine''', is a midrange weapon that was created by the [[Sangheili]] and commonly used by [[Covenant]] marksmen.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


==Overview==
{{Weapon
===Design details===
| image=[[Image:H3_Covenant_Carbine_angle.jpg|310px]]
Manufactured by [[Iruiru Armory]], the design of the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine has its origins among the [[Sangheili]], with a heritage that stretches back to marksman rifles used in conflicts on [[Sanghelios]] millennia ago.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Unlike the newer {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}, the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine's design was intentionally adapted for use by other species, featuring native link integration. The ''Vostu''-pattern carbine is semi-automatic, recoil-operated and charger-fed. Additionally, it features an optic with 2x magnification. The weapon's cylindrical magazine holds 18 rounds,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} and also provides indication of number of rounds left in the magazine by utilizing a holographic display.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The back end of the weapon contains two circular openings, the forward one is the weapon's hand guard and the area in front of it is where the weapon's trigger is located. On the weapon's top rail is the magazine well and ammunition chamber,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} next to it is a hammer like device which springs back when the weapon is fired. The forward part of the weapon contains the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine's barrel, which controls the rapid acceleration of the projectile out at a high velocity.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}}
| name=Covenant Carbine
| manufacturer=
| model=
| type=assault rifle
| cost=
| size=Handheld, Two-Handed
*length: 122.8 centimeters
| damage per hit=*Overall Damage: Medium
| magazine=*Halo 2: 18 rounds
*Halo 3: 18 rounds
| maxammo=*Halo 2: 90 rounds or 5 magazines
Halo 3: 90 rounds or 5 magazines
| fire=Semi-automatic
| ammotype=Radioactive Projectiles
| operation=
| rate of fire=Medium, 4.5 rounds/sec (approx.)
| accuracy=High
| range=Medium to Semi-Long Ranges
| era=
| counterpart=[[BR55 Battle Rifle]], [[M6G Magnum Sidearm|M6G Magnum]]
| counterwep=*At Close Range: [[M90 Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], [[Gravity Hammer]]
*At Long Range: [[Sniper Rifle]]s
| affiliation=[[Covenant]]
}}{{HaloWikiLink|Carbine}}The '''Covenant Carbine''' is a ground firearm of the [[Covenant]] army.


====Ammunition====
==Background==
The ''Vostu''-pattern carbine marks itself as unique among [[Covenant]] firearms by its ammunition. Rather than using [[plasma]], which can be inaccurate, noisy, and slow at long range,{{Ref/Reuse|ENCY}} this weapon utilizes 8×60mm caseless radioactive projectiles. This ammunition can come in a number of compositions, but the Covenant primarily employ an extremely toxic compound mined from a radioactive [[moon]] in the Sangheili's [[Urs system|home star system]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} as well as several other locations in Covenant territory.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm3003659_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post3003659|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Catalog Interaction - Page 48|D=12|M=10|Y=2014}} The ''Vostu''-pattern carbine can fire this projectile at supersonic speeds,{{Ref/Reuse|ENCY}} when fired, the round, which is coated in a shielded material{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} is accelerated to a speed anywhere from Mach 1 to Mach 5, traveling downrange at 2,296 feet per second.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The round is powered along its entire flight path, consuming up to 50% of its total mass by the time it reaches its maximum effective range.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetcarbine}} The ''Vostu''-pattern carbine's ballistic round can stop a target at up to six hundred and fifty yards. It is believed that this round is based on technology used in the larger [[fuel rod]]s weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|ENCY}}
The Carbine is the [[Covenant]] equivalent of the [[UNSC]] [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]] and the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]]. It is a semi-automatic weapon that combines high accuracy with decent stopping power. It is used primarily for mid-range combat. Unlike most standard-issue Covenant weapons such as the [[Plasma Rifle]], the Carbine does not run on a battery. Rather, it fires solid, radioactive projectiles from an 18-round magazine. It is sometimes carried by [[Brutes]] and [[Elites]], though this is not usually their preferred weapon. In the hands of an enemy Brute or Elite, they can be deadly, allowing them to engage their enemies at mid range with deadly accuracy.


Against light armored targets, the rounds' supersonic speed and super-heated nature ensures armor penetration on either the first or second impact. Impacts to the flesh can vary dependent upon range and speed - a single round impacting flesh at close range will penetrate deep into the target, and can nick bone. The kinetic energy from the impact of a round at close range can knock back an individual.{{Ref/Anthology|HEvol|Story=Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian}} Two rounds that impact the same area at close range will pass through the target easily. Upon impact the round releases a toxic material into a victims bloodstream,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} in addition to radiation burns the victim suffers. The chance of survival of being hit from the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine is low. If the round has not struck a vital organ the victim only has a few minutes before the toxic chemicals kill the victim unless it is treated immediately.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
===Advantages===
With a 2x zoom ability, it's possible to make lethal [[headshot]]s from afar. When you get your hands on one, be sure to take advantage of it. It is also quite effective at killing an unshielded opponent in [[Multiplayer]], and has equal effectiveness to an unshielded enemy as that of a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]], [[M6D Magnum Sidearm|M6D]], [[M6C Magnum Sidearm|M6C]] and [[M6G Magnum Sidearm|M6G]]. Like those weapons, it will kill an unshielded opponent with one shot to the head.
 
Because the Carbine fires projectiles, not plasma bolts, it is more useful against [[Flood]] than the other Covenant weapons, excluding explosives. One of the best uses for this weapon is to shoot the armored headpiece off of Brutes, after which another headshot from the weapon will dispatch them.
 
The Carbine, when used correctly, can take down an enemy slightly faster than a Battle Rifle can, though it requires more aim, taking at least seven shots to the head in Multiplayer. Damage done by the Carbine is slightly lower than that of the Battle Rifle (if all three bullets hit), but it fires about twice as fast making it equally deadly.
 
The Covenant Carbine has one other advantage over the Battle rifle. It is able to do damage to [[Jackal Personal Arm Shield]]s, Enforcers shields, [[Stationary Shield Generator]]s, and other shields of such nature.
 
===Disadvantages===
The Carbine's only real shortcomings are that your position is betrayed by a yellowish-green trail with each shot, just like the Sniper Rifle's vapor trail or a Battle rifle's tracer trail.


[[File:H4 FUD Silva with Carbine.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Chyler Silva]] using a ''Vostu''-pattern carbine at the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]].]]
==Halo 3==
===Usage===
The ''Vostu''-pattern carbine served as one of the Covenant's primary medium to long-range weapons. It was frequently used by Sangheili of various ranks, though its most prominent use is among [[Kig-yar]] [[Kig-Yar Sniper|marksmen]], scouts, and trackers, who often utilized the weapon as an effective tool for sharpshooting and assassination.{{Ref/Reuse|ENCY}} After the [[Great Schism]], Jiralhanae infantry were often deployed with this weapon.{{Ref/Level|H3|Crow's Nest}} Though it was encountered as early as [[2526]],{{Ref/Film|H4FuD}} and was seen occasionally during the [[Human-Covenant War]],<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref> it was not properly cataloged by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] until [[2551]].{{Ref/Note|Id=Mosa|The ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' indicates that the ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' carbine is a {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}, despite the UNSC designating it as a Type-51 carbine like the ''Vostu''-pattern. However, this can be attributed to the UNSC's different classification standards when compared to the Covenant's.}}


==UNSC remarks==
The Covenant Carbine has undergone a noticeable upgrade for its use in Halo 3. Each round delivers more damage.
*“So — it’s just their projectile weapons that we’ve figured out how to reload? I guess I’m cool with that.”
*“It’s almost a direct analog of the BR55. I just wish it had a more — um — conventional scope.”
*“In my youth I used to board Olympus a couple o’ times a year—you see where I’m going with this? Yeah. That foxtrot gun is the size of my old board.”
*“Oh man! You really need to learn to recognize the symbols on top of the charger—and count your shots, too. First time I picked one up I just about brained myself when it ejected.”
*“Wish it was smaller; wish it had a proper stock—or at least a butt pad.”
*"Hey — don’t inhale immediately after the charger ejects. I heard that shit will give you [[Boren’s Syndrome]]."{{Ref/Note|There are no conclusive tests that indicate that the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine puts the user at risk for contracting Boren's syndrome.}}


==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
Some, however, say that with this new upgrade, it is overpowered, compared to the Battle Rifle. The reasons of this is because the Carbine has a much faster rate of fire than the Battle Rifle has for each burst, and since the damage per shot for the Carbine are more powerful now it has a powerful advantage over its human counterpart.
[[File:HTV-Homecoming-FavoriteWeapon.jpg|thumb|250px|A ''Vostu''-pattern carbine hung on the walls of [[Miranda Keyes/Silver|Dr. Keyes']] lab in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.]]
===Silver Timeline===
{{Main|Silver Timeline}}
''Vostu''-pattern carbines are used by Covenant against humanity. One model was held in a display case in [[Miranda Keyes/Silver|Dr. Keyes']] lab.


==Gameplay==
Bungie has said in one of their recent podcasts that the Carbine has been balanced since the [[Halo 3 Beta]].
===Advantages===
The ''Vostu''-pattern carbine, with its 2× zoom ability is an excellent medium-ranged weapon; its accuracy and performance in the field makes it a popular choice for infantry who are required to engage enemy infantry:


*The Carbine can kill a standard-shielded enemy in seven rounds.
It now emits a green gas when reloaded according to recent campaign leaks.
*The Carbine's rate of fire is faster than any known mid-long range semi-automatic weapons of its class.
*The Carbine can disable any type of infantry energy shield system including [[Jiralhanae power armor]], [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet]]s or [[Covenant portable shield]]s.
*The Carbine's relative precision and low noise emission allows the carbine to perform multiple roles in the field; including designated marksman.


===Disadvantages===
Is now used by [[Jackals]].
The ballistic round gives off a light green trail, exposing the shooter's position, a weakness similar to the {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}. Its distinct sound at close to medium range may also attract the attention of nearby enemies. The ''Vostu''-pattern carbine's firepower, when compared with its UNSC counterpart, the Battle Rifle, is stronger, yet slightly less accurate, especially if fired too fast. The magazine is also relatively small and when faced with shielded enemies, the player usually requires an entire clip to eliminate the target unless they aims at weak spots on the armor or energy shield systems.


===Changes between games===
==Character Compatibility==
====Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 3''====
*[[Elites]]
*In ''Halo 2'', when the players uses the scope, the view is a group of seven hexagons melded into a honeycomb shape. In ''Halo 3'', four lines will separate from the center in addition to the hexagons, almost on the same plane as the reticle lines.
*[[Spartans]]
*In ''Halo 3'', the Carbine has a green patterned circle on top of the magazine indicator.
*[[Marines]]
*Carbine ammo is much more abundant, double the amount usually given in Halo 2.
*[[Brutes]]
*Improved design, including more polygons and better textures.
*[[Jackals]]
*New sound effects for the carbine.
*[[Drones]] (Have animation, but not used)
*The power has been reduced slightly from its ''Halo 2'' counterpart. It now takes 8 shots to kill a fully-shielded opponent in multiplayer, presuming the last shot is to the head, as opposed to 7 shots in ''Halo 2''.
*[[Flood]] [[Combat Form|Combat Form (Human)]]
*In addition to the reduction in per-shot damage, the Carbine also starts with two spare magazines when found in multiplayer, whereas it only started with a single spare magazine in ''Halo 2'' multiplayer.
*[[Flood]] [[Combat Form|Combat Form (Elite)]]
*Emits a small cloud of green gas and a soft hissing noise when reloading.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'' instruction booklets, the Carbine is incorrectly labeled as having 36 rounds, instead of the actual 18 rounds. This is actually the number of rounds the Carbine's human equivalent, the Battle Rifle, has.
*When you zoom in or out the gun makes a quiet charging noise.
*In ''Halo 2,'' on the level ''Sacred Icon, ''there is a glitch where the player starts off with 78 spare rounds instead of the usual 72. However, if the player empties the magazine and then try and pick up Carbine ammo, the player will only be able to get a total of the usual 72 spare rounds.
*In the Sacred Icon level the dead [[Brute]]s will have Carbines at 104, but when reloaded the extra ammo is 99.
**A number of Covenant Carbines have more spare ammo than normally allowed on the Halo 2 level Sacred Icon.
*The ammo of the Covenant Carbine is loaded and fired with the same or similar procedure of a human made Assault Rifle.
*On the ''Halo 2'' campaign level [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]], several Carbines have 120 rounds in reserve, much more than the usual max, 72. This also occurs on other levels, especially if the Carbine is taken from an ally scripted to pick the weapon up, such as the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] in the detention block in Gravemind.
*In the level [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]] after you rescue the [[Marine]]s, one Marine will take a Carbine that has 120 rounds in it.
*If the player gives a shield-bearing Jackal a Carbine in ''Halo 2'' and then melee it, it will drop the Carbine and pull out a [[Plasma Pistol]]. This is done for the [[Jackals' unlimited Plasma Pistols|Unlimited Plasma Pistol]] Glitch.
*In the level High Charity and Sacred Icon, you start out with a Carbine with 78 rounds.
*In ''Halo 2'', when reloaded, the Covenant Carbine's magazine will pop out but disappear almost immediately. In ''Halo 3'' they will fall on the floor and take a short while to disappear.
*In the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' official strategy guide, the Covenant Carbine is called a "slug beam rifle", probably because it fires radioactive rounds at rather high velocities and at long ranges.
*The designer's idea of the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine self-ejecting the spent magazine might have come from the [[wikipedia:M1 Garand|WWII-era M1 Garand]]'s [[wikipedia: Clip (ammunition)|en-bloc clip]].
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the Carbine has a different firing sound, sounding much deeper than before. Also in ''Halo 3: ODST'', if fired long enough, like the rest of the weapons, the reticle will start moving up. This is likely the result of the player character being an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, instead of a SPARTAN-II or Sangheili.
*The Carbine is arguably the best non-power weapon available in ''ODST''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Firefight mode. This is due to both the removal of the Battle Rifle from the game and the Carbine's status as a headshot-capable energy weapon, which makes its rounds immune to the adverse effects of the Tilt Skull.
*The Carbine seen in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' appears to be the ''Halo 3'' iteration of the weapon, rather than the ''Halo 4'' version. This is likely because it is probably the same prop that [[WETA Workshop]] created for ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
*It is unknown why the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine is designated as a carbine despite its length being greater than most Covenant "rifles" and its use as a marksman weapon.
 
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:Covenant Carbine render.png|An early render of the Covenant Carbine for ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:MMO Carbines.jpg|Carbine variants, as they were intended to appear in the [[Titan (canceled game)|cancelled ''Halo'' MMO]].
</gallery>
===''Halo 2''===
<gallery>
File:H2-T51Carbine-Gameplay.png|First-person view of the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine.
File:H2 Covenant Supply Case Trio.jpg|A Covenant supply cache holding several ''Vostu''-pattern carbine.
File:CovenantCarbine-Halo2.png|The final in-game profile view of the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine.
File:H2-T51CovCarbine-Scope.jpg|View through the ''Vostu''-pattern carbine's scope.
</gallery>


===''Halo 3''===
==Related Articles==
<gallery>
*[[Covenant Weapons]]
File:Landfall CovenantCarbine Prop Photo 1.jpg|A photo of the carbine prop built by [[WETA Workshop]] for ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
File:Landfall CovenantCarbine Prop Photo 2.jpg|Another photo of WETA's carbine prop.
File:H3-T51CovenantCarbine-FirstPerson.jpg|A player attacks a Spartan with a carbine in the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]''.
File:CarbineStudy.jpg|Turnaround reference of the carbine.
File:Carbine Ammo.jpg|Reference of the ammunition.
File:H3 CARB MAG REF.jpg|Turnaround reference of the magazine for the carbine (low resolution).
File:H3carbine.jpg|Blueprint of the carbine.
File:H3-CovenantCarbine-AngleSide.png|An angled side view of the carbine.
File:H3 Covenant Carbine angle.jpg|The ''Vostu''-pattern carbine.
File:HTMCC-H3 BruteMajors&Carbines.png|Two Jiralhanae Majors wielding carbines.
File:H3-JackalSniper-T51Carbine-Shot.jpg|A carbine round being fired by a Jackal Sniper.
File:Halo-3-20070923023555552.jpg|First-person view of the carbine in the campaign.
File:Halo3 123445999 Full.jpg|View through the carbine's scope.
</gallery>


===Other===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HTV-Halo-Kaicarbine.png|Kai-125 using a carbine in ''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''.
Image:Carbine_render.jpg|The early render of the Covenant Carbine for Halo 2.
Image:New Carbine Design2.jpg|New design for [[Halo 3 Beta]]
Image:1179249534.jpg|A player attacks a Spartan with a Carbine on [[Halo 3 Beta]]
Image:1179249569.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Clear}}
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]
**''[[The Return]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
**''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]''


==Notes==
{{WepList}}
{{Ref/Notes}}
==Sources==
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[[Category:Held Weapons]]
[[Category:Small arms]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant Weapons]]

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