Editing Z-750 binary rifle

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
| name = Z-750 binary rifle
| image = [[File:H4-BinarySniperRifle.png|300px]]
| manufacturer = [[Forerunner]] origin
| series = Z-750
| type = Special application [[sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/binary-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Binary Rifle|D=28|M=10|Y=2021}}
| cost = 
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| length = {{Convert|190.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
| width = {{Convert|12.6|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
| height = {{Convert|39.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
| weight = {{Convert|16.1|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
| ammotype = Ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/f3e81bc5-ce1c-4b78-932b-5e26a6fafd7e/binary-rifle-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Binary Rifle|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Forerunner Weapons}}
| feed = Two rounds
| operation = 
| rate = 
| velocity = 
| range = Very long
| service = 
* [[Forerunner-Flood war]]
* [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
The '''binary rifle''' {{ZClass|750|Special Application Sniper Rifle|SASR}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} is a [[Forerunner]] [[Directed-energy weapon|energy channel weapon]].<ref name="Binary GP">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZCyrDbW1QE '''YouTube''' - ''Binary Rifle first look - Halo 4'']</ref>  It is often carried by [[Promethean]] [[Knight Lancer]]s, [[Armiger Sniper]]s, and [[Crawler Snipe]]s.

== Specifications ==
Considered to be a brutal masterpiece of [[Forerunner]] weaponcraft,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the binary rifle is a weapon used by [[Promethean Knight]] units and certain types of [[Promethean Crawler|Crawler]] units encountered on [[Requiem]]. Originally designed to combat the [[Flood]] at extremely long ranges, the Z-750 binary rifle is equipped with twin, core-mounted particle accelerators which fire ionized particle beams containing jacketed antimatter particles. The incredible power and accuracy of this weapon make it highly lethal, allowing it to neutralize most targets with a single shot, disintegrating the body of the target.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}

The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and has two zoom levels, 5× and 10×. The rifle emits a highly visible orange beam from its barrel when aiming, allowing opponents to trace the user's location.{{Ref/Reuse|Binary GP}} The Binary Rifle was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=393}}

Sometime after the events on [[Requiem]] in [[2558]], models of the binary rifle have been encountered that fire a concentrated beam of energy, instead of just firing single shots.{{Ref/Site|Id=cf47|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=2|M=8|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load.html}}

== Variants ==
* '''[[Retina of the Mind's Eye]]''': The ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'', an improved model with a larger magazine capacity, contains a shackled [[ancilla]] at its core. It can be requisitioned as a Level 6 Ultra Rare REQ in [[Warzone]].{{Ref/Game|Id=retina|H5G|[[Retina of the Mind's Eye]] [[List of REQ cards#Weapons|REQ card]]|Quote=The core of this ancient weapon holds a shackled mind. Improved Binary Rifle upgraded with additional magazine capacity.}} 
* '''[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]]''': The ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'', named in reference to the [[ecumene]] [[Capital]], is an advanced model that incorporates dual beam emitters that enhance the weapon's anti-armor utility and increase the pulse duration, thereby decreasing maximum firing rate to just 26 RPM. Requisitionable as a Level 7 Legendary REQ in Warzone, it can also be found as a [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the campaign missions [[Reunion]] and [[Guardians]].{{Ref/Game|Id=twin|H5G|[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]] REQ card|Quote=A twin missing its sibling. Advanced Binary Rifle modified with dual beam emitters that enhance the rifle's anti-armor utility.}} 
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File:Halo 5 Binary Rotme.png|Retina of the Mind's Eye.
File:H5G Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.png|Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.
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== Operational history ==
At the height of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle was used by the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]'s [[Warrior-Servant]]s and military constructs alike against the parasitic [[Flood]]. The binary rifle was used to eliminate emerging [[keymind]]s and particularly dangerous Flood warforms.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The binary rifle became critically necessary when dealing with large [[Flood pure form]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=100}}

Following [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the [[Halo Array]] and the loss of the Forerunner's control through the [[Domain]], many binary rifles had their security measures triggered, reducing them to formless fragments. Those located on the [[Promethean]] [[shield world]] of [[Requiem]] had their own master keys and remained intact, wielded by [[Promethean Knight]]s that guarded the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] at the behest of the [[Librarian]]. However, in [[2557]], with the Didact's release, the Prometheans under his command once again utilized the binary rifles to eradicate [[human]]s of the [[Unified Earth Government]]. However, with the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|apparent defeat]] shortly after, the Prometheans and their weapons entered the service of the Didact's ally, [[Jul 'Mdama]] and his [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. Later, once [[Cortana]] took control of the Prometheans, the binary rifles became weapons of the [[Created]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

== Gameplay ==
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=== Advantages ===
The Binary Rifle is a weapon of extreme rewards and extreme penalties. Boasting more power than other sniper weapons, it is an excellent anti-personnel weapon, capable of instantly killing a fully-shielded [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] in a single shot placed anywhere on the body, and can take down most Covenant or Promethean infantry in a single body shot as well. On harder difficulties and against higher ranked [[Sangheili]] or [[Promethean Knight]]s, it takes a few shots. The Binary Rifle is also capable of destroying most light armored vehicles with one or two direct shots, and even heavy vehicles with only a few more. In addition to this, the weapon has a much higher zoom level than its sniper weapon counterparts, allowing its operator to engage targets from extreme ranges.

=== Disadvantages ===
The line of fire created by the scope's orange laser sight can be seen by every player, thus giving away the location of the user. This can be negated by only zooming with the weapon when intending to shoot or by blocking the laser sight with nearby objects and surfaces in peripheral vision when scanning an area beyond with zoom. Additionally, the Binary Rifle has a slow rate of fire (roughly one full second between shots) and a long reload time (roughly four seconds without Dexterity), leaving the user vulnerable. It holds a low ammunition capacity of 2 rounds per magazine with a total of four magazines (five with the [[Support upgrades|Ammo upgrade]]). When fired in scope, the Binary Rifle's aiming reticle recoils in a random direction, making it difficult for snipers to reacquire their target if they miss. When unscoped, the Binary Rifle's reticle is grossly enlarged, much like sniper rifles in other modern first-person shooter games and unlike other sniping weapons in ''Halo''. This makes no-scoping incredibly unreliable unless fired at extremely close range. Quick-scoping is an option to combat this effect, though the user will need to unzoom from the second zoom level, which can cost precious time in close quarters combat.

In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', the change from a single shot to a semi-length beam has made hitting a moving target even harder, and requires both a clear line of sight and a steady hand to ensure a kill.

=== ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' ===
* Can pierce up to four unshielded targets in line of sight except for Forerunner constructs (Crawler Snipe, [[Alpha Crawler]], etc.).
* Loaded with 16 rounds.
* Can take down Promethean Commander / Brute Chieftain in two shots if aimed correctly.

=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
* Fires a short pulse of energy instead of single shots. While it retains the same level of raw power provided all hits land, it is no longer capable of killing the instant it is fired. The majority of the beam must hit the target to result in a kill.
** This version of the Binary Rifle can be considered a spiritual successor to a ''[[Halo: Reach]]''-exclusive weapon, the [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|Focus Rifle]].
* When aimed at by the rifle, the target player's visor receives a bright glare to alert them.
* Reload speed slightly shortened.
* No longer has a spread penalty when unscoped, like the other sniping weapons.
* The weapon now has a second melee animation.
* Zoom levels reduced to 4× and 9×.
* Maximum round count increased to 10 (8 reserve), 16 (12 reserve) for ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'', and 12 (10 reserve) for ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian''.

== Production notes ==
* An early concept for the Binary Rifle was later repurposed for the creation of the [[Z-250 lightrifle|LightRifle]].<ref name="twoconcept">[[:File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle. The concept weapon at the bottom would later become the Lightrifle.]]</ref>
* The Binary Rifle was originally named the "Attach Beam" during its early development stage. Said weapon is still in the game's files; it looks like an untextured LightRifle which fires sniper rounds and has the reloading animation of the [[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It makes almost no sound when fired. The "Attach Beam" was merely a placeholder until the Binary Rifle was eventually finalized.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jo9TgzyipI '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 - Unused Weapons Compilations'']</ref>

== Trivia ==
* In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', the binary rifle's maximum range for the scope is 343 meters, much like the [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]].

== Gallery ==
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=== Illustrations ===
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File:FastKelly.jpg|[[Linda-058]] using a binary rifle against the [[Ur-Didact]] during the [[Skirmish on Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HSS-Cinematic-Ancient Enemies.jpg|Promethean Knights armed with binary rifles during the [[Battle of New Phoenix]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
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=== ''Halo 4'' ===
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle for ''[[Halo 4]]''. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle.
File:H4 - LibrarianGun.jpg|The [[Librarian]] with a binary rifle in the ''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Halo 4 terminals]]''.
File:H4-Z750BinarySniperRifle-AltRender.png|Profile picture of the Binary Rifle.
File:BinaryRifle-HUD.png|HUD icon of the Binary Rifle.
File:Z-750_SASR_power_cell.jpg|An ejected power cell from the Z-750 SASR.
File:H4-MP-Z750BinaryRifle-Vaporized.jpg|The Binary Rifle's disintegrative effects on infantry.
File:H4-Z750BinarySniperRifle-HUD1.jpg|First-person view of the Binary Rifle by [[John-117]] in an earlier build of ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Z750HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Binary Rifle by John-117 in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-BinarySniperRifle-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Binary Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-BinarySniperRifle-Scope.jpg|First person view through the rifle's scope.
File:Z-750_scoped.jpg|A [[RAIDER-class Mjolnir|Raider]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] utilizing the Z-750's scope's zoom functionality.
File:H4-Concept-BinaryRifle-ScopeZoom.jpg|A render of the binary rifle scope.
</gallery>
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-Z750.png|The Z-750 SASR in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-Z750HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the binary rifle by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Z750zoom4x-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using the Z-750's 4× zoom.
File:H5G-Z750zoom9x-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using the Z-750's 9× zoom.
File:H5G-TJOMHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'' by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Fred&Z750.png|Fred-104 aiming with the Z-750 on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-Fred&TJoM.png|Fred-104 firing the ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian''.
File:H5G-Linda&Z750.png|Linda-058 with a Binary Rifle in the [[Gateway]].
File:H5G-Locke Binary Rifle.jpg|Spartan [[Jameson Locke]] wielding a Binary Rifle during the [[Battle of Genesis]].
File:H5G-Z750HUD.png|First-person view of the binary rifle in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Z750zoom4x.png|4× zoom.
File:H5G-Z750zoom9x.png|9× zoom.
File:H5G-Z750aiming.png|Third-person view of a [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV using the Z-750's scope's zoom functionality.
File:H5G-Z750Firing.png|The Binary Rifle's beam as it fires.
File:H5G - Freebooter with Binary on Coliseum.png|A [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|Freebooter]]-clad Spartan-IV with a Binary Rifle on [[Coliseum]].
File:H5G-Shinobi&750.jpg|A [[SHINOBI-class Mjolnir|Shinobi]]-clad Spartan-IV with a binary rifle on [[Dispatch]].
File:H5G-KigYarRanger&Z750.png|A [[Kig-Yar Ranger]] with a binary rifle on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]].
File:H5G-SoldierSniper&Z750.png|A Armiger Sniper with a binary rifle on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
File:H5G-ROTMEHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-ROTME.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV using ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'' in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' remake of [[Chill Out]].
File:H5G-TJOMHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-TJOM.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV using ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'' in a ''Halo 5: Guardians'' remake of Chill Out.
File:H5G-TJOMEffect.png|The effect of the ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian''.
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=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
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File:Binaryrifle.png|Binary Rifle.
File:Retinaofthemindseye.png|''Retina of the Mind's Eye''.
File:REQ Card - Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.png|''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian''.
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== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
** ''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]''
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
* ''[[Halo: Silentium]]''
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

== Sources ==
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