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{{Weapon infobox
|name=Nornfang
|name = Nornfang
|image=[[File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H5G Nornfang.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Waypoint"/>
|manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction'']</ref>
|type=[[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]]
|type = [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]]
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]  
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]<br>[[Created conflict]]
|length={{Convert|63.5|in|cm}}
|length = {{Convert|63.5|in|cm}}
|width={{Convert|53.8|cm|in}}
|width = {{Convert|53.8|cm|in}}
|height={{Convert|235.7|cm|in}}
|height = {{Convert|235.7|cm|in}}
|weight={{Convert|15.6|kg|lb}}
|weight = {{Convert|15.6|kg|lb}}
|ammotype=[[14.5x114mm]] HEAP
|ammotype = [[14.5×114mm]] HEAP
|feed= 4-round box magazine
|capacity =
|operation=Gas-operated, magazine-fed
|feed = 4-round box magazine
|optics =
|range = 2,500 meters (8,202 feet){{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR2|HSoR|Chapter=2}}{{Ref/Note|Id=range|The [[:File:Sniperhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the SRS99-S5 AM's smart-linked scope range between 0 and 2,300 meters in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range. Linda-058 in ''Halo: Shadows of Reach'' claims that ''Nornfang'' has an effective range 200 meters further then the standard SRS99-S5.}}
|operation = Gas-operated, magazine-fed
}}
}}
'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Linda-058]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[Linda-058]].  
== Background ==
The ''Nornfang'' was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Linda loads the ''Nornfang'' with [[14.5×114mm]] Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her [[Heads-up display|HUD]]'s [[motion tracker]] is still visible even while using its optics.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>


==Development History==
== Gameplay ==
Nornfang was originally manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team, before it went missing.<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction'']</ref> ''Nornfang'' fires high explosive armor piercing (HEAP) rounds. Modifications incorporated by Linda-058 ensure the [[Motion Tracker]] is visible even while zoomed in.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{'}} [[Warzone]] mode, as well as [[War Games]] simulations. It is available as a Level 7 REQ that grants 200 REQ points when sold. ''Nornfang'' does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the ''[[Vorpal Talon]]'' variant of the [[Type-1 energy sword]], the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[smart scope]].


==Gameplay==
In the campaign, ''Nornfang'' can be found during the mission "[[Unconfirmed]]" aboard Blue Team's [[ONI Acrisius|prowler]], or if Linda is selected by a player when in [[cooperative play]]. Just like with [[Kelly-087]]'s ''[[Oathsworn]]'' [[M45 shotgun|M45D shotgun]], the campaign version of the ''Nornfang'' lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra spare mag, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammo from other sniper rifles.
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. ''Nornfang'' does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. However, as the increased damage is due to a damage boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Unlike other weapons the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[Smart scope]].  


In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, the Nornfang can be found during the mission [[Unconfirmed]] in the Prowler the Blue Team used.
== Trivia ==
* In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], the [[Wikipedia:Norns|Norns]] are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the [[Wikipedia:Moirai|Fates]] of Greek mythology.
* "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.
* Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of [[Fireteam Osiris]] to acquire ''Nornfang'' from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
* ''Nornfang''{{'}}s ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''.


==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots and artwork ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|A [[Requisition system|REQ]] card of Nornfang.
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|A development image of ''Nornfang''.
File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png|''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using ''Nornfang'' during the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign1.png|First-person view of the ''Nornfang'' by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.
File:H5G-Nornfang4xzoom-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the ''Nornfang'' in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.
File:H5G-Nornfang9xzoom-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using 9× zoom with the ''Nornfang'' in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign mission Unconfirmed.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' on [[Torque]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Centurion&Nornfang.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with ''Nornfang'' on Torque.
File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|Linda using ''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{1st}}
<gallery>
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|''Nornfang''.
</gallery>


==Sources==
== List of appearances ==
<references/>
* ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
* ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 09:27, October 11, 2023

Nornfang
H5G Nornfang.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Type:

SRS99-S5 AM

Specifications

Length:

63.5 inches (161 cm)

Width:

53.8 centimetres (21.2 in)

Height:

235.7 centimetres (92.8 in)

Weight:

15.6 kilograms (34 lb)

Ammunition type:

14.5×114mm HEAP

Feed system:

4-round box magazine

Operation:

Gas-operated, magazine-fed

Effective range:

2,500 meters (8,202 feet)[2][Note 1]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts
Created conflict

 

Nornfang is a custom-crafted SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle hand-tuned by Spartan Linda-058.[3]

Background[edit]

The Nornfang was manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.[1] Linda loads the Nornfang with 14.5×114mm Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her HUD's motion tracker is still visible even while using its optics.[4]

Gameplay[edit]

Nornfang is a mythic weapon in Halo 5: Guardians' Warzone mode, as well as War Games simulations. It is available as a Level 7 REQ that grants 200 REQ points when sold. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the Vorpal Talon variant of the Type-1 energy sword, the motion sensor is still visible even when using smart scope.

In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission "Unconfirmed" aboard Blue Team's prowler, or if Linda is selected by a player when in cooperative play. Just like with Kelly-087's Oathsworn M45D shotgun, the campaign version of the Nornfang lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra spare mag, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammo from other sniper rifles.

Trivia[edit]

  • In Norse mythology, the Norns are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the Fates of Greek mythology.
  • "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.
  • Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of Fireteam Osiris to acquire Nornfang from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
  • Nornfang's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness support upgrade from Halo 4.

Gallery[edit]

Screenshots and artwork[edit]

  • A development image of Nornfang.

    A development image of Nornfang.

  • Linda-058 using Nornfang during the raid on Argent Moon in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Linda-058 using Nornfang during the raid on Argent Moon in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the Nornfang by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.

    First-person view of the Nornfang by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.

  • Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

    Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

  • Fred-104 using 9× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

    Fred-104 using 9× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

  • First-person view of Nornfang by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign mission Unconfirmed.

    First-person view of Nornfang by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign mission Unconfirmed.

  • First-person view of Nornfang on Torque in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of Nornfang on Torque in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with Nornfang on Torque.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with Nornfang on Torque.

  • Linda using Nornfang in Halo: Shadows of Reach.

    Linda using Nornfang in Halo: Shadows of Reach.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

  • Nornfang.

    Nornfang.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The tick marks on the SRS99-S5 AM's smart-linked scope range between 0 and 2,300 meters in Halo 5: Guardians. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range. Linda-058 in Halo: Shadows of Reach claims that Nornfang has an effective range 200 meters further then the standard SRS99-S5.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint - Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction
  2. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 2
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load
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