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*The [[BR55 Battle Rifle|finalized version]] of the Battle Rifle was tested at a [[Reach]] military facility codenamed "[[CASTLE base|CASTLE]]". | *The [[BR55 Battle Rifle|finalized version]] of the Battle Rifle was tested at a [[Reach]] military facility codenamed "[[CASTLE base|CASTLE]]". | ||
*Even though the Prototype BR-55's magazine capacity is stated to be 60 rounds, on the cover of Halo: Contact Harvest, the Battle Rifle Avery Johnson is holding has 36 rounds, although it is possible he hasn't reloaded. | *Even though the Prototype BR-55's magazine capacity is stated to be 60 rounds, on the cover of Halo: Contact Harvest, the Battle Rifle Avery Johnson is holding has 36 rounds, although it is possible he hasn't reloaded. | ||
*The prototype resembles the Halo 3 BR much more than the Halo 2 variation. | |||
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Revision as of 23:18, February 6, 2009
Overview
The Prototype BR-55 Battle Rifle (likely referred to with an X for experimental XBR-55, BXR-55, BRX-55, etc.) is “a prototype long barreled weapon with an optical scope.”[1] The weapon fires 9.5MMx40 FMJ SAP ammunition[2] from a 60 round magazine [3] Issued by Lieutenant Commander Jilan al-Cygni for use during the Harvest event by Staff Sergeant's Avery J. Johnson and Nolan Byrne as well as their militia squads' marksmen during the year 2525.
Trivia
- This was the first weapon to be used against the Covenant and caused the first death of the aliens by the Humans.
- The finalized version of the Battle Rifle was tested at a Reach military facility codenamed "CASTLE".
- Even though the Prototype BR-55's magazine capacity is stated to be 60 rounds, on the cover of Halo: Contact Harvest, the Battle Rifle Avery Johnson is holding has 36 rounds, although it is possible he hasn't reloaded.
- The prototype resembles the Halo 3 BR much more than the Halo 2 variation.
Related Pages
References
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 126
- ^ BR55 Battle Rifle
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 132-133
