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*[[Catherine-B320]] was killed by a Needle Rifle. | *[[Catherine-B320]] was killed by a Needle Rifle. | ||
*The Needle Rifle is incredibly effective against Jiralhanae. As most do not possess shields in ''Halo: Reach'', they can be killed in three shots with a supercombined detonation. | *The Needle Rifle is incredibly effective against Jiralhanae. As most do not possess shields in ''Halo: Reach'', they can be killed in three shots with a supercombined detonation. | ||
*Enemies in Campaign and Firefight are extremely cautious when the Needle Rifle is used against them, regarding its projectiles as if they were explosives (and with good reason). Grunts dodge them the same way they dodge [[Plasma Grenades]], Brutes will frequently dodge or use [[Armor Lock]] when shot at, and Elites will evade constantly even if their shields are at full strength. | *Enemies in Campaign and Firefight are extremely cautious when the Needle Rifle is used against them, regarding its projectiles as if they were explosives (and with good reason). Grunts dodge them the same way they dodge [[Plasma Grenades]], Brutes will frequently dodge or use [[Armor Lock]] when shot at, and Elites will evade constantly even if their shields are at full strength. This quality makes it a somewhat ineffective long-ranged weapon unless you find yourself able to fire into a crowd of enemies. | ||
*The Needle Rifle can be considered the replacement for the [[Covenant Carbine]], having a similar function. The Needle Rifle, however, is somewhat stronger than the Carbine because of its supercombine ability. | *The Needle Rifle can be considered the replacement for the [[Covenant Carbine]], having a similar function. The Needle Rifle, however, is somewhat stronger than the Carbine because of its supercombine ability. | ||
*Killing an opponent with a supercombine of the Needle Rifle's needles will grant the player a [[Needle Combine Kill Medal|Needle Kill Medal]]. | *Killing an opponent with a supercombine of the Needle Rifle's needles will grant the player a [[Needle Combine Kill Medal|Needle Kill Medal]]. | ||