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*The | *The earliest known in-game model of the BR85 was erroneously labeled ''"BR55HB SR"''.<ref>[[:File:BR in H4.jpg|Image of the BR55 label on the BR85 as seen in a development screenshot]]</ref> This has been fixed in the current build of the game.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!images/renders/f32f87eb-0de9-44d4-b801-6b4cfac6e46a '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Renders'']</ref> | ||
*Development footage shows that the player can carry 252 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85. In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', the player can carry only 108 rounds in reserve for the battle rifle. | *Development footage shows that the player can carry 252 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85. In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', the player can carry only 108 rounds in reserve for the battle rifle. | ||
*Players who pre-order ''Halo 4'' from Gamestop will receive a special Arctic weapon skin for the BR85.<ref>[http://www.ebgames.ca/xbox-360/games/halo-4-limited-edition/313312#bonusFeatures '''''Halo 4'' at EBgames.ca]</ref> | *Players who pre-order ''Halo 4'' from Gamestop will receive a special Arctic weapon skin for the BR85.<ref>[http://www.ebgames.ca/xbox-360/games/halo-4-limited-edition/313312#bonusFeatures '''''Halo 4'' at EBgames.ca]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 19:52, June 4, 2012
Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR85HB SR)[1][2] is a semi-automatic service rifle employed by UNSC forces in the post-Human-Covenant War era.
Overview
Design
The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle.[1] It is optimized for three-round bursts, and proves to be effective against the energy shielding of many types of armor.
Gameplay
The BR85HB SR has a 2x scope. The weapon features hitscan, and lacks bloom. When fired, the barrel rises vertically, but in a suppressible way. It is useful for longer-range engagements.[1]
Trivia
- The earliest known in-game model of the BR85 was erroneously labeled "BR55HB SR".[3] This has been fixed in the current build of the game.[4]
- Development footage shows that the player can carry 252 rounds of reserve ammunition for the BR85. In Halo 2 and Halo 3, the player can carry only 108 rounds in reserve for the battle rifle.
- Players who pre-order Halo 4 from Gamestop will receive a special Arctic weapon skin for the BR85.[5]
Gallery
A schematic of the BR85HB SR.
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A side profile view of the BR85HB SR.
A camouflaged BR55HB SR for arctic operations.
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An angled view of the BR85HB SR from the Making Halo 4: First Look sneak preview.
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The BR85 compared to its predecessors, the BR55HB and the BR55.
The BR85HBSR held by John-117.
A SPARTAN-IV firing the BR85 in multiplayer.
The rifle seen from the HUD in single-player.
The rifle seen from the HUD in multiplayer.
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List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
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