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{{Title|''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle}}
{{Center|For the '''beam rifle''' used in the original Halo Trilogy, see [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]].}}
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*[[Krith's Left Hand]]
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*[[Sword of the Faithful]]
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The '''''Zubo''-pattern Long Rifle'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|27|Special Application Sniper Rifle|SASR}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} is a variant of [[particle beam rifle]] manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]] and employed by the military forces of the [[Covenant]] empire and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]].{{Ref/Reuse|THB 9.19.12}} The rifle originated as a creation of the [[Sangheili]],{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and was revisited during the [[Human-Covenant War]] as the use of [[sniper]]s by [[human]]ity helped to teach the Covenant how valuable effective use of marksmen could be on the battlefield.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


The '''Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle''' ('''T27 SASR'''), otherwise known as the '''beam rifle''', is a long-range [[Covenant]] weapon.<ref name="THB 9.19.12"/>  
==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Zubo'' is a [[particle beam rifle]] - a kind of [[sniper]] weapon employed by the Covenant's military forces in a similar role to the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[SRS99 series]] of rifles. Like its cousin, the {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}, the weapon operates on the basis of the eponymous particle beam. The weapon fires ionised [[hydrogen]] gas, accelerated to hypervelocity speeds through the use of a [[Mass driver|linear accelerator]] and capable of killing heavily-armoured infantry in only 1-2 shots.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
 
Compared to the ''Sulok''-pattern, the weapon's firing channel is better concealed and is set closer to the muzzle. It features an enclosed focusing crystal compartment rather than its counterpart's open layout. These characteristics ensure that the ''Zubo'' remains more resilient than the ''Sulok''.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Another major difference is that the grip on the ''Zubo'' faces straight back unlike the upward-angled ''Sulok'' grip; this allows the user to maintain a conventional shooting posture rather than being forced to fire from below the shoulder. The weapon's grip also differs from the ''Sulok''{{'}}s in the fact that the Sangheili-designed ergonomic grip has been reconfigured to a smaller thumbhole with additional hand grips, usable by multiple species with different hand structures.{{Ref/Game|H4|Beam Rifle in-game weapon}} This upgraded suite of ergonomic features has garnered increased popularity for the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle among non-Sangheili marksmen, in particular the [[Kig-Yar]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
The top of the weapon's body contains a [[Smart-linking|smart-linked]] targeting system that can be soft-patched to [[Kig-Yar targeting headgear]] and the helmets of [[Sangheili harness]]es. [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] is also capable of patching into these smart-link systems.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
 
===Variants===
The Covenant does not distinguish various beam rifle [[design pattern]]s to the same extent as the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s obsessive [[type classification system]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Despite this, a handful of distinct customised variants of the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle are known to exist.
*'''[[Sword of the Faithful]]''': The ''Sword of the Faithful'' is the personalized beam rifle of the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s majordomo. It is an improved T-27 that features enhanced hipfire accuracy, faster heat dissipation, and a higher rate of fire compared to normal T-27 beam rifles. It is ranked an Ultra-Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 6 energy while giving 150 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Game|Id=Sword|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Sword of the Faithful description|Quote= Personalized by the Prophet of Regret's majordomo. Improved Beam Rifle with enhanced hipfire accuracy, faster heat dissipation, and a higher rate of fire.}}
*'''[[Krith's Left Hand]]''': ''Krith's Left Hand'' was reclaimed from the [[Krith|Kig-Yar Pirate Prince's]] personal vaults by [[Ripa 'Moramee]] sometime before the latter became the [[Arbiter]]. Unlike other beam rifles, ''Krith's Left Hand'' is an advanced T-27 that fires in three-round bursts with one pull of the trigger. A single burst will kill a Spartan in [[War Games]]. It is ranked a Legendary REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 7 energy while giving 200 REQ points if sold.{{Ref/Game|Id=Krith|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Krith's Left Hand description|Quote=Reclaimed from the notorious Kig-Yar Pirate King's personal vaults by the previous Arbiter, Ripa 'Moramee. Advanced Beam Rifle that fires a burst of energy with each pull of the trigger.}}
<gallery class="center">
File:Halo 5 Beam SotF.png|Sword of the Faithful.
File:H5G Krith's Left Hand.png|Krith's Left Hand.
</gallery>


==Overview==
===Usage===
The T27 SASR is manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]]. As evidenced by its designation, the Type-27 was cataloged [[2527|much earlier]] in the [[Human-Covenant War]] than the comparable [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]], which shares the "beam rifle" moniker. Though the T50 was encountered as early as [[2531]],<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> it was not cataloged until [[2550]] and did not become a particularly common weapon until [[2552]],<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3beamrifle '''Bungie.net:''' ''Type-50 Sniper Rifle System'']</ref> which suggests that the Type-27 saw more predominant use throughout most of the war. Despite being supplemented or perhaps replaced by functionally similar weapons, the Type-27 saw continued use among [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces as late as [[2558|October, 2558]].<ref name="THB 9.19.12"/><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> The T-27 SASR is now the Covenant’s primary long-range special application weapon, used almost exclusively by scouting personnel and designated marksmen. Through the ionization of hydrogen gas and the use of a linear accelerator, a powerful beam is emitted at hypervelocity speeds, lethally striking enemy targets.
The ''Zubo''-pattern is an older design originally created by the [[Sangheili]],{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} though sporadically used by the Covenant. During the empire's tenure, particle beam rifles were issued infrequently to Sangheili and [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, though the true capabilities of how a sniper could be used were not made apparent in the empire's military doctrine until the outbreak of the [[Human-Covenant War]] in [[2525]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} ''Zubo''-pattern rifles were used relatively early on in the war, being [[Type classification system|type-classified]] by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] in [[2527]] - owing rise to the weapon's UNSC classification of Type-27. ''Zubo''-pattern weapons became favoured by the Kig-Yar due to their ergonomic features that made them more accessible than other beam rifle models.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} However, their use remained relatively minimal, as the design was resurrected in a major way towards the end of the conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
Some time prior to his death in [[2531]], [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was deployed to undertake the elimination of the Kig-Yar pirate king, [[Krith]]. Following Krith's defeat, a specially-customised ''Zubo''-pattern rifle ''[[Krith's Left Hand]]'' was recovered from his vaults.{{Ref/Reuse|Krith}}
 
Following the [[Fall of High Charity]] and the war's end in [[2552]], the production of beam rifles was heavily slowed by the loss of [[High Charity]]'s vast [[Assembly Forges]]. As such, regional manufacturers like the [[Merchants of Qikost]] based on various industrialised [[Covenant colonies]] including [[Sanghelios]], [[Eayn]], and [[Hesduros]] took on the mantle of beam rifle production.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The beam rifles produced on Hesduros were heavily used by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], and saw use by the these forces all the way until their defeat in late [[2558]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|Beam Rifle in-game weapon}}
 
''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle cases are used by the [[Banished]], seemingly as exterior casings for the [[spike cannon]]s used as anti-infantry weapons on the [[Dovotaa Workshop Reaver]].{{Ref/Game|HW2|Reaver in-game unit}}
 
==In-game information==
=== Changes from the Type-50 Particle Beam Rifle in ''[[Halo 3]]'' ===
* Each shot fired now depletes 10% of the weapon's battery.
* [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s can no longer kill the player instantly with the Beam Rifle even on [[Legendary]].
* Zoom levels have been upgraded to 5× and 10×.
* Overheating animation is moderately different.


==Design details==
=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
The Type-27 beam rifle is quite similar in design to the Type-50, suggesting that both weapons were derived from the same ancient [[Sangheili]] design.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 71''</ref> However, the Type-27 has a bulkier profile akin to that of the [[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]]. In comparison with the Type-50, the weapon's firing channel is better concealed and is set closer to the muzzle. It features an enclosed focusing crystal compartment rather than its counterpart's open layout. Another major difference is that the Type-27's grip faces straight back, whereas the Type-50's is angled upward; this allows the user to maintain a conventional shooting posture rather than being forced to fire from below the shoulder. The weapon's grip also differs from the Type-52's in the fact that the Sangheili-designed ergonomic grip has been reconfigured to a smaller thumbhole with additional hand grips, usable by multiple species with different hand structures. <ref name="THB 9.19.12"/> The weapon features a 4x to 10x [[Smart-link|smart-linked]] scope.<ref name="H5G"/>
* The T-27 SASR is available only in multiplayer, as in the campaign, the newer T-50 SRS takes its place instead.
* Coloring is changed from pale blue to purple, with hexagon patterning added onto the weapon.


==Variants==
=== Changes from ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
===Sword of the Faithful===
The T-27 SASR is now the Covenant’s primary long-range special application weapon, used almost exclusively by scouting personnel and designated marksmen. It is ranked a Rare REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at Level 6 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.
The ''Sword of the Faithful'' is the personalized beam rifle of the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s majordomo. It features enhanced hipfire accuracy, faster heat dissipation, and a higher rate of fire compared to normal T27 beam rifles.<ref name="H5G"/>
* The T-27 SASR is available in both the campaign and multiplayer.
===Krith's Left Hand===
* Zoom levels have been downgraded to 3.5× and 9.5×, respectively.
''Krith's Left Hand'' was reclaimed from the Kig-Yar Pirate King's personal vaults by [[Ripa 'Moramee]] sometime before the latter became the [[Arbiter]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Unlike other beam rifles ''Krith's Left Hand'' fires in bursts with one pull of the trigger.<ref name="H5G"/>
* Jackal Snipers armed with Beam Rifles can now fully deplete the player's health in one hit on Legendary again.
* A second melee animation is now present with the weapon.
* Weapon coloring has been changed to be more similar to the ''Halo 4'' version.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art and illustrations===
<gallery>
File:H4_BeamRifle_Concept_1.jpg|Concept explorations for the beam rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4_BeamRifle_Concept_2.jpg|Model sheet reference for the beam rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4_BeamRifle_Concept_3.jpg|First-person reference for the beam rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:HE24 Mdama.png|[[Jul 'Mdama]] using a T-27 beam rifle during [[Operation: ATHENA]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
</gallery>
===''Halo 4'' screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-T27SASParticleBeamRifle.png|The Type-27 Beam Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-T27SASParticleBeamRifle.png|The ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:BeamRifle-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Type-27 Beam Rifle.
File:BeamRifle-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle.
File:Halo4-T27SASParticleBeamRifle.png|Alternate render of the Type-27 Beam Rifle.
File:Halo4-T27SASParticleBeamRifle.png|Alternate render of the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle.
File:Beamrifle.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] wielding the Type-27 SASR.
File:Beamrifle.jpg|A [[ROGUE-class Mjolnir|Rogue]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] wielding the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle.
File:H4 profile - JackalSniper.png|A [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Jackal Sniper]] wielding the beam rifle.
File:H4 profile - JackalSniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper wielding the beam rifle.
File:H4-Campaign-T27BeamRifle-HUD.jpg|First-person view of the beam rifle in ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-Campaign-T27BeamRifle-HUD.jpg|First-person view of the beam rifle by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-T27SASPBR-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the beam rifle in ''Halo 4'' multiplayer.
File:H4-T27SASPBR-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the beam rifle in the ''Halo 4'' multiplayer.
File:H4-MP-T27SASPBR-HUD.jpg|The Beam Rifle being used in ''Halo 4'''s multiplayer.
File:H4-MP-T27SASPBR-HUD.jpg|The beam rifle being used in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s multiplayer.
File:H4-T27SASPBR-Scope.jpg|View through the beam rifle's scope in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-T27SASPBR-Scope.jpg|View through the beam rifle's scope in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-BeamRifle-Scope-Render.jpg|Render of the beam rifle's scope in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-BeamRifle-Scope-Render.jpg|Render of the beam rifle's scope in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MP-T27SASPBR-Scope.jpg|In-game view through the beam rifle's scope in ''Halo 4'' multiplayer.
File:H4-MP-T27SASPBR-Scope.jpg|In-game view through the beam rifle's scope in ''Halo 4'' multiplayer.
File:H2A-T27.png|The T-27 Beam Rifle in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-T27HUD.png|First-person view of the T-27 on [[Stonetown]].
File:H2A-T27overheat.png|The T-27 overheating.
File:H2A-T27zoom5x.png|The 5x zoom on the T-27.
File:H2A-T27zoom10x.png|The 10x zoom on the T-27.
File:HO-T27.jpg|The Type-27 Beam Rifle in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-27 Particle Beam Rifle}}


==List of appearances==
===''Halo 2: Anniversary'' screenshots===
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
<gallery>
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
File:H2A T27SASR.png|The ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''.
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
File:H2A-T27.png|A [[HOPLITE-class Mjolnir|Hoplite]]-clad Spartan using the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''
File:H2A-T27HUD.png|First-person view of the ''Zubo'' on [[Stonetown]].
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
File:H2A-T27zoom5x.png|The 5× zoom on the ''Zubo''.
*''[[Halo Online]]''
File:H2A-T27zoom10x.png|The 10× zoom on the ''Zubo''.
File:H2A-T27overheat.png|The ''Zubo'' overheating in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H5G-OmegaBeamHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ''Zubo'' by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.
File:H5G-OmegaBeamzoom3.5x-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle's 3.5× zoom.
File:H5G-OmegaBeamzoom9.5x-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle's 9.5× zoom.
File:H5G-OmegaBeamOverheat.png|The T-27 SASR overheating in Fred-104's hands.
File:H5G-Fred&OmegaBeam.png|Fred-104 using the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-OmegaBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-OmegaBeamzoom3.5x.png|The 3.5× zoom on the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle.
File:H5G-OmegaBeamzoom9.5x.png|The 9.5× zoom on the ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle.
File:H5G-OmegaBeamOverheat-ThirdPerson.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle on [[Molten]].
File:H5G-Centurion&OmegaBeam.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with a ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle on Molten.
File:H5G-OmegabeamSS.png|A [[SCANNER-class Mjolnir|Scanner]]-clad Spartan-IV using [[Smart scope]] with the ''Zubo'' on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-KigYarSniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper with a ''Zubo''-pattern beam rifle in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-T27vsT50blank.png|A T-27 beam rifle in comparison to a T-50 beam rifle in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-T27vsT50.png|A [[VENATOR-class Mjolnir|Venator]]-clad Spartan-IV and a [[DECIMATOR-class Mjolnir|Decimator]]-clad Spartan-IV using ''Zubo'' and ''Sulok''-pattern beam rifles, respectively, on [[Molten]].
File:HO-T27.jpg|The ''Zubo''-pattern Beam Rifle in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
</gallery>
 
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
File:Swordofthefaithful.png|''Sword of the Faithful''.
File:Krithslefthand.png|''Krith's Left Hand''.
</gallery>
 
== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
* ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
** ''[[Oasis]]''
* ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
* ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''


==Sources==
== Sources ==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{Covenant rifles}}


[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Directed-energy weapons]]
[[Category:Particle beam rifles]]

Latest revision as of 15:01, September 16, 2023

This article is about beam rifle introduced in Halo 4. For beam rifle seen in Halo 2 and Halo 3, see Sulok-pattern beam rifle.
Zubo-pattern Long Rifle
H5G-T27ParticleBeamRifle.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Merchants of Qikost[1][2][3][4]

Type:

Particle beam rifle

Variants:

Specifications

Length:

176 centimeters (69.3 in)[3][5]

Width:

26 centimeters (10.1 in)[3][5]

Height:

46 centimeters (18.2 in)[3][5]

Weight:

18.0 kilograms (39.6 lb)[3]

Ammunition type:

Accelerated ionized hydrogen gas[3][2][5][4]

Capacity:

100 battery units (10 shots)[3][5][4]

Operation:

Particle beam weapon

Optics:

3.5x, 9.5x magnification smart-link targeting sensors[4][5]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The Zubo-pattern Long Rifle[4] (UNSC Type classification: Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle, T-27 SASR)[2][5] is a variant of particle beam rifle manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost and employed by the military forces of the Covenant empire and its remnants.[1] The rifle originated as a creation of the Sangheili,[4] and was revisited during the Human-Covenant War as the use of snipers by humanity helped to teach the Covenant how valuable effective use of marksmen could be on the battlefield.[3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Zubo is a particle beam rifle - a kind of sniper weapon employed by the Covenant's military forces in a similar role to the United Nations Space Command's SRS99 series of rifles. Like its cousin, the Sulok-pattern beam rifle, the weapon operates on the basis of the eponymous particle beam. The weapon fires ionised hydrogen gas, accelerated to hypervelocity speeds through the use of a linear accelerator and capable of killing heavily-armoured infantry in only 1-2 shots.[2][5]

Compared to the Sulok-pattern, the weapon's firing channel is better concealed and is set closer to the muzzle. It features an enclosed focusing crystal compartment rather than its counterpart's open layout. These characteristics ensure that the Zubo remains more resilient than the Sulok.[4] Another major difference is that the grip on the Zubo faces straight back unlike the upward-angled Sulok grip; this allows the user to maintain a conventional shooting posture rather than being forced to fire from below the shoulder. The weapon's grip also differs from the Sulok's in the fact that the Sangheili-designed ergonomic grip has been reconfigured to a smaller thumbhole with additional hand grips, usable by multiple species with different hand structures.[6] This upgraded suite of ergonomic features has garnered increased popularity for the Zubo-pattern beam rifle among non-Sangheili marksmen, in particular the Kig-Yar.[4]

The top of the weapon's body contains a smart-linked targeting system that can be soft-patched to Kig-Yar targeting headgear and the helmets of Sangheili harnesses. MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor is also capable of patching into these smart-link systems.[5]

Variants[edit]

The Covenant does not distinguish various beam rifle design patterns to the same extent as the Office of Naval Intelligence's obsessive type classification system.[3] Despite this, a handful of distinct customised variants of the Zubo-pattern beam rifle are known to exist.

  • Sword of the Faithful: The Sword of the Faithful is the personalized beam rifle of the Prophet of Regret's majordomo. It is an improved T-27 that features enhanced hipfire accuracy, faster heat dissipation, and a higher rate of fire compared to normal T-27 beam rifles. It is ranked an Ultra-Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 6 energy while giving 150 REQ points if sold.[7]
  • Krith's Left Hand: Krith's Left Hand was reclaimed from the Kig-Yar Pirate Prince's personal vaults by Ripa 'Moramee sometime before the latter became the Arbiter. Unlike other beam rifles, Krith's Left Hand is an advanced T-27 that fires in three-round bursts with one pull of the trigger. A single burst will kill a Spartan in War Games. It is ranked a Legendary REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 7 energy while giving 200 REQ points if sold.[8]
  • Sword of the Faithful.

    Sword of the Faithful.

  • Krith's Left Hand.

    Krith's Left Hand.

Usage[edit]

The Zubo-pattern is an older design originally created by the Sangheili,[4] though sporadically used by the Covenant. During the empire's tenure, particle beam rifles were issued infrequently to Sangheili and Kig-Yar Snipers, though the true capabilities of how a sniper could be used were not made apparent in the empire's military doctrine until the outbreak of the Human-Covenant War in 2525.[3] Zubo-pattern rifles were used relatively early on in the war, being type-classified by the Office of Naval Intelligence in 2527 - owing rise to the weapon's UNSC classification of Type-27. Zubo-pattern weapons became favoured by the Kig-Yar due to their ergonomic features that made them more accessible than other beam rifle models.[4] However, their use remained relatively minimal, as the design was resurrected in a major way towards the end of the conflict.[4]

Some time prior to his death in 2531, Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee was deployed to undertake the elimination of the Kig-Yar pirate king, Krith. Following Krith's defeat, a specially-customised Zubo-pattern rifle Krith's Left Hand was recovered from his vaults.[8]

Following the Fall of High Charity and the war's end in 2552, the production of beam rifles was heavily slowed by the loss of High Charity's vast Assembly Forges. As such, regional manufacturers like the Merchants of Qikost based on various industrialised Covenant colonies including Sanghelios, Eayn, and Hesduros took on the mantle of beam rifle production.[3] The beam rifles produced on Hesduros were heavily used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant, and saw use by the these forces all the way until their defeat in late 2558.[9]

Zubo-pattern beam rifle cases are used by the Banished, seemingly as exterior casings for the spike cannons used as anti-infantry weapons on the Dovotaa Workshop Reaver.[10]

In-game information[edit]

Changes from the Type-50 Particle Beam Rifle in Halo 3[edit]

  • Each shot fired now depletes 10% of the weapon's battery.
  • Kig-Yar Snipers can no longer kill the player instantly with the Beam Rifle even on Legendary.
  • Zoom levels have been upgraded to 5× and 10×.
  • Overheating animation is moderately different.

Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]

  • The T-27 SASR is available only in multiplayer, as in the campaign, the newer T-50 SRS takes its place instead.
  • Coloring is changed from pale blue to purple, with hexagon patterning added onto the weapon.

Changes from Halo 2: Anniversary to Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The T-27 SASR is now the Covenant’s primary long-range special application weapon, used almost exclusively by scouting personnel and designated marksmen. It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 6 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.

  • The T-27 SASR is available in both the campaign and multiplayer.
  • Zoom levels have been downgraded to 3.5× and 9.5×, respectively.
  • Jackal Snipers armed with Beam Rifles can now fully deplete the player's health in one hit on Legendary again.
  • A second melee animation is now present with the weapon.
  • Weapon coloring has been changed to be more similar to the Halo 4 version.

Gallery[edit]

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Concept art and illustrations[edit]

  • Concept explorations for the beam rifle in Halo 4.

    Concept explorations for the beam rifle in Halo 4.

  • Model sheet reference for the beam rifle in Halo 4.

    Model sheet reference for the beam rifle in Halo 4.

  • First-person reference for the beam rifle in Halo 4.

    First-person reference for the beam rifle in Halo 4.

  • Jul 'Mdama using a T-27 beam rifle during Operation: ATHENA in Halo: Escalation.

    Jul 'Mdama using a T-27 beam rifle during Operation: ATHENA in Halo: Escalation.

Halo 4 screenshots[edit]

  • The Zubo-pattern beam rifle in Halo 4.

    The Zubo-pattern beam rifle in Halo 4.

  • HUD Icon of the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

    HUD Icon of the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

  • Alternate render of the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

    Alternate render of the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

  • A Rogue-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

    A Rogue-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

  • A Kig-Yar Sniper wielding the beam rifle.

    A Kig-Yar Sniper wielding the beam rifle.

  • First-person view of the beam rifle by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.

    First-person view of the beam rifle by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.

  • First-person view of the beam rifle in the Halo 4 multiplayer.

    First-person view of the beam rifle in the Halo 4 multiplayer.

  • The beam rifle being used in Halo 4's multiplayer.

    The beam rifle being used in Halo 4's multiplayer.

  • View through the beam rifle's scope in Halo 4.

    View through the beam rifle's scope in Halo 4.

  • Render of the beam rifle's scope in Halo 4.

    Render of the beam rifle's scope in Halo 4.

  • In-game view through the beam rifle's scope in Halo 4 multiplayer.

    In-game view through the beam rifle's scope in Halo 4 multiplayer.

Halo 2: Anniversary screenshots[edit]

  • The Zubo-pattern beam rifle in Halo 2 Anniversary.

    The Zubo-pattern beam rifle in Halo 2 Anniversary.

  • A Hoplite-clad Spartan using the Zubo-pattern beam rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Hoplite-clad Spartan using the Zubo-pattern beam rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • First-person view of the Zubo on Stonetown.

    First-person view of the Zubo on Stonetown.

  • The 5× zoom on the Zubo.

    The 5× zoom on the Zubo.

  • The 10× zoom on the Zubo.

    The 10× zoom on the Zubo.

  • The Zubo overheating in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The Zubo overheating in Halo 2: Anniversary.

Halo 5: Guardians screenshots[edit]

  • First-person view of the Zubo by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the Zubo by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Fred-104 using the Zubo-pattern beam rifle's 3.5× zoom.

    Fred-104 using the Zubo-pattern beam rifle's 3.5× zoom.

  • Fred-104 using the Zubo-pattern beam rifle's 9.5× zoom.

    Fred-104 using the Zubo-pattern beam rifle's 9.5× zoom.

  • The T-27 SASR overheating in Fred-104's hands.

    The T-27 SASR overheating in Fred-104's hands.

  • Fred-104 using the Zubo-pattern beam rifle on Genesis.

    Fred-104 using the Zubo-pattern beam rifle on Genesis.

  • First-person view of the Zubo-pattern beam rifle on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the Zubo-pattern beam rifle on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The 3.5× zoom on the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

    The 3.5× zoom on the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

  • The 9.5× zoom on the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

    The 9.5× zoom on the Zubo-pattern beam rifle.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Zubo-pattern beam rifle on Molten.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Zubo-pattern beam rifle on Molten.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with a Zubo-pattern beam rifle on Molten.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with a Zubo-pattern beam rifle on Molten.

  • A Scanner-clad Spartan-IV using Smart scope with the Zubo on Escape from ARC.

    A Scanner-clad Spartan-IV using Smart scope with the Zubo on Escape from ARC.

  • A Kig-Yar Sniper with a Zubo-pattern beam rifle in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A Kig-Yar Sniper with a Zubo-pattern beam rifle in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A T-27 beam rifle in comparison to a T-50 beam rifle in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A T-27 beam rifle in comparison to a T-50 beam rifle in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Venator-clad Spartan-IV and a Decimator-clad Spartan-IV using Zubo and Sulok-pattern beam rifles, respectively, on Molten.

    A Venator-clad Spartan-IV and a Decimator-clad Spartan-IV using Zubo and Sulok-pattern beam rifles, respectively, on Molten.

  • The Zubo-pattern Beam Rifle in Halo Online.

    The Zubo-pattern Beam Rifle in Halo Online.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

  • Sword of the Faithful.

    Sword of the Faithful.

  • Krith's Left Hand.

    Krith's Left Hand.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin - 9.19.12 (Retrieved on Sep 24, 2012) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Beam Rifle (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Waypoint, Beam Rifle (Retrieved on Apr 13, 2016) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 293
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 88
  6. ^ Halo 4, Beam Rifle in-game weapon
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Sword of the Faithful description "Personalized by the Prophet of Regret's majordomo. Improved Beam Rifle with enhanced hipfire accuracy, faster heat dissipation, and a higher rate of fire."
  8. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Krith's Left Hand description "Reclaimed from the notorious Kig-Yar Pirate King's personal vaults by the previous Arbiter, Ripa 'Moramee. Advanced Beam Rifle that fires a burst of energy with each pull of the trigger."
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Beam Rifle in-game weapon
  10. ^ Halo Wars 2, Reaver in-game unit

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