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|image=[[File:H5G-Render-BattleRifle.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H5G-Render-BattleRifle.png|300px]]<br>The BR85N battle rifle, a variant of the BR85 SR. | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
|series=BR series | |series=BR series | ||
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|cost= | |cost= | ||
|variant= | |variant= | ||
|service=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |service=*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Site|Id=LAL|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke and Load|D=24|M=10|Y=2015}} | ||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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|height= | |height= | ||
|ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]] | |ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]] | ||
|capacity= | |||
|feed=36-round box magazine | |feed=36-round box magazine | ||
|operation=Gas-operated | |operation=Gas-operated | ||
|rate=High (cyclic) | |rate=High (cyclic) | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|range=950 meters (3,117 feet) | |optics= | ||
|range=950 meters (3,117 feet){{Ref/Note|The [[:File:BRhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the BR85's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.}} | |||
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The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' ('''BR85 SR''') is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}} | |||
The | ==History== | ||
The BR85 entered service late in the [[Human-Covenant War]], but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended.{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}} It was in service by the [[ODST]]s assigned to the [[Carter Guard Armory]] in [[2550]], with [[Sergeant]] [[B. Wright]] employing one.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Rise of Atriox I}} | |||
Prior to March [[2557]], several BR85Ns were delivered to ''[[Argent Moon]]''.{{Ref/Level|H5|Blue Team (level)|Blue Team}} By October [[2558|next year]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5BR}} and [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] security forces stationed on [[Meridian]] carried a large supply of BR85Ns.{{Ref/Level|H5|Glassed}} Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to [[Genesis]] when [[Cortana]] began to recall the [[Guardian Custode|Guardians]] there.{{Ref/Level|H5|[[Reunion]]}} | |||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire. | The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HRet15|HRet|Chapter=15}} The BR85 is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili harness]]es and the plating of [[Armiger Soldier]]s; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] during [[War Games]] exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===BR85N Service Rifle=== | ===BR85N Service Rifle=== | ||
A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic [[Recon sight]] was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558. | A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic [[Recon sight]] was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558.{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H5BR|H5G|[[Battle Rifle]] in-game weapon}} | ||
*'''Morph BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons | * '''Morph BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons | ||
*'''Classic BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Classic sight]]. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans. | * '''Classic BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Classic sight]]. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans. | ||
*'''Longshot BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Longshot sight]]. Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans. | * '''Longshot BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Longshot sight]]. Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans. | ||
*'''Sentinel BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Sentinel sight]]. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality. | * '''Sentinel BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Sentinel sight]]. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality. | ||
*'''Hybrid BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Hybrid sight]]. Sangheili Carbine holoscope technology merged with human industrial methods. This is a Joint Task Force Sierra configuration undergoing evaluation by the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]]. | * '''Hybrid BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Hybrid sight]]. Sangheili Carbine holoscope technology merged with human industrial methods. This is a [[Joint Task Force Sierra]] configuration undergoing evaluation by the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]]. | ||
*'''COG BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation. | * '''COG BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation. | ||
====BR85N attachments==== | ====BR85N attachments==== | ||
*'''[[Long | * '''[[Long barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist. | ||
*'''[[Laser | * '''[[Laser targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread. | ||
*'''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position. | * '''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position. | ||
*'''[[Stabilization | * '''[[Stabilization jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil. | ||
*'''[[Kinetic | * '''[[Kinetic bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles. | ||
*'''[[Energy | * '''[[Energy bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents. | ||
*'''[[Knight blade]]''': Increases melee | * '''[[Knight blade]]''': Increases melee effectiveness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles. | ||
*'''Extended | * '''Extended magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%. | ||
*'''[[Threat | * '''[[Threat marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time. | ||
*'''[[Sound | * '''[[Sound dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature. | ||
===BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle=== | ===BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle=== | ||
{{Main|BR85HB battle rifle}} | {{Main|BR85HB battle rifle}} | ||
A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope. | A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4BR|H4|[[Battle Rifle]] in-game weapon}} | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{Linkbox| | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}} | ||
===Changes from BR85HB in ''Halo 4''=== | ===Changes from BR85HB in ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''=== | ||
*More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight. | * More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight. | ||
*Accuracy increased. | *Accuracy increased slightly when in smart-scope. | ||
===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | |||
*Reticle no longer shrinks in diameter when in smart-scope, and the inner secondary reticle is now shrunken in diameter permanently. | |||
*Weapon features added magnetism. | |||
*Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate. | *Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate. | ||
*Spread is almost entirely absent, providing higher overall accuracy. | |||
===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to [[Halo Championship Series|HCS]] testing=== | |||
*Fire rate is slowed. | |||
*Random spread added. | |||
===Changes from HCS testing to [[Overtime]]=== | |||
* Random spread is replaced with added vertical recoil. | |||
* Slightly slower burst fire rate. | |||
* The weapon has been pulled closer to the player's face in smart-scope, decreasing the open picture originally present. | |||
* Has less aim assist. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Ironically, as with the [[M392 DMR|M392]] and [[M395 DMR|M395]] DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' now erroneously ejects what appear to be the [[ | *Ironically, as with the [[M392 DMR|M392]] and [[M395 DMR|M395]] DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' now erroneously ejects what appear to be the [[7.62x51mm|M118 7.62×51mm]] shell casings of the DMR. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | |||
===Concept art and illustrations=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G Battle Rifle customization.png|Concept art of the BR85N customization in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G Battle Rifle customization.png|Concept art of the BR85N customization in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:Halo5 BR.png|A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Beta]] development stage of ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:Halo5 BR.png|A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Beta]] development stage of ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:HM-Battle of Meridian.jpg|[[Jameson Locke]] using a BR85N during the Battle of Meridian in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Screenshots=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H5BR.png|The BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Regret]]. | File:H5BR.png|The BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Regret]]. | ||
File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart | File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]]. | ||
File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' on [[Riptide]]. | File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin. | ||
File:H5G-Fred&BR85N.png|[[Frederic-104]] with a BR85N while aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | |||
File:H5G-BR85HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the BR85N by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |||
File:H5G-BR85zoom-Campaign.png|Smart scope with the BR85N by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-[[Overtime]] update. | |||
File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | |||
File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-BR85NSS.png|Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N | File:H5G-BR85NSS.png|Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N | ||
File:H5G BR85 Extended Mag.png|Extended mag used with the BR85 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | |||
File:H5G-BR85NvsBR55.png|A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-BR85NvsBR55.png|A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:HO_BR55_(85HB).png|The BR85 in ''Halo Online''. | File:HO_BR55_(85HB).png|The BR85 in ''Halo Online''. | ||
File: | File:BR85 UNSC HaloInfinite.png|Marines using the BR85 in the [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|''Halo Infinite'' announcement trailer]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade REQ card. | |||
File:REQ Card - Spiral.png|Spiral REQ card. | |||
File:REQ Card - Bloodthirst.png|Bloodthirst REQ card. | |||
File:Prestigebr.png|Prestige REQ card. | |||
File:H5G-BR-GoldStandard.png|Gold Standard REQ card. | |||
File:H5G-LastDawn-BR.png|Last Dawn REQ card. | |||
File:H5G-Green Machine BR.png|Green Machine skin. | |||
File:BR85 Landgrave Skin.png|Landgrave skin. | |||
File:H5G-BR85NMasterControl.png|Master Control skin. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants=== | ===''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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File:H5G BR Morph sight1.png|First-person view of the Morph BR85N. | File:H5G BR Morph sight1.png|First-person view of the Morph BR85N. | ||
File:H5G BR Morph sight2.png|Smart scope with the Morph BR85N. | File:H5G BR Morph sight2.png|Smart scope with the Morph BR85N. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | * ''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: | * ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
{{Ref/Notes}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{UNSC rifles}} | {{UNSC rifles}} | ||
[[Category:Rifles]] | [[Category:Rifles]] |
Latest revision as of 08:35, March 9, 2024
BR85 battle rifle | |
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The BR85N battle rifle, a variant of the BR85 SR. | |
Production overview | |
Manufacturer: |
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Model series: |
BR series |
Type: |
Bullpup battle rifle |
Specifications | |
Ammunition type: |
9.5×40mm M634 X-HP-SAP |
Feed system: |
36-round box magazine |
Gas-operated | |
High (cyclic) | |
Effective range: |
950 meters (3,117 feet)[Note 1] |
Service history | |
In service: |
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The BR85 Service Rifle (BR85 SR) is a select-fire battle rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.[1]
History[edit]
The BR85 entered service late in the Human-Covenant War, but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the Human-Covenant War ended.[1] It was in service by the ODSTs assigned to the Carter Guard Armory in 2550, with Sergeant B. Wright employing one.[2]
Prior to March 2557, several BR85Ns were delivered to Argent Moon.[3] By October next year, the UNSC Infinity[4] and Liang-Dortmund Corporation security forces stationed on Meridian carried a large supply of BR85Ns.[5] Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to Genesis when Cortana began to recall the Guardians there.[6]
Design[edit]
The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.[7] The BR85 is effective against most Covenant battle armor and the energy shielding of Sangheili harnesses and the plating of Armiger Soldiers; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of GEN2 MJOLNIR armor during War Games exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine.
Variants[edit]
BR85N Service Rifle[edit]
A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic Recon sight was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558.[1][4]
- Morph BR85N: Battle Rifle with Morph sight. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons
- Classic BR85N: Battle Rifle with Classic sight. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans.
- Longshot BR85N: Battle Rifle with Longshot sight. Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans.
- Sentinel BR85N: Battle Rifle with Sentinel sight. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality.
- Hybrid BR85N: Battle Rifle with Hybrid sight. Sangheili Carbine holoscope technology merged with human industrial methods. This is a Joint Task Force Sierra configuration undergoing evaluation by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.
- COG BR85N: Battle Rifle with COG sight. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation.
BR85N attachments[edit]
- Long barrel: Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
- Laser targeter: Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
- Silencer: Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
- Stabilization jets: Helps control vertical recoil.
- Kinetic bolts: Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
- Energy bayonet: Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
- Knight blade: Increases melee effectiveness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
- Extended magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
- Threat marker: Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
- Sound dampener: Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.
BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle[edit]
- Main article: BR85HB battle rifle
A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.[8]
Gameplay[edit]
See our gameplay information related to BR85 battle rifle on its gameplay page. |
Changes from BR85HB in Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta[edit]
- More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight.
- Accuracy increased slightly when in smart-scope.
Changes from Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta to Halo 5: Guardians[edit]
- Reticle no longer shrinks in diameter when in smart-scope, and the inner secondary reticle is now shrunken in diameter permanently.
- Weapon features added magnetism.
- Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate.
- Spread is almost entirely absent, providing higher overall accuracy.
Changes from Halo 5: Guardians to HCS testing[edit]
- Fire rate is slowed.
- Random spread added.
Changes from HCS testing to Overtime[edit]
- Random spread is replaced with added vertical recoil.
- Slightly slower burst fire rate.
- The weapon has been pulled closer to the player's face in smart-scope, decreasing the open picture originally present.
- Has less aim assist.
Trivia[edit]
- Ironically, as with the M392 and M395 DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians now erroneously ejects what appear to be the M118 7.62×51mm shell casings of the DMR.
Gallery[edit]
Browse more images in this article's gallery page. |
Concept art and illustrations[edit]
Concept art of the BR85N customization in Halo 5: Guardians.
A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.
Jameson Locke using a BR85N during the Battle of Meridian in Halo Mythos.
Screenshots[edit]
The BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Regret.
Smart scope with the BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.
Frederic-104 with a BR85N while aboard Argent Moon in Halo 5: Guardians.
Smart scope with the BR85N by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign, post-Overtime update.
First-person view of the BR85N on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.
Marines using the BR85 in the Halo Infinite announcement trailer.
Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]
Halo 5: Guardians variants[edit]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo Mythos
- Halo: Retribution
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
Notes[edit]
- ^ The tick marks on the BR85's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Locke and Load (Retrieved on Oct 24, 2015) [archive]
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Rise of Atriox I
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Blue Team
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Battle Rifle in-game weapon
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Glassed
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Reunion
- ^ Halo: Retribution, chapter 15
- ^ Halo 4, Battle Rifle in-game weapon
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