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{{Era|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon Infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name = Nornfang
|name=Nornfang
|image = [[File:H5G Nornfang.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:H5G Nornfang.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-req-system-introduction '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction'']</ref>
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|type = [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]]
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'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Linda-058]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
{{Article quote|A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLockeLoad|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=23|M=12|Y=2019}}}}
'''Nornfang''' is a custom-crafted [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]] hand-tuned by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Linda-058]].{{Ref/Game|Id=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Nornfang description|Quote=A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=95}}


== Background ==
==Overview==
The ''Nornfang'' was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.<ref name="Waypoint"/> Linda loads the ''Nornfang'' with [[14.5×114mm]] Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her [[Heads-up display|HUD]]'s [[motion tracker]] is still visible even while using its optics.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>
===Design details===
Nornfang was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Linda loads the ''Nornfang'' with [[14.5×114mm]] Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her [[Heads-up display|HUD]]'s [[motion tracker]] is still visible even while using its optics. The chassis of the weapon is painted in a green-white color scheme.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}


== Gameplay ==
==In-game information==
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{'}} [[Warzone]] mode, as well as [[War Games]] simulations. It is available as a Level 7 REQ that grants 200 REQ points when sold. ''Nornfang'' does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the ''[[Vorpal Talon]]'' variant of the [[Type-1 energy sword]], the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[smart scope]].  
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
{{Main|Sniper Rifle (gameplay)#Halo 5: Guardians}}
''Nornfang'' is a [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{'}} [[Warzone]] mode. It is available as a {{Energy|7}} REQ that grants {{RP|200}} when sold. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the [[Vorpal Talon]] variant of the [[energy sword]], the motion sensor is still visible even when using [[smart scope]].  


In the campaign, ''Nornfang'' can be found during the mission "[[Unconfirmed]]" aboard Blue Team's [[ONI Acrisius|prowler]], or if Linda is selected by a player when in [[cooperative play]]. Just like with [[Kelly-087]]'s ''[[Oathsworn]]'' [[M45 shotgun|M45D shotgun]], the campaign version of the ''Nornfang'' lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra spare mag, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammo from other sniper rifles.
In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission [[Unconfirmed]] aboard Blue Team's [[ONI Acrisius|prowler]], or if Linda is selected by a player when in [[cooperative play]]. Just like with [[Kelly-087]]'s [[Oathsworn]] [[Shotgun (gameplay)|Shotgun]], the campaign version of the ''Nornfang'' lacks the multiplayer version's inherent [[Damage Boost]], extra spare magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammunition from other sniper rifles.


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], the [[Wikipedia:Norns|Norns]] are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the [[Wikipedia:Moirai|Fates]] of Greek mythology.
*In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], the [[Wikipedia:Norns|Norns]] are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the [[Wikipedia:Moirai|Fates]] of Greek mythology.
* "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.
**"Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.  
* Although the campaign level "Unconfirmed" allows the playable characters of [[Fireteam Osiris]] to acquire ''Nornfang'' from Blue Team's prowler, Linda-058 is shown with the weapon throughout the rest of the game. Its inclusion in the level is likely a non-canonical gameplay mechanic.
*''Nornfang''{{'}}s ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''.
* ''Nornfang''{{'}}s ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness [[support upgrade]] from ''[[Halo 4]]''.


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
=== Normal gallery ===
===Screenshots and artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|A development image of ''Nornfang''.
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|A development image of ''Nornfang''.
File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png|''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:HTFOR-Nornfang.png|''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using ''Nornfang'' during the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign1.png|First-person view of the ''Nornfang'' by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign1.png|First-person view of the ''Nornfang'' by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.
File:H5G-Nornfang4xzoom-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the ''Nornfang'' in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.
File:H5G-Nornfang4xzoom-Campaign.png|Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the ''Nornfang'' in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.
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File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign mission Unconfirmed.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign mission Unconfirmed.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' on [[Torque]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-NornfangHUD.png|First-person view of ''Nornfang'' on [[Torque]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Firing Line.png|Linda-058 using ''Nornfang'' during the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-Centurion&Nornfang.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with ''Nornfang'' on Torque.
File:H5G-Centurion&Nornfang.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with ''Nornfang'' on Torque.
File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|Linda using ''Nornfang'' in ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|''Nornfang''.
File:REQ Card - Nornfang.png|''Nornfang''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== List of appearances ==
==List of appearances==
* ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
* ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
 
 


==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}
== Sources ==
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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[[Category:Human weapons]]
[[Category:Human weapons]]
[[Category:UNSC infantry weapons]]

Latest revision as of 04:51, December 22, 2024

Nornfang
A cropped screenshot of Nornfang.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

SRS99 series

Type:

Anti-materiel sniper rifle

Specifications

Length:

161 centimeters (63.5 in)[2][3][4][5][6]

Width:

22 centimeters (8.7 in)[2][3][4]

Height:

35 centimeters (13.8 in)[2][3][4]

Weight:

15.6 kilograms (34.4 lb)[2][2][4]

Ammunition type:

14.5×114mm M232 APFSDS[2][4][5]

Feed system:

4-round, detachable box magazine[2][4][5]

Operation:

Gas-operated, magazine-fed[2]

Optics:

Oracle-R scope (4×-9× magnification)[5]

Effective range:

2,500 meters (8,200 ft)[7][Note 1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
“ A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom.[8][9] ”

Nornfang is a custom-crafted SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle hand-tuned by Spartan Linda-058.[8][10]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Nornfang was manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team. The weapon went missing at some point, eventually coming into the possession of Spartan Linda-058.[1] Linda loads the Nornfang with 14.5×114mm Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds and has modified the rifle to ensure her HUD's motion tracker is still visible even while using its optics. The chassis of the weapon is painted in a green-white color scheme.[8]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Main article: Sniper Rifle (gameplay) § Halo 5: Guardians

Nornfang is a mythic weapon in Halo 5: Guardians' Warzone mode. It is available as a 7 energy REQ that grants REQ Points 200 when sold. Nornfang does more damage than standard sniper rifles, being capable of an instant kill on an opponent with normal shielding regardless of where the shot lands. Due to the bullets having a proximity explosion effect, this means that even a missed shot can still kill the target as long as they are within range of the bullet's detonation. However, as the increased damage is due to a Damage Boost effect applied to the user while the weapon is active, a wielder of this weapon will appear more visible due to the red particle effects. Just like with the Vorpal Talon variant of the energy sword, the motion sensor is still visible even when using smart scope.

In the campaign, Nornfang can be found during the mission Unconfirmed aboard Blue Team's prowler, or if Linda is selected by a player when in cooperative play. Just like with Kelly-087's Oathsworn Shotgun, the campaign version of the Nornfang lacks the multiplayer version's inherent Damage Boost, extra spare magazine, and built-in radar, making it functionally a normal sniper rifle. Additionally, it cannot pick up ammunition from other sniper rifles.

Trivia[edit]

  • In Norse mythology, the Norns are powerful beings who weave the fate of all things in the cosmos. They are somewhat analogous to the Fates of Greek mythology.
    • "Nornfang" (Norn-fang) would mean "In the Grasp of the Norns" in Old Norse.
  • Nornfang's ability to maintain the player's motion tracker while scoped in is mechanically identical to the Awareness support upgrade from Halo 4.

Gallery[edit]

Screenshots and artwork[edit]

  • A development image of Nornfang.

    A development image of Nornfang.

  • Linda-058 using Nornfang during the raid on Argent Moon in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Linda-058 using Nornfang during the raid on Argent Moon in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the Nornfang by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.

    First-person view of the Nornfang by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians co-op campaign. Note the absence of the Damage Boost.

  • Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

    Fred-104 using 4× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

  • Fred-104 using 9× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

    Fred-104 using 9× zoom with the Nornfang in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign. Note the absence of a motion tracker.

  • First-person view of Nornfang by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign mission Unconfirmed.

    First-person view of Nornfang by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign mission Unconfirmed.

  • First-person view of Nornfang on Torque in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of Nornfang on Torque in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with Nornfang on Torque.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with Nornfang on Torque.

  • Linda using Nornfang in Halo: Shadows of Reach.

    Linda using Nornfang in Halo: Shadows of Reach.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

  • Nornfang.

    Nornfang.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The tick marks on the SRS99-S5 AM's smart-linked scope range between 0 and 2,300 meters in Halo 5: Guardians. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range. Linda-058 in Halo: Shadows of Reach claims that Nornfang has an effective range 200 meters further then the standard SRS99-S5.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo 5: Guardians REQ System Introduction: "Hand-tuned by Spartan-II special forces sniper Linda-058, Nornfang was originally manufactured by Misriah Armory for their internal competitive sharpshooting team, before it went missing." (Retrieved on Oct 3, 2015) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Infinity Briefing Packet
  3. ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 66
  4. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Sniper Rifle (Retrieved on Sep 14, 2016) [archive]
  5. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 170
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Sniper Rifle (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  7. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 2
  8. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Nornfang description "A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom."
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Locke & Load (Retrieved on Dec 23, 2019) [archive]
  10. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 95

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