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A '''battle rifle''' is a military service weapon that fires a full power rifle cartridge. While the designation of battle rifle is usually given to post-World War II select fire infantry rifles such as the '''H&K G3''', the '''FN FAL''' or the '''M14 EBR''', this term can also apply to older military bolt-action or semi-automatic rifles such as the '''Mosin Nagant''' or the '''M1 Garand'''.
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There are numerous references of the following '''Battle Rifle''' in the ''Halo'' Universe:
'''Battle rifles''' are a type of [[rifle]] employed by [[human]] military forces. They are often commonly employed by [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]]-aligned militaries such as the [[United Nations Space Command]]
{{Ref/Site|Id=HWUniWBR|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/battle-rifle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Weapons|Page=Battle Rifle|D=14|M=6|Y=2021}} and independent paramilitaries - with some examples used for protection of colonial politicians, such as the [[Gao Republic]]'s [[President of the Gao Republic|President]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HRetC19|Ret|Chapter=19}} They came into prominence during the mid-25th century prior to the [[Insurrection]], gaining widespread popularity across the military.{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=61}}


==History==
==Overview==
'''[[w:Battle rifle|Battle Rifles]]''' date back since before the Second World War. Both the Axis and Allied researchers observed that the majority of small-arms combat occurred at distances of about 300 metres or less, with few engagements occurring beyond that range. Thus, at these short ranges, the battle rifle's advantages are mostly wasted, resulting in modern armies favoring the employment of more compact, lighter, and more maneuverable [[rifle]]s and [[carbine]]s. This dimensional disadvantage provoked the development of the world's first true [[assault rifle]] that would become the German '''StG 44'''.
===Design details===
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By the start of the 21st century, however, there had been a general backlash against carbines and light rifles in most armies around the world due to their having less range, penetration and power than battle rifles. Recent conflicts in desert environments have underscored the need for greater range while developments in advanced body armor have created a need for more powerful munitions. A consequence of this was the creation of the ''Squad Designated Marksman'' program in the U.S. Army and the ''Squad Advanced Marksman'' in the U.S. Marine Corps. The role of the designated marksman is to fill the "marksmanship gap" between the ''rifleman'' (<300 metres) and the scout ''sniper'' (>600 metres). Instead of relying on the use of smaller, lighter ''assualt weapons'' with a higher rate of fire to hit a target, these programs place greater emphasis on marksmanship training, allowing the ''marksman'' to take advantage of the greater range and power of heavier weapons. This has marked the return of battle rifles such as the ''U.S. Marine Corps Designated Marksman Rifle'' and the ''Mk 14 Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle'', which had been phased out previously due to their limited effectiveness in the hands of beginner marksmen compared to lighter [[rifle]]s and [[carbine]]s like the '''M16''', '''CAR-15''', and '''M4'''.
==Variants==
===BR series===
[[File:H5G-BR85NvsBR55.png|thumb|250px|The BR85N (left) and the BR55 (right).]]
The BR series of battle rifles are created by [[Misriah Armory]], they have a long history of use throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|HWUniWBR}} A recreational light projector used in sports called the BRXX LIGHTFIRE was also created by Misriah.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|BR75 LIGHTFIRE - Description|Quote=In the mid 26th-century. Misriah was commissioned to produce a homologated series of recreational light projectors used in popular tactical sports leagues.}}


The term ''Battle Rifle'' is not defined or frequently used in military field manuals and government documents. There are some government requisition documents that do make mention of a specific rifle as a battle rifle, but those documents may simply be using the manufacturer's marketing name (similar to how Springfield Armory's M14 clone is trademarked as the M1A). Because of this issue, deciding what exact characteristics of a rifle should make it a battle rifle are a matter of contention.
====BR55 series====
*'''[[XBR55 battle rifle|XBR55 Battle Rifle]]''' - The prototype battle rifle from [[2525]].
*'''[[BR55 battle rifle|BR55 Service Rifle]]'''
*'''[[BR55HB battle rifle|BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - A heavy barrel version of the BR55.


These could refer to the following:
====BR75 series====
*'''[[BR75 battle rifle|BR75 Battle Rifle]]'''
*'''[[BR75 Breacher]]''' - Increased rate of fire and stopping power.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - BR75 Breacher description|Quote=Improved stopping power tuned for close-range encounters.}}
*'''BR75 [HCS] AKRIVEIA''' - Sport package upgrade.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|BR75 [HCS] AKRIVEIA - Description|Quote=Misriah's sport-package upgrade suite that focuses on weight reduction and performance benchmarking.}}
*'''BR75 HAZCON''' - Modified barrel that has fabric and a new carry handle.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|BR75 HAZCON - Description|Quote=Signature weapon of the Army's 48th Chemical Brigade and ONI "Green Light" WMD teams.}}


====Human====
====BR85 series====
*'''[[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]'''
*'''[[BR85 battle rifle|BR85 Service Rifle]]'''
*'''BR55 series'''
*'''[[BR85HB battle rifle|BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - A heavy barrel version of the BR85.
**'''[[XBR55 Battle Rifle]]''' - ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''-era Prototype Battle Rifle.
**'''[[BR55 Battle Rifle]]''' - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era Battle Rifle.
**'''[[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]]''' - ''[[Halo 3]]''-era Battle Rifle.


====Covenant====
====Other BR====
*'''[[Type-31 Rifle]]'''
*'''[[BRXX Lightfire]]''' - A light gun created for recreational tactical sports leagues.
*'''[[Type-51 Carbine]]'''


{{Disambig}}
===SA series===
{{UNSC Infantry Weapons}}
The SA series of battle rifles are created by [[Sevine Arms]], they saw use protecting politicians such as the president of the Gao Republic.{{Ref/Reuse|HRetC19}}
*'''[[Maestro battle rifle]]''' - A type of battle rifle employed by Gao's armed forces.{{Ref/Reuse|HRetC19}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:Rifles]]

Latest revision as of 09:55, March 19, 2024

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Battle rifles are a type of rifle employed by human military forces. They are often commonly employed by UEG-aligned militaries such as the United Nations Space Command [1] and independent paramilitaries - with some examples used for protection of colonial politicians, such as the Gao Republic's President.[2] They came into prominence during the mid-25th century prior to the Insurrection, gaining widespread popularity across the military.[3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

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Variants[edit]

BR series[edit]

The BR85N (left) and the BR55 (right).

The BR series of battle rifles are created by Misriah Armory, they have a long history of use throughout the Human-Covenant War.[1] A recreational light projector used in sports called the BRXX LIGHTFIRE was also created by Misriah.[4]

BR55 series[edit]

BR75 series[edit]

  • BR75 Battle Rifle
  • BR75 Breacher - Increased rate of fire and stopping power.[5]
  • BR75 [HCS] AKRIVEIA - Sport package upgrade.[6]
  • BR75 HAZCON - Modified barrel that has fabric and a new carry handle.[7]

BR85 series[edit]

Other BR[edit]

  • BRXX Lightfire - A light gun created for recreational tactical sports leagues.

SA series[edit]

The SA series of battle rifles are created by Sevine Arms, they saw use protecting politicians such as the president of the Gao Republic.[2]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint - Universe, Weapons, Battle Rifle (Retrieved on Jun 14, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Retribution, chapter 19
  3. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 61
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, BR75 LIGHTFIRE - Description: "In the mid 26th-century. Misriah was commissioned to produce a homologated series of recreational light projectors used in popular tactical sports leagues."
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - BR75 Breacher description: "Improved stopping power tuned for close-range encounters."
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, BR75 [HCS] AKRIVEIA - Description: "Misriah's sport-package upgrade suite that focuses on weight reduction and performance benchmarking."
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, BR75 HAZCON - Description: "Signature weapon of the Army's 48th Chemical Brigade and ONI "Green Light" WMD teams."
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