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{{Weapon
|image= [[File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|350px]]
| image= [[Image:BR55HB SR Battle Rifle outline.JPG|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 21''</ref>
| name=BR55HB SR Battle Rifle
|series=BR55
| manufacturer=
|type=Bullpup [[battle rifle]]
| model=BR55HB SR
|cost=
| type= Rifle
|variant=
| cost=
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
| size= 89.92cm Long, Handheld, Two-Handed
|affiliation=[[UNSC]]
| damage per hit=Above Average
|weight=
| magazine= 36 rounds
|length={{Convert|115.8|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
| maxammo= 144 rounds or 4 Magazines
|ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing]]
| fire= Three Round Burst
|capacity=
| ammotype= M634 9.5x40mm X-HP-SAP(Experimental-High Penetration-Semi-Armor Piercing)
|feed=36-round magazine
| operation= Gas System With Rotating Bolt 
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke piston]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating bolt]], [[wikipedia:Blowback (firearms)|locked breech]]
| rate of fire= Average,Three Round Burst
|rate=
| accuracy= High
|velocity=
| range= Medium, can do semi-long.
|optics=
| era=
|range=900 meters<ref name="BR55DMR">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 206''</ref>{{Ref/Note|Assuming the BR55HB has the same range as the XBR55.}}
| counterpart= [[Carbine]]
| counterweapon(s)= [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Shotgun]]
| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
}}
The '''BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR55HB SR)''', also known as the "Mammoth Stomper,"<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''UNSC Weapons'', ''pages 318 - 319'' (2011 edition)</ref> is a select-fire rifle utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]] and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]]. It is a heavy-barreled version of the [[BR55 battle rifle|BR55 Service Rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''', ''DMR'']</ref>


The '''BR55HB SR Battle Rifle''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] ground firearm.
==Overview==
 
The BR55HB SR entered service in [[2548]], serving alongside the standard BR55 Service Rifle. For decades, the BR55 had steadily gained favor over the long-serving [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]. The introduction of the BR55HB SR led to an immediate increase in the BR55's popularity, prompting all branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, except the [[UNSC Army|Army]], to replace the M392 with the newer weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
== Introduction ==
 
The '''BR55HB SR Battle Rifle''' is a variant of the ''[[Halo 2]]''-era [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] and is being introduced into ''[[Halo 3]]''. It is good all around weapon and is basically the same as the [[BR55]] but has design changes. This weapon is seen in the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]''.
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== Summary ==
The '''BR55HB SR Battle Rifle''' is a burst fire, gas-operated, magazine fed, mid-to-long range weapon. It is relatively the same as the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] but with some design changes. It still fires the '''9.5x40mm X-HP-SAP (Experimental-High Penetration-Semi-Armor Piercing)''' round in three round bursts from a 36 round magazine and it still has a scope with a 2x magnification. Its power as well as accuracy and range are pretty much the same.
 
== Physical Description and Appearance ==
 
The '''BR55HB SR Battle Rifle''' is a bullpup, burst-fire [[UNSC]] rifle that fires the 9.5x40mm X-HP-SAP(Experimental High Power Semi-Armor Piercing) round, which is actually a larger bullet than an assault rifle round, giving more power but also more recoil. It fires from a 36 round magazine which fits flush in the receiver. The receiver is built directly into the butt of the gun and is located behind the grip (known as a bullpup configuration). This gun fires in three round bursts due to difficult handling while firing automatically and actually is only fired 12 times before needing to be reloaded.
 
This titanium alloy weapon is gas operated with a rotating bolt and therefore must be cocked before the first round can be fired. The bolt used to chamber the round is located on the left side of the weapon and does not move during operation. From then on, the gases from the previous rounds rotate the bolt inside and continue to chamber rounds until the mag is empty. Once the mag is empty, the bolt (even though not illustrated in either [[Halo 2]] or [[Halo 3]])can either be pulled back and locked or it can be fully cycled after a fresh mag has been housed. If it is pulled back and locked,then it must be pushed forward once a fresh mag is housed to chamber a new round. The ejection port is located on the right side of the weapon.
 
The '''BR55HB SR''', having a rifled barrel, is about 89.92cm long and has noticeable changes from the [[BR55]]. First off, it has a longer barrel for increased range and accuracy. It is fitted with a  '''Trijicon ACOG''' style scope on a modified carrying handle and now also has a trigger guard. The safety is also located on the handle of the weapon.
 
The '''BR55HB SR''' makes its debut in [[Halo 3]]. It appeared in [[Halo 2]] as simply the [[BR55]].
 
== Changes From The BR55 ==
*Modified carrying handle
*New Trijicon ACOG style scope
*New trigger guard
*Longer barrel
 
==Tactics==
===Close Range===
The burst fire makes it slightly disadvantaged in close-combat positions, though the [[melee]] usually takes care of this.
 
===Medium Range===
This is where the [[Battle Rifle]] excels. It takes 4 to 5 burst shots to take down an opponent and ensure a kill (head shots). [[Grenades]] at opponents feet always helps too.
 
===Long Range===
The scope comes in handy here.Scope in and use the same tactic as medium range. Try not to strafe to much or the shot will spread. Grenades at opponents feet always helps too.
 
===Battle Rifle And SMG===
An average combo, the [[SMG]] can be dual wielded with another weapon to double the fire power but with the [[SMG]]'s short range and minimal damage, the [[Assault Rifle]] would be a better choice.
 
===Battle Rifle And Assault Rifle===
A good combo for offensive forays in open maps. The [[Battle Rifle]] can be used to clear out any opponents from far away, while the [[MA5C]] can be kept in reserve to deal with any who sneak in close to you.
 
===Battle Rifle And Shotgun===
Possibly the best over all combo. This allows for decent range and if anyone gets to close, the [[Shotgun]] backs the BR up nicely.
 
===Battle Rifle And Sniper Rifle===
The best [[Sniper]] combo to have, the SR can take care of higher ranking enemies at the long range, while the BR can deal with enemies at medium range and close range. If you hit your enemy [[Spartan]]/[[Elite]] it will bring the shield down instantly. Then all you have to do is switch to the BR and get a nice shot to the "dome".


==Ammunition==
== Design details ==
It is interesting to note the ammo used for the [[Battle Rifle]]. It uses a new 9.5mm x 40 Experimental Round. The 7.62mm x 51 round is a moderately large round used on the [[MA5B]] and on modern day marksman rifles and machine guns. The 7.62mm already has a history of having too much recoil because of the bullet's size, which made it hard to fire fully-automatically in assault rifles. Having a bigger bullet that is almost 2 mm wider would make recoil worse. Due to this theory, it would make sense to say that future technology might have some role in countering these effects. It could be safe to say also that due to the [[Battle Rifle]]'s bullpup design, it could counter the recoil effects.
As with the basic model, the BR55HB SR is employed as a medium-to-long range [[Wikipedia:Marksman rifle|marksman rifle]]; though its barrel is 25.9 centimeters (10.2 inches)longer than that of the BR55, the BR55HB SR performs almost identically to its predecessor.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} It fires [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP round]] from a 36-round magazine, which fits flush in the receiver. The magazine housing is built directly into the underside of the stock of the rifle and is located behind the grip. Though the BR55HB SR is a select-fire weapon, it is most often used in its three-round burst mode.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Despite firing a very powerful cartridge, the weapon is subject to little recoil, even when being fired automatically.<ref>'''Halo: Last One Standing'''</ref>


However, the 9.5x40mm ammunition used for the [[BR55]] has less powder in each cartridge than the 7.62x51mm rounds used in the MA assault rifles. So despite having a large bullet diameter, the decrease in powder for each round would actually cause less recoil, making it very tolerable. A burst setting on the rifle would also reduce recoil, preventing the user from spraying a target with high-caliber ammunition, possible causing uncomfortable physical effects such as mild bruising and so on.  
==Gameplay==
===Advantages===
The BR55HB SR has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with its 2× magnification scope. Its range is its primary advantage, allowing the player to engage at longer ranges by leading shots. The BR55HB SR has a slightly lower recoil than its BR55 predecessor and has less muzzle flash, although the rounds fired are still visible in the air; the rifle's updated design also boosts range and accuracy, increasing the effectiveness of the 9.5mm rounds it fires. The scope of the BR55HB SR allows a skilled marksman to easily take down an unshielded target from medium range, making the battle rifle the best alternative to sniper rifles.


The size of the ammo would also have a problem fitting in a 36-round magazine of the current [[Battle Rifle]]. If a Heckler & Koch G3 (which is chambered in 7.62mm x 51) has a standard magazine count of 20 and being the size that it is, it would be hard to see a bullet much thicker than the 7.62mm fit inside of a magazine of the [[Battle Rifle]]'s size and with a capacity of 36 rounds. Again, this might have something to do with future UNSC weapon technology. This is a continuous pattern with [[UNSC]] rifles, as a similar instance occurred with the [[MA5B]]. The [[MA5B]] has a magazine of 60 rounds chambered in the 7.62mm x 51 with a rather "small" magazine size, which looks to be smaller than the [[Battle Rifle]]'s magazine.
===Disadvantages===
Attempting to engage a target at longer ranges requires more rounds and less movement as the rounds become inaccurate over longer ranges. In close quarters combat it is fairly surpassed by the Covenant carbine, as the latter weapon is more capable of performing headshots. Furthermore, its magazine can be depleted rather quickly. The weapon requires a good amount of skill in order to use it. The user must have an understanding of how the weapon works, and what to do with it when a situation arises. Each bullet fired from the weapon can act as a tracer, and can give away the shooter's position, putting him at risk of return fire. While effective at long range against light or unshielded targets, the BR55HB's performance against shielded infantry at close range is extremely challenging; the BR55HB, while still very effective, is not the weapon of choice at close range because of its design, and the fact that it can be easily overpowered by the shotgun and energy sword.


==Influences==
==Changes from the BR55 Service Rifle in ''Halo 2''==
The [[BR55]] is largely based on the French standard issue FAMAS assault rifle, and also has features resembling the US Army's prototype XM8 rifles.
*New reloading animation.
*Decreased aim assist.
*Slightly less recoil.
*Slightly different firing sound.
*Slightly lower rate of fire.
*Decreased accuracy caused by greater spread.
*Slower bullet velocity, requiring greater lead on moving targets.


==Character Compatibility==
==Trivia==
This is most likely what the compatibility will be in [[Halo 3]].
*[[WETA Workshop]] made a replica of the BR55HB SR, along with several other weapons, for use in the ''Halo: Landfall'' live-action shorts.
*[[Elites]]
*Sometimes the battle rifle will have one or two extra rounds, causing a half burst. This is caused by retrieving ammunition from a Marine NPC. This can also be achieved if fired and simultaneously meleeing. The weapon would have fired one round, and the melee would have cut off the other two.
*[[Spartans]]  
*The ''[[Marathon]]'' logo is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard and on the stock.
*[[Brutes]]
*There are seven triangles on each side of the Battle Rifle's stock. A reference to [[Bungie]]'s favorite number.
*[[Drones]]
*The rifle seems to resemble the Khaybar KH-2002, HS Produkt VHS-2 and French FAMAS bullpup assault rifles.
*[[Jackals]]  
*Though the battle rifle is not usable in the ''Halo 3: ODST'' campaign, it makes a small cameo in the level ''[[NMPD HQ]]''. It was later added to Firefight in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
*[[Flood Combat Form]] (Human)
*[[Flood Combat Form]] (Elite)


== Trivia ==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
File:realbattlerifle.JPG|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] firing his BR55HB SR on the fully automatic setting during the [[Battle of Sector Six]] in ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
File:Update cougarhuting.jpg|[[Frank O'Connor]] (center) wielding a BR55HB SR prop from ''Halo: Landfall''.
File:H3-BR55HBSR-Replica.jpg|Detail of the BR55HB SR created by [[WETA Workshop]].
File:Landfall BR55HB Prop Photo 1.jpg|A photo of one of WETA's ''Landfall'' battle rifle props.
File:Landfall BR55HB Prop Photo 2.jpg|A photo of one of WETA's ''Landfall'' battle rifle props.
File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|An in-game left profile view of the BR55HB SR in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-RightSide.png|An in-game right profile view of the BR55HB SR in ''Halo 3''.
File:BR55HB Battle Rifle.png|A first-person view of the BR55HB SR in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:BR55HB_SR2.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding a BR55HB SR during the [[Battle of Voi]].
Halo-3-20071203013902784.jpg|The BR55HB being used in combat.
File:Halo3 123639242 Full.jpg|View through the BR55HB SR's 2× magnification scope.
File:H3 - EVA on Orbital.jpg|A Spartan-II reloading a BR55HB.
File:Michaels armor.png|[[Michaels]] with a BR55HB during the [[Battle of Ariel]] in ''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''.
File:HTMCC H3 GunTable.jpg|A BR55HB on a table in the ''[[Finish The Fight]]'' trailer for the launch of ''Halo 3'' on PC.
File:HTMCC_H3_BattleRifles.jpg|A rack of BR55HBs in the ''Finish The Fight'' trailer.
File:H3ODST-BR55HBHUDCrater.png|First-person view of the BR55HB in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST LostPlatoon DareBR.jpg|[[Veronica Dare]] using a BR55HB on [[Lost Platoon]].
</gallery>


*Technically speaking "HB" stands for "Heavy Barrel" (possibly indicating a more powerful round or more sustained fire). The "SR" stands for "[[Sniper Rifle]]" hinting at a higher zoom level (possibly meaning that it is the designated marksman variant of the [[BR55]]), making the previous suggestion of more sustained fire unlikely.  Neither elements have been confirmed though.
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''{{Ref/Note|In the Xbox 360 release of ''Halo 3: ODST'', the BR55HB only appears as an unusable weapon wielded by an NMPD officer in a cutscene. The weapon is available to use in the Firefight portion of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''


==Realted Links==
==Notes==
*[[BR55]]
{{Ref/Notes}}


== Sources ==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
*[http://www.halo3.com Halo3.com]
*[http://www.solidmercury.org Solidmercury.org]


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Latest revision as of 01:20, November 8, 2024

BR55HB battle rifle
H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

BR55

Type:

Bullpup battle rifle

Specifications

Length:

115.8 centimetres (45.6 in)[1]

Ammunition type:

9.5×40mm M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing

Feed system:

36-round magazine

Operation:

Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt, locked breech

Effective range:

900 meters[2][Note 1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War

 

The BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (BR55HB SR), also known as the "Mammoth Stomper,"[3] is a select-fire rifle utilized by the United Nations Space Command and manufactured by Misriah Armory. It is a heavy-barreled version of the BR55 Service Rifle.[1][3][4]

Overview[edit]

The BR55HB SR entered service in 2548, serving alongside the standard BR55 Service Rifle. For decades, the BR55 had steadily gained favor over the long-serving M392 Designated Marksman Rifle. The introduction of the BR55HB SR led to an immediate increase in the BR55's popularity, prompting all branches of the United Nations Space Command armed forces, except the Army, to replace the M392 with the newer weapon.[4][1]

Design details[edit]

As with the basic model, the BR55HB SR is employed as a medium-to-long range marksman rifle; though its barrel is 25.9 centimeters (10.2 inches)longer than that of the BR55, the BR55HB SR performs almost identically to its predecessor.[1] It fires M634 X-HP-SAP round from a 36-round magazine, which fits flush in the receiver. The magazine housing is built directly into the underside of the stock of the rifle and is located behind the grip. Though the BR55HB SR is a select-fire weapon, it is most often used in its three-round burst mode.[1] Despite firing a very powerful cartridge, the weapon is subject to little recoil, even when being fired automatically.[5]

Gameplay[edit]

Advantages[edit]

The BR55HB SR has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with its 2× magnification scope. Its range is its primary advantage, allowing the player to engage at longer ranges by leading shots. The BR55HB SR has a slightly lower recoil than its BR55 predecessor and has less muzzle flash, although the rounds fired are still visible in the air; the rifle's updated design also boosts range and accuracy, increasing the effectiveness of the 9.5mm rounds it fires. The scope of the BR55HB SR allows a skilled marksman to easily take down an unshielded target from medium range, making the battle rifle the best alternative to sniper rifles.

Disadvantages[edit]

Attempting to engage a target at longer ranges requires more rounds and less movement as the rounds become inaccurate over longer ranges. In close quarters combat it is fairly surpassed by the Covenant carbine, as the latter weapon is more capable of performing headshots. Furthermore, its magazine can be depleted rather quickly. The weapon requires a good amount of skill in order to use it. The user must have an understanding of how the weapon works, and what to do with it when a situation arises. Each bullet fired from the weapon can act as a tracer, and can give away the shooter's position, putting him at risk of return fire. While effective at long range against light or unshielded targets, the BR55HB's performance against shielded infantry at close range is extremely challenging; the BR55HB, while still very effective, is not the weapon of choice at close range because of its design, and the fact that it can be easily overpowered by the shotgun and energy sword.

Changes from the BR55 Service Rifle in Halo 2[edit]

  • New reloading animation.
  • Decreased aim assist.
  • Slightly less recoil.
  • Slightly different firing sound.
  • Slightly lower rate of fire.
  • Decreased accuracy caused by greater spread.
  • Slower bullet velocity, requiring greater lead on moving targets.

Trivia[edit]

  • WETA Workshop made a replica of the BR55HB SR, along with several other weapons, for use in the Halo: Landfall live-action shorts.
  • Sometimes the battle rifle will have one or two extra rounds, causing a half burst. This is caused by retrieving ammunition from a Marine NPC. This can also be achieved if fired and simultaneously meleeing. The weapon would have fired one round, and the melee would have cut off the other two.
  • The Marathon logo is located on the gun's left side, to the left of the ammunition counter display and roughly above the trigger guard and on the stock.
  • There are seven triangles on each side of the Battle Rifle's stock. A reference to Bungie's favorite number.
  • The rifle seems to resemble the Khaybar KH-2002, HS Produkt VHS-2 and French FAMAS bullpup assault rifles.
  • Though the battle rifle is not usable in the Halo 3: ODST campaign, it makes a small cameo in the level NMPD HQ. It was later added to Firefight in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Gallery[edit]

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List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Assuming the BR55HB has the same range as the XBR55.
  2. ^ In the Xbox 360 release of Halo 3: ODST, the BR55HB only appears as an unusable weapon wielded by an NMPD officer in a cutscene. The weapon is available to use in the Firefight portion of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 21
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 206
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), UNSC Weapons, pages 318 - 319 (2011 edition)
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, DMR
  5. ^ Halo: Last One Standing

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List of rifles and carbines used by humanity
MA series MA1 • MA2B • MA3A • MA40 (Longshot)
MA5 series variants MA37 • MA5B • MA5C • MA5D
Other assault rifles HMG-38 Monitor Rifle • VK78 Commando (Impact)
CM 300 • M6J/C • MA5K
BR55 series XBR55 • BR55 • BR55HB
BR75 series BR75 • BR75 Breacher
BR85 series BR85 • BR85HB • BR85N
Other BR series rifles BRXX Lightfire
Other battle rifles "Maestro"
M295 • M392 • M395 (M395B)
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