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{{Weapon infobox
|image= [[File:BR55HB SR Battle Rifle.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|350px]]
|name=BR55HB SR Battle Rifle
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 21''</ref>
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhr54txafQ8&feature=PlayList&p=8F746E2B51519D31&index=2 '''Youtube''': ''Bungie PAX Panel 2009'']</ref>
|series=BR55
|model=BR55HB SR
|type=Bullpup [[battle rifle]]
|type=Bullpup burst-fire [[battle rifle]]
|cost=
|cost=
|size='''Shoulder-fired'''
|variant=
*Length
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
**89.9 centimeters (35.4 inches)
|affiliation=[[UNSC]]
*Height without scope
|weight=
**21.2 centimeters (8.3 inches)
|length={{Convert|115.8|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Weight
|ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing]]
**3.7 kilograms (8.37 pounds)
|capacity=
|damage per hit=*Medium against shielded enemies
|feed=36-round magazine
*Medium-High against flesh
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke piston]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating bolt]], [[wikipedia:Blowback (firearms)|locked breech]]
*Overall damage: medium to high
|rate=
|magazine= 36 rounds
|velocity=
|maxammo= 144 rounds (4 magazines)
|optics=
|fire=Select-fire <small>(semi automatic, three-round burst, fully automatic)</small>
|range=900 meters<ref name="BR55DMR">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 206''</ref>{{Ref/Note|Assuming the BR55HB has the same range as the XBR55.}}
|ammotype= 9.5x40mm KURZ/.374 caliber rounds
|operation= Short-stroke gas-operated rotating bolt  
|rate of fire= Average, 2.4 bursts per second, 900 rounds per minute
|accuracy= High
|range= Medium to long (950 meters)<ref name="CH">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page ??''</ref>
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|counterpart=
*[[United Nations Space Command]]
**[[BR55 Battle Rifle]]
**[[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]
*[[Covenant Empire]]
**[[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]]
**[[Type-31 Rifle|Needle Rifle]]
|counterwep=*Close Range: [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 shotgun]], [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]]
*Long Range: [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS99D sniper sifle]], [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System|Beam rifle]], [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]], [[Type-31 Rifle|Needle rifle]], [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
}}
The '''BR55HB SR Battle Rifle''' is a UNSC infantry firearm. It is a heavy-barrelled version of the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 304''</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/dmr/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03|'''Halo Waypoint''', ''DMR'']</ref><ref group="Note">In firearms parlance, "HB" stands for "Heavy Barrel", which indicates that the weapon utilizes a heavier-than-normal barrel to slow the increase in the barrel's temperature as the weapon is fired. "SR" likely stands for "[[Wikipedia:Service rifle|Service Rifle]]".</ref>
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>


==Design details==
==Overview==
[[File:BRBP.jpg|thumb|left|200px|BR55HB SR blueprint.]]
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}}
The BR55HB SR is a select-fire rifle that has been in service since [[2548]], replacing the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]], which was already being phased out in favor of the standard BR55, in all branches except the [[UNSC Army|Army]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The UNSC employs the battle rifle as a medium-range marksman rifle; it fires 9.5x40mm ammunition 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. This titanium alloy weapon is gas-operated with a rotating bolt and therefore must be charged before the first round can be fired. The charging handle used to chamber the round is located on the left side of the weapon and does not move during operation, but is pushed back during reloading. The rifle has a housed magazine in the stock. The ejection port is located on the right side of the weapon. The BR55HB SR, has noticeable changes from the BR55. It has a longer barrel for increased range and accuracy. It is also fitted with [[Wikipedia:Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight|Trijicon ACOG]]-style optics on a modified handle and now also has a trigger guard. The safety is also located above the handle of the weapon.


It is never stated exactly what the maximum effective range of the BR55HB SR is. The [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C assault rifle]], which is as most suited for short to medium range, as opposed to the Battle Rifle's mid to long, has a maximum effective range of 300 meters and the [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]], which is similar in use with the Battle Rifle, has a maximum range of 600 meters. It is stated that the Battle rifle could reach up to 900 meters with deadly accuracy; however, that may have been due to the design of the prototype Battle Rifle, deployed in 2524, the field issued Battle Rifle may not have that type of range.<ref name="CH"/>
== Design details ==
 
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>
===Ammunition===
The BR55HB SR uses a [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|9.5x40mm M634 X-HP-SAP]]. Even when fired in three-round bursts, the round produces little recoil resulting in nearly no muzzle lift. The rifle's ammo is more effective against both shielded and unshielded Covenant infantry than the 7.62x51mm NATO used in the MA5C Assault Rifle, as the increased accuracy leads to an increased amount of headshot the marksman can place on a target, and the increased kinetic energy of the round leads to faster shield depletion and increased damage to unshielded enemies.


==Gameplay==
===Advantages===
===Advantages===
The BR55HB SR has reasonably high power, a decent rate of fire, and high accuracy with its 2x magnification scope. Its range is its primary advantage, allowing the rifleman 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 the high powered sniper rifle system that the UNSC provides for its marksmen.
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===
===Disadvantages===
Attempting to engage a target at longer ranges requires more rounds and less movement as the rounds become inaccurate over longer ranges, while in close quarters combat it is fairly surpassed by the Covenant Carbine in terms of killing the opponent quickly with a headshot. 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.
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 most obvious inspiration for the shape and design of this rifle is the French-made FAMAS assault rifle. They are externally nearly identical in design, featuring a [[bullpup]] configuration (the magazine and receiver behind the trigger) and a skeletonized carry handle. However, the FAMAS is an assault rifle, firing a 5.56 x 45mm intermediate round, and the BR55HB SR is a battle rifle, firing a 9.5 x 40mm round.
*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.


Another key inspiration for the BR series was the German-manufactured G36 line, particularly in the area around the carry handle and rail system. In its handguard, it also bears influence from another German design, the XM8 which was derived from the G36 and was slated to become the new standard service rifle for the United States military prior to its cancellation.
==Trivia==
 
*[[WETA Workshop]] made a replica of the BR55HB SR, along with several other weapons, for use in the ''Halo: Landfall'' live-action shorts.
==Changes from the BR55 in Halo 2==
*Modified optical rail
*New [[wikipedia:Advanced_Combat_Optical_Gunsight|Trijicon ACOG]]-style scope
*New trigger guard
*Longer barrel
*New reloading animation
*Less aim-assist/magnetism, harder to aim
*Slightly different firing sound
*Slightly lower rate of fire
*Decreased accuracy/greater spread
*Slower rounds - no [[Wikipedia:Hitscan|instant hit]], so leading shots are needed from longer range.
 
== Tactics ==
An important thing to note is that the BR55HB SR can be used to great effect at medium to long range. The trick with making the Battle Rifle effective at long range is minimizing the operator's side-to-side movement. Strafing while firing greatly decreases the efficiency of the rifle. Additionally, while firing at a moving target it is important to aim in front of the target, especially when the target is moving perpendicular to the aim of the rifleman.
 
=== Campaign ===
*The BR55HB SR Battle Rifle is an effective weapon against all types of enemies, from [[Unggoy|Grunts]] to [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] and even [[The Flood|Flood]]. When engaging Brutes, always remember to aim center of mass until the power armor is disabled, then aim for the head. When engaging Flood, aim for the center of the combat form as taking out the infection form in the chest cavity will kill it instantly.
*For targets on foot, it is optimal to aim 0.75-1.00 head-widths in front of the target to guarantee the maximum possible number of rounds impact the target. For targets in vehicles, it is ideal to aim 1.75-2.5 head-widths in front of the target. Attempting use of a BR55HB SR Battle Rifle against vehicles at great range is not advised. Odds are the vehicle you are trying to take down is not an immediate threat that the rifleman needs to eliminate and he should shift his focus to a more readily available target, for instance, infantry like Grunts. Battle Rifles are good for headshots on Grunts on any difficulty.
*When facing off with Brutes, especially with power armor, this weapon is most recommended. Even if you don't target the head, the weapon can easily do as much damage and break power armor in only a few bursts.
 
=== Multiplayer ===
*In multiplayer, it takes three bursts followed by a headshot to kill a fully shielded SPARTAN-II or Elite (the bullets do equal damage on any part of a shielded body).
*Another use of the BR is to [[melee]] (beat down), then get a headshot for an instant kill. This is much more effective than shooting then meleeing, seeing as this would take at least three bursts before the melee would kill the opponent. This is much less effective than in ''Halo 2'', when there was a button glitch which made it much easier. The method is not recommended unless they are unaware of you, because you may get hit back if they fired first and die.
*In multiplayer (preferably [[Team SWAT]]), you can "twitch fire" the rifle so that you can execute an easy headshot. The way it can be executed is as follows: just when you fire at mid-lower chest area of your target, "twitch" the reticule upwards and the three bullets will separate, thus decreasing its accuracy but creating a greater headshot hit box.
 
=== Advanced tactics ===
*A well-known tactic known as the "[[Noob Combo]]" is to use an overloaded [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] shot to remove the shields of an opponent, then immediately follow up with a head shot to kill the opponent.
*Another useful Battle Rifle tactic is to use a Sniper Rifle shot to reduce the shields of a target, then switch to the Battle Rifle for an easier headshot. This is more useful at long ranges, where the opponent has a CQB or a slow explosive weapon. This tactic is better for inexperienced snipers to use, as it uses less ammunition than two sniper body shots.
*Arguably, the best equipment combination with the Battle Rifle is the [[Power drain|Power Drain]]. By throwing down the Power Drain, the shields of your enemies are instantly brought down, thus allowing for an easy one-shot kill with minimal ammunition usage. This is more suited for ambushes, as it takes a few seconds to deploy the power drain. The power drain is especially useful on levels that involve lifts, for example, [[Construct]]. As mentioned previously, a [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Frag Grenade]] can be used in its place, such as [[Guardian (level)|Guardian]].
 
== Trivia ==
*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.
*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]]'' symbol 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.
*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.
*[[WETA Workshop]] made a replica of the BR55HB SR, along with several other weapons, for use in the ''Halo: Landfall'' live-action shorts.
*There are seven triangles on each side of the Battle Rifle's stock. A reference to [[Bungie]]'s favorite number.
*Though the battle rifle is not usable in ''Halo 3: ODST'', it makes a small cameo in the level, ''[[NMPD HQ (level)|NMPD HQ]]''.
*The rifle seems to resemble the Khaybar KH-2002, HS Produkt VHS-2 and French FAMAS bullpup assault rifles.
*In ''Halo: Last One Standing'' and in the [[Halo Wars Announcement Trailer|''Halo Wars'' announcement trailer]], Marine can be seen firing their BR55HB SRs on a fully automatic setting, though this is not featured in-game.
*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==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape" captionalign="left">
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
File:BRh3.gif|A SPARTAN firing a BR55HB SR.
<gallery>
File:realbattlerifle.JPG|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] firing full-automatic with the battle rifle during the [[Battle of Sector Six]].
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:Battle Rifle Scope.png|The BR55HB SR's 2x Trijicon ACOG-style scope.
File:Update cougarhuting.jpg|[[Frank O'Connor]] (center) wielding a BR55HB SR prop from ''Halo: Landfall''.
File:BR55HB SR - Right Profile.png|Right profile of the BR55HB SR.
File:H3-BR55HBSR-Replica.jpg|Detail of the BR55HB SR created by [[WETA Workshop]].
File:Battle Rifle Render.gif|A render of the battle rifle.
File:Landfall BR55HB Prop Photo 1.jpg|A photo of one of WETA's ''Landfall'' battle rifle props.
File:BR55HB-BattleRifle-Transparent.png|An in-game render of the BR55HB SR Battle Rifle of Halo 3.
File:Landfall BR55HB Prop Photo 2.jpg|A photo of one of WETA's ''Landfall'' battle rifle props.
File:BR55HB_SR2.jpg|[[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[John-117]] wielding a BR55HB SR during the [[Battle of Voi]].
File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|An in-game left profile view of the BR55HB SR in ''Halo 3''.
File:Battle Rifle Outline.svg|Outline of the BR55HB SR.
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>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' <small>(Cameo appearance)</small>
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[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]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''


==Note==
==Notes==
<references group="Note"/>
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{UNSC rifles}}
[[Category:Rifles]]
[[Category:Rifles]]

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
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