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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Earlier iterations of the weapon were often more specialized and employed by Storm-class units within the [[Covenant]]. Eventually, the design was improved by [[Lodam Armory]] by [[2553]]<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', page ''???''</ref> and saw use during [[Sangheili]] civil conflicts following the [[Human-Covenant War]]'s conclusion.<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref> The T55 DER/A is considered to be a successor to and direct evolution of the widely used [[Type-25 plasma rifle]];<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Storm rifle armory description''</ref> however, it is more similar to the [[Type-51 plasma repeater]], itself an upgrade of the T25, in both form and function. The weapon features such modifications as a rotating modular coil set, a high-mounted cooling shroud, and an extended barrel, which improve upon the features of the standard plasma rifle it replaced the role of.<ref name="O+A"/> | |||
Both the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|reformed Covenant]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] use the Type-55 as their standard-issue weapon. The [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s deployed aboard the UNSC Infinity also use the Storm Rifle as part of their on-mission loadouts, despite it being of non-UNSC origin.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Infinity (mode)|Infinity]]''</ref><!--The briefing packet included with the Halo 4 Limited Edition confirms that certain gameplay mechanics from Infinity, such as loadouts and Spartan Rating, are also used in-universe.--> | |||
==Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''== | ==Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''== | ||
Revision as of 02:58, November 4, 2015
Template:Weapon Infobox The Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced (T55 DER/A), commonly known as the Storm Rifle, is a Sangheili directed energy weapon.[1]
Overview
Earlier iterations of the weapon were often more specialized and employed by Storm-class units within the Covenant. Eventually, the design was improved by Lodam Armory by 2553[2] and saw use during Sangheili civil conflicts following the Human-Covenant War's conclusion.[3] The T55 DER/A is considered to be a successor to and direct evolution of the widely used Type-25 plasma rifle;[4] however, it is more similar to the Type-51 plasma repeater, itself an upgrade of the T25, in both form and function. The weapon features such modifications as a rotating modular coil set, a high-mounted cooling shroud, and an extended barrel, which improve upon the features of the standard plasma rifle it replaced the role of.[1]
Both the reformed Covenant and the Swords of Sanghelios use the Type-55 as their standard-issue weapon. The Spartan-IVs deployed aboard the UNSC Infinity also use the Storm Rifle as part of their on-mission loadouts, despite it being of non-UNSC origin.[5]
Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians
- Fire rate increased. Time to overheat raised accordingly.
- Increased damage.
- Smart-scope functionality, allowing more accurate fire.
Trivia
- "Storm Rifle" is a literal translation of the German "Sturmgewehr", which is generally rendered as "assault rifle" in English, and is in fact the origin of that title. The StG-44 (roughly: Model 1944 assault rifle) was the first assault rifle to see widespread deployment during the latter part of World War II.
- The Sangheili Ranger action figure included a code that will unlock the "Chill" skin for the storm rifle.
- Strangely, the Storm Rifle does not count toward automatic loadout weapon commendations in War Games, despite its predecessors all being considered automatic and its firing system being so.
- The weapon's reticule is similar in both appearance and bloom behavior to the Type-51 plasma repeater from Halo: Reach. The weapons' firing styles are also similar, though the Storm Rifle lacks the "fire through overheat" feature that the Plasma Repeater has.
- It is possible to use equipment while the Storm Rifle is venting, which has lead to a tactic combining it with the Thruster Pack, whereupon the user fires till it overheats, jets to the side or in reverse to avoid incoming fire, then re-engages their target with the now-cooled weapon.
Gallery
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In-game right side view of a Type-55 Storm Rifle in Halo 4.
Alternate left side view of a Type-55 Storm Rifle.
John-117 using a storm rifle aboard the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.
A Spartan-IV using a storm rifle against a Sangheili Zealot during the Requiem Campaign.
The storm rifle as seen in a Spartan-IV's HUD on Haven.
Detail of the storm rifle's coil set.
Reference model sheet for the storm rifle.
A Sangheili Storm with a storm rifle during the Battle of Ealen IV in Halo: Escalation.
First-person view of the Storm rifle on Escape from ARC in Halo 5: Guardians.
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Smart scope with the Storm rifle in Halo 5: Guardians.
Halo 4 skins
CHL(Chill) Skin
CMP(Compression) Skin
Halo 5: Guardians REQ Cards
Storm Rifle - Basic Weapon
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List of appearances
- Halo: The Thursday War (First appearance)
- Halo 4
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo 5: Guardians
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Official Site: ORDNANCE + ARMOR
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page ???
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Locke & Load
- ^ Halo 4, Storm rifle armory description
- ^ Halo 4, Infinity
