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{{Weapon | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|name=Z-750 binary rifle | |||
|image=[[File:H4-BinarySniperRifle.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H4-BinarySniperRifle.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer= | ||
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|type=Special application [[sniper rifle]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/binary-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Binary Rifle'']</ref> | |||
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|length={{Convert|190.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | |||
|width={{Convert|12.6|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | |width={{Convert|12.6|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|height={{Convert|39.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | |height={{Convert|39.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|weight={{Convert|16.1|kg|lb | |weight={{Convert|16.1|kg|lb}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|ammotype=Ionized particles<ref name="intel">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-ca/intel/inteldetail/f3e81bc5-ce1c-4b78-932b-5e26a6fafd7e/binary-rifle- '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 4 Intel: Binary Rifle'']</ref> | |ammotype=Ionized particles<ref name="universe"/><ref name="intel">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-ca/intel/inteldetail/f3e81bc5-ce1c-4b78-932b-5e26a6fafd7e/binary-rifle- '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 4 Intel: Binary Rifle''] (defunct)</ref> | ||
|feed=Two rounds | |feed=Two rounds | ||
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|range=Long | |range=Long | ||
|service=*[[Forerunner-Flood war]] | |||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
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The '''Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle'''<ref | The '''Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle''',<ref name="universe"/> commonly known as the '''binary rifle''', is a [[Forerunner]] [[Directed-energy weapon|energy channel weapon]].<ref name="Binary GP">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZCyrDbW1QE '''YouTube''': ''Binary Rifle first look - Halo 4'']</ref> It is often carried by [[Promethean]] [[Knight Lancer]]s and [[Crawler Snipe]]s. | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
Considered to be a brutal masterpiece of [[Forerunner]] weaponcraft,<ref name="universe"/> the binary rifle is a weapon used by [[Promethean Knight]] units and certain types of [[Crawler]] units encountered on [[Requiem]]. Originally designed to combat the [[Flood]] at extremely long ranges, the Z-750 binary rifle is equipped with twin, core-mounted particle accelerators which fire ionized particle beams containing jacketed antimatter particles. The incredible power and accuracy of this weapon make it highly lethal, allowing it to neutralize most targets with a single shot, disintegrating the body of the target.<ref name="intel"/> | |||
The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and has two zoom levels, 5x and 10x. The rifle emits a highly visible orange beam from its barrel when aiming, allowing opponents to trace the user's location.<ref name="Binary GP"/> | The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and has two zoom levels, 5x and 10x. The rifle emits a highly visible orange beam from its barrel when aiming, allowing opponents to trace the user's location.<ref name="Binary GP"/> | ||
==Variants== | |||
*'''Retina of the Mind's Eye''': ''Retina of the Mind's Eye'' is an improved model with a larger magazine capacity and contains an [[ancilla]] at its core.<ref name="h5g">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | |||
*'''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian''': ''Twin Jewels of Maethrillian'', named in reference to the [[ecumene]] [[Capital]], incorporates dual beam emitters that enhance the weapon's anti-armor utility.<ref name="h5g"/> | |||
==Operational history== | |||
At the height of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle was used by the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]'s [[Warrior-Servant]]s and military constructs alike against the parasitic [[Flood]]. The binary rifle was used to eliminate emerging [[keymind]]s and particularly dangerous Flood warforms.<ref name="universe"/> The binary rifle became critically necessary when dealing with large [[Flood pure form]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 100''</ref> | |||
Following [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the [[Halo Array]] and the loss of the Forerunner's control through the [[Domain]], many binary rifles had their security measures triggered, reducing them to formless fragments. Those located on the [[Promethean]] [[shield world]] of [[Requiem]] had their own master keys and remained intact, wielded by [[Promethean Knight]]s that guarded the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] at the behest of the [[Librarian]]. However, in [[2557]], with the Didact's release, the Prometheans under his command once again utilized the binary rifles to eradicate [[human]]s of the [[Unified Earth Government]]. However, with the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|apparent defeat]] shortly after, the Prometheans and their weapons entered the service of the Didact's ally, [[Jul 'Mdama]] and his [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]]. However, once [[Cortana]] took control of the Prometheans, the binary rifles became weapons of the [[Created]].<ref name="universe"/> | |||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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The line of fire created by the scope's orange laser sight can be seen by every player, thus giving away the location of the user, although this can be negated by only aiming with the weapon when intending to shoot or by blocking the laser sight with nearby objects and surfaces in peripheral vision when scanning an area beyond with zoom. Additionally, the Binary Rifle has a slow rate of fire (roughly one full second between shots) and a long reload time (roughly four seconds without Dexterity), leaving the user vulnerable. It holds a low ammunition capacity of 2 rounds per magazine with a total of four magazines (five with the [[Support upgrades|Ammo upgrade]]). When fired in scope, the Binary Rifle's aiming reticle recoils in a random direction, making it difficult for snipers to reacquire their target if they miss. When unscoped, the Binary Rifle's reticle is grossly enlarged, much like sniper rifles in other modern first-person shooter games and unlike other sniping weapons in ''Halo''. This makes no-scoping incredibly unreliable unless fired at extremely close range. Quick-scoping is an option to combat this effect, though the user will need to unzoom from the second zoom level, which can cost precious time in close quarters combat. | The line of fire created by the scope's orange laser sight can be seen by every player, thus giving away the location of the user, although this can be negated by only aiming with the weapon when intending to shoot or by blocking the laser sight with nearby objects and surfaces in peripheral vision when scanning an area beyond with zoom. Additionally, the Binary Rifle has a slow rate of fire (roughly one full second between shots) and a long reload time (roughly four seconds without Dexterity), leaving the user vulnerable. It holds a low ammunition capacity of 2 rounds per magazine with a total of four magazines (five with the [[Support upgrades|Ammo upgrade]]). When fired in scope, the Binary Rifle's aiming reticle recoils in a random direction, making it difficult for snipers to reacquire their target if they miss. When unscoped, the Binary Rifle's reticle is grossly enlarged, much like sniper rifles in other modern first-person shooter games and unlike other sniping weapons in ''Halo''. This makes no-scoping incredibly unreliable unless fired at extremely close range. Quick-scoping is an option to combat this effect, though the user will need to unzoom from the second zoom level, which can cost precious time in close quarters combat. | ||
===Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
*A Binary Rifle shot now fires a particle beam similar to the [[Type-52 focus rifle]] instead of single shots. While it retains the same level of raw power provided all hits land, it is no longer capable of killing the instant it is fired. | *A Binary Rifle shot now fires a particle beam similar to the [[Type-52 focus rifle]] instead of single shots. While it retains the same level of raw power provided all hits land, it is no longer capable of killing the instant it is fired. | ||
*When aimed at by the rifle, the target player's visor has bright glare to alert them. | *When aimed at by the rifle, the target player's visor has bright glare to alert them. | ||
*The rifle emits a bright targeting laser when scoped in. | *The rifle emits a bright targeting laser when scoped in. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle}} | |||
*An early concept for the Binary Rifle was later repurposed for the creation of the [[Z-250 Directed Energy Engagement Weapon|Lightrifle]].<ref name="twoconcept">[[:File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle.]]</ref> | *An early concept for the Binary Rifle was later repurposed for the creation of the [[Z-250 Directed Energy Engagement Weapon|Lightrifle]].<ref name="twoconcept">[[:File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle.]]</ref> | ||
*The Binary Rifle was originally named "Attach Beam" during its early development stage. Said weapon is still in the game's files; it looks like an untextured Lightrifle which fires sniper rounds and has the reloading animation of the [[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It makes almost no sound when fired. The "Attach Beam" was merely a placeholder until the Binary Rifle was eventually finalized.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jo9TgzyipI '''Youtube.com''' ''Halo 4 - Unused Weapons Compilations'']</ref> | *The Binary Rifle was originally named "Attach Beam" during its early development stage. Said weapon is still in the game's files; it looks like an untextured Lightrifle which fires sniper rounds and has the reloading animation of the [[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It makes almost no sound when fired. The "Attach Beam" was merely a placeholder until the Binary Rifle was eventually finalized.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jo9TgzyipI '''Youtube.com''' ''Halo 4 - Unused Weapons Compilations'']</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle for ''[[Halo 4]]''. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle. | File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle for ''[[Halo 4]]''. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle. | ||
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File:REQ Card - Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.png|Binary Rifle - Twin Jewels of Maethrillian | File:REQ Card - Twin Jewels of Maethrillian.png|Binary Rifle - Twin Jewels of Maethrillian | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
Revision as of 21:34, February 19, 2016
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| Production overview | |
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Type: |
Special application sniper rifle[1] |
| Specifications | |
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Length: |
190.5 centimeters (75.0 in)[1] |
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Width: |
12.6 centimeters (5.0 in)[1] |
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Height: |
39.5 centimeters (15.6 in)[1] |
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Weight: |
16.1 kilograms (35 lb)[1] |
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Ammunition type: |
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Feed system: |
Two rounds |
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Effective range: |
Long |
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The Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle,[1] commonly known as the binary rifle, is a Forerunner energy channel weapon.[3] It is often carried by Promethean Knight Lancers and Crawler Snipes.
Specifications
Considered to be a brutal masterpiece of Forerunner weaponcraft,[1] the binary rifle is a weapon used by Promethean Knight units and certain types of Crawler units encountered on Requiem. Originally designed to combat the Flood at extremely long ranges, the Z-750 binary rifle is equipped with twin, core-mounted particle accelerators which fire ionized particle beams containing jacketed antimatter particles. The incredible power and accuracy of this weapon make it highly lethal, allowing it to neutralize most targets with a single shot, disintegrating the body of the target.[2]
The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and has two zoom levels, 5x and 10x. The rifle emits a highly visible orange beam from its barrel when aiming, allowing opponents to trace the user's location.[3]
Variants
- Retina of the Mind's Eye: Retina of the Mind's Eye is an improved model with a larger magazine capacity and contains an ancilla at its core.[4]
- Twin Jewels of Maethrillian: Twin Jewels of Maethrillian, named in reference to the ecumene Capital, incorporates dual beam emitters that enhance the weapon's anti-armor utility.[4]
Operational history
At the height of the Forerunner-Flood war, the Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle was used by the Forerunner ecumene's Warrior-Servants and military constructs alike against the parasitic Flood. The binary rifle was used to eliminate emerging keyminds and particularly dangerous Flood warforms.[1] The binary rifle became critically necessary when dealing with large Flood pure forms.[5]
Following the firing of the Halo Array and the loss of the Forerunner's control through the Domain, many binary rifles had their security measures triggered, reducing them to formless fragments. Those located on the Promethean shield world of Requiem had their own master keys and remained intact, wielded by Promethean Knights that guarded the Ur-Didact's Cryptum at the behest of the Librarian. However, in 2557, with the Didact's release, the Prometheans under his command once again utilized the binary rifles to eradicate humans of the Unified Earth Government. However, with the Didact's apparent defeat shortly after, the Prometheans and their weapons entered the service of the Didact's ally, Jul 'Mdama and his Covenant. However, once Cortana took control of the Prometheans, the binary rifles became weapons of the Created.[1]
Gameplay
Advantages
The Binary Rifle is a weapon of extreme rewards and extreme penalties. Boasting more power than other sniper weapons, it is an excellent anti-personnel weapon, capable of instantly killing a fully-shielded SPARTAN-IV in a single shot placed anywhere on the body, and can take down most Covenant or Promethean infantry in a single body shot as well. On harder difficulties and against higher ranked Sangheili or Promethean Knights, it takes a few shots. The Binary Rifle is also capable of destroying most light armored vehicles with one or two direct shots, and even heavy vehicles with only a few more. In addition to this, the weapon has a much higher zoom level than its sniper weapon counterparts, allowing its operator to engage targets from extreme ranges.
Disadvantages
The line of fire created by the scope's orange laser sight can be seen by every player, thus giving away the location of the user, although this can be negated by only aiming with the weapon when intending to shoot or by blocking the laser sight with nearby objects and surfaces in peripheral vision when scanning an area beyond with zoom. Additionally, the Binary Rifle has a slow rate of fire (roughly one full second between shots) and a long reload time (roughly four seconds without Dexterity), leaving the user vulnerable. It holds a low ammunition capacity of 2 rounds per magazine with a total of four magazines (five with the Ammo upgrade). When fired in scope, the Binary Rifle's aiming reticle recoils in a random direction, making it difficult for snipers to reacquire their target if they miss. When unscoped, the Binary Rifle's reticle is grossly enlarged, much like sniper rifles in other modern first-person shooter games and unlike other sniping weapons in Halo. This makes no-scoping incredibly unreliable unless fired at extremely close range. Quick-scoping is an option to combat this effect, though the user will need to unzoom from the second zoom level, which can cost precious time in close quarters combat.
Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians
- A Binary Rifle shot now fires a particle beam similar to the Type-52 focus rifle instead of single shots. While it retains the same level of raw power provided all hits land, it is no longer capable of killing the instant it is fired.
- When aimed at by the rifle, the target player's visor has bright glare to alert them.
- The rifle emits a bright targeting laser when scoped in.
Production notes
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Browse more images in this article's gallery page. |
- An early concept for the Binary Rifle was later repurposed for the creation of the Lightrifle.[6]
- The Binary Rifle was originally named "Attach Beam" during its early development stage. Said weapon is still in the game's files; it looks like an untextured Lightrifle which fires sniper rounds and has the reloading animation of the Sniper Rifle from Halo: Reach. It makes almost no sound when fired. The "Attach Beam" was merely a placeholder until the Binary Rifle was eventually finalized.[7]
Gallery
Concept art of the Binary Rifle for Halo 4. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle.
Profile picture of the Binary Rifle.
HUD Icon of the Binary Rifle.
The ejected power cell of the Z-750 SASR.
The Binary Rifle's disintegrative effects on an infantry.
First-person view of the Binary Rifle through John's HUD.
First-person view of the Binary Rifle.
First person view through the rifle's scope.
A SPARTAN-IV utilizing the gun's scope's zoom functionality.
A render of the binary rifle scope
The Librarian with a binary rifle in the Halo 4 terminals.
Linda-058 using a binary rifle against the Ur-Didact in Halo: Escalation.
Promethean Knights armed with binary rifles in Halo: Spartan Strike.
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A Spartan-IV with a Binary Rifle on Coliseum.
First-person view of the Twin Jewels of Maethrillian in Halo 5: Guardians.
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Smart scope with the Twin Jewels of Maethrillian in Halo 5: Guardians.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards
Binary Rifle - Basic Weapon
Binary Rifle - Retina of the Mind's Eye
Binary Rifle - Twin Jewels of Maethrillian
Videos
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List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Silentium
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo 5: Guardians
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Waypoint: Binary Rifle
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint - Halo 4 Intel: Binary Rifle (defunct)
- ^ a b YouTube: Binary Rifle first look - Halo 4
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 100
- ^ Concept art of the Binary Rifle. The concept weapon at the bottom later becomes the Lightrifle.
- ^ Youtube.com Halo 4 - Unused Weapons Compilations
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