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'''Rifles''' are a class of shoulder-fired/mid-sized weapons. These weapons are much larger than the standard [[sidearm]]s, but smaller than [[support weapons|infantry support weapon systems]]. In the actual sense of the word, a "'''rifle'''" is a [[:Category:Weapons|weapon]] with a spiral grooved barrel that imparts a spin on a projectile to obtain better levels of accuracy than a smoothbore weapon, such as a musket or a [[shotgun]]. However, "rifle" is sometimes also used as a technically erroneous term for certain [[directed energy weapon]]s.
'''Rifles''' are a class of shoulder-fired/mid-sized weapons. These weapons are much larger than the standard [[sidearm]]s, but smaller than [[support weapons|infantry support weapon systems]]. In the actual sense of the word, a "'''rifle'''" is a [[:Category:Weapons|weapon]] with a spiral grooved barrel that imparts a spin on a projectile to obtain better levels of accuracy than a smoothbore weapon, such as a musket or a [[shotgun]]. However, "rifle" is sometimes also used as a technically erroneous term for certain [[directed energy weapon]]s.


== Overview ==
==Overview==
When regarding [[human]] weapons, there are a few forms of the word "rifle" used. An "[[assault rifle]]" is a select-fire weapon that fires an intermediate rifle round. A "[[battle rifle]]" fires a large full-size rifle round and is usually, but not always, semi-automatic and often has a long full-size barrel. A "[[sniper rifle]]" can fire various high-caliber ammunition variants, and are almost exclusively semi-automatic. Their goal is to achieve high levels of accuracy and lethality, and have longer ranges than assault or battle rifles.
When regarding [[human]] weapons, there are a few forms of the word "rifle" used. An "[[assault rifle]]" is a select-fire weapon that fires an intermediate rifle round. A "[[battle rifle]]" fires a large full-size rifle round and is usually, but not always, semi-automatic and often has a long full-size barrel. A "[[sniper rifle]]" can fire various high-caliber ammunition variants, and are almost exclusively semi-automatic. Their goal is to achieve high levels of accuracy and lethality, and have longer ranges than assault or battle rifles.


Regarding [[Covenant]] and [[Forerunner]] weapons, the term "rifle" is used not to describe the technical nature of the weapon itself, but in the role it plays on the battlefield. For example, the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] and {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}, while similar, are used for two different purposes. A rifle is larger than a pistol, often requiring both hands to use, but is smaller than a heavy weapon, such as the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]] or [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod cannon]]. This applies to both the plasma rifle and the [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|beam rifle]]. The [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]] is also considered a rifle and the [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|spiker]] can fit into this list as well.
Regarding [[Covenant]] and [[Forerunner]] weapons, the term "rifle" is used not to describe the technical nature of the weapon itself, but in the role it plays on the battlefield. For example, the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] and {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}, while similar, are used for two different purposes. A rifle is larger than a pistol, often requiring both hands to use, but is smaller than a heavy weapon, such as the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]] or [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod cannon]]. This applies to both the plasma rifle and the [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|beam rifle]]. The [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]] is also considered a rifle and the [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|spiker]] can fit into this list as well.


== UNSC ==
==UNSC==
===Assault rifles===
===Assault rifles===
{{Main|Assault rifle}}
Assault rifles are military service weapons that fire intermediate rifle cartridges; merging the [[machine gun|light machine gun]]'s firepower with the [[submachine gun]]'s compact design.
Assault rifles are military service weapons that fire intermediate rifle cartridges; merging the [[machine gun|light machine gun]]'s firepower with the [[submachine gun]]'s compact design.
====[[MA series]]====
*'''[[MA1 assault rifle|MA1 Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - The original MA rifle, precursor to all current MA variants.
*'''[[MA2B assault rifle|MA2B Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - Successor to the MA1. Functionally similar to the MA5B. Occasionally used by [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Forces]] operators.
*'''[[MA3A assault rifle|MA3A Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - The precursor to the MA5B assault rifle. Retired from service, remains popular on the black market and among [[insurrectionist]] groups.
*'''[[MA40 assault rifle|MA40 Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' Featured in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.


=====[[MA5 series]]=====
===Battle rifles===
*'''[[MA37 assault rifle|MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - In service with the [[UNSC Army]] up until the [[Fall of Reach]]. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
{{Main|Battle rifle}}
*'''[[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - An [[MA5 series|MA5]] variant with a 60-round magazine configuration. Featured in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*'''[[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - An improvement of the MA5BA with a 32-round magazine configuration. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*'''[[MA5D assault rifle|MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System]]''' - An [[MA5 series|MA5]] variant with either a 32-round magazine or a 36-round magazine configuration. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]].
*'''[[MA5K carbine|MA5K Carbine]]''' - Carbine variant, wielded by Special Forces units such as the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].
 
=== Battle rifles ===
Battle rifles are military service weapons that fire a full-power rifle cartridge; providing greater effective range and penetration than assault rifles.
Battle rifles are military service weapons that fire a full-power rifle cartridge; providing greater effective range and penetration than assault rifles.
==== BR55 series ====
*'''[[XBR55 battle rifle]]''' - ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''-prototype battle rifle.
*'''[[BR55 battle rifle]] '''- Shoulder-fired firearm firing in 3-round bursts. Featured in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
*'''[[BR55HB battle rifle|BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - A heavy-barreled variant of the BR55. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''.


==== Other battle rifles ====
===Carbines===
*'''[[BR75 battle rifle]]''' - Post-war successor to the BR55 series. Featured in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
*'''[[BR85 battle rifle]]''' - Post-war successor to the BR55 series. Featured in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
*'''[[BR85HB battle rifle|BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]''' - Post-war successor to the BR55 series. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
 
=== Carbines ===
Carbines are shortened light-weight versions of full rifles, usually firing the same ammunition at a lower velocity due to a shorter barrel length.
Carbines are shortened light-weight versions of full rifles, usually firing the same ammunition at a lower velocity due to a shorter barrel length.
*'''[[ARC-920 railgun|Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]]''' - Compact-channel linear accelerator carbine, fires high-explosive rounds at extreme velocities.
*'''[[ARC-920 railgun|Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]]''' - Compact-channel linear accelerator carbine, fires high-explosive rounds at extreme velocities.
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*'''[[MA5K carbine|MA5K Carbine]]''' - Uncommon carbine variant, wielded by Special Forces units such as the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].
*'''[[MA5K carbine|MA5K Carbine]]''' - Uncommon carbine variant, wielded by Special Forces units such as the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].


=== Marksman rifles ===
===Marksman rifles===
Marksman rifles are military service weapons, built for greater precision than an assault rifle or battle rifle. These rifles are used to extend the reach of a small unit.
Marksman rifles are military service weapons, built for greater precision than an assault rifle or battle rifle. These rifles are used to extend the reach of a small unit.
*'''[[M392 DMR|M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]''' - Accurate select-fire (semi-automatic in-game), medium-range rifle. Better known as the '''DMR'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[M392 DMR|M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]''' - Accurate select-fire (semi-automatic in-game), medium-range rifle. Better known as the '''DMR'''. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[M395 DMR|M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]]''' - Post-war successor to the M392 DMR. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[M395 DMR|M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]]''' - Post-war successor to the M392 DMR. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.


=== Nonlinear rifles ===
===Nonlinear rifles===
*'''[[M6 Spartan Laser|M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]]''' - Shoulder-fired, anti-vehicular, directed energy weapon. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo Reach]]''. Better known as the '''Spartan laser'''.
*'''[[M6 Spartan Laser|M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]]''' - Shoulder-fired, anti-vehicular, directed energy weapon. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo Reach]]''. Better known as the '''Spartan laser'''.


=== Recoilless rifles ===
===Recoilless rifles===
*'''[[ARC-920 railgun|Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]]''' - Compact-channel linear accelerator carbine, fires high-explosive rounds at extreme velocities. Better known as the '''railgun'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[ARC-920 railgun|Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]]''' - Compact-channel linear accelerator carbine, fires high-explosive rounds at extreme velocities. Better known as the '''railgun'''. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*'''[[M149 Magellan|M149 Recoilless Rifle]]''' - [[United Nations Space Command]] weapon used during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Better known as the '''Magellan'''.
*'''[[M149 Magellan|M149 Recoilless Rifle]]''' - [[United Nations Space Command]] weapon used during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Better known as the '''Magellan'''.
*'''[[M99 Stanchion|M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]]''' - Man-portable miniaturized [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. Better known as the '''Stanchion'''. Used by [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] in [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]].
*'''[[M99 Stanchion|M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]]''' - Man-portable miniaturized [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. Better known as the '''Stanchion'''. Used by [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] in [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]].


=== Sniper rifles ===
===Sniper rifles===
{{Main|Sniper rifle}}
Sniper rifles are military service weapons that fire anti-matériel/anti-vehicular rifle cartridges; used for precise acquisition and elimination of individual targets at extended ranges.
Sniper rifles are military service weapons that fire anti-matériel/anti-vehicular rifle cartridges; used for precise acquisition and elimination of individual targets at extended ranges.
====SRS99 series====
*'''[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel]]''' - Long-range, shoulder-fired sniper rifle, fire various [[14.5×114mm]] ammunition variants. Featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*'''[[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle System 99C-Series 2 Anti-Matériel B]]''' - Variant of the original SRS-99. Featured in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*'''[[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle System 99D-Series 2 Anti-Matériel]]''' - Variant of the SRS99C-S2 AM. Featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*'''[[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel]]''' - Post-war successor to S2 variants. Featured in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
====Other sniper rifles====
*'''[[M99 Stanchion|M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]]''' - Man-portable miniaturized [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. Better known as the '''Stanchion'''. Used by [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] in [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]].


== Covenant ==
== Covenant ==

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Rifles are a class of shoulder-fired/mid-sized weapons. These weapons are much larger than the standard sidearms, but smaller than infantry support weapon systems. In the actual sense of the word, a "rifle" is a weapon with a spiral grooved barrel that imparts a spin on a projectile to obtain better levels of accuracy than a smoothbore weapon, such as a musket or a shotgun. However, "rifle" is sometimes also used as a technically erroneous term for certain directed energy weapons.

Overview

When regarding human weapons, there are a few forms of the word "rifle" used. An "assault rifle" is a select-fire weapon that fires an intermediate rifle round. A "battle rifle" fires a large full-size rifle round and is usually, but not always, semi-automatic and often has a long full-size barrel. A "sniper rifle" can fire various high-caliber ammunition variants, and are almost exclusively semi-automatic. Their goal is to achieve high levels of accuracy and lethality, and have longer ranges than assault or battle rifles.

Regarding Covenant and Forerunner weapons, the term "rifle" is used not to describe the technical nature of the weapon itself, but in the role it plays on the battlefield. For example, the plasma pistol and Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle, while similar, are used for two different purposes. A rifle is larger than a pistol, often requiring both hands to use, but is smaller than a heavy weapon, such as the Brute Shot or fuel rod cannon. This applies to both the plasma rifle and the beam rifle. The Covenant carbine is also considered a rifle and the spiker can fit into this list as well.

UNSC

Assault rifles

Main article: Assault rifle

Assault rifles are military service weapons that fire intermediate rifle cartridges; merging the light machine gun's firepower with the submachine gun's compact design.

Battle rifles

Main article: Battle rifle

Battle rifles are military service weapons that fire a full-power rifle cartridge; providing greater effective range and penetration than assault rifles.

Carbines

Carbines are shortened light-weight versions of full rifles, usually firing the same ammunition at a lower velocity due to a shorter barrel length.

Marksman rifles

Marksman rifles are military service weapons, built for greater precision than an assault rifle or battle rifle. These rifles are used to extend the reach of a small unit.

Nonlinear rifles

Recoilless rifles

Sniper rifles

Main article: Sniper rifle

Sniper rifles are military service weapons that fire anti-matériel/anti-vehicular rifle cartridges; used for precise acquisition and elimination of individual targets at extended ranges.

Covenant

Ballistic/Projectile rifles

  • Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher - Handheld sidearm, fires homing crystalline ammunition. Better known as the needler. Featured in Halo 1, 2, 3, 4, ODST, and Reach.
  • Type-31 Rifle - Medium-range cousin of the needler. Analogous to the DMR. Better known as the needle rifle. Featured in Halo: Reach.
  • Type-25 Carbine - Handheld spike rifle. Analogous to the SMG. Better known as the Brute spiker. Featured in Halo 2, 3, ODST & Reach.
  • Vostu-pattern carbine - Scaled-down, anti-infantry version of the fuel rod cannon. Analogous to the battle rifle. Better known as the Covenant carbine. Featured in Halo 2, 3, 4, and ODST.

Particle beam rifles

Plasma rifles

Forerunner

Hard light rifles

Ionized particle rifles

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