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{{Center|''This article is about the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]. For the model introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], see [[Type-33 needler]].''}} | {{Center|''This article is about the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]. For the model introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], see [[Type-33 needler]].''}} | ||
{{Weapon Infobox | {{Weapon Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-Needler.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:H5G-Render-Needler.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer = | ||
|series=Type-56 | |series = Type-56 | ||
|type= Guided munitions launcher | |type = Guided munitions launcher | ||
|cost= | |cost = | ||
|variant= | |variant = | ||
|service= [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|affiliation=[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | |affiliation = [[Swords of Sanghelios]] | ||
<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] | <br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] | ||
|weight= | |weight = | ||
|length= | |length = | ||
|width= | |width = | ||
|height= | |height = | ||
|ammotype=[[Blamite|crystalline explosive projectiles]] | |ammotype = [[Blamite|crystalline explosive projectiles]] | ||
|feed=22 needles/magazine<ref name="H5G">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref> | |feed = 22 needles/magazine<ref name="H5G">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref> | ||
|operation= | |operation = | ||
|rate= | |rate = 480 RPM (automatic)<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgndXPFG27A '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Needlers Full Analysis'']</ref> | ||
|velocity= | |velocity = 32.3 m/s (106 ft/s; 72.3 mph)<ref name="analysis"/> | ||
|range=30. | |range = | ||
36. | * 30.6 m (100 ft) {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="analysis"/> | ||
* 36.7 m (120 ft) {{C|scoped}}<ref name="analysis"/> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher'''<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>, more commonly known as the '''Needler''', is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-33 needler|Type-33 GML]]. | The '''Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher'''<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>, more commonly known as the '''Needler''', is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-33 needler|Type-33 GML]]. | ||
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==== Type-56D variants ==== | ==== Type-56D variants ==== | ||
* '''Hailstorm''': The ''Hailstorm'' is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history. It fires [[blamite]] shards at a faster velocity, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a larger magazine with 33 needles.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. | * '''Hailstorm''': The ''Hailstorm'' is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history. It fires [[blamite]] shards at a faster velocity, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a larger magazine with 33 needles.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. | ||
* '''Talon of the Lost''': | * '''Talon of the Lost''': [[Sangheili]] miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the [[Suban]]ese crystals used in Needler ammunition, resulting in new creations like the ''Talon of the Lost'', which fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that are capable of embedding themselves into the armor of [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, and vehicles.<ref name="H5G"/> It is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found in the mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="reu">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdYguiXK-rI '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Guardians : Weapon Location Guide - ( Talon of the Lost ) - ( Mission 7 )'']</ref> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm. | File:Halo 5 Needler Hailstorm.png|Hailstorm. | ||
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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
=== Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' === | === Changes from the Type-33 needler in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' === | ||
* The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the Hailstorm's travel speed is even faster. | * The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the ''Hailstorm''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s travel speed is even faster. | ||
* Super-combines with [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. | * Super-combines with [[seven|7]] rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
* Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds for a total of 88 rounds. | * Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22 round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds for a total of 88 rounds. | ||
** The ''Hailstorm'' can have up to 99 reserve rounds. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
