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'''The Needler''' is one of the less popular and less respected given that very few people reckonnize is ass kicking abilitys | '''The Needler''' is one of the less popular weapons of the [[Halo]] trilogy and less respected given that very few people reckonnize is ass kicking abilitys . It is an extremely unusual [[Covenant]] weapon that fires pink, translucent, crystalline projectiles with a tinge of blue. It is most often wielded by [[Grunts]], [[Elites]], [[Drones]], and sometimes even [[Jackals]] have been seen utilizing this weapon. [[Enforcers]] also have a larger version of the Needler mounted on themselves, along with one [[Sentinel]] which [[Needler Sentinel|equips this weapon through a glitch]]. [[Brutes]] are also compatible to wield the firearm but is only ever seen doing so in cutscenes. | ||
Its razor sharp crystalline projectiles are fired from this elaborately designed [[Covenant]] weapon; it is widely believed that they use heat or organic signatures to home in on targets and may have some relation to the [[plasma grenade]] as they both react to living tissues. Although easily deflected by [[energy shields]], the needles cause a chemical reaction in close proximity resulting in an explosive effect, which can have a devastating effect on the victim.<ref>[http://halo3.com halo3.com]</ref>While a single needle will shatter and do very little damage, after seven or more needles have entered a hostile combatant, the energy of the needles will combine and cause a violent explosion, causing massive internal damage that always results in death and sending micro shrapnel and a pink mist through the air. In [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] it is stated that the micro shrapnel can embed itself in nearby organisms; thus, friendly fire is often a necessary consideration in close quarters. | Its razor sharp crystalline projectiles are fired from this elaborately designed [[Covenant]] weapon; it is widely believed that they use heat or organic signatures to home in on targets and may have some relation to the [[plasma grenade]] as they both react to living tissues. Although easily deflected by [[energy shields]], the needles cause a chemical reaction in close proximity resulting in an explosive effect, which can have a devastating effect on the victim.<ref>[http://halo3.com halo3.com]</ref>While a single needle will shatter and do very little damage, after seven or more needles have entered a hostile combatant, the energy of the needles will combine and cause a violent explosion, causing massive internal damage that always results in death and sending micro shrapnel and a pink mist through the air. In [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] it is stated that the micro shrapnel can embed itself in nearby organisms; thus, friendly fire is often a necessary consideration in close quarters. | ||