Nahle'hax-pattern needler
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74.3 centimetres (29.3 in)[1][8]-73 centimetres (28.7 in)[5][6][7] |
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4.8-6.3mm Subanese crystal shards[6][1][7] |
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The Nahle'hax-pattern needle launcher (UNSC Type classification: Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher, T-33 GML),[12] is a Covenant infantry weapon originally manufactured by Sacred Promissory during the Human-Covenant War,[1] but following the Fall of High Charity, they were later manufactured by Lodam Armory.[6]
Overview
Design details
- Main article: Needler
The Nahle'hax-pattern needler has multiple known chassis. They are all characterized by a longer handguard extending from the lower cowling that curves upwards and a thumbhole in the grip.[6] One variant of the pattern is slightly longer; it has a small blue light on either side of the upper cowling, and a row of three triangle lights between the upper cowling and the grip.[15] A second variant has four metallic braces that extend from the cowling to the barrel on either side of the weapon.[6] A third variant has no small blue lights on either side of the upper cowling, and a row of three trapezoid lights between the upper cowling and the grip.[16]
The first variant with blue lights on side of the upper cowling.
The second variant with metallic braces on the channel braces.
The third variant with no lights on the side of the upper cowling.
Usage
The Nahle'hax-pattern needler was employed by the Covenant and observed by the United Nations Space Command as early as 2533. During the Battle of Actium in 2545, the 34th Armored Division recovered a Nahle'hax-pattern needler from the Covenant that was later displayed at Outpost Discovery, an exploratory initiative launched by the United Nations Space Command.[12] This pattern of the needler was notably employed during the Fall of Reach by Fleet of Valiant Prudence forces deployed in Eposz,[10] and after the war, it was employed by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the Battle of Requiem and the Requiem campaign[9]
A Yanme'e firing the needler at SPARTAN-B312.
A Kig-Yar Storm (right) with the Needler during the Requiem campaign.
Production notes
Although its design is derived from the needler from Halo: Reach, the variant of the Nahle'hax-pattern needler with metallic braces appears exclusively in in Halo 2: Anniversary pre-rendered cinematics produced by Blur Studio for Halo 2: Anniversary, as the in-game model of the needler was replaced by the needler from Halo 4. The propmakers for Halo: Outpost Discovery were later given Blur's high poly model to create the prop for display during the event.
Gallery
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Halo: Reach
Concept art for the Reach depiction of the needler.
A profile view of the needler in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.
A first-person view of the needler during the Halo: Reach Beta.
First-person view of the needler in the final build of Halo: Reach.
The final in-game side preview of the needler from Halo: Reach.
First-person view of the needler in Halo: Reach.
The needler in Halo: Reach.
An exploded view of a needler, drawn by Dr. Halsey.
Halo 4
Render of the needler in Halo 4.
First-person view of the needler in Halo 4.
The needler viewed in the HUD in Halo 4 Forge.
HUD icon of the needler in Halo 4.
A needler shard in mid-flight in Halo 4.
Closeup detail of the needler shard in flight in Halo 4.
Reference model sheet of the needler in Halo 4.
Orthographic views of the needler in Halo 4.
Halo 2: Anniversary
An Unggoy Minor wielding a Nahle'hax-pattern needler.
John-117 takes aim with the Nahle'hax-pattern needler.
First-person view of the needler in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.
First-person view while dual wielding.
John-117 duel-wielding needlers during the Battle of Installation 05.
First-person view of the needler in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.
A Spartan using a needler on Stonetown.
First-person view while dual wielding.
A Spartan dual wielding needlers.
A Spartan using a needler on Shrine.
Halo: Outpost Discovery
The Nahle'hax-pattern needler prop held by a staff member at Halo: Outpost Discovery.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- Halo 4
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Initiation
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo Mythos
- Halo: Collateral Damage
- Halo: Fireteam Raven
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Battle Born
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
- Halo: The Television Series
Sources
- ^ a b c d e Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 128
- ^ Bungie.net, Halo: Reach Ordnance Page (Retrieved on Feb 7, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Reach, Game manual
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Needler (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 85
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 294
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint, Universe - Needler (Retrieved on Jan 27, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 337
- ^ a b c d Halo 4, Gameplay
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Gameplay
- ^ Halo: Reach, Game manual
- ^ a b c Halo: Outpost Discovery: Hall of History - Needler plaque
- ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign level Gravemind
- ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- ^ Halo: Reach, In-game model
- ^ Halo 4, In-game model
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