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| “ | The Needler is an exotic Covenant weapon that fires shards of resonant crystal that home-in on living targets. If enough shards are embedded over a short time they will detonate in a massive 'supercombine' explosion. The shards move slowly, but at short range even a Spartan will have difficulty dodging the projectiles.[3] | ” |
The Posu'gelka-pattern shard launcher is a pattern of needler manufactured by Lodam Armory.[1] It was utilized by the Banished in 2560, during the post-Human-Covenant War era.[2]
Summary
Design details
- Main article: Needler
The Posu'gelka-pattern shard launcher is one of the many needler variants manufactured by the Covenant and inherited by its remnants.[1] This design pattern of needler notably features a display on the back of the upper chassis; the display features 18 dots and functions similarly to an ammo counter. However, rather than displaying the remaining number of shards that could be fired from the magazine, it displays the corresponding number of Subanese crystals still protruding from the upper cowling.[2]
Usage
This needler was fielded by Banished forces during the Battle for Zeta Halo in 2560. It was primarily used by Unggoy Conscripts and Ultras, Kig-Yar Freebooters, and Skirmishers.[2]
Variants
- Pinpoint Needler: A modified variant of the needler with a white chassis and an increased magazine from 26 to 30.[2] It features an advanced target acquisition ability and its shards have a lower "supercombine" requirement.[4]
Pinpoint Needler
In-game information
| “ | Exotic, guided-munitions weapon firing crystalline shards that track, impale, and detonate on soft targets.[5] | ” |
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Production notes
In the #Halo101 video series on the official Halo account, the Posu'gelka-pattern needler was mislabelled as the Nahle'hax-pattern needler.[6]
Gallery
Pre-release image of an in-engine render of the Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
Pre-release render of the Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Skirmisher armed with a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Kig-Yar Freebooter holding a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A Banished Unggoy Conscript armed with a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A supercombine explosion caused by a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A supercombine explosion kills a Jiralhanae warrior.
A melee attack with the Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
A melee attack with the Posu'gelka-pattern needler using the exposed shards with a melee based on Halo: Combat Evolved.
The Posu'gelka-pattern needler being fired by a SPARTAN-IV.
A Spartan-IV sprinting with a Posu'gelka-pattern needler.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
- Halo: Flashpoint
Notes
- ^ Given that Lodam Armory is a known manufacturer of the Needler, it is likely that the "Lodham Armory" manufacturer mentioned in Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) is a misprint.
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 479
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Infinite, Gameplay
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Needler description: "The Needler is an exotic Covenant weapon that fires shards of resonant crystal that home-in on living targets. If enough shards are embedded over a short time they will detonate in a massive 'supercombine' explosion. The shards move slowly, but at short range even a Spartan will have difficulty dodging the projectiles."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Pinpoint Needler description: "Modified Needler with advanced target acquisition and lower supercombine requirement."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - Needler description
- ^ Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "Pink mist incoming 💘 The Needler is a stunning crystalline firearm, firing homing projectiles that embed into targets before exploding, dealing devastating damage. #Halo101"
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