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| “ | The Stalker Rifle is a Hesduron-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the Banished. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire.[3] | ” |
The Elutuzem-pattern long shooter, also known as the stalker rifle, is a semi-automatic plasma sniper rifle formerly in service with the Covenant,[4] and now used by its remnants - in particular the Banished.[1]
Overview
Design details
Although the stalker rifle resembles the particle acceleration weapons used by the original Covenant, it differs in functionality and performance. The stalker rifle employs the same electromagnetic compositors as the M'tara-pattern focus rifle to launch bolts of superheated plasma at extraordinary distances. It contains a native-link system that allows for various optics configurations, including 3× and 6× magnifications. Atriox's elite Jiralhanae Stalkers worked closely with the Merchants of Qikost to perfect this integrated sighting system.[1]
Usage
- "The Brute Stalkers would be proud."
- — Iratus during a War Games simulation.[5]
Stalker rifles were originally used by snipers in the Covenant,[4] and have become a preferred weapon of Banished snipers and scouts - especially those closest to Atriox and Escharum.[1] During the Battle for Zeta Halo, the stalker rifle was commonly employed by Kig-Yar Snipers.[6]
Variants
- Stalker Rifle Ultra: A modified variant of the stalker rifle with a higher rate of fire. It can be fired 12 times before overheating and holds 64 shots at full charge instead of 32.[7] Used by Barroth during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[6]
Stalker Rifle Ultra
In-game information
| “ | Mid to long range plasma weapon with a high rate of fire and slower projectiles.[8] | ” |
The Stalker Rifle in Halo Infinite is a semi-automatic directed-energy weapon that serves as a hybrid between the Vostu-pattern carbine and the Sulok-pattern beam rifle. It is capable of venting, but if fired 7 times in a row without waiting, the stalker rifle will overheat. It is capable of killing a Spartan in 3 headshots in multiplayer. In the campaign, the stalker rifle is wielded exclusively by Kig-Yar Snipers, though Sangheili and Jiralhanae may also pick up nearby unused or dropped stalker rifles.
Production notes
The stalker rifle was first revealed as a weapon included in with the Kig-Yar Sniper figure in the Halo Infinite line.[9]
Gallery
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Development images
The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
Screenshots
Pre-release image of the stalker rifle.
First-person view of the stalker rifle.
First-person view of the stalker rifle overheating.
3× zoom on the stalker rifle.
6× zoom on the stalker rifle.
A Kig-Yar Sniper takes aim with the stalker rifle in the Campaign Gameplay Overview.
A Kig-Yar Sniper using a stalker rifle.
Two Kig-Yar Snipers standing guard with stalker rifles.
A stalker rifle takes down a Kig-Yar.
A Sangheili Enforcer armed with a stalker rifle.
A Sangheili Enforcer using a stalker rifle's targeting laser.
A Zvezda-clad Spartan wielding the stalker rifle.
Rear view of a Spartan wielding the stalker rifle
A stalker rifle overheating in the hands of a Spartan .
A Spartan sprinting with the stalker rifle
Merchandise
The Jackal Sniper figure with the stalker rifle.
Close-up of the stalker rifle toy.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
- Halo: Flashpoint
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 479
- ^ Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory: "Long-range plasma sniper rifle." (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Forge - Stalker Rifle description: "The Stalker Rifle is a Hesduron-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the Banished. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire."
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo Infinite, Personal AI dialogue
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, gameplay
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Stalker Rifle Ultra description: "Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - Stalker Rifle description
- ^ Twitter, Tom Garrett (@TheLegendary117) (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
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