Type-56D needler

This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, see Type-33 Needler.

Template:Weapon Infobox The Type-56 Guided Munitions Launcher^[1], more commonly known as the Needler, is the post-Covenant War successor to the Type-33 Needler.

Variants

Type-56D Needler

The T-56D Needler was extensively used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction in October, 2558.

Hailstorm

The Hailstorm is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon. It fires blamite shards at a faster velocity and features superior tracking capabilities.^[2]

Talon of the Lost

Talon of the Lost fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that are capable of embedding themselves into the armor of Mgalekgolo and vehicles.^[2]

Gallery

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Concept art of the T-56D Needler for Halo 5: Guardians.
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First-person view of the T-56D Needler in Halo 5: Guardians.
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Smart scope with the T-56D Needler in Halo 5: Guardians.

List of appearances

Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)

Sources

^ Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load
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[LAL-1] Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load

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