Type-56D needler

This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For other models, see Needler.

Type-56D needler
Production overview
Model series:	Needler
Type:	Needle-based weaponry
Variants:	Hailstorm Talon of the Lost
Specifications
Ammunition type:	Subanese crystal
Feed system:	22 needles/magazine
Service history
In service:	Post-Covenant War conflicts

The Type-56D Guided Munitions Launcher (T-56D GML), more commonly known as the Needler, is a variant of the Needler series of weapons. It was fielded by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant in October 2558.

Summary

Design details

Main article: Needler

The Type-56D needler is one of the many needler variants that fire Subanese crystalline shards capable of homing in on targets. The Type-56D needler notably features a Smart scope projector that project a holographic display behind the weapon.

Usage

This variant of the needler was likely catalogued by the Office of Naval Intelligence in 2556, after the Human-Covenant War, as indicated by its type designation of "Type-56D Guided Munitions Launcher". This needler was later fielded by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant in October 2558.

Variants

• Hailstorm: The Hailstorm, is based off of a pre-Covenant Sangheili weapon that was used during the volatile early-interstellar period of Sangheili history, is an improved needler that fires blamite shards at high speed, has superior tracking capabilities, and features a larger magazine capacity with 33 needles.

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  Hailstorm.

• Talon of the Lost: Sangheili miners and engineers continue to discover amazing new properties of the Subanese crystals used in Needler ammunition, resulting in new creations like the Talon of the Lost. It is an advanced needler that fires carefully calibrated shards of blamite that can embed themselves into the armor of Mgalekgolo, Promethean Knights, and vehicles.

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  Talon of the Lost.

Gameplay

	See our gameplay information related to Type-56D needler on its gameplay page.
	Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Halo 5: Guardians

The standard needler is ranked a Common REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 2 energy while giving 50 REQ points if sold.

The Hailstorm needler is ranked an Uncommon REQ in Warzone simulations and is available at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold. It has a 16% faster velocity.

The Talon of the Lost needler is ranked a Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, is available at Level 3 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold, and can also be found as the first of four special weapons in the mission Reunion.

Changes from the Type-33 needler in Halo 2: Anniversary

• The normal needler's shards travel at a much faster speed and have better tracking, while the Hailstorm features even faster-moving shards.
• Can be smart-scoped to increase the weapon's range by 20%. When smart-scoped, it brings up a purple holographic display on the user's HUD.
• Super-combines with 7 rounds instead of 8, much like the Needlers in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 3.
• Decreased ammo capacity; the needler now has a 22-round magazine and a maximum of 66 reserve rounds for a total of 88 rounds.
  • The Hailstorm can have up to 99 reserve rounds for a total of 132 rounds.

Gallery

Development images

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  Concept art of the T-56D needler for Halo 5: Guardians.

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  An unused concept of the Needler, redesigned in the "bio-organic" style of the Za'zayara-pattern Harvester.

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  Renders of the needler's high-poly model.

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  A profile view of the needler.

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  Angled views of the needler.

Screenshots

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  Kelly-087 (left) with a Needler in a Halo 5: Guardians pre-release screenshot.

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  Frederic-104 with a Needler in the final release of Halo 5: Guardians.

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  Fred-104 with the Talon of the Lost.

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  First-person view of the needler by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

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  Smart scope with the needler by John-117 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

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  First-person view of the Talon of the Lost by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

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  First-person view of the needler.

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  Smart scope with the needler.

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  Third-person view of a needler engaged in smart scope.

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  First-person view of the Hailstorm.

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  A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Hailstorm.

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  First-person view of the Talon of the Lost.

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  A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with the Talon of the Lost.

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  A NOBLE-clad Spartan-IV firing the Talon of the Lost.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

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  Hailstorm.

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  Talon of the Lost.

List of appearances

• Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)