Talk:Gadulo-pattern needle rifle

That Warthog is low quality. Like, Halo 1 quality. Like, Halo: Custom Edition. Was this picture actually in the GameInformer magazine? Because I couldn't find it at all. Tedibeer 13:48, January 19, 2010 (UTC)

It's a leaked screen shot, of course it's poor quality.--VanFlyhight 14:54, January 19, 2010 (UTC)

Talk about the Warthog on it's own talk page please. Anyway, the Needle Rifle looks like a combination of the Beam Rifle and the Needler combined (Duh) but it also has a green sphere right near where the Covenant Carbine's ammo would be. A queer design, yes, but an ultimately powerful one if it is as speculated. -Manzaross, the unoffical official Halologist

Headshot-capable

Unless they're modifying the engine(which I'm pretty sure they would), headshots would still kill any unshielded enemies in one shot(although never have I seen a game wherein you can't kill a human enemy, full health, no armor whatsoever, with one headshot). And I've heard that this could only detonate your enemies when unshielded. Doesn't that kinda make headshots more useful than detonations? But hey, I know the details are a bit fuzzy right now. PX173 12:47, January 26, 2010 (UTC)

I think they're making a whole new engine- that's what's taking so long. Sorry, I know that wasn't your question.--Fluffball Gato 18:17, January 26, 2010 (UTC)

Taking so long? Halo: Reach will be developed in 3 years, just like Halo 3.. Warhead xTEAMx 13:12, February 18, 2010 (UTC)

And from scrap, I think. 50% sure. PX173 13:15, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

It's a good weapon for inexperienced players, scoring a kill after 3 shots even if they miss the head. 3vil D3m0n File:3vil D3m0n's Emblem.jpg ^{Don't worry, I'm not really evil...} 06:49, January 28, 2010 (UTC)

i think it will be real helpful in campigain i think it can pirece shields pretty well

Well, unless they're improving the explosion, I guess you would more likely headshot the guy to save ammo. If you couldn't kill a guy in one headshot, though, it'd be kinda pointless, since you could just make him go boom. So it'd either be headshots or fireworks. Yet I don't see the point in having both. PX173 13:15, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Design

It looks like someone took the beam rifle, plasma pistol, needler, and carbine, and shoved them all together... just saying :) Anubis 10545 01:08, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, I mostly see the carbine and needler, though.--Fluffball Gato 07:37, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

If that's the case, this thing is going to be the ultimate Covenant amalgam. I can't wait to try it out. Sliding Ghost 21:43, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Boom?

Will we be seeing the enemy explode if after we fill them with needles from the type-31 rifle?SalemElliot 21:50, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Its probable. Especially if the 'leaked' info is true. Three needles and boom. 112 21:57, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Automatic?

I heard it mentioned in the most recent podcast that the Needle Rifle was fully automatic, but could be fired in single shots easily, and that automatic fire made it very inaccurate. Is this true or am I making it up? Just wanting a confirm, really.
Cheers.
Diaboy 03:46, February 3, 2010 (UTC)

ComfirmedWarhead xTEAMx 13:14, February 18, 2010 (UTC)

An automatic headshot weapon? Like I said, unless headshots aren't instant kills anymore, I don't think that would be a good option, unless it would be like the H1 weapons, where you can hold down the trigger for semi-automatic weapons (especially the pistol) and fire quickly. Just doubtful, but I'm asking for a reference. PX173 14:45, February 24, 2010 (UTC)

It is indeed automatic. Just found out while playing invasion.Jabberwock xeno 16:56, May 9, 2010 (UTC)

Homing

Are the projectiles homing like the needler, or just shot straight? Teh lolz! Bionicle+Lotr 00:58, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Probably not, since it'd be hard to use a long range weapon whose projectiles home in on the target. If it were like the H3 plasma pistol's homing, however, it'd be a much different case.

They are confirmed not homing. ApolloisNaughty 15:33, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Supercombining

Is there a source for the trivia bit claiming Bungie is removing the needles ability to supercombine? I find it unlikely that they would change it without making it more publicly known after its been posted on the ordnance page. 76.78.253.45 12:37, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

It had no references, and having listened to every podcast, and read through most unique written info, I have heard no such thing, and thus removed the section. It appears that it was a variant of another tidbit that Bungie released, where they stated that they had toyed with the idea of making it supercombine on shielded targets, but it was removed out of balancing issues. As far as I remember the wording. Warhead xTEAMx 13:07, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

In the fall of reach

I'm not sure what page it is but /spoiler is this the long needles Fred sees after blowing up the covenant ship in banshees, which we previously thought was from a Scarab.Paladin cross 20:37, April 16, 2010 (UTC)

That is more than likely the Heavy Needler. Its purpose reflects the situation, shooting down hostile aircraft. 112 21:03, April 16, 2010 (UTC)

Reload animation

The reload animation for the Needle Rifle is featured in the multiplayer ViDoc, Carnàge Carnivàle, at 3:35. It looks almost similar to the Type-51 Carbine's; the spent magazine is shot out the same way.

SolidLemonsoup 07:39, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

Will the Needle Rifle still be able to 'poporn' when reloading, similar to the Covenant Carbine in Halo 3? --Mmm... Jackal Stew 14:38, September 11, 2010 (UTC)

Kills per mag

If the final version of the Needle rifle holds 21 shots per mag and takes 7 shots minimum to kill a spartan (and 8 for an elite) why does the main page say 3 elite kills? Either the front page is wrong or it takes 7 shots for elites, 8 x 3 = 24 not 21. Can someone update me on how many shots kill a spartan and an elite plz TMek7 ^{Clan Leader} 23:49, July 30, 2010 (UTC)

About a year late, and pointlessly answering, it takes three to an unshielded enemy--Blahmarrow 17:47, 9 May 2011 (EDT)

Visual Homage?

When you look at it from the side, the needle rifle looks just like the gravity rifle cut from Halo 1. Is it worth it to note this potential homage in the trivia section?
71.147.36.206 07:04, August 18, 2010 (UTC)

Collapsible fact comment

If I had to guess, it would have to collapse either sideways, or be removed completely. Any other thoughts on that?--Blahmarrow 17:52, 9 May 2011 (EDT)