General Information:
The Gadulo-pattern Needle Launcher (UNSC Type classification: Type-31 Needle Rifle) also known as the needle rifle, is an infantry weapon originally manufactured by the Covenant's Sacred Promissory, formerly in service with the Covenant military. After the fall of High Charity in 2552, Maeleesh Bazaar took over the production of the needle rifle.
Concept art and Illustrations
Pictures 1-4 are early 2008 concept art.
Picture 5 is "Later 2009 shape exploration for the needle rifle."
Picture 6-7 are "2009 functional studies for the needle rifle's function."
Picture 8 is "Finalist material pass concept of the needle rifle."
Pictures in gallery and commentary courtesy of Halopedia.
In-game variants:
Pictures 1 and 2 are versions of the rifle for Halo: Reach.
Pictures 3 and 4 are renders for Halo: Fireteam Raven.
Pictures 5 through 8 show the needle rifle at various locations in Halo: Reach
Pictures in gallery and commentary courtesy of Halopedia.
Known Mega variations:
Version 1 |
Version 1:
Dims: Length 1.375(in) or 3.4925(cm) / Width at widest point: .25(in) or .635(cm)
Version 1.0 (Gray/Purple/Pink)
Item #: AS9695201
Description: This version of the Needle Rifle is molded in with a gunmetal gray plastic. Paint applications include a dark purple with silver flake covering about two thirds of the weapon and light strokes with represent the needle ammunition.
Release Information: This version of the Needle Rifle was released with the following sets:
2011 | 96928 COVENANT DROP POD / ELITE ULTRA
2012 | 97074 ARCTIC COVENANT DROP POD
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