HR: Covenant Weapons - Needler (Type-33)

Basic description: Fully automatic, ~20 needles per magazine, ~80 max capacity.  Medium accuracy, projectiles track targets slightly, can "combine kill" by filling a target with needles until they explode.  Takes slightly less than a full magazine to combine kill.  Very similar in function to previous games, can only be single-wielded. Available as a primary weapon loadout option for Elites in Invasion gametypes.

NEW FOR HALO REACH: Magazine and capacity sizes haven't been verified yet, can not be dual wielded.  "Leading" reticle.

Restrictions: Moving quickly will tend to break target lock and projectile tracking.  Does not appear to suffer from much (if any) reticle bloom, but needles to not lock as tightly as in previous games.  New "leading" reticle is available to direct where to shoot at moving targets.  Following the "leading" reticle makes this weapon *significantly* more accurate.

Uses: Short to medium range, does best in tight corridors or against slow moving jet pack players.  Pairs well with active camo.

Best for: New players who don't need to worry about accuracy, or players who like to run and gun.  Also good for sneaking into places up to medium range and finishing the kill without need for up close encounters (like Sword or Shotgun).  Good as front line support with Needle Rifle fire behind.