User:Impurest Cheese/Z47-19 Hunting Rifle


 * Designed by Kalashnikov Arms and Armor for use in Cornel Sanders 'Two Life Policy' the Z47 Hunting Rifle was mass produced for civilian and military use against the UNSC. Along with the AK 553 Assault Rifle] and [[RPG92 it was the most common firearm used by the URF.

Role in Battle

 * Designed to fit a similar purpose as the UNSC Sniper Rifle the Z47 Rifle was mass produced and given to the best UNSC Marksmen and Snipers. Equipped with an Infer Red Scope the Rifle was mostly used for night time assassinations of UNSC personnel or in forested areas where light levels were naturally low. In medium range combat the Z47 was a better weapon then the UNSC or Covenant Sniper Rifles playing a role that was filled by the Covenant Carbine making it a more reliable weapon outside of long range combat. When used in long ranged combat the Z47 was reliable but lacked the punch of the Nailer or the accuracy of the UNSC Sniper Rifles or Beam Rifle. Despite this the Z47 Hunting Rifle claimed several casualties in Operation BALISTA most notably the Battle of Argent where the first UNSC casualties were caused by snipers in a bell tower armed with this weapon.

Halo: Hostilities

 * In Halo: Hostilities the Z47 is hidden and can be found to unlock the Rifle Jacked Achievement which is worth 10G points. When found the Z47 can be put in forge maps with Undergrowth being the recommended map. If armed with this weapon tactics commonly used with the Battle Rifle should be used although users should remember that it fires a single shot and has a more powerful scope although the Infer Red Mode is not available. To counter a foe with this weapon the following are recommended;


 * Shotgun/Energy Sword - At Close Range the Z47 has the same problem as the Battle Rifle as the shot does less damage over a shorter range. This makes the Rifle Man venerable to the Shotgun, Energy Sword and to a less extent the bayonets of Brute Weaponry.
 * Battle Rifle - At medium range the Battle Rifle is still the most damaging weapon as it fires three shots instead of one. Critics of this weapon who use the Covenant Carbine instead will say this is also its main flaw as it uses ammo too quickly if you are inaccurate.
 * Needler - As long as you are in range the Needler is a deadly weapon due to its homing ability.
 * Brute Shot - As always the projectiles fired by the Brute Shot are devastating due to their ability to stall an enemy with the rapid fire and explosive nature. Additionally the bayonet can be used in close range instead of the Shotgun.
 * Any Sniper Weapon - The Nailer is recommended simply for the high amount of damage per shot that occurs. Purists will choose the Sniper or Beam Rifle due to the superior range and more accurate projectiles.

Character Compatibility

 * URF Insurrectionists
 * URF Civilians
 * UNSC Marines
 * Spartans
 * Elites
 * Brutes
 * Jackals (Very Rarely)

Trivia

 * The Z47 and the 'Two Life' Policy is based loosely on the Springfield and the US Constitution that allows all citizens to carry firearms.