User:Agreon/BR55S Battle Rifle

The BR55S was a rifle of no specific class. It was a shortened BR55HB SR Battle Rifle. It preformed most efficiently in full-auto. Although it had space for sights on the weapon, it was usually equipped with a smart-link scope, similar to that of the M6 pistols. It was similar in size, and appearance, to the MA5K Carbine. It could be shot, in 3 round burst, with one hand, but it was usually found easier to use in full auto due to its more effective damage.

Operational History
Due to the BR55S's rate of fire, recoil, and smart-linked scope, it was rarely ever, if ever, used by front line marines. Spartan IIs and IIIs would use them, though. They could effectively handle the recoil, and survive much of the close-quarters combat. It was never a choice weapon, but, most notably, Spartan II Kate used one. It was used for the sole reason that its bullet could outperform the MA5C. It also didn't have room for a built in flashlight. Only truly innovative or open minded soldiers could see how the benefits could outweigh the risks.

Production
Misriah Armory was requested by the UNSC to provide a carbine that had better ballistic performance than the MA5C or MA5K at close range. They delivered with a different upper receiver. It had a smaller barrel and gas tube. The gas tube is hidden inside the furnishing, unlike on the BR55HB SR. Also, it had a smart-linked scope hidden into it. It also had an internal suppressor instead of the long flash-hider of the BR55HB SR. It was never deemed superior by infantry, though, due to its recoil. No steps were taken from the BR55HB to reduce recoil, which is obvious on continuous full auto fire.