User:PenAndPad/BR42 Battle Rifle

The BR42 Battle Rifle was a prototype rifle used by the UNSC and is the spiritual predecessor to the XBR55 Rifle, the latter having retained much influence on design from the former. It was used during the war against the Insurrection by both UNSC and Insurrectionist forces; most rebels managed to salvage them off of UNSC operatives or pillaged weapons factories.

History
The BR42 rifle has seen extensive use on the field by both UNSC and rebel soldiers between 2500 and 2525. Some Insurrectionist forces who fought the UNSC even during the Human-Covenant War still used this rifle after 2525. Due to its size and adaptability, it became a quick favorite among both sides, as it used the standard 7.62x51mm round used by both the MA5 series rifles and the DMR.