- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
First of all, the Battle Rifle is not a n00b gun. A n00b gun is something that doesn't require skill to use, like a rocket launcher.
Now, back on topic. I do believe, due to it's place in the continuity, that Reach will feature the original Assault Rifle(the 60 round version) as your main rapid fire armament.
It may include other guns of this class, as Spartans are trained to handle most all vehicles and weapons. The Battle Rifle, however, wasn't featured until 2. That's not to say it wasn't accessible in-universe to troops. So, maybe it WILL appear. We'll just have to wait and see.