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| ammotype=5.4mm (.21 Caliber)  
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| operation=Semi-Automatic
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| muzzle velocity=15,000meters/second (15kilometers/second, 9.3 miles/second)
| muzzle velocity=15,000meters/second (9.3 miles/second)
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| accuracy=Very High
| accuracy=Very High
| range=4.5km (max killing range)
| range=4.5km  
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| era=[[Insurrection]]
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| affiliation=[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
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The '''M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle''', referred to as the '''M99 Stantion Gauss Rifle''', or just the '''Stanchion''', is a [[United Nations Space Command]] infantry firearm<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel Pg122]]''</ref><ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]</ref> used as a long range anti-materiel and anti-personnel weapon.
The '''M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle''', also referred to as the '''M99 Stantion Gauss Rifle''', or just the '''Stanchion''', is an [[United Nations Space Command]] anti-materiel rifle.<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel Pg122]]''</ref><ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]</ref>  


==History==
==History==
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==Operational Use==
==Operational Use==


The M99 Stanchion was used by then-[[Corporal]] [[Avery Johnson|Avery J. Johnson]] during [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]], using the weapon to assassinate [[Jerald Mulkey Ander]], a member of the [[Secessionist Union]] from a significant distance. He used another M99 Stanchion during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] to kill an Insurrectionist terrorist driving a truck rigged as an explosive, and attempted to use it to neutralize a second terrorist inside a nearby diner, the [[Jim Dandy]]. His first target was successfully killed and blown into fragments from the force. The second target had killed herself with a bomb, along with three [[UNSC Marines]] and thirty two civilians in the diner.<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]</ref>
The M99 Stanchion was used by then-[[Corporal]] [[Avery J. Johnson]] during [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]], using the weapon to assassinate [[Jerald Mulkey Ander]], a member of the [[Secessionist Union]] from a significant distance. He used another M99 Stanchion during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] to kill an Insurrectionist terrorist driving a truck rigged as an explosive, and attempted to use it to neutralize a second terrorist inside a nearby diner, the [[Jim Dandy]]. His first target was successfully killed and blown into fragments from the force. The second target had killed herself with a bomb, along with three [[UNSC Marines]] and thirty-two civilians in the diner.<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]</ref>


==Ammunition/Technology==
==Ammunition==


Similar in its technological concept to the much larger [[Mass driver]]s and [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, the Stanchion propells a small but highly dense .21 caliber/5.4mm tungsten round using a series of electromagnetic coils rather than chemical propellants as a source of kinetic energy, and is therefore most similar to the [[M68 Gauss Cannon]] vehicle-mounted weapon. These rounds are capable of travelling over great distances without reduced accuracy, delivering enough kinetic force to punch through several Instacrete pylons, blow an Insurrectionist apart, and continue on its course into an abandoned parking lot without any noticable effect on its accuracy or speed. The weapon is used in conjunction with a portable computer which provides the ballistic calculations necessary for engaging long range targets. The M99 Stanchion can also be integrated with other battle-field systems, most notably the [[ARGUS Drone]] for trajectory and ballistic data. The high-velocity achieved using electromagnetic coils, coupled with a computerized targeting system, allows the M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle to have an effective range of over 4.5km. This is also aided by the weapon's nature as a magnetic induction weapon, leading to a complete elimination of the recoil that plagued long-range accuracy in other sniper weapons.
The 5.4mm/.21 caliber round is very small in comparison to most standard firearms of the era, but using the Gauss technology, the small tungsten rounds have the ability to rip targets apart, even through office buildings.<ref>Halo: Contact Harvest Prolouge</ref>
 
The rounds have been known to have the ability to travel great distances without even affecting the trajectory, delivering enough force to punch through instacrete pylons, blow a [[Human]] apart, and continue on course through an abandoned parking lot.
 
weapon, leading to a complete elimination of the recoil that plagued long-range accuracy in other sniper weapons.
 
==Technology==
 
The technology used in the M99 is the practically the same concept used on the larger [[Mass driver|Mass Drivers]] and [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC guns]], but on a much, much smaller scale. This system works through using a series of electromagnetic coils rather than chemical propellants as a source of kinetic energy, and is more similar to the [[M68 Gauss Cannon]].  
 
The M99 is also used with a portable computer to provide the ballistic caluculations necessary to engage long range targets. The rifle can also be integrated with other systems, such as [[ARGUS Drone|ARGUS Drones]] for trajectory and ballstic data.
 
Also, through the use of Gauss technology, recoil is practically eliminated, further aiding accuracy.  


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 18:47, April 3, 2008

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Template:Weapon The M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle, also referred to as the M99 Stantion Gauss Rifle, or just the Stanchion, is an United Nations Space Command anti-materiel rifle.[1][2]

History

The Model 99 Special Application Scoped Rifle first entered production in 2491 [3], and ceased production in 2521.[4] It appears to have been a popular rifle, as per its production length, and it was used mainly for anti-material operations. However, the .21 caliber round at a velocity of 15,000 meters per second was very effective against "soft" targets such as humans. [5]

Operational Use

The M99 Stanchion was used by then-Corporal Avery J. Johnson during Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE, using the weapon to assassinate Jerald Mulkey Ander, a member of the Secessionist Union from a significant distance. He used another M99 Stanchion during Operation: TREBUCHET to kill an Insurrectionist terrorist driving a truck rigged as an explosive, and attempted to use it to neutralize a second terrorist inside a nearby diner, the Jim Dandy. His first target was successfully killed and blown into fragments from the force. The second target had killed herself with a bomb, along with three UNSC Marines and thirty-two civilians in the diner.[6]

Ammunition

The 5.4mm/.21 caliber round is very small in comparison to most standard firearms of the era, but using the Gauss technology, the small tungsten rounds have the ability to rip targets apart, even through office buildings.[7]

The rounds have been known to have the ability to travel great distances without even affecting the trajectory, delivering enough force to punch through instacrete pylons, blow a Human apart, and continue on course through an abandoned parking lot.

weapon, leading to a complete elimination of the recoil that plagued long-range accuracy in other sniper weapons.

Technology

The technology used in the M99 is the practically the same concept used on the larger Mass Drivers and MAC guns, but on a much, much smaller scale. This system works through using a series of electromagnetic coils rather than chemical propellants as a source of kinetic energy, and is more similar to the M68 Gauss Cannon.

The M99 is also used with a portable computer to provide the ballistic caluculations necessary to engage long range targets. The rifle can also be integrated with other systems, such as ARGUS Drones for trajectory and ballstic data.

Also, through the use of Gauss technology, recoil is practically eliminated, further aiding accuracy.


Trivia

  • The Stanchion is an anti-material weapon designed for eliminating explosive ordinance and light armored vehicles at a distance, but also functions incredibly well as an anti-personnel weapon.
  • In reality, there is a firearm designated as the M99 which also fires a .50 caliber round: Barrett M99
  • There is also a Chinese sniper rifle designated as the M99. It fires a 12.7mm (.50 Caliber) bullet as well. [8]

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External Links

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Graphic Novel Pg122
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest
  3. ^ Halo: Graphic Novel page 122
  4. ^ Halo: Graphic Novel page 122
  5. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest Prologue
  6. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest
  7. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest Prolouge
  8. ^ http://www.sinodefence.com/army/small_arms/m99_sniper.asp
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