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{{Quote|What the hell am I supposed to do with this ''inside'' a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Solemn Penance|ship]]?|[[Kojo Agu]]<ref name="h3r">'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level, ''Prepare to Drop''</ref>}} | {{Quote|What the hell am I supposed to do with this ''inside'' a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Solemn Penance|ship]]?|[[Kojo Agu]]<ref name="h3r">'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level, ''Prepare to Drop''</ref>}} | ||
The '''Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel''', abbreviated '''SRS99D-S2 AM''', is an anti-personnel weapon system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="manual">'''Halo 3''' manual</ref> It is produced by [[Misriah Armory]] as part of its [[SRS99 Series]]. | The '''Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel''', abbreviated '''SRS99D-S2 AM''', and shortened to '''99-D''',<ref name="HGC5">''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', Chapter 5</ref> is an anti-personnel weapon system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="manual">'''Halo 3''' manual</ref> It is produced by [[Misriah Armory]] as part of its [[SRS99 Series]]. | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Specifications=== | |||
{{Main|SRS99 Series}} | {{Main|SRS99 Series}} | ||
The SRS99D-S2 AM is a [[wikipedia:Semi-automatic rifle|semi-automatic]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] sniper rifle that fires [[14.5×114mm|14.5×114mm APFSDS]] rounds from a 4-round magazine. It is, alongside its primary [[Covenant]] counterpart, the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]], the most accurate and arguably the most powerful small-arms [[weapon]] in either arsenal. | The SRS99D-S2 AM is a [[wikipedia:Semi-automatic rifle|semi-automatic]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] sniper rifle that fires [[14.5×114mm|14.5×114mm APFSDS]] rounds from a 4-round magazine. It is, alongside its primary [[Covenant]] counterpart, the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]], the most accurate and arguably the most powerful small-arms [[weapon]] in either arsenal. | ||
The SRS99D has some notable changes from the [[SRS99C]] models. First off, it is fitted with a 5× and 10× optic that shows realtime images in infrared vision when not looking through it. When looking through it, the scope shows a target's distance and elevation. The SRS99D also has an altered foregrip and stock as well as an altered body and sports a trigger guard. The barrel also now has an iron sight. This weapon does not possess a safety and has a frame that serves as a carrying handle as well as a scope protector and a folding bipod located in front of the magazine on the underside of the rifle. | The SRS99D has some notable changes from the [[SRS99C]] models. First off, it is fitted with a 5× and 10× optic that shows realtime images in infrared vision when not looking through it. When looking through it, the scope shows a target's distance and elevation. The SRS99D also has an altered foregrip and stock as well as an altered body and sports a trigger guard. The barrel also now has an iron sight. This weapon does not possess a safety and has a frame that serves as a carrying handle as well as a scope protector and a folding bipod located in front of the magazine on the underside of the rifle. | ||
===Development History=== | |||
[[File:HaloArmsRace4.JPG|right|thumb|220px|SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifles being assembled at [[Misriah Armory]] on [[Mars]].]] | |||
It was developed by [[Misriah Armory]], with a line of them being manufactured on [[Mars]]. | |||
===Usage=== | |||
In [[2553#January|January, 2553]], on [[New Llanelli]] in the [[Brunel system]], during one of [[Kilo-Five]]s weapon transactions with [[Avu Med 'Telcam]], [[Malcolm Geffen]] was up a ridge to and equipped with a SRS99D-S2 AM watching over the transaction pointing the weapons crosshairs at 'Telcams head.<ref name="HGC5"/> | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{ | {{Main|SRS99 series/Gameplay}} | ||
===Changes from the SRS99C (''Halo 2'')=== | ===Changes from the SRS99C (''Halo 2'')=== | ||
*Overall higher damage and slower fire rate. | *Overall higher damage and slower fire rate. |
Revision as of 16:21, May 28, 2020
The Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel, abbreviated SRS99D-S2 AM, and shortened to 99-D,[2] is an anti-personnel weapon system used by the United Nations Space Command.[3] It is produced by Misriah Armory as part of its SRS99 Series.
Overview
Specifications
- Main article: SRS99 Series
The SRS99D-S2 AM is a semi-automatic, gas-operated sniper rifle that fires 14.5×114mm APFSDS rounds from a 4-round magazine. It is, alongside its primary Covenant counterpart, the Type-50 particle beam rifle, the most accurate and arguably the most powerful small-arms weapon in either arsenal.
The SRS99D has some notable changes from the SRS99C models. First off, it is fitted with a 5× and 10× optic that shows realtime images in infrared vision when not looking through it. When looking through it, the scope shows a target's distance and elevation. The SRS99D also has an altered foregrip and stock as well as an altered body and sports a trigger guard. The barrel also now has an iron sight. This weapon does not possess a safety and has a frame that serves as a carrying handle as well as a scope protector and a folding bipod located in front of the magazine on the underside of the rifle.
Development History
It was developed by Misriah Armory, with a line of them being manufactured on Mars.
Usage
In January, 2553, on New Llanelli in the Brunel system, during one of Kilo-Fives weapon transactions with Avu Med 'Telcam, Malcolm Geffen was up a ridge to and equipped with a SRS99D-S2 AM watching over the transaction pointing the weapons crosshairs at 'Telcams head.[2]
Gameplay
- Main article: SRS99 series/Gameplay
Changes from the SRS99C (Halo 2)
- Overall higher damage and slower fire rate.
- New muzzle brake with front iron sight.
- Handguard, body, and stock has been altered.
- The scope now shows real-time with an LCD screen and infrared vision.
- It now has a trigger guard.
- The SRS99D-S2 AM now has a new flat matte black color finish to it.
- Recoil affects aim.
Trivia
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- When meleeing with the weapon, the image on the scope will briefly reflect the player's field of view before switching to the scope's view.
- When throwing a piece of equipment, the player character's model will appear to sink into the rifle and disappear until the throwing animation is finished.
- The SRS99D's in-game model lacks the cyan "trinity" emblem seen on the sniper rifles in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2. However, it is shown with this symbol in Halo: Landfall.
Gallery
First-person view of the SRS99D on Guardian.
Nathan Fillion, a Halo 3 voice actor, wields a real-world replica of the SRS99D.
List of appearances
- Halo Landfall
- Halo: Arms Race (First appearance)
- Halo: Combat
- Halo: Last One Standing
- Halo 3
- Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo Legends
- Halo: Bloodline
- Halo: Glasslands
- Halo Mythos
Sources
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, Prepare to Drop
- ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, Chapter 5
- ^ Halo 3 manual
See also
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