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|manufacturer={{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}<ref name=cf100>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder 12/20/2017: Issue 100 Sweet Centennial]</ref><ref name=breakdown>[https://twitter.com/JeremyCook3D/status/950541458829844480 ''Twitter'', JeremyCook3D - "Ok, I made some orthos of the Stanchion for ya today."]</ref>
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The '''M99A2S3 Special Application Scoped Rifle''' is a weapon in the [[M99 Stanchion]] series of high-powered anti-materiel rifles in the service of the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}}


The '''M99A2S3 Special Application Scoped Rifle''', also referred to as the '''M99A2S3 Stanchion''' is a variant of the [[M99 Stanchion]] created on the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} by [[Isabel]].<ref name=cf100/><ref name=breakdown/>
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Stanchion is built on a frame similar to that of the [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]. Unlike the SRS99, however, the Stanchion is a [[coilgun]], and has more in common with [[Gauss cannon]]s and larger [[Naval autocannon|naval guns]] in terms of operation than a regular firearm. The weapon is powered by an Asychronous Linear Induction Motor (ALIM), capable of accelerating its munitions to several thousand metres per second.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Accordingly, the receiver and barrel of the Stanchion are much bulkier than a conventional sniper rifle, with a protective housing visually reminiscent of the [[ARC-920 railgun]].


==Design and development==
Midway down the barrel, the M99A2S3 is located with an inertia buffer designed to help lessen the recoil produced when firing the weapon.{{Ref/Twitter|JeremyCook3D|950592593376628741|Jeremy Cook|Quote=Think hightec recoil management.|D=30|M=01|Y=2024}}and a bipod that can be folded back and secured on the weapon. The rifle is compatible with an [[ATLAS HISHOT PRO-X]] optic, capable of being [[Smart-linking|smart-linked]] with an operator's [[heads-up display]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}}{{Ref/Reuse|breakdown}}
===Design details===
The Stanchion is equipped with an inertia buffer that helps manage recoil<ref>[https://twitter.com/JeremyCook3D/status/950592593376628741 ''Twitter'', JeremyCook3D - "Think hightec recoil management."]</ref> and a bipod that can be folded back and secured on the weapon. The rifle is compatible with an "[[ATLAS HISHOT PRO-X]]" smart-link optic.<ref name=cf100/><ref name=breakdown/>


===Ammunition===
===Ammunition===
The weapon has a feed of 7 rounds. These rounds are penetrator darts that are covered in a Sabot, and Storage casing which is "full burn-up".<ref name=breakdown/>
The Stanchion fires [[tungsten]] penetrator darts, with a muzzle velocity of several thousand metres per second.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The darts are stored in a disposable burn-up casing that contains a [[Wikipedia:Sabot (firearms)|sabot]] and the dart itself. The weapon's detachable box magazine is capable of holding 7 rounds before a reload is required.{{Ref/Reuse|breakdown}}


===Development history===
===Development history===
The M99A2S3 was developed on the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in its manufacturing block "23-CELL 14". It is based on a template by Isabel called "Isabel-2558-01-00023".<ref name=cf100/><ref name=breakdown/>
The M99A2S3 was developed on the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in its manufacturing block "23-CELL 14". It is based on a template by Isabel called "Isabel-2558-01-00023".{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}}{{Ref/Reuse|breakdown}}


==Usage==
==Usage==
During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], the M99A2S3 Stanchion was used by [[Lance Corporal]] [[Sparks]] of [[Sunray 1-1]], and had achieved at least 17 kills with it. Sparks also customized his weapon with tally marks for every kill, a [[Camouflage|Dazzle camo pattern]], and two charms; a Scorpio charm and an ODST Talisman.<ref name=cf100/>
During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], the M99A2S3 Stanchion was used by [[Lance Corporal]] [[Sparks]] of [[Sunray 1-1]], and had achieved at least 17 kills with it. Sparks also customized his weapon with tally marks for every kill, a [[Camouflage|Dazzle camo pattern]], and two charms; a Scorpio charm and an ODST Talisman.{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 05:58, January 30, 2024

M99A2S3 Special Application Scoped Rifle
M99 Stanchion.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

UNSC Spirit of Fire[1][2]

Model series:

M99 Series[1]

Type:

Recoilless anti-matériel rifle[1]

Specifications

Length:

208.7 centimeters (82.2 in)[3]

Ammunition type:

APFSDS rounds[2]

Capacity:

7 rounds[2]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[1]

 

The M99A2S3 Special Application Scoped Rifle is a weapon in the M99 Stanchion series of high-powered anti-materiel rifles in the service of the United Nations Space Command.[1]

Overview

Design details

The Stanchion is built on a frame similar to that of the SRS99-AM sniper rifle. Unlike the SRS99, however, the Stanchion is a coilgun, and has more in common with Gauss cannons and larger naval guns in terms of operation than a regular firearm. The weapon is powered by an Asychronous Linear Induction Motor (ALIM), capable of accelerating its munitions to several thousand metres per second.[4] Accordingly, the receiver and barrel of the Stanchion are much bulkier than a conventional sniper rifle, with a protective housing visually reminiscent of the ARC-920 railgun.

Midway down the barrel, the M99A2S3 is located with an inertia buffer designed to help lessen the recoil produced when firing the weapon.[5]and a bipod that can be folded back and secured on the weapon. The rifle is compatible with an ATLAS HISHOT PRO-X optic, capable of being smart-linked with an operator's heads-up display.[1][2]

Ammunition

The Stanchion fires tungsten penetrator darts, with a muzzle velocity of several thousand metres per second.[4] The darts are stored in a disposable burn-up casing that contains a sabot and the dart itself. The weapon's detachable box magazine is capable of holding 7 rounds before a reload is required.[2]

Development history

The M99A2S3 was developed on the UNSC Spirit of Fire in its manufacturing block "23-CELL 14". It is based on a template by Isabel called "Isabel-2558-01-00023".[1][2]

Usage

During the Second Ark Conflict, the M99A2S3 Stanchion was used by Lance Corporal Sparks of Sunray 1-1, and had achieved at least 17 kills with it. Sparks also customized his weapon with tally marks for every kill, a Dazzle camo pattern, and two charms; a Scorpio charm and an ODST Talisman.[1]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Sweet Centennial (Retrieved on Sep 24, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f Twitter, Jeremy Cook (@JeremyCook3D): "Ok, I made some orthos of the Stanchion for ya today." (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2024) [archive]
  3. ^ Twitter, Jeremy Cook (@JeremyCook3D): "we come up with 208.7 cm for stanchion." (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2024) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Enc22
  5. ^ Twitter, Jeremy Cook (@JeremyCook3D): "Think hightec recoil management." (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2024) [archive]