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SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle

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SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

SRS99 series

Type:

Anti-materiel sniper rifle

Cost:

8,141 cR[1]

Specifications

Length:

63.5 inches (161 cm) [2]

Width:

8.7 inches (22 cm)[2]

Height:

13.8 inches (35 cm)[2]

Weight:

15.6 kilograms (34 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

14.5×114mm M232 APFSDS[1]

Feed system:

4-round box magazine

Operation:

Gas-operated, magazine-fed [1]

Rate of fire:

~60 RPM[citation needed] (semi-auto)

Effective range:

2,300 meters (7,546 feet)[Note 1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel (SRS99-S5 AM) is a gas-operated anti-materiél sniper rifle used by the United Nations Space Command, part of the widely-used SRS99 series of weapons.[3] The S5 model is designed and manufactured by Misriah Armory.[3]

Design details

Main article: SRS99 Series

The SRS99-S5 AM is a semi-automatic, gas-operated sniper rifle that fires 14.5×114mm M232 APFSDS rounds from a 4-round magazine. It is, alongside its primary Covenant counterpart, the Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle, the most accurate and arguably the most powerful small-arms weapon in either arsenal.

It is a successor to the S2 variants used throughout the Human-Covenant War by the UNSC Navy and Marine Corps. The S5 model incorporates many features seen on the older SRS99 rifle used in large numbers by the Army. The SRS99-S5 AM is intended for use by augmented personnel of the UNSC Armed Forces. The sniper features a very strong carrying handle, standard weapon attachment rails, and a heavily ruggedized frame.[4] The SRS99 is equipped with the Oracle R-variant scope.[5]

Variants

  • End of the Line: The End of the Line features reduced recoil and a faster rate of fire, but has less stopping power than the base SRS99-S5.[6]
  • Arrow of Time: The Arrow of Time features an extended magazine and heavy-duty cyberlink that prevents its user from descoping when shot. However, it does have more recoil than the standard SRS99-S5.[6]
  • Nornfang: Nornfang is the personal sniper rifle of Spartan-II Linda-058. It features Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds, resulting in a greatly increased damage output. When in use, the user is shrouded in a fiery aura. Nornfang's ammunition pool isn't shared with other sniper rifles.[6]
  • End of the Line.

    End of the Line.

  • Arrow of Time.

    Arrow of Time.

  • Nornfang.

    Nornfang.

Gameplay

Main article: Sniper Rifle

The Sniper Rifle is a precision power weapon, which fires highly damaging projectiles at near instantaneous speeds. It features two levels of zoom, and a magazine of 4 rounds. This makes it a powerhouse at long ranges, capable of killing most enemies, including enemy players in multiplayer, with one headshot, and outranging other weapons like the Battle Rifle significantly. To compensate for its power, it is a relatively rare weapon, and ammo for it is difficult to find.

Trivia

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  • The maximum range for the scope's rangefinder is 343 meters.
  • The SRS99-S5 was used as a placeholder for the sniper rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer before being replaced by the SRS99-AM sniper rifle.

Gallery

Normal gallery

  • Concept art of the SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle for Halo 4.

    Concept art of the SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle for Halo 4.

  • SRS99-S5 AM as shown at E3 2012 for Halo 4.

    SRS99-S5 AM as shown at E3 2012 for Halo 4.

  • Looking through the scope of the rifle on the multiplayer map Adrift, as seen in RvB: Remember to Not Forget.

    Looking through the scope of the rifle on the multiplayer map Adrift, as seen in RvB: Remember to Not Forget.

  • HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in Halo 4.

    HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in Halo 4.

  • HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle on Longbow.

    HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle on Longbow.

  • In-game views of the SRS99-S5 AM.

    In-game views of the SRS99-S5 AM.

  • First-person view of the Sniper Rifle by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.

    First-person view of the Sniper Rifle by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.

  • First-person view of the Sniper Rifle on the Halo 4 multiplayer map Longbow.

    First-person view of the Sniper Rifle on the Halo 4 multiplayer map Longbow.

  • View through the Sniper Rifle's scope on Longbow.

    View through the Sniper Rifle's scope on Longbow.

  • A two-man sniper team of Spartan-IVs wielding sniper rifles on Ragnarok.

    A two-man sniper team of Spartan-IVs wielding sniper rifles on Ragnarok.

  • A SPARTAN-IV wielding the SRS99-S5 AM in Capture The Flag on Exile.

    A SPARTAN-IV wielding the SRS99-S5 AM in Capture The Flag on Exile.

  • The box magazine of the SRS99-S5 AM.

    The box magazine of the SRS99-S5 AM.

  • A render of the SRS99-S5 AM scope.

    A render of the SRS99-S5 AM scope.

  • The SRS-99 S5 AM demonstrating its anti-matériel capabilities by destroying an M12 Warthog on Perdition.

    The SRS-99 S5 AM demonstrating its anti-matériel capabilities by destroying an M12 Warthog on Perdition.

  • John-117 using a SRS99-S5 on the cover of Halo: Escalation Issue 8.

    John-117 using a SRS99-S5 on the cover of Halo: Escalation Issue 8.

  • The SRS99-S5 AM in an early build of the Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer map Zenith.

    The SRS99-S5 AM in an early build of the Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer map Zenith.

  • The SRS-99 S5 AM in Hunt the Truth.

    The SRS-99 S5 AM in Hunt the Truth.

  • A render of the SRS99-S5 AM from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

    A render of the SRS99-S5 AM from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The SRS99-S5 AM on Empire in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

    The SRS99-S5 AM on Empire in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

  • Smart Scope with the SRS99-S5 AM in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

    Smart Scope with the SRS99-S5 AM in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

  • The SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 5: Guardians.

    The SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the SRS99-S5 by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the SRS99-S5 by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • First-person view of the SRS99-S5 in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the SRS99-S5 in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • 4× zoom.

    4× zoom.

  • 9× zoom.

    9× zoom.

  • A Miner using an SRS99-S5 AM during the Battle of Meridian.

    A Miner using an SRS99-S5 AM during the Battle of Meridian.

  • First-person view of End of the Line in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of End of the Line in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Centurion/Vigilant-clad Spartan-IV using End of the Line on Mercy.

    A Centurion/Vigilant-clad Spartan-IV using End of the Line on Mercy.

  • First-person view of the Arrow of Time in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the Arrow of Time in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Spartan-IV with Arrow of Time on Overgrowth.

    A Spartan-IV with Arrow of Time on Overgrowth.

  • The SRS99-S5AM on Riverworld in Halo Online.

    The SRS99-S5AM on Riverworld in Halo Online.

  • Linda-058 using an SRS99-S5 on the cover of Halo: Lone Wolf Issue 1.

    Linda-058 using an SRS99-S5 on the cover of Halo: Lone Wolf Issue 1.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

  • SRS99-S5 Certification.

    SRS99-S5 Certification.

  • SRS99-S5.

    SRS99-S5.

  • End Of The Line.

    End Of The Line.

  • Arrow of Time.

    Arrow of Time.

Videos

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ The tick marks on the SRS99-S5 AM's smart-linked scope range between 0 and 2,300 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo 4 Limited Edition, UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet
  2. ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 66
  3. ^ a b Game Informer - The Arsenal of Halo 4
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint - Sniper Rifle
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 170
  6. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians

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