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SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Misriah Armory
Model series:	SRS99 Series
Type:	Sniper rifle
Specifications
Weight:	44lb (19.96kg)
Ammunition type:	14.5x114mm
Feed system:	4-round detachable box magazine
Effective range:	4,920ft (1,500 kilometres)
Service history
In service:	Human-Covenant War

Revision as of 12:45, May 30, 2020

"What the hell am I supposed to do with this inside a Covenant ship?"

— Kojo Agu^[4]

The Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel, abbreviated SRS99D-S2 AM,^[5] SRS99D AM^[2], or simply 99-D,^[6] is a long-range sniping tool used by the United Nations Space Command.^[3] It is produced by Misriah Armory as part of its SRS99 Series.^[1]

Overview

Design

Main article: SRS99 Series

The SRS99D-S2 AM is a powerful, semi-automatic sniper rifle chambered in the 14.5×114mm cartridge, generally firing APFSDS (armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot) ammunition. The weapon is effective out to 4,920ft (1,500 kilometres), and has the capacity to eliminate targets in a single shot. Recoil is not considered a significant issue when employing this weapon, and its high rate of fire and ergonomic reloading process mitigate the limited capacity of the 4-round detachable box magazines utilized with it.^[3] The optic mounted on the weapon is capable of x5 and x10 magnification, and displays a sighted target's distance and elevation.^[7]

In profile, the SRS99D-S2 AM bears clear resemblance to the SRS99C-S2 AM, sharing its smooth and simplistic design. The weapon's finish is matte grey. The charging handle is located on the left side of the weapon, and expended casings are ejected on the right. The stock is solid, and not connected with the pistol group as in some SRC99C-S2 AM rifles. A metal guard projects out from the underside of the weapon, over where it is gripped for firing. As in the SRS99C-S2, a square carrying handle is located in front of and over the scope.^[7]

Development History

SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifles being assembled at Misriah Armory on Mars.

The SRS99D-S2 AM was developed by Misriah Armory, with a line of them being manufactured on Mars.^[1]

Usage

These rifles were notably employed by the UNSC in the latter stages of the Battle of Earth and the subsequent Battle of Installation 00 in 2552.^[7] In January, 2553 on New Llanelli, during one of Kilo-Five's weapon transactions with Avu Med 'Telcam, Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Staff Sergeant Malcolm Geffen was positioned on a ridge to cover the transaction, armed with an SRS99D-S2 AM.^[6]

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

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

A back view of the SRS99D.
An angled view of the SRS99D-S2AM of Halo 3.
An in-game left profile view of the SRS99D-S2AM of Halo 3.
First-person view of the SRS99D-S2AM in Halo 3.
First-person view of the SRS99D on Guardian.
The 10× zoom
The 10× scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper in Halo 3.
The 5× scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper rifle in Halo 3: ODST.
Spent brass ejecting from the weapon in a firefight in Halo 3: ODST.
Nathan Fillion, a Halo 3 voice actor, wields a real-world replica of the SRS99D.
The aiming reticule 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
- Prototype
Halo: Bloodline
Halo: Glasslands
Halo Mythos

Sources

^ ^a ^b ^c Halo: Landfall, Halo: Arms Race
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Halo 3, Instruction manual
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe (2011 ed)), page 325
^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, Prepare to Drop
^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 159
^ ^a ^b Halo: Glasslands, Chapter 5
^ ^a ^b ^c Halo 3, gameplay

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 *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''.
-*In-game, the spent brass from the weapon's firing is ejected out of the opposite side of the weapon from the port. This production error more likely pertains to the model itself than the animation, as most weapons are configured so that the brass ejects off to the right to minimize interference with more common right-handed shooters.
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