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==Universe and lore==
==Universe and lore==
{{Main|Sniper rifle (fiction)}}
{{Main|Sniper rifle (fiction)}}
Most of the sniper rifles seen in the ''Halo'' games are part of the [[SRS99 series|SRS99 family]], a series of rifles produced by [[Misriah Armory]] for the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces. The original SRS99 AM rifle entered service in [[2460]] with the [[UNSC Army]], and the SRS99 series was eventually adopted by all remaining branches in [[2521]], thanks to its impressive modularity and continuing support on behalf of Misriah.{{Ref/Book|EVG|Pg=179|Detail=Sniper Rifle}} Having gone through at least three further revisions since its initial adoption, the series remains in service as of [[2558]], with the Series-5 model being in mass production at that time.{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Pg=66|Detail=Sniper Rifle}}
Most of the sniper rifles seen in the ''Halo'' games belong to the [[SRS99 series|SRS99 family]], a series of rifles produced by [[Misriah Armory]] for the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces. The original SRS99 AM rifle entered service in [[2460]] with the [[UNSC Army]], and the SRS99 series was eventually adopted by all remaining branches in [[2521]], thanks to its impressive modularity and continuing support on behalf of Misriah.{{Ref/Book|EVG|Pg=179|Detail=Sniper Rifle}} Having gone through at least four further revisions since its initial adoption, the series remains in service as of [[2558]], with the Series-5 model being in mass production at that time.{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Pg=66|Detail=Sniper Rifle}}


Another prominent sniper rifle is the [[M99 Stanchion]], a now-defunct weapon that has been out of production since [[2521]].{{Ref/Comic|HGN|Pg=122}} The Stanchion bears more resemblance to a [[Wikipedia:Coilgun|coilgun]] or [[Wikipedia:Railgun|railgun]] than a traditional chemical propellant-based firearm, using electromagnetism to launch its projectiles.{{Ref/Site|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/railgun|Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Railgun}} It was used by the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]], along with another sniper rifle known as the [[signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle]].{{Ref/Site|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s|Halo Waypoint|Section=Canon Fodder|The Art of War(s)}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|campaign}} Additionally, an [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|Insurrectionist group]] active on [[Harvest]] and [[Arcadia]] was known to equip its soldiers with an as-of-yet [[unidentified sniper rifle]].{{Ref/Game|HW|multiplayer}}
Another prominent sniper rifle is the [[M99 Stanchion]], a now-defunct weapon that has been out of production since [[2521]].{{Ref/Comic|HGN|Pg=122}} The Stanchion bears more resemblance to a [[Wikipedia:Coilgun|coilgun]] or [[Wikipedia:Railgun|railgun]] than a traditional chemical propellant-based firearm, using electromagnetism to launch its projectiles.{{Ref/Site|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/railgun|Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Railgun}} It was used by the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]], along with another sniper rifle known as the [[signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle]].{{Ref/Site|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s|Halo Waypoint|Section=Canon Fodder|The Art of War(s)}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|campaign}} Additionally, an [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|Insurrectionist group]] active on [[Harvest]] and [[Arcadia]] was known to equip its soldiers with an as-of-yet [[unidentified sniper rifle]].{{Ref/Game|HW|multiplayer}}
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The following is a list of all sniper rifles in ''Halo'' lore that have appeared in the games:
The following is a list of all sniper rifles in ''Halo'' lore that have appeared in the games:


<gallery>
<gallery widths="210px">
File:CE+H2 Render SniperRifle.png|'''[[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''</small>
File:CE+H2 Render SniperRifle.png|link=SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|'''[[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''}}
File:H3-SRS99D-S2AM-Profile.png|'''[[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''</small>
File:H3-SRS99D-S2AM-Profile.png|link=SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|'''[[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''}}
File:HaloReach - SRS99.png|'''[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Halo: CE Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''</small>
File:HaloReach - SRS99.png|link=SRS99-AM sniper rifle|'''[[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Halo: CE Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''}}
File:H4-SniperRifle.png|'''[[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</small>
File:H4-SniperRifle.png|link=SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|'''[[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''[[Halo Online]]''}}
File:HW RebelSniperRifle.png|'''[[Unidentified sniper rifle]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo Wars]]''</small>
File:HINF-SRS99S7.png|link=SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle|'''[[SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:HW2-SignatureSuppressed.png|'''[[Signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle]]'''<br/><small>''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</small>
File:HW RebelSniperRifle.png|link=Unidentified sniper rifle|'''[[Unidentified sniper rifle]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Wars]]''}}
File:M99 Stanchion.png|'''[[M99 Stanchion]]'''<br/><small>''Halo Wars 2''</small>
File:SS Icon SniperRifle.png|link=Unidentified sniper rifle (Halo: Spartan Assault)|'''[[Unidentified sniper rifle (Halo: Spartan Assault)|Unidentified sniper rifle]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' and ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''}}
File:HW2-SignatureSuppressed.png|link=Signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle|'''[[Signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Wars 2]]''}}
File:M99 Stanchion.png|link=M99 Stanchion|'''[[M99 Stanchion]]'''<br/>{{Small|''Halo Wars 2''}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 10:09, September 24, 2022

Sniper Rifle
H5G-SRS99S5.png
Gameplay role

Faction:

Human (UNSC)

Weapon tier (?):

Power weapon

Weapon type (?):

Precision weapon

Firing mode:

Semi-automatic

Effective range:

Long to medium

Counterparts:

Covenant:

Forerunner:

Weapon stats

Damage:

High

Damage type (?):

Kinetic

Projectile speed:

Very high, near instantaneous

Rate of fire:

Low

Magazine size:

4 bullets

Variants and attachments

Halo 5 REQ variant(s):

 

The Sniper Rifle, sometimes shortened to just Sniper or Snipes, is a human precision power weapon featured in all major Halo games, starting with Halo: Combat Evolved. It is a long-range weapon which typically has two levels of scope, and is best used to pick off enemies at a great distance. The Sniper deals a large amount of damage per shot, but has a slow rate of fire and usually only carries four shots per magazine.

Universe and lore

Main article: Sniper rifle (fiction)

Most of the sniper rifles seen in the Halo games belong to the SRS99 family, a series of rifles produced by Misriah Armory for the United Nations Space Command armed forces. The original SRS99 AM rifle entered service in 2460 with the UNSC Army, and the SRS99 series was eventually adopted by all remaining branches in 2521, thanks to its impressive modularity and continuing support on behalf of Misriah.[1] Having gone through at least four further revisions since its initial adoption, the series remains in service as of 2558, with the Series-5 model being in mass production at that time.[2]

Another prominent sniper rifle is the M99 Stanchion, a now-defunct weapon that has been out of production since 2521.[3] The Stanchion bears more resemblance to a coilgun or railgun than a traditional chemical propellant-based firearm, using electromagnetism to launch its projectiles.[4] It was used by the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire during the Second Ark Conflict, along with another sniper rifle known as the signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle.[5][6] Additionally, an Insurrectionist group active on Harvest and Arcadia was known to equip its soldiers with an as-of-yet unidentified sniper rifle.[7]

The following is a list of all sniper rifles in Halo lore that have appeared in the games:

Overview

General info here

Variants

REQ variants, brute plasma rifle in the case of the plasma rifle, suppressed SMG in the case of the SMG, etc

Sights and scopes

For REQ loadout weapons with swappable scopes. Not present in this particular case.

Attachments

For REQ loadout weapons with attachments. Not present in this particular case.

Counterparts

Beam rifle, focus rifle, binary rifle, etc

Gameplay

Gameplay info here

First-person shooters

Main article: First-person shooter

FPS info here

CE H2 H3 HR H4 H2A H5G
Launch TU Launch TU MP Launch Overtime
Weapon type Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power
Damage type Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic Kinetic
Firing mode Semi-auto Semi-auto Semi-auto Semi-auto Semi-auto Semi-auto Semi-auto Semi-auto Semi-auto Semi-auto
Precision weapon ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Zoom levels ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2x, 8x
Shots per trigger pull 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Magazine/clip size 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Reserve ammo (reserve mags) 28 (7) 24 (6) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Headshots to kill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Body shots to kill 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Headshots to break shields 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Body shots to break shields 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Red reticule range ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Twin-stick shooters

Main article: Twin-stick shooter

Twin-stick info here (Spartan Assault, Spartan Strike, etc)

Real-time strategy games

Main article: Real-time strategy

Wars info here

Evolution

Changes from CE to H2

...

etc

...

Changes from H2A to H5G

...

Skins

Discussion of skins and skin unlock conditions here.

Medals

Medals tied to the weapon.

Achievements

Discussion of achievements related to the weapon.

Production notes

Usual production notes section

Trivia

  • Trivia here

Gallery

Concept Art

  • TODO

Renders

  • The sniper rifle in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    The sniper rifle in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • An alternate configuration of the sniper rifle, seen in Halo 2.

    An alternate configuration of the sniper rifle, seen in Halo 2.

  • The Halo 3 sniper rifle.

    The Halo 3 sniper rifle.

  • An image of the Halo 4 sniper rifle.

    An image of the Halo 4 sniper rifle.

Screenshots

  • A Marine using a sniper rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary with a spotter beside him.

    A Marine using a sniper rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary with a spotter beside him.

  • The sniper rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    The sniper rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • The 5× zoom in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    The 5× zoom in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • The 10× zoom in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    The 10× zoom in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • A sniper being used in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    A sniper being used in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A sniper being used by a player on Lockdown.

    A sniper being used by a player on Lockdown.

  • A sniper being used by a player on Shrine.

    A sniper being used by a player on Shrine.

  • A player using a sniper on Stonetown.

    A player using a sniper on Stonetown.

  • First person view of a sniper rifle.

    First person view of a sniper rifle.

  • The 5× zoom of the sniper in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    The 5× zoom of the sniper in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • The 10× zoom in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    The 10× zoom in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • HW Rebelsnipers.jpg

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 179: Sniper Rifle
  2. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 66: Sniper Rifle
  3. ^ Halo Graphic Novel, page 122
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint - Universe, Railgun
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder, The Art of War(s)
  6. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign
  7. ^ Halo Wars, multiplayer

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