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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon Infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image= [[File:H3-SRS99DS2AM-SniperRifleSide.png|350px]]
|name=SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|image=[[File:H3-SRS99DS2AM-SniperRifleSide.png|350px]]
|series=[[SRS99 Series]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="HLHAR">''[[Halo: Landfall]]'', [[Halo: Arms Race]]</ref>
|type=Anti-matériel sniper rifle
|series=[[SRS99 Series]]<ref name="manual">''[[Halo 3]]'', [[Halo 3 Instruction Manual|Instruction manual]]</ref>
|type=Sniper rifle, anti-materiel{{Ref/Reuse|manual}}
|cost=
|cost=
|variant=
|variant=
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|weight=
|length=
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|ammotype=[[14.5×114mm]] APFSDS (Armor-piercing, fin-stabilized, discarding sabot rounds)
|width=
|feed=4-round detachable box magazine  
|height=
|weight=44lb (19.96kg){{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}}
|ammotype=[[14.5x114mm]]{{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}}
|capacity=
|feed=4-round detachable box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|manual}}
|operation=
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|velocity=
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|range=
|optics=
|range=4,920ft (1,500 metres){{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}}
}}
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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]] [[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''',<ref name="EVGRomeo">[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', page 159''</ref> '''SRS99D AM'''{{Ref/Reuse|manual}}, or simply '''99-D''',<ref name="HGC5">''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', Chapter 5</ref> is a long-range sniping tool used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="ENC325">[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe (2011 edition)]]'', page 325''</ref> It is produced by [[Misriah Armory]] as part of its [[SRS99 Series]].{{Ref/Reuse|HLHAR}}


==Design details==
==Overview==
[[File:HaloArmsRace4.JPG|left|thumb|220px|SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifles being assembled at [[Misriah Armory]] on [[Mars]]. ]]
===Design===
{{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 powerful, semi-automatic sniper rifle chambered in the [[14.5×114mm|14.5×114mm cartridge]], generally firing APFSDS (armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot) ammunition.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}} The optic mounted on the weapon is capable of x5 and x10 magnification.<ref name="H3">[[Halo 3]]'', gameplay''</ref>


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.
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, a metallic-coloured rounded protrusion, 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.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
 
===Performance===
The SRS99D-S2 AM is effective out to 4,920&nbsp;ft (1,500 metres), and has the capacity to eliminate targets in a single shot.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}} According to [[Roland Huffman|Major Roland Huffman]], a retired [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC marine]] with experience as a sniper, a shot fired from this weapon could penetrate "about 13 feet of flesh and bone" when fired from a distance of 600 yards.{{Ref/Reuse|Enemy}} 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.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}}
 
===Development History===
[[File:HaloArmsRace4.JPG|thumb|220px|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]].{{Ref/Reuse|HLHAR}}
 
===Usage===
These rifles were notably employed by the [[UNSC]] in the latter stages of the [[Battle of Earth]], including by [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] [[T. Rymann|Corporal T. Rymann]] during the [[Battle of Sector Six]].<ref>''[[Halo: Landfall]]''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} These weapons played a role in the [[Battle of Installation 00]] as well, with [[John-117]] deploying with one during landfall in the [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', [[The Ark (level)|campaign level "The Ark"]]</ref> In [[2553#January|January, 2553]] on [[New Llanelli]], during one of [[Kilo-Five]]'s weapon transactions with [[Avu Med 'Telcam]], [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] [[Malcolm Geffen|Staff Sergeant Malcolm Geffen]] was positioned on a ridge to cover the transaction, armed with an SRS99D-S2 AM.{{Ref/Reuse|HGC5}}
 
===Legacy===
At least two of these rifles were kept in the "Weapon room" of the [[Museum of Humanity]].<ref name="Enemy">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz_7WWO8lXE ''Youtube'', Halo: 3 Belive: Enemy Weapon]</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
{{:SRS99 series/Gameplay}}
{{Main|Sniper Rifle}}
===Changes from the SRS99C (''Halo 2'')===
The Sniper Rifle is a [[Precision weapon|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.
*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==
==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle}}
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
*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 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.
*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.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo-3-rearsniperrifle.jpg|A back view of the SRS99D.
File:Halo-3-rearsniperrifle.jpg|A back view of the SRS99D in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle.jpg|An angled view of the SRS99D-S2AM of ''Halo 3''.
File:SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle.jpg|An angled view of the SRS99D-S2AM of ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-SRS99D-S2AM-Profile.png|An in-game left profile view of the SRS99D-S2AM of ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-SRS99D-S2AM-Profile.png|An in-game left profile view of the SRS99D-S2AM of ''Halo 3''.
File:SRS99D Sniper Rifle.png|First-person view of the SRS99D-S2AM in ''Halo 3''.
File:SRS99D Sniper Rifle.png|First-person view of the SRS99D-S2AM in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-SRS99DHUD.png|First-person view of the SRS99D on [[Guardian (level)|Guardian]].
File:H3-SRS99DHUD.png|First-person view of the SRS99D on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]].
File:Sniper Rifle Reticle.svg|The aiming reticule of the SRS99D.
File:H3-SRS99D10xzoom.png|The 10× zoom
File:H3-SRS99D10xzoom.png|The 10× zoom
File:Halo-3-20070923025056025.jpg|The 10× scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper in ''Halo 3''.
File:Halo-3-20070923025056025.jpg|The 10× scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper in ''Halo 3''.
File:ODST OniAlphaSite02.jpg|The 5× scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper rifle in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:MCC-H3 Screenshot SniperRifle-AvalancheSkin.png|The SRS99D with the [[Skins (Halo 3)|Avalanche]] skin applied in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:Romeo Firefight Lost Platoon.jpg|A design flaw with the SRS99D is that there is an ejected brass casing from the right side of the weapon; however, the ejection port is on the left side of the weapon.
File:ODST OniAlphaSite02.jpg|The 5× scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper rifle in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Romeo Firefight Lost Platoon.jpg|Spent brass ejecting from the weapon in a firefight in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:Nathan Fillion Scoped.jpg|[[Nathan Fillion]], a Halo 3 voice actor, wields a real-world replica of the SRS99D.
File:Nathan Fillion Scoped.jpg|[[Nathan Fillion]], a Halo 3 voice actor, wields a real-world replica of the SRS99D.
File:Sniper Rifle Reticle.svg|The aiming reticule of the SRS99D.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Believe]]''
**''[[Enemy Weapon]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Landfall]]''
*''[[Halo Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


==See also==
==See also==
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