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===Functionality===
===Functionality===
As with most human weapons, to fire the SRS99C-S2 AM, the index finger is used to depress a trigger positioned towards the top of the grip. After firing, no additional action is required to chamber another round, with the weapon’s gas systems serving to cycle the bolt and load a new round automatically. Holding the trigger down, however, will not fire result in continuous firing, making it semi-automatic, as opposed to fully-automatic. When the weapon fires, a hot cloud of fiery gasses are expelled from port of the muzzle brake, and as the projectile travels through the air, it leaves a lingering trail of smoky vapour. This process can be repeated continuously until all available rounds are expended.<ref name="HCE"/><ref name="H2"/>  
As with most human weapons, to fire the SRS99C-S2 AM, the index finger is used to depress a trigger positioned towards the top of the grip. After firing, no additional action is required to chamber another round, with the weapon’s gas systems serving to cycle the bolt and load a new round automatically. Holding the trigger down, however, will not result in continuous firing, making it semi-automatic, as opposed to fully-automatic. When the weapon fires, a hot cloud of fiery gasses are expelled from port of the muzzle brake, and as the projectile travels through the air, it leaves a lingering trail of smoky vapour. This process can be repeated continuously until all available rounds are expended.<ref name="HCE"/><ref name="H2"/>  
   
   
In the case of the configuration used on Installation 04, when the magazine is empty, the bolt locks back, indicating the functionality of a bolt catch. Once the magazine is exchanged, the charging handle must be nudged to release the bolt into its closed position, stripping a round from the magazine on its path and chambering it.<ref name="HCE"/> In the case of the configured employed later, the charging handle travels forward when the magazine is emptied, but the weapon can still be immediately fired after a fresh magazine is inserted, indicating that the bolt does not close despite the movement of the charging handle, and only does so with the insertion of a fresh ammo supply. If magazines are exchanged while ammunition remains in the weapon, this process is not necessary as the cycle of the bolt is uninterrupted.<ref name="H2"/>   
[[File:Crosshair.png|thumb|right|The display of the [[smart-linked]] optic mounted on an S2-AM in [[Mombasa]], targeting a [[grunt minor]]. ]]
In the case of the configuration used on Installation 04, when the magazine is empty, the charging handle locks back, indicating the functionality of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_(firearms)#Bolt_release bolt catch]. Once the magazine is exchanged, the charging handle must be nudged to release the bolt into its closed position, stripping a round from the magazine on its path and chambering it.<ref name="HCE"/> In the case of the configured employed later, the charging handle travels forward when the magazine is emptied, but the weapon can still be immediately fired after a fresh magazine is inserted, indicating that the bolt does not close despite the movement of the charging handle, and only does so with the insertion of a fresh ammo supply. If magazines are exchanged while ammunition remains in the weapon, this process is not necessary as the cycle of the bolt is uninterrupted.<ref name="H2"/>   


The [[smart-linked]] optics commonly employed with the SRS99C-S2 AM, when initiated, will project the view of the weapon's optic on the [[HUD]] of the user's visor, should they possess one. This targeting display indicates projected firing point of impact via a targeting reticle, remaining ammunition quantity in the weapon and loaded magazine, and level of zoom, which can be cycled between the lesser (x2 for the first configuration, x5 for the second) and greater (x10) magnification. The display features notches to indicate elevation, and can be toggled with a [[night vision]] filter for functionality in the dark.<ref name="HCE"/><ref name="H2"/>  
The [[smart-linked]] optics commonly employed with the SRS99C-S2 AM, when initiated, will project the view of the weapon's optic on the [[HUD]] of the user's visor, should they possess one. This targeting display indicates projected firing point of impact via a targeting reticle, remaining ammunition quantity in the weapon and loaded magazine, and level of zoom, which can be cycled between the lesser (x2 for the first configuration, x5 for the second) and greater (x10) magnification. The display features notches to indicate elevation, and can be toggled with a [[night vision]] filter for functionality in the dark.<ref name="HCE"/><ref name="H2"/>  
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File:H2 Sniper Rifle.jpg|Side view of the sniper rifle as seen in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2 Sniper Rifle.jpg|Side view of the sniper rifle as seen in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2 - SniperHUD.png|A first person view of the SRS99C-S2 in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 - SniperHUD.png|A first person view of the SRS99C-S2 in ''Halo 2''.
File:Crosshair.png|The SRS99C-S2 targeting reticule in ''Halo 2''.
File:Homecoming_SniperRifle_Concept.png|Views of the sniper rifle as seen in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[Homecoming]]''.
File:Homecoming_SniperRifle_Concept.png|Views of the sniper rifle as seen in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[Homecoming]]''.
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