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|name=M99A2S3 Special Application Scoped Rifle | |name=M99A2S3 Special Application Scoped Rifle | ||
|image=[[File:M99 Stanchion.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:M99 Stanchion.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer={{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF100|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Sweet Centennial|D=24|M=09|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Twitter|Id=breakdown|JeremyCook3D|950541458829844480|Jeremy Cook|Quote=Ok, I made some orthos of the Stanchion for ya today.|D=30|M=01|Y=2024}} | ||
|series=[[M99 Stanchion|M99 Series]]{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} | |series=[[M99 Stanchion|M99 Series]]{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} | ||
|type=Recoilless anti-matériel [[rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} | |type=Recoilless anti-matériel [[rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The Stanchion is built on a frame similar to that of the [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]. Unlike the SRS99, however, the Stanchion is a [[coilgun]], and has more in common with [[Gauss cannon]]s and larger [[Naval autocannon|naval guns]] in terms of operation than a regular firearm. The weapon is powered by an Asychronous Linear Induction Motor (ALIM), capable of accelerating its munitions to several thousand metres per second.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Accordingly, the receiver and barrel of the Stanchion are much bulkier than a conventional sniper rifle, with a protective housing visually reminiscent of the [[ARC-920 railgun]]. The Stanchion is renowned for overpenetration and collateral damage, making it extremely effective against its targets. The high muzzle velocity of the weapon makes it extremely powerful and accurate at long distances.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | The Stanchion is built on a frame similar to that of the [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]]. Unlike the SRS99, however, the Stanchion is a [[coilgun]], and has more in common with [[Gauss cannon]]s and larger [[Naval autocannon|naval guns]] in terms of operation than a regular firearm. The weapon is powered by an Asychronous Linear Induction Motor (ALIM), capable of accelerating its munitions to several thousand metres per second.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Accordingly, the receiver and barrel of the Stanchion are much bulkier than a conventional sniper rifle, with a protective housing visually reminiscent of the [[ARC-920 railgun]]. The Stanchion is renowned for overpenetration and collateral damage, making it extremely effective against its targets. The high muzzle velocity of the weapon makes it extremely powerful and accurate at long distances.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
Midway down the barrel, the M99A2S3 is located with an inertia buffer designed to help lessen the recoil produced when firing the weapon.{{Ref/Twitter|JeremyCook3D|950592593376628741|Jeremy Cook|Quote=Think hightec recoil management.|D=30|M=01|Y=2024}} | Midway down the barrel, the M99A2S3 is located with an inertia buffer designed to help lessen the recoil produced when firing the weapon.{{Ref/Twitter|JeremyCook3D|950592593376628741|Jeremy Cook|Quote=Think hightec recoil management.|D=30|M=01|Y=2024}}and a bipod that can be folded back and secured on the weapon. The rifle is compatible with an [[ATLAS HISHOT PRO-X]] optic, capable of being [[Smart-linking|smart-linked]] with an operator's [[heads-up display]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}}{{Ref/Reuse|breakdown}} | ||
Unlike the standard M99 Stanchion rifle, the M99A2S3 does not appear to require an external [[generator]] to power the weapon. As such, this leaves the operator free to move around the battlefield rather than stay anchored to one shooting location. Likewise, the M99A2S3 does not appear to require the use of an external targeting computer.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Sunary 1-1 in-game unit}} | Unlike the standard M99 Stanchion rifle, the M99A2S3 does not appear to require an external [[generator]] to power the weapon. As such, this leaves the operator free to move around the battlefield rather than stay anchored to one shooting location. Likewise, the M99A2S3 does not appear to require the use of an external targeting computer.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Sunary 1-1 in-game unit}} | ||
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===Development history=== | ===Development history=== | ||
M99A2S3 Stanchions are capable of being manufactured aboard the {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}'s internal factory modules. In [[2558]], the [[Smart AI]] [[Isabel]] created a design template for the weapon on [[Installation 00|the Ark]], given the code "ISABEL-2558-01-00023". This design template was later put to manufacture following the arrival of {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} to the installation in [[2559]], with Stanchions built in manufacturing block 23-CELL-14.{{Ref/Reuse|breakdown}} | |||
==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], the M99A2S3 Stanchion was used by [[Lance Corporal]] [[ | During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], the M99A2S3 Stanchion was used by [[Lance Corporal]] [[Sparks]] of [[Sunray 1-1]], and had achieved at least 17 kills with it. Sparks also customized his weapon with tally marks for every kill, a [[Camouflage|Dazzle camo pattern]], and two charms; a Scorpio charm and an ODST Talisman.{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} | ||
==In-game information== | ==In-game information== | ||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
The M99A2S3 Stanchion rifle is used in the ''[[Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER|Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]'' expansion for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' as a unique weapon equipped by [[Sparks]], the sniper of [[Sunray 1-1]]. Sunray 1-1 (and by extension, the Stanchion) only feature in the levels [[Gatecrashers]] and [[Not on My Watch]]. Although visually similar, the standard [[Sniper]] units in ''Halo Wars 2'' do not equip Stanchions but instead use [[Signature-suppressed anti-materiel rifle|integrally-suppressed anti-materiel rifles]] more in line with a conventional ballistic rifle. | |||
The M99A2S3 Stanchion rifle is used in the ''[[Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER|Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]'' expansion for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' as a unique weapon equipped by [[ | |||
===''Halo Infinite''=== | ===''Halo Infinite''=== | ||
The M99A2S3 Stanchion is useable in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as a [[Weapon customization|cosmetic weapon model]] introduced in [[Content Update 29]]. The weapon can be applied as a cosmetic appearance for the [[SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle]], and features no gameplay/mechanical changes. | The M99A2S3 Stanchion is useable in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as a [[Weapon customization|cosmetic weapon model]] introduced in [[Content Update 29]]. The weapon can be applied as a cosmetic appearance for the [[SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle]], and features no gameplay/mechanical changes. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HW2Jeremy-cook-hw2-stanchion-orthos-2.jpg|Alternate M99A2S3 breakdown. | File:HW2Jeremy-cook-hw2-stanchion-orthos-2.jpg|Alternate M99A2S3 breakdown. | ||
File:HINF-M99A2S3Stanchion.jpg|The M99A2S3 Stanchion as [[Weapon customization|a weapon model]] for the [[SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | File:HINF-M99A2S3Stanchion.jpg|The M99A2S3 Stanchion as [[Weapon customization|a weapon model]] for the [[SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
**[[Content Update 29]] | **[[Content Update 29]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
