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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|H3|UP}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon
|name=SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle
| image=[[Image:SRS99D-S2_AM_Sniper_Rifle.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:H3-SRS99DS2AM-SniperRifleSide.png|350px]]
| name=SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="HLHAR">''[[Halo: Landfall]]'', [[Halo: Arms Race]]</ref>
| manufacturer=
|series=[[SRS99 Series]]<ref name="manual">''[[Halo 3]]'', [[Halo 3 Instruction Manual|Instruction manual]]</ref>
| model=Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 AM
|type=Sniper rifle, anti-materiel{{Ref/Reuse|manual}}
| type=Anti Material Sniper Rifle
|cost=
| cost=
|variant=
| size=73.8in, Handheld, Two-Handed
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
| damage per hit=Very High
|length=
| magazine=4 rounds
|width=
| maxammo=24 rounds or 6 magazines
|height=
| fire=Semi-Automatic
|weight=44lb (19.96kg){{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}}
| ammotype=14.5x114mm AP-FS-DS(Armor-Piercing, Fin-Stabilized, Discarding Sabot)
|ammotype=[[14.5x114mm]]{{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}}
| operation=Gas-Operated
|capacity=
| rate of fire=Average, About 1 Round per Second
|feed=4-round detachable box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|manual}}
| accuracy=97.3%
|operation=
| range=Close, Medium, Long, Very Long
|rate=
| era=
|velocity=
| counterpart=[[Beam Rifle]]
|optics=
| counterwep=*@ Close Range: [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]]
|range=4,920ft (1,500 metres){{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}}
*@ Medium Range:[[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]]
*@ Long Range:[[Beam Rifle]], [[Spartan Laser]]
| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
}}
{{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>}}
''For tactics on the SRS99D-S2 AM, look at [http://h2.halowiki.net/p/Main_Page HaloWiki]''
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}} Nicknames for the SRS99D-S2 AM include '''Flagpole''', '''Eye of God''', '''Cherry Picker''', '''Mister''', and '''Trunk'''.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC325}}


==Overview==
The '''Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 AM''', more commonly known as the '''SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle''' is ground firearm used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].
===Design===
{{Main|SRS99 Series}}
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>


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}}
== Introduction ==


===Performance===
The SRS99D, which is a variant of the [[SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle]] seen in [[Halo: CE]] and [[Halo 2]], is making its debut in [[Halo 3]]. It is an extremely powerful weapon and is relatively the same as the [[SRS99C]] but with some design and technical changes. This weapon is seen in the [[Halo 3 Beta]].
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}}
[[Image:HaloArmsRace4.JPG|left|thumb|300px|SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifles being machine assembled presumably at [[Misriah|Misriah Mfg.]] on [[Mars]]. ]]


===Development History===
== Summary ==
[[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===
It is a semi-automatic, gas-operated, magazine-fed, long-ranged weapon. It is relatively the same as the [[SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle]] but with some design and technical changes. It still fires the 14.5x114mm APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) rounds semi-automatically from a four round magazine. It still has a 5x and 10x scope with real-time display but now it shows everything with an LCD screen that shows an infrared view of what the scope sees. Its power as well as accuracy and range are relatively the same compared to the [[SRS99C]]. Its rate of fire has slightly dropped, however. It also has more recoil, forcing the user to readjust the sights after every shot.
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===
== Physical Description And Appearance ==
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>


==In-game information==
The SRS99D is gas-operated and therefore must be cocked to load the first round. The bolt used to chamber the round is located on the left side of the weapon and moves during operation. From then on, the gases from the previous round forces the bolt back and forth and continues to do so until the mag is empty. Once the mag is empty, the bolt (although not illustrated in the [[Halo 3 Beta]]) locks back. After a new mag is inserted, the bolt must be pushed forward to chamber a new round. The ejection port is located on the right side of the weapon and possesses a dirt cover.
{{Main
 
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The SRS99D, having a rifled barrel, is about 73.8in long and is completely interchangeable. From the barrel to the breech to the stock everything can be changed to fit the current situation and satisfy the operator. The SRS99D in [[Halo 3]] has some notable changes from the [[SRS99C]]. First off, it is fitted with a 5x and 10x scope that shows real time images in infrared vision when not looking through it (it is unknown whether the infrared vision can be activated while looking through the scope). When looking through it, the scope shows a target's distance and elevation as well as the current wind velocity; it is unknown if these will be a factor for bullet trajectory. The SRS99D also has an altered foregrip and stock and sports a trigger guard. The barrel also now has a iron sight. This weapon does not posses a safety and has a frame that serves as a carrying handle as well as a scope protector, as well as a folding biped located in front of the magazine on the underside of the gun.
|l1=Sniper Rifle
 
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This weapon is making its debut in [[Halo 3]]. It appeared in [[Halo: CE]] and [[Halo 2]] as the [[SRS99C-S2 AM]] and the [[SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle#SRS99C-S2 AMB Sniper Rifle|SRS99C-S2 AMB]] respectively.
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.
 
== Changes From The SRS99C ==
 
*New muzzle brake with front iron sight
*Foregrip and stock has been altered
*The scope now shows real-time with an LCD screen and infrared/topographic vision
*Now has a trigger guard
*The range & elevation indicator from Halo 1 has returned. It also displays wind velocity now.
*The SRS99D-S2 AM now has a new flat matte black color finish to it
*Decreased rate of fire
*Increased recoil
 
== Ammunition ==
 
The Sniper Rifle has one of the most advanced ammunition types in the game. Its rounds are large in both length and width, and are equipped with four symmetrical fins on the sides of the round, stabilizing its trajectory to results of amazing accuracy, with a hit ratio of 97.3%. While these fins provide increased accuracy, they also prevent a seal from forming between the bullet and barrel. A sabot is used to plug up this empty space, and is forcefully discarded from the bullet upon leaving the barrel.
 
The rounds themselves were inspired by the 14.5 × 114 mm Russian made projectile, used primarily in HMGs and Sniper Rifles. The rounds are described as being made of very hard metal, so they are probably made of a skin of hardened steel or titanium, with a hardened core of super dense tungsten or depleted uranium for maximum penetration. However, despite being labeled as Armor Piercing, the Sniper Bullet is actually Anti-Material, meaning that it is specifically designed to pierce body armor, energy shielding, and all types of flesh, but not heavy armor plating, like that of a tank. Therefore, the weapon is entirely useless against vehicles unless you have a clear head or body shot.
 
The large caliber rounds make necessary for a small magazine size and small combat loads (28 rounds total in Halo 1, 24 rounds in Halo 2.) However, a "full combat load" was described in Halo: First Strike, and in the Halo 1 level Truth and Reconciliation you start with a Sniper Rifle that has a 68 round load.
 
In Halo 1, the SR round is very powerful. On Normal Difficulties, one direct shot to the head of any Elite (i.e. Minor, Major, Zealot) will result in an instant kill.
 
== Scope ==
 
The SRS99D-S2 AM Sniper Rifle offers an electronic scope which provides 2x or 10x magnification. While looking through the scope without engaging the electronic magnification, an infrared and topographic view of the surroundings is seen. However, while engaging the electronic scope, in the bottom left-hand side appears the phrases: DIST, ELEV, and WIND, indicating that the sniper rifle has the capability to measure such variables. However, the current distance on target, elevation inclination/disinclination, and wind conditions are not actually displayed.
 
== Influences ==
 
The sniper rifle appears to be heavily inspired by (if not directly copied from) the Barrett .50 caliber rifles (most notably the Barret M82 ), the M107 sniper rifle, and the South African NTW-20 . Many of the features present in the Halo version are included in both weapons, such as the recoil-dampening piston, the general look of the receiver, the magazine placement, muzzle brake, and many other attributes. In addition, the Sniper bullet (14.5 × 114mm) is an actual rifle cartridge, developed by the Russian Army for Anti-Tank Rifles, Heavy Machine Guns, and Sniper Rifles. However, the real 14.5 mm round has a standard cartridge design, whereas the round used in Halo is an APFSDS round (Armor-Piercing, Fin-Stabilized, Discarding Sabot).
 
== Sniper Medals ==
 
In Multiplayer, a player can win a the following medals by using the SRS99D:
* Sniper Kill! - Kill an opponent by using a [[Sniper Rifle (disambiguation)|sniping weapon]]. [[Image:Sniper Kill Medal.gif|60px]]
* Sniper Spree! - Snipe 5 opponents in a row without dying. [[Image:Sniper Spree.gif]]
* Sharpshooter - Snipe 10 opponents in a row without dying. [[Image:Sharpshooter.gif]]
 
== Related Links ==
 
*[[SRS99C-S2 AM]]
*[[SRS99C-S2 AMB]]
*[[Beam Rifle]]


==Trivia==
== Images ==
{{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 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==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Landfall SniperRifle Prop Photo 1.jpg|The SRS99D prop built by [[WETA Workshop]] for ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
Image:Halo-3-rearsniperrifle.jpg
File:Landfall SniperRifle Prop Photo 2.jpg|Another look at WETA's prop.
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: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: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:Halo-3-20070923025056025.jpg|The 10× scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper in ''Halo 3''.
File:MCC-H3 Screenshot SniperRifle-AvalancheSkin.png|The SRS99D with the [[Skins (Halo 3)|Avalanche]] skin applied in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
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.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== Sources ==
*''[[Believe]]''
 
**''[[Enemy Weapon]]'' {{1st}}
<references/>
*''[[Halo Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Arms Race]]''
**''[[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==
*[http://www.halo3.com Halo3.com]
{{Ref/Sources}}


==See also==
{{WepList}}
*[[Type-50 particle beam rifle]]


{{UNSC rifles}}
[[Category:Held Weapons]]
[[Category:Rifles]]
[[Category:Human Weapons]]
[[Category:UNSC]]
[[Category:Weapons]]

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