SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle
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The Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel (SRS99-S5 AM) is a gas-operated anti-materiél sniper rifle used by the United Nations Space Command, part of the widely-used SRS99 series of weapons.[6] The S5 model is designed and manufactured by Misriah Armory.[6][1][2][3]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
- Main article: SRS99 Series
The SRS99-S5 AM is a semi-automatic, gas-operated sniper rifle that fires 14.5×114mm M232 armour-piercing fin-stabilising discarding sabot rounds from a 4-round magazine. The weapon's internals are nearly identical to that of the previous Series 2 models - key differences instead lie in the weapon's strong carrying handle, standard weapon attachment rails, and a heavily ruggedized frame.[2] By default, the Series 5 is equipped with the Oracle R-variant scope - featuring 4×-9× magnification and the capability to smart-link with a compatible heads-up display.[3]
Despite being a widely-used rifle in the post-war conflicts, the Series 5 was primarily developed and intended for use by augmented human personnel such as those of Spartan Operations.[2]
Variants[edit]
- End of the Line: The End of the Line features reduced recoil and a faster rate of fire, but has less stopping power than the base SRS99-S5.[7]
- Arrow of Time: The Arrow of Time features an extended magazine and heavy-duty cyberlink that prevents its user from descoping when shot. However, it does have more recoil than the standard SRS99-S5.[8]
- Nornfang: Nornfang is the personal sniper rifle of Spartan-II Linda-058. It features Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (APHE) rounds, resulting in a greatly increased damage output. When in use, the user is shrouded in a fiery aura. Nornfang's ammunition pool isn't shared with other sniper rifles.[9]
End of the Line.
Arrow of Time.
Nornfang.
Operational history[edit]
The Series 5 came into prominence within the UNSC towards the end of the Human-Covenant War. In the postwar era, it has become a staple of the military's arsenal;[3] by 2558 the Series 5 had become the model most highly-produced by Misriah manufacturing facilities.[1]
In-game information[edit]
- Main article: Sniper_Rifle (gameplay) § Halo 4
The Sniper Rifle is a 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.
Trivia[edit]
- The maximum range for the scope's rangefinder is 343 meters.
- The SRS99-S5 was used as a placeholder for the sniper rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer before being replaced by the SRS99-AM sniper rifle.
Gallery[edit]
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Concept art and illustrations[edit]
Early concept art for the SRS99-5's scope in Halo 4.
Concept art of the SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle for Halo 4.
John-117 using a SRS99-S5 on the cover of Halo: Escalation Issue 8.
Linda-058 using an SRS99-S5 on the cover of Halo: Lone Wolf Issue 1.
Halo 5: Guardians concept art of a cloaked John-117 using the weapon.
Developmental images[edit]
Schematic of the SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 4.
A render of the SRS99-S5 AM scope for Halo 4.
An early rendition of the scope of the rifle, as seen in RvB: Remember to Not Forget.
The SRS99-S5 AM in an early build of Halo 2: Anniversary. It was replaced by the SRS99AM in the final build.
A render of the SRS99-S5 AM from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.
Promotional images[edit]
The SRS-99 S5 AM in Hunt the Truth.
Screenshots[edit]
HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in Halo 4.
In-game profile views of the SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 4.
First-person view of the SRS99-S5 AM by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.
First-person view of the Sniper Rifle on the Halo 4 multiplayer map Longbow.
View through the Sniper Rifle's scope on Longbow in Halo 4.
A two-man sniper team of Spartan-IVs wielding sniper rifles on Ragnarok in Halo 4.
A SPARTAN-IV wielding the SRS99-S5 AM in Capture The Flag on Exile in Halo 4.
The box magazine of the SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 4.
The SRS-99 S5 AM demonstrating its anti-matériel capabilities by destroying an M12 Warthog on Perdition in Halo 4.
The SRS99-S5 AM on Empire in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
Smart Scope with the SRS99-S5 AM in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
The SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 5: Guardians.
First-person view of the SRS99-S5 by Edward Buck in Halo 5: Guardians.
Edward Buck with an SRS99-S5 AM on Genesis.
First-person view of the SRS99-S5 in Halo 5: Guardians.
4× zoom in Halo 5: Guardians..
9× zoom in Halo 5: Guardians..
A Miner using an SRS99-S5 AM during the Battle of Meridian in Halo 5: Guardians.
The SRS99-S5AM on Riverworld in Halo Online.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]
SRS99-S5 Certification.
SRS99-S5.
End Of The Line.
Arrow of Time.
Videos[edit]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Initiation
- Halo: Escalation
- Hunt the Truth
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo Mythos
- Halo: Envoy
- Halo: Bad Blood
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Lone Wolf
- Halo: Shadows of Reach
- Halo: The Rubicon Protocol
Notes[edit]
- ^ The tick marks on the SRS99-S5 AM's smart-linked scope range between 0 and 2,300 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 66
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Waypoint, Sniper Rifle (Retrieved on Sep 14, 2016) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 170
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Sniper Rifle (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Infinity Briefing Packet
- ^ a b Game Informer, The Arsenal of Halo 4 (Retrieved on May 29, 2023) [archive]
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: End of the Line description "All good things must come to an end. Improved Sniper Rifle with reduced recoil, but emphasis on faster rate-of-fire has slightly reduced damage."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Arrow of Time description "There's no going back. Advanced Sniper Rifle with extended magazine and heavy-duty cyberlink that prevents descope. Unfortunately, the weapon does have extra recoil to compensate for."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Nornfang description "A master-crafted instrument of death and destruction. Mythic Sniper Rifle firing high explosive armor piercing [APHE] rounds that increases overall damage. In addition, Linda's modifications ensure the Motion Tracker is visible even when using Zoom."
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