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|image=[[File:H4-SniperRifle.png|350px]]
|image=[[File:H4-SniperRifle.png|350px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
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|series=SRS99
|series=[[SRS99 series]]
|type=[[Wikipedia:Anti-material rifle|Anti-material sniper rifle]]
|type=[[Wikipedia:Anti-materiel rifle|Anti-materiel sniper rifle]]
|cost=8,141 [[cR]]<ref name="brief">'''Halo 4 Limited Edition''', UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet</ref>
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|variant=
|variant=
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]]
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|length={{Convert|63.5|in|cm}} <ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 66''</ref>
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|height={{Convert|13.8|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/>
|ammotype=[[14.5×114mm]] M232 APFSDS{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|ammotype=[[14.5x114mm]] M232 APFSDS<ref name="brief"/>
|capacity=
|feed= 4-round box magazine
|feed=4-round, detachable box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|operation=Gas-operated, magazine-fed <ref name="brief"/>
|operation=Gas-operated, magazine-fed{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}
|rate=
|rate=
|velocity=
|velocity=
|range=2,300 meters (7,546 feet)<ref name="range" group="note">The [[:File:Sniperhud.jpeg|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.</ref>
|optics=[[Oracle scope|Oracle-R scope]] (4×-9× magnification){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|range={{Convert|7546|ft|m|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Note|Id=range|The [[:File:Sniperhud.jpeg|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.}}
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The '''Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel''' ('''SRS99-S5 AM''') is a [[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] [[Wikipedia:Anti-materiel rifle|anti-materiél sniper rifle]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]], part of the widely-used [[SRS99 series]] of weapons.{{Ref/Site|Id=GI 522012|URL=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx|Site=Game Informer|Page=The Arsenal of Halo 4|D=29|M=05|Y=2023}} The S5 model is designed and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|GI 522012}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


The '''Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel''', abbreviated '''SRS99-S5 AM''', is a [[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]] [[Wikipedia:Anti-materiel rifle|anti-material sniper rifle]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. <ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref> The S5 model was designed and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="GI 522012"/>
==Overview==
 
===Design details===
== Design details ==
{{Main|SRS99 Series}}
{{Main|SRS99 Series}}
The SRS99-S5 AM is a semi-automatic, gas-operated [[sniper rifle]] that fires [[14.5x114mm]] M232 APFSDS rounds from a 4-round magazine. It is, alongside its primary [[Covenant]] counterpart, the [[Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle]], the most accurate and arguably the most powerful small-arms weapon in either arsenal.
The SRS99-S5 AM is a semi-automatic, gas-operated [[Sniper rifle (disambiguation)|sniper rifle]] that fires [[14.5×114mm]] M232 [[Wikipedia:Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot|armour-piercing fin-stabilising discarding sabot]] rounds from a 4-round magazine. The weapon's internals are nearly identical to that of the previous [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|Series 2 model]]s - key differences instead lie in the weapon's strong carrying handle, standard [[weapon attachment]] rails, and a heavily ruggedized frame.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} By default, the Series 5 is equipped with the [[Oracle scope|Oracle R-variant scope]] - featuring 4×-9× magnification and the capability to [[Smart-linking|smart-link]] with a compatible [[heads-up display]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


It is a successor to the [[SRS99_Series#Known_models|S2]] variants used throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]] by the [[UNSC Navy]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]]. The S5 model incorporates many features seen on the older [[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel|SRS99]] rifle used in large numbers by the [[UNSC Army|Army]]. The SRS99-S5 AM is intended for use by [[Human augmentation|augmented]] personnel of the [[UNSC Defense Force]]. The sniper features a very strong carrying handle, standard [[weapon attachment]] rails, and a heavily ruggedized frame.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/sniper-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sniper Rifle'']</ref>
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]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


==Variants==
===Variants===
{{Main|Nornfang}}
*'''[[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.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=End of the Line description|Quote=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.}}
*'''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.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
*'''[[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.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Arrow of Time description|Quote=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.}}
*'''Arrow of Time''': The ''Arrow of Time'' features an extended magazine and heavy-duty cyberlink that prevents descope. However, it does have more recoil than the standard SRS99-S5.<ref name="H5G"/>
*'''[[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 [[Damage Boost|fiery aura]]. ''Nornfang's'' ammunition pool isn't shared with other sniper rifles.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Nornfang description|Quote=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.}}
*'''Nornfang''': ''Nornfang'' is the personal sniper rifle of Spartan-II [[Linda-058]].<ref name="H5G"/>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo 5 Sniper EotL.png|End of the Line
File:Halo 5 Sniper EotL.png|End of the Line.
File:H5G Linda Sniper rifle.png|Nornfang
File:H5G Arrow of time.png|Arrow of Time.
File:H5G Nornfang.png|Nornfang.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Gameplay ==
===Operational history===
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}}
The Series 5 came into prominence within the UNSC towards the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. In the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|postwar era]], it has become a staple of the military's arsenal;{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} by [[2558]] the Series 5 had become the model most highly-produced by Misriah manufacturing facilities.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
{{:SRS99 series/Gameplay|In multiplayer, the SRS99-S5 can be highly effective at close range in the hands of a skilled operator, as the highly damaging round is just as powerful at close range; a single round followed by a melee strike will kill a hostile almost instantly.|Rounds fired by the SRS99-S5 leave a trail that could be traced back to the sniper's location.}}
 
===Changes from Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel in ''Halo: Reach''===
==Gameplay==
*Spare ammunition reduced from 20 rounds to 16 (without Ammo)
{{Main|Sniper Rifle}}
*Reticle bloom reduced marginally.
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.
*Reloads slightly slower
===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
*Zoom reduced to 4x and 9x
*While scoped in, the weapon's scope will glimmer bright white, giving away the user's position.
*Noticeably higher bullet magnetism, increasing ease of use.
*Anti-vehicle properties reduced.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of SRS99-S5 AM Sniper Rifle}}
* The maximum range for the scope's rangefinder is 343 meters.
*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]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s multiplayer before being replaced by the [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]].
*The SRS99-S5 was used as a placeholder for the sniper rifle in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer before being replaced by the [[SRS99C-S2 AMB sniper rifle]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Normal Gallery===
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art and illustrations===
<gallery>
File:H4-SRS99_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:Halo Escalation 8.jpg|[[John-117]] using a SRS99-S5 on the cover of ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 8]]''.
File:Halo lone wolf.png|Linda-058 using an SRS99-S5 on the cover of ''[[Halo: Lone Wolf Issue 1]]''.
File:H5G Achievement MyRules.png|''Halo 5: Guardians'' concept art of a cloaked John-117 using the weapon.
</gallery>
 
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:H4-SniperRifle-Schematic.jpg|Schematic of the SRS99-S5 AM in ''Halo 4''.
File:Sniperhud.jpeg|A render of the SRS99-S5 AM scope for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Gameplay E3 Sniper.png|An early rendition of the SRS99-S5 AM through the [[HUD]] in ''Halo 4'', as shown at [[E3]] 2012.
File:Scope.png|An early rendition of the scope of the rifle, as seen in ''[[Red vs. Blue|RvB]]: Remember to Not Forget''.
File:H2AEarlySRS99.png|The SRS99-S5 AM in an early build of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. It was replaced by the [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle|SRS99AM]] in the final build.
File:Halo5 Sniper.png|A render of the SRS99-S5 AM from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Beta]] development stage of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
</gallery>
 
===Promotional images===
<gallery>
File:HTT-SRS99S5.png|The SRS-99 S5 AM in ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''.
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Scope.png|Looking through the scope of the rifle on the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map [[Adrift]], as seen in [[Red vs. Blue|RvB]]: Remember to Not Forget.
File:SniperRifle-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:SniperRifle-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-SniperRifle-Schematic.jpg|HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle on [[Longbow]].
File:H4-SRS99S5AM-SniperRifle-SideViews.png|In-game profile views of the SRS99-S5 AM in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-SRS99S5AM-SniperRifle-LeftSide.png|In-game left side view of the SRS99-S5AM.
File:H4-SRS99S5AM-FirstPerson-Campaign.png|First-person view of the SRS99-S5 AM by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-SRS99S5AM-SniperRifle-RightSide.png|In-game right side view of the SRS99-S5AM.
File:H4-SRS99S5AM-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Sniper Rifle on the ''Halo 4'' multiplayer map [[Longbow]].
File:H4-SRS99S5AM-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Sniper Rifle on the ''Halo 4'' multiplayer map [[Longbow]].
File:H4-MP-SniperRifle-ScopeZoom.jpg|View through the Sniper Rifle's scope on Longbow.
File:H4-MP-SniperRifle-ScopeZoom.jpg|View through the Sniper Rifle's scope on Longbow in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-TeamSniper-Wallpaper.jpg|A two-man sniper team of [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] wielding sniper rifles on [[Ragnarok]].
File:H4-TeamSniper-Wallpaper.jpg|A two-man sniper team of [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] wielding sniper rifles on [[Ragnarok]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-CTF-SRS99S5AM.jpg|A SPARTAN-IV wielding the SRS99-S5AM in [[Capture The Flag]] on [[Exile]].
File:H4-CTF-SRS99S5AM.jpg|A SPARTAN-IV wielding the SRS99-S5 AM in [[Capture The Flag]] on [[Exile]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:SRS99-S5 AM Box Magazine.jpg|The box magazine of the SRS99-S5AM.
File:SRS99-S5 AM Box Magazine.jpg|The box magazine of the SRS99-S5 AM in ''Halo 4''.
File:Sniperhud.jpeg|A render of the SRS99-S5AM scope.
File:H4-SRS99Scope.png|The SRS-99 S5 AM demonstrating its anti-matériel capabilities by destroying an [[M12 Warthog]] on [[Perdition]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-SRS99Scope.png|The SRS-99 S5AM demonstrating its anti-matériel capabilities by destroying an [[M12 Warthog]] on [[Perdition]].
File:H5GB-SRS99S5HUD.png|The SRS99-S5 AM on [[Empire]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H2AEarlySRS99.png|The SRS99-S5AM in an early build of the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer map [[Zenith]].
File:H5GB-SRS99S5zoom5x.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the SRS99-S5 AM in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:HTT-SRS99S5.png|The SRS-99 S5AM in ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''.
File:Halo5 Sniper.png|A render of the SRS99-S5AM from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Beta]] development stage of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5GB-SRS99S5HUD.png|The SRS99-S5AM on [[Empire]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5GB-SRS99S5zoom5x.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the SRS99-S5AM in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5G-SRS99S5.png|The SRS99-S5 AM in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SRS99S5.png|The SRS99-S5 AM in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:Minersnipe.png|A Miner uses a SRS99-S5AM during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]].  
File:H5G-SRS99S5HUD1.png|First-person view of the SRS99-S5 by [[Edward Buck]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SRS99S5HUD.png|First-person view of the SRS99-S5 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SRS99S5HUD.png|First-person view of the SRS99-S5 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SRS99S54xzoom.png|4x zoom
File:H5G-SRS99S54xzoom.png|4× zoom in ''Halo 5: Guardians''..
File:H5G-SRS99S59xzoom.png|9x zoom
File:H5G-SRS99S59xzoom.png|9× zoom in ''Halo 5: Guardians''..
File:H5G-EOTLHUD.png|First-person view of ''End of the Line'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:Minersnipe.png|A Miner using an SRS99-S5 AM during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-EOTL.png|A [[Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV using ''End of the Line''.
File:HO-SRS99S5.jpg|The SRS99-S5AM on [[Riverworld]] in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:H5G-AOTHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Arrow of Time'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-AOT.png|A Spartan with ''Arrow of Time''
File:HO-SRS99S5.jpg|The SRS99-S5AM on [[Riverworld]] in ''[[Halo Online]]''.  
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ Cards===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:REQ Certification Sniper Rifle.png|SRS99-S5 Certification
File:REQ Certification Sniper Rifle.png|SRS99-S5 Certification.
File:REQ Card - Sniper Rifle.png|SRS99-S5
File:REQ Card - Sniper Rifle.png|SRS99-S5.
File:Endoftheline.jpg|''End Of The Line''  
File:Endoftheline.jpg|''End Of The Line''.
File:Arrowoftime.jpg|''Arrow of Time''  
File:REQ card - Arrow of Time.jpg|''Arrow of Time''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Videos==
==Videos==
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
** ''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
* ''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
* ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
* ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]''  
** ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]''
*''[[Halo Online]]''
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
* ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
* ''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Note==
==Notes==
<references group="note"/>
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{UNSC rifles}}
{{UNSC rifles}}


[[Category:Rifles]]
[[Category:Rifles]]

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SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle
H4-SniperRifle.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1][2][3][4]

Model series:

SRS99 series

Type:

Anti-materiel sniper rifle

Cost:

8,141 cR[5]

Specifications

Length:

161 centimeters (63.5 in)[5][1][2][3]

Width:

22 centimeters (8.7 in)[5][1][2]

Height:

35 centimeters (13.8 in)[5][1][2]

Weight:

15.6 kilograms (34.4 lb)[5][5][2]

Ammunition type:

14.5×114mm M232 APFSDS[5][2][3]

Feed system:

4-round, detachable box magazine[5][2][3]

Operation:

Gas-operated, magazine-fed[5]

Optics:

Oracle-R scope (4×-9× magnification)[3]

Effective range:

2,300 metres (7,546 ft)[Note 1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

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

Design details

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

  • 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.

    End of the Line.

  • Arrow of Time.

    Arrow of Time.

  • Nornfang.

    Nornfang.

Operational history

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]

Gameplay

Main article: Sniper Rifle

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

  • 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

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Concept art and illustrations

Developmental images

  • Schematic of the SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 4.

    Schematic of the SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 4.

  • A render of the SRS99-S5 AM scope for Halo 4.

    A render of the SRS99-S5 AM scope for Halo 4.

  • An early rendition of the SRS99-S5 AM through the HUD in Halo 4, as shown at E3 2012.

    An early rendition of the SRS99-S5 AM through the HUD in Halo 4, as shown at E3 2012.

  • An early rendition of the scope of the rifle, as seen in RvB: Remember to Not Forget.

    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.

    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.

    A render of the SRS99-S5 AM from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

Promotional images

Screenshots

  • HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in Halo 4.

    HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in Halo 4.

  • In-game profile views of the SRS99-S5 AM 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 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.

    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.

    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 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.

    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 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 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.

    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.

    Smart Scope with the SRS99-S5 AM in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

  • The SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 5: Guardians.

    The SRS99-S5 AM in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the SRS99-S5 by Edward Buck in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the SRS99-S5 by Edward Buck in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the SRS99-S5 in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the SRS99-S5 in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • 4× zoom in Halo 5: Guardians..

    4× zoom in Halo 5: Guardians..

  • 9× 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.

    A Miner using an SRS99-S5 AM during the Battle of Meridian in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The SRS99-S5AM on Riverworld in Halo Online.

    The SRS99-S5AM on Riverworld in Halo Online.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

  • SRS99-S5 Certification.

    SRS99-S5 Certification.

  • SRS99-S5.

    SRS99-S5.

  • End Of The Line.

    End Of The Line.

  • Arrow of Time.

    Arrow of Time.

Videos

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ 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

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 66
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Waypoint, Sniper Rifle (Retrieved on Sep 14, 2016) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 170
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Sniper Rifle (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i Infinity Briefing Packet
  6. ^ a b Game Informer, The Arsenal of Halo 4 (Retrieved on May 29, 2023) [archive]
  7. ^ 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."
  8. ^ 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."
  9. ^ 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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