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|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
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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> It is a successor to the [[Sniper rifle|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 S5 model was designed and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="GI 522012"/>
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}}
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==Overview==
===Design details===
{{Main|SRS99 Series}}
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}}
 
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===
*'''[[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.}}
*'''[[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.}}
*'''[[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.}}
<gallery>
File:Halo 5 Sniper EotL.png|End of the Line.
File:H5G Arrow of time.png|Arrow of Time.
File:H5G Nornfang.png|Nornfang.
</gallery>
 
===Operational history===
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}}
 
==In-game information==
{{Main
|1=Sniper_Rifle#Halo_4
|l1=Sniper Rifle
}}
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.
 
==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]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s multiplayer before being replaced by the [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]].
 
==Gallery==
==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>
File:SniperRifle-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-SRS99S5AM-SniperRifle-SideViews.png|In-game profile views of the SRS99-S5 AM in ''Halo 4''.
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-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 in ''Halo 4''.
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-S5 AM in [[Capture The Flag]] on [[Exile]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:SRS99-S5 AM Box Magazine.jpg|The box magazine of the SRS99-S5 AM in ''Halo 4''.
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:H5GB-SRS99S5HUD.png|The SRS99-S5 AM on [[Empire]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5GB-SRS99S5zoom5x.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the SRS99-S5 AM in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5G-SRS99S5.png|The SRS99-S5 AM in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SRS99S5HUD1.png|First-person view of the SRS99-S5 by [[Edward Buck]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Buck&SRS99S5.png|Edward Buck with an SRS99-S5 AM on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-SRS99S5HUD.png|First-person view of the SRS99-S5 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SRS99S54xzoom.png|4× zoom in ''Halo 5: Guardians''..
File:H5G-SRS99S59xzoom.png|9× zoom 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:HO-SRS99S5.jpg|The SRS99-S5AM on [[Riverworld]] in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
</gallery>
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-SniperRifle-Schematic.jpg|HUD Icon of the Sniper Rifle in the upcoming ''Halo 4''.
File:REQ Certification Sniper Rifle.png|SRS99-S5 Certification.
File:H4-SRS99S5AM-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Sniper Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:REQ Card - Sniper Rifle.png|SRS99-S5.
File:H4-MP-SniperRifle-ScopeZoom.jpg|View through the Sniper Rifle's scope in ''Halo 4'' multiplayer.
File:Endoftheline.jpg|''End Of The Line''.
File:H4-CTF-SRS99S5AM.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] wielding the SRS99-S5AM in Capture The Flag.
File:REQ card - Arrow of Time.jpg|''Arrow of Time''.
File:Scope.png|Looking through the scope of the rifle in ''[[Halo 4]]'', as seen in [[Red vs. Blue|RvB]]: Remember to Not Forget.
File:Halo4sniperscope01.png|Another view of the zoomed scope in ''Halo 4'', as seen in RvB: Remember to Not Forget.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Videos==
{{#widget:YouTube|id=gTOVnihsNLY|width=300|height=250}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
** ''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
* ''[[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 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]''
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
* ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
* ''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


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


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


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

Latest revision as of 17:37, September 12, 2024

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[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]

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

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]

Concept art and illustrations[edit]

Developmental images[edit]

Promotional images[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

Videos[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  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[edit]

  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."