SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle

"What the hell am I supposed to do with this inside a Covenant ship?"

The Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel, abbreviated SRS99D-S2 AM, is an anti-personnel weapon system used by the United Nations Space Command.^[2] It is produced by Misriah Armory as part of its SRS99 Series.

Design details

SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifles being assembled at Misriah Armory on Mars.

Main article: SRS99 Series

The SRS99D-S2 AM is a semi-automatic, gas-operated sniper rifle that fires 14.5mm x 114mm APFSDS rounds from a 4-round magazine. It is, alongside its primary Covenant counterpart, the Type-50 particle beam rifle, the most accurate and arguably the most powerful small-arms weapon in either arsenal. The SRS99D is about 187.5cm long and is completely modular.

The SRS99D has some notable changes from the SRS99C models. First off, it is fitted with a 5x and 10x optic that shows realtime images in infrared vision when not looking through it. When looking through it, the scope shows a target's distance and elevation. The SRS99D also has an altered foregrip and stock as well as an altered body and sports a trigger guard. The barrel also now has an iron sight. This weapon does not possess a safety and has a frame that serves as a carrying handle as well as a scope protector and a folding bipod located in front of the magazine on the underside of the rifle.

Gameplay

SRS99 Series/gameplay

Changes

Changes from the SRS99C (Halo 2)

Overall higher damage and slower fire rate.
New muzzle brake with front iron sight.
Handguard, body, and stock has been altered.
The scope now shows real-time with an LCD screen and infrared vision.
It now has a trigger guard.
The SRS99D-S2 AM now has a new flat matte black color finish to it.
Recoil affects aim.

Gameplay tactics

Main article: Sniping

Campaign

In the mission Sierra 117, there is a downed Pelican at Rally Point Alpha. There is a UNSC supply box with two sniper rifles. These can be useful when you get to the dam.
After the Hunter encounter on The Storm where you must face a hammer wielding Brute Chieftain the room to the far left contains a sniper rifle. Breaking the window will allow you to snipe Covenant forces.
Because the sniper rifle is extremely powerful, but has a small combat load, it is not good practice to use this weapon against weaker enemies (i.e. Grunts, Jackals). However, the sniper rifle's penetration capabilities and superb, long range accuracy make it excellent for killing higher ranking enemies at long range like Brutes and Hunters, which, in turn, disorganizes and demoralizes the enemy troops, making combat against a large ground force easier.
Sniping fallen grenades when enemies are close by is also an effective strategy.

Multiplayer

If an enemy will be very difficult to snipe, don't waste a round on them. Wait until they're an easier target, or just switch your attention to another target.
Have a sniper set their sights on the enemy base in a CTF match, as they can take out enemy snipers and other defenders. That way, their team mates can swoop in and grab the flag.
If you can get a couple of players to cooperate, you can get to hard to access areas on maps like Valhalla, Longshore and Last Resort and snipe without worry that close range weapons like the shotgun flush you out.
The Sniper Rifle shot can be used in close combat as a shield remover, followed by a melee which will kill your opponent.
Always take your shots carefully with the sniper rifle. If you are unable to perform headshots, always aim for the body. The key to sniping is simply getting the kill, not getting a headshot every time.
Always carry a secondary close ranged weapon such as an Assault Rifle or SMG. Even more preferable are a shotgun or a Battle Rifle.
When playing Team Snipers, take your shot and then move elsewhere, so your location is not given away.

Trivia

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

A back view of the SRS99D.
An angled view of the SRS99D-S2AM of Halo 3.
An in-game left profile view of the SRS99D-S2AM of Halo 3.
First-person view of the SRS99D-S2AM in Halo 3.
The 5x scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper rifle in Halo 3: ODST.
The 5x scope of the SRS99D-S2AM sniper in Halo 3.
A design flaw with the SRS99D is that there is an ejected brass casing from the right side of the weapon; however, the ejection port is on the left side of the weapon.
Nathan Fillion, a Halo 3 voice actor, wields a real-world replica of the SRS99D.
The aiming reticule of the SRS99D.