SRS99 series
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The SRS99 Series, (collectively Sniper Rifle System 99), is a series of anti-materiel sniper rifles produced by Misriah Armory and used by the United Nations Space Command armed forces.[1] The rifle is standard for snipers and is configurable according to mission requirements.
Overview[edit]
Design[edit]
The SRS99 series of snipers are gas-operated, magazine-fed, and semi-automatic.[1] Unlike most UNSC rifles, the SRS99 series is not in the "bullpup" configuration wherein the magazine is inserted behind the pistol grip, instead being inserted in front of it in a more conventional fashion.
Nearly all components of the weapon can be changed to fit the mission requirements, including the barrel assembly, (which includes the chamber), and the stock.[2] The SRS99 snipers are frequently deployed with top-mounted Oracle scopes.[1]
The SRS99 is considered a powerful, reliable and accurate family of weapons. They can be effectively utilized in a wide variety of environments, including when exposed to the vacuum of space or submerged underwater. Their standard APFSDS (armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot) ammunition allows them to eliminate most Covenant infantry targets in a single shot, and even damage and disable lightly-protected vehicles. Their substantial dimensions may make them challenging for unaugmented UNSC troops to carry, but Spartans are often able to get the best out of these weapons, the VISR link capability between their MJOLNIR armor and the optics used with SRS99 rifles combining with their formidable strength to allow them to hit difficult targets from great distances while staying highly mobile.[3]
Ammunition[edit]
- Main article: 14.5×114mm
All known weapons in the SRS99 family are, by default, chambered in the powerful 14.5x114mm cartridge. Depending on variant, place and time of usage, and even user, they have been known to make use of multiple variations of ammunition, most commonly APFSDS (armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot),[3] but HVAP (high-velocity armor-piercing) has been identified being used with SRS99-AM rifles during the Battle of Reach,[4] and Spartan Linda-058's personal SRS99-S5 AM, dubbed "Nornfang", has been employed to fire APHE (armor-piercing high-explosive) in War Games simulations.[5]
It is also possible to chamber at least some variants of the SRS99 family to fire different cartridges. Linda-058 has also in at least one instance modified an SRS99C-S2 AM to fire alternate .450-caliber ammunition.[6] SRS99s have also been known to fire specialized "grappling rounds" which are slid into the barrel, providing a means of securing ropes over long distances.[7]
History[edit]
The SRS99 entered service with the UNSC Army in 2460. Due to its modularity and ongoing manufacturer support, the SRS99 was adopted by the other Armed Forces branches in 2521.[8][1] By 2557, the S5 had become a staple of the UNSC postwar arsenal.[1]
Though introduced during the Insurrection, the SRS99's best known use was against Covenant forces during their war with humanity; it proved invaluable in eliminating most personnel types, (from Grunts to Hunters), from long-to-extreme range. It was later found to be generally effective against Promethean constructs during the two conflicts on Requiem in 2557 and 2558.
Variants[edit]
SRS99 AM[edit]
Series 2[edit]
- Main article: SRS99-S2 AM sniper rifle
- Sniper Rifle System 99C-Series 2 Anti-Matériel - A variant of SRS99 Series 2.
- Sniper Rifle System 99D-Series 2 Anti-Matériel - Another variant of the SRS99 Series 2.
Series 5[edit]
- Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel - The Series 5 variant of the SRS99.
- Arrow of Time - A specialized variant of the S5 with extended magazine and heavier cyberlink.[9]
- End of the Line - A specialized variant of the S5 with reduced recoil and higher fire rate.[10]
- Nornfang - An S5 modified and used by Linda-058.
Series 7[edit]
- Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 7 Anti-Matériel - The Series 7 variant of the SRS99.
- Abbey Lime - An S7 modified and used by Nina Kovan.
- Flexfire Sniper - An experimental S7 that features a high-capacity magazine.[11][12]
The SRS99-AM sniper rifle.
The SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle.
The SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle.
The SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle.
Arrow of Time.
End of the Line.
Nornfang.
The SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle.
Abbey Lime.
The S7 Flexfire Sniper
Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]
Silver Timeline[edit]
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Trivia[edit]
- The earlier depictions of variants from the SRS99 series, specifically those from Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST, bear significant resemblance to the real-world Denel NTW-20, an anti-material rifle developed in the 1990s by Denel Mechem. The real-world rifle has versions chambered in different cartridges, one of which is 14.5x114mm, a round with the same stated dimensions as the round fired by the SRS99.
Gallery[edit]
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The SRS99C-S2 AM in Halo: Combat Evolved.
An alternate configuration of the SRS99C-S2 AM in Halo 2.
The SRS 99D-S2 AM sniper rifle in Halo 3.
A Marine using an SRS99 with a spotter beside him in Halo 2: Anniversary.
The SRS99-S7 in Halo Infinite campaign.
First-person view of the Veteran SRS99 in Halo Infinite.
A Spartan sprinting with the Veteran SRS99 in Halo Infinite.
A Spartan carrying the Veteran SRS99 in Halo Infinite.
A Spartan takes aim with the Veteran SRS99 in Halo Infinite.
List of appearances[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 170
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 80
- ^ a b Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 192
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Nightfall
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Warzone gameplay
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, Chapter 9
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 272
- ^ Bungie.net: Sniper Rifle System 99
- ^ 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: 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 Infinite, Forge - S7 Flexfire Sniper description: "Experimental high-capacity S7 Sniper rifle, designed for a focus on mid-range encounters."
- ^ Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
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