SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle
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63.5 inches (161 cm)[1] |
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4-round detachable box magazine[1] |
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| “ | The Series 7 is the latest entry in the Sniper Rifle System 99 (SRS99) family of weapons. It has a limited magazine capacity, but is utterly deadly even against energy shielded heavy infantry if fired accurately. Take careful aim, and don't waste shots on Grunts or other soft targets.[2] | ” |
The Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 7 Anti-Matériel (SRS99-S7 AM), also named the S7 Sniper, is a gas-operated anti-materiél sniper rifle used by the United Nations Space Command, part of the widely-used SRS99 series of weapons manufactured by Misriah Armory.[1][4]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
- Main article: SRS99 series
The SRS99-S7 AM is a semi-automatic, gas-operated sniper rifle that fires 14.5×114mm rounds. The mounted optic is capable of 5× and 10× magnification.[1] In appearance, the SRS99-S7 AM bears great similarity to the SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle, with the scope being similar to the one used by the SRS99-AM sniper rifle. The weapon's exterior has a Code 128 barcode, which when scanned translates to S7 Sniper.[5]
Usage[edit]
The S7 is considered the culmination of decades of development and field testing during the Insurrection and Covenant war; subsequently, it was prioritized for integration into the UNSC Infinity's armament as the standard sniper rifle solution for all active deployments.[1] It was in service during the Requiem Campaign of 2558[6] and by 2560, the S7 was employed by UNSC armed forces personnel during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[3]
Variants[edit]
- S7 Flexfire Sniper: An experimental and modified variant of the sniper rifle that has an increased rate of fire, a larger magazine size of 10, and greatly increased ammo reserve. However this variant is not pinpoint accurate and only has one zoom setting, making it ineffective at long ranges.[7]
- Abbey Lime: A customised S7 built and used by Spartan Nina Kovan.
S7 Flexfire Sniper
Abbey Lime
In-game information[edit]
- Main article: S7 Sniper
| “ | The S7 Sniper is a long-range precision rifle with two zoom distances. Headshots kill most targets instantly. | ” |
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.
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| Weapon Model | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
 Defiled Sniper |
The Flood | Reach out and infect someone. | Legendary | Season 05: Reckoning | Purchase either:
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 The Surgeon |
Misriah Armory | A cure for what ails humanity. | Epic | Season 05: Reckoning | Purchase the "Hivebreaker Viper" bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR |
 M99A2S3 Stanchion |
UNSC | "Traveling at fifteen thousand meters per second, the round whistled over the highway and hit the target at the apex of his sternum. The man flew to pieces as the round buried itself in a rooster tail of pulverized asphalt." -- Halo: Contact Harvest |
Legendary | Spirit of Fire | Purchase the "Stanchion" bundle from the Shop for 1,800 cR |
 Skulltaker |
343 Industries | Just another day at the office. | Legendary | Anvil | Included with the first purchase of any 2024 Extermination bundle for 1,000 cR. |
 Veteran SRS99 |
Misriah Armory | Battle-tested and carefully maintained SRS99C-S2 anti-materiel sniper rifle. | Legendary | Great Journey | Purchase the Great Journey Premium Pass for 500 cR |
Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]
Silver Timeline[edit]
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This article contains information about the Silver Timeline, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. |
A prototype SRS99-S7 sniper rifle was used by Kai-125 during Operation: DEFIANT GLASS.[8]
Production notes[edit]
During the development, S7 Sniper's designation is printed on the weapon's body underneath the carry handle.[9] In final release, this was replaced by Misriah Armory's logo, and the designation is printed on the body near the charging handle instead.[5]
Gallery[edit]
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Developmental images[edit]
An early render of the SRS99-S7.
An early render of the SRS99-S7 in the weapon customization menu.
John-117 holding the SRS99-S7 AM in a pre-release build of Halo Infinite.
A render of the sniper rifle.
A render of the sniper rifle.
A render of the sniper rifle.
A render of the sniper rifle.
A render of the sniper rifle.
Concept art of the Defiled Sniper model.
Concept art of the "The Surgeon" model.
Screenshots[edit]
An angled view of the S7 Sniper.
A Marine wielding the SRS99-S7 AM.
A CQB-clad Spartan-IV wielding the SRS99-S7 AM.
A Spartan carrying a customized S7.
A Spartan holding the S7 in Alert carry.
A Spartan aiming with the S7.
Glare from S7s' scopes.
First-person view of inserting the magazine into the magazine well while reloading.
First-person view of pulling the charging handle while reloading.
First-person view of the S7's scope to headshot a Jiralhanae Chieftain.
The S7's scope at 5× magnification.
The S7's scope at 10× magnification.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
- Halo: The Television Series Season One
- Halo: The Rubicon Protocol
- Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon
- Halo: The Television Series Season Two
- Halo: Flashpoint
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 170
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Forge - S7 Sniper Rifle description: "The Series 7 is the latest entry in the Sniper Rifle System 99 (SRS99) family of weapons. It has a limited magazine capacity, but is utterly deadly even against energy shielded heavy infantry if fired accurately. Take careful aim, and don't waste shots on Grunts or other soft targets."
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, gameplay
- ^ Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory: "S7 Sniper Rifle. High damage sniper rifle which excels at dispatching tough opponents via head shots." (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, In-game weapon model
- ^ Halo: Vertical Umbrage: A customised SRS99-S7, Abbey Lime, is used by Spartan Kovan during the story.
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - S7 Flexfire Sniper description: "Experimental high-capacity S7 Sniper rifle, designed for a focus on mid-range encounters."
- ^ Halo: The Series, Dr. Catherine Halsey's Computer (Retrieved on Mar 25, 2022) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - December 2020 (Retrieved on Dec 9, 2020) [archive]
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