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99D-S2 Sniper Rifle - UNSC Variant |
Clip Size: 4 Bullets |
Projectile Force: Heavy |
Bullets: 14.5 x 114mm Armor Piercing Rounds |
Effective Range: 7500 ft |
Rate of Fire: 120 Rounds per Minute |
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99D-S2 Sniper Rifle - ONI Variant |
Clip Size: 4 Bullets |
Projectile Force: Heavy |
Bullets: 14.5 x 114mm Armor Piercing Rounds |
Effective Range: 8000 ft |
Rate of Fire: 150 Rounds per Minute |
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99D-S2 Sniper Rifle
UNSC Variant
Like all UNSC grade weapons, the 99D-S2 Sniper Rifle was the standard issue that was requisitioned to all UNSC personnel for field use. The 99D-S2 Sniper Rifle is capable of a 5x and 10x optic that is capable of displaying real time infrared vision. This weapon also has an altered fore grip and stock, as well as an altered body that sports a trigger guard. Due to the limited clip capacity, and heavy recoil, this weapon is best utilized at medium to long distances. However, expert operators will be able to effectively utilize this weapon at close range, typically taking advantage of the incredible stopping power of this weapon. In most cases, a single round is sufficient to penetrate the shields of all but the highest ranking of Covenant forces. However, the rate of fire of this weapon remains one of the technical shortcomings which makes this weapon highly undesirable at close range.
ONI Variant
99D-S2 Sniper Rifle - ONI Variant is the standard sniper rifle that has been designated exclusively for ONI personnel. This weapon has been upgraded to offer more versatility and higher reliability than the UNSC counter-part. Like its UNSC counter-part, It serves as a long range counter-infantry weapon. As opposed to the standard 99D-S2 Sniper Rifle, the 99D-S2 Sniper Rifle - ONI Variant is capable of much more forceful bullet impact, allowing any user to breach even the strongest of infantry grade Covenant energy shields. This weapon is standard issue on all ONI ships as of 2555. ONI Agents and specialized fire squads can be seen using this weapon when deployed in the field.
The weapon sports a very stylish semi-matte black finish on the rubber grips, with a slight navy blue polish on the metal. The weapon itself proves highly effective against shields and power armor at any range. Although it is a highly accurate weapon, the weapon itself proves to be highly inaccurate in the hands of a novice when being used simply due to the recoil. The weapon fires single shot at velocities capable of penetrating up to 5 human targets. While this is not the most powerful sniper rifle fielded by ONI, it is certainly a top contender for the title. It is mounted with an Nightvision, infrared, and heat sensor scope capable of 5x, 10x, 20x, and 50x zoom. While the rate of fire has been slightly improved, it still remains and undesirable choice at close range.
Director Vernette's Personal Notes
The 99-D Sniper Rifle is quite a beast. Powerful, lightweight, and a gun I would never use. I don't hate sniper weapons...I just prefer to get up close and personal...so I can take your head off with a shotgun...or a bullet to your brain. Still...you have a feeling of Omnipotence when you can take a life when you are thousands of feet away. I digress...it was a sniper rifle that blessed me, and cursed me, with the pain and agony of an artificial heart...not something I will soon forget.
-Director Vernette
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