Sniper Rifle
Production information
Manufacturer	Carrington Institute
Type	Sniper Rifle
Technical specifications
Fire Mode	Single Shot
Secondary Function	Crouch
Ideal Range	Long - Extra Long
Magazine Size	8
Maximum Ammunition	400
Usage
Era(s)	2023
Affiliation	Carrington Institute
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The Sniper Rifle is a weapon that appears in Perfect Dark. Most likely based on the WA2000, it is obviously best suited to long range combat with its powerful (1X-30X) zoom and pinpoint accuracy. Unfortunately there aren't many situations in which this is needed, and an assault rifle is usually just as effective.

It can be used at shorter ranges, though this is generally not the best idea as autoaim doesn't work with it. If you don't use autoaim anyway, it can be compared to a slightly more powerful Falcon 2 with a reduced firing rate.

The secondary function enables to user to crouch. This is required since the usual controls for crouching are instead used to adjust the zoom.

In-Game DescriptionEdit

With a powerful zoom and a high velocity bullet, this Carrington Institute weapon is one the best sniper rifles ever made. Crouch down for perfect accuracy.

AppearancesEdit

The Sniper Rifle appears in the Carrington Villa level, wielded by either Joanna (on Agent and Special Agent difficulties) or the dataDyne snipers. There is also one to be found in the bathroom, next to the body of a Carrington Institute guard. The rifle later appears in the Crash Site mission in the hands of several disguised Skedar.

NotesEdit

• Like the Falcon 2, it's not explained how dataDyne come into possession of several of these Carrington Institute weapons, considering the two are bitter rivals. Though it is possible that they were taken from the CI guards at the villa.

• The sniper rifle is called the CI 2010 in the game's manual.

• The sniper rifle is based off of the Walther WA 2000.