Sniper Competitions

To keep their skills as razor sharp as they need to be, the snipers hold biweekly competitions. These contests consist of accuracy, speed and distance shooting. During accuracy shooting, each sniper is given the same model weapon and told to engage paper targets. The targets are spaced at fifty meter intervals starting at 50 meters and ending at 750 meters. The targets are standard 10 point paper targets. Scoring is achieved by dividing the number you hit on the paper target by 10, and then multiplying that number times the distance of the target. An example: Jace Sarvis hits a 9 on a target 450 meters away. (9/10) * 450 = 405. Sarvis gets 405 points for that target. Garik Orn hits a 10 on the same target, also at 450 meters. (10/10) * 450 = 450. Range and accuracy play a factor in the competitions. For example, a hit of 5 on a target 900 meters away is worth the same amount of points as a hit of 10 on a target 450 meters away. (5/10) * 900 = 450 || (10/10) * 450 = 450

Currently, Kell Rekkon holds the record for most accurate shooter with a near perfect score of 5850 points. The maximum achievable is 6000.

Speed trials are performed on five paper targets at a range of 300 meters. The targets are laterally spaced 10 meters apart. Accuracy plays as crucial a role as speed. Each sniper is given an identical model semi-automatic rifle with five rounds in the magazine. Scoring is achieved by adding the hit points from all five targets, and dividing by the amount of time (in seconds) it took from the whistle blow until the fifth bullet is fired. The higher the score the better. The sniper is allowed to set up his rifle and lie down behind it, but not allowed to touch his rifle until the whistle blows. When his trial starts he must take his rifle, aim for and engage the first target.

An example of scoring:
Kell Rekkon shoots a combined total of 43 (9, 8, 9, 7, 10) in 10 seconds. 43 / 10 = 4.3
Zon Gamb shoots a combined total of 35 (7, 6, 8, 7, 7) in 8 seconds. 35 / 8 = 4.375
Zon won this competition.

Currently, Cobb Mansell holds the record for speed shooting with a combined total of 40 (8, 9, 10, 6, 7) in five seconds for a point value of 8.

Distance shooting trials are performed on a modified treadwell droid. The droid is told to move out to a certain distance and either remain stationary (for stationary and extreme distance shots) or move at a rate of 1 meter per second (for moving target distance shots). The droid is equipped with a small laser range finder concealed in an armored housing to protect it from incoming bullets. The droid aims it's laser at a small target mounted directly beside the shooter's position. Through a trigonometric equation is figures out it's exact distance from the shooter's position and makes adjustments as needed. It is accurate to within five centimeters. The shooter then engages the droid. Time is not a factor, the shooter can aim for as long as he wishes. Scoring is achieved by the same formula as accuracy shooting - (hit / 10) * distance. Maximum range for a distance shot is capped at 1500 meters. Moving target shots are also capped at 1500 meters.

Currently, Kell Rekkon holds the record for most accurate long shot (stationary) with a hit of 9 on a target at 1300 meters - or 1170 points
Dar Moor holds the record for most accurate long shot on a moving target with a hit of 7 on a target 1100 meters - or 770 points.

Extreme distance shooting is the final event. Minimum distance for this event is 1500 meters - there is no maximum. Scoring is on a hit / no hit basis. Each sniper is free to choose whichever rifle he wishes, though the Haskins M500 and Barrett M85 are the two weapons most frequently chosen by the shooters. Both are .50 caliber and offer extreme range. Once again the target droid is used. The shooter tells it to set itself at a certain distance and remain stationary. The sniper then engages the target.

Currently, Mace Devron holds the record for farthest distance at which the target was hit - a stunning 2200 meters.

Note: All sniping is done from The Nest, a ledge 20 meters above the ground, so that snipers have a clearer shot at the target.

[Target Droid]

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This is an original work by Ross Hedvicek