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File:FUD Silva Field Armor.jpg|Cadet [[Chyler Silva]] wielding an MA5D assault rifle during training in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:H4-Concept-MA5D.jpg|Concept art of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Concept-MA5D.jpg|Concept art of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MA5D-Schematic.jpg|HUD Icon of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MA5D-Schematic.jpg|HUD Icon of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.
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File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-SteelSkin.png|MA5D assault rifle with the "Turbine" skin.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-SteelSkin.png|MA5D assault rifle with the "Turbine" skin.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-PrimeSkin.png|MA5D assault rifle with the "Prime" skin.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-PrimeSkin.png|MA5D assault rifle with the "Prime" skin.
File:Assault Rifle Riptide skin.jpg|MA5D Assault rifle with the "Riptide" skin.
File:Halo4-MasterChief-John117.png|[[John-117]] wielding an MA5D.
File:Halo4-MasterChief-John117.png|[[John-117]] wielding an MA5D.
File:H4-MJOLNIR-GEN2.png|A SPARTAN-IV wielding an MA5D.
File:H4-MJOLNIR-GEN2.png|A SPARTAN-IV wielding an MA5D.
File:H4-E3-Campaign-7.jpg|John-117 wielding an MA5D against a [[Promethean Knight]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-E3-Campaign-7.jpg|John-117 wielding an MA5D against a [[Promethean Knight]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Selecting Ordnance Speed 02.jpg|The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine.
File:H4-Selecting Ordnance Speed 02.jpg|The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine.
File:H4-MCtoy-Prototype.png|A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.
File:FUD Silva Field Armor.jpg|Cadet [[Chyler Silva]] wielding an MA5D assault rifle during training in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:MA5D Assault Rifle.png|Blueprint of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''
File:MA5D Assault Rifle.png|Blueprint of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''
File:M118 7 62x51mm FMJ-AP.jpg|Closeup of an M118 FMJ-AP cartridge in an MA5D's magazine in ''Halo 4''.
File:M118 7 62x51mm FMJ-AP.jpg|Closeup of an M118 FMJ-AP cartridge in an MA5D's magazine in ''Halo 4''.
File:MA5D box magazine.jpg|The MA5D's magazine.
File:MA5D box magazine.jpg|The MA5D's magazine.
File:MA5D SideText.jpg|Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.
File:MA5D SideText.jpg|Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.
File:Assault Rifle Riptide skin.jpg|MA5D Assault rifle with the "Riptide" skin.
File:GamescomH2AMA5.jpg|An MA5D being used in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' multiplayer.
File:Halo5 AR.png|An MA5D assault rifle render from ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:Halo5 AR.png|An MA5D assault rifle render from ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H4-MCtoy-Prototype.png|A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.
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Revision as of 15:25, August 13, 2014

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The MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System (ICWS) is an assault rifle used by the United Nations Space Command. Like the rest of the MA5 series, the MA5D is designed and manufactured by Misriah Armory.[1]

Overview

The MA5D assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully automatic bullpup rifle that fires standard 7.62x51mm FMJ-AP ammunition from a 32-round detachable box magazine.[2] It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. It bears few design differences from the MA5C apart from an integrated muzzle brake.

The MA5D ICWS was in limited service use as early as 2526 when it was issued to officer cadets, drill instructors, and security personnel at the Corbulo Academy of Military Science, as well as Spartan Blue Team.[3][4] It saw continued use throughout the war, though the MA5's B and C variants remained more common.[5][6][7] By 2557 the MA5D had become standard issue. It is now favored due to its ruggedness and ability to withstand the conditions that are often faced on frontier colonies.[8]


Gameplay

Differences from MA37 ICWS in Halo: Reach

  • Altered firing sound
  • Heavier but more controllable reticle bloom
  • More damage per round: only 13 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 19.
  • Slightly increased rate of fire
  • Maximum reserve ammo has been reduced from 288 rounds to 256 rounds, and a standard reserve of 224 rounds, forcing the player to scavenge for ammo more frequently.

Gallery

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  • Cadet Chyler Silva wielding an MA5D assault rifle during training in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.

    Cadet Chyler Silva wielding an MA5D assault rifle during training in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.

  • Concept art of the MA5D in Halo 4.

    Concept art of the MA5D in Halo 4.

  • HUD Icon of the MA5D in Halo 4.

    HUD Icon of the MA5D in Halo 4.

  • Left side view of the MA5D ICWS AR.

    Left side view of the MA5D ICWS AR.

  • MA5D assault rifle with the "Predator" skin.

    MA5D assault rifle with the "Predator" skin.

  • MA5D assault rifle with the "Turbine" skin.

    MA5D assault rifle with the "Turbine" skin.

  • MA5D assault rifle with the "Prime" skin.

    MA5D assault rifle with the "Prime" skin.

  • MA5D Assault rifle with the "Riptide" skin.

    MA5D Assault rifle with the "Riptide" skin.

  • John-117 wielding an MA5D.

    John-117 wielding an MA5D.

  • A SPARTAN-IV wielding an MA5D.

    A SPARTAN-IV wielding an MA5D.

  • John-117 wielding an MA5D against a Promethean Knight in Halo 4.

    John-117 wielding an MA5D against a Promethean Knight in Halo 4.

  • The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine.

    The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine.

  • Blueprint of the MA5D in Halo 4

    Blueprint of the MA5D in Halo 4

  • Closeup of an M118 FMJ-AP cartridge in an MA5D's magazine in Halo 4.

    Closeup of an M118 FMJ-AP cartridge in an MA5D's magazine in Halo 4.

  • The MA5D's magazine.

    The MA5D's magazine.

  • Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.

    Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.

  • An MA5D being used in Halo 2 Anniversary multiplayer.

    An MA5D being used in Halo 2 Anniversary multiplayer.

  • An MA5D assault rifle render from Halo 5: Guardians.

    An MA5D assault rifle render from Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.

    A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.

Videos

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List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Game Informer: The Arsenal of Halo 4
  2. ^ Halo 4 Official Site: Ordnance + Armor
  3. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  4. ^ 343 Sparkast 014
  5. ^ Halo 4, Prologue
  6. ^ Halo: Initiation, Issue 1
  7. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue 7
  8. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named H4VG

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List of rifles and carbines used by humanity
MA series MA1 • MA2B • MA3A • MA40 (Longshot)
MA5 series variants MA37 • MA5B • MA5C • MA5D
Other assault rifles HMG-38 Monitor Rifle • VK78 Commando (Impact)
CM 300 • M6J/C • MA5K
BR55 series XBR55 • BR55 • BR55HB
BR75 series BR75 • BR75 Breacher
BR85 series BR85 • BR85HB • BR85N
Other BR series rifles BRXX Lightfire
Other battle rifles "Maestro"
M295 • M392 • M395 (M395B)
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