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|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|series=[[MA5 Series]]
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|type=[[Carbine]]
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|ammotype=[[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]
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The '''MA5K Carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Operations forces]], especially by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 Series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/><ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page ???''</ref>
The '''MA5K carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]], notably the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III supersoldiers]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/>


==Design details==
==Overview==
[[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px|right|An MA5K with a modified grip and no flash suppressor.]]
[[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px|right|An MA5K with a modified grip and no flash suppressor]]
The MA5K is a carbine version of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62mm ammunition]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The weapon is likely lighter and easier to carry than larger assault weapons. Aesthetically, it resembles a cross between an MA5 ICWS and a [[BR55 Service Rifle]], and features a design that appears almost skeletal. The MA5K can be assembled in various configurations.<ref>'''''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''''' cover art</ref>
The MA5K is a shortened variant of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62x51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a carrying handle similar to that of the [[BR55 battle rifle]]. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.
 
It is likely that the MA5K was produced specifically for Special Operations forces because of its lighter frame, which would allow quicker maneuvering and a less visible profile, and probably for its lighter aural signature, which suits the requirements of commando missions well. This would make it well suited for use by [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s, as well as by vehicle crews, since it would not take up much room inside a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|drop pod]] or a vehicle.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of modern German weapons with 'K' in their designations. 'K' stands for "''kurz''", meaning "short", or "''karabiner''", meaning "carbine".
The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of 20th and 21st German weapons including the letter in their designations. 'K' stands for ''kurz'', German for short.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

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Template:Weapon Infobox The MA5K carbine is a firearm used almost exclusively by United Nations Space Command special operations forces, notably the Spartan-III supersoldiers. It is part of Misriah Armory's MA5 series.[1]

Overview

An MA5K with a modified grip and no flash suppressor

The MA5K is a shortened variant of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of 7.62x51mm FMJ-AP ammunition.[1] The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a carrying handle similar to that of the BR55 battle rifle. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.

Trivia

The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of 20th and 21st German weapons including the letter in their designations. 'K' stands for kurz, German for short.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Waypoint