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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

Changes from MA37 ICWS in Halo: Reach

  • 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.

Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians

  • Can now be zoomed in using the Smart Scope and have its spread eliminated at the cost of added recoil
  • Smaller reticle/higher accuracy

Halo Online

In Halo Online the MA5D comes in several variants.

  • The default MA5D has a 32 round magazine and 352 rounds in maximum reserve ammo.
  • The DMG MA5D does more damage than the standard MA5D at the cost of fire rate. It has a 28 round magazine and 152 rounds in maximum reserve ammo.
  • The ROF MA5D has a faster fire rate for the first five rounds fired, matching the M7 SMG's 900 RPM. It has a 32 round magazine and 304 rounds in maximum reserve ammo.
  • The ADV MA5D is more accurate than the standard MA5D. It has a 32 round magazine and 256 rounds in maximum reserve ammo.
  • The SNP MA5D features a variable-zoom scope similar to the SRS99 series.
  • The MAG MA5D has an increased magazine size.
  • The golden MA5D has superior stats all around. It has a 40 round magazine and 200 rounds in maximum reserve ammo.

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.

  • 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 on Shrine.

    An MA5D being used in Halo 2 Anniversary multiplayer on Shrine.

  • First-person view of the MA5D being used on Stonetown.

    First-person view of the MA5D being used on Stonetown.

  • The MA5D being used by a Spartan on Stonetown.

    The MA5D being used by a Spartan on Stonetown.

  • A render of the MA5D from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

    A render of the MA5D from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the MA5D in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Empire.

    First-person view of the MA5D in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Empire.

  • Smart Scope with the MA5D in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.

    Smart Scope with the MA5D in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.

  • The default MA5D on Diamondback in Halo Online.

    The default MA5D on Diamondback in Halo Online.

  • A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.

    A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.

Halo 4 Skins

  • PRM(Prime) skin.

    PRM(Prime) skin.

  • PDT(Predator) skin.

    PDT(Predator) skin.

  • RPT(Riptide) skin.

    RPT(Riptide) skin.

  • TTH(Teeth) skin.

    TTH(Teeth) skin.

  • TRM(Trauma) skin.

    TRM(Trauma) skin.

Halo Online variants

  • The DMG MA5D on Edge.

    The DMG MA5D on Edge.

  • The ROF MA5D on Edge.

    The ROF MA5D on Edge.

  • The ROF MA5D in the customization menu.

    The ROF MA5D in the customization menu.

  • The ADV MA5D on Reactor

    The ADV MA5D on Reactor

  • The golden MA5D on Riverworld.

    The golden MA5D on Riverworld.

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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