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The MA5B is a gas-operated automatic rifle chambered in the widespread [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62x51mm cartridge]], most often used with standard M118 FMJ-AP ammunition,<ref name="HCE"/> though also employed with shredder<ref name="TFoRPrologue"/> and hollow-point.<ref name="SilentStorm24"/> MA5Bs typically feed from 60-round detachable box magazines,<ref name="HCE"/> which are marked with red paint when loaded with hollow-point rounds.<ref name="SilentStorm24"/> The weapon's automatic rate of fire is 15 rounds per second,<ref name="TFoRPrologue"/> but it can be limited to semi-automatic<ref name="SilentStorm27"/> or 3-round burst via a fire selector to conserve ammunition and alter firing pattern.<ref name="SilentStorm24"/> | The MA5B is a gas-operated automatic rifle chambered in the widespread [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62x51mm cartridge]], most often used with standard M118 FMJ-AP ammunition,<ref name="HCE"/> though also employed with shredder<ref name="TFoRPrologue"/> and hollow-point.<ref name="SilentStorm24"/> MA5Bs typically feed from 60-round detachable box magazines,<ref name="HCE"/> which are marked with red paint when loaded with hollow-point rounds.<ref name="SilentStorm24"/> The weapon's automatic rate of fire is 15 rounds per second,<ref name="TFoRPrologue"/> but it can be limited to semi-automatic<ref name="SilentStorm27"/> or 3-round burst via a fire selector to conserve ammunition and alter firing pattern.<ref name="SilentStorm24"/> | ||
One significant aspect of the MA5B's design is its capacity for modification. Its barrel | One significant aspect of the MA5B's design is its capacity for modification. Its barrel can be adapted for use with suppressors to combat the conspicuous report of the weapon's firing, making it especially suitable for stealth fighting;<ref name="SoR2">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 2''</ref> [[SPARTAN-IIs]] made use of this attribute during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]].<ref name="TFoR20">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', Chapter 20</ref> Early in the [[Covenant War]], SPARTAN-IIs also frequently employed MA5Bs with underslung [[M301 40mm Grenade Launcher|M301 40mm launchers]] to fire HE grenades, notably during [[Operation: SILENT STORM]]<ref name="SilentStorm8">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 8</ref> and the [[Skirmish over Netherop|salvage operation on Netherop]].<ref name="Oblivion13">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', Chapter 13</ref> | ||
[[File:Assault-rifle.png|thumb|right|A schematic view of the MA5B.]] | [[File:Assault-rifle.png|thumb|right|A schematic view of the MA5B.]] | ||
The most characteristic part of the MA5B's architecture is the accentuated shroud situated atop the barrel, which houses the weapon's integrated computer and display. While most [[MA5 series|MA5 ICWS rifles]] feature this to some extent, on the MA5B | The most characteristic part of the MA5B's architecture is the accentuated shroud situated atop the barrel, which houses the weapon's integrated computer and display. While most [[MA5 series|MA5 ICWS rifles]] feature this to some extent, it is most prominent on the MA5B. The magazine which feeds the rifle is inserted behind the thumbhole pistol grip in a bullpup configuration, another trait typical of the ICWS series. The charging handle is an inconspicuous rounded-off protrusion on the left of the weapon's body, and the ejection port is situated on the right. The weapon's horizontal foregrip plays host to a forward-facing [[flashlight]], bearing a prominent green button on both sides of the weapon. The barrel of the MA5B lacks any form of muzzle device (unless fitted with a suppressor).<ref name="TFoR20"/> The finish of the weapon is a dull grey, with a darker grey color for the foregrip, pistol grip and stock.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', [http://images/f/f7/AR.jpg UNSC Assault Rifle cinematic model]</ref> As the cowling appears to mount no optical device, the only evident means by which the weapon is aimed is via [[Heads-up display|HUD-based targeting reticle]], such as that of [[MJOLNIR Mark V]],<ref name="CEMHUD">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Manual|Halo: Combat Evolved Manual, Page 14, "Targeting Reticle"]]''</ref> or by eyesight alone.<ref name="MWMonsters">''[[Halo Wars]]'' [[Escape (Halo Wars level)|Escape (Halo Wars level)|Campaign level "Escape", "Monsters" cutscene]]</ref> | ||
===Functionality=== | ===Functionality=== | ||