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{{Weapon | {{Weapon Infobox | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:MA37 Assault Rifle.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
| | |series= | ||
|type=[[wikipedia:bullpup|Bullpup]] [[wikipedia:assault rifle|assault rifle]] | |||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|variant= | |variant= | ||
|affiliation=[[ | |affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]] | ||
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|length=96.4 centimeters (38 inches) | |weight= | ||
|ammotype=[[ | |length=96.4 centimeters (38 inches)<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 9''</ref> | ||
|ammotype=[[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]] | |||
|feed=32 round magazine | |feed=32 round box magazine (Mk.IV model) | ||
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating-bolt]]{{ | |operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating-bolt]] | ||
|rate=Approximately 550 RPM{{fact}} | |||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|range= 150 meters | |||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System''', formally known as the '''Individual Combat Weapon System, Caliber 7.62 | The '''MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System''', formally known as the '''Individual Combat Weapon System, Caliber 7.62 mm, MA37''',<ref name="B.net">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24580 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Ordnance'']</ref> is the standard-issue service rifle of the [[UNSC Army]]. It is produced by [[Misriah Armory]] and is known as the '''[[MA5 series|MA5]]''' by the [[UNSC Fleet Command|Naval services]]. | ||
==Overview== | == Overview == | ||
The MA37 assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully automatic rifle that fires 7.62×51mm ammunition. | {{Main|MA5 Series}} | ||
The MA37 assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully automatic bullpup rifle that fires 7.62×51mm ammunition and was first introduced in the year [[2437]].<ref name="B.net"/> It comes standard with a rail mounted ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation unlike other MA5 series rifles, which have these features built in. | |||
The MA37 features a grip with a notch for the finger, similar to A2 pistol grip on a 20th/21st century AR-15. The barrel features a flash hider on the end which appears to be designed to direct gas (which produces flash and noise) upward, rather than forward, which would help to reduce felt recoil and muzzle climb. The rifle features a cheek riser on the receiver. The MA37 also features an ambidextrous magazine release and an ambidextrous selector switch. The MA37 also features vents on the rifle's chassis near the barrel assembly, which facilitate air cooling of the barrel as the weapon fires. | |||
Copies of the weapon were mass-produced at the Misriah Armory [[Rajtom Facility]] on [[Reach]].{{Citation needed}} | |||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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=== Differences from MA5C ICWS in ''Halo 3'' === | === Differences from MA5C ICWS in ''Halo 3'' === | ||
*Major cosmetic differences such as a more skeletal and detailed body, shorter overall length, ammunition counter appearing as an attachment rather than an integrated part of the weapon. | *Major cosmetic differences such as a more skeletal and detailed body, shorter overall length, ammunition counter appearing as an attachment rather than an integrated part of the weapon. | ||
*Maximum ammunition capacity decreased from 352 to 288 rounds. | *Maximum ammunition capacity decreased from 352 to 288 rounds. | ||
*Slower rate of fire and decreased damage per round: takes 19 shots to kill a fully shielded Spartan instead of 16. | *Slower rate of fire and decreased damage per round: takes 19 shots to kill a fully shielded Spartan instead of 16. | ||
*Larger | *Larger reticule. Short, controlled bursts are much more accurate than sustained fire. | ||
*Shots have | *Shots have [[Wikipedia:Hitscan|hitscan]] properties; shots fired would hit instantly. | ||
*Reload, melee animations, and firing sound have been changed to make it feel more like the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B]] from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | *Reload, melee animations, and firing sound have been changed to make it feel more like the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B]] from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The binary code ''01000100011000010111011001100101'' is displayed at the bottom left of the MA37's ammunition counter. This represents "Dave," in reference to Dave Candland, UI designer for ''Halo: Reach''. | *The binary code ''01000100011000010111011001100101'' is displayed at the bottom left of the MA37's ammunition counter. This represents "Dave," in reference to Dave Candland, UI designer for ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
*Although only the MA37's fully automatic setting is used in-game, the fire mode selector is modeled in the semi-automatic position. | *Although only the MA37's fully automatic setting is used in-game, the fire mode selector is modeled in the semi-automatic position. | ||
*In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' announcement trailer, the [[MA5B|MA5B assault rifle]] uses the MA37's model as a placeholder model. | *In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' announcement trailer, the [[MA5B|MA5B assault rifle]] uses the MA37's model as a placeholder model.<ref>[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary announcement trailer|''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' announcement trailer]]</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/halo-anniversary-exclusive/7ed1f10f-349c-4c47-a07a-831d12f94d63 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo: Anniversary Exclusive'']</ref> In the final game the weapon uses the MA5C's model from ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HR_MA37_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art for the weapon. | File:HR_MA37_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art for the weapon. | ||
File:MA37_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the MA37. | File:MA37_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the MA37. | ||
File:ReachSchematic - AR.png|Blueprint of the MA37 in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:ReachSchematic - AR.png|Blueprint of the MA37 in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Halo_Reach - HUD.jpg|First-person view of the MA37 in a very early build of ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Halo_Reach - HUD.jpg|First-person view of the MA37 in a very early build of ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Halo - Reach - PreAlpha.jpg|First-person view of the weapon in a later, but still non-final version of ''Reach''. | File:Halo - Reach - PreAlpha.jpg|First-person view of the weapon in a later, but still non-final version of ''Reach''. | ||
File:Reach MA37 POV.png|The MA37 from first-person perspective in the final version. | File:Reach MA37 POV.png|The MA37 from first-person perspective in the final version. | ||
File:MA37 SideText.jpg|Closeup view of the text printed on the side of the MA37. | File:MA37 SideText.jpg|Closeup view of the text printed on the side of the MA37. | ||
File:UNSC Army Trooper.jpg|An [[UNSC Army|Army]] trooper firing his MA37. | File:UNSC Army Trooper.jpg|An [[UNSC Army|Army]] trooper firing his MA37. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' | *''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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{{UNSC rifles}} | {{UNSC rifles}} | ||
[[Category:Assault rifles]] | [[Category:Assault rifles]] | ||
