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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|HCW}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Ratings}}
|image=[[File:HR-MA37-left.png|350px]]
{{Weapon Infobox
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc162|Enc22|Page=162-163}}{{Ref/Reuse|Weapondecal}}
|image = [[File:MA37 Assault Rifle.png|300px]]
|series=[[MA5 series]]{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}
|name = MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System
|type=[[wikipedia:assault rifle|Assault rifle]]
|model = MA37
|cost=
|type = Bullpup assault rifle
|variant=
|size = *Length:
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
**(o/a) 80 centimeters  (31.5 inches)
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|damage per hit = Low-medium
|length=96.4 centimeters  (38 inches){{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=16}}
|magazine = 32 Rounds
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc162}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc316}}
|maxammo = 288
|capacity=
|ammotype = [[7.62x51mm NATO]]
|feed=32 round magazine{{Ref/Reuse|enc162}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc316}}
|fire = Fully automatic
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating-bolt]]{{Ref/Book|Id=HOSFM|[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]|Page=188}}
|operation =
|rate=
|rate of fire = Approximately 550 RPM
|velocity=
|accuracy = Low-medium
|optics=
|range = Close to medium
|range=
|era = *[[Insurrection]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|counterpart=[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
*[[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]]
[[Covenant Empire]]
*[[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved]]
|affiliation = [[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
}}


The '''MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System''', formally known as the '''Individual Combat Weapon System, Caliber 7.62&nbsp;mm, MA37''', is a member of the [[MA5 series]] of assault rifles.{{Ref/Site|Id=B.net|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24580|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Ordnance|D=13|M=10|Y=2014}} Favored by the [[UNSC Army]],{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Assault Rifle|D=14|M=3|Y=2011}} it also saw service with the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and [[UNSC Navy]] and was known as the '''MA5'''.{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}
The '''MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System''', (abbreviated '''MA37 ICWS''' or '''MA37 assault rifle'''), formally known as the '''Individual Combat Weapon System, Caliber 7.62 mm, MA37'''<ref name="B.net">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24580 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Ordnance'']</ref> and known as the '''[[MA5 Series|MA5]]''' by the [[UNSC Fleet Command|Naval services]], is a standard-issue service rifle of the [[United Nations Space Command]] that is produced by [[Misriah Armory]]. It was introduced in [[2437]] and has remained as the primary service rifle of all branches of the UNSC ever since.<ref name="B.net"/> Its counterpart in the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] and [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] is the [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]].  


==Overview==
==Design details==
The MA37 assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully automatic rifle that fires 7.62×51mm ammunition.{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}} The MA37 is modular, which allows for easy cleaning and repair.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc316|Enc11|Page=316}}
[[File:ReachSchematic - AR.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the MA37.]]
The MA37 is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires 32 rounds of [[7.62x51mm NATO|7.62x51mm]] ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. It has a high rate of fire, but due to its inaccuracy, it is ineffective at long ranges and inflicts somewhat moderate damage against [[Energy Shields|energy shields]].<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/01/27/feature-Noble-Team-Profile-3.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Kat-B320 Profile'']</ref>


===Development history===
The MA37 ICWS is a close to medium range weapon. It is most effectively used by fully automatic sustained fire at close range, or by using short, controlled bursts at medium range, and for this cause, it is more effective at close range. It is a balanced starting weapon that can be used effectively in the hands of a skilled player.
It first entered service with the UNSC in the year [[2437]]{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} and has been consistently in production since.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Copies of the weapon were mass-produced at the Misriah Armory [[Rajtom Facility]] on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=Weapondecal|Halo: Reach|MA37 weapon decal}} The later [[MA40 assault rifle]] was similar in design and featured several improvements over the MA37 including reliability and durability.{{Ref/Reuse|enc162}}


===Usage===
==Changes from MA5C ICWS in ''Halo 3''==
It was primarily used by Army assault teams and preferred in planetary defense.{{Ref/Reuse|enc162}} It saw use during the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]],{{Ref/Comic|Halo: Collateral Damage}} and was the predominant small arm used during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc162}} It also saw service in the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Game|Halo: Spartan Strike}}
*Major cosmetic changes such as a more skeletal and detailed body.
 
*Shorter overall length.  
In the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]], it saw use in the [[Battle of Draetheus V]]{{Ref/Game|Halo: Spartan Assault}} and the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Game|Halo Wars 2}}
*Max ammo capacity decreased from 352 to 288 rounds.
 
*Slower rate of fire and decreased damage per round.  
== Gameplay ==
*Larger reticule.  
{{Main
*Shots have [[wikipedia:hitscan|hitscan]] properties, meaning they hit instantly.
|1=Assault_Rifle#Halo:_Reach
*Short, controlled bursts are much more accurate.
|l1=Assault Rifle
*Reload, melee animations, and firing sound have been changed to make it feel more like the [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5B]] from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
}}
*Smoke can be seen coming out of the weapon when fired and sparks can be seen when fired upon metal and rock.
=== Differences from MA5C ICWS in ''Halo 3'' ===
*The ammunition counter appears to be more of an attachment than an integrated part of the weapon, unlike on the MA5B and MA5C.
*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.
*Slower rate of fire and decreased damage per round: takes 19 shots to kill a fully shielded Spartan instead of 16.  
*Larger reticle. Short, controlled bursts are much more accurate than sustained fire.
*Shots have increased projectile speed; shots fired would hit almost 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''.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*If the player participated in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'', which was obtainable with a copy of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', a unique [[Visual Flair|nameplate]] emblem of an MA37 is obtainable for use on Xbox LIVE in multiplayer.
*Before ''Halo: Reach'''s release, [[Bungie Studios|Bungie]] stated that the MA37 ''"will feel most similar to the [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|Assault Rifle]] of the [[Halo: Combat Evolved|original Halo]]"''. However, while having the same sized reticule and sharing the same close range role, the MA37 lacks the distinct speed and power of the original MA5B.
*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''.
*If the player participated in the ''[[Halo: Reach Beta]]'', which was obtainable with a copy of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', a unique [[Visual Flair|nameplate]] emblem of an MA37 is obtainable for use on Xbox LIVE in multiplayer.
*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 Individual Combat Weapon System|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> The weapon has since received a new model that resembles its appearance in the original game.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYfNBCHYHFE&feature=player_embedded#at=14 '''Halo: Anniversary Exclusive Pre-Order Grunt Funeral Skull''']</ref>
*In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' announcement trailer, the [[MA5B|MA5B assault rifle]] uses the MA37's model as a placeholder model.{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary announcement trailer|''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' announcement trailer]]}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/halo-anniversary-exclusive/7ed1f10f-349c-4c47-a07a-831d12f94d63|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo: Anniversary Exclusive}} In the final game the weapon uses the MA5C's model from ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*The MA37 may simply be a "stripped down" variant of the MA5C ICWS, this could also explain the tag of MA5C Mk. 4 found on the rifles.
*Translate the binary code 01000100011000010111011001100101 in the bottom left of the scope and it reads "Dave," as in Dave Candland, UI designer for Bungie.
*The computer module on the MA37 appears to be mounted on a rail system similar to that used many modern millitary weapons, this suggests that the MA37 can be fitted with other accessories such as optical or reflex sights in place of the standard compass/ammo counter unit.
*The maximum reserve ammunition for the MA37 varies for certain campaign missions and exceeds the limit of 288 (e.g. 600 max in [[Winter Contingency (Level)|Winter Contingency]]).


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MA37 assault rifle}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HR_MA37_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the MA37 and its electronics suite.
File:HaloReach - AR Concepts.jpg|Concepts for the MA37 based on the MA5C.
File:HR_MA37_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art development of the weapon.
File:Reach_concept-MA37.jpg|Concept art of the MA37 and its electronics suite.
File:HR_MA37_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art for the weapon.
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 06.jpg|[[SPARTAN-B312]] and [[Emile-A239]] wielding the MA37 in combat.
File:MA37_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the MA37.
File:Halo_Reach - HUD.jpg|First person view of the MA37 from the [[Heads Up Display|HUD]] in Reach's Pre-Alpha Build.
File:HaloReach - MA37.png|Right-side view of the MA37.
File:HaloReach - MA37.png|A side view of the MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System.
File:MA37 Assault Rifle.png|Another render of the MA37 assault rifle.
File:HReach-MA37 AssaultRifle-Side.png|Profile view of the MA37 ICWS on [[Halo Waypoint]].
File:ReachSchematic - AR.png|Blueprint of the MA37 in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:MA37 back.png|Rear view of the MA37 Assault Rifle's ammo counter.
File:Halo_Reach - HUD.jpg|First-person view of the MA37 in a very early build of ''Halo: Reach''.
File:MA37 AR left2.png|Left-facing view of the MA37.
File:Halo - Reach - PreAlpha.jpg|First-person view of the weapon in a later, but still non-final version of ''Reach''.
File:MA37firstpersonREACHbeta.png|The MA37 from first-person perspective during the [[Halo: Reach Beta]].
File:Reach MA37 POV.png|The MA37 from first-person perspective in the final version.
File:Reach AR.jpg|The MA37 from first-person perspective in the final version.
File:HR MA37 Reload.png|The MA37's reload in ''Halo: Reach''.
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:MA37HaloCE.PNG|The [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5B assault rifle]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' originally used the MA37's model as a placeholder.  
File:Liberation of Faraday.png|Two UNSC Servicemen wielding MA37s in one of ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'s'' mission briefings.
File:HSS ODST.png|An ODST using an MA37 during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:HW2 Blitz Marines.png|[[Blitz]] card of a UNSC Marine firing his MA37 in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HCD3-denied.png|UNSC personnel brandishing MA37s during the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]] in ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''.  
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''


== Sources ==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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{{UNSC rifles}}
{{UNSC Infantry Weapons}}
[[Category:Assault rifles]]
[[Category:Assault rifles]]

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