Editing MA40 assault rifle

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{{Weapon infobox
|name=MA40 assault rifle
|image=[[File:HINF - MA40 Product Logo.png|100px]]
[[File:HINF MA40 cutout.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Nerf">[[:File:NERF MA40.jpg|Misriah logo can be seen in this image]]</ref>
|series=[[MA series]]<ref name="HICGP">''[[Halo Infinite]]'', trailer, [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]</ref>
|type=[[Assault rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}}
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|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm]]{{Ref/Site|Id=HWIIJ2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-january-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - January 2021|Detail=The phrase "CAL 7.62mm" is identifiable in the markings on the side of the MA40 in the render of the weapon in the stated article. The render can be seen in the gallery of this page.|Quote=|D=28|M=1|Y=2021|LocalArchive=}}
|feed=36-round detachable box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}}
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|rate=Fully-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}}
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|range=Close-quarters{{Ref/Reuse|monster}}
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{{Article quote|Reliable, fully automatic assault rifle at short to medium range.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Weapons Bench description}}}}


The '''MA40 Individual Combat Weapon System (ICWS)'''is a weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="gamespot">[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-is-getting-new-nerf-blasters-including-the-ne/1100-6473725/ ''GameSpot'': Halo Is Getting New Nerf Blasters, Including The Needler]</ref> Built on [[Misriah]]'s proven ICWS platform, the MA40 incorporates a number of updates made to the [[MA5]] production lines during the [[Human-Covenant War]].  As of [[2560]], it is considered the standard-issue heavy rifle of [[Marine Corps]] and [[Army]].{{Ref/Book|ID=HE2022|Enc22|page=162}}

==Overview==
[[File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|thumb|[[John-117]] and [[Frederic-104]] using the MA40 assault rifles during [[Operation: WOLFE]].]]
===Design===
Produced by Misriah Armory,{{Ref/Reuse|Nerf}} the MA40 is a part of the same lineage as the MA37.<ref name="SoR2">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 2''</ref> The rifle feeds from 36-round detachable box magazines. Present above the trigger guard on both sides of the weapon's body are fire selectors, with three dots for positions. One is black, and the others are red, indicating safe and two firing modes,{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}} one of which is fully-automatic.<ref name="SoR12">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 12''</ref> The MA40's charging handle is positioned on the left side of its body, and its ejection port is situated on the right. Beneath the end of its barrel is located a multifunction receiver into which devices that grant supplemental functionality, such as infrared laser designators, can be mounted.<ref name="SoR19">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 19''</ref> The MA40 is also capable of being fitted with a sound-suppressor on the fly, to reduce its firing signature.<ref name="SoR11">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 11''</ref> The MA40 used by [[John-117]] in [[2560]] features a dark grey and black finish, with a bright yellow stripe running across the cowling.{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}}

The weapon is stamped with various decals including a QR code that, when translated, lists the weapon's name.

===Performance===
The MA40 is highly effective in close-quarters combat. The weapon, when compared to other recent incarnations of the assault rifle, fires at a significantly faster rate, akin to the [[MA5B assault rifle]].<ref name="monster">[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/08/31/xbox-monster-energy-promotion/ Xbox Wire; Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership]</ref>

===History===
Although the MA40 assault rifle was in service as early as the [[Battle for Earth]] in late [[2552]],{{Ref/Generic|Id=S1Trailer|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Season 1 Cinematic Intro]]}} the MA40 has been not seen widespread service until at least during the [[Created conflict]]. The MA40 was used extensively by [[Blue Team]] during the [[Operation: WOLFE|mission]] to [[Reach]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|SoR2}} An MA40 was kept in the cockpit of [[Fernando Esparza]] [[Pelican dropship]] in [[2560]],<ref name="DiscoverHope">''[[Halo Infinite]] [[Discover Hope|Discover Hope Trailer]]''</ref> and the rifle was later used by [[John-117]] on [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}}

==Production notes==
The MA40 was first seen during the [[Discover Hope]] trailer for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', which was shown at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2019]].{{Ref/Reuse|DiscoverHope}} Its name was first revealed when the NERF toy based on the weapon was announced in February 18, 2020. Purchases of the NERF MA40 come with a code that unlocks a skin for the weapon in ''Halo Infinite''.{{Ref/Reuse|gamespot}}

The MA40 received a visual upgrade to its textures first seen in the January edition of Inside Infinite. The color scheme appears much darker with a yellow strip along the barrel, paying homage to the MA37. The ammo counter visual is brighter and the munition counter itself is highlighted by a bright blue box.

==Gameplay==
The MA40 holds 36 rounds ready, with 216 rounds in reserve. The reticle is very similar to the [[MA5D]]'s reticle in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}}

==Variants==
*'''[[MA40 Longshot]]''': An improved version of the MA40 with a decreased magazine size from 36 to 25 and having increased damage.

==Gallery==
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===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:NERF_MA40.jpg|Nerf version of the MA40.
File:HINF-MA40AR.png|''Halo Infinite'' in-engine render of the MA40 from the January 2021 ''Inside Infinite'' Halo Waypoint article.
File:HINF MA40 Render.png|A high detail render of the MA40.
File:HInf MA40 cutout 2.png|A cutout of the MA40 in-game.
File:HInf HUD MA40.png|MA40 HUD icon.
File:HINF E319 MA40.png|Third person view of the MA40 in the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
File:HINF XGS 2020 MA40 Heads Up Display.png|First person view of the MA40 in the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
File:HINF CGP MA40 Reload w- Cartridge.png||First-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with a cartridge being visible in the magazine.
File:HINF CGP MA40 Reload More Magazine.png|Alternate first-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere, displaying more of the magazine.
File:HINF CGP MA40 Reload Charging Handle.png|First-person view of an MA40's charging handle being cycled whilst reloading the weapon during the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
File:HINF CGP MA40 firing at elite.png|First-person view of an MA40 being used to engage an Elite during the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
File:HINF XGS 2020 Grappleshot in use.jpg|John-117 using a Grappleshot while wielding an MA40.
File:HINF GuardianHoloStructure.jpg|John-117 using the weapon within the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]].
File:HINF John and MA40.jpg|John-117 wielding an MA40 in vacuum.
File:HINF MA40 Magazine.png|Magazine of the MA40.
File:HINF-MA40MagOut.png|First-person view of reloading.
File:HINF Achievement NeedAWeapon.png|[[Achievement]] art featuring various attachments for the MA40.
File:HINF-MA40-MuzzleDevice.png|A MA40 with a Type-2A barrel shroud.
</gallery>

===Halo Infinite coatings===
<gallery>
File:HINF MA40 Adrenal Skin.png|Adrenal coating.
File:HINF E3MA40Crop.jpg|Warmaster's Prize coating.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''

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[[Category:Assault rifles]]