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|name=MA40 assault rifle | |name=MA40 assault rifle | ||
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|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Nerf">[[:File:NERF MA40.jpg|Misriah logo can be seen in this image]]</ref> | ||
|series=[[MA series]] | |series=[[MA series]]<ref name="HICGP">''[[Halo Infinite]]'', trailer, [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]</ref> | ||
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|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm | |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=}} | ||
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{{Article quote| | {{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)''' | |||
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 the [[Marine Corps]] and [[Army]].{{Ref/Book|Id=HE2022|Enc22|Page=162}} | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|thumb|[[John-117]] and [[Frederic-104]] using the MA40 assault rifles during [[Operation: WOLFE]].]] | [[File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|thumb|[[John-117]] and [[Frederic-104]] using the MA40 assault rifles during [[Operation: WOLFE]].]] | ||
===Design | ===Design=== | ||
Produced by Misriah Armory,{{Ref/Reuse| | Produced by Misriah Armory,{{Ref/Reuse|Nerf}} the MA40 is a part of the same lineage as the MA37.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR2|SoR|Chapter=2}} Improvements over the MA37 are subtle, but significantly increase mechanical reliability and durability in extreme conditions, including vacuum.{{Ref/Reuse|HE2022}} | ||
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/ | 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=== | |||
{{Quote|Misriah Armory stock increase.|A [[Superintendent-class artificial intelligence]] after a [[Spartan-IV]] got a kill with a MA40 in a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=AI|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}} | {{Quote|Misriah Armory stock increase.|A [[Superintendent-class artificial intelligence]] after a [[Spartan-IV]] got a kill with a MA40 in a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=AI|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}} | ||
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]]. Although the MA40 has recently eclipsed the MA5 series in service, the latter still dominates most armories in sheer volume.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=163}} The MA40 was used extensively by [[Blue Team]] during the [[Operation: WOLFE|mission]] to [[Reach]] in [[2559]] | 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]]. Although the MA40 has recently eclipsed the MA5 series in service, the latter still dominates most armories in sheer volume.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=163}} 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]]’s [[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. | |||
The MA40 | |||
== | ==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}} | |||
MA40 | |||
The MA40 | ==Variants== | ||
[[File:HINF MA40 Longshot.png|thumb|The MA40 Longshot.]] | |||
*'''[[MA40 Longshot]]''': An improved version of the MA40 with a decreased magazine size from 36 to 25 and having increased damage. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | 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-MA40AR.png|''Halo Infinite'' in-engine render of the MA40 from the January 2021 | 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 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 XGS 2020 MA40 Heads Up Display.png|First person view of the MA40 in the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere. | ||
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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 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 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 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 GuardianHoloStructure.jpg|John-117 using the weapon within the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]]. | ||
File:HINF | 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 Achievement NeedAWeapon.png|[[Achievement]] art featuring various attachments for the MA40. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF-MA40-MuzzleDevice.png|A MA40 with a Type-2A barrel shroud. | ||
File:HINF Foundation clearing elevator.png|First-person view of the MA40 being fired in the final version of ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
File:HINF MA40 Zoom.png|Zooming in with the MA40. | |||
File:HINF MA40 melee attack.png|Melee attacking with the MA40. | |||
File:HINF Foundation clearing elevator.png|First-person view of the MA40 | |||
File:HINF MA40 Zoom.png| | |||
File:HINF MA40 melee attack.png| | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Halo Infinite coatings=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:HINF MA40 Adrenal Skin.png|Adrenal coating. | ||
File:HINF E3MA40Crop.jpg|Warmaster's Prize coating. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[Forever We Fight]]'' | **''[[Forever We Fight]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
