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{{Article quote|Built on the proven Misriah ICWS platform, the MA40 is the standard-issue heavy rifle of the UNSC assault troops. It is an ideal weapon for stripping enemy shields because of its high rate of fire and heavy round, though the rifle is not renowned for accuracy or low ammunition consumption.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - MA40 Assault Rifle description|Quote=Built on the proven Misriah ICWS platform, the MA40 is the standard-issue heavy rifle of the UNSC assault troops. It is an ideal weapon for stripping enemy shields because of its high rate of fire and heavy round, though the rifle is not renowned for accuracy or low ammunition consumption.}}}} | {{Article quote|Built on the proven Misriah ICWS platform, the MA40 is the standard-issue heavy rifle of the UNSC assault troops. It is an ideal weapon for stripping enemy shields because of its high rate of fire and heavy round, though the rifle is not renowned for accuracy or low ammunition consumption.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - MA40 Assault Rifle description|Quote=Built on the proven Misriah ICWS platform, the MA40 is the standard-issue heavy rifle of the UNSC assault troops. It is an ideal weapon for stripping enemy shields because of its high rate of fire and heavy round, though the rifle is not renowned for accuracy or low ammunition consumption.}}}} | ||
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Produced by Misriah Armory,{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} 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|EN}} | Produced by Misriah Armory,{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} 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|EN}} | ||
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/Game|Id=hinfmodel|HI|In-game weapon model}} one of which is fully-automatic.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR12|SoR|Chapter=12}} 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/Novel|Id=SoR19|SoR|Chapter=19}} The MA40 is also capable of being fitted with a sound-suppressor on the fly, to reduce its firing signature.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR11|SoR|Chapter=11 | 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/Game|Id=hinfmodel|HI|In-game weapon model}} one of which is fully-automatic.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR12|SoR|Chapter=12}} 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/Novel|Id=SoR19|SoR|Chapter=19}} The MA40 is also capable of being fitted with a sound-suppressor on the fly, to reduce its firing signature.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR11|SoR|Chapter=11}} | ||
The MA40's appearance heavily resembles the MA37, featuring a dark grey and black finish, with a bright yellow stripe running across the cowling. The weapon is stamped with various decals including a QR code that, when translated, lists the weapon's name.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfmodel}} | The MA40's appearance heavily resembles the MA37, featuring a dark grey and black finish, with a bright yellow stripe running across the cowling. The weapon is stamped with various decals including a QR code that, when translated, lists the weapon's name.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfmodel}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
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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}} and saw widespread usage among Marine personnel stranded on [[Installation 07]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] later that year.{{Ref/Game|Id=hinfgameplay|HI|gameplay}} An MA40 was kept in the cockpit of [[Fernando Esparza]]’s [[Echo 216|Pelican dropship]] in [[2560]], and the rifle was later used by [[John-117]] on Installation 07.{{Ref/Level|HINF|Warship Gbrakkon}} | 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}} and saw widespread usage among Marine personnel stranded on [[Installation 07]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] later that year.{{Ref/Game|Id=hinfgameplay|HI|gameplay}} An MA40 was kept in the cockpit of [[Fernando Esparza]]’s [[Echo 216|Pelican dropship]] in [[2560]], and the rifle was later used by [[John-117]] on Installation 07.{{Ref/Level|HINF|Warship Gbrakkon}} | ||
==Variants== | ===Variants=== | ||
*'''[[MA40 Longshot]]''': A modified variant of the MA40 with a reduced magazine size from 36 to 25, though has increased precision capabilities, raising its performance at long-range.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - MA40 Longshot description|Quote=Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.}} | *'''[[MA40 Longshot]]''': A modified variant of the MA40 with a reduced magazine size from 36 to 25, though has increased precision capabilities, raising its performance at long-range.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - MA40 Longshot description|Quote=Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.}} | ||
<gallery class=center> | <gallery class=center> | ||
File:HINF MA40 Longshot Crop.png|MA40 Longshot | File:HINF MA40 Longshot Crop.png|MA40 Longshot | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==In-game information== | ==In-game information== | ||
===''Halo Infinite''=== | |||
{{Article quote|Reliable, fully automatic assault rifle at short to medium range.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Weapons Bench description}}}} | |||
{{Article quote|Reliable, fully automatic assault rifle at short to medium range.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Weapons Bench | |||
The MA40 holds 36 rounds ready, with 216 rounds in reserve. The base version of the MA40 assault rifle has lowered damage per round and its bloom gradually increases as the trigger is held. The reticle is very similar to the [[MA5D]]'s reticle in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. 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/Reuse|hinfgameplay}} | The MA40 holds 36 rounds ready, with 216 rounds in reserve. The base version of the MA40 assault rifle has lowered damage per round and its bloom gradually increases as the trigger is held. The reticle is very similar to the [[MA5D]]'s reticle in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. 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/Reuse|hinfgameplay}} | ||
{{:Weapon customization/Model/MA40}} | {{:Weapon customization/Model/MA40}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==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/Marketing|HI|Discover Hope}} Its name was first revealed when the NERF toy based on the weapon was announced on February 18, 2020. Purchases of the NERF MA40 come with a code that unlocks a skin for the weapon in ''Halo Infinite''.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-is-getting-new-nerf-blasters-including-the-ne/1100-6473725/|Site=GameSpot|Page=Halo Is Getting New Nerf Blasters, Including The Needler|D=19|M=08|Y=2022}} | The MA40 was first seen during the [[Discover Hope]] trailer for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', which was shown at [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2019]].{{Ref/Marketing|HI|Discover Hope}} Its name was first revealed when the NERF toy based on the weapon was announced on February 18, 2020. Purchases of the NERF MA40 come with a code that unlocks a skin for the weapon in ''Halo Infinite''.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-is-getting-new-nerf-blasters-including-the-ne/1100-6473725/|Site=GameSpot|Page=Halo Is Getting New Nerf Blasters, Including The Needler|D=19|M=08|Y=2022}} | ||
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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 MA40 Decals.png|A study of the decals on the MA40 assault rifle. | File:HINF MA40 Decals.png|A study of the decals on the MA40 assault rifle. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Promotional images=== | ===Promotional images=== | ||
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File:HInf HUD MA40.png|HUD icon for the MA40. | File:HInf HUD MA40.png|HUD icon for the MA40. | ||
File:HINF MA40 Render.png|An angled view of the MA40. | File:HINF MA40 Render.png|An angled view of the MA40. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF John Fighting on Infinity.jpg|John-117 firing an MA40. | ||
File:HINF Foundation clearing elevator.png|First-person view of the MA40 firing in the final build of ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HINF Foundation clearing elevator.png|First-person view of the MA40 firing in the final build of ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
File:HINF MA40 Zoom.png|First-person view of the zooming in with the MA40. | File:HINF MA40 Zoom.png|First-person view of the zooming in with the MA40. | ||
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File:HINF Recharge Strongholds 2.png|First-person view of the MA40 firing in multiplayer. | File:HINF Recharge Strongholds 2.png|First-person view of the MA40 firing in multiplayer. | ||
File:HINF-MA40MagOut.png|First-person view of the MA40 being reloaded. | File:HINF-MA40MagOut.png|First-person view of the MA40 being reloaded. | ||
File:HINF-MA40-MuzzleDevice.png|An MA40 equipped with a Type-2A barrel shroud. | |||
File:HINF - Event - 20 Years of Halo - 00002.png|Close-up of an MA40, featuring the [[Weapon customization|Platinum Anniversary coating]]. | |||
File:HINF MA40 Magazine.png|The MA40's magazine of M118 7.62x51mm FMJ-AP. | File:HINF MA40 Magazine.png|The MA40's magazine of M118 7.62x51mm FMJ-AP. | ||
File:HINF Spartan Recon 1.jpg|A | File:HINF Spartan Recon 1.jpg|A Spartan sprinting with the MA40. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[Forever We Fight]]'' | **''[[Forever We Fight]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Winter Contention]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |