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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR-Left.png|350px]] | |image=[[File:H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR-Left.png|350px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
|series=[[MA5 series]] | |series=[[MA5 series]] | ||
|type=[[wikipedia:bullpup|Bullpup]] [[wikipedia:assault rifle|assault rifle]] | |type=[[wikipedia:bullpup|Bullpup]] [[wikipedia:assault rifle|assault rifle]] | ||
|cost=1686.00 [[cR]] | |cost=1686.00 [[cR]]<ref name="C">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle '''Bungie.net''': ''MA5C Assault Rifle'']</ref> | ||
|variant= | |variant= | ||
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br> | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br> | ||
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|weight= | |weight= | ||
*(empty): | *(empty): 3.8 kilograms (8.378 pounds){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
*(loaded): | *(loaded): 4.1 kilograms (9.05 pounds){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|length= | |length= | ||
*(o/a): | *(o/a): 88 centimeters (34.6 inches){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
*(barrel): | *(barrel): 60.7 centimeters (24 inches){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket]]{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | |ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket]]{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|feed=32 round box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | |feed=32 round box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|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= | |rate= | ||
*750-900 RPM{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | *750-900 RPM (universe){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
*650 RPM (gameplay) | |||
|velocity=905 m/s (2970 ft/s){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | |velocity=905 m/s (2970 ft/s){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|range=300 metres{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | |range=300 metres{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The MA5C assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires 32 rounds of 7.62×51mm ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and compass for orientation. | {{Main|MA5 Series}} | ||
The MA5C assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires 32 rounds of 7.62×51mm ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. | |||
The MA5C rifle has received technical, as well as physical improvements over the [[MA5B assault rifle]] that include: a heavier barrel with a 1 in 7 twist; a redesigned cowling to house the electronics suite that reduces weight and increases portability of weapon; and a redesigned handguard which is sturdier and provides a more positive grip. The magazine capacity has been reduced to 32 rounds from the original 60 in the MA5B, and the rifle's range and accuracy has been substantially improved over its predecessor, making it a more formidable assault rifle. | The MA5C rifle has received technical, as well as physical improvements over the [[MA5B assault rifle]] that include: a heavier barrel with a 1 in 7 twist; a redesigned cowling to house the electronics suite that reduces weight and increases portability of weapon; and a redesigned handguard which is sturdier and provides a more positive grip. The magazine capacity has been reduced to 32 rounds from the original 60 in the MA5B, and the rifle's range and accuracy has been substantially improved over its predecessor, making it a more formidable assault rifle. | ||
A downside to the MA5C was the lack of a secondary weapon system,{{Ref/Reuse|C}} however by December [[2553]] the weapon was able to use a [[M301 grenade launcher]]. | A downside to the MA5C was the lack of a secondary weapon system,{{Ref/Reuse|C}} however by December [[2553]] the weapon was able to use a [[M301 grenade launcher]].<ref>''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', Chapter 14</ref> | ||
== | ==Service history== | ||
The MA5C has been in service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]]. | The MA5C has been in service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].<ref name="HSS3">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', ''Chapter 3''</ref> By [[2557]], the MA5C had been largely replaced by the [[MA5D assault rifle]].<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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===Disadvantages=== | ===Disadvantages=== | ||
The MA5C's main disadvantage is that it is horribly inaccurate when fired in full-automatic. Although substantially more accurate than the MA5B, it is still too inaccurate for use at longer ranges, which makes the user an easy target for long range weapons - at long range a high ratio of misses to hits is likely, especially if the target is moving. The magazine can run out very quickly in fully automatic fire, and it has relatively low power per round compared to many other weapons; an engagement with numerous and/or particularly resilient enemies will likely require the user to reload a few times, leaving them open to counter-fire. It should be used as a secondary weapon for shorter ranges, paired with a long range weapon like the [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]] or [[ | The MA5C's main disadvantage is that it is horribly inaccurate when fired in full-automatic. Although substantially more accurate than the MA5B, it is still too inaccurate for use at longer ranges, which makes the user an easy target for long range weapons - at long range a high ratio of misses to hits is likely, especially if the target is moving. The magazine can run out very quickly in fully automatic fire, and it has relatively low power per round compared to many other weapons; an engagement with numerous and/or particularly resilient enemies will likely require the user to reload a few times, leaving them open to counter-fire. It should be used as a secondary weapon for shorter ranges, paired with a long range weapon like the [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]] or [[Type-51 carbine|Covenant Carbine]]. | ||
===Changes from the MA5B in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to MA5C in ''Halo 3''=== | ===Changes from the MA5B in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to MA5C in ''Halo 3''=== | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo 3: ODST''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo 3: ODST''=== | ||
*Firing sound is amplified. | *Firing sound is amplified. | ||
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ||
===Silver Timeline=== | ===Silver Timeline=== | ||
{{ | {{Main|Silver Timeline}} | ||
MA5C assault rifles | MA5C assault rifles are used by [[Silver Team]] and other UNSC personnel in battles against the Covenant.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HTVOT|5KZ3MKraNKY|Paramount+|Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer|Y=2022|M=1|D=30}} [[John-117/Silver|John-117's]] MA5C is stylized with a "117" on the side of the barrel.{{Ref/Reuse|Inheritance}} | ||
During [[Operation: DEFIANT GLASS]], [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] | During [[Operation: DEFIANT GLASS]], [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] uses an MA5C against attacking [[Sangheili]] forces before ultimately discarding the weapon in favor of a more effective machine gun turret. Rather than retrieving his gun, John leaves the assault rifle abandoned in the base when he leaves.{{Ref/Film|TV|Episode=[[Contact]]}} | ||
After returning to [[Jin Ha|her father]]'s [[Jin Ha's Outpost|outpost]], [[Kwan Ha]] discovers John's discarded assault rifle half-hidden under a truck. Kwan uses the gun to detonate the Sky Pipe, killing [[Vinsher Grath]] and all of his forces. Kwan subsequently keeps the weapon for herself.{{Ref/Film|Id=Inheritance|TV|Episode=[[Inheritance]]}} | |||
After returning to [[Jin Ha|her father]]'s [[Jin Ha's Outpost|outpost]], [[Kwan Ha]] | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*All pre-release public pictures of the MA5C in first person showed BR55 animations as placeholders before the final animations were in place in the final game. | *All pre-release public pictures of the MA5C in first person showed BR55 animations as placeholders before the final animations were in place in the final game. | ||
*In the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'', the charging handle of the MA5C | *In the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'', the charging handle of the MA5C had an animation. However, this is not present in ''Halo 3''. | ||
*The green button on the MA5C is a power on/off switch for the weapon's flashlight, which is never used in game by playable characters. | *The green button on the MA5C is a power on/off switch for the weapon's flashlight, which is never used in game by playable characters. | ||
*When tested, each individual round of the MA5C actually does slightly more damage than the BR55HB SR. However, this is offset by the MA5C's lower accuracy at mid-long range and the fact that it has no headshot bonus. | *When tested, each individual round of the MA5C actually does slightly more damage than the BR55HB SR. However, this is offset by the MA5C's lower accuracy at mid-long range and the fact that it has no headshot bonus. | ||
*The remastered MA5B in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' uses the MA5C's model. | *The remastered MA5B in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' uses the MA5C's model.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYfNBCHYHFE&feature=player_embedded#at=14 '''Youtube''': ''Halo: Anniversary Exclusive Pre-Order Grunt Funeral Skull'']</ref> | ||
*In ''[[Wikipedia:Fable 2|Fable 2]]'', the MA5C can be obtained in the Knothole Island expansion pack. It is called [[Fable:Hal's Rifle|"Hal's Rifle"]]. | *In ''[[Wikipedia:Fable 2|Fable 2]]'', the MA5C can be obtained in the Knothole Island expansion pack. It is called [[Fable:Hal's Rifle|"Hal's Rifle"]]. | ||
*The 1/7 barrel twist rate is not optimal for the ammunition the MA5C uses; this would generally cause the projectile to become very unstable (and thus, more inaccurate) as it travels through the air. 7.62×51mm rounds are usually fired through barrels with a 1/10, 1/11, or 1/12 twist. | *The 1/7 barrel twist rate is not optimal for the ammunition the MA5C uses; this would generally cause the projectile to become very unstable (and thus, more inaccurate) as it travels through the air. 7.62×51mm rounds are usually fired through barrels with a 1/10, 1/11, or 1/12 twist. | ||
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File:HTMCC_H3_AssaultRifle_Closeup.jpg|A closeup view of an MA5C. | File:HTMCC_H3_AssaultRifle_Closeup.jpg|A closeup view of an MA5C. | ||
File:HTV-MA5C.jpg|[[John-117/Silver|John-117]] with an MA5C in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''. | File:HTV-MA5C.jpg|[[John-117/Silver|John-117]] with an MA5C in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Starry Night]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Starry Night]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Believe]]'' | *''[[Believe]]'' | ||
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**''[[Patrol]]'' | **''[[Patrol]]'' | ||
**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | **''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series | *''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | ||
**''[[Contact]]'' | **''[[Contact]]'' | ||
**''[[Reckoning]]'' | **''[[Reckoning]]'' | ||
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**''[[Inheritance]]'' | **''[[Inheritance]]'' | ||
**''[[Transcendence]]'' | **''[[Transcendence]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
