Editing MA5C assault rifle

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{{Quote|The MA5C is the workhorse for us ground-pounders. Just holding it makes you like a [[Spartan]], at least the feeling of one.| Anonymous Marine}}{{Fact}}
{{ Weapon
| image=[[Image:MA5C ICWS Assault Rifle.jpg|300px]]
| name=MA5C Assault Rifle
| manufacturer=[[MA5 Series]]-MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System
| type= Assault Rifle
| cost=1686.00 [[cR]]
| size=Handheld, Two-Handed 
*Length:
**(o/a): 88 centimeters (34.6 inches)
**(barrel): 60.7 centimeters (24 inches)
*Weight:
**(empty): 3.8 kilograms (8.378 pounds)
**(loaded): 4.1 kilograms (9.05 pounds)
| damage per hit=Moderate
| magazine=32 rounds
| maxammo= 
*384 rounds or 12 magazines 
| fire=Fully Automatic
| ammotype=[[7.62x51]]mm [[Wikipedia:FMJ|Full Metal Jacket]]/.308 caliber rounds
| operation=Short-Stroke Gas-Operated Rotating-Bolt
| rate of fire=*12-15 Rounds/second (High)
| velocity= 905 m/s (2970 ft/s)
| accuracy=
*Good (Medium ranges, bursts)
*Medium (medium ranges, full auto)
*Very High (Close ranges, bursts)
*High (close ranges, full auto)
| range= Close, Medium, Semi-Long (burst-fire)

| era=[[Halo 3]]
| counterparts=[[Needler]],[[Plasma Rifle]]
| counterwep=*At Long Range [[SRS99D Sniper Rifle]],[[Particle Beam Rifle]]
*At Close Range: [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]]
*At Mid Range: [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]]
| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
}}

The '''MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System'''<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle</ref> (abbreviated '''MA5C ICWS'''), more commonly known as the '''MA5C Assault Rifle''', is a widely-used [[United Nations Space Command]] fire-arm. 

==Introduction==
The '''MA5C Assault Rifle''' is the third rifle in the [[MA5 Series]] of firearms manufactured by Misrah Armories {{Fact}}. It is a much more balanced weapon compared to its predecessor, the [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5B Assault Rifle]] and has received slight technical as well as physical changes from the MA5B. This weapon is seen only in [[Halo 3]]. It's the starting weapon on most maps in the Campaign and in the Halo 3 Multiplayer depending on the playlist.

===Advantages===
The weapon is a solid and reliable weapon in close to medium range, and can also be effective at ranges further than medium. It is a good all around weapon, it's extremely well balanced in all stats, and can be effective in almost all situations if used correctly. Ammo should not be a concern, since the weapon is very common and ammo can be easily found. The MA5C Assault Rifle is effective against [[Brute]]s, taking only about a magazine to take one down (even less for lower ranking brute minors). The Assault Rifle can easily wipe out an entire squad of [[Grunt]]s in less than a clip. It is also very effective against [[Flood]] infection forms. At medium ranges, the MA5C is less effective, as the spread of the bullets is increased. This can be compensated for by firing in short bursts to prevent erratic bullet spray. Accurate if used in short, well aimed bursts and otherwise ferociously powerful at close range. As with the MA5B the digital compass above the ammo counter can help you find your way through labyrinthine areas.

At close range, this weapon is arguably even more deadly than the dual-wielded [[SMG]], as the firepower is approximately equal, and the ability to employ grenades and melee gives it the upper hand. A single melee will take down most opponent's shields, leaving the enemy to easy pickings from the AR. Generally, one would shoot the opponent on approach, then melee to finish them off. Five bullets and then a melee is the minimum amount of firepower required to kill an enemy.

===Disadvantages===
Close range weapons such as the [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], and [[SMG]]  can overpower the MA5C. This weapon also had its ammo reduced from 60 (in the [[MA5B]]) to 32, therefore needing to reload more often (this is not really a big problem for most players, since it still holds a good amount of ammo). It is inaccurate at longer ranges as it does not have a scope, which makes it an easy target for a [[Battle Rifle]], [[Carbine]], [[Sniper Rifle]], and [[Beam Rifle]]. The MA5C is not very effective against [[Jackal]] shields, plasma weapons such as the [[Plasma Rifle]] or [[Plasma Pistol]] should be used for this.

In addition, the high rate of fire means that the gun will be dry after a mere few seconds if blasted on full-auto. Therefore, to make up for this shortcoming, it is advisable to carry a secondary weapon, such as a plasma rifle, or a few grenades (preferably [[Fragmentation Grenades|Frags]]).

==Tactics==
In many multiplayer matches, you will begin with the MA5C. This means that this rifle could be one of the most used weapons in the match. Due to its high rate of fire, it is very capable of whittling down shielding in about two seconds. If the opponent does not have an Energy Sword, Shotgun, Mauler, or other short-range weapon, then a good strategy is to get into close range and charge them firing all the way. When you get close enough to them, melee. This usually kills the other player; however, this leaves your shields down and your gun low on or out of ammo, so it's best not to do this with other enemies around or when in an open area. Also, if the other player has Sword, Shotgun or Mauler, then this tactic is useless because close range weapons are the Achilles heel of this tactic. Another tactic is to use the rifle as a machine gun. This means that you can spray the area of a target in order to get the enemy to keep their heads down. This is especially helpful if you are being fired upon by a sniper because even if one round hits the sniper, they are knocked out of the scope and become disoriented. This gives you a chance to find cover or move in for the kill. The [[Fragmentation Grenade]] used in combination with the Assault Rifle is also extremely effective. For example, if you are being pursued jump around a corner and quickly throw the [[Fragmentation Grenade]] to bring down the target's shield. Once your gun is back in hand, open fire on the enemy you grenaded. This should bring your target down, unless the target had an [[Overshield]].

==Description And Appearance==
The MA5C Assault Rifle is a burst/automatic [[UNSC]] rifle that fires [[7.62X51|7.62mm x 51 FMJ]] (Full Metal Jacket) rounds. It fires from a 32-round magazine that is housed in the receiver which is built directly into the underside of the butt of the gun and is located behind the handle (known as a [[bullpup]] configuration). The magazine fits flush into the housing.

[[Image:Halo3.comMA5C.PNG|200px|left|thumb|A simple diagram of the MA5C Assault Rifle.]]

This [[Titanium-A|titanium alloy]] and polymer [[assault rifle]] firing with a gas-operated with a rotating-bolt and therefore must be cocked before the first shot can be fired. The charging handle used to chamber the round is situated on the left side of the gun and moves during operation.  Once the first round is fired, the gases from that round and those to follow impinge upon a gas piston, which pushes back the bolt carrier, rotating the bolt inside and continuing to chamber rounds until the magazine is empty. Once the magazine is empty, the charging handle must either be pulled back and locked or, must be fully cycled after a fresh magazine is inserted to load the next bullet. The magazine release button is located above the magazine housing and has an arrow pointing down toward the housing (similar to the [[BR55HB SR]]). The ejection port is located on the right side of the gun above the mag housing. 

[[Image:Through the Eyes of the Chief.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The Master Chief wielding the MA5C.]]

The MA5C has a rifled barrel that is 60.7 cm (24 in.) long and has an overall length of 88 cm (34.6 in.). The MA5C can be fitted with a number of different attachments including things such as a flashlight. The power button for the flashlight attachment is located behind the grip near the trigger. The MA5C also has a digital display on top of the gun which displays the remaining rounds in the current magazine as well as a compass that points to the largest land mass near by or key locations such a base of operations. This weapon also has a safety located on the handle of the gun.

==Ammunition==
The MA5C uses 7.62x51mm (.308 caliber) armor-piercing full metal jacket rounds. Actual energy from this round is 2472 ft·lb force. This is quite high for a rifle cartridge, and the round has been historically noted for its power and range. "7.62mm" is the diameter of the bullet itself, which equates to .3 tenths of an inch, or .30 caliber. The "51mm" comes from the length of the brass casing containing the powder and primer. Often being associated with a considerable amount of recoil, the [[MA5C]] appears to be able to absorb it so the weapon remains steady even while holding down the trigger until the magazine has been exhausted.

Armor-piercing ammunition has a tip coated in a form of metal that allows it to punch through layers of soft and hard body armor, as well as light vehicle armor. The tip may be made from a variety of materials, such as tungsten, tungsten carbide, titanium carbide, hardened steel, or something similar. 

Armor-piercing rounds have the obvious advantage of being able to deal with protected targets, but they release less energy to flesh because they tend to just slip through a targets body, and not dumping all of its energy into the target.

AP rounds also can fly through vegetation and other debris while losing little power, making it safe to shoot from behind or through bushes that the 5.56 NATO have some trouble with. The heavy 7.62 round also helps in that it has a larger mass than smaller rounds. The 7.62x51mm round was originally introduced as a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) standard-issue cartridge in the 20th century. It appears to have survived for over six more centuries, being used in the MA5C rifle and other [[UNSC weapons]] like the [[M247 GP Machine Gun]].

5.56 NATO is probably not used because of the [[Covenant]]'s advanced armor and shielding, or simply becuse sometime between 2008 and c. 2550 it fell out of service for some reason.

==Changes from the MA5B==
[[Image:sm_h3_Assault_Rifle.gif|thumb|A profile of the MA5C ICWS Assault Rifle.]]
*Heavier barrel with a 1 in 7 twist.
*Redesigned electronics suite cowling to reduce weight and increase pointability.
*Redesigned handguard to provide more positive grip.
*Decreased magazine capacity (32 rounds, down from 60).
*Decreased maximum magazines.
*Smaller aiming reticule (slightly larger than the [[Battle Rifle]]'s).
*Increased range.
*Increased damage per round
*Decreased rate of fire.
*Reload is faster.
*Increased accuracy.
*Less 'Sharp' edges, sleeker.
*Quieter than the [[MA5B]] from [[Halo:CE]].

==Influences==
The MA5C is based on a few different weapons. One inspiration for the MA5C Assault Rifle was the "MA–75B Battle Rifle (with integral 40mm Grenade Launcher)" from the Marathon series. In fact, before [[Bungie]] re-engineered the game for the [[Xbox]], it was fitted with a grenade launcher. Another inspiration was the M-590 7.62mm assault rifle of the USMC from 1995-1996 TV series Space: Above and Beyond. Another inspiration is the French FAMAS assault rifle, hence the bullpup magazine type. The MA5 series Assault Rifles have a very similar outline as the real world FN 2000 assault rifle. The weapons designer at Bungie, Robert McLees, claims he wasn't inspired by the FN 2000 and similarities are purely coincidental.

==Observations== 

Soldiers are very satisfied with this weapon. It performed well in a variety of environments especially given the perceived delicacy of the attached electronics suite. The general consensus is that every soldier wants an MA5C. As one marine noted, it was the "bread and butter" of the UNSC, just as the Covenant counterpart, the [[Plasma Pistol]] was the standard.

===UNSC Remarks===

“The MA5C is the workhorse for us ground-pounders. Just holding it makes you feel like God’s own anti-son-of-a-bitch-machine.”  (This is a reference to the  [[Legendary]] opening speech of [[Avery J. Johnson]] in  [[Halo Combat Evolved]].)

“I have slogged through snow and mud and sand with my MA5C; even got dumped into an open sewer with it and it has never given me a bit of complaint. I trust it like I trust my own arms.” 

“The MA5C is built like a brick outhouse with Venetian blinds. You can pound on a mike foxtrot with it like it was a sledgehammer.” 

“For every time I’ve felt out-gunned by those alien bastards shooting blobs of energy at me I have felt like death himself watching their bodies come apart under a hail of lead from my MA5C.” 

“The romeo echo mike foxtrot’s decision to mechanically reduce the MA5C’s magazine capacity by nearly half is pretty frustrating; even if their data was showing that jamming because of loss of spring strength was becoming an issue.” 

“The only thing I can think of that would make the MA5C any sweeter would be an under-slung shotty or a forty mike mike.” 


==Trivia==
*All pre-release public pictures of the MA5C in first person, showed [[Battle Rifle]] animations as placeholders before the final animations were in place in the final game.
*[[Bungie]] has stated that for [[Halo 3]] the MA5C is 'the ultimate spawning weapon' because of its overall reliability.
*On the empty shell casings ejected from the MA5C you can see the words CHIEF E-GX. (Chief eggs) as well as every other UNSC weapon that ejects shell casings.
*The new MA5C has a compass that points towards the objective in each mission. The old one on the [[MA5B]] points toward the gas planet, [[Threshold]].
*On the butt of the MA5C, a small [[List of Marathon references in Halo|Marathon Symbol]] can be found. It is also found on the left side of the weapon just below the charging handle. 
*When tested, the MA5C actually does slightly more damage than the [[BR55HB SR]]. However, this is offset by the fact that the MA5C has no headshot bonus.
*There was a glitch that allowed you to BXR. It was fixed on Version 1.1
*The Assault Rifle is [[Spartan 117]]'s trademark and specialized weapon in combat as he is seen wielding it in ''all'' Halo cutscenes, apart from those in ''Halo 2'', which had no assault rifle.
*It is called "pop gun" by the Marines sometimes.
*In Halo 3, you can see an "on" button on the left side of the rifle{{fact}}.
*What looks like a second barrel below the real one is actually a flash light.You can look at the Marines in dark areas for proof.
*In most Matchmaking games in Halo 3, you begin with this weapon along with the [[Battle Rifle]] in Team BRs.
*Though similar to its  cousin, the MA5B, it carries quite a heaiver punch.
*In the Halo 3 Beta the charging handle of The MA5C had an animation. The final version did not.
*This is the [[Master Chief]]'s weapon of choice.
*It was modded, like the Spartan Laser and the Spiker, into [[Halo: Custom Edition]].

==Gallery==

<gallery>
Image:Halo3 CQB Spartan.jpg|A [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] in [[CQB|C.Q.B.]] armor wielding the MA5C.
Image:H3_cutout002.gif|John-117 with an Assault Rifle in Halo 3.
Image:MA5C Firing.gif|A gold [[Spartan]] firing an MA5C.
Image:MA5C Animation.gif|A gray [[Spartan]] holding an MA5C with a sniper rifle slung across his back.
Image:AR_3.jpg|A Spartan fires his MA5C on his blue foe in Valhalla.
Image:AR_4.jpg|A red Spartan displays the importance of meleeing with the MA5C.
Image:1218135490 Assaultrifle.jpg|Master Chief firing his MA5C.
</gallery>

==Related Links==
*[[MA2B Assault Rifle]]
*[[MA3 Assault Rifle]]
*[[MA5B Assault Rifle]]
*[[MA5K Carbine]]

== Sources ==
*[http://www.halo3.com Halo3.com]
*[http://www.bungie.net Bungie.net]

==Reference==
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+**(barrel): 60.7 centimeters (24 inches)
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+*384 rounds or 12 magazines
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+| operation=Short-Stroke Gas-Operated Rotating-Bolt
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+| velocity= 905 m/s (2970 ft/s)
-|range=300 metres{{Ref/Reuse|C}}
+| accuracy=
+*Good (Medium ranges, bursts)
+*Medium (medium ranges, full auto)
+*Very High (Close ranges, bursts)
+*High (close ranges, full auto)
+| range= Close, Medium, Semi-Long (burst-fire)
+| era=[[Halo 3]]
+| counterparts=[[Needler]],[[Plasma Rifle]]
+| counterwep=*At Long Range [[SRS99D Sniper Rifle]],[[Particle Beam Rifle]]
+*At Close Range: [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]]
+*At Mid Range: [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]]
+| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
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-The '''MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System''', abbreviated '''MA5C ICWS''' and commonly known as the '''MA5C assault rifle''', is a standard-issue service rifle for the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and the [[UNSC Navy|Navy]]. Produced by [[Misriah Armory]] as part of its [[MA5 Series]], the MA5C is an improvement on the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]].{{Ref/Reuse|C}}
-==Overview==
+The '''MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System'''<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle</ref> (abbreviated '''MA5C ICWS'''), more commonly known as the '''MA5C Assault Rifle''', is a widely-used [[United Nations Space Command]] fire-arm.
-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.{{Ref/Reuse|C}} However, it features no in-built [[Telescopic sight|optical magnification]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
+==Introduction==
+The '''MA5C Assault Rifle''' is the third rifle in the [[MA5 Series]] of firearms manufactured by Misrah Armories {{Fact}}. It is a much more balanced weapon compared to its predecessor, the [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5B Assault Rifle]] and has received slight technical as well as physical changes from the MA5B. This weapon is seen only in [[Halo 3]]. It's the starting weapon on most maps in the Campaign and in the Halo 3 Multiplayer depending on the playlist.
+===Advantages===
+The weapon is a solid and reliable weapon in close to medium range, and can also be effective at ranges further than medium. It is a good all around weapon, it's extremely well balanced in all stats, and can be effective in almost all situations if used correctly. Ammo should not be a concern, since the weapon is very common and ammo can be easily found. The MA5C Assault Rifle is effective against [[Brute]]s, taking only about a magazine to take one down (even less for lower ranking brute minors). The Assault Rifle can easily wipe out an entire squad of [[Grunt]]s in less than a clip. It is also very effective against [[Flood]] infection forms. At medium ranges, the MA5C is less effective, as the spread of the bullets is increased. This can be compensated for by firing in short bursts to prevent erratic bullet spray. Accurate if used in short, well aimed bursts and otherwise ferociously powerful at close range. As with the MA5B the digital compass above the ammo counter can help you find your way through labyrinthine areas.
+At close range, this weapon is arguably even more deadly than the dual-wielded [[SMG]], as the firepower is approximately equal, and the ability to employ grenades and melee gives it the upper hand. A single melee will take down most opponent's shields, leaving the enemy to easy pickings from the AR. Generally, one would shoot the opponent on approach, then melee to finish them off. Five bullets and then a melee is the minimum amount of firepower required to kill an enemy.
+===Disadvantages===
+Close range weapons such as the [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], and [[SMG]]  can overpower the MA5C. This weapon also had its ammo reduced from 60 (in the [[MA5B]]) to 32, therefore needing to reload more often (this is not really a big problem for most players, since it still holds a good amount of ammo). It is inaccurate at longer ranges as it does not have a scope, which makes it an easy target for a [[Battle Rifle]], [[Carbine]], [[Sniper Rifle]], and [[Beam Rifle]]. The MA5C is not very effective against [[Jackal]] shields, plasma weapons such as the [[Plasma Rifle]] or [[Plasma Pistol]] should be used for this.
+In addition, the high rate of fire means that the gun will be dry after a mere few seconds if blasted on full-auto. Therefore, to make up for this shortcoming, it is advisable to carry a secondary weapon, such as a plasma rifle, or a few grenades (preferably [[Fragmentation Grenades|Frags]]).
-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.{{Ref/Reuse|C}} While widespread in usage, the weapon lacks the component modularity and upgrades of its successor models.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
+==Tactics==
+In many multiplayer matches, you will begin with the MA5C. This means that this rifle could be one of the most used weapons in the match. Due to its high rate of fire, it is very capable of whittling down shielding in about two seconds. If the opponent does not have an Energy Sword, Shotgun, Mauler, or other short-range weapon, then a good strategy is to get into close range and charge them firing all the way. When you get close enough to them, melee. This usually kills the other player; however, this leaves your shields down and your gun low on or out of ammo, so it's best not to do this with other enemies around or when in an open area. Also, if the other player has Sword, Shotgun or Mauler, then this tactic is useless because close range weapons are the Achilles heel of this tactic. Another tactic is to use the rifle as a machine gun. This means that you can spray the area of a target in order to get the enemy to keep their heads down. This is especially helpful if you are being fired upon by a sniper because even if one round hits the sniper, they are knocked out of the scope and become disoriented. This gives you a chance to find cover or move in for the kill. The [[Fragmentation Grenade]] used in combination with the Assault Rifle is also extremely effective. For example, if you are being pursued jump around a corner and quickly throw the [[Fragmentation Grenade]] to bring down the target's shield. Once your gun is back in hand, open fire on the enemy you grenaded. This should bring your target down, unless the target had an [[Overshield]].
-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/Novel|HRet|Chapter=14}}
+==Description And Appearance==
+The MA5C Assault Rifle is a burst/automatic [[UNSC]] rifle that fires [[7.62X51|7.62mm x 51 FMJ]] (Full Metal Jacket) rounds. It fires from a 32-round magazine that is housed in the receiver which is built directly into the underside of the butt of the gun and is located behind the handle (known as a [[bullpup]] configuration). The magazine fits flush into the housing.
-===Usage===
+[[Image:Halo3.comMA5C.PNG|200px|left|thumb|A simple diagram of the MA5C Assault Rifle.]]
-The MA5C has been in service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS3|HSS|Chapter=3}} The MA5C became one of the most prominent rifles used by the UNSC during the closing days of the [[Human-Covenant War]], and was heavily used by [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] forces during the [[Battle for Earth]] and the [[Battle of Installation 00|Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Game|H3|[[Assault Rifle]] in-game weapon}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} By [[2557]], the MA5C had been largely replaced by the [[MA5D assault rifle]],{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=60}} although it continued to see usage by reserve units scattered abroad.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
-==Gameplay==
+This [[Titanium-A|titanium alloy]] and polymer [[assault rifle]] firing with a gas-operated with a rotating-bolt and therefore must be cocked before the first shot can be fired. The charging handle used to chamber the round is situated on the left side of the gun and moves during operation.  Once the first round is fired, the gases from that round and those to follow impinge upon a gas piston, which pushes back the bolt carrier, rotating the bolt inside and continuing to chamber rounds until the magazine is empty. Once the magazine is empty, the charging handle must either be pulled back and locked or, must be fully cycled after a fresh magazine is inserted to load the next bullet. The magazine release button is located above the magazine housing and has an arrow pointing down toward the housing (similar to the [[BR55HB SR]]). The ejection port is located on the right side of the gun above the mag housing.
-===Advantages===
-The MA5C in both offensive and suppressive situations remains the Marine Corps' most reliable weapon. When fired in short bursts the MA5C can be effective at hitting targets at longer ranges, and the rifle's armor penetrating ability makes it key for handling even the toughest of infantry. The MA5C is effective at killing armored infantry at short-to-medium range and its high rate of fire allows its user to spray an area with suppression fire in defensive situations. At close range, the MA5C is arguably deadlier than the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]], as the firepower is approximately equal. The MA5C also provides the user with an ammo count on its digital readout, as well a compass pointing toward the arbitrary magnetic "north" position. In the hands of someone who can control their trigger finger, the MA5C becomes a deadly weapon in close-quarter situations.
+[[Image:Through the Eyes of the Chief.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The Master Chief wielding the MA5C.]]
+The MA5C has a rifled barrel that is 60.7 cm (24 in.) long and has an overall length of 88 cm (34.6 in.). The MA5C can be fitted with a number of different attachments including things such as a flashlight. The power button for the flashlight attachment is located behind the grip near the trigger. The MA5C also has a digital display on top of the gun which displays the remaining rounds in the current magazine as well as a compass that points to the largest land mass near by or key locations such a base of operations. This weapon also has a safety located on the handle of the gun.
+==Ammunition==
+The MA5C uses 7.62x51mm (.308 caliber) armor-piercing full metal jacket rounds. Actual energy from this round is 2472 ft·lb force. This is quite high for a rifle cartridge, and the round has been historically noted for its power and range. "7.62mm" is the diameter of the bullet itself, which equates to .3 tenths of an inch, or .30 caliber. The "51mm" comes from the length of the brass casing containing the powder and primer. Often being associated with a considerable amount of recoil, the [[MA5C]] appears to be able to absorb it so the weapon remains steady even while holding down the trigger until the magazine has been exhausted.
+Armor-piercing ammunition has a tip coated in a form of metal that allows it to punch through layers of soft and hard body armor, as well as light vehicle armor. The tip may be made from a variety of materials, such as tungsten, tungsten carbide, titanium carbide, hardened steel, or something similar.
+Armor-piercing rounds have the obvious advantage of being able to deal with protected targets, but they release less energy to flesh because they tend to just slip through a targets body, and not dumping all of its energy into the target.
+AP rounds also can fly through vegetation and other debris while losing little power, making it safe to shoot from behind or through bushes that the 5.56 NATO have some trouble with. The heavy 7.62 round also helps in that it has a larger mass than smaller rounds. The 7.62x51mm round was originally introduced as a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) standard-issue cartridge in the 20th century. It appears to have survived for over six more centuries, being used in the MA5C rifle and other [[UNSC weapons]] like the [[M247 GP Machine Gun]].
+.56 NATO is probably not used because of the [[Covenant]]'s advanced armor and shielding, or simply becuse sometime between 2008 and c. 2550 it fell out of service for some reason.
+==Changes from the MA5B==
+[[Image:sm_h3_Assault_Rifle.gif|thumb|A profile of the MA5C ICWS Assault Rifle.]]
+*Heavier barrel with a 1 in 7 twist.
+*Redesigned electronics suite cowling to reduce weight and increase pointability.
+*Redesigned handguard to provide more positive grip.
+*Decreased magazine capacity (32 rounds, down from 60).
+*Decreased maximum magazines.
+*Smaller aiming reticule (slightly larger than the [[Battle Rifle]]'s).
+*Increased range.
+*Increased damage per round
+*Decreased rate of fire.
+*Reload is faster.
+*Increased accuracy.
+*Less 'Sharp' edges, sleeker.
+*Quieter than the [[MA5B]] from [[Halo:CE]].
+==Influences==
+The MA5C is based on a few different weapons. One inspiration for the MA5C Assault Rifle was the "MA–75B Battle Rifle (with integral 40mm Grenade Launcher)" from the Marathon series. In fact, before [[Bungie]] re-engineered the game for the [[Xbox]], it was fitted with a grenade launcher. Another inspiration was the M-590 7.62mm assault rifle of the USMC from 1995-1996 TV series Space: Above and Beyond. Another inspiration is the French FAMAS assault rifle, hence the bullpup magazine type. The MA5 series Assault Rifles have a very similar outline as the real world FN 2000 assault rifle. The weapons designer at Bungie, Robert McLees, claims he wasn't inspired by the FN 2000 and similarities are purely coincidental.
+==Observations==
-===Disadvantages===
+Soldiers are very satisfied with this weapon. It performed well in a variety of environments especially given the perceived delicacy of the attached electronics suite. The general consensus is that every soldier wants an MA5C. As one marine noted, it was the "bread and butter" of the UNSC, just as the Covenant counterpart, the [[Plasma Pistol]] was the standard.
-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 [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant Carbine]].
-===Changes from the MA5B in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to MA5C in ''Halo 3''===
+===UNSC Remarks===
-*Different firing sound.
-*Increased maximum magazines.
-*Decreased magazine capacity down from 60 rounds to 32.
-*Increased range and increased damage per round.
-*Decreased rate of fire and a faster reload time.
-*Decreased projectile speed.
-===Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo 3: ODST''===
+“The MA5C is the workhorse for us ground-pounders. Just holding it makes you feel like God’s own anti-son-of-a-bitch-machine.”  (This is a reference to the  [[Legendary]] opening speech of [[Avery J. Johnson]] in  [[Halo Combat Evolved]].)
-*Firing sound is amplified.
-*Gun view model was changed slightly.
-==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
+“I have slogged through snow and mud and sand with my MA5C; even got dumped into an open sewer with it and it has never given me a bit of complaint. I trust it like I trust my own arms.”
-===Silver Timeline===
-{{Notice/Silver|category=no}}
-MA5C assault rifles were used by [[Silver Team/Silver|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 was stylized with a "117" on the side of the barrel.{{Ref/Reuse|Inheritance}}
-During [[Operation: DEFIANT GLASS]], [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] used an MA5C against attacking [[Sangheili]] forces before ultimately discarding the weapon in favor of a more effective machine gun turret. Rather than opting to retrieve his gun, John left the assault rifle abandoned in the base when he left,{{Ref/Film|TV|Episode=[[Contact]]}} likely because there was only one bullet left in it.{{Ref/Reuse|Inheritance}}
+“The MA5C is built like a brick outhouse with Venetian blinds. You can pound on a mike foxtrot with it like it was a sledgehammer.”
-During the [[Battle of Eridanus II/Silver|Battle of Eridanus II]], John was given an assault rifle by a Marine as he had yet to replace the one that he had discarded on Madrigal. While driving a [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]], John placed the weapon on the passenger's seat and left it there when he left the vehicle to help [[Kai-125/Silver|Kai-125]].{{Ref/Film|TV|[[Reckoning]]}}
+“For every time I’ve felt out-gunned by those alien bastards shooting blobs of energy at me I have felt like death himself watching their bodies come apart under a hail of lead from my MA5C.”
-After returning to [[Jin Ha|her father]]'s [[Jin Ha's Outpost|outpost]], [[Kwan Ha]] discovered John's discarded assault rifle half-hidden under a truck. Kwan used the gun to detonate the Sky Pipe, killing [[Vinsher Grath]] and all of his forces. Kwan subsequently kept the weapon for herself.{{Ref/Film|Id=Inheritance|TV|Episode=[[Inheritance]]}}
+“The romeo echo mike foxtrot’s decision to mechanically reduce the MA5C’s magazine capacity by nearly half is pretty frustrating; even if their data was showing that jamming because of loss of spring strength was becoming an issue.”
-==Trivia==
+“The only thing I can think of that would make the MA5C any sweeter would be an under-slung shotty or a forty mike mike.”
-{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MA5C assault rifle}}
-===References===
-*On the butt of the MA5C, a small [[List of Marathon references in Halo|''Marathon'' symbol]] can be found. It is also found on the left side of the weapon just below the charging handle.
-===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.
-*In the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'', the charging handle of the MA5C reciprocated as you fired the weapon. 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.
-*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.{{Ref/YouTube|UYfNBCHYHFE|Halo|Halo: Anniversary Exclusive Pre-Order Grunt Funeral Skull}}
-*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.
-===Mistakes===
+==Trivia==
-*The MA5C's reload animation depicts the player character pushing the charging handle forward after reloading, though realistically he would need only to pull the handle back slightly before it launched forward by itself. Also, the character is seen "riding" the charging handle with his finger as it slides forward. This can cause malfunctions in modern weapons, as riding the charging handle while the bolt carrier goes forward can prevent the bolt from going fully into battery.
+*All pre-release public pictures of the MA5C in first person, showed [[Battle Rifle]] animations as placeholders before the final animations were in place in the final game.
-*The ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'' incorrectly states that the MA5C has a reduced magazine size of twenty-four rounds despite the adjacent image showing the ammunition counter of an MA5C which contains thirty-two rounds.
+*[[Bungie]] has stated that for [[Halo 3]] the MA5C is 'the ultimate spawning weapon' because of its overall reliability.
-*''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' incorrectly states that the MA5 series does not appear in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' despite the MA5C's presence.
+*On the empty shell casings ejected from the MA5C you can see the words CHIEF E-GX. (Chief eggs) as well as every other UNSC weapon that ejects shell casings.
+*The new MA5C has a compass that points towards the objective in each mission. The old one on the [[MA5B]] points toward the gas planet, [[Threshold]].
+*On the butt of the MA5C, a small [[List of Marathon references in Halo|Marathon Symbol]] can be found. It is also found on the left side of the weapon just below the charging handle.
+*When tested, the MA5C actually does slightly more damage than the [[BR55HB SR]]. However, this is offset by the fact that the MA5C has no headshot bonus.
+*There was a glitch that allowed you to BXR. It was fixed on Version 1.1
+*The Assault Rifle is [[Spartan 117]]'s trademark and specialized weapon in combat as he is seen wielding it in ''all'' Halo cutscenes, apart from those in ''Halo 2'', which had no assault rifle.
+*It is called "pop gun" by the Marines sometimes.
+*In Halo 3, you can see an "on" button on the left side of the rifle{{fact}}.
+*What looks like a second barrel below the real one is actually a flash light.You can look at the Marines in dark areas for proof.
+*In most Matchmaking games in Halo 3, you begin with this weapon along with the [[Battle Rifle]] in Team BRs.
+*Though similar to its  cousin, the MA5B, it carries quite a heaiver punch.
+*In the Halo 3 Beta the charging handle of The MA5C had an animation. The final version did not.
+*This is the [[Master Chief]]'s weapon of choice.
+*It was modded, like the Spartan Laser and the Spiker, into [[Halo: Custom Edition]].
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:HALO3 CGI.jpg|[[John-117]] looking at his MA5C in ''[[Starry Night]]''.
+Image:Halo3 CQB Spartan.jpg|A [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] in [[CQB|C.Q.B.]] armor wielding the MA5C.
-File:Halo3 diorama 0749-2-.jpg|Marines using MA5C assault rifles in ''[[Believe]]''.
+Image:H3_cutout002.gif|John-117 with an Assault Rifle in Halo 3.
-File:Halo Uprising Pic.jpg|John-117 with an MA5C in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''.
+Image:MA5C Firing.gif|A gold [[Spartan]] firing an MA5C.
-File:Halo3.comMA5C.PNG|Schematic of the MA5C.
+Image:MA5C Animation.gif|A gray [[Spartan]] holding an MA5C with a sniper rifle slung across his back.
-File:H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR-Right.png|Right-side view of the MA5C in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
+Image:AR_3.jpg|A Spartan fires his MA5C on his blue foe in Valhalla.
-File:MA5C ICWS Assault Rifle.png|A top-down view of the MA5C.
+Image:AR_4.jpg|A red Spartan displays the importance of meleeing with the MA5C.
-File:Halo3-MasterChief-MA5C.png|Master Chief wielding an MA5C while walking.
+Image:1218135490 Assaultrifle.jpg|Master Chief firing his MA5C.
-File:Halo3-MasterChief-Crouch.png|Master Chief wielding an MA5C while crouching.
-File:H3-MasterChief-Shooting-Large.jpg|The Master Chief firing an MA5C in-game on the level [[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]], on [[Installation 08]].
-File:Through the Eyes of the Chief.jpg|The MA5C reticule and ammo counter as seen on the MJOLNIR [[heads up display]].
-File:Marines(2).jpg|Marines on [[Tsavo highway (location)|Tsavo Highway]] using the MA5C rifle.
-File:Hals-rifle.jpg|Hal's Rifle from ''[[Wikipedia:Fable 2|Fable 2]]''.
-File:Buck.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] firing an MA5C during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
-File:Johnson - Origins.png|[[Avery Johnson]] with an MA5C in ''[[Halo Legends]]'': ''[[Origins]]''.
-File:Legends SPARTAN-II team.jpg|John-117 with an MA5C during [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]] in ''Halo Legends'': ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.
-File:H2A Terminals - Jai vs Thel.jpg|[[Jai-006]] attempting to kill [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee with an MA5C during the [[Battle of the Rubble]] in the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]].
-File:HSS-John.png|John-117 with an MA5C in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
-File:HTMCC H3 AssaultRifles.jpg|A rack of MA5Cs in the ''[[Finish The Fight]]'' trailer.
-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-MA5CLondon.jpg|Prop of an MA5C.
 </gallery>
-==List of appearances==
+==Related Links==
-{{Col-begin}}
+*[[MA2B Assault Rifle]]
-{{Col-2}}
+*[[MA3 Assault Rifle]]
-*''[[Starry Night]]'' {{1st}}
+*[[MA5B Assault Rifle]]
-*''[[Believe]]''
+*[[MA5K Carbine]]
-**''[[Diorama]]'' {{C|Diorama only}}
-*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
+== Sources ==
-*''[[Halo 3]]''
+*[http://www.halo3.com Halo3.com]
-*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
+*[http://www.bungie.net Bungie.net]
-*''[[Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation]]''
-*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
+==Reference==
-*''[[Halo Legends]]''
+<references/>
-**''[[Origins]]''
-**''[[Prototype]]''
-**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
-*''[[Halo Evolutions]]''
+{{WepList}}
-**''[[Human Weakness]]''
-**''[[The Mona Lisa]]''
-*''[[Halo: Bloodline]]''
-*''[[Remember Reach]]''
-**''[[Patrol]]''
-**''[[Deliver Hope]]''
-{{Col-2}}
-*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
-*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
-*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
-**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
-*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
-*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
-*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
-*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
-*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
-*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
-*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
-**''[[Contact]]''
-**''[[Reckoning]]''
-**''[[Solace (TV Series)|Solace]]''
-**''[[Inheritance]]''
-**''[[Transcendence]]''
-{{Col-end}}
-==Notes==
+[[Category:Held Weapons]]
-{{Ref/Notes}}
-==Sources==
+[[Category:Human Weapons]]
-{{Ref/Sources}}
-{{UNSC rifles}}
+[[Category:Weapons]]
-[[Category:Assault rifles]]