Editing MA5D assault rifle

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{{Weapon infobox
|image = [[File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-AltLeftSide.png|350px]]<br>
[[File:H5G-Render-AssaultRifle.png|350px]]
|manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]
|series = [[MA5 series]]
|type = [[wikipedia:bullpup|Bullpup]] [[wikipedia:assault rifle|assault rifle]]
|cost = 1693 [[cR]]<ref name="brief">'''Halo 4 Limited Edition''' UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet</ref>
|variant = 
|hideb = 
|service = *[[Human-Covenant War]] {{c|limited service}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation = [[United Nations Space Command]]
|weight = {{Convert|3.5|kg|lb}} {{C|empty}} <br> {{Convert|4.1|kg|lb}} {{C|loaded}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/assault-rifle '''Halo: Waypoint''': ''Assault Rifle'']</ref>
|length = {{Convert|39.2|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref>
|width = {{Convert|3|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|height = {{Convert|10.8|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|ammotype = [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP]]{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}
|feed = 
* 32-round box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|brief}} {{C|Halo 4}}
* 36-round box magazine {{C|Halo 5: Guardians}}
|operation = [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating-bolt]]
|rate = 640 RPM{{Citation needed}}
|velocity = 
|range = Short-mid range
}}
The '''MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System''' ('''ICWS''') is an [[Wikipedia:Assault rifle|assault rifle]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Like the rest of the [[MA5 series]], the MA5D is designed and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref>

== Overview ==
The MA5D assault rifle is an air-cooled, [[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], magazine-fed, fully automatic bullpup rifle that fires standard [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]] from a 32- or 36-round detachable box magazine.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. The 2525 model bears few noticeable design differences from the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C]] apart from an integrated muzzle brake, and the overall bulkiness of the newer rifle.

The MA5D ICWS was in limited service use as early as [[2525]] when it was issued to officer cadets, drill instructors, and security personnel at the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]], as well as [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Blue Team]].<ref>'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 '''343 Sparkast 014''']</ref><ref name="TFOR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'''</ref> It saw continued use throughout the war, though the MA5's [[MA5B assault rifle|B]] and C variants remained more common.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Prologue]]''</ref><ref>''Halo: Initiation'', Issue 1</ref><ref>''Halo: Escalation'', Issue 7</ref> By [[2557]] the MA5D had become standard issue. It is now favored due to its ruggedness and ability to withstand the conditions that are often faced on frontier [[human colonies|colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}

MA5D assault rifles issued to [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IVs]] are given the same protective metamaterial coating used on the [[M6H Magnum#M6H2|M6H2 Magnum]].<ref name="HOSFM">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 188''</ref>

== Variants ==
[[File:H5G_MA5DAssaultRifle_Rail_Render.jpg|thumb|left|Renders of the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' MA5D, showing the removable shroud and rail.]]
=== Removable shroud variant ===
By October [[2558]], a newer variant of the MA5D existed with the "p/n 00118-B" body and the [[Weapon Serial Numbers|serial number]] of "007230814". This variant had a removable cover worked into the cowling, concealing a "P/N 16309" rail for the attachment of compatible systems, primarily optics. When no optic is present, an integral [[Projection sight]] with an emitter embedded directly above the rifle's display screen on the cowling is often leveraged for targeting.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
* '''COG MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Security configuration issued to ONI's armed-response teams.
* '''Hybrid MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Hybrid sight]]. This variant is a testbed for human-Sangheili technology sharing, fitted with a modified [[Type-57 carbine|Carbine]] holoscope.
* '''Longshot MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Longshot sight]]. UNSC Marine Corps Interim Fireteam Support (IFS) configuration for intermediate-range combat and long-range suppression.
* '''Morph MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Test configuration issued to Spartans assigned to ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> science field teams, fitted with a modified [[Z-250 lightrifle|LightRifle]] holoscope.
* '''Recon MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Recon sight]]. UNSC Army configuration with quick-acquisition sights for mid-range engagements.

==== MA5D attachments ====
* '''[[Energy bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
* '''Extended magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50% for a total of 54 rounds per magazine and 324 reserve rounds.
* '''[[Kinetic bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
* '''[[Knight blade]]''': Increases melee effectiveness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
* '''[[Laser targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
* '''[[Long barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
* '''[[Stabilization jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
* '''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
* '''[[Sound dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.
* '''[[Threat marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.

== Gameplay ==
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=== Changes from MA37 ICWS in ''Halo: Reach''===
* Heavier but more controllable reticle bloom.
* More damage per round: only 16 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 20.
* Slightly increased rate of fire.
* Maximum reserve ammo has been reduced from 288 rounds to 256 rounds, and a standard reserve of 224 rounds, forcing the player to scavenge for ammo more frequently.
* Secondary melee animation slightly changed.
===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to Turbo update===
*More damage per round: only 13 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 16.
=== Changes from Turbo update to ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
* Less damage per round: now 16 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 13.
* Reticle is bloomed out slightly.

=== Changes from ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' ===
*Recoil added.
*Can now be zoomed in using the [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scope]] to have its range increased and its bloom and max spread reduced at the cost of added recoil.
*Faster bloom regeneration.
*Maximum reserve ammo is now 216 rounds, down by 8 from ''Halo 4''.
*Reload speed and pickup animation speed slightly increased.
*Weapon switching speed increased.
*Headshots now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets.
*Inconsistent damage model, killing in 13-20 rounds, depending on the headshot bonus.
*The magazine very slightly sticks out of the gun less.
===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
*Headshot multipliers are removed.
* Magazine size increased from 32 rounds to 36 to compensate for a slight damage decrease.

=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to [[Halo Championship Series|HCS]] testing ===
* Maximum reticle bloom increased.
* Accuracy decreased.

=== Changes from HCS testing to [[Overtime]] ===
* Aiming reticle is now 7% smaller, with maximum reticle bloom reduced as well.
** Using Smart-Link no longer decreases bloom.
* Accuracy slightly increased.
* Weaker aim assist at close range.
* Rate of fire has been slightly increased to 650 RPM.
* Headshots now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets once again.
* Increased/decreased damage, killing in 13-20 rounds, depending on the headshot bonus.
* Headshot aim assist decreased by 99%.

== Trivia ==
===Mistakes===
* In ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s multiplayer segment, initiating a reload on an empty MA5D and holding the trigger down during the action will result in the animation being cut off before it can complete; however, the sound will still play out in spite of it.

== Gallery ==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MA5D assault rifle}}
=== Normal gallery ===
<gallery>
File:FUD Silva Field Armor.jpg|Cadet [[Chyler Silva]] wielding an MA5D assault rifle during training in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
File:Scanned HUD.jpg|[[John-117]] using an MA5D in ''[[Scanned]]''.
File:H4-Concept-MA5D.jpg|Concept art of the MA5D in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-MA5D-Schematic.jpg|Schematic of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MA5D-AssaultRifle.png|Render of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-AltLeftSide.png|Left side view of the MA5D ICWS AR.
File:MA5D Assault Rifle.png|HUD icon of the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MA5DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the MA5D by John-117 in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-Selecting Ordnance Speed 02.jpg|The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine on [[Haven]].
File:MA5D box magazine.jpg|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 4''. 
File:H2A MA5D Magazine.png|thumb|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H5G MA5D Magazine.png|thumb|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:MA5D SideText.jpg|Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-Infobox.jpg|MA5D Infobox that was in a ''Halo 4'' update.
File:H4-MCtoy-Prototype.png|A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.
File:HSA-Palmer-RegenField-Phantom.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] using an MA5D during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
File:Halo Initiation John-117 and a-Spartan-warrior.PNG|John-117 with an MA5D in ''[[Halo: Initiation]]''.
File:John and Kelly Escalation.png|John-117 and [[Kelly-087]] using MA5D assault rifles during the [[Skirmish on Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:Nightfall - AikenPromo.jpg|[[Randall Aiken]] with an MA5D during the [[Mission to Alpha Shard]] in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
File:H2A MA5D-AR.png|The MA5D in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-MA5DHUD.png|First-person view of the MA5D being used on [[Stonetown]].
File:H2A-MA5D.png|An MA5D being used by a Spartan on Stonetown.
File:H5G-Concept-MA5D Customization.png|Concept art of the MA5D customization for ''[[Halo 5 Guardians]]''.
File:Halo5 AR.png|A render of the MA5D from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|beta]] development stage of ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5GB-MA5DHUD.png|First person view of the MA5D in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Empire]].
File:H5MA5DZoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the MA5D in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Truth]].
File:HCS Trailer - ARCocking.png|A Spartan-IV cocking an MA5D in the [[HCS]] season 2 trailer.
File:HtT-Statue.jpg|A statue of John-117 with an MA5D in ''[[The Cost]]''.
File:HtT-BlueTeam.png|Blue Team using MA5Ds on Meridian in ''[[The Hunt Begins]]''.
File:HSS-New Phoenix ONI lab.jpg|A [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan-IV]] using an MA5D during a simulation of the [[Battle of New Phoenix]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:MJOLNIR MARK IV BLUE TEAM.png|John-117 using an MA5D during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:H5G-MA5Dmodel.jpg|Models of the MA5D for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-MA5DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the MA5D by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5Dzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the MA5D by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-Overtime update.
File:H5G-Fred&MA5D.png|Fred-104 using smart scope with the MA5D on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-John&MA5D.png|John-117 with an MA5D in the [[Gateway]] on Genesis.
File:H5G-MA5DHUD.png|First person view of the MA5D in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' on [[Riptide]], pre-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5Dzoom.png|Smart scope with the MA5D in ''Halo 5: Guardians'', pre-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5DSS.png|Third-person view of a [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the MA5D.
File:HM-Buck&Romeo.png|Edward Buck using an MA5D in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HO-MA5D1.jpeg|The default MA5D on [[Diamondback]] in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:Bad Blood cover art (Final).jpg|Edward Buck with a MA5D in ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
File:HOD-MA5D.jpg|An MA5D on display at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 4'' skins ===
<gallery>
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-PrimeSkin.png|Prime (PRM) skin.
File:H4 - Predator skin (transparent).png|Predator (PDT) skin.
File:H4 - Riptide skin (transparent).png|Riptide (RPT) skin.
File:H4 - Turbine skin (transparent).png|Turbine (TBN) skin.
File:H4_Skin_Teeth.png|Teeth (TTH) skin.
File:H4 Skin Trauma.png|Trauma (TRM) skin.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins ===
<gallery>
File:H5 G - Uncommon - Fade Ar.jpg|Fade skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Azure Dream AR.jpg|Azure Dream skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Blue Steel AR.jpg|Blue Steel skin REQ card
File:H5 G - Rare - Green Machine AR.jpg|Green Machine skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Last Dawn AR.jpg|Last Dawn skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Last Slice AR.jpg|Last Slice skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Master Control AR.jpg|Master Control skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Monstruous AR.jpg|Monstruous skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Old Abe AR.jpg|Old Abe skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Pop Culture AR.jpg|Pop Culture skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Scratched AR.jpg|Scratched skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Spiral AR.jpg|Spiral skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Steel AR.jpg|Steel skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - UNSC AR.jpg|UNSC skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Rare - Vengance AR.jpg|Vengeance skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Aurum AR.jpg|Aurum skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Boomco AR Blaster.jpg|BoomCo AR Blaster skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Fireteam Osiris AR.jpg|Fireteam Osiris skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Lagrange AR.jpg|Lagrange skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - ODST AR.jpg|ODST skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Prestige AR.jpg|Prestige skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Ruptive AR.jpg|Ruptive skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Sharktooth Grin AR.jpg|Sharktooth Grin skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Skulls And Roses AR.jpg|Skulls and Roses skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Spirit Of Fire AR.jpg|Spirit of Fire skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Ultra Rare - Sticker Shock AR.jpg|Sticker Shock skin REQ card.
File:H5G - Legendary - 343 Industries AR.jpg|343 Industries REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Team Alliange AR.jpg|Team Allegiance skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Blue Team AR.jpg|Blue Team skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Bracer AR.jpg|Bracer skin REQ card.
File:H5G - Legendary - CLG AR.jpg|CLG REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Ehh,Arr AR.jpg|Ehh, Arr skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Gold Standard AR.jpg|Gold Standard skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Evil Geniuses AR.jpg|Evil Geniuses skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - HCS Contender AR.jpg|HCS Contender skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - HCS Contender Blue AR.jpg|HCS Contender Blue skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - HCS Contender Red AR.jpg|HCS Contender Red skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Landgrave AR.jpg|Landgrave skin REQ card.
File:H5G - Legendary - Luminosity AR.jpg|Luminosity REQ card.
File:H5 G - Noble Team AR.jpg|Noble Team skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Optic Gaming AR.jpg|OpticGaming skin REQ card.
File:H5G - Legendary - Splyce AR.jpg|Splyce REQ card.
File:H5G - Legendary - Str8 Rippin AR.jpg|Str8 Rippin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Team Envyous AR.jpg|Team EnVyUs skin REQ card.
File:H5 G - Legendary - Team Liquid AR.jpg|Team Liquid skin REQ card.
File:H5G Render-Skins VengeanceAssaultRifle.png|Vengeance skin.
File:H5 MA5D HCS Skin.png|HCS Contender skin.
File:Halo 5 MA5D mister-chief-eh-arr skin.png|Ehh, Arr skin.
File:H5G-MA5DMasterControl.png|Master Control skin.
File:H5 unicorn fire.jpg|Unicorn fire skin.
File:H5 unicorn ice.jpg|Unicorn ice skin.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-ReconMA5D.png|First-person view of the Recon MA5D.
File:H5G-ReconMA5Dzoom.png|Smart scope with the Recon MA5D.
File:H5G-LongshotMA5D.png|First-person view of the Longshot MA5D.
File:H5G-LongshotMA5Dzoom.png|Smart scope with the Longshot MA5D.
File:H5G-HybridMA5DHUD.png|First-person view of the Hyrbid MA5D.
File:H5G-HybridMA5Dzoom.png|Smart scope with the Hybrid MA5D.
File:H5G AR COG sight1.png|First-person view of the COG MA5D.
File:H5G AR COG sight2.png|Smart scope with the COG MA5D.
File:H5G AR Morph sight1.png|First-person view of the Morph MA5D.
File:H5G AR Morph sight2.png|Smart scope with the Morph MA5D.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo Online'' variants ===
<gallery>
File:AR_Damage.png|The DMG MA5D.
File:AR_2.0.png|The "Golden" MA5D classed as the "Assault Rifle 2.0".
File:HO-MA5D.png|The ROF MA5D in the customization menu.
File:HO_MA5.png|''Halo Online'' variants.
File:HO-ROFMA5D.jpeg|The ROF MA5D on Edge.
File:HO-ADVMA5D.jpeg|The ADV MA5D on [[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]].
File:HO-DMGMA5D.jpeg|The Halo Online Beta DMG MA5D on [[Edge]].
File:HO-GoldenMA5D.jpeg|The Halo Online Beta "Golden" MA5D on [[Valhalla|Riverworld]].
File:HO AssaultRifle Hipolys 1.jpg|High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.
File:HO AssaultRifle Hipolys 2.jpg|High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.
File:HO AssaultRifle Hipolys 3.jpg|High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
*''[[The Commissioning]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Scanned]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
**''[[All Hail]]'' {{C|Statue only}}
**''[[The Cost]]''
**''[[A Hero Falls]]''
**''[[The Hunt Begins]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[On the Brink]]''
**''[[Undefeated]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''

== Sources ==
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