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{{Weapon | {{Weapon Infobox | ||
|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:MA5K.JPG|250px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
|series=[[MA5 series]] | |series=[[MA5 series]] | ||
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|variant= | |variant= | ||
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|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|weight= | |weight= | ||
|length= | |length= | ||
|ammotype=[[ | |ammotype=[[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]] | ||
|feed=30-round detachable box magazine<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Assault Rifle''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110314221127/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 Archive.org])</ref> | |feed=30-round detachable box magazine<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Assault Rifle''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110314221127/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 Archive.org])</ref> | ||
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]] | |operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]] | ||
|rate= Select fire | |rate= Select fire, Gas operated, rotating bolt | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
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905 m/s (2970 ft/s) | |||
|range= 300-500 meters | |||
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The '''MA5K carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]], notably the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III supersoldiers]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series]]. | The '''MA5K carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]], notably the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III supersoldiers]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B assault rifle]].<ref name="HGOOC20">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Chapter 20</ref> It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[ | The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B assault rifle]].<ref name="HGOOC20">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Chapter 20</ref> It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a removable carrying handle similar to that of the [[BR55 battle rifle]]. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models. | ||
==Operational History== | ==Operational History== | ||
MA5Ks were used by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] from [[2531]] to [[2552]], especially during the [[Onyx Conflict]]. | MA5Ks were used by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] from [[2531]] to [[2552]], especially during the [[Onyx Conflict]].<ref name="HGOOC20"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | *''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{UNSC rifles}} | {{UNSC rifles}} | ||
[[Category:Carbines]] | [[Category:Carbines]] |