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{{Weapon | {{Weapon | ||
|image=[[ | |image= [[Image:MA5K.JPG|250px]] | ||
|manufacturer= | |name= MA5K Carbine | ||
| | |manufacturer= | ||
|type=[[Carbine]] | |model= [[MA5 Series]] | ||
|type= [[Carbine]] | |||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
| | |size= Handheld, Two-Handed | ||
| | |damage per hit= High | ||
| | |magazine=30 Rounds | ||
| | |maxammo= | ||
| | |fire= Automatic | ||
|ammotype= | |ammotype= 7.62mm rounds | ||
| | |operation= Gas System | ||
| | |rate of fire= High, Fully Automatic | ||
| | |accuracy= Medium | ||
|range= Short to Medium Range | |||
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |||
|affiliation= [[United Nations Space Command]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''MA5K | The '''MA5K Carbine''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] [[MA5 series]] firearm used by [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Operations Forces]]. | ||
== | ==Design Details== | ||
The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard [[ | The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5 Series|MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System]]. The weapon is most likely lighter and easier to carry than larger assault weapons. Aesthetically, it resembles a cross between an MA5 ICWS and a [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], although the MA5K functions more like an assault rifle. It features a stripped-down design that appears almost skeletal. | ||
Based on current-era tactical philosophy, it is believed that the MA5K version was produced specifically for Special Operations forces because of its lighter frame, which allowed for more quick maneuvering and less visible profile, and probably for its lighter aural signature, which suits the requirements of commando missions well. This would make it well suited for [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|Marine Shock Troops]] and vehicle crews as well, since it would not take up much room inside a vehicle. | |||
==Operational History== | ==Operational History== | ||
MA5Ks were used by the [[ | MA5Ks were not as often used for front line duty because of their reduced stopping power, but they were used by the [[Spartan-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] from [[2531]] to [[2552]], especially during the [[Battle of Onyx]]. <ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 170''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The 'K' in this weapon's designation | *The 'K' in this weapon's designation may refer to many modern-day German weapons with 'K' in their designations; standing for "''kurz''" (meaning "short") or "''karabiner''" (meaning "carbine"). | ||
*it can be used in halo custom edition on certain maps. | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{UNSC | {{UNSC Infantry Weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Carbines]] | [[Category:Carbines]] | ||
[[Category:Held Weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Human Weapons]] |