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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, shoulder-fired | ||
|damage per hit= High | |||
| | |magazine=30 rounds<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Assault Rifle'']</ref> | ||
| | |maxammo= | ||
|fire= Automatic | |||
|ammotype= 7.62mm | |||
|operation= Gas | |||
|rate of fire= High, fully automatic | |||
|operation= | |accuracy= Medium | ||
| | |range= Short to medium | ||
| | |era=Human-Covenant War | ||
| | |affiliation= United Nations Space Command | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''MA5K | The '''MA5K Carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Operations forces]], especially by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 Series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/><ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page ???''</ref> | ||
== | ==Design details== | ||
[[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px|left|An alternate configuration of the MA5K used by [[Kurt-051]] during the [[Battle of Onyx]].]] | |||
The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62mm ammunition]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The weapon is likely lighter and easier to carry than larger assault weapons. Aesthetically, it resembles a cross between an MA5 ICWS and a [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], and features a stripped-down design that appears almost skeletal. The MA5K can be assembled in various configurations.<ref>'''''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''''' cover art</ref> | |||
It is likely that the MA5K was produced specifically for Special Operations forces because of its lighter frame, which would allow quicker maneuvering and a 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 use by [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s, as well as by vehicle crews, since it would not take up much room inside a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|drop pod]] or a vehicle. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of | *The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of modern German weapons with 'K' in their designations. 'K' stands for "''kurz''", meaning "short", or "''karabiner''", meaning "carbine". | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{UNSC | {{UNSC Infantry Weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Carbines]] | [[Category:Carbines]] | ||
