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The '''MA5 series''', collectively known as the '''MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System''', is a series of air-cooled, gas-operated assault rifles produced by [[Misriah Armory]]. Part of the larger [[MA Series]], the MA5 is the workhorse of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Having been in service for more than fifty years,<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 16''</ref><ref name="Waypoint" | The '''MA5 series''', collectively known as the '''MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System''', is a series of air-cooled, gas-operated assault rifles produced by [[Misriah Armory]]. Part of the larger [[MA Series]], the MA5 is the workhorse of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Having been in service for more than fifty years,<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 16''</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> the MA5 series is the oldest rifle platform currently utilized by the UNSC, with more than a dozen models still in use.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref> While the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and the [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] use the MA5 designation, the [[UNSC Army|Army]] refers to the weapon as the '''MA37'''. | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
=== Design details === | === Design details === | ||
The MA5 series is | The MA5 series rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed weapon designed for automatic fire. It has an attached electronics suite that provides information on rounds remaining in the magazine, compass heading, as well as several other "housekeeping" functions. The rifle is rugged and sturdy, and performs exceptionally well in a variety of environments, especially given the perceived delicacy of the attached electronics suite. The MA5 rifle can be outfitted with a number of modifications including sound suppressors, a [[M301 Grenade Launcher|grenade launcher]], an [[underslung shotgun]], or a standard-issue flashlight.<ref name="McLees">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle '''Bungie.net''': ''MA5C Assault Rifle'']</ref> | ||
The MA5 series rifle is a close- to medium-range weapon. It is most effectively used by fully automatic sustained fire at close range, or by using short, controlled bursts at medium range. Because of this, it is most effective at close range. | |||
=== Firing mechanism === | === Firing mechanism === | ||
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=== Ammunition === | === Ammunition === | ||
{{Main|M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|l1=M118 7.62×51mm FMJ-AP}} | {{Main|M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|l1=M118 7.62×51mm FMJ-AP}} | ||
The MA5 series rifle uses the M118 7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket, Armor Piercing rounds. These rounds are designed to pierce body armor so the rounds are reasonably large, and are surrounded by a molded jacket of | The MA5 series rifle uses the M118 7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket, Armor Piercing rounds. These rounds are designed to pierce body armor so the rounds are reasonably large, and are surrounded by a molded jacket of either steel or titanium, which enhances its armor-piercing capabilities. More exotic ammunition types, like [[shredder round]]s, are available for use, however these modifications are available only by Mission Conditional Requisition (MCR). | ||
== Development history == | == Development history == | ||
The MA5 entered service with the UNSC Armed Forces in [[ | The MA5 entered service with the UNSC Armed Forces in [[2437]] and has remained the primary service rifle ever since.<ref name="katprofile">[http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/01/27/feature-Noble-Team-Profile-3.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Noble Team Profile #3'']</ref><ref name="MA37">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24580 '''Bungie.net''': ''MA37 ICWS'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Assault Rifle''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111004174237/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 Archive.org])</ref> | ||
The MA5 series was preceded in service by the [[MA3A assault rifle|MA3A Individual Combat Weapon System]],<ref | The MA5 series was preceded in service by the [[MA3A assault rifle|MA3A Individual Combat Weapon System]],<ref>'''Halo: First Strike'''</ref> which itself was preceded by the [[MA2B assault rifle|MA2B]] and the [[MA1 assault rifle|MA1]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
== Known models == | == Known models == | ||
*[[MA37 assault rifle|MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]] - The MA37, the [[UNSC Army]]'s designation of the MA5, was introduced in 2437 and is still favored heavily by the Army despite newer iterations of the series due to its ruggedness and simplicity. The MA37 has a more skeletal cowling than other MA5 variants. | *[[MA37 assault rifle|MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]] - The MA37, the [[UNSC Army]]'s designation of the MA5, was introduced in 2437 and is still favored heavily by the Army despite newer iterations of the series due to its ruggedness and simplicity. The MA37 has a more skeletal cowling than other MA5 variants.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]] - Much less accurate in comparison to the MA5C and MA5D, it is often relegated to use in short-range combat. The MA5B receives a sixty-round magazine.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | |||
*[[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]] - Much less accurate in comparison to the MA5C and MA5D, it is often relegated to use in short-range combat. The MA5B receives a sixty-round magazine. | *[[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]] - An improvement upon the MA5B, featuring a heavier barrel with a one-in-seven twist, a stronger magazine spring mechanism, a lower-profile electronics housing, and a sturdier, more ergonomically designed trigger guard. It receives a shortened thirty-two round magazine; the reduced magazine capacity in relation to the MA5B is part of an effort to prevent wearing of the magazine spring.<ref name="McLees"/> It is used by the Marine Corps and the Navy in short-to-mid range combat.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]] - An improvement upon the MA5B, featuring a heavier barrel with a one-in-seven twist, a stronger magazine spring mechanism, a lower-profile electronics housing, and a sturdier, more ergonomically designed trigger guard. It receives a shortened thirty-two round magazine; the reduced magazine capacity in relation to the MA5B is part of an effort to prevent wearing of the magazine spring. | |||
*[[MA5D assault rifle|MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System]] - The MA5D receives a thirty-two round magazine like the MA5C, and also an increased capacity thirty-six round magazine.<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> At some point before 2557, it became the standard-issue fully-automatic rifle of all UNSC branches.<ref name="Halo 4">'''Halo 4''' ''In-game description''</ref> | *[[MA5D assault rifle|MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System]] - The MA5D receives a thirty-two round magazine like the MA5C, and also an increased capacity thirty-six round magazine.<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> At some point before 2557, it became the standard-issue fully-automatic rifle of all UNSC branches.<ref name="Halo 4">'''Halo 4''' ''In-game description''</ref> | ||
*[[MA5K Carbine]] - The MA5K is a carbine variant of the MA5 that | *[[MA5K carbine|MA5K Carbine]] - The MA5K is a carbine variant of the MA5 that used almost exclusively by [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Forces]] units. It receives a thirty-round magazine<ref name="Waypoint"/> and is fairly modular, capable of being assembled in various configurations.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''' cover art</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:HaloReach_-_MA37.png|The MA37 assault rifle. | ||
File:HW-MA5-ICWS-AssaultRifle.png|The MA5B assault rifle. | File:HW-MA5-ICWS-AssaultRifle.png|The MA5B assault rifle. | ||
File:H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR- | File:H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR-Right.png|The MA5C assault rifle. | ||
File: | File:H4-MA5D-AssaultRifle.png|The MA5D assault rifle. | ||
File: | File:H4-MA5D-Schematic.jpg|A schematic of the MA5D. | ||
File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|An MA5K carbine configuration. | |||
File:Assault Rifle Comparisons.jpg|A comparison between the MA5B, the MA5C, and the MA37. | File:Assault Rifle Comparisons.jpg|A comparison between the MA5B, the MA5C, and the MA37. | ||
File:HCEA-MA5B-AR-FirstPerson.png| | File:HCEA-MA5B-AR-FirstPerson.png|[[John-117]] with an MA5B at the ready. The weapon's ammunition counter and HUD readout are visible. | ||
File:Halo4-MasterChief-John117.png|John-117 wielding an MA5D. | File:Halo4-MasterChief-John117.png|John-117 wielding an MA5D. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Assault rifles]] | [[Category:Assault rifles]] | ||
