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{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Sidekick
|image=[[File:HINF NewSidekick.png|300px]]
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|tier=[[Loadout weapon]]
|role=[[Pistol (weapon type)|Pistol]]
|type=[[Precision weapon]]
|range=Close
|counterparts=
Human (UNSC):
*[[Magnum]]
**[[Automag]]
**[[Gunfighter Magnum]]
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
[[Forerunner]]:
*[[Boltshot]]
|dmgtype=[[Kinetic]]
|mode=Semi-automatic
|damage=Low
|rof=High
|accuracy=Medium
|projspeed=Very high, near instantaneous
|mag=12 bullets
|maxammo=
|generalvariants=
|h5reqvariants=
|scopes=
|attachments=
|hidec=yes
}}

The '''Sidekick''' is a [[human]] [[pistol (weapon type)|pistol]] first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. It is a [[precision weapon|precision]] [[loadout weapon]] which deals [[Kinetic]] damage and is most effective in close quarters. The Sidekick deals little damage per shot but can be fired very rapidly, at the cost of accuracy.

==Universe and lore==
{{Main|MK50 Sidekick}}
Manufactured by [[Emerson Tactical Systems]], the [[MK50 Sidekick]] is a semi-automatic handgun in service with the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. Described as "powerful and compact", it fires 10mm rounds from a detachable box magazine that typically holds 12 rounds. It differs significantly from the [[M6 series]], the UNSC's most prominent sidearm, lacking the M6's signature hand-guard and [[Smart-linking|smart-linked optic]], the [[KFA-2 x2]], while also firing a lower caliber round. The weapon usually sports an olive green and matte black finish.{{Ref/Game|Id=HIMK50|HI|[[weapon]]: MK50 Sidekick}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Monster|URL=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/08/31/xbox-monster-energy-promotion/|Site=Xbox Wire|Page=Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership|D=6|M=8|Y=2021}}

The MK50 Sidekick entered production at some point before [[2559]]. By December 2559, the weapon was in service with UNSC forces aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, and saw action at the [[Battle for Installation 07]]. In [[2560|the following year]], the weapon was again used in [[Installation 07 conflict|subsequent conflicts]] at [[Installation 07|the ring]].{{Ref/Game|HI|[[campaign]]}}

<gallery widths="210px">
File:HINF NewSidekick.png|link=MK50 Sidekick|'''[[MK50 Sidekick]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
</gallery>

==Overview==

===Counterparts===

<gallery widths="210px">
File:H5G-Render-Pistol.png|link=Magnum|'''[[Magnum]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer, ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''}}
File:M6C SOCOM r.png|link=Automag|'''[[Automag]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''}}
File:Magnum Quickdraw.png|link=Gunfighter Magnum|'''[[Gunfighter Magnum]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
File:H5G-Plasma Pistol.png|link=Plasma Pistol|'''[[Plasma Pistol]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer, ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[Halo Online]]'', ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H5G-Z110.png|link=Boltshot|'''[[Boltshot]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
</gallery>

==Gameplay==
===Stats===
===Advantages===
===Disadvantages===
===Tactics and strategies===

==Skins and coatings==

==Medals==
The following medals are exclusive to the Sidekick, or to the pistol weapon type in ''Halo Infinite''. Other, less specific medals, can also be earned with the Sidekick, but the ones listed are only those that are unique to pistols or to the Sidekick itself.

{| class="wikitable"
!Icon
!Name
!Game
!Unlock requirements
|-
|[[File:HINF TechPre Medal Gunslinger.png|50px]]
|[[Gunslinger]]
|''Halo Infinite''
|Kill 5 enemies with pistols
|-
|[[File:HINF TechPre Medal QuickDraw.png|50px]]
|[[Quick Draw]]
|''Halo Infinite''
|Kill an enemy with a pistol immediately after switching to it 
|}


==Production notes==

==Gallery==
===Renders and cutouts===
===HUD icons===
===Screenshots===

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

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