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*MK50 Sidekick: The base variant of the MK50. Can hold 12 rounds, can kill in a minimum of seven shots, and features more intense bloom. | *'''MK50 Sidekick''': The base variant of the MK50. Can hold 12 rounds, can kill in a minimum of seven shots, and features more intense bloom. | ||
*'''[[Striker Sidekick]]''': A yellow-painted variant of the MK50 Sidekick that holds 14 rounds, can kill in a minimum of five shots, and features less bloom, at the cost of stronger recoil. | *'''[[Striker Sidekick]]''': A yellow-painted variant of the MK50 Sidekick that holds 14 rounds, can kill in a minimum of five shots, and features less bloom, at the cost of stronger recoil. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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The Mark 50 Sidekick[3], or simply MK50 Sidekick is a type of human pistol manufactured by Emerson Tactical Systems in service with the UNSC. It is a rapid fire sidearm that performs optimally at close to medium range, although accuracy loss is considerable when fired in restless succession.[1]
Overview
Design details
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-linked optic, the KFA-2 x2, while also firing a lower caliber round. The design of the MK50 is relatively simplistic, with a segmented slide and basic, analogue ironsights. A safety switch is present on the left side of the weapon, above the trigger-guard. Emerson Tactical Systems' emblem is worked into the grip.[1] The weapon usually sports an olive green and matte black finish.[4][5]
Development history
The MK50 Sidekick entered production at some point before 2559. By December 2559, the weapon was in service with UNSC forces aboard the UNSC Infinity, and saw action at the Battle for Zeta Halo.[6]
In-game information
The MK50 can hold 12 rounds with at least 72 rounds in reserve. It takes six shots to drain shields, with four subsequent body shots, or one headshot resulting in a kill. It is headshot-capable, features a very rapid reload, and also possesses a swift draw time, making it a perfect sidearm to the MA40 assault rifle.[1] The MK50 also possesses three weapon models, which were released during Season 01: Heroes of Reach.
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| Weapon Model | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
 Critpoint Shroud |
343 Industries | Exponentially increases the weapon's visual appeal. It also makes it look cooler. | Epic | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Purchase the "Maltese Mayhem Weapon Set" from the Shop for 1,500 cR (or 800 cR during a sale) |
 M90 Shroud |
Weapon System Technology | Marketed towards the police and self-defense markets. | Legendary | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Purchase the "Pop Weapon Set" from the Shop for 800 cR |
 Tacticlamp |
Weapon System Technology | A frame-mounted, non-reciprocating shroud with accessory rails. | Rare | Season 01: Heroes of Reach | Purchase the "Tacticlamp 117" bundle from the Shop for 1,000 cR |
 MK50 Groovegrip |
Lux Voluspa | A favorite sidearm of tech-savvy mercenary groups and security firms. | Epic | Season 04: Infection | Cyber Showdown II Event Pass level 5 |
 MK50 Swiftguard |
Emerson Tactical Systems | Emerson-developed data acquisition suite with real time targeting telemetry meant to integrate directly with the latest VISR displays and tactical uplink protocols. The latest beta-build firmware provides improved end-to-end data encryption and increased compatibility with vintage UNSC protocols. | Epic | Season 04: Infection | Purchase either:
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 Stocking Stuffer |
343 Industries | High-velocity holiday cheer. | Legendary | Season 05: Reckoning | Purchase the "Santa's Little Helper" superbundle from the Shop for 3,400 cR |
 Vicious Sidekick |
Banished | Chop chop. | Epic | The Yappening II | Purchase the "Cestus" bundle from the Shop for 2,400 cR |
 Leaping Bounty |
Fracture: Tenrai | Always against the current. | Legendary | Tenrai IV | Purchase the "Kendo Master" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR |
 Photon Exciter |
Fracture: Firewall | The battle is on. Playtime is over. | Legendary | Haloween | Purchase the "Molten Chrome" bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR |
Variants
- MK50 Sidekick: The base variant of the MK50. Can hold 12 rounds, can kill in a minimum of seven shots, and features more intense bloom.
- Striker Sidekick: A yellow-painted variant of the MK50 Sidekick that holds 14 rounds, can kill in a minimum of five shots, and features less bloom, at the cost of stronger recoil.
Production notes
The Sidekick was designed as a true sidearm pistol, being lightning fast to draw and fire, acting as a reliable backup when the player's primary weapon is depleted. Compared to the Magnums of previous titles, the Sidekick was described being closest in function to Halo 2's M6C magnum.[7] In April 2021, it was shown that the Sidekick had received a redesign since its reveal in July 2020. It would now include an underbarrel attachment similar to those featured on the M6C/SOCOM and the Tactical variant of the M6H2 Magnum, as well as some other small changes.[8]
Gallery
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Screenshots
HUD Icon of the MK50 Sidekick.
An early render of the MK50, featuring the Adrenal coating.
First-person view of the MK50 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of the MK50 Sidekick, prior to its redesign.
First-person view of the MK50's reload in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, displaying the magazine.
First-person view of the MK50's reload in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with 10mm rounds visible in the magazine.
The redesigned MK50 Sidekick with the Watchdog coating.
A Yoroi-clad Spartan-IV wielding an MK50 in multiplayer.
A MK50 Sidekick holstered on a pink Spartan in the A New Generation trailer.
A Spartan holding the redesigned MK50.
A Spartan firing the MK50.
Close-up of the MK50 while firing, with the slide at the rear of travel exposing the barrel assembly with empty chamber as well as the next unfired cartridge.
The MK50 Striker Sidekick variant.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
- Halo: The Rubicon Protocol
- Winter Contention
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 166
- ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer: When the player gets a kill with the MK50 Sidekick. "Mark 50 kill confirmed" - LUMU
- ^ Halo Infinite, weapon: MK50 Sidekick
- ^ Xbox Wire, Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership (Retrieved on Aug 6, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Infinite Inquiries: "The “Sidekick” is a true sidearm pistol that is lightning fast to draw and fire – truly exceling as a reliable backup when your primary weapon is depleted and a Brute is bearing down on you. Compared to previous titles, this weapon is closest to Halo 2's version of the Magnum." - John Junyszek (Unyshek) (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Twitter: "That's not an attachment on the Sidekick. That's the Sidekick" - John Junyszek (Unyshek) (Retrieved on Apr 29, 2021) [archive]
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