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{{Era|HCW|Post}}
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|image = [[File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-AltLeftSide.png|350px]]<br>
|image = [[File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-AltLeftSide.png|350px]]<br>
[[File:H5G-Render-AssaultRifle.png|350px]]
[[File:H5G-Render-AssaultRifle.png|350px]]
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|cost = 1693 [[cR]]<ref name="brief">'''Halo 4 Limited Edition''' UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet</ref>
|cost = 1693 [[cR]]<ref name="brief">'''Halo 4 Limited Edition''' UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet</ref>
|variant =  
|variant =  
|hideb =
|service = *[[Human-Covenant War]] {{c|limited service}}
|service = [[Human-Covenant War]] (limited service) <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation = [[United Nations Space Command]]
|affiliation = [[United Nations Space Command]]
|weight = {{Convert|3.5|kg|lb}} {{C|empty}} <br> {{Convert|4.1|kg|lb}} {{C|loaded}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/assault-rifle '''Halo: Waypoint''': ''Assault Rifle'']</ref>
|weight = {{Convert|3.5|kg|lb}} {{C|empty}} <br> {{Convert|4.1|kg|lb}} {{C|loaded}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/assault-rifle '''Halo: Waypoint''': ''Assault Rifle'']</ref>
|length = {{Convert|39.2|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref>
|length = {{Convert|39.2|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref>
|width = {{Convert|3|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/>
|width = {{Convert|3|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|height = {{Convert|10.8|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/>
|height = {{Convert|10.8|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|ammotype = [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP]]<ref name="brief"/>
|ammotype = [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP]]{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}
|capacity =
|feed =  
|feed =  
* 32-round box magazine<ref name="brief"/> {{C|Halo 4}}
* 32-round box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|brief}} {{C|Halo 4}}
* 36-round box magazine {{C|Halo 5: Guardians}}
* 36-round box magazine {{C|Halo 5: Guardians}}
|operation = [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating-bolt]]
|operation = [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating-bolt]]
|rate = 640 RPM{{Citation needed}}
|rate = 640 RPM{{Citation needed}}
|velocity =  
|velocity =  
|optics =
|range = Short-mid range
|range = Short-mid range
}}
}}
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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The MA5D assault rifle is an air-cooled, [[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], magazine-fed, fully automatic bullpup rifle that fires standard [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]] from a 32- or 36-round detachable box magazine.<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H5G"/> It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. It bears few noticeable design differences from the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C]] apart from an integrated muzzle brake.
The MA5D assault rifle is an air-cooled, [[Wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], magazine-fed, fully automatic bullpup rifle that fires standard [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]] from a 32- or 36-round detachable box magazine.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. The 2525 model bears few noticeable design differences from the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C]] apart from an integrated muzzle brake, and the overall bulkiness of the newer rifle.


The MA5D ICWS was in limited service use as early as [[2525]] when it was issued to officer cadets, drill instructors, and security personnel at the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]], as well as [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Blue Team]].<ref>'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 '''343 Sparkast 014''']</ref><ref name="TFOR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'''</ref> It saw continued use throughout the war, though the MA5's [[MA5B assault rifle|B]] and C variants remained more common.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Prologue]]''</ref><ref>''Halo: Initiation'', Issue 1</ref><ref>''Halo: Escalation'', Issue 7</ref> By [[2557]] the MA5D had become standard issue. It is now favored due to its ruggedness and ability to withstand the conditions that are often faced on frontier [[human colonies|colonies]].<ref name="H4VG"/>
The MA5D ICWS was in limited service use as early as [[2525]] when it was issued to officer cadets, drill instructors, and security personnel at the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]], as well as [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Blue Team]].<ref>'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 '''343 Sparkast 014''']</ref><ref name="TFOR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'''</ref> It saw continued use throughout the war, though the MA5's [[MA5B assault rifle|B]] and C variants remained more common.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Prologue]]''</ref><ref>''Halo: Initiation'', Issue 1</ref><ref>''Halo: Escalation'', Issue 7</ref> By [[2557]] the MA5D had become standard issue. It is now favored due to its ruggedness and ability to withstand the conditions that are often faced on frontier [[human colonies|colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}


MA5D assault rifles issued to [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IVs]] are given the same protective metamaterial coating used on the [[M6H Magnum#M6H2|M6H2 Magnum]].<ref name="HOSFM">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 188''</ref>
MA5D assault rifles issued to [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IVs]] are given the same protective metamaterial coating used on the [[M6H Magnum#M6H2|M6H2 Magnum]].<ref name="HOSFM">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 188''</ref>


== Variants ==
== Variants ==
[[File:H5G_MA5DAssaultRifle_Rail_Render.jpg|thumb|left|Renders of the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' MA5D, showing the removable shroud and rail.]]
[[File:H5G MA5DAssaultRifle Rail Render.jpg|thumb|left|Renders of the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' MA5D, showing the removable shroud and rail.]]
=== Removable shroud variant ===
=== Removable shroud variant ===
By October [[2558]], a variant of the MA5D existed with the "p/n 00118-B" body and the [[Weapon Serial Numbers|serial number]] of "007230814". This variant had a removable case at the top that hides a "P/N 16309" rail to attach various attachments onto it. This variant is most often fielded with a [[Projection sight]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
By October [[2558]], a newer variant of the MA5D existed with the "p/n 00118-B" body and the [[Weapon Serial Numbers|serial number]] of "007230814". This variant had a removable cover worked into the cowling, concealing a "P/N 16309" rail for the attachment of compatible systems, primarily optics. When no optic is present, an integral [[Projection sight]] with an emitter embedded directly above the rifle's display screen on the cowling is often leveraged for targeting.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
* '''COG MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Security configuration issued to ONI's armed-response teams.
* '''COG MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Security configuration issued to ONI's armed-response teams.
* '''Hybrid MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Hybrid sight]]. This variant is a testbed for human-Sangheili technology sharing, fitted with a modified [[Type-57 carbine|Carbine]] holoscope.
* '''Hybrid MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Hybrid sight]]. This variant is a testbed for human-Sangheili technology sharing, fitted with a modified [[Mosa-pattern carbine|Carbine]] holoscope.
* '''Longshot MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Longshot sight]]. UNSC Marine Corps Interim Fireteam Support (IFS) configuration for intermediate-range combat and long-range suppression.
* '''Longshot MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Longshot sight]]. UNSC Marine Corps Interim Fireteam Support (IFS) configuration for intermediate-range combat and long-range suppression.
* '''Morph MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Test configuration issued to Spartans assigned to ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> science field teams, fitted with a modified [[Z-250 lightrifle|LightRifle]] holoscope.
* '''Morph MA5D''': Assault Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Test configuration issued to Spartans assigned to ''Infinity''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> science field teams, fitted with a modified [[Z-250 lightrifle|LightRifle]] holoscope.
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* '''[[Threat marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
* '''[[Threat marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.


== Gameplay ==
==In-game information==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}}
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=== Changes from MA37 ICWS in ''Halo: Reach''===
=== Changes from MA37 ICWS in ''Halo: Reach''===
* Heavier but more controllable reticle bloom.
* Heavier but more controllable reticle bloom.
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===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to Turbo update===
===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to Turbo update===
*More damage per round: only 13 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 16.
*More damage per round: only 13 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 16.
*Aim assist slightly reduced.
=== Changes from Turbo update to ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
=== Changes from Turbo update to ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
* Less damage per round: now 17 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 13.
* Less damage per round: now 16 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 13.
* Reticle is bloomed out slightly.
* Reticle is bloomed out slightly.


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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MA5D assault rifle}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MA5D assault rifle}}
=== Normal gallery ===
=== Illustrations ===
<gallery>
File:Halo Initiation John-117 and a-Spartan-warrior.PNG|John-117 with an MA5D in ''[[Halo: Initiation]]''.
File:John and Kelly Escalation.png|John-117 and [[Kelly-087]] using MA5D assault rifles during the [[Mission to Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HM BetrayalOnTalitsa FullColour.jpg|Edward Buck using an MA5D in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:Bad Blood cover art (Final).jpg|Edward Buck with a MA5D in ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
</gallery>
 
=== ''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:FUD Silva Field Armor.jpg|Cadet [[Chyler Silva]] wielding an MA5D assault rifle during training in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
File:Scanned HUD.jpg|[[John-117]] using an MA5D in ''[[Scanned]]''.
File:Scanned HUD.jpg|[[John-117]] using an MA5D in ''[[Scanned]]''.
File:H4-Concept-MA5D.jpg|Concept art of the MA5D in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Concept-MA5D.jpg|Concept art of the MA5D in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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File:H4-MA5DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the MA5D by John-117 in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-MA5DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the MA5D by John-117 in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-Selecting Ordnance Speed 02.jpg|The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine on [[Haven]].
File:H4-Selecting Ordnance Speed 02.jpg|The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine on [[Haven]].
File:HTMCC H4 Spartans&MA5Ds.png|Two Spartans using the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.
File:MA5D box magazine.jpg|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.  
File:MA5D box magazine.jpg|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 4''.  
File:H2A MA5D Magazine.png|thumb|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H5G MA5D Magazine.png|thumb|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:MA5D SideText.jpg|Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.
File:MA5D SideText.jpg|Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-Infobox.jpg|MA5D Infobox that was in a ''Halo 4'' update.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-Infobox.jpg|MA5D Infobox that was in a ''Halo 4'' update.
File:H4-MCtoy-Prototype.png|A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.
</gallery>
File:HSA-Palmer-RegenField-Phantom.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] using an MA5D during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
 
File:Halo Initiation John-117 and a-Spartan-warrior.PNG|John-117 with an MA5D in ''[[Halo: Initiation]]''.
=== ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
File:John and Kelly Escalation.png|John-117 and [[Kelly-087]] using MA5D assault rifles during the [[Skirmish on Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
<gallery>
File:Nightfall - AikenPromo.jpg|[[Randall Aiken]] with an MA5D during the [[Mission to Alpha Shard]] in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
File:H2A MA5D-AR.png|The MA5D in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A MA5D-AR.png|The MA5D in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-MA5DHUD.png|First-person view of the MA5D being used on [[Stonetown]].
File:H2A-MA5DHUD.png|First-person view of the MA5D being used on [[Stonetown]].
File:H2A-MA5D.png|An MA5D being used by a Spartan on Stonetown.
File:H2A-MA5D.png|An MA5D being used by a Spartan on Stonetown.
File:Halo5 AR.png|A render of the MA5D from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|beta]] development stage of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H2A MA5D Magazine.png|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
</gallery>
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:H5G MA5D Magazine.png|thumb|A magazine used with the MA5D in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Concept-MA5D Customization.png|Concept art of the MA5D customization for ''[[Halo 5 Guardians]]''.
File:Halo5 AR.png|A render of the MA5D from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|beta]] development stage of ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5GB-MA5DHUD.png|First person view of the MA5D in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Empire]].
File:H5GB-MA5DHUD.png|First person view of the MA5D in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Empire]].
File:H5MA5DZoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the MA5D in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Truth]].
File:H5MA5DZoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the MA5D in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Truth]].
File:HCS Trailer - ARCocking.png|A Spartan-IV cocking an MA5D in the [[HCS]] season 2 trailer.
File:HCS Trailer - ARCocking.png|A Spartan-IV cocking an MA5D in the [[Halo Championship Series|HCS]] season 2 trailer.
File:HtT-Statue.jpg|A statue of John-117 with an MA5D in ''[[The Cost]]''.
File:HtT-BlueTeam.png|Blue Team using MA5Ds on Meridian in ''[[The Hunt Begins]]''.
File:HSS-New Phoenix ONI lab.jpg|A [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan-IV]] using an MA5D during a simulation of the [[Battle of New Phoenix]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:MJOLNIR MARK IV BLUE TEAM.png|John-117 using an MA5D during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:H5G-MA5Dmodel.jpg|Models of the MA5D for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-MA5Dmodel.jpg|Models of the MA5D for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-MA5DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the MA5D by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5DHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the MA5D by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5Dzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the MA5D by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5Dzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the MA5D by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5Dmelee.png|Fred-104 meleeing with his MA5D.
File:H5G-MA5Dmelee2.png|Ditto, second melee animation.
File:H5G-MA5D FP firing.png|First-person view of the MA5D being fired.
File:H5G-MA5D FP reload1.png|First-person reloading animation.
File:H5G-MA5D FP reload2.png|Ditto, after emptying the magazine.
File:H5G-Fred&MA5D.png|Fred-104 using smart scope with the MA5D on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-Fred&MA5D.png|Fred-104 using smart scope with the MA5D on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-John&MA5D.png|John-117 with an MA5D in the [[Gateway]] on Genesis.
File:H5G-John&MA5D.png|John-117 with an MA5D in the [[Gateway]] on Genesis.
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File:H5G-MA5Dzoom.png|Smart scope with the MA5D in ''Halo 5: Guardians'', pre-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5Dzoom.png|Smart scope with the MA5D in ''Halo 5: Guardians'', pre-Overtime update.
File:H5G-MA5DSS.png|Third-person view of a [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the MA5D.
File:H5G-MA5DSS.png|Third-person view of a [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the MA5D.
File:HM-Buck&Romeo.png|Edward Buck using an MA5D in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HO-MA5D1.jpeg|The default MA5D on [[Diamondback]] in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:Bad Blood cover art (Final).jpg|Edward Buck with a MA5D in ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
File:HOD-MA5D.jpg|An MA5D on display at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-PrimeSkin.png|Prime (PRM) skin.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-PrimeSkin.png|Prime (PRM) skin.
File:H4-MA5D-AR-Skin.png|Predator (PDT) skin.
File:H4 - Predator skin (transparent).png|Predator (PDT) skin.
File:H4 - Riptide skin (transparent).png|Riptide (RPT) skin.
File:H4 - Riptide skin (transparent).png|Riptide (RPT) skin.
File:H4-MA5D-ICWS-AR-SteelSkin.png|Turbine (TBN) skin.
File:H4 - Turbine skin (transparent).png|Turbine (TBN) skin.
File:H4_Skin_Teeth.png|Teeth (TTH) skin.
File:H4_Skin_Teeth.png|Teeth (TTH) skin.
File:H4 Skin Trauma.png|Trauma (TRM) skin.
File:H4 Skin Trauma.png|Trauma (TRM) skin.
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
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=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants ===
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants ===
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=== ''Halo Online'' variants ===
=== ''Halo Online'' variants ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:AR_Damage.png|The DMG MA5D.
File:HO-MA5D1.jpeg|The default MA5D on [[Diamondback]] in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:AR_Damage.png|The MA5-D11.
File:AR_2.0.png|The "Golden" MA5D classed as the "Assault Rifle 2.0".
File:AR_2.0.png|The "Golden" MA5D classed as the "Assault Rifle 2.0".
File:HO-MA5D.png|The ROF MA5D in the customization menu.
File:HO-MA5D.png|The R11 MA5D (RoF MA5D) in the customization menu.
File:HO_MA5.png|''Halo Online'' variants.
File:HO_MA5.png|''Halo Online'' variants.
File:HO-ROFMA5D.jpeg|The ROF MA5D on Edge.
File:HO-ROFMA5D.jpeg|The R11 MA5D (RoF Assault Rifle) on Edge.
File:HO-ADVMA5D.jpeg|The ADV MA5D on [[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]].
File:HO-ADVMA5D.jpeg|The ACC MA5D on [[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]].
File:HO-DMGMA5D.jpeg|The Halo Online Beta DMG MA5D on [[Edge]].
File:HO-DMGMA5D.jpeg|The Halo Online Beta MA5-D11 (DMG Assault Rifle) on [[Edge]].
File:HO-GoldenMA5D.jpeg|The Halo Online Beta "Golden" MA5D on [[Valhalla|Riverworld]].
File:HO-GoldenMA5D.jpeg|The Halo Online Beta MA5-G3 EQUALIZER ("Golden" MA5D) on [[Valhalla|Riverworld]].
File:HO AssaultRifle Hipolys 1.jpg|High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.
File:HO AssaultRifle Hipolys 2.jpg|High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.
File:HO AssaultRifle Hipolys 3.jpg|High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.
</gallery>
===Props===
<gallery>
File:FUD Silva Field Armor.jpg|Cadet [[Chyler Silva]] wielding an MA5D assault rifle during training in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
File:Nightfall - AikenPromo.jpg|[[Randall Aiken]] with an MA5D during the [[Mission to Alpha Shard]] in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
File:HOD-MA5D.jpg|An MA5D on display at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
</gallery>
===Merchandise===
<gallery>
File:H4-MCtoy-Prototype.png|A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.
</gallery>
</gallery>
== List of appearances ==
== List of appearances ==
* ''[[The Commissioning]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[The Commissioning]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Scanned]]''
*''[[Scanned]]''
* ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
* ''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
** ''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
* ''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
* ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
* ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
* ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
** ''[[All Hail]]'' {{C|Statue only}}
**''[[All Hail]]'' {{C|Statue only}}
** ''[[The Cost]]''
**''[[The Cost]]''
** ''[[A Hero Falls]]''
**''[[A Hero Falls]]''
** ''[[The Hunt Begins]]''
**''[[The Hunt Begins]]''
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
* ''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
* ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
** ''[[On the Brink]]''
**''[[On the Brink]]''
** ''[[Undefeated]]''
**''[[Undefeated]]''
* ''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
* ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
* ''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


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MA5D assault rifle
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

MA5 series

Type:

Bullpup assault rifle

Cost:

1693 cR[1]

Specifications

Length:

39.2 inches (100 cm)[2]

Width:

3 inches (7.6 cm)[2]

Height:

10.8 inches (27 cm)[2]

Weight:

3.5 kilograms (7.7 lb) (empty)
4.1 kilograms (9.0 lb) (loaded)[3]

Ammunition type:

7.62×51mm FMJ-AP[1]

Feed system:

  • 32-round box magazine[1] (Halo 4)
  • 36-round box magazine (Halo 5: Guardians)

Operation:

Short-stroke, gas-operated, rotating-bolt

Rate of fire:

640 RPM[citation needed]

Effective range:

Short-mid range

Service history

In service:

 

The MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System (ICWS) is an assault rifle used by the United Nations Space Command. Like the rest of the MA5 series, the MA5D is designed and manufactured by Misriah Armory.[4]

Overview[edit]

The MA5D assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully automatic bullpup rifle that fires standard 7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition from a 32- or 36-round detachable box magazine.[3][5] It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. The 2525 model bears few noticeable design differences from the MA5C apart from an integrated muzzle brake, and the overall bulkiness of the newer rifle.

The MA5D ICWS was in limited service use as early as 2525 when it was issued to officer cadets, drill instructors, and security personnel at the Corbulo Academy of Military Science, as well as Spartan Blue Team.[6][7][8] It saw continued use throughout the war, though the MA5's B and C variants remained more common.[9][10][11] By 2557 the MA5D had become standard issue. It is now favored due to its ruggedness and ability to withstand the conditions that are often faced on frontier colonies.[2]

MA5D assault rifles issued to SPARTAN-IVs are given the same protective metamaterial coating used on the M6H2 Magnum.[12]

Variants[edit]

Render of the MA5D Assault Rifle with the attachment rail showing.
Renders of the Halo 5: Guardians MA5D, showing the removable shroud and rail.

Removable shroud variant[edit]

By October 2558, a newer variant of the MA5D existed with the "p/n 00118-B" body and the serial number of "007230814". This variant had a removable cover worked into the cowling, concealing a "P/N 16309" rail for the attachment of compatible systems, primarily optics. When no optic is present, an integral Projection sight with an emitter embedded directly above the rifle's display screen on the cowling is often leveraged for targeting.[5]

  • COG MA5D: Assault Rifle with COG sight. Security configuration issued to ONI's armed-response teams.
  • Hybrid MA5D: Assault Rifle with Hybrid sight. This variant is a testbed for human-Sangheili technology sharing, fitted with a modified Carbine holoscope.
  • Longshot MA5D: Assault Rifle with Longshot sight. UNSC Marine Corps Interim Fireteam Support (IFS) configuration for intermediate-range combat and long-range suppression.
  • Morph MA5D: Assault Rifle with Morph sight. Test configuration issued to Spartans assigned to Infinity's science field teams, fitted with a modified LightRifle holoscope.
  • Recon MA5D: Assault Rifle with Recon sight. UNSC Army configuration with quick-acquisition sights for mid-range engagements.

MA5D attachments[edit]

  • Energy bayonet: Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
  • Extended magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50% for a total of 54 rounds per magazine and 324 reserve rounds.
  • Kinetic bolts: Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
  • Knight blade: Increases melee effectiveness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
  • Laser targeter: Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
  • Long barrel: Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
  • Stabilization jets: Helps control vertical recoil.
  • Silencer: Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
  • Sound dampener: Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.
  • Threat marker: Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.

In-game information[edit]

Main article: Assault Rifle

Changes from MA37 ICWS in Halo: Reach[edit]

  • Heavier but more controllable reticle bloom.
  • More damage per round: only 16 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 20.
  • Slightly increased rate of fire.
  • Maximum reserve ammo has been reduced from 288 rounds to 256 rounds, and a standard reserve of 224 rounds, forcing the player to scavenge for ammo more frequently.
  • Secondary melee animation slightly changed.

Changes from Halo 4 to Turbo update[edit]

  • More damage per round: only 13 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 16.
  • Aim assist slightly reduced.

Changes from Turbo update to Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]

  • Less damage per round: now 16 shots are needed to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 13.
  • Reticle is bloomed out slightly.

Changes from Halo 2: Anniversary to Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta[edit]

  • Recoil added.
  • Can now be zoomed in using the Smart Scope to have its range increased and its bloom and max spread reduced at the cost of added recoil.
  • Faster bloom regeneration.
  • Maximum reserve ammo is now 216 rounds, down by 8 from Halo 4.
  • Reload speed and pickup animation speed slightly increased.
  • Weapon switching speed increased.
  • Headshots now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets.
  • Inconsistent damage model, killing in 13-20 rounds, depending on the headshot bonus.
  • The magazine very slightly sticks out of the gun less.

Changes from Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta to Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • Headshot multipliers are removed.
  • Magazine size increased from 32 rounds to 36 to compensate for a slight damage decrease.

Changes from Halo 5: Guardians to HCS testing[edit]

  • Maximum reticle bloom increased.
  • Accuracy decreased.

Changes from HCS testing to Overtime[edit]

  • Aiming reticle is now 7% smaller, with maximum reticle bloom reduced as well.
    • Using Smart-Link no longer decreases bloom.
  • Accuracy slightly increased.
  • Weaker aim assist at close range.
  • Rate of fire has been slightly increased to 650 RPM.
  • Headshots now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets once again.
  • Increased/decreased damage, killing in 13-20 rounds, depending on the headshot bonus.
  • Headshot aim assist decreased by 99%.

Trivia[edit]

Mistakes[edit]

  • In Halo 2: Anniversary's multiplayer segment, initiating a reload on an empty MA5D and holding the trigger down during the action will result in the animation being cut off before it can complete; however, the sound will still play out in spite of it.

Gallery[edit]

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Illustrations[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

  • John-117 using an MA5D in Scanned.

    John-117 using an MA5D in Scanned.

  • Concept art of the MA5D in Halo 4.

    Concept art of the MA5D in Halo 4.

  • Schematic of the MA5D in Halo 4.

    Schematic of the MA5D in Halo 4.

  • Render of the MA5D in Halo 4.

    Render of the MA5D in Halo 4.

  • Left side view of the MA5D ICWS AR.

    Left side view of the MA5D ICWS AR.

  • HUD icon of the MA5D in Halo 4.

    HUD icon of the MA5D in Halo 4.

  • First-person view of the MA5D by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.

    First-person view of the MA5D by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.

  • The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine on Haven.

    The MA5D's ammo counter indicating the number of rounds in the magazine on Haven.

  • Two Spartans using the MA5D in Halo 4.

    Two Spartans using the MA5D in Halo 4.

  • A magazine used with the MA5D in Halo 4.

    A magazine used with the MA5D in Halo 4.

  • Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.

    Closeup view of the text engraved on the side of the MA5D.

  • MA5D Infobox that was in a Halo 4 update.

    MA5D Infobox that was in a Halo 4 update.

Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]

  • The MA5D in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The MA5D in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • First-person view of the MA5D being used on Stonetown.

    First-person view of the MA5D being used on Stonetown.

  • An MA5D being used by a Spartan on Stonetown.

    An MA5D being used by a Spartan on Stonetown.

  • A magazine used with the MA5D in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    A magazine used with the MA5D in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • A magazine used with the MA5D in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A magazine used with the MA5D in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Concept art of the MA5D customization for Halo 5 Guardians.

    Concept art of the MA5D customization for Halo 5 Guardians.

  • A render of the MA5D from the pre-beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

    A render of the MA5D from the pre-beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First person view of the MA5D in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Empire.

    First person view of the MA5D in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Empire.

  • Smart scope with the MA5D in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.

    Smart scope with the MA5D in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.

  • A Spartan-IV cocking an MA5D in the HCS season 2 trailer.

    A Spartan-IV cocking an MA5D in the HCS season 2 trailer.

  • Models of the MA5D for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Models of the MA5D for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the MA5D by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign, post-Overtime update.

    First-person view of the MA5D by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign, post-Overtime update.

  • Smart scope with the MA5D by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign, post-Overtime update.

    Smart scope with the MA5D by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign, post-Overtime update.

  • Fred-104 meleeing with his MA5D.

    Fred-104 meleeing with his MA5D.

  • Ditto, second melee animation.

    Ditto, second melee animation.

  • First-person view of the MA5D being fired.

    First-person view of the MA5D being fired.

  • First-person reloading animation.

    First-person reloading animation.

  • Ditto, after emptying the magazine.

    Ditto, after emptying the magazine.

  • Fred-104 using smart scope with the MA5D on Genesis.

    Fred-104 using smart scope with the MA5D on Genesis.

  • John-117 with an MA5D in the Gateway on Genesis.

    John-117 with an MA5D in the Gateway on Genesis.

  • First person view of the MA5D in Halo 5: Guardians on Riptide, pre-Overtime update.

    First person view of the MA5D in Halo 5: Guardians on Riptide, pre-Overtime update.

  • Smart scope with the MA5D in Halo 5: Guardians, pre-Overtime update.

    Smart scope with the MA5D in Halo 5: Guardians, pre-Overtime update.

  • Third-person view of a Centurion-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the MA5D.

    Third-person view of a Centurion-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the MA5D.

Halo 4 skins[edit]

  • Prime (PRM) skin.

    Prime (PRM) skin.

  • Predator (PDT) skin.

    Predator (PDT) skin.

  • Riptide (RPT) skin.

    Riptide (RPT) skin.

  • Turbine (TBN) skin.

    Turbine (TBN) skin.

  • Teeth (TTH) skin.

    Teeth (TTH) skin.

  • Trauma (TRM) skin.

    Trauma (TRM) skin.

Halo 5: Guardians variants[edit]

  • First-person view of the Recon MA5D.

    First-person view of the Recon MA5D.

  • Smart scope with the Recon MA5D.

    Smart scope with the Recon MA5D.

  • First-person view of the Longshot MA5D.

    First-person view of the Longshot MA5D.

  • Smart scope with the Longshot MA5D.

    Smart scope with the Longshot MA5D.

  • First-person view of the Hyrbid MA5D.

    First-person view of the Hyrbid MA5D.

  • Smart scope with the Hybrid MA5D.

    Smart scope with the Hybrid MA5D.

  • First-person view of the COG MA5D.

    First-person view of the COG MA5D.

  • Smart scope with the COG MA5D.

    Smart scope with the COG MA5D.

  • First-person view of the Morph MA5D.

    First-person view of the Morph MA5D.

  • Smart scope with the Morph MA5D.

    Smart scope with the Morph MA5D.

Halo Online variants[edit]

  • The default MA5D on Diamondback in Halo Online.

    The default MA5D on Diamondback in Halo Online.

  • The MA5-D11.

    The MA5-D11.

  • The "Golden" MA5D classed as the "Assault Rifle 2.0".

    The "Golden" MA5D classed as the "Assault Rifle 2.0".

  • The R11 MA5D (RoF MA5D) in the customization menu.

    The R11 MA5D (RoF MA5D) in the customization menu.

  • Halo Online variants.

    Halo Online variants.

  • The R11 MA5D (RoF Assault Rifle) on Edge.

    The R11 MA5D (RoF Assault Rifle) on Edge.

  • The ACC MA5D on Reactor.

    The ACC MA5D on Reactor.

  • The Halo Online Beta MA5-D11 (DMG Assault Rifle) on Edge.

    The Halo Online Beta MA5-D11 (DMG Assault Rifle) on Edge.

  • The Halo Online Beta MA5-G3 EQUALIZER ("Golden" MA5D) on Riverworld.

    The Halo Online Beta MA5-G3 EQUALIZER ("Golden" MA5D) on Riverworld.

  • High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.

    High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.

  • High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.

    High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.

  • High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.

    High-poly models of the various MA5D variants.

Props[edit]

Merchandise[edit]

  • A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.

    A John-117 action figure wielding the MA5D.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo 4 Limited Edition UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 60
  3. ^ a b Halo: Waypoint: Assault Rifle
  4. ^ Game Informer: The Arsenal of Halo 4
  5. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians
  6. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  7. ^ 343 Sparkast 014
  8. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series
  9. ^ Halo 4, Prologue
  10. ^ Halo: Initiation, Issue 1
  11. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue 7
  12. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 188

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List of rifles and carbines used by humanity
MA series MA1 • MA2B • MA3A • MA40 (Longshot)
MA5 series variants MA37 • MA5B • MA5C • MA5D
Other assault rifles HMG-38 Monitor Rifle • VK78 Commando (Impact)
CM 300 • M6J/C • MA5K
BR55 series XBR55 • BR55 • BR55HB
BR75 series BR75 • BR75 Breacher
BR85 series BR85 • BR85HB • BR85N
Other BR series rifles BRXX Lightfire
Other battle rifles "Maestro"
M295 • M392 • M395 (M395B)
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