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|image=[[File:Boot Camp MA2B.jpg|250px]]
| name=MA2B Assault Rifle
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| damage per hit= High
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
| magazine=32
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|ammotype=[[.390]] caliber<ref name="TFoR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 75'' (2001); ''page 100'' (2010)</ref>
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''Not to be confused with the [[MA5B]], the Assault Rifle from Halo: CE or the [[MA5C]] from Halo 3.


==Description==
The '''MA2B Individual Combat Weapon System''' ('''ICWS''') is a firearm used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] that is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA series]], and is described as a cut-down version of UNSC's standard-issue [[MA5B assault rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR}} The rifle sees sparse service among [[UNSC Special Forces]] units.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
The '''MA2B Assault Rifle''' is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B]] [[Assault Rifle]]. Like its relatives in the MA5 family, the MA2B is tough and reliable. It has electric targeting, an ammo supply indicator, and a recoil-reduction system. The MA2B can deliver an impressive fifteen rounds per second and uses [[.390]] caliber ammunition.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', page 75</ref>


The [[Spartans]] were known to carry this weapon into action, usually when they were required to carry very little ordnance for a mission e.g. [[John]] used an MA2B Assault Rifle on his very first real mission, the attempt to capture [[Colonel Robert Watts]] of the [[Eridanus Rebels]].
==Overview==
===Design details===
Like the other models of the MA series, the MA2B is tough and reliable. It features electronic targeting, an ammo supply indicator, and a recoil-reduction system. The MA2B can fire 900 rounds per minute (fifteen rounds per second) and uses [[.390|.390 caliber ammunition]], which is considerably larger than the [[7.62x51mm|7.62mm round]] used by the [[MA5 series]].{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR}} The MA2B can utilize "penetrators", special armor-penetrating rounds with copper jackets and depleted uranium cores.<ref name="SoR2">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 2''</ref> It is also compatible with extended magazines.<ref name="TFoR9">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], Chapter 9''</ref>


One of the probable reasons that the Spartans chose the MA2B over the MA5B for missions is because of the weapon's larger magazine size, a feature which allows the user to maximize his ammo-carrying capacity without needing to carry excess bulky magazines.  
==Service history==
The MA2B is an old weapon, dating back to the Insurrection.{{Ref/Reuse|SoR2}} [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] used MA2Bs when they were required to carry very little ordnance for a mission. [[Blue Team]] used MA2Bs on [[Operation: TALON|their first combat mission]] to capture [[Colonel]] [[Robert Watts]] of the [[United Rebel Front]].{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR}}<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 106-109'' (2010)</ref> In [[2559]], Major [[Eznik Van Houte]] kept an MA2B as an emergency weapon in the cockpit of the [[D102 Owl|Owl]] dropship he flew, putting it to use in [[Blue Team]]'s [[Operation: WOLFE|mission to]] [[Reach]] after a crash landing. He used the weapon with penetrator ammunition, prompting [[John-117]] to note that he was "a man who believed in putting holes in what he hit."{{Ref/Reuse|SoR2}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The MA2B not only uses AP rounds but "Shredder" rounds made from depleted uranium.
In the first three issues of ''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp'', the MA2B appears as it is depicted on the cover of Issue 4, albeit longer. In the last issue, however, the MA2B closely resembles the [[MA5K carbine]] due to its straighter carrying handle and larger barrel. In some panels in Issue 4, [[John-117]]'s MA2B appears to be much longer than in other panels, making it look almost identical to the [[BR55HB battle rifle]].
*The MA2 also offers an extended magazine for larger firefights.
*In the custom edition of halo combat-evovled for the PC, some user created maps feature the MA2B, but it does not have complete accuracy to the novel version, as it is modded.


==References==
==Gallery==
<references/>
<gallery>
File:KellyRifle.jpg|[[Kelly-087]] wielding an MA2B assault rifle on [[Eridanus Secundus]].
File:BlueTeam.jpg|Blue Team with MA2Bs in the lobby of Watts' hideout.
File:Blueteam_Splash.png|Blue Team wielding MA2B assault rifles to storm Watts' apartment.
File:Eridanus Rebels and UNSC clash.png|MA2Bs employed by [[Insurrectionist]]s.
</gallery>


==Related Pages==
==List of appearances==
*[[MA3 Assault Rifle]]
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*[[MA5B]]
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
*[[MA5C]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]''
*[[MA5K Carbine]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR2|HSoR|Chapter=2}}
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 14:15, May 17, 2023

MA2B assault rifle
Boot Camp MA2B.jpg
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

MA series[1]

Type:

Bullpup assault rifle

Specifications

Ammunition type:

.390 caliber[2]

Rate of fire:

900 RPM[2]

Service history

In service:

Insurrection
Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts
Created conflict

 

The MA2B Individual Combat Weapon System (ICWS) is a firearm used by the United Nations Space Command that is part of Misriah Armory's MA series, and is described as a cut-down version of UNSC's standard-issue MA5B assault rifle.[2] The rifle sees sparse service among UNSC Special Forces units.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Like the other models of the MA series, the MA2B is tough and reliable. It features electronic targeting, an ammo supply indicator, and a recoil-reduction system. The MA2B can fire 900 rounds per minute (fifteen rounds per second) and uses .390 caliber ammunition, which is considerably larger than the 7.62mm round used by the MA5 series.[2] The MA2B can utilize "penetrators", special armor-penetrating rounds with copper jackets and depleted uranium cores.[3] It is also compatible with extended magazines.[4]

Service history[edit]

The MA2B is an old weapon, dating back to the Insurrection.[3] SPARTAN-IIs used MA2Bs when they were required to carry very little ordnance for a mission. Blue Team used MA2Bs on their first combat mission to capture Colonel Robert Watts of the United Rebel Front.[2][5] In 2559, Major Eznik Van Houte kept an MA2B as an emergency weapon in the cockpit of the Owl dropship he flew, putting it to use in Blue Team's mission to Reach after a crash landing. He used the weapon with penetrator ammunition, prompting John-117 to note that he was "a man who believed in putting holes in what he hit."[3]

Trivia[edit]

In the first three issues of Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp, the MA2B appears as it is depicted on the cover of Issue 4, albeit longer. In the last issue, however, the MA2B closely resembles the MA5K carbine due to its straighter carrying handle and larger barrel. In some panels in Issue 4, John-117's MA2B appears to be much longer than in other panels, making it look almost identical to the BR55HB battle rifle.

Gallery[edit]

  • Kelly-087 wielding an MA2B assault rifle on Eridanus Secundus.

    Kelly-087 wielding an MA2B assault rifle on Eridanus Secundus.

  • Blue Team with MA2Bs in the lobby of Watts' hideout.

    Blue Team with MA2Bs in the lobby of Watts' hideout.

  • Blue Team wielding MA2B assault rifles to storm Watts' apartment.

    Blue Team wielding MA2B assault rifles to storm Watts' apartment.

  • MA2Bs employed by Insurrectionists.

    MA2Bs employed by Insurrectionists.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Assault Rifle (defunct, backup on Archive.org)
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 75 (2001); page 100 (2010)
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 2
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, Chapter 9
  5. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 106-109 (2010)
  6. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 2

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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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