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 {{Weapon Infobox
 |image=[[Image:MA5K.JPG|250px]]
 |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
-|series=[[MA5 Series]]
+|series=[[MA5 series]]
 |type=[[Carbine]]
 |cost=
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 |weight=
 |length=
-|ammotype=[[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]
+|ammotype=[[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]
-|feed=30 round box magazine<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Assault Rifle'']</ref>
+|feed=30-round detachable box magazine<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Assault Rifle'']</ref>
 |operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]]
-|rate=Approximately 550 RPM{{fact}}
+|rate=
 |velocity=
 |range=
 }}
-The '''MA5K Carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Operations forces]], especially by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 Series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/><ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page ???''</ref>
+The '''MA5K carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]], notably the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III supersoldiers]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/>
-==Design details==
+==Overview==
-[[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px|right|An MA5K with a modified grip and no flash suppressor.]]
+[[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px|right|An MA5K with a modified grip and no flash suppressor]]
-The MA5K is a carbine version of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62mm ammunition]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The weapon is likely lighter and easier to carry than larger assault weapons. Aesthetically, it resembles a cross between an MA5 ICWS and a [[BR55 Service Rifle]], and features a design that appears almost skeletal. The MA5K can be assembled in various configurations.<ref>'''''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''''' cover art</ref>
+The MA5K is a shortened variant of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62x51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a carrying handle similar to that of the [[BR55 battle rifle]]. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.
-It is likely that the MA5K was produced specifically for Special Operations forces because of its lighter frame, which would allow quicker maneuvering and a less visible profile, and probably for its lighter aural signature, which suits the requirements of commando missions well. This would make it well suited for use by [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s, as well as by vehicle crews, since it would not take up much room inside a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|drop pod]] or a vehicle.
 ==Trivia==
-The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of modern German weapons with 'K' in their designations. 'K' stands for "''kurz''", meaning "short", or "''karabiner''", meaning "carbine".
+The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of 20th and 21st German weapons including the letter in their designations. 'K' stands for ''kurz'', German for short.
 ==List of appearances==