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The '''MA40 Individual Combat Weapon System (ICWS)'''is a weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="gamespot">[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-is-getting-new-nerf-blasters-including-the-ne/1100-6473725/ ''GameSpot'': Halo Is Getting New Nerf Blasters, Including The Needler]</ref> Built on [[Misriah]]'s proven ICWS platform, the MA40 incorporates a number of updates made to the [[MA5]] production lines during the [[Human-Covenant War]].  As of [[2560]], it is considered the standard-issue heavy rifle of the [[Marine Corps]] and [[Army]].{{Ref/Book|ID=HE2022|Enc22|page=162}}
The '''MA40 Individual Combat Weapon System (ICWS)'''is a weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="gamespot">[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-is-getting-new-nerf-blasters-including-the-ne/1100-6473725/ ''GameSpot'': Halo Is Getting New Nerf Blasters, Including The Needler]</ref> Built on [[Misriah]]'s proven ICWS platform, the MA40 incorporates a number of updates made to the [[MA5]] production lines during the [[Human-Covenant War]].  As of [[2560]], it is considered the standard-issue heavy rifle of the [[Marine Corps]] and [[Army]].{{Ref/Book|ID=HE2022|Enc22|Page=162}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|thumb|[[John-117]] and [[Frederic-104]] using the MA40 assault rifles during [[Operation: WOLFE]].]]
[[File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|thumb|[[John-117]] and [[Frederic-104]] using the MA40 assault rifles during [[Operation: WOLFE]].]]
===Design===
===Design===
Produced by Misriah Armory,{{Ref/Reuse|Nerf}} the MA40 is a part of the same lineage as the MA37.<ref name="SoR2">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 2''</ref> Improvements over the MA37 are subtle, but significantly increase mechanical reliability and durability in extreme conditions, including vacuum.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|page=162}}  
Produced by Misriah Armory,{{Ref/Reuse|Nerf}} the MA40 is a part of the same lineage as the MA37.{{Re/Novel|Id=SoR2|SoR|Chapter=2}} Improvements over the MA37 are subtle, but significantly increase mechanical reliability and durability in extreme conditions, including vacuum.{{Ref/Reuse|HE2022}}


The rifle feeds from 36-round detachable box magazines. Present above the trigger guard on both sides of the weapon's body are fire selectors, with three dots for positions. One is black, and the others are red, indicating safe and two firing modes,{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}} one of which is fully-automatic.<ref name="SoR12">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 12''</ref> The MA40's charging handle is positioned on the left side of its body, and its ejection port is situated on the right. Beneath the end of its barrel is located a multifunction receiver into which devices that grant supplemental functionality, such as infrared laser designators, can be mounted.<ref name="SoR19">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 19''</ref> The MA40 is also capable of being fitted with a sound-suppressor on the fly, to reduce its firing signature.<ref name="SoR11">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 11''</ref> The MA40 used by [[John-117]] in [[2560]] features a dark grey and black finish, with a bright yellow stripe running across the cowling.{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}}
The rifle feeds from 36-round detachable box magazines. Present above the trigger guard on both sides of the weapon's body are fire selectors, with three dots for positions. One is black, and the others are red, indicating safe and two firing modes,{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}} one of which is fully-automatic.<ref name="SoR12">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 12''</ref> The MA40's charging handle is positioned on the left side of its body, and its ejection port is situated on the right. Beneath the end of its barrel is located a multifunction receiver into which devices that grant supplemental functionality, such as infrared laser designators, can be mounted.<ref name="SoR19">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 19''</ref> The MA40 is also capable of being fitted with a sound-suppressor on the fly, to reduce its firing signature.<ref name="SoR11">''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]], Chapter 11''</ref> The MA40 used by [[John-117]] in [[2560]] features a dark grey and black finish, with a bright yellow stripe running across the cowling.{{Ref/Reuse|HICGP}}

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MA40 assault rifle
The MA40's product logo.

MA40 assault rifle in Halo Infinite. 4K render cutout from File:HINF-MA40AR.png

Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

MA series[2]

Type:

Assault rifle[2]

Specifications

Ammunition type:

7.62x51mm[3]

Feed system:

36-round detachable box magazine[2]

Rate of fire:

Fully-automatic[2]

Effective range:

Close-quarters[4]

 
“ Reliable, fully automatic assault rifle at short to medium range.[5] ”


The MA40 Individual Combat Weapon System (ICWS)is a weapon in service with the United Nations Space Command.[6] Built on Misriah's proven ICWS platform, the MA40 incorporates a number of updates made to the MA5 production lines during the Human-Covenant War. As of 2560, it is considered the standard-issue heavy rifle of the Marine Corps and Army.[7]

Overview

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John-117 and Frederic-104 using the MA40 assault rifles during Operation: WOLFE.

Design

Produced by Misriah Armory,[1] the MA40 is a part of the same lineage as the MA37.Template:Re/Novel Improvements over the MA37 are subtle, but significantly increase mechanical reliability and durability in extreme conditions, including vacuum.[8]

The rifle feeds from 36-round detachable box magazines. Present above the trigger guard on both sides of the weapon's body are fire selectors, with three dots for positions. One is black, and the others are red, indicating safe and two firing modes,[2] one of which is fully-automatic.[9] The MA40's charging handle is positioned on the left side of its body, and its ejection port is situated on the right. Beneath the end of its barrel is located a multifunction receiver into which devices that grant supplemental functionality, such as infrared laser designators, can be mounted.[10] The MA40 is also capable of being fitted with a sound-suppressor on the fly, to reduce its firing signature.[11] The MA40 used by John-117 in 2560 features a dark grey and black finish, with a bright yellow stripe running across the cowling.[2]

The weapon is stamped with various decals including a QR code that, when translated, lists the weapon's name.

Performance

The MA40 is highly effective in close-quarters combat. The weapon, when compared to other recent incarnations of the assault rifle, fires at a significantly faster rate, akin to the MA5B assault rifle.[4]

History

Although the MA40 assault rifle was in service as early as the Battle for Earth in late 2552,[12] the MA40 has been not seen widespread service until at least during the Created conflict. The MA40 was used extensively by Blue Team during the mission to Reach in 2559.[13] An MA40 was kept in the cockpit of Fernando Esparza Pelican dropship in 2560,[14] and the rifle was later used by John-117 on Installation 07.[2]

Production notes

The MA40 was first seen during the Discover Hope trailer for Halo Infinite, which was shown at E3 2019.[14] Its name was first revealed when the NERF toy based on the weapon was announced in February 18, 2020. Purchases of the NERF MA40 come with a code that unlocks a skin for the weapon in Halo Infinite.[6]

The MA40 received a visual upgrade to its textures first seen in the January edition of Inside Infinite. The color scheme appears much darker with a yellow strip along the barrel, paying homage to the MA37. The ammo counter visual is brighter and the munition counter itself is highlighted by a bright blue box.

Gameplay

The MA40 holds 36 rounds ready, with 216 rounds in reserve. The reticle is very similar to the MA5D's reticle in Halo 5: Guardians.[2]

Variants

  • MA40 Longshot: An improved version of the MA40 with a decreased magazine size from 36 to 25 and having increased damage.

Gallery

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Screenshots

  • Nerf version of the MA40.

    Nerf version of the MA40.

  • Halo Infinite in-engine render of the MA40 from the January 2021 Inside Infinite Halo Waypoint article.

    Halo Infinite in-engine render of the MA40 from the January 2021 Inside Infinite Halo Waypoint article.

  • A high detail render of the MA40.

    A high detail render of the MA40.

  • A cutout of the MA40 in-game.

    A cutout of the MA40 in-game.

  • MA40 HUD icon.

    MA40 HUD icon.

  • Third person view of the MA40 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

    Third person view of the MA40 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

  • First person view of the MA40 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

    First person view of the MA40 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

  • First-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with a cartridge being visible in the magazine.

    First-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with a cartridge being visible in the magazine.

  • Alternate first-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, displaying more of the magazine.

    Alternate first-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, displaying more of the magazine.

  • First-person view of an MA40's charging handle being cycled whilst reloading the weapon during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

    First-person view of an MA40's charging handle being cycled whilst reloading the weapon during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

  • First-person view of an MA40 being used to engage an Elite during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

    First-person view of an MA40 being used to engage an Elite during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.

  • John-117 using a Grappleshot while wielding an MA40.

    John-117 using a Grappleshot while wielding an MA40.

  • John-117 using the weapon within the Silent Auditorium.

    John-117 using the weapon within the Silent Auditorium.

  • John-117 wielding an MA40 in vacuum.

    John-117 wielding an MA40 in vacuum.

  • Magazine of the MA40.

    Magazine of the MA40.

  • First-person view of reloading.

    First-person view of reloading.

  • Achievement art featuring various attachments for the MA40.

    Achievement art featuring various attachments for the MA40.

  • A MA40 with a Type-2A barrel shroud.

    A MA40 with a Type-2A barrel shroud.

Halo Infinite coatings

  • Adrenal coating.

    Adrenal coating.

  • Warmaster's Prize coating.

    Warmaster's Prize coating.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Misriah logo can be seen in this image
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - January 2021: The phrase "CAL 7.62mm" is identifiable in the markings on the side of the MA40 in the render of the weapon in the stated article. The render can be seen in the gallery of this page. (Retrieved on Jan 28, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Xbox Wire; Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Weapons Bench description
  6. ^ a b GameSpot: Halo Is Getting New Nerf Blasters, Including The Needler
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 162
  8. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named HE2022
  9. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 12
  10. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 19
  11. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 11
  12. ^ Halo Infinite Multiplayer Season 1 Cinematic Intro
  13. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named SoR2
  14. ^ a b Halo Infinite Discover Hope Trailer

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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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