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The '''MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System''' (abbreviated '''MA37 ICWS''' or '''MA37 | The '''MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System''', (abbreviated '''MA37 ICWS''' or '''MA37 assault rifle'''), formally known as the '''Individual Combat Weapon System, Caliber 7.62 mm, MA37'''<ref name="B.net">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24580 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Ordnance'']</ref> and known as the '''[[MA5 Series|MA5]]''' by the [[UNSC Fleet Command|Naval services]], is a standard-issue service rifle of the [[United Nations Space Command]] that is produced by [[Misriah Armory]]. It was introduced in [[2437]] and has remained as the primary service rifle of all branches of the UNSC ever since.<ref name="B.net"/> Its counterpart in the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] and [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] is the [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System]]. | ||
==Design | ==Design details== | ||
[[File:ReachSchematic - AR.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the MA37.]] | [[File:ReachSchematic - AR.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the MA37.]] | ||
The MA37 is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires 32 rounds of [[7.62x51mm NATO|7.62x51mm]] ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. It has a high rate of fire, but due to its inaccuracy, it is ineffective at long ranges and inflicts low damage against [[Energy Shields|energy shields]].<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/01/27/feature-Noble-Team-Profile-3.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Kat-B320 Profile'']</ref> | The MA37 is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires 32 rounds of [[7.62x51mm NATO|7.62x51mm]] ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. It has a high rate of fire, but due to its inaccuracy, it is ineffective at long ranges and inflicts low damage against [[Energy Shields|energy shields]].<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/01/27/feature-Noble-Team-Profile-3.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Kat-B320 Profile'']</ref> | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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The MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System, (abbreviated MA37 ICWS or MA37 assault rifle), formally known as the Individual Combat Weapon System, Caliber 7.62 mm, MA37[1] and known as the MA5 by the Naval services, is a standard-issue service rifle of the United Nations Space Command that is produced by Misriah Armory. It was introduced in 2437 and has remained as the primary service rifle of all branches of the UNSC ever since.[1] Its counterpart in the Marine Corps and Navy is the MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System.
Design details
The MA37 is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires 32 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. It has a high rate of fire, but due to its inaccuracy, it is ineffective at long ranges and inflicts low damage against energy shields.[2]
The MA37 ICWS is a close to medium range weapon. It is most effectively used by fully automatic sustained fire at close range, or by using short, controlled bursts at medium range, and for this cause, it is more effective at close range. It is a balanced starting weapon that can be used effectively in the hands of a skilled player.
Changes from MA5C ICWS in Halo 3
- Major cosmetic changes such as a more skeletal and detailed body.
- Shorter overall length.
- Max ammo capacity decreased from 352 to 288 rounds.
- Slower rate of fire and decreased damage per round.
- Larger reticule.
- Shots have hitscan properties, meaning they hit instantly.
- Short, controlled bursts are much more accurate.
- Reload, melee animations, and firing sound have been changed to make it feel more like the MA5B from Halo: Combat Evolved.
- Smoke can be seen coming out of the weapon when fired and sparks can be seen when fired upon metal and rock.
- The ammunition counter appears to be more of an attachment than an integrated part of the weapon, unlike on the MA5B and MA5C.
Trivia
- Bungie stated that the MA37 "will feel most similar to the Assault Rifle of the original Halo".
- If the player participated in the Halo: Reach Beta, which was obtainable with a copy of Halo 3: ODST, a unique nameplate emblem of an MA37 is obtainable for use on Xbox LIVE in multiplayer.
Gallery
- HaloReach - AR Concepts.jpg
Concepts for the MA37 based on the MA5C.
- Reach concept-MA37.jpg
Concept art of the MA37 and its electronics suite.
- HaloReach - Screenshot 06.jpg
SPARTAN-B312 and Emile-A239 wielding the MA37 in combat.
First person view of the MA37 from the HUD in Reach's Pre-Alpha Build.
A side view of the MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System.
- MA37firstpersonREACHbeta.png
The MA37 from first-person perspective during the Halo: Reach Beta.
- Reach AR.jpg
The MA37 from first-person perspective in the final version.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
