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The MA5K carbine is a firearm used almost exclusively by United Nations Space Command special operations forces, notably the Spartan-III supersoldiers. It is part of Misriah Armory's MA5 series.^[1]

Overview

The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard MA5B assault rifle.^[2] It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of 7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition.^[1] The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a removable 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.

Operational History

MA5Ks were used by the SPARTAN-IIIs from 2531 to 2552, especially during the Onyx Conflict.^[2]

Trivia

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.

Gallery

An MA5K with an alternate grip and no flash suppressor.
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A Spartan-III holding an MA5K within Shield World 006.

List of appearances

Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
Halo Mythos
Halo: Retribution
Halo: Silent Storm

Sources

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^ ^a ^b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Chapter 20

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-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"/>
-==Overview==
-The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B assault rifle]].<ref name="HGOOC20">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Chapter 20</ref> It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62×51mm 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 removable 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.
-==Operational History==
-MA5Ks were used by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] from [[2531]] to [[2552]], especially during the [[Onyx Conflict]].<ref name="HGOOC20"/>
-==Trivia==
-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.
-==Gallery==
-<gallery>
-File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|An MA5K with an alternate grip and no flash suppressor.
-File:HM-FredOnyx.png|A Spartan-III holding an MA5K within [[Shield World 006]].
-</gallery>
-==List of appearances==
-*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}}
-*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
-*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
-*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
-==Sources==
-<references/>
-{{UNSC rifles}}
-[[Category:Carbines]]
 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"/>