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| name=MA2B Assault Rifle | |name=MA2B Assault Rifle | ||
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| model=MA2B | |model=MA2B | ||
| type=Assault Rifle | |type=Assault Rifle | ||
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| size= | |size= | ||
| damage per hit= High | |damage per hit=High | ||
| magazine= | |magazine= | ||
| maxammo= | |maxammo= | ||
| fire= | |fire= | ||
| ammotype=[[.390]] Caliber | |ammotype=[[.390]] Caliber | ||
| operation= | |operation= | ||
| rate of fire=Fifteen Rounds Per Second | |rate of fire=Fifteen Rounds Per Second | ||
| accuracy= | |accuracy= | ||
| range= | |range= | ||
| era= | |era= | ||
| counterpart= | |counterpart= | ||
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| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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The '''MA2B Assault Rifle''' is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System]]. It can be considered as a "[[Carbine]]". | |||
The '''MA2B Assault Rifle''' is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B]] [[ | |||
==Background== | |||
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 | The MA2B features a larger magazine than it's MA5 rifle counterparts. In addition to the standard Armor-Piercing rounds found in most [[Human]] firearms, it can use the "Shredder" round; an anti-personnel ammunition type made from Depleted Uranium. | ||
==Operational Use== | |||
The [[SPARTAN-II|SPARTAN-II's]] were known to carry this weapon into action, usually when they were required to carry very little ordnance for a mission. [[John-117]] and [[Blue Team]] used the MA2B on their first combat mission to capture [[Robert Watts|Colonel Robert Watts]] of the [[Eridanus Rebels]]. | |||
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{{UNSC Infantry Weapons}} | {{UNSC Infantry Weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Assault rifles]] | [[Category:Assault rifles]] | ||
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The MA2B Assault Rifle is a cut-down version of the standard MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System. It can be considered as a "Carbine".
Background
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 [1].
The MA2B features a larger magazine than it's MA5 rifle counterparts. In addition to the standard Armor-Piercing rounds found in most Human firearms, it can use the "Shredder" round; an anti-personnel ammunition type made from Depleted Uranium.
Operational Use
The SPARTAN-II's were known to carry this weapon into action, usually when they were required to carry very little ordnance for a mission. John-117 and Blue Team used the MA2B on their first combat mission to capture Colonel Robert Watts of the Eridanus Rebels.
Related Links
Internal Links
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 75
