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Sidekick
Gameplay role
Faction:	Human (UNSC)
Weapon tier (?):	Loadout weapon
Weapon type (?):	Precision weapon
Firing mode:	Semi-automatic
Effective range:	Close
Counterparts:	Human (UNSC): Magnum Automag Gunfighter Magnum Covenant: Plasma Pistol Forerunner: Boltshot
Weapon stats
Damage:	Low
Damage type (?):	Kinetic
Projectile speed:	Very high, near instantaneous
Rate of fire:	High
Accuracy:	Medium
Magazine size:	12 bullets

The Sidekick is a human pistol first introduced in Halo Infinite. It is a precision loadout weapon which deals Kinetic damage and is most effective in close quarters. The Sidekick deals little damage per shot but can be fired very rapidly, at the cost of accuracy.

Universe and lore

Main article: MK50 Sidekick

Manufactured by Emerson Tactical Systems, the MK50 Sidekick is a semi-automatic handgun in service with the UNSC Armed Forces. Described as "powerful and compact", it fires 10mm rounds from a detachable box magazine that typically holds 12 rounds. It differs significantly from the M6 series, the UNSC's most prominent sidearm, lacking the M6's signature hand-guard and smart-linked optic, the KFA-2 x2, while also firing a lower caliber round. The weapon usually sports an olive green and matte black finish.

The MK50 Sidekick entered production at some point before 2559. By December 2559, the weapon was in service with UNSC forces aboard the UNSC Infinity, and saw action at the Battle for Installation 07. In the following year, the weapon was again used in subsequent conflicts at the ring.

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  MK50 Sidekick
  Halo Infinite

Overview

Counterparts

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  Magnum
  Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Assault, Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer, Halo: Spartan Strike, Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Online and Halo: Fireteam Raven

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  Automag
  Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST

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  Gunfighter Magnum
  Halo 5: Guardians

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  Plasma Pistol
  Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Assault, Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer, Halo: Spartan Strike, Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Online, Halo: Fireteam Raven and Halo Infinite

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  Boltshot
  Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians

Medals

The following medals are exclusive to the Sidekick, or to the pistol weapon type in Halo Infinite. Other, less specific medals, can also be earned with the Sidekick, but the ones listed are only those that are unique to pistols or to the Sidekick itself.

Icon	Name	Game	Unlock requirements
	Gunslinger	Halo Infinite	Kill 5 enemies with pistols
	Quick Draw	Halo Infinite	Kill an enemy with a pistol immediately after switching to it

List of appearances

• Halo Infinite (First appearance)