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The Mark 50 Sidekick[2], or simply MK50 Sidekick is a type of human pistol manufactured by Emerson Tactical Systems in service with the UNSC.[1]
Overview
Specifications
The MK50 Sidekick is a powerful and compact[3] semi-automatic handgun which fires 10mm rounds from a 12-round detachable box magazine. It is significantly distinctive from the UNSC's typically-employed M6 series in both form and function, as it lacks the hand-guard and typical smart-linked optic of the latter series, as well as being chambered in a substantially smaller ammunition type than the M6's 12.7mm rounds. The design of the MK50 is relatively simplistic, with a segmented slide and basic, analogue ironsights. A safety switch is present on the left side of the weapon, above the trigger-guard. Emerson Tactical Systems' emblem is worked into the grip.[1]
History
The MK50 used in 2560 by John-117 featured a matte black and olive green finish.[1]
Gameplay
The MK50 can hold 12 rounds with at least 72 rounds in reserve. It takes 6 shots to drain shields and 1 head shot to kill or 4 body shots. It is headshot-capable and features a very rapid reload animation making it a perfect sidearm to the MA40 AR and good for noob combos as well.[1]
Production notes
The Sidekick was designed as a true sidearm pistol, being lightning fast to draw and fire, acting as a reliable backup when the player's primary weapon is depleted. Compared to the Magnums of previous titles, the Sidekick was described being closest in function to Halo 2's M6C magnum.[4] In April 2021, it was shown that the Sidekick had received a redesign since its reveal in July 2020. It would now include an underbarrel attachment similar to those featured on the M6C/SOCOM and the Tactical variant of the M6H2 Magnum, as well as some other small changes.[5]
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Screenshots
First-person view of the MK50 Sidekick, prior to its redesign.
HUD Icon of the MK50 Sidekick.
First-person view of the MK50 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of the MK50's reload in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, displaying the magazine.
First-person view of the MK50's reload in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with 10mm rounds visible in the magazine.
A Yoroi-clad Spartan-IV wielding an MK50 in multiplayer.
A MK50 Sidekick holstered on a pink Spartan in the A New Generation trailer.
A Spartan firing the MK50
Close-up of the MK50 while firing, with the slide at the rear of travel exposing the barrel assembly with empty chamber as well as the next unfired cartridge.
A Spartan holding the redesigned MK50.
Halo Infinite coatings
Adrenal coating.
The redesigned MK50 Sidekick with the Watchdog coating.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere
- ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer: When the player gets a kill with the MK50 Sidekick. "Mark 50 kill confirmed" - LUMU
- ^ Xbox Wire; Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Infinite Inquiries: "The “Sidekick” is a true sidearm pistol that is lightning fast to draw and fire – truly exceling as a reliable backup when your primary weapon is depleted and a Brute is bearing down on you. Compared to previous titles, this weapon is closest to Halo 2's version of the Magnum." - John Junyszek (Unyshek) (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Twitter: "That's not an attachment on the Sidekick. That's the Sidekick" - John Junyszek (Unyshek) (Retrieved on Apr 29, 2021) [archive]
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