MA40 assault rifle
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The MA40 Individual Combat Weapon System (ICWS) is a weapon in service with the United Nations Space Command.[6] Built on Misriah's proven ICWS platform, the MA40 incorporates a number of updates made to the MA5 production lines during the Human-Covenant War. As of 2560, it is considered the standard-issue heavy rifle of the Marine Corps and Army.[7]
Overview
Design
Produced by Misriah Armory,[1] the MA40 is a part of the same lineage as the MA37.[8] Improvements over the MA37 are subtle, but significantly increase mechanical reliability and durability in extreme conditions, including vacuum.[7]
The rifle feeds from 36-round detachable box magazines. Present above the trigger guard on both sides of the weapon's body are fire selectors, with three dots for positions. One is black, and the others are red, indicating safe and two firing modes,[2] one of which is fully-automatic.[9] The MA40's charging handle is positioned on the left side of its body, and its ejection port is situated on the right. Beneath the end of its barrel is located a multifunction receiver into which devices that grant supplemental functionality, such as infrared laser designators, can be mounted.[10] The MA40 is also capable of being fitted with a sound-suppressor on the fly, to reduce its firing signature.[11] The MA40 used by John-117 in 2560 features a dark grey and black finish, with a bright yellow stripe running across the cowling.[2]
The weapon is stamped with various decals including a QR code that, when translated, lists the weapon's name.
Performance
The MA40 is highly effective in close-quarters combat. The weapon, when compared to other recent incarnations of the assault rifle, fires at a significantly faster rate, akin to the MA5B assault rifle.[4]
History
- "Misriah Armory stock increase."
- — A Superintendent-class artificial intelligence after a Spartan-IV got a kill with a MA40 in a War Games simulation.[12]
Although the MA40 assault rifle was in service as early as the Battle for Earth in late 2552,[13] the MA40 has been not seen widespread service until at least during the Created conflict. Although the MA40 has recently eclipsed the MA5 series in service, the latter still dominates most armories in sheer volume.[14] The MA40 was used extensively by Blue Team during the mission to Reach in 2559.[8] An MA40 was kept in the cockpit of Fernando Esparza’s Pelican dropship in 2560,[15] and the rifle was later used by John-117 on Installation 07.[2]
Production notes
The MA40 was first seen during the Discover Hope trailer for Halo Infinite, which was shown at E3 2019.[15] Its name was first revealed when the NERF toy based on the weapon was announced in February 18, 2020. Purchases of the NERF MA40 come with a code that unlocks a skin for the weapon in Halo Infinite.[6]
The MA40 received a visual upgrade to its textures first seen in the January edition of Inside Infinite. The color scheme appears much darker with a yellow strip along the barrel, paying homage to the MA37. The ammo counter visual is brighter and the munition counter itself is highlighted by a bright blue box.
Gameplay
The MA40 holds 36 rounds ready, with 216 rounds in reserve. The reticle is very similar to the MA5D's reticle in Halo 5: Guardians.[2]
Variants
- MA40 Longshot: An improved version of the MA40 with a decreased magazine size from 36 to 25 and having increased damage.
Gallery
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Screenshots
Nerf version of the MA40.
Halo Infinite in-engine render of the MA40 from the January 2021 Inside Infinite Halo Waypoint article.
A high detail render of the MA40.
A cutout of the MA40 in-game.
MA40 HUD icon.
Third person view of the MA40 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First person view of the MA40 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with a cartridge being visible in the magazine.
Alternate first-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, displaying more of the magazine.
First-person view of an MA40's charging handle being cycled whilst reloading the weapon during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of an MA40 being used to engage an Elite during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
John-117 using a Grappleshot while wielding an MA40.
John-117 using the weapon within the Silent Auditorium.
John-117 wielding an MA40 in vacuum.
Magazine of the MA40.
First-person view of reloading.
Achievement art featuring various attachments for the MA40.
A MA40 with a Type-2A barrel shroud.
First-person view of the MA40 being fired in the final version of Halo Infinite.
Zooming in with the MA40.
Melee attacking with the MA40.
Halo Infinite coatings
Adrenal coating.
Warmaster's Prize coating.
List of appearances
- Halo: Shadows of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Divine Wind
- Become
- Halo Infinite
Sources
- ^ a b Misriah logo can be seen in this image
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - January 2021: The phrase "CAL 7.62mm" is identifiable in the markings on the side of the MA40 in the render of the weapon in the stated article. The render can be seen in the gallery of this page. (Retrieved on Jan 28, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b Xbox Wire; Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership
- ^ Halo Infinite, Weapons Bench description
- ^ a b GameSpot: Halo Is Getting New Nerf Blasters, Including The Needler
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 162
- ^ a b Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 2
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 12
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 19
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 11
- ^ Halo Infinite, Personal AI dialogue
- ^ Halo Infinite Multiplayer Season 1 Cinematic Intro
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 163
- ^ a b Halo Infinite Discover Hope Trailer
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