Forum:Halo 4's Assault Carbine

So, does anyone else hink that it's along the same lines as the MA5K? If so, how do you guys think it will differ from the main Assault Rifle?

Honestly, though I do believe that it is something similar to the MA5K, I cannot see how it would differ from the Assault Rifle, besides being slightly weaker. Missing Mandible 17:04, 19 April 2012 (EDT)


 * We know that Halo 4 will include two similar weapons, the BR85 and DMR, which will fill subtly different niches. I can see the same being said of the Assault Rifle/Assault Carbine. Something like the MA5K would have a longer range and tighter spread, but less ammo and/or lower rate of fire, leaving the MA5C/whatever it is now would be better for up-close spray-and-pray. It satisfies casual fans, and gives more "hardcore" fans an option that suits their playstyles more. I guess.
 * Honestly, I'm not entirely convinced GI didn't just misinterpret something 343i said. Can anyone point out a Weekly Update, podcast, statement, etc. where 343i employees even mentioned an Assault Carbine that wasn't the Covenant one? I'd be grateful. --  Specops306   Autocrat     Qur'a 'Morhek   02:55, 20 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Well, they did list both the Carbine and the Assault Carbine in the same sentence.
 * Anyways, I thought that Carbines tend to be less accurate than Assault Rifles? I mean the stripped down kinds that are technically Assault Rifle varients.Missing Mandible 12:28, 20 April 2012 (EDT)
 * I'd have thought the reverse would apply for carbines and assault rifles, Specops. Then again, Halo's history with firearm realism, particularly in the field of accuracy, is somewhat spotty.--The All-knowing Sith&#39;ari 12:55, 20 April 2012 (EDT)

Somehow I have the image of the spiker in my mind. Do you reckon that would be a reasonable analogy. Mind you this is pure speculation.Weeping Angel 23:10, 6 May 2012 (EDT)
 * Could be the MA5K and/or more simply, a replacement for the M7.-- Killamint   KillaEX  17:26, 21 May 2012 (EDT)