Editing MA5K carbine

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the weapon and its variant featured in Halo: Infinite|the similarly named medal|Avenger}}
{{Weapon infobox
|image={{Pageimage|HINF MA5K 1.png}}[[File:HINF MA5KAvenger Crop.png|300px]]
|caption=The MA5K "Avenger" variant of the carbine.
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Site|Id=SandboxOverview|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/sandbox-overview-great-journey|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sandbox Overview <nowiki>|</nowiki> Great Journey|D=31|M=10|Y=2024}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF159|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-coming-of-age|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Coming of Age|D=13|M=11|Y=2024|LocalArchive=Armory Infinitum#MA5K Avenger}}
|series=[[MA5 series]]
|type=[[Carbine]]
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|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
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|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|M118 7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Assault Rifle|D=23|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Assault Rifle}}
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* 30-round detachable box magazine {{C|standard variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp35|RP|35|Quote='It's got sixteen rounds left, and here's thirty more,' she said, passing him a spare magazine. 'Don't go crazy.'}}
* 60-round detachable box magazine {{C|"Avenger" variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|CF159}}
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|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]]
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{{Quote|She’ll serve you well in tight quarters should your 'recon' get a little more interesting.|[[Amber C.]] to [[SPARTAN-G059]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF159}}}}
The '''MA5K carbine''' is a firearm in the [[MA5 series]] of rifles produced by [[Misriah Armory]]. It is almost exclusively used by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]].{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The MA5K (for "Karabiner", or carbine) designation for the weapon is a semi-official designation used by the UNSC, and not one applied by Misriah.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|MA5K Avenger - Description|Quote=The Karabiner, or carbine, version of the MA5. This is the semi-official UNSC designation, and not one that Misriah uses internally.}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The standard MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B assault rifle]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HGOOC20|GoO|Chapter=20}} It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a removable carrying handle similar to that of the [[BR55 battle rifle]].{{Ref/Novel|HGoO|Detail=Cover art}} The rear of the rail is fitted with a digital display capable of showing the weapon's remaining ammunition count, alongside a compass for navigation.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|HINF|MA5K Avenger in-game weapon}}

Various iterations on the MA5K's design exist; the seemingly-standard variant is a cut down version of the [[MA5B assault rifle]] with the aforementioned rail system.{{Ref/Reuse|CF159}} However, the MA5K "Avenger" variant is instead built atop the frame of an [[MA40 assault rifle]], notably using 60-round magazines.{{Ref/Reuse|CF159}}{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}} Some iterations of the weapon utilise an alternate, more angular body and rail system.{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=134}} 

===Usage===
In [[2526#February|February 2526]], MA5Ks were utilised by [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Blue Team]] during their [[Skirmish over Netherop|mission]] to [[Naval boarding|board]] and capture ''[[Radiant Arrow]]'', a [[Covenant frigate]] orbiting [[Netherop]]. During the mission, [[John-117]] ran his MA5K with a [[suppressor]].{{Ref/Novel|HSS|Chapter=2}} This use by [[Spartan]] operatives was continued with the [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]], who used the weapon between [[2531]] and [[2552]]—especially during the [[Onyx Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF159}} In the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]], [[SPARTAN-G059]] also used an MA5K Avenger during her reconnaissance mission to investigate [[Luro 'Taralumee]]'s salvaging efforts near ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|CF159}}

MA5Ks were used in the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in [[2560]]. During the [[Battle of the beacon tower]], [[Robin Dimik]] gave her MA5K, salvaged from the wreckage of one of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s lifeboats, to [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Tomas Horvath]] to use against the defending [[Banished]] forces. However, Dimik only had forty-six rounds left for the weapon and, even with precision shooting to conserve ammo, Horvath ran out of ammunition before the rest of the [[boat crew]] rejoined him, forcing Horvath to switch to scavenged Banished weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|rp35}}{{Ref/Novel|RP|36}}

==Variants==
*'''MA5K Avenger''': The MA5K "Avenger" variant is built atop the frame of an [[MA40 assault rifle]] and uses 60-round magazines.{{Ref/Reuse|CF159}}{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}
*'''MA5K Hush''': Produced by the [[Watershed Division]] and used by [[ONI]], the Hush is built with low-observable materials and vibration dampening components. It can accept a suppressor and sub-sonic ammunition.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|MA5K Hush - Description|Quote=Built with low-observable materials, ONI's MA5K "Hush" also incorporates vibration-dampening stock components. When using an optional suppressor and subsonic ammunition, it is near-silent in operation. Its use of the proven MA5 bolt and trigger group guarantees reliability during more overt engagements.}}
*'''MA5KA2''': A standard MA5K produced by [[Misriah Armory]] that has been modified with [[CMA Marine Corps]]-specific features, which include additional mounting rails.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|MA5KA2 - Description|Quote=MA5K modified with CMA Marine-specific features.}}
*'''Ripsaw''': A fire support configuration of the class MA rifle platform. Like the [[M247 machine gun]], it is affixed with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel for additional protection to the operator.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Ripsaw - Description|Quote=Fire support configuration of the class MA rifle platform.}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo Infinite''===
{{Article quote|A fully automatic rifle with a high rate-of-fire and increased magazine size. Effective at short range.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - MA5K Avenger description|Quote=A fully automatic rifle with a high rate-of-fire and increased magazine size. Effective at short range.}}}}
The MA5K, dubbed the "MA5K Avenger",{{Ref/X|Halo|1851774645642432718|Halo|DEtail=Weapon named in image alternate text.|D=31|M=10|Y=2024}} was implemented into ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' alongside the ''[[Great Journey (Operation)|Great Journey]]'' event in November during [[Winter Update (2024)|Winter Update 2024]].{{Ref/X|Halo|1851293313816818099|Halo|Quote=“I need a weapon.” Operation: Great Journey arrives 11.5.24|D=30|M=10|Y=2024}} Labelled as a weapon in the SMG [[weapon class]],{{Ref/Reuse|SandboxOverview}} it is intended for killing opponents in close range while being outperformed by the [[MA40 assault rifle]] at medium range. Similar to the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B]], the MA5K Avenger possesses a high rate of fire and digital ammo counter. Its magazine holds 60 rounds, while 300 rounds can be carried in reserve by players.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=ComLive|Q8B4Bppq_JM|HALO|Winter Update Community Livestream <nowiki>|</nowiki> Halo Infinite}} It kills in 21-26 shots (16 to break shields and 10 unshielded bodyshots or 5 headshots).

The Avenger was designed to fill a role similar to the [[SMG]]s of prior ''Halo'' games (notably ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''). Its inclusion was inspired from the ''Halo 2'' 20th anniversary throwback playlist; when developing the playlist, [[Halo Studios]] noted that ''Infinite'' did not currently have an SMG-equivalent weapon to fully emulate ''Halo 2''{{'}}s gameplay. Due to the lack of [[dual wielding]] in ''Infinite'', the MA5K's balance was based on dual-wielded [[M7 SMG]]s in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and the single-wielded [[M7S SMG]] and [[M20 PDW]] of ''ODST'' and ''Halo 5'', respectively.{{Ref/Reuse|SandboxOverview}} The weapon's visual appearance is a model variation on the preexisting [[MA40 assault rifle]] already in ''Halo Infinite'', with many of the decals removed. Despite the weapon's doubled magazine capacity when compared to the MA40, the two share an identical magazine model and reload animations.

Upon the launch of the Great Journey update, the Avenger would not support [[weapon customization]] in any capacity; this would be changed with the release of [[Last Stand (Operation)|Last Stand]], which would see the MA5K Avenger added to the Weapons Bench alongside four other weapons. The Avenger would receive its first weapon model during the [[Shadows (Operation)|Shadows]] Operation.
{{:Weapon customization/Model/MA5K}}

==Trivia==
The "K" in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of 20th and 21st century [[Germany|German]] weapons including the letter in their designations. "K" stands for ''kurz'', German for short.

==Gallery==
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File:MA5K.JPG|An MA5K on the front cover of ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''.
File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|An MA5K with an alternate grip and no flash suppressor.
File:HM EscapeFromOnyx3.png|A Spartan-III holding an MA5K within [[Shield World 006]] in ''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''. Note the alternate rail system used.
File:HINF - Ghost of Onyx feat MA5K.jpg|A recreation of the ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' cover art using ''Halo Infinite'' assets, including the MA5K Avenger.
File:HINF MA5K HUD.png|First-person view of the MA5K Avenger in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF - Event - Great Journey - 00003.jpg|A [[Mark V Zeta]]-clad Spartan firing the MA5K Avenger in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF MA5K 4.png|The MA5K Avenger from its rear in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF MA5K 3.png|A [[Mark IV]]-clad Spartan sprinting with the MA5K Avenger in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF MA5K 1.png|A Spartan takes aim with the MA5K Avenger in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF MA5K 2.png|A Spartan with the MA5K Avenger in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-AcademyHelioskrillMA5K.png|A [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|Helioskrill]]-clad Spartan using an MA5K Avenger.
File:HINF - Rogue on Chasm - 00001.png|A [[ROGUE-class Mjolnir|ROGUE]]-clad Spartan-IV with a customized MA5K Avenger.
File:HINF PK LastStand 38.jpg|A marine with the MA5K Avenger.
File:HINF PK LastStand 63.jpg|A customized MA5K Avenger on the Weapon Bench.
File:HINF PK Shadows 046.jpg|A customized MA5K Hush at the Weapon Bench.
File:HINF - Mark VI MOD & MA5K Hush.png|A [[Mark VI MOD]]-clad Spartan with an MA5K Hush.
File:HINF MA5K Hush Screenshot 02.png|A [[MIRAGE-class Mjolnir|Mirage]]-clad Spartan aiming their MA5K Hush. 
File:HINF MA5K Hush Screenshot 01.png|The same Spartan holding their MA5K Hush at alert carry. 
File:HINF MA5K Hush Screenshot 03.png|A closeup of the MA5K Hush's ammo counter. 
File:HINF-Weapon-Customization-MA5KA2-Field-Test.png|A customized MA5KA2 on the Weapon Bench.
File:HINF - Helljumper & Ripsaw.png|A [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir|Helljumper]]-clad Spartan with a customized Ripsaw.
File:HINF PK Infinite 049.jpg|A Spartan wielding the MA5KA2.
File:HINF PK Infinite 045.jpg|A Spartan wielding the Ripsaw.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Great Journey (Operation)|Great Journey]]''

==Sources==
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{{UNSC rifles}}
[[Category:Carbines]]
[[Category:UNSC infantry weapons]]