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|name=MK50 Sidekick | |name=MK50 Sidekick | ||
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|manufacturer=[[Emerson Tactical Systems]]<ref name="HICGP">''[[Halo Infinite]]'', trailer, [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Emerson Tactical Systems]]<ref name="HICGP">''[[Halo Infinite]]'', trailer, [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]</ref> | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
The Sidekick was designed | 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 [[Magnum]]s of previous titles, the Sidekick was described being closest in function to ''[[Halo 2]]'''s [[M6C magnum]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/infinite-inquiries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Infinite Inquiries|Quote=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.|Quotee=John Junyszek (Unyshek)|D=30|M=07|Y=2020}} In [[2021 (real world)#April|April 2021]], it was shown that the Sidekick had received a redesign since its [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|reveal]] in [[2020#July|July 2020]]. It would now include an underbarrel attachment similar to those featured on the [[M6C/SOCOM]] and the Tactical variant of the [[M6H magnum|M6H2 Magnum]], as well as some other small changes.{{Ref/Site|Id=Twitter|URL=https://twitter.com/Unyshek/status/1387906016218546177|Site=Twitter|Quote=That's not an attachment on the Sidekick. That's the Sidekick|Quotee=John Junyszek (Unyshek)|D=29|M=04|Y=2021}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
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File:HINF Weapon MK50 Sidekick.png|First-person view of the MK50 Sidekick. | File:HINF Weapon MK50 Sidekick.png|First-person view of the MK50 Sidekick, prior to its redesign. | ||
File:Hinf HUD Mk50 sidekick.png|HUD Icon of the MK50 Sidekick. | File:Hinf HUD Mk50 sidekick.png|HUD Icon of the MK50 Sidekick. | ||
File:HINF XGS 2020 MK50 Heads Up Display.png|First-person view of the MK50 in the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere. | File:HINF XGS 2020 MK50 Heads Up Display.png|First-person view of the MK50 in the ''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere. | ||
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The 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[2] 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. 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 appears to be headshot-capable and features a very rapid reload animation.[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.[3] 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.[4]
Gallery
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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.
Halo Infinite coatings
Adrenal coating.
The redesigned MK50 Sidekick with an unknown coating.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere
- ^ 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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