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==Overview==

The MA5K is a ~~shortened variant~~ of the standard ~~MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System~~. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].<ref name="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]]. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.

The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B assault rifle]].<ref name="HGOOC20">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Chapter 20</ref> It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].<ref name="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]]. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.

==Operational History==

MA5Ks were used by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] from [[2531]] to [[2552]], especially during the [[Battle of Onyx]].<ref name="HGOOC20"/>

==Trivia==

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 ==Overview==
-The MA5K is a shortened variant of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].<ref name="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]]. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.
+The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard [[MA5B assault rifle]].<ref name="HGOOC20">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Chapter 20</ref> It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].<ref name="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]]. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.
+==Operational History==
+MA5Ks were used by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] from [[2531]] to [[2552]], especially during the [[Battle of Onyx]].<ref name="HGOOC20"/>
 ==Trivia==