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[[File:Assault-rifle.png|thumb|right|A schematic view of the MA5B.]] | [[File:Assault-rifle.png|thumb|right|A schematic view of the MA5B.]] | ||
The most characteristic part of the MA5B's architecture is the accentuated shroud situated atop the barrel, which houses the weapon's integrated computer and display. While most [[MA5 series|MA5 ICWS rifles]] feature this to some extent, it is most prominent on the MA5B. The magazine which feeds the rifle is inserted behind the thumbhole pistol grip in a bullpup configuration, another trait typical of the ICWS series. The charging handle is an inconspicuous rounded-off protrusion on the left of the weapon's body, and the ejection port is situated on the right. The weapon's horizontal foregrip plays host to a forward-facing [[flashlight]], bearing a prominent green button on both flanks. The barrel of the MA5B lacks any form of muzzle device (unless fitted with a suppressor).{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR20}} The finish of the weapon is a dull grey, with a darker grey color for the foregrip, pistol grip and stock.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', [http://images/f/f7/AR.jpg UNSC Assault Rifle cinematic model]</ref> As the cowling appears to mount no optical device or ironsight, the only evident means by which the weapon is aimed is via [[Heads-up display|HUD-based targeting reticle]], such as that of [[MJOLNIR Mark V]],<ref name="CEMHUD">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Manual|Halo: Combat Evolved Manual, Page 14, "Targeting Reticle"]]''</ref> or by eyesight alone.<ref name="MWMonsters">''[[Halo Wars]]'' [[ | The most characteristic part of the MA5B's architecture is the accentuated shroud situated atop the barrel, which houses the weapon's integrated computer and display. While most [[MA5 series|MA5 ICWS rifles]] feature this to some extent, it is most prominent on the MA5B. The magazine which feeds the rifle is inserted behind the thumbhole pistol grip in a bullpup configuration, another trait typical of the ICWS series. The charging handle is an inconspicuous rounded-off protrusion on the left of the weapon's body, and the ejection port is situated on the right. The weapon's horizontal foregrip plays host to a forward-facing [[flashlight]], bearing a prominent green button on both flanks. The barrel of the MA5B lacks any form of muzzle device (unless fitted with a suppressor).{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR20}} The finish of the weapon is a dull grey, with a darker grey color for the foregrip, pistol grip and stock.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', [http://images/f/f7/AR.jpg UNSC Assault Rifle cinematic model]</ref> As the cowling appears to mount no optical device or ironsight, the only evident means by which the weapon is aimed is via [[Heads-up display|HUD-based targeting reticle]], such as that of [[MJOLNIR Mark V]],<ref name="CEMHUD">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Manual|Halo: Combat Evolved Manual, Page 14, "Targeting Reticle"]]''</ref> or by eyesight alone.<ref name="MWMonsters">''[[Halo Wars]]'' [[Escape (Halo Wars level)|Campaign level "Escape", "Monsters" cutscene]]</ref> | ||
===Functionality=== | ===Functionality=== |