MA40 assault rifle
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- "Lethally efficient at close-quarters combat, this weapon commands respect with a bold design."
- — Official description[3]
The MA40 assault rifle is a weapon in service with the United Nations Space Command.[4] Its designation indicates it to be a part of Misriah Armory's MA series.[1]
Overview
Specifications
Produced by Misriah Armory,[1] the MA40 is a part of the MA series of assault rifles,[4] sharing a number of visual similarities with the MA37 favored by the UNSC Army.[1] The weapon is highly effective at close-quarters combat,[3] capable of fully-automatic fire, and feeds from 36-round detachable box magazines. Visible above the trigger guard on both sides of the weapon's body are fire selectors, with three dots for positions. One is black, and the others are red. This indicates two other modes of operation, one of which is likely safe. As with the MA37, the MA40's charging handle is positioned on its left side, and its ejection port on the right. The MA40 used by John-117 in 2560 features a dark grey and black finish, with a faint stripe running across the cowling.[2]
Production notes
The MA40 was first seen during the Discover Hope trailer for Halo Infinite, which was shown at E3 2019.[5] Its name was first revealed when the NERF toy based on the weapon was announced in February 18, 2020. Purchases of the NERF MA40 come with a code that unlocks a skin for the weapon in Halo Infinite.[4]
Gameplay
The MA40 holds 36 rounds ready, with at least 108 rounds in reserve. The reticle is very similar to the MA5D's reticle in Halo 5: Guardians.[2]
Gallery
Normal gallery
John-117 and Frederic-104 using MA40s on the cover of Halo: Shadows of Reach.
MA40 HUD icon.
The MA40 in the Discover Hope trailer.
First person view of the MA40 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with a cartridge being visible in the magazine.
Alternate first-person view of an MA40 being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, displaying more of the magazine.
First-person view of an MA40's charging handle being cycled whilst reloading the weapon during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of an MA40 being used to engage an Elite during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
A Halo Infinite official screenshot including John-117 wielding an MA40.
Nerf version of the MA40.
Halo Infinite skins
Adrenal skin.
List of appearances
- Halo: Shadows of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo Infinite
Sources
- ^ a b c d Misriah logo can be seen in this image
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere
- ^ a b c Xbox Wire; Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership
- ^ a b c GameSpot: Halo Is Getting New Nerf Blasters, Including The Needler
- ^ Halo Infinite, trailer: Discover Hope
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