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{{Status|Canon | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR-Left.png|350px]] | |image=[[File:H3-MA5C-ICWS-AR-Left.png|350px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=163}} | ||
|series=[[MA5 series]] | |series=[[MA5 series]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|type=[[wikipedia:bullpup|Bullpup]] [[wikipedia:assault rifle|assault rifle]] | |type=[[wikipedia:bullpup|Bullpup]] [[wikipedia:assault rifle|assault rifle]] | ||
|cost=1686.00 [[cR]] | |cost=1686.00 [[cR]]{{Ref/Site|Id=C|URL=http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle|Site=Bungie.net|Page=MA5C Assault Rifle|D=16|M=12|Y=2007|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/MA5C}} | ||
|variant= | |variant= | ||
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br> | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br> | ||
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|weight= | |weight= | ||
*(empty): 3.8 | *(empty): {{Convert|3.8|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
*(loaded): 4.1 | *(loaded): {{Convert|4.1|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|length= | |length= | ||
*(o/a): | *(o/a): {{Convert|34.6|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|C}}{{Ref/Note|In the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'', the MA5C's length is contradictingly listed on page 163 as 38.9 inches (98.8 cm).}} | ||
*(barrel): | *(barrel): {{Convert|24|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket]]{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | |ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket]]{{Ref/Reuse|C}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|capacity= | |||
|feed=32 round box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | |feed=32 round box magazine{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating-bolt]] | |operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading#Short-stroke piston|Short-stroke]], [[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[wikipedia:Rotating bolt|rotating-bolt]] | ||
|rate= | |rate= | ||
*750-900 RPM | *750-900 RPM{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|velocity=905 m/s (2970 ft/s){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | |velocity=905 m/s (2970 ft/s){{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
|optics= | |||
|range=300 metres{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | |range=300 metres{{Ref/Reuse|C}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The MA5C assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires 32 rounds of 7.62×51mm ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and compass for orientation.{{Ref/Reuse|C}} However, it features no in-built [[Telescopic sight|optical magnification]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
The MA5C assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires 32 rounds of 7.62×51mm ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and | |||
The MA5C rifle has received technical, as well as physical improvements over the [[MA5B assault rifle]] that include: a heavier barrel with a 1 in 7 twist; a redesigned cowling to house the electronics suite that reduces weight and increases portability of weapon; and a redesigned handguard which is sturdier and provides a more positive grip. The magazine capacity has been reduced to 32 rounds from the original 60 in the MA5B, and the rifle's range and accuracy has been substantially improved over its predecessor, making it a more formidable assault rifle. | The MA5C rifle has received technical, as well as physical improvements over the [[MA5B assault rifle]] that include: a heavier barrel with a 1 in 7 twist; a redesigned cowling to house the electronics suite that reduces weight and increases portability of weapon; and a redesigned handguard which is sturdier and provides a more positive grip. The magazine capacity has been reduced to 32 rounds from the original 60 in the MA5B, and the rifle's range and accuracy has been substantially improved over its predecessor, making it a more formidable assault rifle.{{Ref/Reuse|C}} While widespread in usage, the weapon lacks the component modularity and upgrades of its successor models.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
A downside to the MA5C was the lack of a secondary weapon system,{{Ref/Reuse|C}} however by December [[2553]] the weapon was able to use a [[M301 grenade launcher]]. | A downside to the MA5C was the lack of a secondary weapon system,{{Ref/Reuse|C}} however by December [[2553]] the weapon was able to use a [[M301 grenade launcher]].{{Ref/Novel|HRet|Chapter=14}} | ||
== | ===Usage=== | ||
The MA5C has been in service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]]. | The MA5C has been in service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS3|HSS|Chapter=3}} The MA5C became one of the most prominent rifles used by the UNSC during the closing days of the [[Human-Covenant War]], and was heavily used by [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] forces during the [[Battle for Earth]] and the [[Battle of Installation 00|Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Game|H3|[[Assault Rifle]] in-game weapon}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} By [[2557]], the MA5C had been largely replaced by the [[MA5D assault rifle]],{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=60}} although it continued to see usage by reserve units scattered abroad.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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===Disadvantages=== | ===Disadvantages=== | ||
The MA5C's main disadvantage is that it is horribly inaccurate when fired in full-automatic. Although substantially more accurate than the MA5B, it is still too inaccurate for use at longer ranges, which makes the user an easy target for long range weapons - at long range a high ratio of misses to hits is likely, especially if the target is moving. The magazine can run out very quickly in fully automatic fire, and it has relatively low power per round compared to many other weapons; an engagement with numerous and/or particularly resilient enemies will likely require the user to reload a few times, leaving them open to counter-fire. It should be used as a secondary weapon for shorter ranges, paired with a long range weapon like the [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]] or [[ | The MA5C's main disadvantage is that it is horribly inaccurate when fired in full-automatic. Although substantially more accurate than the MA5B, it is still too inaccurate for use at longer ranges, which makes the user an easy target for long range weapons - at long range a high ratio of misses to hits is likely, especially if the target is moving. The magazine can run out very quickly in fully automatic fire, and it has relatively low power per round compared to many other weapons; an engagement with numerous and/or particularly resilient enemies will likely require the user to reload a few times, leaving them open to counter-fire. It should be used as a secondary weapon for shorter ranges, paired with a long range weapon like the [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]] or [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant Carbine]]. | ||
===Changes from the MA5B in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to MA5C in ''Halo 3''=== | ===Changes from the MA5B in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to MA5C in ''Halo 3''=== | ||
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==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ||
===Silver Timeline=== | ===Silver Timeline=== | ||
{{ | {{Notice/Silver|category=no}} | ||
MA5C assault rifles | MA5C assault rifles were used by [[Silver Team/Silver|Silver Team]] and other UNSC personnel in battles against the Covenant.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HTVOT|5KZ3MKraNKY|Paramount+|Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer|Y=2022|M=1|D=30}} [[John-117/Silver|John-117's]] MA5C was stylized with a "117" on the side of the barrel.{{Ref/Reuse|Inheritance}} | ||
During [[Operation: DEFIANT GLASS]], [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] used an MA5C against attacking [[Sangheili]] forces before ultimately discarding the weapon in favor of a more effective machine gun turret. Rather than opting to retrieve his gun, John left the assault rifle abandoned in the base when he left,{{Ref/Film|TV|Episode=[[Contact]]}} likely because there was only one bullet left in it.{{Ref/Reuse|Inheritance}} | |||
During the [[Battle of Eridanus II/Silver|Battle of Eridanus II]], John was given an assault rifle by a Marine as he had yet to replace the one that he had discarded on Madrigal. While driving a [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]], John placed the weapon on the passenger's seat and left it there when he left the vehicle to help [[Kai-125/Silver|Kai-125]].{{Ref/Film|TV|[[Reckoning]]}} | |||
After returning to [[Jin Ha|her father]]'s [[Jin Ha's Outpost|outpost]], [[Kwan Ha]] discovered John's discarded assault rifle half-hidden under a truck. Kwan used the gun to detonate the Sky Pipe, killing [[Vinsher Grath]] and all of his forces. Kwan subsequently kept the weapon for herself.{{Ref/Film|Id=Inheritance|TV|Episode=[[Inheritance]]}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MA5C assault rifle}} | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MA5C assault rifle}} | ||
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*The green button on the MA5C is a power on/off switch for the weapon's flashlight, which is never used in game by playable characters. | *The green button on the MA5C is a power on/off switch for the weapon's flashlight, which is never used in game by playable characters. | ||
*When tested, each individual round of the MA5C actually does slightly more damage than the BR55HB SR. However, this is offset by the MA5C's lower accuracy at mid-long range and the fact that it has no headshot bonus. | *When tested, each individual round of the MA5C actually does slightly more damage than the BR55HB SR. However, this is offset by the MA5C's lower accuracy at mid-long range and the fact that it has no headshot bonus. | ||
*The remastered MA5B in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' uses the MA5C's model. | *The remastered MA5B in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' uses the MA5C's model.{{Ref/YouTube|UYfNBCHYHFE|Halo|Halo: Anniversary Exclusive Pre-Order Grunt Funeral Skull}} | ||
*In ''[[Wikipedia:Fable 2|Fable 2]]'', the MA5C can be obtained in the Knothole Island expansion pack. It is called [[Fable:Hal's Rifle|"Hal's Rifle"]]. | *In ''[[Wikipedia:Fable 2|Fable 2]]'', the MA5C can be obtained in the Knothole Island expansion pack. It is called [[Fable:Hal's Rifle|"Hal's Rifle"]]. | ||
*The 1/7 barrel twist rate is not optimal for the ammunition the MA5C uses; this would generally cause the projectile to become very unstable (and thus, more inaccurate) as it travels through the air. 7.62×51mm rounds are usually fired through barrels with a 1/10, 1/11, or 1/12 twist. | *The 1/7 barrel twist rate is not optimal for the ammunition the MA5C uses; this would generally cause the projectile to become very unstable (and thus, more inaccurate) as it travels through the air. 7.62×51mm rounds are usually fired through barrels with a 1/10, 1/11, or 1/12 twist. | ||
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File:Through the Eyes of the Chief.jpg|The MA5C reticule and ammo counter as seen on the MJOLNIR [[heads up display]]. | File:Through the Eyes of the Chief.jpg|The MA5C reticule and ammo counter as seen on the MJOLNIR [[heads up display]]. | ||
File:Marines(2).jpg|Marines on [[Tsavo highway (location)|Tsavo Highway]] using the MA5C rifle. | File:Marines(2).jpg|Marines on [[Tsavo highway (location)|Tsavo Highway]] using the MA5C rifle. | ||
File:Hals-rifle.jpg|Hal's Rifle from ''[[Wikipedia:Fable 2|Fable 2]]''. | |||
File:Buck.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] firing an MA5C during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. | File:Buck.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] firing an MA5C during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. | ||
File:Johnson - Origins.png|[[Avery Johnson]] with an MA5C in ''[[Halo Legends]]'': ''[[Origins]]''. | File:Johnson - Origins.png|[[Avery Johnson]] with an MA5C in ''[[Halo Legends]]'': ''[[Origins]]''. | ||
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File:H2A Terminals - Jai vs Thel.jpg|[[Jai-006]] attempting to kill [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee with an MA5C during the [[Battle of the Rubble]] in the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]]. | File:H2A Terminals - Jai vs Thel.jpg|[[Jai-006]] attempting to kill [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee with an MA5C during the [[Battle of the Rubble]] in the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]]. | ||
File:HSS-John.png|John-117 with an MA5C in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. | File:HSS-John.png|John-117 with an MA5C in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. | ||
File:HTMCC H3 AssaultRifles.jpg|A rack of MA5Cs in the ''[[Finish The Fight]]'' trailer. | File:HTMCC H3 AssaultRifles.jpg|A rack of MA5Cs in the ''[[Finish The Fight]]'' trailer. | ||
File:HTMCC_H3_AssaultRifle_Closeup.jpg|A closeup view of an MA5C. | File:HTMCC_H3_AssaultRifle_Closeup.jpg|A closeup view of an MA5C. | ||
File:HTV-MA5C.jpg|[[John-117/Silver|John-117]] with an MA5C in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''. | |||
File:HTV-MA5CLondon.jpg|Prop of an MA5C. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Starry Night]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Starry Night]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Believe]]'' | *''[[Believe]]'' | ||
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**''[[Patrol]]'' | **''[[Patrol]]'' | ||
**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | **''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | ||
**''[[Contact]]'' | |||
**''[[Reckoning]]'' | |||
**''[[Solace (TV Series)|Solace]]'' | |||
**''[[Inheritance]]'' | |||
**''[[Transcendence]]'' | |||
{{Col-end}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
{{Ref/Notes}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{UNSC rifles}} | {{UNSC rifles}} | ||
[[Category:Assault rifles]] | [[Category:Assault rifles]] | ||