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MK50 Sidekick
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Emerson Tactical Systems
Type:	Pistol
Specifications
Ammunition type:	Cal. 10mm
Feed system:	12-round detachable box magazine
Rate of fire:	Semi-automatic

Revision as of 06:00, January 13, 2022

The Mark 50 Sidekick^[2], or simply 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^[3] 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.^[1]

History

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.^[4] 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.^[5]

Gallery

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.
A Spartan firing the MK50
Close-up of the MK50 while firing, with the slide at the rear of travel exposing the barrel assembly with empty chamber as well as the next unfired cartridge.
A Spartan holding the redesigned MK50.

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 ⁱ Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere
^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer: When the player gets a kill with the MK50 Sidekick. "Mark 50 kill confirmed" - LUMU
^ 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]

[HICGP-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere

[2] Halo Infinite, multiplayer: When the player gets a kill with the MK50 Sidekick. "Mark 50 kill confirmed" - LUMU

[monster-3] Xbox Wire; Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership

[Waypoint-4] 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-5] 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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 ==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 [[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}}
-==Trivia==
-*Due to its use of a more traditional trigger guard rather than the full handguard of the M6 series pistols, the MK50 is the first handgun in the series to be held properly by the player since the [[M6D magnum|M6D]], as opposed to the inadvisable "teacup" grip seen used with all M6 magnums since the [[M6C magnum|M6C]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
 ==Gallery==