MA5 Series

The MA5 Series is a series of automatic weapons produced by Misriah Armory and adopted by the United Nations Space Command Defense Force in 2437 and used during the Insurrection, the Human-Covenant war, and beyond. All MA5's are bullpup weapons, with the magazine, bolt, and firing pin located behind the trigger, and fire 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. They serve as the "bread and butter" of UNSCDF forces, being the standard-issue combat rifle for most UNSCDF personnel.

The MA5 series was preceded by the MA3 Assault Rifle, though it is unknown if any other models were in use between the UNSC's dropping of the MA3 and its adoption of the MA5.

The weapon's design is cosmetically similar to the FN-Herstal F2000, but the design of the charging handle resembles those of Heckler &amp; Koch's roller-delayed blowback weapons (The UMP, MP5, and G3 Series).

The sound description of the MA5 series describes each of them as a very reliable, rugged, gas-operated rifle that lacks accuracy over distance. This sounds a description found on the AK series of rifle in our modern day, they have been described as some of the most reliable weapons made yet their most serious flaw is their accuracy yet are devestating in close quarters due to their powerful rifle cartridge.

Models

 * MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System (32 rounds) (Halo: Reach)
 * MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System (60 Rounds) (Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo Wars, and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)
 * MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System (32 Rounds) (Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST)
 * MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System (32 Rounds) (Halo 4)
 * MA5K Carbine (30 Rounds) (Halo: Ghosts of Onyx)