Halo UNSC Assault Rifles and Battle Rifles

# **Assault Rifles and Battle Rifles**

## **MA2B Assault Rifle**

The MA2B Assault rifle is a cut-down carbine version of the standard MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System. Like its relatives in the MA5 family, the MA2B is tough and reliable. It features electric targeting, an ammo supply indicator, a recoil-reduction system, and a larger magazine than the MA5B. The MA2B can deliver an impressive fifteen rounds per second and is chambered for .390 caliber ammunition. In addition to the standard armor-piercing rounds found in most human firearms, it can use "shredder" rounds, an anti-personnel ammunition type designed to splinter on impact.

## **MA5 Series**

### MA37 ICWS

The MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System (MA37 ICWS or MA37 Assault rifle), formally known as the Individual Combat Weapon System, Caliber 7.62 mm MA37 and the MA5 by the UNSC Marines and Navy, is a standard issue service rifle of the UNSC.

The MA37 was first introduced in 2437 and has remained the primary service rifle of all branches of the UNSC ever since. It is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, fully-automatic bullpup rifle that fires from 32-round magazines of 7.62x51mm ammunition. It possesses a built-in ammunition indicator and magnetic compass for orientation, similar to that of all other MA5 series rifles. It has a high rate of fire, but due to its inaccuracy, it is highly ineffective at long ranges and inflicts low damage against energy shields.

### **MA5B ICWS**

The MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System (MA5B ICWS or MA5B Assault rifle) is a standard-issue service rifle of the UNSC Marines.

The MA5B Assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed weapon designed for automatic fire. The MA5 series rifle is the workhorse of the UNSC Marine Corps and has been in service for more than fifty years. The MA5B has an attached electronics suite that provides information on rounds remaining in magazine, compass heading, as well as several other "housekeeping" functions. The rifle performs well in a variety of environments especially given the perceived delicacy of the attached electronics suite. The MA5 rifle can be outfitted with a number of modifications including sound suppressors, a grenade launcher or a standard issue flashlight and more “exotic” ammunition types like shredder rounds; however, these modifications are only available by Mission Conditional Requisition (MCR). The MA5B is easily one of the most versatile weapons in the UNSC’s arsenal. Due to this versatility, the MA5B is complimented by many of the UNSC's other weapons as either the primary means to a kill or in a secondary role as the fallback weapon.

The MA5B rifle is a bullpup design and made of titanium alloy and polymer - the rifle is a gas-operated weapon with a rotating-bolt and therefore must be cocked before the first shot can be fired. The charging handle used to chamber the round is situated on the left side of the rifle and moves during operation. Once the first round is fired, the gases from that round and those to follow impinge upon a gas piston, which pushes back the bolt carrier, rotating the bolt inside and continuing to chamber rounds until the magazine is empty. Once the magazine is empty, the charging handle must both be pulled back and locked or, must be fully cycled after a fresh magazine is inserted to load the next round. The magazine itself is located at the butt of the rifle and the release button is located above the housing with an arrow pointing down toward the housing. The electronics suite is integrated along the top rail guard of the weapon. The MA5B is designed for the toughest of situations, able to be subjected to elements that would otherwise jam and render a weapon inoperable. It has concealed iron sights, although not seen in gameplay and is used by Marines and other personnel with improper equipment to uploading a targeting reticule to the user's HUD or Neural Interface.

### **MA5C ICWS**

The MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System (MA5C ICWS), more commonly known as the MA5C Assault rifle, is a standard United Nations Space Command firearm and is the successor of the MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System.

The MA5C Assault rifle is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine fed weapon designed for automatic fire. The MA5C is the third rifle in the MA5 Series and has been in service for more than 50 years. The MA5C has an attached electronics suite that provides information on rounds remaining in the magazine, compass heading, as well as several other "housekeeping" functions. The rifle performs well in a variety of environments especially given the perceived delicacy of the attached electronics suite. The MA5C Rifle can be outfitted with a number of modifications including sound suppressors, a grenade launcher or a standard issue flashlight. More “exotic” ammunition types, like Shredder Rounds, are available for use, however these modifications are available only by Mission Conditional Requisition (MCR).

The MA5C Assault rifle is easily one of the most versatile weapons in the UNSC’s arsenal. Due to this versatility, the MA5C is complimented by many of the UNSC’s other weapons as either the primary means to a kill or in a secondary role as the fallback weapon. 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 is made of Titanium Alloy and Polymer. Although not seen during gameplay, the MA5C has concealed iron sights used by Marines and other personnel who do not have a Heads-up display or Neural Interface.

### **MA5D ICWS**

The MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System is the United Nations Space Command standard-issue assault rifle after the Human-Covenant war.

The MA5D ICWS is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, automatic assault rifle designed to execute close-quarters combat with lethal efficiency, regardless of hostile counter-op, environmental conditions, or duration of use in the field. The MA5D fires the 7.62 NATO round. Like previous incarnations, the MA5D also contains a built-in ammo counter and compass.

### **MA5K Carbine**

The MA5K Carbine is a United Nations Space Command MA5 Series firearm used by Special Operations Forces. It is a carbine version of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System and is lighter and easier to carry.

MA5Ks were not as often used for front line duty because of their reduced stopping power, but they were used by the SPARTAN-IIIs from 2531 to 2552, especially during the Battle of Onyx.

## **M392 Designated Marksman Rifle**

The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle, more formally known as the Designated Marksman Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M392, and commonly known as the DMR, is a select-fire rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.

**Game Notes**:

* **Scope**: If the scope is used for one round of aiming, the character receives an additional +1D to firearms.

## **M395 Series**

### **M395 DMR**

The M395 Designated Marksman Rifle, commonly known as the DMR, is a UNSC rifle used after the Human-Covenant war.

The M395 DMR is a gas-operated, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired marksman's rifle that is equipped with a smart-linked, telescopic, rail-mounted sight for scout personnel. This rifle favors mid- to long-ranged combat, offering impressive stopping power over a long distance.

**Game Notes**:

* **Scope**: If the scope is used for one round of aiming, the character receives an additional +1D to firearms.

### **M395B DMR**

The M395B Designated Marksman Rifle, abbreviated M395B DMR, and more commonly known as the DMR, is a UNSC rifle used primarily in the post-war years.

**Game Notes**:

* **Scope**: If the scope is used for one round of aiming, the character receives an additional +1D to firearms.

## **BR55 series**

### **XBR55 SR**

The XBR55 Service Rifle, more commonly known as the XBR55 Battle Rifle, is the first model of the BR55 line; it is described as "a prototype long barreled weapons with an Telescopic Sight." The weapon fires 9.5MMx40 FMJ SAP ammunition from a 60 round magazine and has a range of at least 900 meters. It was issued to Staff Sergeants Avery Johnson and Nolan Byrne as well as their militia squads' marksmen, Critchley and Jenkins by Lieutenant Commander Jilan al-Cygni for use during the Harvest event during the year 2525.

**Game Notes**:

* **Scope**: If the scope is used for one round of aiming, the character receives an additional +1D to firearms.

### **BR55 SR**

The BR55 Service Rifle, commonly known as the Battle Rifle, is a United Nations Space Command infantry service rifle. It was first seen in Halo 2, although it has been in service since 2525. It is the older of the BR55 series rifles. It is most notable for its powerful three-round burst fire and accurate 2x scope, making it more efficient at farther ranges than the MA5 Assault rifle.

**Game Notes**:

* **Scope**: If the scope is used for one round of aiming, the character receives an additional +1D to firearms.

### **BR55HB SR**

The BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle, abbreviated BR55HB SR and more commonly called the Battle Rifle or BR, is a UNSC infantry firearm and is a newer version of the BR55 Service Rifle.

**Game Notes**:

* **Scope**: If the scope is used for one round of aiming, the character receives an additional +1D to firearms.

## **BR85 Series**

### **BR85HB SR**

The BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle, abbreviated BR85HB SR, and more commonly known as the Battle Rifle, is a UNSC infantry selective fire service rifle used primarily in the post-war years. It is a gas-operated, magazine-fed rifle that is extraordinarily effective against infantry energy shielding. It has a magazine size of 36 rounds and fires in three-round bursts.

**Game Notes**:

* **Scope**: If the scope is used for one round of aiming, the character receives an additional +1D to firearms.

### **BR85N SR**

The BR85N Service Rifle, abbreviated BR85N SR, and more commonly known as the Battle Rifle, is a UNSC infantry selective fire service rifle used primarily in the post-war years. It is a gas-operated, magazine-fed rifle that was only widely adopted after the Human-Covenant War mainly due to manufacturing concerns and logistical issues with its ammunition.

**Game Notes**:

* **Scope**: If the scope is used for one round of aiming, the character receives an additional +1D to firearms.

## **Source**

* Halo Wiki: MA2B Assault Rifle
* Halo Wiki: MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System
* Halo Wiki: MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System
* Halo Wiki: MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System
* Halo Wiki: MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System
* Halo Wiki: MA5K Carbine
* Halo Wiki: M392 Designated Marksman Rifle
* Halo Wiki: M395 Designated Marksman Rifle
* Halo Wiki: M395B Designated Marksman Rifle
* Halo Wiki: XBR55 Service Rifle
* Halo Wiki: BR55 Service Rifle
* Halo Wiki: BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle
* Halo Wiki: BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle
* Halo Wiki: BR85N Service Rifle
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