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Subject: Assault Carbine possibly the MA5K Carbine?

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So far we have 2 UNSC bullpup select-fire rifles in Halo 4: DMR and BR. There's only 1 fully automatic assault Rifle, the Assault Rifle.
I noticed that the MA5K Carbine is, of course, apart of the MA5 series (Assault Rifles.)
Could this mean that the Assault Carbine is the MA5K Carbine? Get it? Since MA5 is Assault Rifles, just replace MA5K with Assault.

  • 04.17.2012 7:07 PM PDT

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No since it's just a shortened version of the MA5B.
Why the hell would you want two MA5 series in the same game? They would have the exact same role.

[Edited on 04.17.2012 7:10 PM PDT]

  • 04.17.2012 7:09 PM PDT

I started up the heated debate on whether the SPARTAN-II in the cryo tube near the end of Reach is really Linda.
I created the Moa XING avatar pic.
Also I earned the All Star nameplate with this submission to Week 14 All Stars http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline11/bwu_0415/art/likea boss.jpg

There's already two Rifles, so why not two fully autos?
The Assault Rifle could have a slower rate of fire but a longer range. MA5K (or some successor) could have a faster firing rate but a shorter range.

  • 04.17.2012 7:14 PM PDT

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Posted by: ImmortalJoshua
There's already two Rifles, so why not two fully autos?
The Assault Rifle could have a slower rate of fire but a longer range. MA5K (or some successor) could have a faster firing rate but a shorter range.


So, why not bring back the SMG, since it was on H3, and the game it's the secuel of H3?

I personally don't think it's the MA5K. But, who knows.

  • 04.17.2012 7:17 PM PDT

That's what I was thinking. I would personally love to see the MA5K in game. Also keep in mind that we basically had 2 plasma rifles in Reach.

  • 04.17.2012 7:33 PM PDT

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The MA5K is basically the smg.

  • 04.17.2012 8:13 PM PDT

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Posted by: Avatar Korra
The MA5K is basically the smg.


I beg to differ.

MA5K SMG MA5B

[Edited on 04.17.2012 8:24 PM PDT]

  • 04.17.2012 8:23 PM PDT

I started up the heated debate on whether the SPARTAN-II in the cryo tube near the end of Reach is really Linda.
I created the Moa XING avatar pic.
Also I earned the All Star nameplate with this submission to Week 14 All Stars http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline11/bwu_0415/art/likea boss.jpg

Of course the MA5K is only in Ghosts of Onyx for now. It's possible other variants are made.
The weapon itself is smaller than the standard Assault Rifle so I don't think it would be a problem to make it a SMG replacement.

  • 04.17.2012 9:14 PM PDT

-Watertribe-


Posted by: IrvingI80

Posted by: Avatar Korra
The MA5K is basically the smg.


I beg to differ.

MA5K SMG MA5B
It may look different but in terms of gameplay they really would be very similar.

  • 04.17.2012 9:15 PM PDT

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Posted by: Avatar Korra

Posted by: IrvingI80

Posted by: Avatar Korra
The MA5K is basically the smg.


I beg to differ.

MA5K SMG MA5B
It may look different but in terms of gameplay they really would be very similar.
Really? You can't be serious.

MA5K was like a mixture between the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle. It has a fast paced, but accurate shot. It is nothing like an SMG, and would never play the same role.

[Edited on 04.17.2012 9:59 PM PDT]

  • 04.17.2012 9:58 PM PDT

Posted by: Schlick15

Posted by: Avatar Korra

Posted by: IrvingI80

Posted by: Avatar Korra
The MA5K is basically the smg.


I beg to differ.

MA5K SMG MA5B
It may look different but in terms of gameplay they really would be very similar.


MA5K was like a mixture between the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle. It has a fast paced, but accurate shot. It is nothing like an SMG, and would never play the same role.
Annoying link aside, he's correct...it's a mini BR.

  • 04.17.2012 11:20 PM PDT

I started up the heated debate on whether the SPARTAN-II in the cryo tube near the end of Reach is really Linda.
I created the Moa XING avatar pic.
Also I earned the All Star nameplate with this submission to Week 14 All Stars http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline11/bwu_0415/art/likea boss.jpg


Posted by: RC 1207 Sev
Posted by: Schlick15

Posted by: Avatar Korra

Posted by: IrvingI80

Posted by: Avatar Korra
The MA5K is basically the smg.


I beg to differ.

MA5K SMG MA5B
It may look different but in terms of gameplay they really would be very similar.


MA5K was like a mixture between the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle. It has a fast paced, but accurate shot. It is nothing like an SMG, and would never play the same role.
Annoying link aside, he's correct...it's a mini BR.


You're both wrong. The MA5K is just a stripped down version of the assault rifle. It's not a BR or a mixture of the two.

  • 04.18.2012 12:32 AM PDT

Posted by: ImmortalJoshua

Posted by: RC 1207 Sev

The MA5K is basically the smg.[/quote]

I beg to differ.

MA5K SMG MA5B [/quote]It may look different but in terms of gameplay they really would be very similar.[/quote]

MA5K was like a mixture between the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle. It has a fast paced, but accurate shot. It is nothing like an SMG, and would never play the same role.[/quote]Annoying link aside, he's correct...it's a mini BR.


You're both wrong. The MA5K is just a stripped down version of the assault rifle. It's not a BR or a mixture of the two.
Frack, I need to re-read Ghost of Onyx.

  • 04.18.2012 12:33 AM PDT

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I was discussing this in the RT forums, upon listening to the Sparkcast I'm convinced it is the MA5K because Frankie said they renamed an already existing weapon in the lore for 'assault carbine'.

  • 04.18.2012 8:25 AM PDT


Posted by: ImmortalJoshua

Posted by: RC 1207 Sev
Posted by: Schlick15

Posted by: Avatar Korra

Posted by: IrvingI80

I beg to differ.

MA5K SMG MA5B
It may look different but in terms of gameplay they really would be very similar.


MA5K was like a mixture between the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle. It has a fast paced, but accurate shot. It is nothing like an SMG, and would never play the same role.
Annoying link aside, he's correct...it's a mini BR.


You're both wrong. The MA5K is just a stripped down version of the assault rifle. It's not a BR or a mixture of the two.


This guy has got it, the MA5K is a carbine, not an SMG

  • 04.18.2012 12:55 PM PDT

I started up the heated debate on whether the SPARTAN-II in the cryo tube near the end of Reach is really Linda.
I created the Moa XING avatar pic.
Also I earned the All Star nameplate with this submission to Week 14 All Stars http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline11/bwu_0415/art/likea boss.jpg

If it is in fact the MA5K, this is how I think it will work.
The gun will probably have a faster firing rate than the Assault Rifle though this would mean that ammo is spent faster. The weapon would have a shorter firing range and would be perfect for taking out shields quickly.
Essentially it would act a bit like a SMG crossed with a Assault Rifle.

  • 04.18.2012 5:34 PM PDT


Posted by: ImmortalJoshua
If it is in fact the MA5K, this is how I think it will work.
The gun will probably have a faster firing rate than the Assault Rifle though this would mean that ammo is spent faster. The weapon would have a shorter firing range and would be perfect for taking out shields quickly.
Essentially it would act a bit like a SMG crossed with a Assault Rifle.
Kinda like the F2000 in MW2 or the AK 74u with grip and rapid fire from black ops? In terms of gameplay that is.

  • 04.18.2012 8:57 PM PDT
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In case people may be interested, here is CMT's version of the MA5K.

[Edited on 04.18.2012 9:11 PM PDT]

  • 04.18.2012 9:11 PM PDT