Don't get the wrong idea about the AR.

I've noticed that some people are confused about the AR. Many seem to think that it is the same model that was seen in Reach, and while nothing is confirmed, I don't think this is the case.

I think it's an upgraded model of the version we saw in Reach. I know it looks very similar but upgrades can go beyond looks. The AR is a very diverse platform and I don't see a canonical reason why different units in the UNSC wouldn't be armed with different variations of the same platform. What do you guys think?

Alta Fuzz wrote:

I've noticed that some people are confused about the AR. Many seem to think that it is the same model that was seen in Reach, and while nothing is confirmed, I don't think this is the case.

I think it's an upgraded model of the version we saw in Reach. I know it looks very similar but upgrades can go beyond looks. The AR is a very diverse platform and I don't see a canonical reason why different units in the UNSC wouldn't be armed with different variations of the same platform. What do you guys think?

I see it is a different model but most of it is based on the Reach AR. I hope you are right and there are more versions out there, because the Reach AR is my least favorite one.

Given that Chief's armour looks very similar to his GEN I Mk IV, maybe the UNSC felt like going retro.

SilentRebel38 wrote:

DigitalVanquish wrote:

Given that Chief's armour looks very similar to his GEN I Mk IV, maybe the UNSC felt like going retro.

That's because the armor is a confirmed product of GEN III. Gen III aims into replicating Gen I's design while incorporating the lessons learned and features of Gen II.

I made the comment in jest.

Could be a revised MA37 variant we haven't seen yet. I think having an MA37 and an MA5D in game wouldnt be a stretch. Especially if the tone of the story is humanity on the brink. Theyd be scrounging for whatever weapons and equipment are available to them.

The MA37 was one of "If not" the original UNSC modular assault rifle with the ammo counter/compass being able to detach and be replaced by a scope. Its a wonder 343 dint just use the ma37 as there new flagship AR as the MA37 was known for its ability to accept scopes and weapon mounted objects as opposed to the MA5 series and its compatible targeting eyepiece and other high tech equipment. The MA37 and many weapons im sure we could see again as im sure resources are thin for the UNSC with the universe seemingly under Cortanas thumb at this point in the series, Seemingly once again putting humanity on the ropes again.

But its nice to see the MA37 series back looks really good if that really is a MA37 at all.