M247 machine gun: Difference between revisions

The M247 is a very effective weapon against enemy ground forces and light vehicles. Some of its advantages over its [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]] counterpart are that it is less visible, typically blending in better than the comparatively gaudy Shielded Plasma Cannon. Its rounds also are less visible. Although every 2nd round is an illuminated tracer, they stand out far less than the massive plasma bolts of the Shielded Plasma Cannon. The rate of fire of the M247 is also quite a lot faster than with the Shielded Plasma Cannon. It can also withstand a direct frontal hit from the main armament of a [[Wraith]] or the [[M68 Gauss Cannon]] as long as the gunner has a high shield and health level. It's shots are more effective against armor and flesh than the plasma gun, which is more effective against shields.

The location of impact of the M247 on a target does not affect the damage inflicted; therefore a target shot in the legs would take the same amount of damage then if he was shot in the chest. The M247 can take down enemy targets quickly if hit with sustained fire: a target that is unshielded can take only two or three rounds before dying, a fully shielded target can survive seven or eight, and a target with a fully charged [[overshield]] can take eighteen rounds before being killed. This isn't a problem, as the high rate of fire (six rounds per second) will make short work of the enemy.