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The '''M739 Light Machine Gun''' is a [[Wikipedia:Squad automatic weapon|squad automatic weapon (SAW)]] used by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. Designed and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]], the M739 is used in protracted engagements where sustained or suppressive fire is required. The weapon is fed ammunition by a 72-round belt in a drum magazine.<ref name="bulle"/> | The '''M739 Light Machine Gun''' ('''M739 LMG''') is a [[Wikipedia:Squad automatic weapon|squad automatic weapon (SAW)]] used by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. Designed and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]], the M739 is used in protracted engagements where sustained or suppressive fire is required. The weapon is fed ammunition by a 72-round belt in a drum magazine.<ref name="bulle"/> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
* '''Appetite for Destruction''': The ''Appetite for Destruction'' features a larger magazine, increased ammo capacity, and [[Stabilization Jets]]. It requires Level 5 energy and is classified as an Uncommon REQ.<ref name="H5G"/> | * '''Appetite for Destruction''': The ''Appetite for Destruction'' features a 50% larger magazine, increased ammo capacity, and [[Stabilization Jets]]. It requires Level 5 energy and is classified as an Uncommon REQ.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
* '''The Answer''': While ''The Answer'' fires at an approximately 50% slower rate than other M739s, it features projectiles with proximity-fused high explosive warheads. It has also less recoil and greater accuracy than the standard M739, to the point of minimal reticule bloom even when fired full-auto, and can carry up to 3.5 reserve clips (= 252 rounds), unusual because all other weapons have their maximum clip count set to a whole number. It takes 5 rounds to kill a Spartan in [[War Games]]. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 6 energy.<ref name="H5G"/> It can also be found as the third and final [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the [[campaign]] level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]], in a pair.<ref>'''Halo 5 Guardians''', ''campaign level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]''</ref> | * '''The Answer''': While ''The Answer'' fires at an approximately 50% slower rate than other M739s, it features projectiles with proximity-fused high explosive warheads. It has also less recoil and greater accuracy than the standard M739, to the point of minimal reticule bloom even when fired full-auto, and can carry up to 3.5 reserve clips (= 252 rounds), unusual because all other weapons have their maximum clip count set to a whole number. It takes 5 rounds to kill a Spartan in [[War Games]]. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 6 energy.<ref name="H5G"/> It can also be found as the third and final [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the [[campaign]] level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]], in a pair.<ref>'''Halo 5 Guardians''', ''campaign level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]''</ref> | ||
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File:H5G-ReqSAW.png|A SAW being purchased at a Req terminal during a match of [[Warzone]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-ReqSAW.png|A SAW being purchased at a Req terminal during a match of [[Warzone]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-M739HUD.png|First-person view of the SAW in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-M739HUD.png|First-person view of the SAW in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-M739HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the SAW by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |||
File:H5G-M739zoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the SAW on [[Entombed]]. | File:H5G-M739zoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the SAW on [[Entombed]]. | ||
File:H5G-M739SS.png|Alternate view of the M379 SAW's smart scope. | File:H5G-M739SS.png|Alternate view of the M379 SAW's smart scope. | ||
