Appetite for Destruction
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Appetite for Destruction | |
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Production overview | |
Manufacturer: |
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Model series: |
M739 |
Type: |
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Specifications | |
Length: |
45.9 inches (117 cm)[3] |
Width: |
9 inches (23 cm)[3] |
Height: |
12.3 inches (31 cm)[3] |
Weight: |
9.6 kilograms (21 lb)[2] |
Ammunition type: |
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Feed system: |
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Gas-operated, drum-fed [2] | |
937.5 RPM | |
Effective range: |
Short to medium |
Service history | |
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- "Raze everything to the ground. Improved SAW fitted with a high capacity drum magazine."
- — In-game description[6]
The Appetite for Destruction is a named variant of the M739 Light Machine Gun. It is featured in Halo 5: Guardians as an Uncommon REQ variant of the SAW, reusing the latter's chassis but with additional green and red stripes decorating the weapon's body, along with a falcon emblem in front of the drum magazine.[7]
Background
The Appetite for Destruction is a named variant of the M739 LMG, upgraded with a 50% larger magazine, increased ammo capacity, and Stabilization Jets to reduce recoil.[6]
In late 2558, Spartan-IVs trained with the weapon in War Games simulations aboard the UNSC Infinity.[7]
Gameplay
Halo 5: Guardians
The Appetite for Destruction is a Level 5 Power Weapon REQ with an Uncommon rarity. It grants 75 REQ Points when sold. The weapon functions exactly identically to the regular SAW except that it has a larger magazine of 108 rounds, larger ammo capacity, and attached Stabilization Jets to drastically reduce vertical recoil. These improvements allow users of the weapon to destroy enemy infantry more easily while avoiding any accuracy penalties, as the Stabilization Jets help shots to stay on the target. When paired with a Damage Boost, the Appetite for Destruction can annihilate anything up to and including light aircraft.
Changes from the M739 Light Machine Gun
- 50% larger magazine capacity.
- Maximum ammo capacity increased to 432 (108 active + 324 reserve).
- Stabilization Jets have been attached to reduce vertical recoil.
Trivia
The weapon's name is a reference to the Guns N' Roses debut studio album of the same name.
Gallery
Normal gallery
A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV armed with the Appetite for Destruction.
A Mark IV-clad Spartan-IV using the Appetite for Destruction on Escape from ARC.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
References
- ^ Halo Waypoint - The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12
- ^ a b c d Halo 4 Limited Edition, UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet
- ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 67
- ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
- ^ a b c YouTube - Halo 5 | SAWs Analysis
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Requisition system
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Multiplayer
Sources
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