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The .30 Caliber Light Machine Gun is grossly inaccurate, although it partially compensates by its high rate of fire. It is only moderately effective at medium range, and long range engagement is near-impossible. At close range, however, then it becomes highly effective. It acquired its nickname from its almost excessive rate of fire, shredding nearby targets into pieces similar to shards of confetti. | The .30 Caliber Light Machine Gun is grossly inaccurate, although it partially compensates by its high rate of fire. It is only moderately effective at medium range, and long range engagement is near-impossible. At close range, however, then it becomes highly effective. It acquired its nickname from its almost excessive rate of fire, shredding nearby targets into pieces similar to shards of confetti. | ||
Other human firearms can do the same amount of damage with higher accuracy and a similar rate of fire as the .30 Caliber Light Machine Gun. It has thus been phased out of many ground forces, including all [[UNSC]] units in favor of the [[MA5 Series]]. It has since become a standard in the rebel factions alongside the similarly phased-out [[MA3 Assault Rifle]] and [[HMG-38 | Other human firearms can do the same amount of damage with higher accuracy and a similar rate of fire as the .30 Caliber Light Machine Gun. It has thus been phased out of many ground forces, including all [[UNSC]] units in favor of the [[MA5 Series]]. It has since become a standard in the rebel factions alongside the similarly phased-out [[MA3 Assault Rifle]] and [[HMG-38]] due to its availability on the black market. | ||
It is capable of firing both normal and [[Armor Piercing Rounds]], such as the [[MUTA-AP-09334]].<ref>''[[Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 33</ref> | It is capable of firing both normal and [[Armor Piercing Rounds]], such as the [[MUTA-AP-09334]].<ref>''[[Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 33</ref> | ||