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The '''M247''' is a general-purpose machine gun that is normally seen as a stationary gun emplacement, usually placed near defensive positions surrounding bases and fortifications. The [[Machinegun Turret]] is capable of spewing out an incredible number of .30-cal rounds. However, it can be taken off the base, where it can be used individually with a limited ammunition capacity. "7.62x51mm" is printed on the large UNSC crates seen during [[campaign]] missions, the [[Halo 2]] [[multiplayer]] map [[Headlong]], and the [[Halo 3 Beta]] map, [[High Ground]], with a picture of the M247 GP machine gun on the same container, indicating the weapon uses this type of ammunition. The M247 turret makes quick work of anything foolish enough to get in its path, and has three variants found in [[Halo 2]]: | The '''M247''' is a general-purpose machine gun that is normally seen as a stationary gun emplacement, usually placed near defensive positions surrounding bases and fortifications. The [[Machinegun Turret]] is capable of spewing out an incredible number of .30-cal rounds. However, it can be taken off the base, where it can be used individually with a limited ammunition capacity. "7.62x51mm" is printed on the large UNSC crates seen during [[campaign]] missions, the [[Halo 2]] [[multiplayer]] map [[Headlong]], and the [[Halo 3 Beta]] map, [[High Ground]], with a picture of the M247 GP machine gun on the same container, indicating the weapon uses this type of ammunition. The M247 turret makes quick work of anything foolish enough to get in its path, and has three variants found in [[Halo 2]]: | ||
#Fixed - | #Fixed - This variant of the turret has a plate of armor to protect its operator from incoming fire, and is used used as a defensive weapon by the UNSC. | ||
#Portable - The second | #Portable - The second variant is the mobile version in which the main gun is placed on a foldable tripod or bipod for quick relocation and setup in the field. Though it lacks shielding (and possibly rate of fire), it can be moved from location to location by a single [[Marine]]. | ||
#Pelican Mounted - This variation is mounted on the loading bay of the Pelican drop ship | #Pelican Mounted - This variation is mounted on the loading bay of the Pelican drop ship and gives suppressive fire for unloading troops. (This model comes with a optional 25mm grenade launcher for use against vehicles or possibly firing smoke grenades.) | ||
The gun emplacements are mounted in various positions throughout the Campaign game and appear in a number of multiplayer maps. | The gun emplacements are mounted in various positions throughout the Campaign game and appear in a number of multiplayer maps. | ||