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| {{Weapon infobox | | {{Weapon infobox |
| |name=M20/PDW | | |name=M20 SMG |
| |image=[[File:H5G-Render-SMG.png|300px]] | | |image=[[File:H5G-Render-SMG.png|300px]] |
| |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/submachine-gun|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=SMG|D=13|M=04|Y=2016}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=176}} | | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/submachine-gun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''SMG'']</ref> |
| |series= | | |series=M20<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref> |
| |type=*Personal defense weapon{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |type=Personal defense weapon<ref name="universe"/> |
| *Submachine gun{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}
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| |cost= | | |cost= |
| |variant= | | |variant= |
| |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | | |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] |
| |length={{Convert|21.9|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |length={{Convert|55.6|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> |
| |width={{Convert|4.4|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | |width={{Convert|11.2|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> |
| |height={{Convert|11.6|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | |height={{Convert|11.6|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> |
| |weight={{Convert|1.3|kg|lb|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | |weight={{Convert|1.3|kg|lb|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> |
| |ammotype=[[5.7×28mm|M490 5.7×28mm HV-AP]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |ammotype=[[Armor piercing round]]s<ref name="universe"/><ref group="note">Halo Waypoint's article on the M20 SMG states that the weapon uses 5x23mm [[M443 Caseless Full Metal Jacket|M443 CLT]] ammunition, as does the [[M7 SMG]]. However, the M20 SMG does not use caseless rounds in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. Furthermore, Halo Waypoint's article also states that the M20 SMG uses armor piercing rounds. As such, the reference to the caseless rounds is presumed to be an error.</ref> |
| |capacity=60 round magazine{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |feed=60 round magazine<ref name="universe"/> |
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| The '''M20/Personal Defense Weapon''' ('''M20/PDW''') is a submachine gun produced by [[Misriah Armory]] and issued to [[United Nations Space Command]] service personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} The M20 serves as a replacement for the [[M7 SMG]] in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant war]] era. The weapon is issued to UNSC vehicle and aircraft crews, security personnel, and [[Spartan]]s who expect to encounter close-quarters combat.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocke|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=08|M=11|Y=2020}}
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| ==Overview== | | The '''M20/Personal Defense Weapon'''<ref name="universe"/> is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant war]] successor to the [[M7 SMG]].<ref name="CF"/> |
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| | The M20 SMG is issued to vehicle crews, security personnel, and [[Spartan]]s who expect close-quarters combat.<ref name="CF"/> |
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| | ==Specifications== |
| ===Design details=== | | ===Design details=== |
| The M20 is visually similar to its predecessor, though it differs in using a new high-velocity armor-piercing round that increases the amount of kinetic energy imparted to the target, specifically developed to counter the proliferation of military-grade armor among [[Insurrectionist]] cells and as a response to [[Covenant]] [[Energy shielding|energy shield]] technology.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The weapon uses top-mounted magazines of cased [[5.7×28mm|5.7×28mm High Velocity, Armor Piercing (HV-AP)]] ammunition rather than the side-mounted magazines of caseless ammunition used by the M7. The top-mounted magazine offers an improved reload time and allows the weapon to be more open to customisation and field-modification,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} with the weapon compatible with nearly all UNSC [[weapon attachment]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | {{Expand-section}} |
| | | The M20 SMG is visually very similar to its M7 counterpart, though it's significantly more powerful. Like before, the weapon fires pistol-caliber cartridges from a 60-round magazine at a rate of 900 rounds per minute. The M20 is most notably different in its functional design, opting away from the former's caseless cartridges and side-mounted magazine in favor of traditional cased cartridges and a top-mounted magazine. It is normally fielded with a CQB sight. |
| By default, the M20 is equipped with a reflex [[CQB sight]], though as per above this can be swapped out.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The weapon's main frame features a retracting stock, folding foregrip, and a [[Smart-linking|smart-link]] electronics package to allow it to be used with any UNSC helmet. The weapon's lightweight construction allows it to be fired one-handed.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
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| ===Variants=== | | ===Variants=== |
| The M20's accessibility to production and customisation has opened the weapon up to having a large catalog of subvariants.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It is compatible with nearly all UNSC [[weapon attachment]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
| | ====Projection SMG==== |
| ;Sight options
| | SMG with Projection Sight. SWAT configuration used by UNSC military police and UEG security forces. |
| *'''Standard''': SMG with [[CQB sight]]. Standard configuration best suited for close-quarters combat while leveraging [[Smart-linking|smart-link]].SMG with CQB Sight.{{Ref/Game|Id=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=SMG|Quote=Rapid fire submachine gun best suited for close-quarters combat wile leveraging Smart-Link.}}
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| *'''Morph SMG''': SMG with [[Morph sight]]. Advanced tactical configuration used by the UEG's elite bodyguard corps.{{Ref/Game|Id=Morph|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Projection SMG|Quote=SMG with Morph Sight. Advanced tactical configuration used by the UEG's elite bodyguard corps}}
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| *'''Projection SMG''': SMG with [[Projection sight]]. [[SWAT]] configuration used by UNSC military police and UEG security forces.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLocke}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Projection|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Projection SMG|Quote=SMG with Projection Sight and Energy Bayonet. SWAT configuration used by UNSC military police and UEG security forces.}}
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| *'''Recon SMG''': SMG with [[Recon sight]]. Personal defense weapon configuration issued to UNSC [[pilot]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=Recon|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Hybrid SMG|Quote=SMG with Recon Sight. Personal defense weapon configuration issued to UNSC pilots.}}
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| *'''Hybrid SMG''': SMG with [[Holoscope]]. Personal defense weapon configuration used by [[Sangheili]] liaison teams.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hybrid|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Hybrid SMG|Quote=SMG with Hybrid Sight. Personal defense weapon configuration used by Sangheili liaison teams.}}
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| *'''COG SMG''': SMG with [[COG sight]]. Interdiction configuration used by Marine and Spartan [[Naval boarding|boarding parties]].{{Ref/Game|Id=COG|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=COG SMG|Quote=SMG with COG Sight. Interdiction configuration used by Marine and Spartan boarding parties.}}
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| ;Other attachments
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| *'''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
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| *'''[[Laser Targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
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| *'''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
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| *'''[[Stabilization Jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
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| *'''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
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| *'''[[Energy Bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
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| *'''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by up to 40%.
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| *'''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
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| *'''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.
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| == Gameplay == | | ====Recon SMG==== |
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| | SMG with Recon Sight. Personal defense weapon configuration issued to UNSC pilots. |
| === Changes from M7 SMG in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' === | |
| * Can now be zoomed in using the [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scope]] to have its bullet spread reduced at the cost of added recoil.
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| * As of the November 2017 update, headshots with the M20 SMG now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets.
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| * Increased damage, killing in 19-20 rounds, (depending on the headshot bonus) instead of 25 rounds.
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| * Maximum reserve ammo increased from 180 to 360.
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| * Rate of fire is now 920 RPM.
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| === Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to [[Halo Championship Series|HCS]] testing === | | ===Attachments=== |
| * Maximum reserve ammo decreased to 300 (-14.3%). | | *'''Long Barrel''': Increases effective range. |
| | *'''Laser Targeter''': Increases weapon accuracy. |
| | *'''Silencer''': Reduces visibility on enemy Motion Trackers when firing. |
| | *'''Stabilization Jets''': Helps control recoil. |
| | *'''Kinetic Bolts''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles. |
| | *'''Energy Bayonet''': Increases melee damage and range. |
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| === Changes from HCS testing to [[Overtime]] === | | ==Gameplay== |
| * Aim assist slightly decreased within effective range.
| | ===Changes from M7 SMG in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== |
| * Overall damage slightly reduced, including headshot damage.
| | *Can now be zoomed in using the [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scope]] and have its bloom reduced at the cost of added recoil. |
| * Accuracy slightly increased as the inner reticles no longer bloom outside of the outer circular reticle.
| | *Headshots now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets. |
| | | *Increased damage, killing in 13-15 rounds, depending on the headshot bonus. |
| ==Production notes== | | *Maximum ammo doubled, from 180 to 360. |
| The weapon's [[Halo Waypoint]] Universe article erroneously referred to the M20 PDW as firing the M7 SMG's [[5×23mm]] caseless ammunition.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} However, the weapon is designed to eject spent shells - a behaviour which can be observed in-game. This discrepancy was corrected in the ''Halo Encyclopedia''.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ==Trivia== | |
| The M20 bears similarity of both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_P90 FN-P90]'s receiver-style magazine, and foresight, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP7 MP7]'s frame.
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| == Gallery == | | ==Gallery== |
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| | ===Normal gallery=== |
| ===Screenshots=== | |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H5G M20SMG Concept.jpg|''Halo 5: Guardians'' concept art of the SMG.
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| File:Halo5 SMG.png|A render of the SMG from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Beta]] development stage of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | | File:Halo5 SMG.png|A render of the SMG from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Beta]] development stage of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. |
| File:H5SMG.png|The SMG seen ejecting shell casings on [[Trench]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''. | | File:H5SMG.png|The SMG seen ejecting shell casings on [[Trench]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''. |
| File:H5GB-M7zoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the SMG on [[Crossfire]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''. | | File:H5GB-M7zoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the SMG on [[Crossfire]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''. |
| File:H5G-M20SMG-Render-Standard.png|A render of the M20 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
| | File:H5G-SMGSpartancover.png|Spartan [[Olympia Vale]] of [[Fireteam Osiris]] using an SMG in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. |
| File:H5G - Projection SMG (Transparent).png|A render of the Projection SMG in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
| | File:H5G-SMGHUD.png|First-person view of the SMG on [[Escape from ARC]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. |
| File:H5G-M20MasterControl.png|A render of the Master Control skin.
| | File:H5G-SMGzoom.png|Smart scope with the SMG in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. |
| File:H5G-SMGSpartancover.png|Spartan [[Olympia Vale]] of [[Fireteam Osiris]] using an M20 SMG in the key art for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | | </gallery> |
| File:H5G-M20HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the M20 by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | | |
| File:H5G-Fred&M20.png|Fred-104 using smart scope with the M20 SMG. | | ===Halo 5: Guardians variants=== |
| File:H5G-Linda&M20.png|[[Linda-058]] using the M20 SMG while aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]''.
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| File:H5G-M20HUD.png|First-person view of the M20 on [[Coliseum]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
| | File:H5G-ReconSMGHUD.png|First-person view of the Recon SMG |
| File:H5G-M20zoom.png|Smart scope with the M20 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
| | File:H5G-ReconSMGSS.png|Smart scope with the Recon SMG |
| File:H5G - Freebooter with SMG on Coliseum.png|A [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|Freebooter]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] using an M20.
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| File:H5G-Venture&M20.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M20 on [[March on Stormbreak]].
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| File:H5G-M20SS.png|Third-person view of the M20 engaged in smart scope. | |
| File:H5G-M20holoscope.jpg|Third-person view of a [[STINGER-class Mjolnir|Stinger]]-clad Spartan-IV using a Hybrid M20.
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| File:H5G-Soldier&M20.png|A Promethean Soldier with an M20 on [[Raid on Apex 7]]. | |
| File:HR targets.png|M20 SMGs being used on targets in ''[[Halo: Recruit]]''.
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ===''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants=== | | ===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ Cards=== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H5G-ProjectionM20.png|First-person view of Projection M20. | | File:REQ Card - SMG with Silencer.png|SMG - Basic with Silencer variant |
| File:H5G-ProjectionM20zoom.png|Smart scope with the Projection M20.
| | File:REQ Loadout Weapon Projection SMG Stabilating.png|SMG - Projection SMG with Stabilization Jets variant |
| File:H5G-ReconM20.png|First-person view of the Recon M20.
| | File:SMG_Halo.png|The Projection SMG with Long Barrel with the Potence skin |
| File:H5G-ReconM20zoom.png|Smart scope with the Recon M20.
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| File:H5G-HybridM20HUD.png|First-person view of the Hybrid M20. | |
| File:H5G-HybridM20zoom.png|Smart scope with the Hybrid M20.
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| File:H5G SMG COG sight1.png|First-person view of the COG M20.
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| File:H5G SMG COG sight2.png|Smart scope of the COG M20.
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| File:H5G SMG Morph sight1.png|First-person view of the Morph M20. | |
| File:H5G SMG Morph sight2.png|Smart scope of the Morph M20.
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} |
| *''[[Halo Mythos]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
| | ==Notes== |
| *''[[Halo: Vertical Umbrage]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}}
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| [[Category:Submachine guns]] | | [[Category:Submachine guns]] |
