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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Post}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name=M20/PDW
|name = M20/PDW
|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}}
|cost =  
|cost=
|variant =  
|variant=
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|length = {{Convert|55.6|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|length={{Convert|21.9|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width = {{Convert|11.2|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|width={{Convert|4.4|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height = {{Convert|11.6|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|height={{Convert|11.6|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight = {{Convert|1.3|kg|lb|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|weight={{Convert|1.3|kg|lb|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype = [[Armor piercing round]]s<ref name="universe"/><ref group="note">Halo Waypoint's article on the M20 SMG states that the weapon uses 5×23mm [[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>
|ammotype=[[5.7×28mm|M490 5.7×28mm HV-AP]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|feed = 60 round magazine<ref name="universe"/>
|capacity=60 round magazine{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|operation =  
|feed=
|rate = 900 RPM<ref name="H5G-Aozolai">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhif2461mqc '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | New AR, SMG, and Gunfighter Magnum (Update Analysis)'']</ref>
|operation=
|velocity =  
|rate=
|range = Close to medium
|velocity=
|optics=
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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}}
The '''M20/Personal Defense Weapon''' ('''M20/PDW''')<ref name="universe"/> is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant war]] successor to the [[M7 SMG]].<ref name="CF"/>


==Overview==
== Specifications ==
===Design details===
=== Overview ===
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}}
Developed as a response to the Insurrection and the Covenant, the weapon is issued to UNSC vehicle and aircraft crews, security personnel, and Spartans who expect close-quarters combat,<ref name="CF"/> and has been adopted by a number of UEG security forces.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


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}}
=== 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 shield technology.<ref name="universe"/> The weapon uses top-mounted magazines of cased ammunition rather than the side-mounted magazines of caseless ammunition used by the M7. Otherwise, the weapon is very similar, featuring an adjustable grip under the weapon and a telescoping stock which can be retracted, allowing the weapon to be fired one-handed. Although the most commonly issued model features a [[CQB sight]] attachment, the weapon also accomodated an array of extended barrels, sound suppressors, laser targeters and recoil stabilizers. The weapon is also compatible with kinetic bolts that impart more kinetic energy to the target, and can be equipped with an energy bayonet.<ref name="H5G"/>


===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}}
* '''Morph SMG''': SMG with [[Morph sight]]. Advanced tactical configuration used by the UEG's elite bodyguard corps.
;Sight options
* '''Projection SMG''': 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.}}
* '''Recon SMG''': SMG with [[Recon sight]]. Personal defense weapon configuration issued to UNSC [[pilot]]s.
*'''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}}
* '''Hybrid SMG''': SMG with [[Holoscope]]. Personal defense weapon configuration used by Sangheili liaison teams.
*'''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.}}
* '''COG SMG''': SMG with [[COG sight]]. Interdiction configuration used by Marine and Spartan boarding parties.
*'''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.}}
 
*'''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.}}
=== Attachments ===
*'''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.}}
* '''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
;Other attachments
* '''[[Laser Targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
*'''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
* '''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
*'''[[Laser Targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
* '''[[Stabilization Jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
*'''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
* '''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
*'''[[Stabilization Jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
* '''[[Energy Bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
*'''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
* '''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by up to 40%.
*'''[[Energy Bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
* '''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
*'''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by up to 40%.
* '''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.
*'''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
*'''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}}
=== Changes from M7 SMG in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
=== 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.
* 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.
* As of the November 2017 update, headshots with the M20 SMG now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets.
* As of the November 2017 update, headshots with the M20 SMG now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets.
* Increased damage, killing in 19-20 rounds, (depending on the headshot bonus) instead of 25 rounds.
* Increased damage, killing in 19-20 rounds, (depending on the headshot bonus) instead of 25 rounds.
* Maximum reserve ammo increased from 180 to 360.
* Maximum reserve ammo increased from 180 to 300 (previously 360).
* Rate of fire is now 920 RPM.
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=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to [[Halo Championship Series|HCS]] testing ===
* Maximum reserve ammo decreased to 300 (-14.3%).
 
=== Changes from HCS testing to [[Overtime]] ===
* Aim assist slightly decreased within effective range.
* Overall damage slightly reduced, including headshot damage.
* Accuracy slightly increased as the inner reticles no longer bloom outside of the outer circular reticle.
 
==Production notes==
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}}
 
==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.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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=== Normal gallery ===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G M20SMG Concept.jpg|''Halo 5: Guardians'' concept art of the SMG.
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 - Projection LB SMG.jpg|Projection SMG.
File:H5G - Projection SMG (Transparent).png|A render of the Projection SMG in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SMGSpartancover.png|Spartan [[Olympia Vale]] of [[Fireteam Osiris]] using an M20 SMG in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M20MasterControl.png|A render of the Master Control skin.
File:H5G-SMGSpartancover.png|Spartan [[Olympia Vale]] of [[Fireteam Osiris]] using an M20 SMG in the key art for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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.
File:H5G-Linda&M20.png|[[Linda-058]] using the M20 SMG while aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]''.
File:H5G-M20HUD.png|First-person view of the M20 on [[Coliseum]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M20HUD.png|First-person view of the M20 on [[Coliseum]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M20HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the M20 by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M20zoom.png|Smart scope with the M20 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M20zoom.png|Smart scope with the M20 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G - Freebooter with SMG on Coliseum.png|A [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|Freebooter]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] using an M20.
File:H5G-Freebooter&M20.jpg|A [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|Freebooter]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] using an M20.
File:H5G-Venture&M20.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M20 on [[March on Stormbreak]].
File:H5G-Venture&M20.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M20 on [[March on Stormbreak]].
File:H5G-M20SS.png|Third-person view of the M20 engaged in smart scope.
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.
File:H5G-M20holoscope.jpg|Hybrid M20.
File:H5G-Soldier&M20.png|A Promethean Soldier with an M20 on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-Soldier&M20.png|A Promethean Soldier with an M20 on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-M20MasterControl.png|Master Control skin.
File:HR targets.png|M20 SMGs being used on targets in ''[[Halo: Recruit]]''.
File:HR targets.png|M20 SMGs being used on targets in ''[[Halo: Recruit]]''.
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==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
* ''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Vertical Umbrage]]''
 
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
== Notes ==
<references group="note"/>


==Sources==
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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[[Category:Submachine guns]]

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