Editing M20 PDW

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{{Weapon infobox
|name = M20/PDW
|image = [[File:H5G-Render-SMG.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/submachine-gun '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''SMG'']</ref>
|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 name="universe"/>
|cost = 
|variant = 
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|length = {{Convert|55.6|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|width = {{Convert|11.2|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|height = {{Convert|29.5|cm|in|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|weight = {{Convert|1.3|kg|lb|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|ammotype = [[Armor piercing round]]s<ref name="universe"/>{{Ref/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.}}
|feed = 60 round magazine<ref name="universe"/>
|operation = 
|rate = 920 RPM<ref name="H5G-Aozolai">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhif2461mqc '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | New AR, SMG, and Gunfighter Magnum (Update Analysis)'']</ref>
|velocity = 
|range = Close to medium
}}
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"/>

== Specifications ==
=== Overview ===
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>

=== 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 ===
* '''Morph SMG''': SMG with [[Morph sight]]. Advanced tactical configuration used by the UEG's elite bodyguard corps.
* '''Projection SMG''': SMG with [[Projection sight]]. [[SWAT]] configuration used by UNSC military police and UEG security forces.
* '''Recon SMG''': SMG with [[Recon sight]]. Personal defense weapon configuration issued to UNSC [[pilot]]s.
* '''Hybrid SMG''': SMG with [[Holoscope]]. Personal defense weapon configuration used by Sangheili liaison teams.
* '''COG SMG''': SMG with [[COG sight]]. Interdiction configuration used by Marine and Spartan boarding parties.

=== Attachments ===
* '''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
* '''[[Laser Targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
* '''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
* '''[[Stabilization Jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
* '''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
* '''[[Energy Bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
* '''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by up to 40%.
* '''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
* '''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.

== Gameplay ==
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=== 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.
* 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.
* Maximum reserve ammo increased from 180 to 360.
* Rate of fire is now 920 RPM.

=== 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.

== Trivia ==
*The M20 bears similarity of both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_P90 FN-P90]'s reciever-style magazine, and foresight, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP7 MP7]'s frame.

== Gallery ==
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=== Normal gallery ===
<gallery>
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: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 SMG (Transparent).png|A render of the Projection 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-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-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-M20holoscope.jpg|Third-person view of a [[STINGER-class Mjolnir|Stinger]]-clad Spartan-IV using a Hybrid M20.
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]]''.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-ProjectionM20.png|First-person view of Projection M20.
File:H5G-ProjectionM20zoom.png|Smart scope with the Projection M20.
File:H5G-ReconM20.png|First-person view of the Recon M20.
File:H5G-ReconM20zoom.png|Smart scope with the Recon M20.
File:H5G-HybridM20HUD.png|First-person view of the Hybrid M20.
File:H5G-HybridM20zoom.png|Smart scope with the Hybrid M20.
File:H5G SMG COG sight1.png|First-person view of the COG M20.
File:H5G SMG COG sight2.png|Smart scope of the COG M20.
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.
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}

== Notes ==
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== Sources ==
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