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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name=M739 SAW
|image = [[File:H5G-Render-SAW.png|350px]]
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-SAW.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="bulle">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12'']</ref><ref name="brief">'''Halo 4 Limited Edition''', UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet</ref>
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Bulletin|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12|D=1|M=10|Y=2012}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/2b07de3a-2154-4402-ad63-bb1cc41f633d/saw|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Saw|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#UNSC Weapons}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H4LE|Halo 4 Limited Edition|[[Infinity Briefing Packet|''Infinity'' briefing packet]]}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=67}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=175}}
|series = M739
|series=
|type = [[Machine gun|Light machine gun]]
|type=[[Machine gun|Light machine gun]]
|cost = 3182 [[Credit|cR]]{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}
|cost=3182 [[Credit|cR]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4LE}}
|variant =  
|variant=
|service = [[Insurrection]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
*[[Appetite for Destruction]]
<br />[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[The Answer]]
<br />[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service=
|weight = {{Convert|9.6|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}
*[[Insurrection]]
|length = {{Convert|45.9|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 67''</ref>
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|width = {{Convert|9|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|height = {{Convert|12.3|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|length={{Convert|45.9|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|ammotype = [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ]]<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref>
|width={{Convert|9|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|capacity =
|height={{Convert|12.3|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|feed = 64-, 72- (standard), or 128-round linked belt{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}
|weight={{Convert|9.6|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4LE}}
|operation = Gas-operated, drum-fed {{Ref/Reuse|brief}}
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm FMJ-AP]]
|affiliation = [[United Nations Space Command]]
|capacity=
|rate = 937.5 RPM
|feed=64-, 72- (standard), or 128-round linked belt{{Ref/Reuse|H4LE}}
|velocity =  
|operation=Gas-operated, drum-fed {{Ref/Reuse|H4LE}}
|optics =
|rate=
|range = Short to medium
|velocity=
* 27.4 m (90.0 ft) {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcbJLx4RfGs '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | SAWs Analysis'']</ref>
|optics=
* 49.4 m (162 ft) {{C|scoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}
|range=
}}
}}
{{Article quote|Rapid-fire light machine gun with a large ammo capacity.{{Ref/Game|Id=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=SAW|Quote=Rapid-fire light machine gun with a large ammo capacity.}}}}
The '''M739 Light Machine Gun''' ('''M739 LMG''') is a [[Wikipedia:Squad automatic weapon|squad automatic weapon (SAW)]] used by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. Designed and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]], the M739 is used in protracted engagements where sustained or suppressive fire is required. The weapon is fed ammunition by a 72-round belt in a drum magazine.{{Ref/Reuse|bulle}}
The '''M739 Light Machine Gun''' ('''M739 LMG''') is a [[Wikipedia:Squad automatic weapon|squad automatic weapon (SAW)]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces. Designed and manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]], the M739 is used in protracted engagements where sustained or suppressive fire is required.{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4LE}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The weapon is fed ammunition by a 72-round belt in a drum magazine.


==Overview==
== Overview ==
===Design details===
SAWs increased in usage over the 22nd century during the first major colonial conflicts. In response, Misriah Armory began development of light machine guns that could serve in a SAW role. The M739 is the most recent addition to this, being introduced during the late years of the [[Insurrection]], and continuing on into the [[Human-Covenant War]]. As of 2558, the UNSC continues to use the M739.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 67''</ref> It is classified as a Common REQ and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 4 energy.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
The M739 is a [[Wikipedia:Gas operated reloading|gas-operated]], drum-fed fully-automatic light machine gun that fires [[7.62x51mm]] FMJ-AP ammunition, something shared with other UNSC weaponry such as [[MA5 series]]-assault rifles and the [[M392 DMR]].{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The fore of the weapon is covered in a heat shroud similar in visual design to the [[M247 machine gun|M247 GPMG]] in UNSC service, with an ammunition readout located mounted atop the weapon. The ammunition readout consists of a series of stacked yellow bars representing the magazine capacity of the weapon, which slowly deplete as ammunition is fired - transiting to orange and then red as the magazine nears empty. The drum magazine itself is located in front of the trigger.


The weapon itself has no built-in optics or magnification available.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} However, it is capable of [[smart-linking]] with UNSC helmets (such as [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]]) to provide a [[heads-up display]] readout on an operator's visor. The weapon does have [[smart scope]] functionality, which projects a holographic HUD readout in front of the user.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|SAW in-game weapon}}
== Gameplay ==
 
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M739 SAW}}
===Development history===
=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
SAWs increased in usage over the 22nd century during the [[Interplanetary War|first major colonial conflicts]]. In response, Misriah Armory began development of light machine guns that could serve in a SAW role. The M739 is the most recent addition to this, being introduced during the late years of the [[Insurrection]], and continuing on into the [[Human-Covenant War]]. As of 2558, the UNSC continues to use the M739.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
* Can now utilize the [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scope]] feature to decrease reticle bloom and increase range by 80%.
* Increased/decreased damage and added headshot bonus, killing in 11-14 rounds instead of 13, depending on the headshot bonus.


== Variants ==
== Variants ==
*'''[[Appetite for Destruction]]''': a variant of the SAW featuring a high capacity drum magazine, increased ammunition capacity, and in-built [[stabilization jets]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Appetite|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Appetite for Destruction|Quote=Raze everything to the ground. Improved SAW fitted with a high capacity drum magazine.}}
* '''[[Appetite for Destruction]]''': The ''Appetite for Destruction'' features a 50% larger magazine, increased ammo capacity, and [[Stabilization Jets]]. It requires Level 5 energy and is classified as an Uncommon REQ.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
*'''[[The Answer]]''': a variant of the SAW with a lower rate-of-fire but with [[High Explosive Dual Purpose ammunition|proximity-fused, high-explosive]] ammunition.{{Ref/Game|Id=Answer|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=The Answer|Quote=Inquiring sentients want to know. Advanced SAW with slightly slower rate of fire, but each projectile has a proximity-fused high explosive warhead.}}
* '''[[The Answer]]''': While ''The Answer'' fires at only 450 RPM in contrast to other M739s, it features projectiles with proximity-fused high explosive warheads. It has also less recoil and greater accuracy than the standard M739, to the point of minimal reticle bloom even when fired full-auto, and can carry up to 3.5 reserve magazines (252 rounds), unusual because all other weapons have their maximum magazine count set to a whole number. It takes 5 rounds to kill a Spartan in [[War Games]]. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 6 energy.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It can also be found as the third and final [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the [[campaign]] level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]], in a pair.<ref>'''Halo 5 Guardians''', ''campaign level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]''</ref>
<gallery class=center>
<gallery>
File:H5 Saw AOD.png|Appetite for Destruction.
File:H5 Saw AOD.png|Appetite for Destruction.
File:H5G SAWA.png|The Answer.
File:H5G SAWA.png|The Answer.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==In-game information==
== Trivia ==
===''Halo 4''===
* The SAW has the same damage properties as the [[MA5D assault rifle|Assault Rifle]] in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s multiplayer, with 10 rounds to disable shields and 3 rounds to the body for a kill. This effectively makes the SAW an overall upgrade to the Assault Rifle with its higher rate of fire, higher accuracy, and higher magazine capacity. This similarity makes canon sense as both weapons use the same 7.62×51mm FMJ round.
The SAW was introduced in ''[[Halo 4]]'' as a light machine gun with similar damage to the [[Assault Rifle]] in multiplayer. It takes 10 rounds to disable shields and 3 rounds to the body for a kill. This effectively makes the SAW an overall upgrade to the Assault Rifle with its higher rate of fire, higher accuracy, and higher magazine capacity. Earning four kills with the SAW without dying in [[Majestic Map Pack|Majestic DLC]] matchmaking will unlock the [[Last Man Grinning]] [[achievement]].
* Earning four kills with the SAW without dying in Majestic DLC matchmaking will unlock the [[Last Man Grinning]] [[achievement]].
 
* The ''Appetite for Destruction'' variant of the SAW is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Appetite for Destruction|Guns N' Roses' debut studio album of the same name]].
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
*"The Answer" variants name and description may be a reference to Douglas Adam's Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series, specifically the question to life, the universe, and everything, the ANSWER of which was 42.
The SAW returns in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as a Common [[List of REQ cards|REQ weapon]], and can be used in [[Warzone]] for {{Energy|4}}. When sold, it grants {{RP|50}}. As with most weapons in ''Halo 5'', it can now utilize the [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scope]] feature to decrease reticle bloom and increase range by 80%. It has also had a buff to its damage output from ''Halo 4'', with killing in 11-14 rounds (depending on headshot).
 
==Trivia==
*The ''Appetite for Destruction'' variant of the SAW is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Appetite for Destruction|Guns N' Roses' debut studio album of the same name]].
*''The Answer'' variant's name and description may be a reference to Douglas Adam's ''Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'' series, specifically the question to life, the universe, and everything, the ANSWER of which was 42.


==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
=== Normal gallery ===
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-M739SAW.jpg|Concept art of the M739 SAW for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Concept-SAW.jpg|Conceptual exploration of the SAW.
File:H4-Concept-SAW.jpg|Conceptual exploration of the SAW.
File:H4-Concept-M739SAW.jpg|Finalised concept art of the M739 SAW for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-M739LMGSAW.png|Render of the M739 SAW in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-M739LMGSAW.png|Render of the M739 SAW in ''Halo 4''.
File:M739 LMG.png|In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.
File:M739 LMG.png|In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.
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File:H4-MP-2SpartanIV-M739LMG.jpg|A Spartan-IV firing an M739 LMG at an opposing Spartan-IV on [[Longbow]].
File:H4-MP-2SpartanIV-M739LMG.jpg|A Spartan-IV firing an M739 LMG at an opposing Spartan-IV on [[Longbow]].
File:H4-MP-CTF-SpartanIV-M739LMG.jpg|Side view of an [[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding an M739 LMG.
File:H4-MP-CTF-SpartanIV-M739LMG.jpg|Side view of an [[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding an M739 LMG.
</gallery>
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:H5G-HeavyJohn.jpg|John-117 using a SAW against a [[Sangheili Warrior]] aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' in a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' prerelease screenshot.
File:H5G-HeavyJohn.jpg|John-117 using a SAW against a [[Sangheili Warrior]] aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' in a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' prerelease screenshot.
File:H5G-M739HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the SAW by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M739HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the SAW by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M739zoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the SAW by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M739zoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the SAW by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Fred&M739.png|Fred-104 with a SAW.
File:H5G-Fred&M739.png|Fred-104 with a SAW.
File:H5G-TheAnswerHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''The Answer'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M739HUD.png|First-person view of the SAW in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M739HUD.png|First-person view of the SAW in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M739zoom.png|Smart scope with the SAW on [[Entombed]].
File:H5G-M739zoom.png|Smart scope with the SAW on [[Entombed]].
File:H5G-M739SS.png|Alternate view of the M739 SAW's smart scope.
File:H5G-M739SS.png|Alternate view of the M739 SAW's smart scope.
File:H5G-ReqSAW.png|A SAW being purchased at a REQ Station during a [[Warzone]] simulation in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-ReqSAW.png|A SAW being purchased at a REQ Station during a [[Warzone]] simulation in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-AFDHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Appetite for Destruction''.
File:H5G-AFD.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV armed with the ''Appetite for Destruction''.
File:H5G-MarkIV&AFD.png|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV using the ''Appetite for Destruction'' on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-TheAnswerHUD.png|First-person view of ''The Answer''.
File:H5G-TheAnswer.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV firing ''The Answer''.
File:H5G-FOTUS&TheAnswer.png|A [[FOTUS-class Mjolnir|FOTUS]]-clad Spartan-IV using ''The Answer'' in Warzone Firefight.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - SAW Certification.png|SAW Certification.
File:REQ Card - SAW Certification.png|SAW Certification.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''


==Sources==
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:Machine guns]]
[[Category:Machine guns]]

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