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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 first [[Human-Covenant War]]. As of 2558, the UNSC continues to use the M739. <ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 67''</ref>
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 first [[Human-Covenant War]]. As of 2558, the UNSC continues to use the M739. <ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 67''</ref>


==Strategies==
==Tactics==
*As with the [[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5D Assault Rifle]], the player must fire the M739 SAW in short, concise bursts to allow for all rounds to inflict maximum damage on intended targets. This strategy also reduces recoil.<ref> '''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide''' (Collector's Edition), page 34 </ref>
*As with the [[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5D Assault Rifle]], the player must fire the M739 SAW in short, concise bursts to allow for all rounds to inflict maximum damage on intended targets. This strategy also reduces recoil.<ref> '''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide''' (Collector's Edition), page 34 </ref>
*With the strength of the light machine gun combined with the large magazine size, the M739 can serve as a portable turret. While participating in game types such as [[Team Slayer]] or [[Capture the Flag]] in which vehicles are involved, a teammate can ride on the back of a [[Mongoose]] with the SAW; converting the Mongoose into a downsized Warthog. Another advantage to this method is the increased looking mobility which is twice than that of a Warthog turret.
*With the strength of the light machine gun combined with the large magazine size, the M739 can serve as a portable turret. While participating in game types such as [[Team Slayer]] or [[Capture the Flag]] in which vehicles are involved, a teammate can ride on the back of a [[Mongoose]] with the SAW; converting the Mongoose into a downsized Warthog. Another advantage to this method is the increased looking mobility which is twice than that of a Warthog turret.

Revision as of 15:03, April 9, 2014

Template:Weapon Infobox The M739 Light Machine Gun is a squad automatic weapon (SAW) used by the UNSC Defense Force. 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.[1]

Overview

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 first Human-Covenant War. As of 2558, the UNSC continues to use the M739. [2]

Tactics

  • As with the MA5D Assault Rifle, the player must fire the M739 SAW in short, concise bursts to allow for all rounds to inflict maximum damage on intended targets. This strategy also reduces recoil.[3]
  • With the strength of the light machine gun combined with the large magazine size, the M739 can serve as a portable turret. While participating in game types such as Team Slayer or Capture the Flag in which vehicles are involved, a teammate can ride on the back of a Mongoose with the SAW; converting the Mongoose into a downsized Warthog. Another advantage to this method is the increased looking mobility which is twice than that of a Warthog turret.
  • This same principal of a "mobile turret" can be employed defensively as well. A M739-armed player can effectively single-highhandedly protect an objective from any small assaults and seriously cripple larger ones, allowing the rest of their team to focus on dealing with the enemy and their own objective.

Trivia

  • The SAW has the same damage properties as the Assault Rifle in Halo 4 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.
  • The SAW could be considered the gameplay equivalent to the Needler, as both are automatic "ordnance" weapons with similar effective range, kill time, and frequency of appearance.
  • Earning four kills with the SAW without dying in Majestic DLC matchmaking will unlock the Last Man Grinning achievement.
  • In-universe the SAW can accommodate magazines ranging in size from 64 to 128 rounds.[4]

Gallery

  • In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.

    In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.

  • Concept art of the M739 SAW.

    Concept art of the M739 SAW.

  • Multiple conceptual art of the SAW.

    Multiple conceptual art of the SAW.

  • Third-person view of the M739 SAW being reloaded.

    Third-person view of the M739 SAW being reloaded.

  • Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.

    Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.

  • A SPARTAN-IV wielding the M739.

    A SPARTAN-IV wielding the M739.

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    A Red Team SPARTAN-IV wielding the M739 Light Machine Gun in War Games.

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    The M739 LMG being used against opposing SPARTAN-IVs in War Games.

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    The M739 LMG at the Banshee spawn point in Exile.

  • A SPARTAN-IV firing an M739 LMG at an opposing SPARTAN-IV.

    A SPARTAN-IV firing an M739 LMG at an opposing SPARTAN-IV.

  • Side view of a SPARTAN-IV wielding an M739 LMG.

    Side view of a SPARTAN-IV wielding an M739 LMG.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named bulle
  2. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 67
  3. ^ Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), page 34
  4. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named brief

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M6 Spartan Lasers M6/E ( Endgame • Selene's Lance) • M6/R • M6/V • M6/X
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Light machine guns M67 LAW • M328 LMG • M739 SAW (Appetite for Destruction • The Answer)
Medium machine guns M231 MMG
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