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The '''M7/Caseless Sub Machine Gun''', colloquially termed the '''Submachine Gun''' by UNSC personnel and the '''SMG''' by Halo players, is a widely used [[United Nations Space Command]] firearm. | The '''M7/Caseless Sub Machine Gun''', colloquially termed the '''Submachine Gun''' by UNSC personnel and the '''SMG''' by Halo players, is a widely used [[United Nations Space Command]] firearm. | ||
==Introduction== | |||
Having been in use at least since [[2531]], the M7 SMG has proven its effectiveness time and again in combat. There is a suppressor that can be mounted to the gun for stealth missions. (Ghosts of Onyx, page 32 and First Strike,page 300) | |||
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The SMG has a number of shortcomings. Its accuracy when fired continuously is strictly limited unless used at close range (although this can be remedied somewhat through burst fire). Furthermore, full automatic fire leads to enormous recoil, forcing the SMG's muzzle steadily upward. You will need to compensate for this effect by constantly adjusting your aim. Finally, its phenomenal capacity for filling the air with lead means that its magazine can be depleted in what will seem like a heartbeat. | The SMG has a number of shortcomings. Its accuracy when fired continuously is strictly limited unless used at close range (although this can be remedied somewhat through burst fire). Furthermore, full automatic fire leads to enormous recoil, forcing the SMG's muzzle steadily upward. You will need to compensate for this effect by constantly adjusting your aim. Finally, its phenomenal capacity for filling the air with lead means that its magazine can be depleted in what will seem like a heartbeat. | ||
==Multiplayer Tactics== | |||
The SMG is the most commonly used and found weapon early in the game. Most games start off with someone wielding this weapon. Therefore, its the easiest weapon to find among the dead. | |||
===SMG + Plasma Rifle=== | |||
SMG + Plasma Rifle is among the best and most flexible dual wielding combinations. This combination is best used to fight off many opponents in one setting. It also gives you the flexibility of using two weapons at once while simultaneously destroying the opponents shield and health. Remember to reload the SMG and make sure the Plasma Rifle does not overheat. | |||
===SMG + Plasma Pistol=== | |||
This combination is best at dealing with singular opponents. Be careful of the lapse between the Plasma Pistol recharge and the reload of the SMG. It is difficult to kill someone and then engage someone else right after. This is a very commonly used combo in small maps such as Lockout and Beaver Creek. Also, be wary the the Plasma Pistol's limited ammunition: only ten overcharged shots may be used before the pistol must be replaced. | |||
===SMG + SMG=== | |||
Probably the easiest combination to hang onto until you find a plasma rifle. This combination is the most predominant in the level Foundation, where there are no Plasma Rifles and SMGs are easy to find among dead bodies and elsewhere on the map. This combination, however, is difficult to use in other places because of the problems of draining enemy shields. If you are using two SMGs against a SMG + Plasma Rifle Combo head on, you must be careful with your strafing pattern in order to avoid the plasma rifle's shots. Otherwise, you will lose. Also be aware that the recoil effect of the SMG is increased with this combo. Though not technically inferior to the SMG + Plasma Rifle Combo in all instances, the SMG + SMG Combo is usually less desired by most players because of the more demanding nature of the skills needed to use it properly. | |||
[[Image:Smg left view.jpg|thumb|left|Left View]] | |||
===SMG + Needler=== | |||
Not very useful. Easy to pick up in [[Burial Mounds (Level)]] and [[Beaver Creek (Level)]] where the [[Needler]] is close. The most important, and sad attribute to the Needler is a losing advantage. You can only kill the person that has just stepped over you when they're pumped full of needler ammo, or die quickly, only denting their shields. The latter usually happens with a more experienced, strafing opponent. In this case it would probably be better to not pick up the [[Needler]] and just stick with a single [[SMG]] because you'll at least be able to use grenades and melee without dropping a weapon. | |||
===SMG + Magnum=== | |||
This can be the worst combination, or even better than dual SMGs, depending on your skill. If you are able to properly use the SMG and consistently perform headshots with the magnum, you will be very successful with this combination. Practice makes perfect. | |||