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The '''M231 Medium Machine Gun''' is an automatic weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. The M231 is mounted parallel to the main gun on the [[M808B Scorpion|M808B ''Scorpion'' Main Battle Tank]].<ref name="Waypoint">'''[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/VEHICLES/SCORPION Halo Waypoint:''' ''Scorpion'']</ref>
The '''M231 medium machine gun''' is an automatic weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. The M231 is mounted parallel to the main gun on the [[M808B Scorpion|M808B Scorpion Main Battle Tank]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/VEHICLES/SCORPION|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Scorpion|D=03|M=11|Y=2015}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=140}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
The M231 provides anti-infantry fire support for the M808B, whereas the standard [[M808 Scorpion|M808 model]] uses a pintle-mounted [[M247T machine gun]]. The tank's operator controls both the main cannon and the machine gun, which track together on the turret. This eliminates the need for a separate gunner as is the case with the M808C.
===Design details===
The M231 is a 7.62mm medium machine gun that primarily fires Armor Piercing, Tracer (AP-T) rounds.{{Ref/Reuse|CEM}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2M}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} It is primarily employed on the [[M808B Scorpion|M808B]] variant of the Scorpion family, the the [[M808C Scorpion|M808C]] typically eschewing it in favour of a pintle-mounted [[M247T machine gun]]. The tank's operator controls both the main cannon and the machine gun, which track together on the turret. This eliminates the need for a separate gunner as is the case with the M808C.


The weapon may be mounted to the right<ref name="CE">''Halo: Combat Evolved''</ref><ref>''Halo 2''</ref> or the left of the Scorpion's [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]].<ref name="HW">''Halo Wars''</ref> A variety of muzzle brakes are available for the weapon, including a long, inline model that fits flush with the barrel and a high profile type reminiscent of the [[SRS99 series|SRS99 sniper rifle series]];<ref>''Halo Wars'', [[:File:Unsc scorpion 3renders.jpg|Scorpion upgrade progression (third tier)]]</ref> however, the weapon sometimes lacks a muzzle brake altogether.<ref>''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 2: Anniversary''</ref><ref>''Halo Wars'', [[:File:Unsc scorpion 3renders.jpg|Scorpion upgrade progression (first and second tiers)]]</ref> A seemingly armored heat shroud can also be equipped.<ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref> The M231 fires 7.62mm Armor Piercing Tracer ammunition.<Ref name="bnet"/>
The weapon may be mounted to the right{{Ref/Game|Id=CE|HCE|Scorpion in-game vehicle}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2|Scorpion in-game vehicle}} or the left of the Scorpion's [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HW|HW|Scorpion in-game vehicle}} A variety of muzzle brakes are available for the weapon, including a long, inline model that fits flush with the barrel and a high profile type reminiscent of the [[SRS99 series|SRS99 sniper rifle series]];{{Ref/Game|HW|Scorpion Power Turret upgrade}} however, the weapon sometimes lacks a muzzle brake altogether.{{Ref/Reuse|H2AMP}}{{Ref/Reuse|CE}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} A seemingly armored heat shroud can also be equipped.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2AC|H2A|Scorpion in-game model (campaign)}}
 
==In-game information==
The M231 appears as a usable weapon on the [[Scorpion]] tank in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. In all four games, the weapon can be used while driving the Scorpion by holding down the left trigger. The weapon was taken away from the vehicle in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and all future incarnations of the Scorpion, in favour of a secondary gunner-operated [[M247T machine gun]] to encourage more teamwork and lessen the vehicle's domineering presence on the battlefield. The ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]'' incarnations of the Scorpion retain the weapon (or one similar to it) on their redesign of the M808C Scorpion design, though the weapon cannot be used in gameplay.
 
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the M231 reappears as a secondary coaxial machine gun for the Scorpion unit. A similar weapon appears on the [[M808S Scorpion]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', though has not been directly confirmed to be an M231 MMG. The Scorpions in these games can use their coaxial machine gun to fire upon enemy aircraft for basic air defence.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HTMCC HCE ScorpionCoaxialTurret.png|The M231 in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HTMCC H2 ScorpionCoaxialTurret.png|The M231 in ''Halo 2''.
File:Unsc scorpion 3renders.jpg|The M231 on the Scorpion in ''Halo Wars'', mounted on the right of the turret instead of the left. The Power Turret upgrade (right) also applies a muzzle break to the M231 MG.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


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

Latest revision as of 16:01, November 18, 2024

M231 medium machine gun
H2AMPM808B.png
An M808B Scorpion firing its coaxial M231 machine gun.[1]
Production overview

Type:

Machine gun

Specifications

Ammunition type:

7.62mm AP-T (Armor Piercing Tracer)[2][3][4]

Operation:

Fully automatic

 

The M231 medium machine gun is an automatic weapon in service with the United Nations Space Command. The M231 is mounted parallel to the main gun on the M808B Scorpion Main Battle Tank.[5][6]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The M231 is a 7.62mm medium machine gun that primarily fires Armor Piercing, Tracer (AP-T) rounds.[2][3][4] It is primarily employed on the M808B variant of the Scorpion family, the the M808C typically eschewing it in favour of a pintle-mounted M247T machine gun. The tank's operator controls both the main cannon and the machine gun, which track together on the turret. This eliminates the need for a separate gunner as is the case with the M808C.

The weapon may be mounted to the right[7][8] or the left of the Scorpion's M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon.[9] A variety of muzzle brakes are available for the weapon, including a long, inline model that fits flush with the barrel and a high profile type reminiscent of the SRS99 sniper rifle series;[10] however, the weapon sometimes lacks a muzzle brake altogether.[1][7][8][9] A seemingly armored heat shroud can also be equipped.[11]

In-game information[edit]

The M231 appears as a usable weapon on the Scorpion tank in Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, and Halo 2: Anniversary. In all four games, the weapon can be used while driving the Scorpion by holding down the left trigger. The weapon was taken away from the vehicle in Halo 3 and all future incarnations of the Scorpion, in favour of a secondary gunner-operated M247T machine gun to encourage more teamwork and lessen the vehicle's domineering presence on the battlefield. The Halo: Reach and Halo 4 incarnations of the Scorpion retain the weapon (or one similar to it) on their redesign of the M808C Scorpion design, though the weapon cannot be used in gameplay.

In Halo Wars, the M231 reappears as a secondary coaxial machine gun for the Scorpion unit. A similar weapon appears on the M808S Scorpion in Halo Wars 2, though has not been directly confirmed to be an M231 MMG. The Scorpions in these games can use their coaxial machine gun to fire upon enemy aircraft for basic air defence.

Gallery[edit]

  • The M231 in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    The M231 in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • The M231 in Halo 2.

    The M231 in Halo 2.

  • The M231 on the Scorpion in Halo Wars, mounted on the right of the turret instead of the left. The Power Turret upgrade (right) also applies a muzzle break to the M231 MG.

    The M231 on the Scorpion in Halo Wars, mounted on the right of the turret instead of the left. The Power Turret upgrade (right) also applies a muzzle break to the M231 MG.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 2: Anniversary, Scorpion in-game model (multiplayer)
  2. ^ a b Halo: Combat Evolved manual, page 22
  3. ^ a b Halo 2 manual, page 17
  4. ^ a b Bungie.net, The Bungie Guide to Vehicles (Retrieved on Oct 13, 2014) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Scorpion (Retrieved on Nov 3, 2015) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 140
  7. ^ a b Halo: Combat Evolved, Scorpion in-game vehicle
  8. ^ a b Halo 2, Scorpion in-game vehicle
  9. ^ a b Halo Wars, Scorpion in-game vehicle
  10. ^ Halo Wars, Scorpion Power Turret upgrade
  11. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Scorpion in-game model (campaign)

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