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The '''M739 Light Machine Gun''' is a [[Wikipedia:Squad automatic weapon|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.<ref name="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==
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>
===Design details===
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.


==Tactics==
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}}
*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.
*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==
===Development history===
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}}
 
== 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.}}
*'''[[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.}}
<gallery class=center>
File:H5 Saw AOD.png|Appetite for Destruction.
File:H5G SAWA.png|The Answer.
</gallery>
 
== Gameplay ==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M739 SAW}}
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M739 SAW}}
*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.
=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
*The SAW could be considered the gameplay equivalent to the [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]], as both are automatic "ordnance" weapons with similar effective range, kill time, and frequency of appearance.
* Can now utilize the [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scope]] feature to decrease reticle bloom and increase range by 80%.
*Earning four kills with the SAW without dying in Majestic DLC matchmaking will unlock the [[Last Man Grinning]] [[achievement]].
* Increased/decreased damage and added headshot bonus, killing in 11-14 rounds instead of 13, depending on the headshot bonus.
*In-universe the SAW can accommodate magazines ranging in size from 64 to 128 rounds.<ref name="brief"/>
* It is classified as a Common REQ and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 4 energy.
 
== Trivia ==
* The SAW has the same damage properties as the [[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.
* 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]].
*"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.


==Gallery==
==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-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.
File:H4-Concept-M739SAW.jpg|Concept art of the M739 SAW.
File:H4-Concept-SAW.jpg|Multiple conceptual art of the SAW.
File:H4-M739LMGSAW-Infobox.jpg|Reference of the M739 SAW.
File:H4-M739LMGSAW-Infobox.jpg|Reference of the M739 SAW.
File:H4-MP-M739LMGSAW-Reload.jpg|Third-person view of the M739 SAW being reloaded.
File:H4-M739HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the SAW by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-MP-M739LMGSAW-Reload.jpg|A [[RANGER-class Mjolnir|Ranger]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] reloading an M739 SAW.
File:M739 Drum Magazine.jpg|Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.
File:M739 Drum Magazine.jpg|Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.
File:SAW.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] wielding the M739.
File:SAW.png|A [[WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|Warrior]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739.
File:2821683-gallery.jpg|A Red Team SPARTAN-IV wielding the M739 Light Machine Gun in ''War Games''.
File:H4_Exile_SAWFirstPerson.jpg|A [[PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir|Pathfinder]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739 LMG in ''War Games''.
File:2821682-gallery.jpg|The M739 LMG being used against opposing SPARTAN-IVs in ''War Games''.
File:H4_Exile_SAWvWarthog.jpg|The M739 LMG being used against opposing Spartan-IVs in ''[[War Games]]''.
File:2821684-gallery.jpg|The M739 LMG at the [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] spawn point in [[Exile]].
File:H4_Banshee_DominionSpawn.jpg|The M739 LMG at the [[Type-26 Banshee]] spawn point on [[Exile]].
File:H4-MP-2SpartanIV-M739LMG.jpg|A SPARTAN-IV firing an M739 LMG at an opposing SPARTAN-IV.
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 a 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-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-Fred&M739.png|Fred-104 with a SAW.
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-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''.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - SAW Certification.png|SAW Certification.
File:REQ card - SAW.jpg|SAW.
File:REQ card - Appetite for Destruction.jpg|''Appetite for Destruction''.
File:REQ card - The Answer.jpg|''The Answer''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== List of appearances ==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''


== Sources ==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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

Latest revision as of 17:37, July 16, 2024

M739 SAW
H5G-Render-SAW.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1][2][3][4][5]

Type:

Light machine gun

Cost:

3182 cR[3]

Variants:

Specifications

Length:

117 centimeters (45.9 in)[4][5]

Width:

23 centimeters (9 in)[4]

Height:

31 centimeters (12.3 in)[4]

Weight:

9.6 kilograms (21 lb)[3]

Ammunition type:

7.62×51mm FMJ-AP

Feed system:

64-, 72- (standard), or 128-round linked belt[3]

Operation:

Gas-operated, drum-fed [3]

Service history

In service:

 

The M739 Light Machine Gun (M739 LMG) is a 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.[1][2][3][4][5] The weapon is fed ammunition by a 72-round belt in a drum magazine.

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The M739 is a 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.[2][5] The fore of the weapon is covered in a heat shroud similar in visual design to the 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.[5] However, it is capable of smart-linking with UNSC helmets (such as 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.[6]

Development history[edit]

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.[4]

Variants[edit]

  • Appetite for Destruction.

    Appetite for Destruction.

  • The Answer.

    The Answer.

Gameplay[edit]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to M739 SAW on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • Can now utilize the 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.
  • It is classified as a Common REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.

Trivia[edit]

  • The SAW has the same damage properties as the 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.
  • 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 Guns N' Roses' debut studio album of the same name.
  • "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.

Gallery[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

  • Concept art of the M739 SAW for Halo 4.

    Concept art of the M739 SAW for Halo 4.

  • Conceptual exploration of the SAW.

    Conceptual exploration of the SAW.

  • Render of the M739 SAW in Halo 4.

    Render of the M739 SAW in Halo 4.

  • In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.

    In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.

  • Reference of the M739 SAW.

    Reference of the M739 SAW.

  • First-person view of the SAW by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.

    First-person view of the SAW by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.

  • A Ranger-clad Spartan-IV reloading an M739 SAW.

    A Ranger-clad Spartan-IV reloading an M739 SAW.

  • Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.

    Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.

  • A Warrior-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739.

    A Warrior-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739.

  • A Pathfinder-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739 LMG in War Games.

    A Pathfinder-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739 LMG in War Games.

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

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

  • The M739 LMG at the Type-26 Banshee spawn point on Exile.

    The M739 LMG at the Type-26 Banshee spawn point on Exile.

  • A Spartan-IV firing an M739 LMG at an opposing Spartan-IV on Longbow.

    A Spartan-IV firing an M739 LMG at an opposing Spartan-IV on Longbow.

  • Side view of an Operator-clad Spartan-IV wielding an M739 LMG.

    Side view of an Operator-clad Spartan-IV wielding an M739 LMG.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • John-117 using a SAW against a Sangheili Warrior aboard Argent Moon in a Halo 5: Guardians prerelease screenshot.

    John-117 using a SAW against a Sangheili Warrior aboard Argent Moon in a Halo 5: Guardians prerelease screenshot.

  • First-person view of the SAW by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the SAW by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the SAW by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    Smart scope with the SAW by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Fred-104 with a SAW.

    Fred-104 with a SAW.

  • First-person view of the SAW in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the SAW in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the SAW on Entombed.

    Smart scope with the SAW on Entombed.

  • Alternate view of the M739 SAW's smart scope.

    Alternate view of the M739 SAW's smart scope.

  • A SAW being purchased at a REQ Station during a Warzone simulation in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A SAW being purchased at a REQ Station during a Warzone simulation in Halo 5: Guardians.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

  • SAW Certification.

    SAW Certification.

  • SAW.

    SAW.

  • Appetite for Destruction.

    Appetite for Destruction.

  • The Answer.

    The Answer.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12 (Retrieved on Oct 1, 2012) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Saw (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4 Limited Edition, Infinity briefing packet
  4. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 67
  5. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 175
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, SAW in-game weapon
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Appetite for Destruction "Raze everything to the ground. Improved SAW fitted with a high capacity drum magazine."
  8. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: The Answer "Inquiring sentients want to know. Advanced SAW with slightly slower rate of fire, but each projectile has a proximity-fused high explosive warhead."

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