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===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The M20 is visually similar to its predecessor, though it differs in using a new high-velocity armor-piercing round that increases the amount of kinetic energy imparted to the target, specifically developed to counter the proliferation of military-grade armor among Insurrectionist cells and as a response to Covenant energy shield technology.<ref name="universe"/> The weapon uses top-mounted magazines of cased ammunition rather than the side-mounted magazines of caseless ammunition used by the M7. Otherwise, the weapon is very similar, featuring an adjustable grip under the weapon and a telescoping stock which can be retracted, allowing the weapon to be fired one-handed. Although the most commonly issued model features a telescopic sight attachment, the weapon also accomodated an array of sound suppressors, laser targeters and recoil stabilisers. The weapon is also compatible with kinetic bolts that impart more kinetic energy to the target, and can be equipped with an energy bayonett.<ref>'''[[Halo Online]]'''</ref> | The M20 is visually similar to its predecessor, though it differs in using a new high-velocity armor-piercing round that increases the amount of kinetic energy imparted to the target, specifically developed to counter the proliferation of military-grade armor among Insurrectionist cells and as a response to Covenant energy shield technology.<ref name="universe"/> The weapon uses top-mounted magazines of cased ammunition rather than the side-mounted magazines of caseless ammunition used by the M7. Otherwise, the weapon is very similar, featuring an adjustable grip under the weapon and a telescoping stock which can be retracted, allowing the weapon to be fired one-handed. Although the most commonly issued model features a telescopic sight attachment, the weapon also accomodated an array of extended barrels, sound suppressors, laser targeters and recoil stabilisers. The weapon is also compatible with kinetic bolts that impart more kinetic energy to the target, and can be equipped with an energy bayonett.<ref>'''[[Halo Online]]'''</ref> | ||
===Variants=== | ===Variants=== |
Revision as of 21:16, January 20, 2016
M20 SMG | |
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Production overview | |
Manufacturer: |
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Model series: |
M20[2] |
Type: |
Personal defense weapon[1] |
Specifications | |
Length: |
55.6 centimeters (21.9 in)[1] |
Width: |
11.2 centimeters (4.41 in)[1] |
Height: |
11.6 centimeters (4.57 in)[1] |
Weight: |
1.3 kilograms (2.87 lb)[1] |
Ammunition type: |
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Feed system: |
60 round magazine[1] |
Service history | |
In service: |
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The M20/Personal Defense Weapon[1] is the post-Covenant war successor to the M7 SMG.[2] Developed as a response to the Insurrection and the Covenant, the weapon is issues to UNSC vehicle and aircraft crews, security personnel, and Spartans who expect close-quarters combat,[2] and has been adopted by a number of UEG security forces.[3]
Specifications
Design details
The M20 is visually similar to its predecessor, though it differs in using a new high-velocity armor-piercing round that increases the amount of kinetic energy imparted to the target, specifically developed to counter the proliferation of military-grade armor among Insurrectionist cells and as a response to Covenant energy shield technology.[1] The weapon uses top-mounted magazines of cased ammunition rather than the side-mounted magazines of caseless ammunition used by the M7. Otherwise, the weapon is very similar, featuring an adjustable grip under the weapon and a telescoping stock which can be retracted, allowing the weapon to be fired one-handed. Although the most commonly issued model features a telescopic sight attachment, the weapon also accomodated an array of extended barrels, sound suppressors, laser targeters and recoil stabilisers. The weapon is also compatible with kinetic bolts that impart more kinetic energy to the target, and can be equipped with an energy bayonett.[4]
Variants
Projection SMG
SMG with Projection Sight. SWAT configuration used by UNSC military police and UEG security forces.
Recon SMG
SMG with Recon Sight. Personal defense weapon configuration issued to UNSC pilots.
Attachments
- Long Barrel: Increases effective range.
- Laser Targeter: Increases weapon accuracy.
- Silencer: Reduces visibility on enemy Motion Trackers when firing.
- Stabilization Jets: Helps control recoil.
- Kinetic Bolts: Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
- Energy Bayonet: Increases melee damage and range.
Gameplay
Changes from M7 SMG in Halo 2: Anniversary
- Can now be zoomed in using the Smart Scope and have its bloom reduced at the cost of added recoil.
- Headshots now deal bonus damage on unshielded targets.
- Increased damage, killing in 13-15 rounds, depending on the headshot bonus.
- Maximum ammo doubled, from 180 to 360.
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Gallery
Normal gallery
A render of the SMG from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.
The SMG seen ejecting shell casings on Trench in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
Smart Scope with the SMG on Crossfire in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
Spartan Olympia Vale of Fireteam Osiris using an SMG in Halo 5: Guardians.
- H5G-SMGHUD.png
First-person view of the SMG on Escape from ARC in Halo 5: Guardians.
- H5G-SMGzoom.png
Smart scope with the SMG in Halo 5: Guardians.
Halo 5: Guardians variants
- H5G-ReconSMGHUD.png
First-person view of the Recon SMG
- H5G-ReconSMGSS.png
Smart scope with the Recon SMG
Halo 5: Guardians REQ Cards
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Notes
- ^ Halo Waypoint's article on the M20 SMG states that the weapon uses 5x23mm M443 CLT ammunition, as does the M7 SMG. However, the M20 SMG does not use caseless rounds in Halo 5: Guardians. Furthermore, Halo Waypoint's article also states that the M20 SMG uses armor piercing rounds. As such, the reference to the caseless rounds is presumed to be an error.