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File:M739 LMG.png|In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.
File:M739 LMG.png|In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.
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-MP-M739LMGSAW-Reload.jpg|A [[RANGER-class Mjolnir|Ranger]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] reloading a 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:H4-M739LMGSAW-Infobox.jpg|Halo 4 Infobox
File:SAW.png|A [[WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|Warrior]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739.
File:SAW.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] wielding the M739.
File:2821683-gallery.jpg|A [[PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir|Pathfinder]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739 Light Machine Gun in ''War Games''.
File:2821683-gallery.jpg|A Red Team SPARTAN-IV wielding the M739 Light Machine Gun in ''War Games''.
File:2821682-gallery.jpg|The M739 LMG being used against opposing Spartan-IVs in ''[[War Games]]''.
File:2821682-gallery.jpg|The M739 LMG being used against opposing Spartan-IVs in ''[[War Games]]''.
File:2821684-gallery.jpg|The M739 LMG at the [[Type-26 Banshee]] spawn point on [[Exile]].
File:2821684-gallery.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 on [[Longbow]].
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.
File:H5G-ReqSAW.png|A SAW being purchased at a Req terminal during a match of [[Warzone]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-ReqSAW.png|A SAW being purchased at a Req terminal during a match of [[Warzone]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-SAWHUD.png|First-person view of the SAW in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-M739HUD.png|First-person view of the SAW in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SAWzoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the SAW in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M739zoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the SAW on [[Entombed]].
File:H5G-HeavyJohn.jpg|John-117 using a SAW against a Sangheili Warrior aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]''.
File:H5G-HeavyJohn.jpg|John-117 using a SAW against a Sangheili Warrior aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]''.
File:H5G-MarkIV&AFD.png|A [[Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV using ''Apatite for Destruction'' on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-FOTUS&TheAnswer.png|A [[FOTUS-class Mjolnir|FOTUS]]-clad Spartan-IV using ''The Answer'' in Warzone Firefight.
File:H5G-TheAnswerHUD.png|First-person view of ''The Answer''.
File:H5G-TheAnswerHUD.png|First-person view of ''The Answer''.
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Revision as of 00:56, May 3, 2016

Template:Weapon Infobox The M739 Light Machine Gun is a squad automatic weapon (SAW) used by the UNSC Armed Forces. 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 Human-Covenant War. As of 2558, the UNSC continues to use the M739.[2] It is classified as a Common REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.[3]

Gameplay

Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians

  • Can now utilize the Smart Scope feature to decrease reticule bloom.
  • Increased or decreased damage, killing in 12-14 rounds instead of 13, depending on the headshot bonus.

Variants

Appetite for Destruction

The Appetite for Destruction features a larger magazine and increased ammo capacity. It is classified as a Uncommon REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 5 energy.[3]

The Answer

While The Answer fires at a slower rate than other M739s, It features projectiles with proximity-fused high explosive warheads. It has also much less recoil and greater accuracy, to the point of minimal reticule bloom even when fired full-auto. It takes 6 rounds to kill a Spartan in War Games. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 6 energy.[3] It can also be found in the campaign on the level Genesis.[4]

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. This similarity makes canon sense as both weapons use the same 7.62x51mm round FMJ round.
  • Earning four kills with the SAW without dying in Majestic DLC matchmaking will unlock the Last Man Grinning achievement.

Gallery

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Halo 5: Guardians REQ Cards

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. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians
  4. ^ Halo 5 Guardians, campaign level Genesis