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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.
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.


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 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"/>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 15:12, October 3, 2019

Template:Weapon Infobox 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.[1]

Overview

The M231 provides anti-infantry fire support for the M808B, whereas the standard 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.

The weapon may be mounted to the right[2][3] or the left of the Scorpion's M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon.[4] 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;[5] however, the weapon sometimes lacks a muzzle brake altogether.[6][7] A seemingly armored heat shroud can also be equipped.[8] The M231 fires 7.62mm Armor Piercing Tracer ammunition.[9]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint: Scorpion
  2. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved
  3. ^ Halo 2
  4. ^ Halo Wars
  5. ^ Halo Wars, Scorpion upgrade progression (third tier)
  6. ^ Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary
  7. ^ Halo Wars, Scorpion upgrade progression (first and second tiers)
  8. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign level Metropolis
  9. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named bnet

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List of infantry support weapons in UNSC service
Anti-vehicle weapons
Railguns ARC-920 railgun (Arclight • Whiplash)
M6 Spartan Lasers M6/E ( Endgame • Selene's Lance) • M6/R • M6/V • M6/X
Rocket launchers and recoilless rifles Hydra MLRS (MLRS-1 (Typhon • Echidna) • MLRS-2 (Pursuit)) • M149 Magellan • M19-B SAM • M41 SPNKR (M41B • M41D (Tracker) • SPNKr EM • SPNKr EX • SPNKr Prime) • M57 Pilum (Ad Victoriam • High Five) • STMPr • SGM-151 series (LAU-65D missile pod • LAU-1810 missile launcher)
Light machine guns M67 LAW • M328 LMG • M739 SAW (Appetite for Destruction • The Answer)
Medium machine guns M231 MMG
Heavy machine guns AIE-486H • HMG-38 HMG • M43 HMG • M199 HMG • M247 series (M247H (Etilka • M247 GPMG) • M247T) • M413 HMG
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