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{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image = [[File:H5G-Render-SAW.png|350px]]
|name=M739 SAW
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<br />[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Appetite for Destruction]]
<br />[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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*[[Human-Covenant War]]
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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. The weapon is fed ammunition by a 72-round belt in a drum magazine.{{Ref/Reuse|hb8812}}


== Overview ==
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.
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/Reuse|H4EVG}} It is classified as a Common REQ and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 4 energy.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5|gameplay}}
 
==Overview==
===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.
 
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}}
 
===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 ==
== Variants ==
* '''[[Appetite for Destruction]]''': The ''Appetite for Destruction'' features a 50% larger magazine, increased ammo capacity, and [[Stabilization Jets]]. It requires Level 5 energy and is classified as an Uncommon REQ.{{Ref/Game|Id=Appetite|H5G|[[Appetite for Destruction]] [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]|Quote=Raze everything to the ground. Improved SAW fitted with a high capacity drum magazine.}}  
*'''[[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]]''': While ''The Answer'' fires at only 450 RPM in contrast to other M739s, it features projectiles with proximity-fused high explosive warheads. It has also less recoil and greater accuracy than the standard M739, to the point of minimal reticle bloom even when fired full-auto, and can carry up to 3.5 reserve magazines (252 rounds), unusual because all other weapons have their maximum magazine count set to a whole number. It takes 5 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.{{Ref/Game|Id=Answer|H5G|[[The Answer]] REQ card|Quote=Inquiring sentients want to know. Advanced SAW with slightly slower rate of fire, but each projectile has a proximity-fused high explosive warhead.}}  
*'''[[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>
<gallery class=center>
File:H5 Saw AOD.png|Appetite for Destruction.
File:H5 Saw AOD.png|Appetite for Destruction.
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* Can now utilize the [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scope]] feature to decrease reticle bloom and increase range by 80%.
* Can now utilize the [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|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.
* 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 ==
== Trivia ==
* The SAW has the same damage properties as the [[MA5D assault rifle|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.
* 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]].
* 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 ''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.
*"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'' ===
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-M739SAW.jpg|Concept art of the M739 SAW for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Concept-M739SAW.jpg|Concept art of the M739 SAW for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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File:H4-MP-CTF-SpartanIV-M739LMG.jpg|Side view of an [[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]]-clad 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>
</gallery>
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
<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-HeavyJohn.jpg|John-117 using a SAW against a [[Sangheili Warrior]] aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' in a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' prerelease screenshot.
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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-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-Fred&M739.png|Fred-104 with a SAW.
File:H5G-TheAnswerHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''The Answer'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M739HUD.png|First-person view of the SAW in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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-M739zoom.png|Smart scope with the SAW on [[Entombed]].
File:H5G-M739SS.png|Alternate view of the M739 SAW's smart scope.
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''.
File:H5G-ReqSAW.png|A SAW being purchased at a REQ Station during a [[Warzone]] simulation in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-AFDHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Appetite for Destruction''.
File:H5G-AFD.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV armed with the ''Appetite for Destruction''.
File:H5G-MarkIV&AFD.png|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV using the ''Appetite for Destruction'' on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-TheAnswerHUD.png|First-person view of ''The Answer''.
File:H5G-TheAnswer.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV firing ''The Answer''.
File:H5G-FOTUS&TheAnswer.png|A [[FOTUS-class Mjolnir|FOTUS]]-clad Spartan-IV using ''The Answer'' in Warzone Firefight.
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - SAW Certification.png|SAW Certification.
File:REQ Card - SAW Certification.png|SAW Certification.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


== List of appearances ==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''


== Sources ==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


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

Revision as of 11:22, January 15, 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

Design details

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

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

Gameplay

Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians

  • 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

  • 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

Halo 4

Halo 5: Guardians

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

List of appearances

Sources

  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."