M739 SAW

Template:Weapon Infobox The M739 Light Machine Gun is a 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.^[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]

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.
The SAW could be considered the gameplay equivalent to the Needler, as both are automatic "ordnance" weapons with similar effective range, kill time, and frequency of appearance.
Earning four kills with the SAW without dying in Majestic DLC matchmaking will unlock the Last Man Grinning achievement.
In-universe the SAW can accommodate magazines ranging in size from 64 to 128 rounds.^[3]

Gallery

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Concept art of the M739 SAW for Halo 4.
Multiple conceptual art of the SAW.
Render of the M739 SAW in Halo 4.
In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.
Reference of the M739 SAW.
Third-person view of the M739 SAW being reloaded.
Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.
A SPARTAN-IV wielding the M739.
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A Red Team SPARTAN-IV wielding the M739 Light Machine Gun in War Games.
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The M739 LMG being used against opposing Spartan-IVs in War Games.
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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.
Side view of a Spartan-IV wielding an M739 LMG.
A SAW being purchased at a Req terminal during a match of Warzone in Halo 5: Guardians.
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First-person view of the SAW in Halo 5: Guardians on Escape from ARC.
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Smart scope with the SAW in Halo 5: Guardians.
John-117 using a SAW against a Sangheili Warrior aboard the UNSC Argent Moon.