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M739 SAW

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M739 SAW
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1][2]

Type:

Light machine gun

Cost:

3182 cR[2]

Specifications

Length:

45.9 inches (117 cm)[3]

Width:

9 inches (23 cm)[3]

Height:

12.3 inches (31 cm)[3]

Weight:

9.6 kilograms (21 lb)[2]

Ammunition type:

7.62x51mm FMJ[4]

Feed system:

64-, 72- (standard) or 128-round linked belt[2]

Operation:

Gas-operated, drum-fed [2]

Rate of fire:

Between 850-900 RPM

Effective range:

Close to medium

Service history

In service:

Insurrection[3]
Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

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.[5] It is classified as a Common REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.[6]

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 features Stabilization Jets.[6]
  • 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.[6] It can also be found in the campaign on the level Genesis.[7]
  • Appetite for Destruction

    Appetite for Destruction

Trivia

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  • 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

  • Concept art of the M739 SAW for Halo 4.

    Concept art of the M739 SAW for Halo 4.

  • Conceptual exploration of the SAW.

    Conceptual exploration of the SAW.

  • Render of the M739 SAW in Halo 4.

    Render of the M739 SAW in Halo 4.

  • In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.

    In-game blueprint of the M739 LMG.

  • Reference of the M739 SAW.

    Reference of the M739 SAW.

  • A Ranger-clad Spartan-IV reloading a M739 SAW.

    A Ranger-clad Spartan-IV reloading a M739 SAW.

  • Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.

    Detail of the M739 LMG's drum magazine.

  • A Warrior-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739.

    A Warrior-clad Spartan-IV wielding the M739.

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    A Pathfinder-clad 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.

    A Spartan-IV firing an M739 LMG at an opposing Spartan-IV on Longbow.

  • Side view of an Operator-clad Spartan-IV wielding an M739 LMG.

    Side view of an Operator-clad Spartan-IV wielding an M739 LMG.

  • A SAW being purchased at a Req terminal during a match of Warzone in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A SAW being purchased at a Req terminal during a match of Warzone in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the SAW in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the SAW in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the SAW on Entombed.

    Smart scope with the SAW on Entombed.

  • Alternate view of the M379 SAW's smart scope

    Alternate view of the M379 SAW's smart scope

  • John-117 using a SAW against a Sangheili Warrior aboard Argent Moon.

    John-117 using a SAW against a Sangheili Warrior aboard Argent Moon.

  • First-person view of Appetite for Destruction.

    First-person view of Appetite for Destruction.

  • A Mark IV-clad Spartan-IV using Appetite for Destruction on Escape from ARC.

    A Mark IV-clad Spartan-IV using Appetite for Destruction on Escape from ARC.

  • First-person view of The Answer.

    First-person view of The Answer.

  • A FOTUS-clad Spartan-IV using The Answer in Warzone Firefight.

    A FOTUS-clad Spartan-IV using The Answer in Warzone Firefight.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

  • SAW - Basic Certification

    SAW - Basic Certification

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    SAW - Basic Weapon

  • Appetitefordestruction.png

    SAW - Appetite for Destruction variant

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    SAW - The Answer variant

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo 4 Limited Edition, UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet
  3. ^ a b c d Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 67
  4. ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  5. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 67
  6. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians
  7. ^ Halo 5 Guardians, campaign level Genesis

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