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A heavy machine gun is a [[firearm]] introduced in [[SLASH'EM]]. It is often found on higher-ranking members of the [[Yendorian army]]. A heavy machine gun is set on fully automatic mode by default, but can be set to burst mode (rate of fire cut to 1/3) or single-shot mode by applying it. Due to its extreme weight and only marginally better rate of fire than [[assault rifle]]s, it is generally not a viable weapon.
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  |color=metal color
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  |tile=[[image:heavy machine gun.png]]
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  |name=heavy machine gun
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  |smalldmg=1d2
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  |tohit=<nowiki>-4</nowiki>
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  |skill=firearms
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  |cost=2000
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  |weight=500
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  |material=iron
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A heavy machine gun is a [[firearm]] introduced in [[SLASH'EM]].
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==Select fire==
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Unlike the [[submachine gun]] and the [[assault rifle]], the heavy machine gun cannot be set to fire in burst or single-shot mode. It always fires on full automatic.
  
 
==Rate of fire==
 
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==Generation==
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Heavy machine guns are found on 50% of [[lieutenant]]s and 25% of [[captain]]s.
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==Strategy==
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Due to its extreme weight and only marginally better rate of fire than [[assault rifle]]s, the heavy machine gun is generally not a viable weapon.  Use a submachine gun or an assault rifle instead.
  
 
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[[Category:SLASH'EM items]]

Revision as of 09:33, 9 October 2022

) Heavy machine gun.png
Name heavy machine gun
Appearance heavy machine gun
Damage vs. small 1d2
Damage vs. large 1d2
To-hit bonus -4
Weapon skill firearms
Size two-handed
Base price 2000 zm
(+10/positive
enchant)
Weight 500
Material iron

A heavy machine gun is a firearm introduced in SLASH'EM.

Select fire

Unlike the submachine gun and the assault rifle, the heavy machine gun cannot be set to fire in burst or single-shot mode. It always fires on full automatic.

Rate of fire

In fully automatic mode, the heavy machine gun's rate of fire depends on its enchantment and skill of the user.

Enchantment Unskilled/basic Skilled Expert
-7 to -6 8 8 8
-5 to -3 8 8 1d2+7
-2 to +2 8 1d2+7 1d3+7
+3 to +5 1d2+7 1d3+7 1d4+7
+6 to +8 1d3+7 1d4+7 1d5+7
+9 1d4+7 1d5+7 1d6+7

Generation

Heavy machine guns are found on 50% of lieutenants and 25% of captains.

Strategy

Due to its extreme weight and only marginally better rate of fire than assault rifles, the heavy machine gun is generally not a viable weapon. Use a submachine gun or an assault rifle instead.