SODAW Dredge

The SODAW Dredge, proudly manufactured by MILITECH and hailing from the Panamoan Republic, emerges as a versatile medium machine gun designed for both infantry and special operations operators on the dynamic battlefields of the future. As a successor to the SODAW-308 and SODAW-74, this powerhouse machine gun showcases advancements in firepower, mobility, and adaptability.
== Design ==
The SODAW Dredge represents a pinnacle in squad fire support weapons, designed to be wielded and operated by a single soldier. Building on the legacy of its predecessors, the SODAW-308 and SODAW-74, the Dredge is chambered in the potent 7.62x51mm WA-SDC caliber, ensuring formidable stopping power and range.
The unique trigger group and cycling mechanism of the SODAW Dredge allow for flexible firing modes, enabling operators to choose between fully automatic fire and precise seven-round bursts. This burst-fire capability not only conserves ammunition but significantly enhances accuracy, making the weapon effective while carrying fewer rounds. Additionally, the burst mode mitigates overheating during sustained fire, prolonging the weapon's field life and reducing maintenance requirements.
Recognising the specific role of the SODAW Dredge on the battlefield, its design prioritises a high sustained rate of fire without the need for fixed mounting. The weapon's increased bulk and weight counteract overheating, ensuring reliability during extended engagements. The burst-fire mode proves especially valuable, as rounds fired beyond the seventh in continuous fire tend to lose accuracy, making the Dredge an efficient and precise tool for suppression-fire roles.
Adaptable to various configurations for handheld operation, the SODAW Dredge supports a wide range of attachments and modifications, catering to diverse operating parameters. The fixed, reinforced stock is designed for maximum stability, and can withstand significant pressure from cybernetic soldiers, making the machine gun durable and precise in the unpredictable frontlines of the Futureline war.
=== Specifications ===
*Length: 1263mm
*Caliber: 7.62x51mm WA-SDC
*Effective Range: 800 Meters
*Weight: 12.1 kg
== Gallery ==
=== First Person Perspective ===
File:SODAW Dredge first person.png|First Person Perspective
File:SODAW Dredge iron sights.png|Iron Sights
File:Reloading the SODAW Dredge.png|Reloading the SODAW Dredge
== Trivia ==
=== General ===
*An engraved Auvern numeral MMXLVIII that can be seen just below the rare sight, further proving that the weapon was created in 2048.
*The Dredge shares the same rear sights as its predecessors, albeit stylised to suit the aesthetics of all future weapons.
*The Data once erroneously claimed it fires the 6.5 round, though this is clearly incorrect.
*The SODAW Dredge can still be used in a fixed mount, but it has an integrated bipod that is commonly used in combat.
*The smaller counterpart is the SODAW Para, which is another MILITECH design. However, the Para uses caseless 5.56 millimetre ammunition.
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