M56A3 Smartgun

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== M56A3 Smartgun ==
The M56A3 Smartgun, or just the smartgun, is an inertially-stabilized, active-tracking light machine gun used by the United States Colonial Marine Corps.
== Overview ==
Firing caseless 10x28mm ammunition loaded into 300-round drum magazines with an impressive rate of fire, the smartgun boasts some serious firepower that can track and destroy targets. Compared to its cousin the M41E2 Heavy Pulse Rifle, the smartgun does less damage and has a higher spread. The smartgun does not have any physical optics mounted on, meaning the user cannot aim aside from hipfiring without utilizing the tracking headset. These downsides are quickly made up for by its significant advantages, namely its large magazine size and its ability to identify and track targets while being aimed (only while in FPS). This ability is completely unique to the smartgun, even working in low light conditions and through smoke and fog, making engagements in caves and at night easier. These factors make the smartgun favored over its peers by both the Colonial Marines and enemies alike. The Smartgun has a reputation for being a reliable and powerful weapon that rarely fails in its task. 
=== Trivia ===
* In the James Cameron Movie Aliens, the Smartgun prop was actually an old German MG42 machine gun modified with bicycle parts.
Category:Firearms