M780 Special Purpose Machine Gun

"The moment you start spooling it up, and it produces that whine... you know the world is about to go to fucking hell."

- Anonymous Marine

The, also fondly known as the Growler, is a special purpose weapon, issued in special circumstances to medium machine gun teams.

Uses
The Growler is issued in small numbers to medium machine gun teams in weapon platoons when the situation requires extreme amounts of suppressive firepower. Often in urban combat situations, or suppression operations, these weapons are issued no more than in a two to three ratio with the more flexible M389B GPMG.

Operation
The weapon utilises a six barrel rotating assembly powered by a small, long lasting hydrogen battery. The primary firing chamber is aligned with a Misriah Kinetic Suppressor system aligned to counter the torque produced by the motor assembly, with both systems being linked up to LAIRD providing a stable platform for firing. The gun is fed by a linkless feed and can be connected to a 'battle box' consisting of five hundred rounds, directly bolted onto the gun, or a 1500 round bag set that can be carried on the users back. The linkless feed can be augmented with a vinyl cover to protect it from the elements. The weapon is directly linked to a targeting suite, utilising an on-board electronic site, with four times night vision capable zoom with hybrid thermographic capabilities, laser pointer and smart link scope, allowing the user to wirelessly or electronically link to it. The weapon is fitted with a so called 'chainsaw' grip, utilising a forawrd grip with a rear handle, with multiple fire controls, including the spool control, power up button and primary fire trigger. Optimally it requires two men to operate, with one man reloading and providing cover for the encumbered operator.