Machine-gun

The Machine Gun is a rapid-fire Medium Barrel that can be combined with any Medium Firing Mechanism to assemble a Weapon Module.

Tactics
Like most rapid-fire Barrels, the Machine Gun has a low Accuracy, and as such is not well suited for long-range combat.

The Machine Gun is best used in close-to-medium distance, where the law accuracy drawback diminishes in importance and you can make a full use of its rapid firing rate. Considering its effectiveness up close, the Machine Gun is best suited with a Skirmisher-type robot, but only if you can compensate for its Weight; otherwise, a Balanced-type build is your best bet. Any Medium Chassis will be a good match for this weapon, and the faster the robot is – the easier it will be close up with enemy for maximum efficiency.

If your build allows you to often get close enough for point-blank shooting, you should consider attaching the Machine Gun to a Staccato Firing Mechanism. Although it would reduce your Accuracy, it will also enhance your Damage-Per-Second for a truly devastating damage output.

If you have a Juggernaut-type build, and you find it difficult to close in, the Machine Gun can still be a good complimentary weapon. Fast enemies may prefer to approach and circle you, in which case your Rocket and Blaster just might not fire quick enough to save you. With a slow build, you may want to consider using a 4-Handed Body, and then attaching one or two rapid-fire Weapon Modules to it.