UG-12-MG
The UG-12-MG is a slightly heavier version of the UG-12 weapon system designed for a sustained rate of fire.
When Stellar Arms started producing the UG-12-MG they included a small holding arm that can be used to mount the ammunition box next to the weapon.
The UG-12-MG is mostly designed to be used alongside operators of the UG-12 platform as there can be ammunition commonality between all the platforms. The main benefit it brings is the ability to fire a lot of ammunition over an extended period of time, which makes it more suitable for support, fixed emplacements, or mounting on vehicles.
MA-5.56mm
The UG-12-MG is a slightly heavier version of the UG-12 weapon system designed for a sustained rate of fire.
History
The UG-12-MG was designed shortly after the UG-12 weapon series was introduced in 2316 to extend the capabilities of the UG-12 platform to include light squad support weapons. The goal was to position the weapon for use with ground forces, but this version of the weapon would prove to generally be less popular than other options available in the same space. The gun would see limited distribution up through 2319, but after the New Years Revolution in 2320 the gun design would start being modified and produced by Stellar Arms with an eye towards selling tot he civilian and international markets. Though the weapon is not very common, it is easy to get ahold of throughout the Human Sphere.Layout
The MG version of the UG-12 platform has a few major changes over the base model. Ammunition is fed in through a linked belt system that can be configured to accepted from either the right or left side. This frees up the top center of the weapon for rails to house optics. The weapon's barrel is also heavier and longer with a redesigned suppressor that is less effective at reducing sound and more geared for heat management.When Stellar Arms started producing the UG-12-MG they included a small holding arm that can be used to mount the ammunition box next to the weapon.
Usage
The UG-12-MG is mostly designed to be used alongside operators of the UG-12 platform as there can be ammunition commonality between all the platforms. The main benefit it brings is the ability to fire a lot of ammunition over an extended period of time, which makes it more suitable for support, fixed emplacements, or mounting on vehicles.
Ammunition
MA-5.56mm