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The HMG Turret is a stationary weapon emplacement that can be found on all maps except for Coastline. The HMG also overheats after sustained firing. This prevents sustained firing.

Being a stationary weapon, the HMG Turret is used primarily for defending capture points or other key locations on the map. Its high-caliber bullets, combined with its high rate of fire, make it an effective deterrent against enemy infantry and lightly armored vehicles and aircraft. It can also damage more heavily armored vehicles such as Tanks, though with much less effect than against other targets.

Strategy
As the HMG turret is intended to be used against mass infantry attacks, a frontal attack on foot is nothing short of suicidal without cover to hide behind. HMG turrets controlled by enemy bots often have a predictable firing pattern, firing in short bursts with a slight pause in between. If the player can time their moves with these pauses, they'll have a chance to get closer to their target.

It is often best to have vehicular support when attacking enemy fortifications. A Tank can act as mobile cover, using its heavy armor to shield friendly infantry from enemy fire. Helicopters can rain heavy fire down on the enemy, distracting them from firing on friendly ground forces. However, the enemy may have their own means of defending against vehicles, such as rocket launchers, so it is important to protect friendly vehicles from such in order to keep advancing on the enemy's position.

Most guns cannot damage the HMG turret directly; however, the enemy gunner can be taken out with a well-aimed headshot. High-precision rifles like the SL-Defender, the Recon LRR, or the Signal DMR work best for this role, as well as some medium-range weapons like the Patriot or the M1 Garret.

Explosives are far more effective at putting HMG turrets out of commission. Anything ranging from grenades to rockets to tank shells will almost always knock out the turret and any infantry caught in the blast.

Dustbowl

 * Southeast of the Town.
 * North at the Quarry.
 * Southeast of the Checkpoint.

Temple

 * Southwest at the Wall.
 * West at the Altar.

Archipelago

 * Southeast and West at the Landing.

Island

 * Northwest at the Landing.
 * Northwest and Northeast in the Fort.
 * West at the Farm and Southeast of the Farm.
 * South and North-Northeast of the Beach.
 * East of the Backside.

Archipelago (OLD)

 * West of the Outpost.

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