.30 cal Machine Gun, M1917A1

Machine gun, able to tear infantry apart under a constant stream of fire.

Overview
The A1 variant of the American water-cooled M1917 improves the WW1 design with a faster cyclical rate of fire. A robust, and reliable support weapon, it is an effective fixed defense emplacement for suppression.

Armaments: (M1917A1 .30 Cal HMG, M1 Garand), Crew: 5, Skill: Regular, Role: Suppression.

Gameplay
(Traits: + Accurate, + Long Bursts, - Slow Setup)

Abilities
Load .30 Cal Armor-Piercing Rounds Manual Reload
 * Crew switches to armor-piercing, hardened steel core ammunition for better armor penetration.
 * Instructs the squad to immediately top off the ammunition of their heavy machinegun.

Sprint


 * Increases movement and reduces chance to be hit. Timed ability. Disables weapons and reduces line-of-sight while moving.

Upgrades
Maintenance Kits
 * Requirement: Veterancy 3
 * Cost: 25 Munitions


 * Allows the squad to repair their crewed weapon when out of combat.

First Aid Training


 * Requirement: Veterancy 3
 * Cost: 35 Munitions
 * Allows the squad to heal itself when out of combat.