Machine Gun

The general purpose Machine Gun is capable of sending rounds downrange at a high rate of fire.

—In-Game Description

Can target Ground	Can target Air	Damage Type
Yes	Yes	Sustained

General Information

The Machine Gun can be a very good starting defense as it deals a reliable DPS to both air and ground units, especially when grouped with other MG turrets and buffed by a Transformer. It is the most commonly used turret for players of any level.

Tank-role units are highly effective in absorbing their DPS. Heavy Vehicles that are specified as such are the best at this job.

Strategies

Is A Hard Counter To Light vehicles, Infantry

Is countered by Tanks, Artillery Units, Higher Level Light Armor, High-Level Infantry, Fixed Wing Swarms.

The Salvo and MG to deal sustained damage to armor while using the MG to cover the blind spot. Pairing i with a Railgun or a Flak Cannon are also good choices, as it can target both air and ground.

Upgrade Progression

Level	Cost	Damage Per Second	Range	Speed	Requirements
1	Free	250	380	150	N/A
2	Template:Metal	300			Command Center Lvl 2
3	Template:Metal	370			Command Center Lvl 3
4	Template:Metal	460			Command Center Lvl 4
5	Template:Metal	570			Command Center Lvl 5
6	Template:Metal	720			Command Center Lvl 6
7	Template:Metal				Command Center Lvl 7
8	Template:Metal				Command Center Lvl 8

Visual Progression

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Level 5	Level 6	Level 7	Level 8