LMG-45B1 "Saw" Gauss Squad Assault Weapon
| LMG-45B1 GSAW | |
|---|---|
| Group: | Light Machine Gun, Slug |
| Tech Level | TL–TTL12 |
| Size | 99.82 cm long |
| Weight | 14.26 kg loaded |
| Cost | Cr1,478.25 |
| Ammo | 5.3mm Darts |
| Manufacturer | Steyr-Koch |
The LMG-45 (known then as the LMG-45A1 Light Gauss Support Weapon) was introduced into the Terran Republic Marines service just prior to the Lagash Campaign, and was intended to be mounted on the LAUV-3s assigned to each light infantry platoon. Battle experience on Lagash proved that the LMG-45 was better placed on the ground within the organization of individual squads. The B1 version, which entered into production just after the war, adds a provision for a detachable bipod (Marines on Lagash frequently improvised such devices), but is otherwise identical to the previous version. Ammunition from this weapon can be used in the G-1A2 gauss rifle and the other members of the 5.3mm gauss weapon family. Both versions can be found in Marine, Army, Naval Security, and mercenary units throughout the Republic.
See also Gauss Weapons.