Maschinengewehrschütze (Heavy Machinegunner)

'"No matter how many people you kill, using a machine gun in battle is not a war crime because it does not cause unnecessary suffering; it simply performs its job horrifyingly well." -Sebastian Junger'

Maschinengewehrschütze
You've been specially trained in using the MG34, you're one of a kind! So, be careful!

You should mainly be supporting the advance of your kameraden without having to get to close to the action and act like a support role. Don't suicide rush, that's the Soldat's job.

The MG34
The MG34, uses the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge firing at around 800-900 Rounds per Minute. It's considered one of the first machine guns to be properly used. You are one lucky bastard to have this gun at your disposal. It is considered light enough for one man to carry, and you'll have plenty of ammo to play around with. Don't forget! You CAN order another MG34 from the supply train, if you happen to drop yours.

Your Initial Loadout:

 * Maschinengewehr 34 (MG34)
 * Two MG34 drum magazines
 * German Backpack

Advantages:

 * The MG34 can fire long bursts, at a high fire rate
 * Your long bursts allow for great suppressive anti-infantry fire
 * You're able to kill most infantry with a single burst, provided that your shots hit.

Disadvantages:

 * Shock troopers can rush you quite easily, if your alone and have no one with you.
 * Your long burst shots are beyond inaccurate, and will barely hit a target at long range.
 * You are quite prone to side attacks, a well coordinated assault could see your death in minutes.

Tips

 * Aim for the groin, the sheer volume of fire can cut enemies in half, killing them instantly.
 * As fancy as the drum magazines are, they can actually be refilled with the standard stripper clips most soldats carry, don`t be shy to ask for them if you need to top off or refill a drum magazine.
 * Your C96 pistol has alot more power to it than one would expect, use it on targets that would be wasteful to use MG ammo on, like dying or unaware soldiers.
 * Grenades will often fly in your direction, always carry a helmet and bandage on you, it`ll keep you in the fight for far longer.