This article is considered accurate for the current version (1.56) of the game.
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A dual barreled, high caliber anti-infantry machine gun. The “Sagittarii” is fitted with forward-facing armor plating and is excellent for suppression.
The G40 “Sagittarii” houses a crew of two soldiers:
Driver (Left Side)
Controls the movement of the vehicle - requires a soldier in the Gunner seat in order to move
Gunner (Right Side)
Controls the reloading, and firing of the chassis-mounted 12.7mm Twin-Barrel Heavy Machine Gun
Required to move the vehicle
NOTE: Despite not having an actual Passenger seat, it is possible for a soldier to stand on the Spade (the long metal piece on the back of the vehicle) and move with the crew.
Unlike enclosed vehicles, Field Weapons cannot switch seats, requiring the crew to exit the vehicle in order to change seats.
Armament
The G40 “Sagittarii” is equipped with one main armament:
The G40 “Sagittarii” is an early game Field Weapon whose primary purpose is to engage enemy infantry and suppress defensive structures for infantry to destroy them. Due to it being the earliest 12.7mm piece of equipment in the game, it provides a major advantage as it allows the quick destruction of rushing infantry, as well as smaller structures like Tier 1 bunker pieces (although it is ineffective against higher tier structures).
Chassis
All push guns, by their nature, are one of the most vulnerable vehicles in the game in terms of crew protection. They are exposed to the enemy, making them susceptible to all enemy fire. Due to push guns requiring both crew members to move them, the death of a single crew member could result in the push gun being lost. Due to this, it is recommended to only lock the gun when it looks like enemy infantry are going to overwhelm you and can steal it. This tactic is vital if a push gun is decrewed, as it allows a friendly soldier to quickly man it and drive it back to safety.
Visibility Mechanics
Push guns have a visibility mechanic, which allows it to operate differently compared to regular vehicles. Similar to infantry, they are affected by vision, meaning their movements cannot be seen unless it is within your line of sight. Due to this, they can hide behind structures, or even bushes (depends on how big the bush is). It's also affected by the time of day, with nighttime making it possible for push guns to become invisible to the enemy if you're far enough from them. Keep in mind that if the enemy decides to illuminate your position, this will expose it until the flare dies out. The push gun's position will be exposed anyway if the crew decides to fire its main armament.
Trivia
Prior to Update 0.45, the G40 “Sagittarii” used 14.5mm, which was later removed from the game. It was changed to 12.7mm and given a high-velocity modifier to keep its damage output the same as before.
"Sagittarii" is the masculine plural an genitive singular form of the Latin word “Sagittarius”. Meaning “arrow users” or “arrow bearers”. In Roman military terminology, any formation relying primarily on arrows would be described by this moniker.
Prior to the Punic wars, archers had few roles within Roman strategy outside of sieges. Archery as a tactic was generally viewed diminutively an considered the hallmark of foreign mercenaries. This prejudice would only worsen with the advent of the archer/horse-archer majority Auxilia. furthering the idea of archers being secondhand, irregular, an crude. Incapable of functioning without the supplement of a traditional formation, crudely fashioned with little regard for survivability, an given not even the expense to coat itself completely in armor; the double entendre of the G40’s nickname requires little explanation.
Gallery
The G40 “Sagittarii” from the front
The G40 “Sagittarii” from the rear
A G40 “Sagittarii” with a Colonial soldier in the Gunner's seat
A damaged G40 “Sagittarii” on the Colonial Home Region
