Machine Gunners are an advanced infantry unit in Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944.
Warfare 1917[]
They are highly effective against other infantry, especially when entrenched. However, they are easily killed when not entrenched. They are the only infantry unit with an automatic weapon.
British Army[]
The British Lewis Gunners use the Lewis Gun and Lee-Enfield Mk III rifle, and consists of 3 men. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:
- Ballistics, which increases rifle damage.
- Hard Headed, which increases defense.
- Entrenched, which increases defense while entrenched.
- Rally, which speeds up reinforcement.
- Post Haste, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
- Fire Support, which greatly increases damage.
Imperial German Army[]
The German Machine Gun Team uses the MG08/15 and Gewehr 98 rifle, and consists of 3 men. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:
- Ballistics, which increases rifle damage.
- Trench Armor, which increases defense.
- Entrench, which increases defense while entrenched.
- Reinforcements, which speeds up reinforcement.
- Rapid Deployment, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
- Machine Gun Trench, which increases damage while entrenched.
Warfare 1944[]
Just like in the previous game, they are very effective when in cover and are vulnerable outside of it. They come with the Suppress ability by default.
US Forces[]
The American .30 Cal Team uses the M1919 Browning and M1 Garand, consists of 2 men, and costs 400 RP. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:
- Ballistics, which increases damage.
- Take Cover, which increases defense.
- Hit 'Em Hard, which increases damage when attacking from the flank.
- Post Haste, which speeds up reinforcement.
- Resupply Inbound, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
- Go! Go! Go!, which increases movement speed.
- In Good Supply, which reduces their RP cost.
- Fire Support, which greatly increases damage.
Wehrmacht[]
The Wehrmacht MG34 Team uses the MG34 and Karabiner 98k, consists of 2 men, and costs 400 RP. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:
- Ballistics, which increases damage.
- Take Cover, which increases defense.
- Fortified, which further increases defense.
- Secure Flanks, which increases defense against attacks from the flank.
- Reinforcements, which speeds up reinforcement.
- Rapid Deployment, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
- Machine Gun Training, which increases damage.
