Atlas
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| Atlas | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Yori 'Mech Works, Defiance Industries, Independence Weaponry |
| Model | AS7-D |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Foundation Type 10X |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy Special |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,557 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,893 |
Contents
Description
The Atlas is probably the most well known 'Mech to set foot on the modern battlefield. Originally designed after the Cameron Edicts were issued, the sole intent behind the Atlas was to ensure SLDF superiority over the Star League member states. The specifications were laid down by Aleksandr Kerensky himself; "a 'Mech as powerful as possible, as impenetrable as possible, and as ugly and foreboding as conceivable, so that fear itself will be our ally." With 19 tons of Durallex Heavy Special armor, crippling firepower and the foreboding skull shaped "Deaths Head" cockpit/head assembly, the Atlas lives up to its reputation; even the mere sight of an Atlas has been known to make a veteran 'MechWarrior break out in a cold sweat.
Armament
The Atlas is armed with a multitude of weapons for both long and short range combat. For long ranges, the 'Mech carries a Doombud LRM-20 missile launcher that allows it to fire both directly at an enemy target at long range and to give indirect fire support when needed. For close range combat, the 'Mech is armed with a Deathgiver Autocannon/20 and four Hellion-V Medium Lasers which can eviscerate any 'Mechs who dare to come into close combat range. Finally, to take advantage of weakened areas of an enemy's armor, the Atlas carries a Thunderstroke SRM-6 launcher.
Variants
- AS7-C - A modification of the K model, the C model is intended to carry a C3 Slave unit into combat. This is achieved by removing one of the Medium Pulse Lasers from the K model. The extra free ton has been used to add another heat sink to the design. BV (1.0) = 1,650, BV (2.0) = 2,163
- AS7-CM - Another modification of the K model of the Atlas the CM Atlas is designed to carry a C3 Master Computer into battle. In order to do this one of the ER Large Lasers have been removed and in its place a C3 Master computer has been installed allowing it to coordinate a C3 lance. BV (1.0) = 1,725, BV (2.0) = 2,036
- AS7-K - An upgrade of the Atlas that uses rediscovered Star League technology the K model is built with a XL Engine that reduces the weight of the engine by half. The 'Mech has been re armed with some new weaponry as well. For long range combat the 'Mech carries a Gauss Rifle and an LRM 20 missile launcher. These are backed up by a pair of ER Large Lasers which allow the Atlas to keep an enemy at range. For close range defense the K model carries two Victory Heartbeat Medium Pulse Lasers and a Yori Flyswatter Anti-Missile System for missile defense. Finally CASE has been added to the side torsos to protect against an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,649, BV (2.0) = 2,175
- AS7-K2 - The K2 model of the Atlas uses a XL Engine and increases its rating to 400 giving the K2 model a top speed of 64.8 kph. The 'Mech is armed with an Gauss Rifle and two ER Large Lasers for long-range combat. For close combat the 'Mech carries two Streak SRM-6 launchers. Finally to protect against advanced enemy electronics the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite. The K2 is also protected with sixteen and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. BV (1.0) = 1,751, BV (2.0) = 2,163
- AS7-K3 - A modification of the K2, the K3 removes the two Streak SRM-6 launchers and replaces them with three jump jets and a Streak SRM-4 launcher giving the 'Mech incredible maneuverability. BV (1.0) = 1,952, BV (2.0) = 2,346
- AS7-S - A very basic upgrade of the standard atlas the S model removes five heat sinks from the design to add two rear firing Coventry T4H Streak SRM-2 launchers giving the Atlas increased protection in its rear arc of fire. BV (1.0) = 1,658, BV (2.0) = 1,923
- AS7-S2 - The S2 Atlas is a major upgrade of the design by the Lyran Alliance. The 'Mech is built with a Light Fusion Engine and carries as its primary long range weapon a LRM-15 launcher with an Artemis IV Fire Control System for added accuracy. The 'Mech also carries two ER Large Lasers for added long range firepower. For close combat the 'Mech is armed with a Heavy Gauss Rifle and to protect against enemy electronic warfare equipment the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 2,147, BV (2.0) = 2,389