ATLAS

The ATLAS, Advanced Tactical Lightweight Assault System, represents a paradigm shift in light machine gun design, engineered by NOVA to deliver unparalleled precision and firepower on the battlefield. This formidable dual weapon system combines cutting-edge technology with robust construction for optimal performance in combat.
With a focus on concentrated fire rather than suppression, the ATLAS excels in delivering precise, controlled bursts of ammunition to neutralize targets with surgical precision. The inclusion of the FG35 grenade launcher expands its capabilities, providing additional firepower for anti-personnel and anti-armor engagements.
== Design ==
As the successor to the renowned SODAW-74, the ATLAS marries precision with firepower in a sleek and formidable design. At its core lies an integrated underbarrel breech-loaded FG35 grenade launcher, capable of launching a wide array of 40mm MPMR rounds, from standard high-explosive to specialised payloads like anti-gravity charges and corrosive acid.
Featuring a polymer-coated 60-round quadstack magazine angled for efficient reloads, the ATLAS ensures uninterrupted firepower when every second counts. The Technopolymer lower receiver incorporates a substantial fixed stock for maximum accuracy and stability, sacrificing adjustability for reliability in the heat of battle.
With a SODAW-74 style rear sight, front post sight, and a top rail for additional attachments, the ATLAS offers versatility in targeting. The reinforced handguard, adorned with hexagonal vent holes, dissipates heat efficiently during prolonged engagements, ensuring optimal performance even in the most intense firefights.
Reloading the ATLAS follows the standard procedure for machine guns: remove the magazine, replace it, and then charge the gun by pulling the charging handle. The top feed tray is only utilised when traditional machine gun magazines are employed, offering flexibility in ammunition selection.
The ATLAS maintains a controlled rate of fire, capped at 800 rounds per minute. This deliberate limitation enhances control and accuracy, allowing operators to deliver precise bursts of firepower with maximum effectiveness. Last but not the least, despite its formidable capabilities, the ATLAS remains relatively manageable with a weight of 7.9 kilograms, inclusive of the 60-round magazine and integrated grenade launcher. This balance of firepower and manoeuvrability ensures optimal performance in combat situations.
=== Specifications ===
*Length: 980mm
*Caliber: 6.8x43mm NXSC - 40x46mm MPMR
*Effective Range: 832 Meters - 600 Meters
*Weight: 7.9 kg
== Gallery ==
=== First Person Perspective ===
File:ATLAS precision machine gun fpv.png|First Person View
File:ATLAS iron sights.png|Iron Sights
File:ATLAS machine gun racking the handle to start reload.png|Initiating the reload by tugging the charging handle.
File:ATLAS finishing the reload by inserting a fresh mag.png|Finishing the reload via mag insertion.
== Trivia ==
=== General ===
*Innovative, reliable, and deadly, the ATLAS represents the future of light machine guns, reshaping the battlefield with its precision firepower and adaptable design.
*Owing to its integrated underbarrel grenade launcher, the ATLAS foregoes a bipod. However, operators can leverage the gun's bulk for stability, allowing for effective fire support in various combat scenarios.
*The ATLAS is a dual weapon system and features an integrated FG35 grenade launcher, rendering standalone versions obsolete. This integration streamlines operations and ensures seamless transition between precision gunfire and explosive ordnance deployment.
*The ATLAS lower receiver and FG35 grenade launcher are coated in olive drab (OD), blending seamlessly with the weapon's tactical profile. The FG35's cutlass-style pistol grip enhances ergonomics and control during grenade launcher operations.
*Capable of feeding from both proprietary quadstack magazines and traditional machine gun magazines, the ATLAS offers flexibility in ammunition selection, catering to individual preferences and combat scenarios. Whether engaging distant targets with precision or unleashing devastating payloads from its integrated grenade launcher, the ATLAS embodies the pinnacle of versatility and firepower in the hands of Nexon Prime Space Command troops.
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