BATTLETECH ATLAS UPDATE
BATTLETECH ATLAS PLUS

In addition, the 'Mech has been given CASE for both sides of the torso in order to keep an ammunition cook-off from consuming the 'Mech. For close range combat, the 'Mech is equipped with a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and a Holly Six Pack. The Atlas II is armed with an array of weaponry, including an LB-X Autocannon/10, a pair of ER Large Lasers, and a 20-tube Long Range Missile Launcher for long range attacks. This new variant, the AS7-DK-H, was a major success and redefined the Atlas II as the speedier counterpart to the original model. They created a limited run of Atlas IIs which combined its weapons profile with the massive engine of the AS7-K2. Following the introduction of the AS8-S Atlas in 3138, they were left with a surplus of components that were not used in their new flagship design. ĭuring the Dark Age, Defiance Industries decided to reduce the number of Atlas models they were producing. After the liberation of Defiance Industries, Devlin Stone's coalition forces kept the 'Mechs in production. In the early 3070s, the design was resurrected by the Word of Blake when they captured Hesperus II's factories. One such 'Mech was spotted with the Jade Falcon Touman in 3052 during the Battle of Tukayyid. These 'Mechs are prized by the Clans when they were found. In 2785, when General Aleksandr Kerensky put out his call for loyal forces to join him in his Exodus, every Atlas II pilot responded and left with him. It was exclusively for the SLDF's Royal Regiments. Tried 2 SLs as well but ended up taking them out for an additional heat sink - just the way I use it those SLs don't see much if any usage.First fielded in 2765, the Atlas II was designed by the Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division of the original Star League to maintain the technological edge over the other Great Houses. Works pretty well, doesn't feel quite as knockout as the Crab but has more armor than the Crab and runs cool.

BATTLETECH ATLAS UPDATE

Update - since getting all the ideas I put together this build last night - 1 AC20, 3 MLs, 2 SRM6s, near max front armor (CT is 300, legs 160, rest is max), ballistic TTS++ and 10-11 heatsinks worth of cooling (2 are DHS). Like I said - it just seems like the Atlas wants to be a bit of everything but doesn't really excel at anything, other than a bit more melee damage over the Carb. 2 AC20s + 1 SRM6 + 2 MLs is my demolisher build and better than the Atlas given the ACs benefit from arm hardpoints for accuracy.įor now I've got an Atlas sitting mostly unused with a mixed fire support combo - PPC, AC10, LRM15, 2 MLs. SRM carrier 4 SRM6s + single AC20 and 2 MLs is a 478 damage alpha monster with near max armor. My Crabs seem to do everything I want better than the Atlas. The AC is torso mounted so it suffers a bit on accuracy.

BATTLETECH ATLAS PLUS

The most limiting factor has got to be the 2 missile racks, but its short on hardpoints in general, plus 2 energy slots are stuck in the CT. Can't figure out good builds for the Atlas (regular) - it seems to want to be a jack of all trades, master of nothing mech.

Battletech atlas