NS-15M2

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2022-04-05

• Basic
• Black
• Gold
• Platinum
• M1
• AE
• Endeavor
• Bounty

NS-15M2
Built on the concept of the NS-11A assault rifle, the remarkably accurate NS-15M LMG provides excellent sustained fire and above average projectile speed.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		799
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		625 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.15s
Long Reload:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		55
Ammunition Pool:		275
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.5	0.1
	Move:	3.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-15M2 API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-15M2 API Data

NS-15MB
Created with a black metal finish, the imposing NS-15MB has accurate, stable fire at even long distances and reloads quickly. Its reputation as an all-arounder has made it a popular Heavy Assault choice.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1,499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		625 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.15s
Long Reload:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		55
Ammunition Pool:		275
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.5	0.1
	Move:	3.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-15MB API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-15MB API Data

NS-15MG
The gold finish on the NS-15MG has cemented it as a status symbol among soldiers on Auraxis. Good looks aside, the 15MG is an accurate all-arounder that performs well in many combat situations.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1,999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		625 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.15s
Long Reload:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		55
Ammunition Pool:		275
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.5	0.1
	Move:	3.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-15MG API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-15MG API Data

NS-15MP
This platinum variant of the remarkably accurate NS-15M LMG provides excellent sustained fire and above average projectile speed.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		625 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.15s
Long Reload:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		55
Ammunition Pool:		275
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.5	0.1
	Move:	3.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-15MP API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-15MP API Data
Note:		Available as reward for Recruiter program.

NS-15M1
Built off of the NS-11, the NS-15M1 is an accurate, magazine-fed LMG that performs well in most combat situations. The M1 was accidentally manufacured with a deep black paint, making it somewhat of a collectors item on Auraxis.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		625 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.15s
Long Reload:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		55
Ammunition Pool:		275
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.5	0.1
	Move:	3.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-15M1 API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-15M1 API Data
Note:		Was available prior 2014/10/30 Update.

NS-15M AE
The NS-15M AE is an accurate, magazine-fed LMG that leaves little downtime during reloads. This commemorative edition of the popular all-arounder LMG features an exclusive orange stripe paintjob.
Costs
DC Cost:		3,999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		625 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.15s
Long Reload:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		55
Ammunition Pool:		275
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.5	0.1
	Move:	3.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-15M AE API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-15M AE API Data
Note:		Available only as part of the Two-Year Anniversary Bundle.

NS-15 "Endeavor" Machinegun
With a high-capacity battery, this photon machinegun has proven to be an effective insurance policy during trade-route negotiations off-world.
Costs
DC Cost:		7,999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		625 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.15s
Long Reload:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		55
Ammunition Pool:		275
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.5	0.1
	Move:	3.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-15 "Endeavor" Machinegun API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-15 "Endeavor" Machinegun API Data
Note:		Available as part of Eighth Anniversary Bundle.

NS-15 Gallows
Your targets can't avoid their date with the Gallows forever...
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		LMG
Fire Rate:		625 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		600m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.15s
Long Reload:		2.5s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		55
Ammunition Pool:		275
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	2	0.1
	Move:	2.75	0.2
Stand	Still:	2.5	0.1
	Move:	3.25	0.35
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.3
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		NS-15 Gallows API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-15 Gallows API Data
Note:		Reward for completing Bounty directive.

The NS-15M2 is a light machine gun produced by Nanite Systems, available to all factions. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Nanite Systems - 15M2 is a typical example of Nanite Systems' weapon design philosophy. Though the weapon's damage-per-second is clearly inferior to the vast majority of options available, the weapon instead proves its worth through a whole host of other perks; an incredibly fast reload time, very favourable recoil, and the elusive 0.75x aimed movement speed multiplier not normally found on light machine guns.

Attachments

Attachments

Optic
HS/NV Scope (1x) 49 OR 30		Nanite Systems' HS/NV scope has no magnification, but provides high contrast outlines to nearby objects and illuminates nearby soldiers.
NiCO (1x) 49 OR 30		The Illuminated Combat Optic line of gunsights from Nanite Systems are praised for their ability to quickly acquire targets in close quarters combat situations. More reticles for this scope available, see full article.
NiCO XR (2x) 49 OR 30		Many soldiers choose Nanite Systems' popular Illuminated Combat Optic series over stock iron sights for superior target acquisition in both close quarters and low-light situations. More reticles for this sight available, see full article.
LANS (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Nanite Systems' laser-assisted gunsight is perfect for situations that need a little more range than a standard reflex scope. The LANS uses a simple red dot reticule with 3.4x magnification.
NiSGO (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Nanite Systems launched the NiSGO gun optic much to the delight of designated marksmen across Auraxis. The NiSGO utilizes a triple chevron reticule with the 3.4x magnification.
Quadra (4x) 49 OR 30		For marksmen that prefer to not put themselves directly in the fray, the Nanite Systems Quadra scope allows users distance between themselves and their intended targets. The Quadra comes equipped with a simple crosshair at 4x magnification.
Tetra (4x) 49 OR 30		Nanite Systems' Tetra scope gives its users a significant advantage at target acquisition at mid to long ranges thanks to its triple chevron reticule and 4x magnification.

Barrel
Compensator 49 OR 100		A compensator redirects gases upward, reducing vertical recoil by 30%, and increasing hipfire cone of fire by 15%. The added sound pressure causes the player to show on the minimap 35m farther away.
Flash Suppressor 49 OR 100		A flash suppressor makes the shooter less visible to the enemy, but increases the range at which you appear on enemy minimaps by 15 meters.
Heavy Barrel 49 OR 100		A heavy barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 20% while aiming down sights, but reduces aim down sights movement speed by 20%.
Short Barrel 49 OR 100		This shortened barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 40% when firing from the hip, and increases vertical recoil by 20% while aiming down sights.
Suppressor 49 OR 100		The weapon's muzzle flash and noise generation is reduced, and the player no longer appears on the minimap when firing. In exchange, the weapon's damage falls off 20 meters sooner and bullet velocity is reduced by 15%.

Rail
Darklight Flashlight 49 OR 100		The rail mounted Darklight Flashlight can illuminate hostile cloaked infiltrators and dark areas but the light can give away your position. The light can be turned on and off with Toggle Attachment hotkey.
Forward Grip 49 OR 100		A forward grip increases control of the weapon, reducing horizontal recoil by 25%, but increases equip time by 0.15 sec.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

Ammo
High Velocity Ammunition 49 OR 100		High Velocity Ammunition increases the weapon's projectile velocity by 10% and minimum damage range by 20 meters, but reduces the weapon's maximum damage range by 2 meters.
Soft Point Ammunition 49 OR 100		Soft Point Ammunition increases the weapon's maximum damage range by 5 meters, but reduces its projectile velocity by 10%.

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	After 65m
Infantry	Head	4	4
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)
	Legs	8(8)	9(9)
Infiltrator	Head	4	4
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)
	Legs	7(7)	8(8)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	6
	Torso	11(11)	12(12)
	Legs	12(12)	13(13)
MAX	Head	35	40
	Torso	70(88)	80(100)
	Legs	78(98)	89(112)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		65m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.288s	0.305s	-	0.396s	-
	Torso	0.576s	0.593s	-	0.78s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.288s	0.305s	-	0.396s	-
	Torso	0.576s	0.593s	-	0.78s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.48s	0.497s	-	0.588s	-
	Torso	0.96s	0.977s	-	1.164s	-
MAX	Head	3.264s	3.281s	-	3.852s	-
	Torso	6.624s	6.641s	8.369s	7.692s	9.612s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 65m
Flash	-	53 (on fire @ 42)	60 (on fire @ 48)
Composite Armor 4	-	69 (on fire @ 55)	78 (on fire @ 63)
Harasser	-	135 (on fire @ 108)	154 (on fire @ 124)
Composite Armor 4	-	162 (on fire @ 130)	185 (on fire @ 148)
Sunderer	-	Immune
Blockade Armor 4	-	Immune
Deployment Shield 4	-	Immune
ANT	-	Immune
Lightning	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Chimera	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Vanguard	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
ESF	-	84 (on fire @ 68)	96 (on fire @ 77)
Composite Armor 4	-	93 (on fire @ 74)	106 (on fire @ 85)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	210 (on fire @ 168)	240 (on fire @ 192)
	Bottom	420 (on fire @ 336)	480 (on fire @ 384)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	242 (on fire @ 194)	276 (on fire @ 221)
	Bottom	483 (on fire @ 387)	552 (on fire @ 442)
Dervish	-	164 (on fire @ 131)	187 (on fire @ 150)
Composite Armor 4	-	180 (on fire @ 144)	206 (on fire @ 165)
Liberator	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Galaxy	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Bastion Weak Point	-	Immune

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the NS-15M2. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the machine gun. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
NS-15M2 Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200
Medals earned with the NS-15M2 contribute towards the Light Machine Guns directive tree.

History

• October 30, 2014 Update
  • Added Gold and Black version of multiple NS weapons==
    • NS-15MG
    • NS-15MB
    • A new NS-15M2 will be replacing the original NS-15M in the marketplace. Those who already own the NS-15M will keep it, however the name has been updated to NS-15M1.
• March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
  • Now has access to the Short Barrel and Heavy Barrel.

Trivia

• The NS-15M2 was originally released as a plain black NS-15M. Due to community request for the weapon's color scheme to match the rest of the Nanite Systems primary weapon line-up, the NS-15M2 was released as a replacement to the original NS-15M, now the NS-15M1.

Media

NS-15M review by ZoranTheBear (2013.07.07)

NS-15M review by Wrel (2014.01.15)