NS-11A

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2017-02-02

NS-11A
This rifle was designed as a highly adaptable weapons system that could be customized to nearly any situation. Its large, rapid-reload magazine and high-velocity cartridges complement its variety of attachments.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1000
DC Cost:		799
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		652 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		640m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic, Semi-Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2s
Long Reload:		2.45s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		35
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.25	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.15
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.22
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-11A API Data?

NS-11AB
The 11AB was designed as a customizable weapon system that could adapt to nearly every situation. This variant of the 11A features a sleek black finish.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		652 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		640m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic, Semi-Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2s
Long Reload:		2.45s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		35
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.25	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.15
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.22
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-11AB API Data?

NS-11AG
The 11AG is the gold high-end variant of the adaptable 11A assault rifle platform. Reliable with a wide assortment of attachments, the 11AG can change itself to excel in nearly any situation.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		652 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		640m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic, Semi-Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2s
Long Reload:		2.45s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		35
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.25	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.15
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.22
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-11AG API Data?

NS-11P
The NS-11P is a platinum variant of the NS-11A. Its large, rapid-reload magazine and high-velocity cartridges complement its variety of attachments.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		652 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		640m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic, Semi-Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2s
Long Reload:		2.45s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		35
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.25	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.15
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.22
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-11P API Data?
Note:		Exclusively available as part of a promotion with GameStop US or as reward.

NS-11A "Heatwave"
The NS-11A was designed as customizable weapon system that could adapt to nearly every situation. This variant features classy flames over a black finish.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		652 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		640m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic, Semi-Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2s
Long Reload:		2.45s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		35
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.25	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.15
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.22
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-11A "Heatwave" API Data?
Note:		Available as part of Heatwave Weapons Bundle.

PSA-02 Diamondback
The Diamondback assault rifle is a more aggressive take on the time-tested, and highly adaptable NS-11A.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Assault Rifles
Fire Rate:		652 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		640m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic, Semi-Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2s
Long Reload:		2.45s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		35
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1.25	0.1
	Move:	1.75	0.15
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2.25	0.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.22
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-20°/-17°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		3x
Data Sources
Census API source:		PSA-02 Diamondback API Data?
Note:		Available as part of PlanetSide: Arena - Mercenary Bundle.

The NS-11A Assault Rifle, is a common pool weapon available only to the Combat Medic. The most expensive assault rifle in the game at 1000 Certs or 799 DB but this cost comes with some unique traits that set this assault rifle apart from the ES (Empire Specific) Assault Rifles.

Description

The NS-11A is a highly versatile assault rifle with minimal recoil, a highly desirable 25% (0.75) movement speed decrease when ADS (aiming down sights) as well as a bullet velocity barely slower than the fastest sniper rifles (excluding the Railjack) in addition to access to high-velocity ammo. It has 5 more rounds in its magazine than its VS and NC AR counterparts but still falls short to the unrivaled magazine sizes wielded by the Terran Republic. It possesses a lightning fast reload similar to the Vanu Sovereignty's, further signalling that it is a mix of all three faction traits. Nanite Systems weapons give off a bright white bullet tracer and unique audio when firing that makes determining faction affiliation difficult to enemies.

Overall, the NS-11A is an accurate and controllable assault rifle with a below-average rate of fire. The lower RoF is not a bad trait as it renders the gun very easy to use at longer ranges, however the gun still fares well to close-quarters engagements even though its theoretical TTK (time to kill) is somewhat lower in comparison to most weapons that you are facing at close range thanks to its tight hip fire. This gun is best used as an all-rounder weapon that can manage any situation, but should be switched out if a battle is permanently stuck at unique ranges.

Attachments

Available attachments

Optics HS/NV Scope (1x) Nanite Systems' HS/NV scope has no magnification, but provides high contrast outlines to nearby objects and illuminates nearby soldiers. 30 50 NiCO (1x) 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. 30 50 NiCO XR (2x) 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 scope available, see full article. 30 50 NiSGO (3.4x) Nanite Systems launched the NiSGO gun optic much to the delight of designated marksmen across Auraxis. The NiSGO utilize a triple chevron reticule with 3.4x magnification. 30 50 LANS (3.4x) 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. 30 50 Quadra (4x) 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. 30 50 Tetra (4x) 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. 30 50 Barrel Attachments Suppressor 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%. 100 75 Flash Suppressor 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. 100 75 Compensator A compensator redirects gases upward, reducing vertical recoil. The increased sound pressure will cause the player to show on the minimap from farther away, and increased weapon bulk reduces accuracy when firing from the hip. 100 75 Rail Attachments Darklight Flashlight The rail mounted Darklight Flashlight can illuminate hostile cloaked infiltrators and dark areas but the light can give away your position. 100 75 Laser Sight A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%. 100 75 Forward Grip A forward grip increases control of the weapon, reducing horizontal recoil by 25%. 100 75 Ammo Soft Point Ammunition Soft Point Ammunition increases the weapon's maximum damage range by 5 meters, but reduces its projectile velocity by 10%. 100 75 High Velocity Ammunition 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. 100 75

Effectiveness

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		65m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.276s	0.292s	-	0.378s	-
	Torso	0.552s	0.568s	0.752s	0.746s	0.93s
Infiltrator	Head	0.276s	0.292s	-	0.378s	-
	Torso	0.552s	0.568s	0.66s	0.746s	0.838s
MAX	Head	3.129s	3.144s	-	3.691s	-
	Torso	6.35s	6.365s	8.022s	7.372s	9.212s

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 65m
Infantry	Head	4	4
	Torso	7(9)	8(10)
	Legs	8(10)	9(12)
Infiltrator	Head	4	4
	Torso	7(8)	8(9)
	Legs	7(9)	8(10)
MAX	Head	35	40
	Torso	70(88)	80(100)
	Legs	78(98)	89(112)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 65m
Flash	-	53 (on fire @ 42)	60 (on fire @ 48)
Composite Armor 5	-	69 (on fire @ 55)	78 (on fire @ 63)
Harasser	-	135 (on fire @ 108)	154 (on fire @ 124)
Composite Armor 5	-	162 (on fire @ 130)	185 (on fire @ 148)
Sunderer	-	Immune
Blockade Armor 5	-	Immune
Deployment Shield 4	-	Immune
ANT	-	Immune
Lightning	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Prowler	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Magrider	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Vanguard	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
ESF	-	84 (on fire @ 68)	96 (on fire @ 77)
Composite Armor 5	-	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 5	Front/Side/Top/Rear	242 (on fire @ 194)	276 (on fire @ 221)
	Bottom	483 (on fire @ 387)	552 (on fire @ 442)
Liberator	-	Immune
Composite Armor 5	-	Immune
Galaxy	-	Immune
Composite Armor 5	-	Immune
Bastion Weak Point	-	Immune

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to get both Ribbons and Medals for using the NS-11A. Each Ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the NS-11A. Medals relate to how many overall kills you have with the NS-11A.

Ribbons

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
NS-11A Service Ribbon		10 kills.

See more available ribbons on the Service Ribbons page.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirements	Certification Rewards
No Medal		0 kill	No Reward
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1160 kills	200

History

• Game Update Number 4
  • When set to semi-automatic, the crosshair for the NS-11A and NS-11P should no longer disappear
• Performance Update Number 2
  • Improved angle so initial burst is more accurate (no shots land on right side) and overall recoil is more controllable. (For NS-11A and NS-11C)
• October 30, 2014 Update
  • NS-11AG added (Gold version)
  • NS-11AB added (Black version)

Trivia

• The NS-11A's model was originally the New Conglomerate's main rifle early in the alpha build and was usable by the Light and Heavy Infantry classes.
• The Platinum variant has been available three times:
  • Until November 27, 2013, it was unlocked via the use of a regular Planetside 2 Game Card gift card purchased from U.S. Gamestop stores.
  • From June 21, 2014, it could be unlocked via the code "SummerReward". This code has since expired.
  • From Nov 11, 2014, until Dec 31, 2014, it came with an order of any SOE J!NX teeshirt.

Gallery

Ingame model.

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Media

NS-11A review by CAMIKAZE78 (2013.06.04)

NS-11A review by Wrel (2015.04.08)

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