NS-20 Gorgon

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NS-20 Gorgon
The NS-20 Gorgon is a slow firing heavy machine gun effective at eliminating armored targets, but can challenge close-range infantry as well.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1000
DC Cost:		699
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		MAX Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		300 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		490m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		125
Min Damage:		125
Damage Type:		Heavy Machine Guns
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3.4
Long Reload:		4.4
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		40
Ammunition Pool:		400
Accuracy
		Hip
Crouch	Still:	1.5
	Move:	1.65
Stand	Still:	1.75
	Move:	2.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.05
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-20 Gorgon API Data?

NS-20B Gorgon
This black NS-20 Gorgon is a slow firing heavy machine gun effective at eliminating armored targets, but can challenge close-range infantry as well.
Costs
Cert Cost:		N/A
DC Cost:		1499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		MAX Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		300 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		490m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		125
Min Damage:		125
Damage Type:		Heavy Machine Guns
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3.4
Long Reload:		4.4
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		40
Ammunition Pool:		400
Accuracy
		Hip
Crouch	Still:	1.5
	Move:	1.65
Stand	Still:	1.75
	Move:	2.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.05
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-20B Gorgon API Data?

NS-20G Gorgon
This gold NS-20 Gorgon is a slow firing heavy machine gun effective at eliminating armored targets, but can challenge close-range infantry as well.
Costs
Cert Cost:		N/A
DC Cost:		1999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		MAX Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		300 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		490m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		125
Min Damage:		125
Damage Type:		Heavy Machine Guns
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3.4
Long Reload:		4.4
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		40
Ammunition Pool:		400
Accuracy
		Hip
Crouch	Still:	1.5
	Move:	1.65
Stand	Still:	1.75
	Move:	2.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.05
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-20G Gorgon API Data?

NS-20 "Heatwave" Gorgon
The NS-20 Gorgon is a slow firing, heavy machine gun effective at eliminating armored targets, and can challenge close-range infantry as well. This variant features classy flames over a black finish.
Costs
Cert Cost:		N/A
DC Cost:		N/A
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		MAX Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		300 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		490m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		125
Min Damage:		125
Damage Type:		Heavy Machine Guns
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		3.4
Long Reload:		4.4
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		40
Ammunition Pool:		400
Accuracy
		Hip
Crouch	Still:	1.5
	Move:	1.65
Stand	Still:	1.75
	Move:	2.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.05
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-20 "Heatwave" Gorgon API Data?
Note:		Available as part of Heatwave Weapons Bundle.

The NS-20 Gorgon is a Nanite Systems slow firing heavy machine gun for the MAX class. It's effective at eliminating armored targets, but can challenge close-range infantry as well. Developed as a more mobile version of the M20 Basilisk, the NS-20 Gorgon provides MAX units with a balanced mix of anti-infantry and anti-vehicle firepower.

Attachments

Available attachments

Optics No Optics available. Barrel Attachments No Barrel Attachments available. Rail Attachments Extended Magazine Increases the available ammunition per magazine by 50%. 500 400 Ammo No Ammo available.

Effectiveness

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		65m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.6s	0.62s	-	0.733s	-
	Torso	1.4s	1.42s	1.82s	1.533s	1.933s
Infiltrator	Head	0.6s	0.62s	-	0.733s	-
	Torso	1.4s	1.42s	1.62s	1.533s	1.733s
MAX	Head	4.8s	4.82s	-	4.933s	-
	Torso	9.8s	9.82s	12.42s	9.933s	12.533s

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Head	4
	Torso	8(10)
	Legs	9(12)
Infiltrator	Head	4
	Torso	8(9)
	Legs	8(10)
MAX	Head	25
	Torso	50(63)
	Legs	56(70)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	18 (on fire @ 14)
Composite Armor 5	-	23 (on fire @ 18)
Harasser	-	134 (on fire @ 107)
Composite Armor 5	-	160 (on fire @ 128)
Sunderer	-	308 (on fire @ 247)
Blockade Armor 5	-	370 (on fire @ 296)
Deployment Shield 4	-	308 (Shield 154)
ANT	-	247 (on fire @ 197)
Lightning	Front/Top	247 (on fire @ 197)
	Side	215 (on fire @ 172)
	Rear	165 (on fire @ 132)
Prowler	Front/Top	308 (on fire @ 247)
	Side	268 (on fire @ 215)
	Rear	206 (on fire @ 165)
Magrider	Front/Top	308 (on fire @ 247)
	Side	268 (on fire @ 215)
	Rear	206 (on fire @ 165)
Vanguard	Front/Top	370 (on fire @ 296)
	Side	322 (on fire @ 257)
	Rear	247 (on fire @ 197)
ESF	-	96 (on fire @ 77)
Composite Armor 5	-	106 (on fire @ 85)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	96 (on fire @ 77)
	Bottom	192 (on fire @ 154)
Composite Armor 5	Front/Side/Top/Rear	111 (on fire @ 89)
	Bottom	221 (on fire @ 177)
Liberator	-	144 (on fire @ 116)
Composite Armor 5	-	160 (on fire @ 128)
Galaxy	-	224 (on fire @ 180)
Composite Armor 5	-	247 (on fire @ 198)
Bastion Weak Point	-	640 (Shield 80)

Assuming shots from both arms hits the target.

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		65m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.2s	0.22s	-	0.333s	-
	Torso	0.6s	0.62s	0.82s	0.733s	0.933s
Infiltrator	Head	0.2s	0.22s	-	0.333s	-
	Torso	0.6s	0.62s	0.82s	0.733s	0.933s
MAX	Head	2.4s	2.42s	-	2.533s	-
	Torso	4.8s	4.82s	6.22s	4.933s	6.333s

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Head	2
	Torso	4(5)
	Legs	5(6)
Infiltrator	Head	2
	Torso	4(5)
	Legs	4(5)
MAX	Head	13
	Torso	25(32)
	Legs	28(35)

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Flash	-	9 (on fire @ 7)
Composite Armor 5	-	12 (on fire @ 9)
Harasser	-	67 (on fire @ 54)
Composite Armor 5	-	80 (on fire @ 64)
Sunderer	-	154 (on fire @ 124)
Blockade Armor 5	-	185 (on fire @ 148)
Deployment Shield 4	-	154 (Shield 77)
ANT	-	124 (on fire @ 99)
Lightning	Front/Top	124 (on fire @ 99)
	Side	108 (on fire @ 86)
	Rear	83 (on fire @ 66)
Prowler	Front/Top	154 (on fire @ 124)
	Side	134 (on fire @ 108)
	Rear	103 (on fire @ 83)
Magrider	Front/Top	154 (on fire @ 124)
	Side	134 (on fire @ 108)
	Rear	103 (on fire @ 83)
Vanguard	Front/Top	185 (on fire @ 148)
	Side	161 (on fire @ 129)
	Rear	124 (on fire @ 99)
ESF	-	48 (on fire @ 39)
Composite Armor 5	-	53 (on fire @ 43)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	48 (on fire @ 39)
	Bottom	96 (on fire @ 77)
Composite Armor 5	Front/Side/Top/Rear	56 (on fire @ 45)
	Bottom	111 (on fire @ 89)
Liberator	-	72 (on fire @ 58)
Composite Armor 5	-	80 (on fire @ 64)
Galaxy	-	112 (on fire @ 90)
Composite Armor 5	-	124 (on fire @ 99)
Bastion Weak Point	-	320 (Shield 40)

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to get both Ribbons and Medals for using the NS-20 Gorgon. Each Ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the NS-20 Gorgon. Medals relate to how many overall kills you have with the NS-20 Gorgon.

Ribbons

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
NS-20 Gorgon 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

• April 27, 2016 Update
  • Gorgon released.
• June 1, 2016 Update
  • Gorgon audio has been revised.

Media

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