NS-20 Gorgon

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2021-09-22

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• Black
• Gold
• Heatwave

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:		1,000
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:		Auto
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 DBG API source:		NS-20 Gorgon API Data
Census LF 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:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1,499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		MAX Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		300 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		490m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Auto
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 DBG API source:		NS-20B Gorgon API Data
Census LF 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:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1,999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		MAX Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		300 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		490m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Auto
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 DBG API source:		NS-20G Gorgon API Data
Census LF 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:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		Unavailable
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		MAX Anti-Vehicle
Fire Rate:		300 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		490m/s
Effective Range:		Long
Fire Modes:		Auto
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 DBG API source:		NS-20 "Heatwave" Gorgon API Data
Census LF API source:		NS-20 "Heatwave" Gorgon API Data
Note:		Available as part of Heatwave Weapons Bundle.

The NS-20 Gorgon is a MAX anti-vehicle arm produced by Nanite Systems, available to all factions. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The NS-20 Gorgon is a balanced weapon, a heavy machine gun that sacrifices speciality at dealing with any given target for the ability to damage all targets, with relatively good performance at all range thanks to its cone-of-fire characteristics and lack of damage fall-off.

Attachments

Attachments

Rail
Extended Magazine 249 OR 500		Increases the amount of ammunition in each magazine by 50%.

MAX weapons do not have access to any optic, barrel, or ammo type attachments.

Effectiveness

• One arm
• Both Arms

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	After 60m
Infantry	Head	4	4
	Torso	8(10)	8(10)
	Legs	9(12)	9(12)
Infiltrator	Head	4	4
	Torso	8(9)	8(9)
	Legs	8(10)	8(10)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	6
	Torso	12(14)	12(14)
	Legs	13(16)	13(16)
MAX	Head	25	25
	Torso	50(63)	50(63)
	Legs	56(70)	56(70)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		60m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.6s	0.62s	-	0.722s	-
	Torso	1.4s	1.42s	-	1.522s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.6s	0.62s	-	0.722s	-
	Torso	1.4s	1.42s	-	1.522s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	1s	1.02s	-	1.122s	-
	Torso	2.2s	2.22s	-	2.322s	-
MAX	Head	4.8s	4.82s	-	4.922s	-
	Torso	9.8s	9.82s	12.42s	9.922s	12.522s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 60m
Flash	-	18 (on fire @ 14)	18 (on fire @ 14)
Composite Armor 4	-	23 (on fire @ 18)	23 (on fire @ 18)
Harasser	-	134 (on fire @ 107)	134 (on fire @ 107)
Composite Armor 4	-	160 (on fire @ 128)	160 (on fire @ 128)
Sunderer	-	200 (on fire @ 160)	200 (on fire @ 160)
Blockade Armor 4	-	240 (on fire @ 192)	240 (on fire @ 192)
Deployment Shield 4	-	200 (Shield 100)	200 (Shield 100)
ANT	-	160 (on fire @ 128)	160 (on fire @ 128)
Lightning	Front/Top	160 (on fire @ 128)	160 (on fire @ 128)
	Side	140 (on fire @ 112)	140 (on fire @ 112)
	Rear	107 (on fire @ 86)	107 (on fire @ 86)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	200 (on fire @ 160)	200 (on fire @ 160)
	Side	174 (on fire @ 140)	174 (on fire @ 140)
	Rear	134 (on fire @ 107)	134 (on fire @ 107)
Chimera	Front/Top	220 (on fire @ 176)	220 (on fire @ 176)
	Side	192 (on fire @ 154)	192 (on fire @ 154)
	Rear	147 (on fire @ 118)	147 (on fire @ 118)
Vanguard	Front/Top	240 (on fire @ 192)	240 (on fire @ 192)
	Side	209 (on fire @ 167)	209 (on fire @ 167)
	Rear	160 (on fire @ 128)	160 (on fire @ 128)
ESF	-	80 (on fire @ 64)	80 (on fire @ 64)
Composite Armor 4	-	88 (on fire @ 71)	88 (on fire @ 71)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	96 (on fire @ 77)	96 (on fire @ 77)
	Bottom	192 (on fire @ 154)	192 (on fire @ 154)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	111 (on fire @ 89)	111 (on fire @ 89)
	Bottom	221 (on fire @ 177)	221 (on fire @ 177)
Dervish	-	112 (on fire @ 90)	112 (on fire @ 90)
Composite Armor 4	-	124 (on fire @ 99)	124 (on fire @ 99)
Liberator	-	144 (on fire @ 116)	144 (on fire @ 116)
Composite Armor 4	-	159 (on fire @ 127)	159 (on fire @ 127)
Galaxy	-	224 (on fire @ 180)	224 (on fire @ 180)
Composite Armor 4	-	247 (on fire @ 198)	247 (on fire @ 198)
Bastion Weak Point	-	640 (Shield 80)	640 (Shield 80)

Assuming shots from both arms hits the target.

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	After 60m
Infantry	Head	2	2
	Torso	4(5)	4(5)
	Legs	5(6)	5(6)
Infiltrator	Head	2	2
	Torso	4(5)	4(5)
	Legs	4(5)	4(5)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	3	3
	Torso	6(7)	6(7)
	Legs	7(8)	7(8)
MAX	Head	13	13
	Torso	25(32)	25(32)
	Legs	28(35)	28(35)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		60m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.2s	0.22s	-	0.322s	-
	Torso	0.6s	0.62s	-	0.722s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.2s	0.22s	-	0.322s	-
	Torso	0.6s	0.62s	-	0.722s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.4s	0.42s	-	0.522s	-
	Torso	1s	1.02s	-	1.122s	-
MAX	Head	2.4s	2.42s	-	2.522s	-
	Torso	4.8s	4.82s	6.22s	4.922s	6.322s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 60m
Flash	-	9 (on fire @ 7)	9 (on fire @ 7)
Composite Armor 4	-	12 (on fire @ 9)	12 (on fire @ 9)
Harasser	-	67 (on fire @ 54)	67 (on fire @ 54)
Composite Armor 4	-	80 (on fire @ 64)	80 (on fire @ 64)
Sunderer	-	100 (on fire @ 80)	100 (on fire @ 80)
Blockade Armor 4	-	120 (on fire @ 96)	120 (on fire @ 96)
Deployment Shield 4	-	100 (Shield 50)	100 (Shield 50)
ANT	-	80 (on fire @ 64)	80 (on fire @ 64)
Lightning	Front/Top	80 (on fire @ 64)	80 (on fire @ 64)
	Side	70 (on fire @ 56)	70 (on fire @ 56)
	Rear	54 (on fire @ 43)	54 (on fire @ 43)
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	100 (on fire @ 80)	100 (on fire @ 80)
	Side	87 (on fire @ 70)	87 (on fire @ 70)
	Rear	67 (on fire @ 54)	67 (on fire @ 54)
Chimera	Front/Top	110 (on fire @ 88)	110 (on fire @ 88)
	Side	96 (on fire @ 77)	96 (on fire @ 77)
	Rear	74 (on fire @ 59)	74 (on fire @ 59)
Vanguard	Front/Top	120 (on fire @ 96)	120 (on fire @ 96)
	Side	105 (on fire @ 84)	105 (on fire @ 84)
	Rear	80 (on fire @ 64)	80 (on fire @ 64)
ESF	-	40 (on fire @ 32)	40 (on fire @ 32)
Composite Armor 4	-	44 (on fire @ 36)	44 (on fire @ 36)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	48 (on fire @ 39)	48 (on fire @ 39)
	Bottom	96 (on fire @ 77)	96 (on fire @ 77)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	56 (on fire @ 45)	56 (on fire @ 45)
	Bottom	111 (on fire @ 89)	111 (on fire @ 89)
Dervish	-	56 (on fire @ 45)	56 (on fire @ 45)
Composite Armor 4	-	62 (on fire @ 50)	62 (on fire @ 50)
Liberator	-	72 (on fire @ 58)	72 (on fire @ 58)
Composite Armor 4	-	80 (on fire @ 64)	80 (on fire @ 64)
Galaxy	-	112 (on fire @ 90)	112 (on fire @ 90)
Composite Armor 4	-	124 (on fire @ 99)	124 (on fire @ 99)
Bastion Weak Point	-	320 (Shield 40)	320 (Shield 40)

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the NS-20 Gorgon. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the arm. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
NS-20 Gorgon 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

History

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

Media

NS-20 Gorgon Weapon Review (Jack of All Trades) Planetside 2 Gameplay

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