NS-7 PDW

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NS-7 PDW

The hard hitting but slower firing SMG is used as an efficient personal defense weapon. Made by Nanite Systems, the leading Auraxis firearms dealer.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1000
DC Cost:		799
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		SMG
Fire Rate:		750 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		400m/s
Effective Range:		Short
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage^[?]
Max Damage:		125 before 15m
Min Damage:		100 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.35s
Long Reload:		2.675s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		240
Accuracy^[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.25	0.3
Stand	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.5	0.3
Bloom per Shot:		0.05	0.05
Recoil^[?]
Vertical:		0.2
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2485/0.2485
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-19°/-12.25°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		20
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1.5x
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-7 PDW API Data^?

NS-7B PDW

The hard hitting but slower firing SMG is used as an efficient personal defense weapon. Made by Nanite Systems, the leading Auraxis firearms dealer.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1399
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		SMG
Fire Rate:		750 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		400m/s
Effective Range:		Short
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage^[?]
Max Damage:		125 before 15m
Min Damage:		100 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.35s
Long Reload:		2.675s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		240
Accuracy^[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.25	0.3
Stand	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.5	0.3
Bloom per Shot:		0.05	0.05
Recoil^[?]
Vertical:		0.2
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2485/0.2485
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-19°/-12.25°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		20
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1.5x
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-7B PDW API Data^?

NS-7G PDW

The hard hitting but slower firing SMG is used as an efficient personal defense weapon. Made by Nanite Systems, the leading Auraxis firearms dealer.
Costs
Cert Cost:		Unavailable
DC Cost:		1999
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		SMG
Fire Rate:		750 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		400m/s
Effective Range:		Short
Fire Modes:		Automatic
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage^[?]
Max Damage:		125 before 15m
Min Damage:		100 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.35s
Long Reload:		2.675s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		240
Accuracy^[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.25	0.3
Stand	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.5	0.3
Bloom per Shot:		0.05	0.05
Recoil^[?]
Vertical:		0.2
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2485/0.2485
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.6
Angle Min/Max:		-19°/-12.25°
Bias:		←
Recoil Decrease:		20
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1.5x
Data Sources
Census API source:		NS-7G PDW API Data^?

The NS-7 PDW is a Common Pool SMG. It features a longer maximum damage range than any other SMG at 15m (20 with soft point ammunition equipped), as well as a slower rate of damage drop-off further out. Combined with its lower rate of fire and very manageable recoil, the NS-7 PDW is arguably the most effective ranged SMG in the game, though this is offset by its comparatively slow time to kill. The NS-7 is very unique in that, beyond the 20-25 meter mark, it out-guns every other SMG in damage and Time To Kill. Combined with better long range controllability, the NS-7 spans the gap between SMGs.

Overall this SMG, like other Nanite Systems weapons, has high versatility but little speciality. It is best used when you do not know what types of combat situations will be present in a battle, as it is neither professional at long range or short range. However, this versatility allows it to outperform other SMGs between short to medium range, and it can drop targets efficiently as long as you have good aim.

Being a Nanite Systems weapon, unlocking the NS-7 PDW with daybreak cash means it will be available on all characters on your account, regardless of faction.

It is available in the planetside 2's "fresh meat pack" bundle.

Damage with Range:

125 @ 15 meters

112 @ 41 meters

100 @ 65 meters

Attachments[edit | edit source]

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
Advanced Laser Sight		An advanced laser sight increases hipfire accuracy by 40%.

200	150
Forward Grip		A forward grip increases control of the weapon, reducing horizontal recoil by 25%.

100	75
Extended Magazine		Increases the available ammunition per magazine by 10.

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

Effectiveness[edit | edit source]

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	15m		65m
Infantry	Body part	0m	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.24s	0.278s	-	0.483s	-
Infantry	Torso	0.56s	0.598s	0.758s	0.883s	1.123s
Infiltrator	Head	0.24s	0.278s	-	0.483s	-
Infiltrator	Torso	0.56s	0.598s	0.678s	0.803s	1.043s
MAX	Head	3.12s	3.158s	-	4.083s	-
MAX	Torso	6.32s	6.358s	7.958s	8.083s	10.083s

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Body part	Before 15m	After 65m
Infantry	Head	4	5
	Torso	8₍₁₀₎	10₍₁₃₎
	Legs	9₍₁₂₎	12₍₁₄₎
Infiltrator	Head	4	5
	Torso	8₍₉₎	9₍₁₂₎
	Legs	8₍₁₀₎	10₍₁₃₎
MAX	Head	40	50
	Torso	80₍₁₀₀₎	100₍₁₂₅₎
	Legs	89₍₁₁₂₎	112₍₁₃₉₎

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Before 15m	After 65m
Flash	-	60 (on fire @ 48)	75 (on fire @ 60)
Composite Armor 5	-	78 (on fire @ 63)	98 (on fire @ 78)
Harasser	-	154 (on fire @ 124)	193 (on fire @ 154)
Composite Armor 5	-	185 (on fire @ 148)	231 (on fire @ 185)
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	-	96 (on fire @ 77)	120 (on fire @ 96)
Composite Armor 5	-	106 (on fire @ 85)	132 (on fire @ 106)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	240 (on fire @ 192)	300 (on fire @ 240)
Valkyrie	Bottom	480 (on fire @ 384)	600 (on fire @ 480)
Composite Armor 5	Front/Side/Top/Rear	276 (on fire @ 221)	345 (on fire @ 276)
Composite Armor 5	Bottom	552 (on fire @ 442)	690 (on fire @ 552)
Liberator	-	Immune
Composite Armor 5	-	Immune
Galaxy	-	Immune
Composite Armor 5	-	Immune
Bastion Weak Point	-	Immune

Notes[edit | edit source]

As with all NS weaponry, the "common pool" sound profile is a useful tool for tactics and anonymity; without checking their minimap, enemies within audible range will not be able to tell if it is a friend or foe firing the NS-7. Adding a suppressor will create further crowd anonymity, but with all the drawbacks the suppressor provides.
The forward grip is a perfectly viable rail attachment for the NS-7, as its already sterling recoil characteristics make ADS fire much more usable than most other SMGs.

Ribbons and Medals[edit | edit source]

It is possible to get both Ribbons and Medals for using the NS-7 PDW. Each Ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the NS-7 PDW. Medals relate to how many overall kills you have with the NS-7 PDW.