CSF-S3c/LP06 atLAS Mass-Production Type

This modernized version of the atLAS drops the immovable Sentry Mode in favor of a Ballista-Inspired one. This allows the machine to transform into a heavily armored Tank, which can provide all ranges of fire support to the units its supporting.

Technology and Combat Characteristics
Being an overall improvement of the original atLAS, the MPT features a new alternate mode that is more reminiscent of the Ballista in the form of a Tank. In this “Sentry Mode,” the machine enters a sitting position, where its calf mounted treads and backpack treads touch the ground. The shoulder armors fold over the upper arms, while the forearm shields rotate in front of the chest and serve as the front armor of the Tank. The feet of the machine fold downwards and become a pair of bulldozer blades, and the side skirts connect to the front and rear treads.

Armaments
- 30mm Chest Vulcan: The atLAS is equipped with a pair of chest mounted Vulcans that can provide medium to close-range firepower in most situations. In Sentry Mode, the atLAS’ Nanolaminate Custom Shields can open a special panel that can allow for the Vulcans to fire through.

- 100mm Triple Cannon: The atLAS has a special set of 100mm HAMGs with three independently moving barrels instead of one. Being reminiscent to a battleship’s main guns, these cannons can provide medium range suppression to moderately armored enemies. When in tank mode, the cannons can make use of their 360° range of motion to fire at enemies the 300mm Cannons can’t hit.

- 300mm Enhanced HPNCs: These improved versions of the HPNCs trade power for accuracy and can deal an impressive amount of AoE damage. They are able to aim side to side using the unit’s torso mechanic and hydraulic joints, though the setup time for this can be lengthy and is better off supported by the 100mm Cannons instead. When in Tank mode, the guns are much more accurate as they are less prone to recoil.

- Piñata Missile Launcher: A larger, high-capacity version of the Swarmfire Missile Launcher that can be divided amongst multiple enemies at once. It consists of a large rectangular silo with over 100 missiles each. One is mounted on a movable joint on each of the side skirt armors and can rotate depending on the situation. Due to the rarity of this weapon, it can be refilled and does not need to be purged after use.

- Nanolaminate Custom Shield: Being based on the Nanolaminate Expandable Shield, these feature a sliding panel that exposes a hole in the shield. This allows for the firing of the 30mm Chest Vulcans that are situated behind the shields when in Sentry Mode. In robot mode, these shields are mounted on each of the forearms, where the opening panel isn’t usable, though the moving handle can be used for added stability. They can be purged if necessary.

Special Equipment and Features
- Omnidirectional Sensor: Compared to the original atLAS’ Omnidirectional Cockpit, the new head design was inspired from the Ballista MPT’s. It consists of three separate moving cameras, located on the head, chest, and top of the head. This allows for a simplified full-scale vision of the battlefield, both for the pilot and the gunner.

- Two-Cockpit System: Similar to a realistic tank, the atLAS MPT consists of a two-man crew: a pilot and a gunner. The pilot controls the machine’s movement, communications and other controls, while the gunner controls most of the weapons systems and ATS. The Pilot is situated in the chest and uses the “head” top-mounted primary camera, while the gunner is situated in front of the pilot and uses the chest-mounted secondary camera.

- Spotlights: The atLAS is equipped with several high-beam Spotlights that can provide visibility in darker conditions. One is mounted on the left side of the head, two on each of the shoulder and chest armors, one on each shield, and one on each ankle guard.

History
At least two of these prototype machines were built from the chassis of a Castel GT with parts from a Ballista MPT. However, the lack of adequate service records may suggest that these units were never constructed at all.

Trivia
- The atLAS’ concept is similar to that of the Loto or ZuOOT of Unicorn and Seed, respectively.

- The atLAS also fulfills the idea of the Striker Ballista, a scrapped concept that also used a transformable design.