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The Ares M215 is a 3-barreled
minigun chambered in the 15x105mm cannon
cartridge. The LM variant reconfigures the weapon
for use as a hand-held weapon by larger
exo-suits, such as landmates. The M215-LM is
typically used in the fire-support role by a
landmate 'suit squad. The M215-LM is commonly
deployed using an integral 60-round magazine, but
is far more effective when using an external
linkless belt-feed. The M215 is approximately
2.7m in total length. The large cylindrical
protrusion at the rear of the cannon is the
electric motor that powers the barrels. Typical
loading is a HEDP shell, though AP (x7 w/ Boosted
Damage) and HE anti-personnel warheads
(Fragmentation = Anti-Infantry, x3) are also
commonly used. |
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