Introduction
The Mobile Automated Constructor is a Marine Commander controlled NPC robot. It is built from a Robotics Factory, which will produce a free MAC on construction complete. The MAC may assist in building construction and repair (including Power Nodes; they will automatically construct or repair structures if within close proximity, as well as repair Marine armor. MACs are often deployed when most Marines are needed on the front-lines.
Fun Fact: Marines can initiate a conversation with a MAC with the Use key.
Stats
- MAC
- Health: 300
- Armor: 50
- Speed: 4.5
- Build Cost: 5
Team Resources
- Build Time: 5 seconds
Abilities
Targeted Abilities
| Attack
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| The MAC can use its welding tool to inflict damage.
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| Hotkey
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A
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| Damage
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5
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| Type
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Normal
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| Delay
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0.6 seconds
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| Weld
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| The MAC is equipped with a blowtorch and grasper for multipurpose construction and repair; it will automatically perform these actions when within range of damaged or unbuilt structures, as well as Marines with damaged armor.
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| Hotkey
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D
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| Repair per second
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50 HP
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| Range
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10 (auto-detect)
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| Delay
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1 second (when damaged)
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Triggered Abilities
| EMP Blast
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| The Marine Commander can activate MAC electromagnetic pulse to instantly sap nearby Kharaa lifeforms' energy.
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| Hotkey
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Z
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| Cost
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3 Team Resources
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| Damage
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50 energy
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| Radius
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6
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| Cooldown
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8 seconds
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Upgrades
MAC Upgrades
| Increase MAC Speed
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| Increases MAC Speed by 50%.
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| Hotkey
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A
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| Cost
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15
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| Research Time
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15 seconds
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| Prerequisite
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Infantry Portal
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| Research EMP
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| Allows MAC to use EMP Blast to drain Kharaa lifeform energy.
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| Hotkey
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S
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| Cost
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15
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| Research Time
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60 seconds
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Media
 English |
