Editing Atlas (section)

==Powers and Abilities==
Atlas had the ability of mechanical flight, but could only handle a single full-grown person at a time. It was also durable enough to survive a ten to twelve foot crash without any noticeable damage. However, Skitter felt it was too fragile to survive any hostile actions while in air.<ref name="14.4">[[Prey 14.4]]</ref>

Atlas' large scythe-like talons could also be used as a weapon. Though like his other legs, it was a hydraulic-based system that could not be utilized during flight and vice versa.<ref name="14.5 e2">"Can't make any promises, but flying should require less of your attention," Amy said.<br><br>"Okay," I said.<br><br>"So you focus on helping my sister."<br><br>"I'll help anyone that needs it," I said. With one false start, I managed to take off. I stayed low to the ground for as long as I could, to try to judge what Amy had done to the beetle.<br><br>There was some underlying logic, but it wasn't the same sort of instinctual behavior I was used to. As far as I could tell, she had set him up to continue whatever I'd last instructed him to do, so I didn't need to maintain focus to keep him going.<br><br>I frowned and suppressed that instinct. As it stood, it was dangerous. If he was flying and I got knocked out, he might keep flying. The same might apply if I was turning, or adjusting to compensate for my weight and got distracted partway through.<br><br>No, after testing it I didn't like how slippery it made the navigation feel. I'd only use it on a case-by-case basis. Besides, it was something I could do with my power anyways, with greater effect and nuance. I'd been knocked out once, and my power had continued directing insects by my last given order.<br><br>Irritating. - [https://parahumans.wordpress.com/2012/09/15 Excerpt] from [[Prey 14.5]]</ref>

===Tactics===
As he was essentially a brainless extension of his [[Master]] he had no tactics of his own but he was instrumental in several. He was used like an attack drone on at least one occasion.<ref>[[Colony 15.6]]</ref>