Ares RG

The Ares RG is a heavy ballistic railgun that charges up to fire a massive projectile at extreme velocity, powered by Volt Cells. Named after the Greek god of war, it delivers 123 to 136 damage per shot depending on the source, giving it one of the highest single-shot damage values in Marathon. A 4-round magazine and a charge-based fire mode at 60 RPM make every shot consequential: the Ares demands the patience to hold the charge and the positioning to make each round count. Effective range extends to 55-60 meters with 2.5x zoom, turning long sightlines into kill zones where a single well-placed shot can eliminate or severely wound any target regardless of shield tier.

Accuracy is rated at 100 with 0-degree ADS spread, reflecting the railgun's pinpoint precision when aimed down sights. Hipfire spread of 4.1 degrees discourages unaimed fire. Handling sits at 47-48 with a 0.5-second ADS speed, quick enough to line up shots during fast-moving firefights. The 3.9-second reload is the main tactical constraint, requiring runners to make shots count and be positioned safely before cycling. Recoil at 33.8% is low, indicating excellent stability between shots. A Volt Drain of 1% per shot conserves battery efficiently. Compatible mod slots include chip and magazine. The Ares RG is a high-skill, high-reward weapon suited to runners who hold elevated positions, contest long corridors, and want the ability to one-shot or near-one-shot opponents from across the map.