Anubis's large ship carries an Ancient superweapon, prompting a comparison with Atlantis's limited range of defenses. Atlantis relies heavily on shields and drone weapons, leaving the question of secondary armament unanswered. A ship loaded with 96 SM-3 missiles illustrates the problem of choosing one advanced weapon for every task. Such a load would exclude SM-6, Harpoon, and other weapons that provide different capabilities. Atlantis's space-based laser platforms also lack adequate shielding and maneuverability. Their limited self-repair leaves them vulnerable as well. The criticism concerns the supporting defenses and resilience that a powerful main weapon still needs.
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Why Atlantis needed more than shields and drones
Atlantis's defences are compared with a ship relying on one missile type for every threat.