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This standard Truck is fitted with a resource hopper in place of the standard cargo hold. This allows for a much greater capacity for resources at the expense of space for cargo.
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— In-game description
The R-5 “Atlas” Hauler is a ColonialTruck specially designed to transport raw resources, and raw technology materials.
The R-5 “Atlas” Hauler has 1000 HP and is disabled under 81.25% health. It has "Unarmoured" resistance, even small arms fire and Flamethrowers are a danger to it. It takes 100 Basic Materials to fully repair it from 1% to 100% health with a Hammer. Its health can be instantly repaired at a Garage for 100 Basic Materials.
Interactions
The driver can access the inventory and stockpile of nearby structures - press E or Shift + E
Pulls items from stockpiles twice as fast compared to on foot
Can pull three times the normal amount from stockpiles - press Shift + LMB
The R-5 “Atlas” Hauler is a vehicle whose sole purpose is to transport raw resources from one destination to another. During early-game, they are extremely useful, however this usefulness gets diminished as more logistical infrastructure is built, and larger carrying vehicles, like Flatbed Trucks, are more widely available. Despite these downsides, they are perfect for quickly transporting resources from one point to another. This comes in handy with simple facilities, where cranes and small trains are not built.
While trucks should be stored within a Seaport or Storage Depot, if you do not plan on storing it there, then make sure it is behind defenses with AI, as parking them in front will block their line of sight, making them unable to shoot targets.
Trivia
In Greek mythology, Atlas was a titan condemned by Zeus to hold up the sky