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{{Status|Canon}}
{{era|Post}}
{{Disambig header|the gauss cannon introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|the model introduced in ''[[Halo 2]]''|M68 Gauss cannon}}
{{Center|''This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo 2, see [[M68 Gauss cannon]].''}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
| name        = M70 Electromagnetic Launcher
| name        = M555 Electromagnetic Launcher
| image        = [[File:H5G-Gauss.png|300px]]
| image        = [[File:H5G-Gauss.png|300px]]
| manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/gauss-cannon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Gauss Cannon|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p181}}
| manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name=universe>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/gauss-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Gauss Cannon'']</ref>
| series      =  
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| type        = [[Gauss cannon]]
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| length      = {{Convert|96.3|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p181}}
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| ammotype    = [[25x130mm|25×130mm M485 HV/FTHPP]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
| ammotype    = 25×130mm M485 HV/FTHPP<ref name=universe/>
| feed        = 9 rounds (detached)<br />Unlimited (mounted)
| feed        = 9 rounds<br />Unlimited (in-game)
| operation    = [[Coilgun]]
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| rate        = Semi-automatic
| rate        = Semi-automatic
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| service      = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
| service      = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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The '''M70 Electromagnetic Launcher''' is a [[Gauss cannon]] employed by various [[human]] military and paramilitary forces. It is the newest addition into the Gauss cannon family, following the widespread [[M68 Gauss cannon]] employed by UNSC forces during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p181|Enc22|Page=181}}{{Ref/Note|On page 137 of the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'', the M70 is referred to as the M69 Gauss cannon, contradicting the weapon spotlight featured on page 181. Given that the weapon spotlight refers to the M70 multiple times, while the former is only a passing mention while discussing Gauss Warthogs as a whole, this wiki preferences the use of the M70 designation.}}
The '''M555 Electromagnetic Launcher''',<ref name=universe/> known simply as the '''Gauss cannon''' is a portable turret in use by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]], specialized [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] units, and private corporations such as [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation|Liang-Dortmund]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
The M555 Electromagnetic Launcher (then known as the X555 Electromagnetic Launcher Advanced Technologies Testbed) was first tested in classified operations during the [[Requiem Campaign]], utilizing a hybrid of existing technologies and [[Covenant]]-derived pulsed power systems. The implementation of the new asychonous linear-induction motor and rail channels has proven itself in testing, and development costs has stayed within budget,<ref name=universe/> though its precise mechanisms remain highly classified.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Thanks'']</ref> Even with the new additions, the coilgun has seen little improvement in armor penetration from its predecessor, the [[M68 Gauss cannon]]. Misriah Armory promises that up-scaled versions of the new coilguns suitable for installation on armored vehicles and aerospace vehicles will conclusively prove the value of moving to a new architecture.<ref name=universe/>
The M70 Gauss cannon utilises a hybrid of established [[coilgun]] technologies and [[Covenant]]-derived pulsed power systems.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p181}} The system implements new asynchronous linear-induction motors and rail channels{{Ref/Reuse|CFThanks}}, and even incorporates alien materials and reverse-engineered components.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p181}} Unlike prior models, the M70 does not require the use of a power tether, and is instead powered by an internal capacitor.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p181}}


Even with the new additions, the coilgun has seen little improvement in armor penetration from its predecessor, the [[M68 Gauss cannon]]. Misriah Armory promises that up-scaled versions of the new coilguns suitable for installation on armored vehicles and aerospace vehicles will conclusively prove the value of moving to a new architecture.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
==Variants==
 
*'''''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'' Gauss Turret''': Produces lingering area-of-effect damage.
===Development history===
[[File:REQ Card - Gauss Turret ONI.png]]
The M70 EL (then known as the '''X555 Electromagnetic Launcher Advanced Technologies Testbed''') was first tested in classified operations during the [[Requiem Campaign]], utilizing a hybrid of existing technologies and [[Covenant]]-derived pulsed power systems. The implementation of the new asynchronous linear-induction motor and rail channels has proven itself in testing, and development costs has stayed within budget,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}though its precise mechanisms remain highly classified.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFThanks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Thanks|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} The X555 was later redesignated the '''M555 Electromagnetic Launcher''' ('''M555 EL''') before finally being given a formal designation M70, in accordance with prior models in the Gauss cannon series.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p181}}
 
===Usage===
The M70 is employed both as a portable turret and as a vehicle-mounted munition employed on the back of select [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] vehicles. It is in use with the [[United Nations Space Command]], specialized [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] units, and private corporations such as [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation|Liang-Dortmund]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|M70 Gauss cannon in-game weapon}}
 
===Variants===
* '''''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'' Gauss Turret''': Produces lingering area-of-effect damage.
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Gauss Turret ONI.png|ONI Gauss Turret.
</gallery>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
When detached, the M555 is loaded with 9 slugs. Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability to the point where he/she is invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired.
When detached, the M70 is loaded with 9 slugs. Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability to the point where they are invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired. Look speed is also drastically increased in comparison to other weapons.
 
==Trivia==
*Despite being called a "Gauss Cannon", and much like the previous M68, the weapon is instead a coilgun, having none of the operational mechanisms characteristic of an actual Gauss Cannon.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:H5G GaussCannon Concept 3.jpg|Early shape exploration for the M70.
File:H5GC-M555.jpg|Concept art of the M555 Gauss cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5GC-M555.jpg|Concept art of the M70 Gauss cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5GC-M555s.jpg|Various concepts of the M555.
File:H5GC-M555s.jpg|Various concepts of the M70.
File:Turret2.png|A Miner using a Gauss cannon during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]].
File:Turret2.png|A Miner using a Gauss cannon during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]].
File:H5G-Locke&M555.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Jameson Locke]] using an M70 during the Battle of Meridian.
File:H5G-Locke&M555.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Jameson Locke]] using an M555 during the Battle of Meridian.
File:H5G-M555HUD2-Campaign.png|Third-person view of [[Edward Buck]] using a detached M70 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M555HUD.png|Heads-up display of an M555 on the back of an [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] on [[Recurve]].
File:H5G-M70 firing.png|Edward Buck using a detached M70 to engage an attacking [[Phaeton]].
File:H5G-M555HUD1.png|Heads-up display of a stationary M555 on [[Guillotine]].
File:H5G-M555HUD.png|Heads-up display of an M70 on the back of an [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] on [[Recurve]].
File:H5G-M555HUD2.png|Heads-up display of an M555 ripped off its tripod.
File:H5G-M555HUD1.png|Heads-up display of a stationary M770 on [[Guillotine]].
File:H5G-Venture&M555.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M555 during a [[Warzone]] simulation on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-M555HUD2.png|Heads-up display of an M70 ripped off its tripod.
File:H5G-Venture&M555.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M70 during a [[Warzone]] simulation on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}


== List of appearances ==
==Sources==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
<references/>
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}
 
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{UNSC heavy weapons}}

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