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{{ | {{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 = | | name = M555 Electromagnetic Launcher | ||
| image = [[File:H5G-Gauss.png|300px]] | | image = [[File:H5G-Gauss.png|300px]] | ||
| manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]] | | manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name=universe>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/gauss-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Gauss Cannon'']</ref> | ||
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| variant = | | variant = | ||
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| height = | | height = | ||
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| ammotype = | | ammotype = 25×130mm M485 HV/FTHPP<ref name=universe/> | ||
| feed = 9 rounds (detached)<br />Unlimited (mounted) | | feed = 9 rounds (detached)<br />Unlimited (mounted) | ||
| operation = | | operation = | ||
| 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 ''' | The '''M555 Electromagnetic Launcher''' ('''M555 EL'''),<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 == | ||
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 asynchronous 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/news/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 | |||
== Variants == | |||
* '''''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'' Gauss Turret''': Produces lingering area-of-effect damage. | * '''''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'' Gauss Turret''': Produces lingering area-of-effect damage. | ||
[[File:REQ Card - Gauss Turret ONI.png]] | |||
File:REQ Card - Gauss Turret ONI.png | |||
==Gameplay | == Gameplay == | ||
When detached, the M555 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. | |||
When detached, the | |||
== Gallery == | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G GaussCannon Concept 3.jpg|Early shape exploration for the | File:H5G GaussCannon Concept 3.jpg|Early shape exploration for the M555. | ||
File:H5GC-M555.jpg|Concept art of the | File:H5GC-M555.jpg|Concept art of the M555 Gauss cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5GC-M555s.jpg|Various concepts of the | File:H5GC-M555s.jpg|Various concepts of the M555. | ||
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 | 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 | File:H5G-M555HUD2-Campaign.png|Third-person view of [[Edward Buck]] using a detached M555 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-M555HUD.png|Heads-up display of an | File:H5G-M555HUD1.png|Heads-up display of a stationary M555 on [[Guillotine]]. | ||
File:H5G-M555HUD1.png|Heads-up display of a stationary | File:H5G-M555HUD2.png|Heads-up display of an M555 ripped off its tripod. | ||
File:H5G-M555HUD2.png|Heads-up display of an | 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-Venture&M555.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using an | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== List of appearances == | == List of appearances == | ||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
