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|name= | |name=M555 Electromagnetic Launcher | ||
|manufacturer= | |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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|affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]] | |affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]] | ||
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The '''M555 Electromagnetic Launcher''' | The '''M555 Electromagnetic Launcher''',<ref name="universe"/> known simply as the '''Gauss turret''' is a [[UNSC]] portable turret in use by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]], specialized [[ONI]] units, and private corporations such as [[Liang-Dortmund]] after the [[Covenant War]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
==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 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"/> | |||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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File:Turret2.png|A Miner using a Gauss turret during the Battle of Meridian. | File:Turret2.png|A Miner using a Gauss turret during the Battle of Meridian. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 19:37, January 22, 2016
Template:Weapon Infobox The M555 Electromagnetic Launcher,[1] known simply as the Gauss turret is a UNSC portable turret in use by the UNSC Armed Forces, specialized ONI units, and private corporations such as Liang-Dortmund after the Covenant War.[2]
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 asychonous linear-induction motor and rail channels has proven itself in testing, and development costs has stayed within budget,[1] though its precise mechanisms remain highly classified.[3] 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.[1]
Variants
- ONI Gauss Turret
Gameplay
Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability.
Gallery
A Miner using a Gauss turret during the Battle of Meridian.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs nameduniverse - ^ Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Thanks
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