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File:Turret2.png|A Miner using a Gauss cannon during the Battle of Meridian. | File:H5GC-M555.jpg|Concept art of the M555 Gauss cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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:H5G-Locke&M555.jpg|[[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] [[Jameson Locke]] using an M555 during the Battle of Meridian. | |||
File:H5G-M555HUD.png|Heads-up display of a M555 on the back of a [[M12B Warthog]]. | |||
File:H5G-M555HUD1.png|Heads-up display of a stationary M555. | |||
File:H5G-M555HUD2.png|Heads-up display of a M555 ripped off its tripod. | |||
File:H5G-Venture&M555.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using a M555 during a [[Warzone]] simulation on [[Raid on Apex 7]]. | |||
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Revision as of 18:41, February 10, 2016
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The M555 Electromagnetic Launcher,[1] known simply as the Gauss cannon 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
Concept art of the M555 Gauss cannon for Halo 5: Guardians.
Various concepts of the M555.
A Miner using a Gauss cannon during the Battle of Meridian.
Spartan Jameson Locke using an M555 during the Battle of Meridian.
Heads-up display of a M555 on the back of a M12B Warthog.
Heads-up display of a stationary M555.
Heads-up display of a M555 ripped off its tripod.
A Venture-clad Spartan-IV using a M555 during a Warzone simulation on Raid on Apex 7.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
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