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M555 Electromagnetic Launcher
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Misriah Armory
Specifications
Ammunition type:	25×130mm M485 HV/FTHPP
Feed system:	9 rounds; Unlimited (in-game)
Operation:	Semi-automatic
Service history
In service:	Post-Covenant War conflicts

Revision as of 19:55, September 15, 2016

This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo 2, see M68 Gauss cannon.

The M555 Electromagnetic Launcher,^[1] known simply as the Gauss cannon is a portable turret in use by the UNSC Armed Forces, specialized ONI units, and private corporations such as Liang-Dortmund after the Human-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

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.

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 an M12G1 Gauss Warthog on Recurve.
Heads-up display of a stationary M555 on Guillotine.
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)

Sources

[universe-1] Halo Waypoint: Gauss Cannon

[2] Halo 5: Guardians

[3] Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Thanks

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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]].''</center>
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+| name         = M555 Electromagnetic Launcher
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+| image        = [[File:H5G-Gauss.png|300px]]
-|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/gauss-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Gauss Cannon'']</ref>
+| 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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+| service      = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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+| ammotype     = 25×130mm M485 HV/FTHPP<ref name=universe/>
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+| feed         = 9 rounds<br />Unlimited (in-game)
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+| operation    = Semi-automatic
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-|damage per hit=
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-|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
-|affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]]
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-The '''M555 Electromagnetic Launcher''',<ref name="universe"/> 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]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
+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==
-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 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==
-*''[[ONI]]'' Gauss Turret
+*''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'' Gauss Turret
 [[File:REQ Card - Gauss Turret ONI.png]]
 ==Gameplay==
-The M555 when detached 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 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.
 ==Gallery==
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 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-Locke&M555.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV program|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]] on [[Recurve]].
+File:H5G-M555HUD.png|Heads-up display of a M555 on the back of an [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] on [[Recurve]].
 File:H5G-M555HUD1.png|Heads-up display of a stationary M555 on [[Guillotine]].
 File:H5G-M555HUD2.png|Heads-up display of a M555 ripped off its tripod.