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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> | <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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| 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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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> | 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> | ||
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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.
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List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
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