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[[Anvil round]] {{C|When specially-modified}}<ref name="PL">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Forge's Warthog''</ref> | |||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Operation=== | ===Operation=== | ||
The M68 ALIM uses an [[Wikipedia:Linear motor|asynchronous linear-induction motor]] to produce a bipolar magnetic field capable of launching a 25x130mm projectile at an incredible speed of just under Mach 40, or approximately 13.7km per second.<ref name="PH"/><ref group="note">The speed of the Gauss Cannon's projectile in-game is much slower than its canonical speed of Mach 40. This is probably because of design and engine limits as well as balancing issue. The projectile moves more quickly in ''Halo 3'' than in ''Halo 2''.</ref> The great velocity of the projectile is the key to the stopping power and performance of the Gauss cannon, giving it exceptional armor penetration at impressive ranges. | The M68 ALIM uses an [[Wikipedia:Linear motor|asynchronous linear-induction motor]] to produce a bipolar magnetic field capable of launching a 25x130mm projectile at an incredible speed of just under Mach 40, or approximately 13.7km per second.<ref name="PH"/><ref group="note">The speed of the Gauss Cannon's projectile in-game is much slower than its canonical speed of Mach 40. This is probably because of design and engine limits as well as balancing issue. The projectile moves more quickly in ''Halo 3'' than in ''Halo 2''.</ref> The great velocity of the projectile is the key to the stopping power and performance of the Gauss cannon, giving it exceptional armor penetration at impressive ranges. | ||
When modified, Gauss cannons are capable of firing the [[Anvil round]], a special kind of ammunition capable of causing an [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] in the target area and doing more damage than standard munitions.<ref name="PL"/><ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> | |||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
The M68 ALIM is primarily used in an anti-vehicle capacity used by UNSCDF ground forces, though it can be used to devastating effect against infantry. It is often seen mounted on the Warthog in the same manner as the M41 LAAG, and while it does not possess the LAAG's extreme rate of fire, it displays near-pinpoint accuracy and overwhelming firepower, usually killing infantry targets with a single shot, and heavily damaging those in the immediate vicinity of where the round impacts. Its intended usage is similar to that of a [[ | The M68 ALIM is primarily used in an anti-vehicle capacity used by UNSCDF ground forces, though it can be used to devastating effect against infantry. It is often seen mounted on the Warthog in the same manner as the M41 LAAG, and while it does not possess the LAAG's extreme rate of fire, it displays near-pinpoint accuracy and overwhelming firepower, usually killing infantry targets with a single shot, and heavily damaging those in the immediate vicinity of where the round impacts. Its intended usage is similar to that of a [[M39 rocket turret]], though the rocket turret does not possess the all-around utility and adaptability of the M68 ALIM and causes much more collateral damage. | ||
===Advantages=== | ===Advantages=== | ||