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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|''This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo 2, see [[M68 Gauss cannon]].''}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
| name        = M555 Electromagnetic Launcher
| name        = M70 Electromagnetic Launcher
| image        = [[File:H5G-Gauss.png|300px]]
| 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]]
| service      = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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The '''M555 Electromagnetic Launcher''' ('''M555 EL'''),<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 '''M70 Electromagnetic Launcher''' ('''M70 EL'''),<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 ==
== 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 asynchronous 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/news/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 M70 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 asynchronous 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/news/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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== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
When detached, the M555 is loaded with 9 slugs. Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability to the point where they are invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired. Look speed is also drastically increased in comparison to other weapons.
When detached, the M70 is loaded with 9 slugs. Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability to the point where they are invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired. Look speed is also drastically increased in comparison to other weapons.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G GaussCannon Concept 3.jpg|Early shape exploration for the M555.
File:H5G GaussCannon Concept 3.jpg|Early shape exploration for the M70.
File:H5GC-M555.jpg|Concept art of the M555 Gauss cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5GC-M70.jpg|Concept art of the M70 Gauss cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5GC-M555s.jpg|Various concepts of the M555.
File:H5GC-M70s.jpg|Various concepts of the M70.
File:Turret2.png|A Miner using a Gauss cannon during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]].
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 program|Spartan]] [[Jameson Locke]] using an M555 during the Battle of Meridian.
File:H5G-Locke&M70.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Jameson Locke]] using an M70 during the Battle of Meridian.
File:H5G-M555HUD2-Campaign.png|Third-person view of [[Edward Buck]] using a detached M555 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M70HUD2-Campaign.png|Third-person view of [[Edward Buck]] using a detached M70 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M555HUD.png|Heads-up display of an M555 on the back of an [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] on [[Recurve]].
File:H5G-M70HUD.png|Heads-up display of an M70 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-M70HUD1.png|Heads-up display of a stationary M70 on [[Guillotine]].
File:H5G-M555HUD2.png|Heads-up display of an M555 ripped off its tripod.
File:H5G-M70HUD2.png|Heads-up display of an M70 ripped off its tripod.
File:H5G-Venture&M555.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M555 during a [[Warzone]] simulation on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-Venture&M70.jpg|A [[VENTURE-class Mjolnir|Venture]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M70 during a [[Warzone]] simulation on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
</gallery>
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Revision as of 13:44, May 15, 2022

This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo 2, see M68 Gauss cannon.
M70 Electromagnetic Launcher
H5G-Gauss.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Specifications

Ammunition type:

25×130mm M485 HV/FTHPP[1]

Feed system:

9 rounds (detached)
Unlimited (mounted)

Rate of fire:

Semi-automatic

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The M70 Electromagnetic Launcher (M70 EL),[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 M70 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 asynchronous 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: Produces lingering area-of-effect damage.

REQ Card - Gauss Turret ONI.png

Gameplay

When detached, the M70 is loaded with 9 slugs. Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability to the point where they are invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired. Look speed is also drastically increased in comparison to other weapons.

Gallery

  • Early shape exploration for the M70.

    Early shape exploration for the M70.

  • H5GC-M70.jpg

    Concept art of the M70 Gauss cannon for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • H5GC-M70s.jpg

    Various concepts of the M70.

  • A Miner using a Gauss cannon during the Battle of Meridian.

    A Miner using a Gauss cannon during the Battle of Meridian.

  • H5G-Locke&M70.jpg

    Spartan Jameson Locke using an M70 during the Battle of Meridian.

  • H5G-M70HUD2-Campaign.png

    Third-person view of Edward Buck using a detached M70 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • H5G-M70HUD.png

    Heads-up display of an M70 on the back of an M12G1 Gauss Warthog on Recurve.

  • H5G-M70HUD1.png

    Heads-up display of a stationary M70 on Guillotine.

  • H5G-M70HUD2.png

    Heads-up display of an M70 ripped off its tripod.

  • H5G-Venture&M70.jpg

    A Venture-clad Spartan-IV using an M70 during a Warzone simulation on Raid on Apex 7.

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List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint: Gauss Cannon
  2. ^ Halo 5: Guardians
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - A Time to Give Thanks

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