Gauss Cannon: Difference between revisions
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[Image:Warthog-gauss.jpg|thumb|Gauss Cannon on Hog]]The '''Gauss Cannon''' is an anti-vehicle weapon usually mounted on a [[UNSC]] [[Warthog]]. It uses burst damage, unlike the continous damage of the chaingun. It is relatively powerful, also being known as the anti-vehicle Warthog. It uses the same Magnetic Accelerator technology as the orbital [[MAC gun]] defense system. It is, in essence, a pint sized version. It can kill infantry in one hit, two if they have an [[Overshield]], and can destroy things most effectively. Due to its power, speed and manueverability, it is a good weapon against [[Wraiths]]. | [[Image:Warthog-gauss.jpg|thumb|Gauss Cannon on Hog]]The '''Gauss Cannon''' is an anti-vehicle weapon usually mounted on a [[UNSC]] [[Warthog]]. It uses burst damage, unlike the continous damage of the chaingun. It is relatively powerful, also being known as the anti-vehicle Warthog. It uses the same Magnetic Accelerator technology as the orbital [[MAC gun]] defense system. It is, in essence, a pint sized version. It can kill infantry in one hit, two if they have an [[Overshield]], and can destroy things most effectively. Due to its power, speed and manueverability, it is a good weapon against [[Wraiths]]. | ||
This weapon uses a set of magnets used to propel a 25mm slug | This weapon uses a set of magnets used to propel a 25mm slug of depleted uranium, a very dence heavy metal, at high speeds. The raw mass and great speeds of the projectile is the key to the stopping power and performace of the gauss cannon. Unlike the chain-fed system of feed that the M41 machine gun uses, this cannon uses a tube to draw slugs from it's ammunition drum mounted below the cannon. | ||
In [[Halo 2]], this version of the Warthog seems to have replaced the M12 LAAV version of the Warthog, which featured three [[Rocket Launcher]]s. That version became problematic due to the prodigous reload time necessary for the launchers. | In [[Halo 2]], this version of the Warthog seems to have replaced the M12 LAAV version of the Warthog, which featured three [[Rocket Launcher]]s. That version became problematic due to the prodigous reload time necessary for the launchers. | ||
Revision as of 02:27, December 29, 2006
The Gauss Cannon is an anti-vehicle weapon usually mounted on a UNSC Warthog. It uses burst damage, unlike the continous damage of the chaingun. It is relatively powerful, also being known as the anti-vehicle Warthog. It uses the same Magnetic Accelerator technology as the orbital MAC gun defense system. It is, in essence, a pint sized version. It can kill infantry in one hit, two if they have an Overshield, and can destroy things most effectively. Due to its power, speed and manueverability, it is a good weapon against Wraiths.
This weapon uses a set of magnets used to propel a 25mm slug of depleted uranium, a very dence heavy metal, at high speeds. The raw mass and great speeds of the projectile is the key to the stopping power and performace of the gauss cannon. Unlike the chain-fed system of feed that the M41 machine gun uses, this cannon uses a tube to draw slugs from it's ammunition drum mounted below the cannon.
In Halo 2, this version of the Warthog seems to have replaced the M12 LAAV version of the Warthog, which featured three Rocket Launchers. That version became problematic due to the prodigous reload time necessary for the launchers.
