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 ==Description==
-This weapon uses an Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor to produce a bipolar magnetic field capable of launching a 25mm x 130 projectile at an incredible speed of just under Mach 40, or approximately 13.7km per second.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''[[Palace Hotel]]''</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. As such, it is a commonly used anti-vehicle weapon of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. However, the M68 can also be used to eliminate Covenant infantry units with reasonable effectiveness.
+This weapon uses an Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor to produce a bipolar magnetic field capable of launching a 25mm x 130 projectile at an incredible speed of just under Mach 40, or approximately 13.7km per second.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''[[Palace Hotel]]''</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. As such, it is a commonly used anti-vehicle weapon of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. However, the M68 can also be used to eliminate Covenant infantry units with reasonable effectiveness.
 It is very powerful and very useful against vehicles. However, it is not as effective against infantry as the [[M41 LAAG]]. This is because there is little splash damage and it has a slower rate of fire, but a direct hit will kill most enemies in one shot, or two, if the target has an [[overshield]]. Due to its power and reasonable rate of fire it is a good weapon against [[Wraiths]] and many other vehicles. Its intended usage is similar to that of the [[102mm SC-HE Rocket Turret]].