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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''' ('''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> | ||
==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 asychonous 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/community/blog-posts/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 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,<ref name=universe/> though its precise mechanisms remain highly classified.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/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 == | ||
*'''''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'' Gauss Turret''': Produces lingering area-of-effect damage. | * '''''[[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'' Gauss Turret''': Produces lingering area-of-effect damage. | ||
[[File:REQ Card - Gauss Turret ONI.png]] | [[File:REQ Card - Gauss Turret ONI.png]] | ||
==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 he/she is invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired. | 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. Look speed is also drastically increased in comparison to other weapons. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5GC-M555.jpg|Concept art of the M555 Gauss cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5GC-M555.jpg|Concept art of the M555 Gauss cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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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&M555.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Jameson Locke]] using an M555 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-M555HUD.png|Heads-up display of an M555 on the back of an [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] on [[Recurve]]. | File:H5G-M555HUD.png|Heads-up display of an M555 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-M555HUD1.png|Heads-up display of a stationary M555 on [[Guillotine]]. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Sources== | == List of appearances == | ||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | |||
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