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The '''M68 Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor''', more commonly known as the '''M68 Gauss Cannon''' (named after nineteenth century physicist [[Wikipedia: Carl Friedrich Gauss|Carl F. Gauss]]),<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 78''</ref> is a [[weapon]] that fires hyper-velocity, high-density projectiles similar to those of a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], except on a much smaller scale.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Game Stats''</ref><ref name="PH">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Palace Hotel]]", ''page 362''</ref> | The '''M68 Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor''', more commonly known as the '''M68 Gauss Cannon''' (named after nineteenth century physicist [[Wikipedia: Carl Friedrich Gauss|Carl F. Gauss]]),<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 78''</ref> is a [[weapon]] that fires hyper-velocity, high-density projectiles similar to those of a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], except on a much smaller scale.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Game Stats''</ref><ref name="PH">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Palace Hotel]]", ''page 362''</ref>{{Ref/Note|1=''"While the Warthog gauss rifle is modeled as a magnetic acceleration cannon, the sound and effects are actually those of a railgun, which operates on a different principle. However, the sound and effects were so cool that we couldn't not use them."''<br />— ferrex providing [http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=27004812 additional information] about the M68.}} Also known among the troops as the "68," "Rail Gun," "Tent Pole," and the "Gas Gun,"<ref name="ENC"/> it can be mounted on a stationary stand, or on the rear of the [[M12G1 Warthog LAAV]]. | ||
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