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==General Information==
 
==General Information==
  
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The Heavy Gauss Cannon is Gauss technology's answer to the [[Gas Cannon]] (GC-AP).  
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'''Gas Cannon Official Entry'''
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<p style="text-indent:1em;">''"The heavy Gauss is cumbersome, but extremely effective. It operates with 3 particle accelerators and is virtually unstoppable. The anti-proton stream is confined inside a Gallium Arsenide shell that implodes on impact releasing the anti-matter.''</p>
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{{Ref Close | Source: Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}
  
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The Heavy Gauss Cannon very closely matches the Gas Cannon in performance, although snapshots are less accurate and aimed shots are slower to perform. In return, it has greater stopping power and a larger ammunition supply. Even with the Gauss damage penalties against aliens, it is capable of dealing a good amount of damage.
 
  
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This weapon unfortunately does not curry much favour amongst many X-COM players for an endless number of reasons that go beyond the scope of this article. However, one of the most common complaints is the huge performance disparity between Sonic weapons. This even extends to its [[Gauss Rifle|predecessor]]. To its credit, the Heavy Gauss Cannon is easy and relatively cheap to manufacture. It is also one of the stepping stones towards securing the highly profitable craft Gauss Cannon.  
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[[Image:Heavy_gauss.gif|frame|The Heavy Gauss.]]
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[[Image:Heavy_gauss_clip.gif|frame|The Heavy Gauss clip.]]
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The Heavy Gauss Cannon is a slow but powerful cannon that deals heavy Gauss damage. It is Gauss technology's answer to the [[Gas Cannon]] (GC-AP).
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The Heavy Gauss Cannon very closely matches the Gas Cannon in performance, although snapshots are less accurate and aimed shots are slower to perform. In return, it has greater stopping power and a larger ammunition supply. 
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While a formidable weapon in its own right, the Heavy Gauss Cannon does not curry much favour amongst many X-COM players for a large number of reasons. Though they are beyond the scope of this article, the most common reason is probably the huge performance disparity between the Heavy Gauss Cannon and the Sonic weapons as well as its own [[Gauss Rifle|predecessor]].  
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To its credit, the Heavy Gauss Cannon is easy and relatively cheap to manufacture and does not need exotic materials. It is also one of the stepping stones towards securing the highly profitable craft Gauss Cannon.  
  
 
'''Note:''' Gauss weapons must be manufactured  
 
'''Note:''' Gauss weapons must be manufactured  
  
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Prior to Sonic weapons, the Heavy Gauss makes a good early-game replacement for the Gas Cannon when it is used with armour piercing rounds. This leaves the Gas Cannon free to work with high explosive or phosphor rounds.  
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Prior to Sonic weapons, the Heavy Gauss makes a good early-game replacement for the Gas Cannon's armour piercing role. This leaves the Gas Cannon free to work with high explosive or phosphor rounds.  
  
 
This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Heavy Laser]].
 
This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Heavy Laser]].
  
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==Comparison to UFO: EUs Heavy Laser==
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See: [[Heavy Laser vs Heavy Gauss]]
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* Moderate Accuracy
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* High Power
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* Heavy
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* Bulky
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* Slow
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* Low Ammo
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* Manufactured
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* Gauss Damage
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==Weapon Statistics==
 
==Weapon Statistics==
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[[Image:Heavy_gauss.gif|frame|The Heavy Gauss.]]
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==Ammo Statistics==
 
==Ammo Statistics==
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[[Image:Heavy_gauss_clip.gif|frame|The Heavy Gauss clip.]]
 
  
 
'''Heavy Gauss Clip'''
 
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** Required Workspace: 4
 
** Required Workspace: 4
  
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== Notes ==  
  
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* The heavy Gauss is cumbersome, but extremely effective. It operates with 3 particle accelerators and is virtually unstoppable. The anti-proton stream is confined inside a Gallium Arsenide shell that implodes on impact releasing the anti-matter.
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* Prerequisite for the [[Gauss Cannon]] submarine weapon.  
  
 
==See Also==
 
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* [[Gauss Pistol]]
 
* [[Gauss Pistol]]
 
* [[Gauss Rifle]]
 
* [[Gauss Rifle]]
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* [[Heavy Laser vs Heavy Gauss]]
  
  

Revision as of 11:18, 7 April 2010

General Information

UFOpaedia entry

Gas Cannon Official Entry

"The heavy Gauss is cumbersome, but extremely effective. It operates with 3 particle accelerators and is virtually unstoppable. The anti-proton stream is confined inside a Gallium Arsenide shell that implodes on impact releasing the anti-matter.

Source:


The Heavy Gauss.
The Heavy Gauss clip.

The Heavy Gauss Cannon is a slow but powerful cannon that deals heavy Gauss damage. It is Gauss technology's answer to the Gas Cannon (GC-AP).

The Heavy Gauss Cannon very closely matches the Gas Cannon in performance, although snapshots are less accurate and aimed shots are slower to perform. In return, it has greater stopping power and a larger ammunition supply.

While a formidable weapon in its own right, the Heavy Gauss Cannon does not curry much favour amongst many X-COM players for a large number of reasons. Though they are beyond the scope of this article, the most common reason is probably the huge performance disparity between the Heavy Gauss Cannon and the Sonic weapons as well as its own predecessor.

To its credit, the Heavy Gauss Cannon is easy and relatively cheap to manufacture and does not need exotic materials. It is also one of the stepping stones towards securing the highly profitable craft Gauss Cannon.

Note: Gauss weapons must be manufactured

Prior to Sonic weapons, the Heavy Gauss makes a good early-game replacement for the Gas Cannon's armour piercing role. This leaves the Gas Cannon free to work with high explosive or phosphor rounds.

This weapon appears in Terror from the Deep. For the UFO: Enemy Unknown equivalent, refer to the Heavy Laser.


Key Features
Pros Cons
  • Moderate Accuracy
  • High Power
  • Heavy
  • Bulky
  • Slow
  • Low Ammo
  • Manufactured
  • Gauss Damage



Weapon Statistics

Heavy Gauss

  • Size: 3 high x 2 wide
  • Firing Accuracy:
    • 50% Snapshot
    • 90% Aimed
  • Firing Cost:
    • 40% Snapshot
    • 80% Aimed
  • Selling Cost: $61,000
  • Build Cost: $32,000
    • 700 Technician Hours
    • Required Workspace: 4

Ammo Statistics

Heavy Gauss Clip

  • Size: 1 high x 1 wide
  • Damage: 75 Gauss Beam
  • Ammo Capacity: 10
  • Selling Cost: $3,220
  • Build Cost: $4,000
    • 70 Technician Hours
    • Required Workspace: 4

Notes

See Also


TFTD Badge Terror From The Deep: Equipment (TFTD)
Armor Diving Suit • Plastic Aqua Armor • Ion Armor • Magnetic Ion Armor
Weapons Dart Gun • Jet Harpoon • Gas Cannon • Hydro-Jet Cannon • Torpedo Launcher • Thermal Tazer

Magna-Blast Grenade • Particle Disturbance Grenade • Magna-Pack Explosive
Gauss Pistol • Gauss Rifle • Heavy Gauss
Sonic Pistol • Sonic-Blasta Rifle • Sonic Cannon • Sonic Pulser • Thermal Shok Launcher • Disruptor Pulse Launcher
Vibro Blade• Thermic Lance • Heavy Thermic Lance

Portable Equipment Dye Grenade • Particle Disturbance Sensor • Medi-Kit • Chemical-flare • M.C. Disruptor • M.C. Reader • Zrbite
SWS Coelacanth/G. Cannon • Coelacanth/Aqua Jet • Coelacanth/Gauss • Displacer/Sonic • Displacer/PWT
Data Weapon Summaries • TFTD Item destruction table • SWS/Terror Unit Innate Weapons
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