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− | The Heavy Gauss | + | The Heavy Gauss 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 | + | The Heavy Gauss 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 | + | While a formidable weapon in its own right, the Heavy Gauss 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 of the Heavy Gauss against the Sonic weapons and its [[Gauss Rifle|predecessor]]. |
− | To its credit, the Heavy Gauss | + | To its credit, the Heavy Gauss is easy and relatively cheap to manufacture and does not need exotic materials. It is a necessary stepping stone for the highly profitable craft [[Gauss Cannon]]. |
'''Note:''' Gauss weapons must be manufactured | '''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. | + | Prior to the 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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General Information
UFOpaedia entry |
Heavy Gauss 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. |
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The Heavy Gauss 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 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 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 of the Heavy Gauss against the Sonic weapons and its predecessor.
To its credit, the Heavy Gauss is easy and relatively cheap to manufacture and does not need exotic materials. It is a necessary stepping stone for the highly profitable craft Gauss Cannon.
Note: Gauss weapons must be manufactured
Prior to the 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.
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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
- Prerequisite for the Gauss Cannon submarine weapon.
See Also