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==General Information==
 
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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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The end development in man-portable Gauss weaponry, the Heavy Gauss fires encased anti-protons at the enemy.  However, the weapon fails to impress for several reasons.  It is cumbersome, slow to aim, and has a small clip.  While the best man can create, it isn't good enough to work on the stronger aliens.  Much apart from all that, the Sonic Pistol exceeds this weapon in almost every category, making this weapon only seldom used by X-Com.
 
  
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==Comparison to UFO Mirror: [[Heavy Laser]]==
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{{Infobox module/weapon
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| weapon = Heavy Gauss
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| height = 3
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| width = 2
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| weight = 18
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| grip = Two-Handed
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| damagethreshold = 20
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| weaponimage = [[Image:Heavy_gauss.gif]]
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| acc_auto = -
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| acc_snap = 50
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| acc_aim = 90
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| fcost_auto = -
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| fcost_snap = 40
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| fcost_aim = 80
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| saleprice = 61000
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| research =
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| acquisition ={{Manufacturing|32000|700|4| -}}
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| weapon = Heavy Gauss
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| ammo = Heavy Gauss Clip
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| weight = 4
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| height = 1
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| width = 1
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| damagethreshold = 70
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| ammoimage = [[Image:Heavy_gauss_clip.gif]]
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| damage = 75 Gauss Beam
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| capacity = 10
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| saleprice = 3220
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| research =
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| acquisition ={{Manufacturing|4000|70|4| -}}
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The Heavy Gauss is even worse than it's predecessor, as hard as that may be to believe.  While Aimed accuracy is up by a meager 6%, firing takes longer in both modes, the shot isn't as powerful as the Heavy Laser, and the clip is small.  The weapon is also quite heavy when loaded, making it cumbersome for even a heavy weapons trooper.
 
  
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==Weapon Statistics==
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The Heavy Gauss, or Heavy Gauss Cannon, is a slow but powerful weapon that deals Gauss damage. It is the Gauss technology near equivalent of a [[Gas Cannon]] armed with GC-AP rounds.
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[[Image:Heavy_gauss.gif|frame|The Heavy Gauss.]]
 
  
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'''Heavy Gauss'''
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The Heavy Gauss closely matches the Gas Cannon in performance, although snapshots are less accurate and aimed shots are slower. In return, it has greater stopping power and a slightly larger ammunition supply. Weapon weight is slightly increased while clip weight is decreased. 
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* Size: 3 high x 2 wide
 
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* Firing Accuracy:
 
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** 50% Snapshot
 
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** 90% Aimed
 
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* Firing Cost:
 
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** 40% Snapshot
 
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** 80% Aimed
 
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* Selling Cost: $61,000
 
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* Build Cost: $32,000
 
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** 700 Technician Hours
 
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** Required Workspace: 4
 
  
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==Ammo Statistics==
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As with all Gauss weapons, the Heavy Gauss and its ammunition can be easily mass produced as they do not require any exotic materials for construction.  
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[[Image:Heavy_gauss_clip.gif|frame|The Heavy Gauss clip.]]
 
  
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'''Heavy Gauss Clip'''
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Research for the Heavy Gauss is required to access the highly profitable craft [[Gauss Cannon]].
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* Size: 1 high x 1 wide
 
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* Damage: 75 Gauss Beam
 
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* Ammo Capacity: 10
 
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* Selling Cost: $3,220
 
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* Build Cost: $4,000
 
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** 70 Technician Hours
 
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** Required Workspace: 4
 
  
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==USOpaedia==
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'''Note:''' Gauss weapons must be manufactured
  
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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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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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* Gauss Damage
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|{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" |'''Pros'''
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* Moderate Accuracy
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* Moderate 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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== Notes ==
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* Prerequisite for the [[Gauss Cannon]] submarine weapon and the [[Coelacanth/Gauss]].
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==Recommendations==
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The Heavy Gauss is generally considered a poor weapon, due to being outclassed by the weapons around it. The [[Sonic Pistol]] and [[Sonic-Blasta Rifle]] have better power, accuracy, weight and clip size. Worse, its prerequisite the [[Gauss Rifle]] is only slightly less powerful, and fires three times as fast with the same accuracy.
  
 
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* [[Gauss Pistol]]
 
* [[Gauss Pistol]]
 
* [[Gauss Rifle]]
 
* [[Gauss Rifle]]
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* [[Heavy Laser vs Heavy Gauss]]
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 08:11, 16 January 2020

General Information

Heavy Gauss

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: Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia


Heavy Gauss
Size
(h x w) 		3 x 2 Heavy gauss.gif
Weight 18
D. Threshold 20
Grip Two-Handed
TU Cost Accuracy
Auto -% -%
Snapshot 40% 50%
Aimed 80% 90%
Sale Price $61,000
Research
Manufacture
Cost $32,000
Technician Hours 700
Workspace 4
Materials -
Heavy Gauss Clip
Size
(h x w) 		1 × 1 Heavy gauss clip.gif
Weight 4
D. Threshold 70
Damage 75 Gauss Beam
Capacity 10
Sale Price $3,220
Research
Manufacture
Cost $4,000
Technician Hours 70
Workspace 4
Materials -


The Heavy Gauss, or Heavy Gauss Cannon, is a slow but powerful weapon that deals Gauss damage. It is the Gauss technology near equivalent of a Gas Cannon armed with GC-AP rounds.

The Heavy Gauss closely matches the Gas Cannon in performance, although snapshots are less accurate and aimed shots are slower. In return, it has greater stopping power and a slightly larger ammunition supply. Weapon weight is slightly increased while clip weight is decreased.

As with all Gauss weapons, the Heavy Gauss and its ammunition can be easily mass produced as they do not require any exotic materials for construction.

Research for the Heavy Gauss is required to access the highly profitable craft Gauss Cannon.

Note: Gauss weapons must be manufactured

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

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

Notes

Recommendations

The Heavy Gauss is generally considered a poor weapon, due to being outclassed by the weapons around it. The Sonic Pistol and Sonic-Blasta Rifle have better power, accuracy, weight and clip size. Worse, its prerequisite the Gauss Rifle is only slightly less powerful, and fires three times as fast with the same accuracy.

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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