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Weapons Overview Gauss Rifles are weapons that appear in Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.
Background[edit]
The Gauss Rifle utilizes magnetic induction to propel projectiles to high speeds.[1] The German M72 variant fires 2mm EC steel rounds.[2][3] A U.S. Army variant was developed and used before the Great War and in the Battle of Anchorage.[4][5]
Models[edit]
Behind the Scenes[edit]
The Gauss Rifle and Enhanced Gauss Rifle were set to appear in the canceled game, Fallout Extreme.
Gallery[edit]
M72 Gauss Rifle as seen in Fallout Tactics.
Gauss Rifle as seen in Operation: Anchorage
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Fallout 4 loading screens: "The Gauss Rifle uses magnetic induction to propel a projectile at incredible, and devastating speed. Each shot can be "charged" for maximum damage by keeping the trigger held in for a moment before releasing."
- ↑ Fallout 2 item description: "{39200}{}{M72 Gauss Rifle}"
"{39201}{}{The M72 rifle is of German design. It uses an electromagnetic field to propel rounds at tremendous speed... and pierce almost any obstacle. Its range, accuracy and stopping power is almost unparalleled. Min ST: 6.}"
(PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2)) - ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_gaussRifle = {M72 Gauss Rifle}"
"desc_gaussRifle = {The M72 rifle is of German design. It uses an electromagnetic field to propel 2mm steel rounds at tremendous speed... and pierce almost any obstacle. Its range, accuracy and stopping power is almost unparalleled.}"
(Items.txt) - ↑ Thumbnail of "Prototype Gauss Rifle" Creation
- ↑ Creation Club description: "Wielded with deadly effect before the Great War, the Prototype Gauss Rifle uses electromagnetic induction to shoot a projectile at tremendous speed. It is, in essence, a sniper's best friend."