Guardian Gauss Cannon

Guardian Gauss Cannon (Class 2)

Fixed-mount high-energy weapon, based on researched Guardian technology. There is a limit of 4 experimental modules per vessel.

— In-Game Description

The Guardian Gauss Cannon is a weapon that utilizes Guardian technology. It can be unlocked through a Technology Broker.

Usage

Compared to a conventional Railgun, the Gauss Cannon draws more power, generates more heat, penetrates armour more effectively, deals somewhat more damage, and has a longer range before damage falloff begins. Unlike AX weaponry it is still highly effective against human ships, though its armour penetration is excessively high for most man-made ships, and a well-Engineered Railgun of the same class will likely outperform a Gauss Cannon against human vessels.

When powered and deployed, Gauss Cannons will emit a cyan glow from their core. This effect is altered by the use of custom Weapon Colours.

Unlocking

Different classes of the Guardian Gauss Cannon can be permanently unlocked for purchase by providing the following Materials to a Guardian Technology Broker:

• Fixed, Class 1
  • 1 Guardian Weapon Blueprint Fragment
  • 12 Guardian Power Conduit
  • 12 Guardian Sentinel Wreckage Components
  • 15 Guardian Sentinel Weapon Parts

• Fixed, Class 2
  • 1 Guardian Weapon Blueprint Fragment
  • 18 Guardian Power Cell
  • 20 Guardian Technology Component
  • 15 Manganese
  • 6 Magnetic Emitter Coil

Specifications

Class	Rating	Mass (T)	Integrity	Power Draw	Distributor Draw	Weapon Mode	Damage Type	Damage	Armour Piercing	ROF	DPS	Thermal Load	Ammo Clip Size	Ammo Maximum	Value (CR)
1	D	2.00	40	1.91	3.80	Fixed	Thermal	22.0	140	1.2	26.5	25	1	80
2	B	4.00	42	2.61	7.20	Fixed	Thermal	38.5	140	1.2	46.4	25	1	80

Engineer Modifications

There are currently no Engineer modification options for the Guardian Gauss Cannon.

Purchase Locations

The Guardian Gauss Cannon is available for purchase at all stations where a Guardian Technology Broker is present after the module has been unlocked.

Class	Rating	System	Station	Weapon Mode	Value
2	B	Shinrarta Dezhra	Jameson Memorial	Fixed
2	B	LHS 20	Ohm City	Fixed
2	B	Mehuenomici	Bohr Gateway	Fixed

Videos

Guardian Gauss Cannons on a Krait MK II

Gallery

Guardian Gauss Cannon concept/render preview

Twin Gauss Cannons on the Medium mounts of a Krait Mk II

Class 1 Guardian Gauss Cannon