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Guardian Gauss Cannon Class 2

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:

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

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