EDF Gauss Rifle

Assault Rifle has other meanings. See Assault Rifle (disambiguation) for other uses.

EDF Gauss rifle
Faction	Earth Defence Force
Type	Magnetic Accelerator Rifle
Location	Oasis/badlands
Power	High
Range	High
Rate of Fire	Medium
Special	High shell velocity can daze troops, tip over vehicles, break through walls
Clip/Ammo	18/54
Fire	Fully automatic
Melee	Buttstock bash

The EDF Gauss Rifle is a powerful portable variant of the Gauss Turret issued to troops of the Earth Defence Force during the Second Martian Revolution. Working on a principle involving a network of electromagnetic coils, the Gauss Rifle can tip vehicles, blow through walls and cause havoc among hostile infantry. It can also send an EDF aircraft flying backwards if shot in the front. Its small magazine makes it impractical for prolonged firefights, but its stopping power and projectile penetration make it a good long-ranged weapon.

The Gauss Rifle is also picked up and used by the insurgent militia of the Red Faction, quickly becoming one of their more favored weapons.

Usage

The Gauss Rifle isn't encountered until the later stages of the game. It is a very good choice for a primary infantry fighting weapon, capable of killing most EDF troopers in a few hits. The weapon is unique amongst the other EDF weapons as it is the only projectile weapon which can cause significant damage to vehicles and structures. In combat the weapon offers the player with a means of breaking apart and shooting through enemy cover. Its projectiles can also blast EDF vehicles, including the AAX Raven backwards and destroy them. While it suffers from a slower rate of fire when compared to other assault weapons, its high damage easily justifies its use.

Gallery

Gauss Rifle lying at the floor

TRIVIA

•Despite filling a battle rifle nich and being electrically powered, the gauss rifle lacks sights of any kind.

•It is unknown if the "magazine" is a battery or capacitor, but must include the slugs.

•Visually and in its operation, the gauss rifle appears to be inspired by a combination of several large firearms such as the USAS-12, SPAS-12, Serbu BFG50-A, Barrett M107, and the Browning Automatic Rifle