Gauss Rifle

Weapons & Gear · Source: Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Fallout 76

Overview

The Gauss Rifle is a pre-war electromagnetic coilgun that accelerates 2mm EC cartridges to hypersonic velocities. It is one of the most powerful and precise ballistic weapons in existence.

History & Development

Developed as an experimental military program before the war, the Gauss Rifle never saw mass production, leaving only small numbers in military caches. Post-war researchers and factions have continued to reverse-engineer its coilgun mechanism. Its rare ammunition is manufactured only by advanced workshops.

Technical Specifications

The rifle uses electromagnetic coils to launch 2mm EC rounds at extreme speed, delivering massive armor-piercing damage. It charges before each shot, making it less forgiving in close combat, and requires a short reload cycle. Its accuracy and penetration are unmatched among small arms.

Wasteland Usage & Variants

Gauss weapons are prized by elite operators, including Brotherhood marksmen and high-level mercenaries. Variants include scoped sniper configurations and, in Appalachia, full-auto gauss miniguns and shotguns. Finding one is a defining moment for any wasteland gunslinger.

Notable Appearances

The Gauss Rifle appears in Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76, with notable examples found in military bunkers and sold by top-tier vendors.

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