Coelacanth/Gauss

"Gauss technology provides a powerful weapon system for SWS's. Offering heavy firepower compared with earlier models, and uses proprietary X-Com technology."

The Coelacanth/Gauss uses a replica of the same tracked chassis used by the Gas Cannon and Aqua Jet Coelacanths. Therefore it suffers the same limitations as the two earlier SWS.

The Coelacanth/Gauss is vastly superior in that it has a high powered variation of the Heavy Gauss as a turret. It is more powerful and efficient than the handheld variant.

Vital Statistics

Cost:	Manufacture only. $500,000
Manufacturing Requirements:	1200 Engineer hours
Research Requirements:	Gauss Cannon, Manta

Tracked Tank Specs
Time Units	70
Health	90
Energy	100
Bravery	110
Reactions	20
Firing Accuracy	60
Throwing Accuracy	0
Strength	60
Psionic Strength	100
Psionic Skill	0
Armour
Front	90
Left/Right	75
Rear	60
Under	60

Gauss Cannon Specifications
Ammunition
Type	Gauss Beam
Damage	120 Laser
Rounds	50
Manufacture Price	$200
Manufacture Requirements	Gauss Cannon, Manta
Sale Price	$200
Firing Modes	Accuracy	Cost
Aimed	85%(51%)	75%(52)
Snap	50%(30%)	33%(23)
Auto	n/a	n/a
Numbers in parenthesis are the actual values after modified by the chassis' abilities. Actual costs are in fixed Time Units

Notes

Very rough notes

• Gauss SWS uses Craft Gauss Cannon rounds
• Explain serious ammo arming errors when loading and unloading from transport
  • Offer theory: Because Gauss SWS was originally Laser HWP, an ammo-less tank, ammo handling was never implemented properly.
• Explore possible arming error when returning from a mission (possible loss of unspent ammo?)

See Also

Tracked Tank Stats