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|articles1 =[[Gauss pistol (Fallout 2)|PPK12 Gauss pistol]]
 
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|articles2 =[[Gauss pistol (Fallout Tactics)|PPK12 Gauss pistol]]
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|articles2 =[[Gauss pistol (Wastelanders)|Gauss pistol]] {{icon|FO76WL}}
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|articles3 =[[Gauss pistol (Van Buren)|Unnamed Gauss pistol]]
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'''Gauss pistols''' are hand-held weapons utilizing electromagnetic coils to propel metal slugs at extremely high velocities. They fire an incredibly small [[2mm EC]] round at speeds just under the speed of light, tearing through just about any armor.
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'''Gauss pistols''' are hand-held weapons utilizing electromagnetic coils to propel metal slugs at extremely high velocities. They fire an incredibly small [[2mm EC]] round at tremendous speed, tearing through just about any armor.
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==Models==
 
==Models==
 
===PPK12 Gauss pistol===
 
===PPK12 Gauss pistol===
 
[[File:Fo2 Gauss Pistol.png|80px|right]]
 
[[File:Fo2 Gauss Pistol.png|80px|right]]
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[[File:F76WL Gauss pistol.png|80px|right]]
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{{Gamearticle|FO2|FO76WL|FOT|link=PPK12 Gauss pistol|link2=Gauss pistol (Wastelanders)}}
The PPK12 is a weapon of [[Germany|German]] design and the only type of Gauss pistol seen in the ''Fallout'' games. It has a very compact design, a very fast rate of fire but a ridiculous amount of recoil, unlike the more stable [[Gauss rifle (Fallout 2)|M72 Gauss rifle]].
 
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<section begin="PPK12"/>The pistol alternative to the [[M72 Gauss rifle]], the PPK-12 is a [[German]] weapon. Although it is used without the stock and features just three conductive stages, the pistol is nevertheless extremely powerful, retaining its big brother's range and penetrative power, at the expense of sheer damage. It is still a respectable weapon in the hands of a competent shooter, capable of piercing all but the strongest armors.<ref>''[[Fallout 2]]'' item description: ''"{39400}{}{PPK12 Gauss Pistol}"''<br />''"{39401}{}{Praised for its range and stopping power, the PPK12 Gauss Pistol is of German design. The pistol uses an electromagnetic field to propel rounds at tremendous speed and punch through almost any armor. Min ST: 4.}"''<br />([[PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2)]])</ref><ref>''[[Fallout Tactics]]'' item description: ''"name_gaussPistol = {PPK12 Gauss Pistol}"''<br />''"desc_gaussPistol = {Praised for its range and stopping power, the PPK12 Gauss Pistol is of German design. The pistol uses an electromagnetic rail to propel 2mm steel rounds at tremendous speed and punch through almost any armour.}"''<br />([[Items.txt]])</ref><section end="PPK12"/>
 
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{{Gamearticle|VB|link1=Gauss pistol (Van Buren)}}
 
{{Gamearticle|VB|link1=Gauss pistol (Van Buren)}}
 
An unnamed Gauss pistol was going to appear in [[Van Buren]].
 
An unnamed Gauss pistol was going to appear in [[Van Buren]].
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==See also==
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* [[Railgun]]
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* [[Gauss rifle]]
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==References==
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[[Category:Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Weapons]]

Revision as of 03:33, 26 April 2020

Gameplay articles
Fallout 2PPK12 Gauss pistol
Fallout 76Gauss pistol Wastelanders
Fallout TacticsPPK12 Gauss pistol
Van BurenUnnamed Gauss pistol
 
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Gametitle-FO2Gametitle-FO76 WLGametitle-FOTGametitle-VB

Gauss pistols are hand-held weapons utilizing electromagnetic coils to propel metal slugs at extremely high velocities. They fire an incredibly small 2mm EC round at tremendous speed, tearing through just about any armor.

Models

PPK12 Gauss pistol

Fo2 Gauss Pistol
F76WL Gauss pistol

The pistol alternative to the M72 Gauss rifle, the PPK-12 is a German weapon. Although it is used without the stock and features just three conductive stages, the pistol is nevertheless extremely powerful, retaining its big brother's range and penetrative power, at the expense of sheer damage. It is still a respectable weapon in the hands of a competent shooter, capable of piercing all but the strongest armors.[1][2]

Unnamed Gauss pistol

VBGaussPistol
Gameplay article: Van Buren

An unnamed Gauss pistol was going to appear in Van Buren.

See also

References

  1. Fallout 2 item description: "{39400}{}{PPK12 Gauss Pistol}"
    "{39401}{}{Praised for its range and stopping power, the PPK12 Gauss Pistol is of German design. The pistol uses an electromagnetic field to propel rounds at tremendous speed and punch through almost any armor. Min ST: 4.}"
    (PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))
  2. Fallout Tactics item description: "name_gaussPistol = {PPK12 Gauss Pistol}"
    "desc_gaussPistol = {Praised for its range and stopping power, the PPK12 Gauss Pistol is of German design. The pistol uses an electromagnetic rail to propel 2mm steel rounds at tremendous speed and punch through almost any armour.}"
    (Items.txt)