Gauss rifle

The gauss rifle is a very powerful small arm used by the EDF late in Red Faction: Guerrilla

Description
This is the EDF's portable version of their highly succesful gauss turret. Able to bring a lot of force to bear on a target, the gauss rifle has the power to damage vehicles, soldiers, even rip barricades and buildings to shreds. The EDF use this weapon when they don't want to go around cover to get a direct shot. The gauss rifle fires a powerful enough bolt that destroys cover, clearing the way for small arms fire.

Recommendation: It's best to put the Gauss rifle away when engaging troops. Not only is it weak against them (enemies can be killed quicker with an assault rifle or pistol at the same range), but the bright muzzle flash can obscure the player's vision, making it harder to aim. This isn't a problem with vehicles and structures, obviously, but humans move quickly and have a lower profile.

Properties

 * Ammo/Clip size: 72/16
 * Primary Fire: Semi-Auto gauss bolt
 * Secondary Fire: Melee bash
 * Pros: Super effective against buildings and vehicles
 * Cons: Effectiveness is somewhat against soft bodied targets