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Message no. 1
From: Matt Hufstetler <gt2778a@*****.GATECH.EDU>
Subject: Tank Mounted Railgun
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 1994 15:16:39 -0500
> >>>Query on tank--mounted rail cannon>>>>
>
> I really don't want to contemplate the firepower of this puppy.
> However, the book states, I believe, that it is equivilant to a 130mm
> conventional. I don't know why this vehicle or weapon was ever
> introduced into this game--it is clearly so far beyond the normal scope
> of this system that it is ridiculous.
> <<< Chap with wings. Five rounds rapid, fire!!!!!>>>

The MBT from the Rigger's Black Book has a Gausse Cannon on it.
Thankfully DLOH and others witheld all the stats on it.
(But the damage code has been estimated at 1G..... That is 1, GOD...)

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