[quote=Vash]
I think that the Gauss Rifle would actually be a very nice addition to the squad, but not as an actual sniper. Maybe as a slow firing, long range DMR with a low powered scope due to the projectile speed being lower than a standard bullet. 
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Ok, this is old, and I don't wanna offend
BUT
A gauss rifle, is a magnetically accelerated ferrous projectile cannon that probably uses a room temperature superconductor in the game
See, that would make it FAR faster than a normal gun
And more powerful
Physics is a fun thing to be learning
(Unless you're like me and don't like studying a lot. Still I love it)