"Gauss Rifle" was actually an unscientific name. The weapon in Jason's hands should have technically been classified as a "particle beam projector," as its ammunition was infinitesimally small, consisting entirely of a concentrated stream of protons. The military simply called it a "Gauss Rifle" because the name sounded intimidating.
As Jason pulled the charging ring, a blinding beam of intense blue light erupted from the muzzle.
The proton stream itself was invisible to the naked eye. The brilliant blue flash was actually the result of high-velocity protons violently colliding with atmospheric molecules, supercharging them and instantly converting the air into glowing plasma. In short, the beam was leaving a trail of miniature lightning in its wake.
With a deafening BOOM, a violent explosion detonated exactly 2 kilometers down the corridor!
