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This is a lore summary, presenting intradiegetic or in-universe information about the subject. For game characteristics and similar data, consult the table on the right.
Game-specific articles
Fallout 22mm EC
Fallout 42mm EC
Fallout 762mm EC
FO Tactics2mm EC
Van Buren2mm EC
 
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2mm Electromagnetic Cartridge (aka 2mm EC) is an ammunition type in Fallout 2, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel, and was to appear in Van Buren.

Background[]

This type of ammunition was designed specifically for use in Gauss weapons. It comes pre-packaged with 2mm ferromagnetic slugs and a battery containing the necessary charge for powering the accelerator coils.

Magazine types[]

Box[]

2mm EC in FO2, FOT, and Van Buren
2mm EC in FO2, FOT, and Van Buren
Gameplay articles:

A German-designed box magazine for use with the M72 Gauss rifle and the PPK12 Gauss pistol.

Pan[]

2mm EC in Fallout 4
2mm EC in Fallout 4
Gameplay articles:

A pan magazine is used for the Gauss rifle in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.