MP Shotguns

Like fighting at close range? Then shotguns are for you. Shotguns are great for holding pieces of cover where enemies are forced to fight in close proximity. Their ability to deal heavy amounts of damage at a moment’s notice comes in handy when moving through hallways.

Enemies at a distance pose a greater threat to a player armed with nothing but a shotgun. Because the shotgun’s bullets spread once they leave the gun barrel, the full potential damage doesn’t hit the target.

Dhan

The Dhan is a kett semi-automatic weapon that unleashes a single plasma-surrounded projectile capable of causing devastating damage. The Dhan’s large and dense projectiles can knock down opponents and generate magnetic fields sufficient to sustain plasma spheres. “Dhan” appears to translate to “peace-bringer.”

Disciple

A relatively lightweight shotgun originally built in the Milky Way for asari justicars and commandos, the semi-automatic Disciple uses shells packed with microscale submunitions to inflict serious damage. The Initiative has only a small number of Disciples due to the asari’s unwillingness to freely share their design.

Hesh

The semi-automatic Hesh, translated to “order,” is a kett weapon that fires clusters of plasma-surrounded projectiles. Fired rounds are powerful enough to stagger most foes and demand submission from the rest.

M-23 Katana

The M-23 Katana was a popular shotgun among Milky Way soldiers, criminals, and civilians. It was manufactured by Ariake Technologies, an Earth-based company eager to do business with the Andromeda Initiative.

N7 Crusader

This semi-automatic weapon has greater accuracy than most shotguns because it fires an ultra-dense projectile instead of a typical pellet cluster. The Initiative’s stock of N7 Crusaders is heavily modified compared to those used in the Milky Way’s Systems Alliance.

N7 Piranha

An assault shotgun capable of automatic fire, the Piranha is devastating at short range but loses accuracy with distance. In the Milky Way, the Piranha was a “proof of concept” prototype designed by the Bradford Engineering Group. The Initiative procured their Piranhas when the company’s military clients deferred on a full production run.

Reegar Carbine

Designed by the Milky Way’s quarians, the Reegar Carbine is effective against shields and radiates enough energy to harm enemies near the main target. An invisible laser ionizes the air and creates a path for high-amperage electric shock. It was named for the quarian Reegar in recognition of his service against the geth.

Ruzad

A massive, slow-firing krogan shotgun, the Ruzad delivers a forceful blow that staggers any enemy who survives. In krogan’s language, “Ruzad” translates loosely as “judge.” The krogan consider the name more obvious than humorous or ironic.

Scattershot

The Scattershot fires particle blasts that can focus upon a target at range. This focusing effect is a result of advanced Initiative targeting systems and invisible “tracing” of paths for the Remnant-derived energy beams. The Scattershot does not require reloading, but will overheat from continuous use.

Venom

This powerful semi-automatic shotgun fires explosive rounds and—after a short charging period—unleashes clusters of micro-grenades that rebound off obstacles. The Salarian Special Tasks Group designed the Venom for missions into hostile territory and extraction operations.