Scattergun

Scattergun
Damage	30
Max Velocity	1800 klicks per second
Duration	2.5 seconds
Refire Rate	0.25 second
Energy Rating	10

Origin's Official Guide to Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

Scattergun. This is essentially an ion “shotgun.” Multiple beams are emitted from a single crystal, resulting in a destructive force nearly twice as powerful as the common laser blast. The Scattergun has a wider effective range than most weapons.