Anti-Machine Scattergun

An anti-machine scattergun (AMS) is a special type of kinetic shotgun that is specially designed for use against synthetics. Unlike organics, synths usually have redundant systems, and do not always have critical components located in a singular known location, like the head. A single bullet placed centre mass, or even a headshot, is therefore unlikely to stop a hostile synth in their tracks. The AMS solves this issue by firing tiny conductive metal shards; these embed themselves throughout a synth’s body, causing shorts in all systems and usually leading to instant failure. However, the velocity of most AMS weapons makes them unsuitable for combat against heavily armoured synthetics. AMS weapons are Class 2 Restricted under Coalition law.