Scattergun

From Wing Commander Encyclopedia

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.