We have machine pistols, revolvers, and PEW PEW LAZER BEEMS, so why not shotguns, too?

I've always appreciated the psychological and physical effect of these wondrous,
dangerous tools of destruction, and I KNOW there are like-minded individuals out there.

So come on over, friends, and tell me what you think.

The inestimable boomstick line would have multiple features in common:

Rather slow firing speed, with one or two exceptions.
Bullet spread, like the autoguns, except not.
Low range. I mean, it's a SHOTGUN.
Amount of pellets fired increases with Star rating.
Somewhat slow charge time.
Long reload time.

FOR EXAMPLE:

Coach Gun

One veteran Knight had this relic stashed away in his quarters,
and recently came out with a very good- and working-
copy made from spare parts.

Normal damage

Low Damage

Two-Shot, Four-Pellet Spread

Very Slow

One-Star

Chance of Knockdown/Stagger on target.

Charge Attack: Increases range by 50%, Increases damage by 30%, Reduces spread by 50%,
Knockback on user.
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Flechette Gun

Like a shotgun, but now, instead of boring pellets, it fires
scrap metal found in the Clockworks! Take care while firing.

Piercing Damage

Low-Med Damage

Two-Shot, Four-Pellet Spread

Quite Slow

Two-Star

Charge Attack: Increases range by 50%, Increases damage by 30%, Reduces spread by 50%,
Knockback on user.
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Lever-Action Shotgun

An average shotgun fitted with a lever-action reload device,
increasing firing speed.

Basic Damage

Low-Med Damage

Three-Shot, Five-Pellet Spread

Medium Speed

Three-Star

Charge Attack: Increases range by 20%, Increases damage by 30%, Increases Spread by 30%,
Fires four rounds in 1.5 seconds, user is stationary while firing.
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Dispersion Rifle

One Tech Knight thought physical ammo just wasn't cutting it,
so he whipped this up. He's wrong, but hey! New gun!

Elemental Damage

Med Damage

One-Shot, 45-degree Spread

Slow Reload

Three-Star

Low Chance of causing Medium Stun on target.

Charge Attack: Increases Range by 50%, Increases Damage by 30%, Wide Beam instead of
Spread Shot, Fair Chance of causing Medium Stun, Knockback on user.
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Wave Motion Gun

We advise against firing this near anything. Ever. For serious.

Elemental Damage

High Damage

One-Shot, 50-degree Spread

Slow Reload

Five-Star

Fair Chance of causing Medium Stun on target, Fair Chance of causing Medium Death on Target's Family.

Charge-Attack: Increases Range by 50%, Increases Damage by 30%, Wide Beam,
Very Short-Range Spread Shot, Good Chance of causing Heavy Stun on Target, Knockback
on user and target and possibly world.
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Hopefully, this gives you some idea of what I'm angling for.

So please, give me any thoughts you may have.