Scatter gun/Legends

The scatter gun was a powerful slugthrower that emitted a spray of solid pellets when fired. They could often hit multiple targets or eliminate one target with a single blast. However, its damage decreased as range to the target increased, since the pellets scattered if fired from too far away; this made the weapon more suited for close-quarters combat.

These weapons were common on more backwater worlds where slugthrowers were still the predominant weapon of choice. It and its ammunition's cheap manufacturing cost and utility as a hunting weapon helped maintain its popularity.