Magnetic weapons technology will let us synthesize alien alloy fragments into a spray-style projectile, and our Rangers can use it to dramatic effect: the closer the better.
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Magnetized weapon technology makes for an especially effective improvement of XCOM's combat shotgun.
Shotgun-style weapons are extremely effective at close range, but their accuracy drops off quickly at longer range.
Use upgrades looted from enemies to improve the Shard Gun's tactical effectiveness.