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An electromagnetic weapon that uses multiple rails or a single rail with a segmented projectile to fire a spread of flechettes or pellets at hypervelocity. Rail shotguns combine the spread pattern of a conventional shotgun with the penetration and velocity of railgun technology. They are intended for close‑quarters battle, where a single shot can defeat multiple opponents or disable equipment. The spread can be adjusted by varying the pulse timing or using different projectile configurations. Real‑world prototypes are experimental; the main issues are creating a reliable multi‑projectile railgun and managing the recoil and power demands. In fiction, rail shotguns are favored by space marines and cyberpunk enforcers.
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