M-15 Vindicator/ME3SP

Description
A battle rifle that fires in three-round bursts. Favored by assassins and elite mercenaries, and deadly at any range. Manufactured by Elanus Risk Control Services for the Blue Suns mercenary group, the Vindicator is popular in the Terminus Systems.

Acquisition
The M-15 Vindicator can be found during the mission Priority: Mars, in a weapons locker after the tram ride. (It is also purchasable from Kassa Fabrication post-mission if it was missed.)

Player Notes

 * The Vindicator packs a good punch and has better-than-average accuracy, making it a good hybrid between the Mattock and the Avenger.
 * Clip capacity is lower than the Avenger and Phaeston which means you should take a slightly more conservative approach with ammunition.
 * It also has considerable recoil when shooting while on the move, however in cover it is stable enough to land consistent, precise shots. This is complemented by using a scope mod, which allows constant headshots.
 * The main weakness of the Vindicator however is its burst fire, which makes it perform poorly in close quarters, thus it is a poor choice of weapon for a Vanguard.
 * Suggested modding for this rifle includes a stability damper upgrade. The Vindicator can have almost the same degree of accuracy it had in Mass Effect 2 with higher level stability dampers.
 * The Vindicator is a good choice for an Infiltrator, as it is very light when upgraded, and when in cover, can land consistent headshots on an enemy, when combined with headshot bonuses from the Infiltrator tree and ammo powers, can do significant damage to the enemy.