M-27 Scimitar

The M-27 Scimitar Assault Shotgun is a shotgun from Mass Effect 2.

In-Game Description
An elite military shotgun capable of rapid fire, this weapon is deadly at short range but ineffective at long range. It is effective against shields and biotic barriers but weak against armor.

Manufactured by Ariake Technologies, the Scimitar features twin mass effect generators, giving it a more rapid rate of fire than a traditional shotgun. This weapon was created for the Eclipse mercenary band, but it is rapidly becoming popular with Blood Pack mercenaries as well.

Acquisition
Found during Samara's recruitment mission on Illium. It is located in the room with a weapons locker, after taking the elevator to the mercenary base, and fighting through the first wave of Eclipse mercenaries. The room also has a hallway that leads to Elnora's hiding place. If you missed that one, you can find another M-27 Scimitar after your encounter with Niftu Cal, just before the final encounter with Captain Wasea.

Squad Use
This weapon can be used by Grunt, Jack, Jacob and Tali.

Trivia

 * The Scimitar is likely named after a type of sword.
 * In Mass Effect, the Scimitar line of shotguns were manufactured by Elkoss Combine. In Mass Effect 2, this is likely to be an error, given that Ariake Technologies generally incorporates Japanese terms in their equipment naming.
 * The appearance of the Scimitar line of shotguns resembles the default shotgun from Mass Effect.
 * The Scimitar line of shotguns in Mass Effect were red with white stripes whereas the Mass Effect 2 version has a solid white color.