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M-7 Lancer
The M-7 Lancer is an assault rifle manufactured by Hahne-Kedar that features a built-in heat dispersal system and automatic fire. Introduced to Systems Alliance troops during the First Contact War of 2157 CE, the Lancer earned a reputation as a finely-crafted, reliable weapon that could also pack a punch, and remained a staple in the Alliance military as late as 2183. By 2186, however, the Lancer was largely replaced as the Alliance soldier's standard weapon by the M-8 Avenger and N7 Valkyrie, similar assault rifle models that incorporated modern innovations such as interchangeable thermal clips and higher-velocity rounds. Nonetheless, weapon collectors continue to hold the increasingly rare Lancer in high esteem. An unknown master weaponsmith refurbished one Lancer which was stored within the Citadel Archives before being recovered by Commander Shepard. more...