The Federation assault rifle in 2380
The Federation assault rifle was a high powered particle weapon utilized by Starfleet's hazard teams in 2380. Designed by Starfleet Security and enhanced by Ensign Korban, the new Federation assault rifle proves to be a more effective short range weapon than the compression phaser rifle and therefore is the weapon of choice in close quarters combat. With more of a shotgun feel, the assault rifle's primary firing mode's spread plasma burst does heavy damage at close range, but is less effective at longer distances. Its alternate fire launches a powerful plasma bolt, which can disintegrate a target from short to medium range.