Related: Mass Effect 2: Every Heavy Pistol & Where to Find Them The M-12 Locust It's capable of dealing accurate shots, but automatic firing increases shot bursts that can lead to inaccurate firing. It holds 50 ammo per clip and has a spare ammo capacity of 450, upgradeable to 495 with the Armor Pack and 675 through research upgrades. However, much like other SMGs, it's not nearly as effective against armor, dealing only one percent bonus damage. The Tempest is excellent against barriers and shields, dealing 1.5 percent bonus damage. Picking it up before answering the radio call is important, otherwise it can be found in a room blocked by a pillar just before speaking with Tali via radio. Fortunately, Shepard doesn't need to buy it, as it can be found during Tali'zorah's recruitment mission on a dead Quarian near the radio. The Tempest is an incredibly expensive weapon that was created by Elanus Risk Management Control for the Eclipse Mercenaries Band. The M-9 Tempest's base damage may be on the lower side, dealing just 14 base damage, but its firing rate of 925 RPM makes it perfect for long, deadly bursts. However, its high recoil rate makes accurate long range shots nearly impossible. Related: Mass Effect 2: Every Ammo Power, Explained The M-9 Tempest One great thing about this weapon is that it's excellent for squadmates, as they are forced to take cover more regularly the M-4 Shuriken helps keep them alive and fighting much longer. It has a moderate recoil, which makes it better than other SMG models for firing shots long range. However, the fact that it is only semi-automatic means constantly spamming the trigger to increase the firing rate and sacrificing accuracy. It fires in three-round bursts, though it can be fired at a higher rate at the expense of accuracy.

This can be upgraded to 264 with the Armor Pack, and 360 with with research modifications. It does 20.5 base damage and 24 shots per clip, with a base spare ammo capacity of 240.

That means, even if it's not tearing armor to shreds, it's still capable of busting through. Incredibly effective against shields and biotic barriers, it offers 1.5 percent bonus damage against them. It may be mediocre against armor, dealing just one percent bonus damage, however this submachine gun piston has a firing rate of 700 RPM.

All classes (aside from Soldiers) will automatically gain the M-4 Shuriken is when embarking on the 'Freedom's Progress' mission.

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