The Verpine heavy shatter rifle represented a specialized iteration of the shatter-based armaments engineered by the insectoid Verpine species. This heavy shatter rifle design prioritized enhanced damage output and improved precision over critical hit chance. Moreover, projectiles launched from this weapon exhibited superior armor-penetrating capabilities, a worthwhile exchange given the added heft. The procurement expense for the Verpine heavy shatter rifle amounted to 45,000 credits.