buster rifle

A type of fictional weapon appearing in Gundam Wing.

The signature weapon of Wing Gundam, loaded with three energy cartridges. While it functions like a regular beam rifle, its output is adjustable, with a full powered, single shot capable of destroying multiple Mobile Suits at the expense of consuming a full energy cartridge.

It is loaded with three energy cartridges. Thus, the Buster Rifle can only fire full powered shots up to three times before needing a reload.

Wing Gundam Zero and Wing Gundam Zero Custom are both equipped with Twin Buster Rifle, a double-barreled version which has more than twice the firepower of the Wing's Buster Rifle and a full powered, single shot from the former is capable of destroying a space habitat. It can also be split into a pair of guns for dual wielding purposes, such as the Rolling Buster Rifle attack. Lastly, it can fire full powered shots several times without running out of energy due to it being powered by the Gundam's reactor instead of using energy cartridges.