They have a particular affinity for ripping through shields, as evidenced by the death of Richard L. The pulse technology used in these weapons extends to other geth weaponry as well, namely the weapons of geth recon drones, and it may be related to the 'Siege Pulse' mass accelerator cannon on Geth Armatures and Colossi. These weapons are not modifiable, and as such cannot be upgraded. Some Pulse Rifle units are occasionally known to be found outside of geth space, sold by merchants such as the Normandy Requisitions Officer.
The weapon shares the appearance of the geth with glowing parts, smooth rounded edges, and a shiny, chrome finish.
It is the standard infantry weapon for the geth military, and is standard-issue to many of their troops, including Juggernauts, Shock Troopers, and many other geth units. The Geth Pulse Rifle is a compact highly-accurate, high-powered, advanced energy pulse assault weapon manufactured by the Geth Armory, which when discharged manifests itself briefly as a sharp, cyan beam ending in an electrical discharge. “This mission just got a lot more complicated.” - Spoilers for Mass Effect follow.
