Shriek-that-Kills

Only operatives within *x* of the active operative can be valid targets, e.g. Range 9".

The defender cannot retain cover saves.

If you retain any critical successes, subtract 1 from the APL stat of the operative this weapon is being used against until the end of its next activation.

Select a valid target as normal as the primary target, then select any number of other valid targets within *x* of the first valid target as secondary targets, e.g. Torrent 2". Shoot with this weapon against all of them in an order of your choice (roll each sequence separately).

When selecting a valid target, operatives cannot use terrain for cover. If the rule is Seek Light, operatives cannot use Light terrain for cover. Whist this can allow such operatives to be targeted (assuming they're visible), it doesn't remove their cover save (if any).