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Considered to be one of the most successful rifles ever made, it was used extensively by many Allied nations during the 20th century. It saw widespread use during the [[War of Lorican Aggression]] and had seen service in 16 countries. It was also the most serviced rifle that the Allies had over the [[AR-16]] and the [[Richter & Manfred BR3]], gaining its nickname as '''The Arm of the Free World''' and was the signature weapon of the Allied forces during the conflict. The LAG was largely phased out in the late 1990s as different countries adopted other rifles or created indigenous designs. The LAG still continues to be used by cadets throughout the Commonwealth where training required a lightweight battle rifle. | Considered to be one of the most successful rifles ever made, it was used extensively by many Allied nations during the 20th century. It saw widespread use during the [[War of Lorican Aggression]] and had seen service in 16 countries. It was also the most serviced rifle that the Allies had over the [[AR-16]] and the [[Richter & Manfred BR3]], gaining its nickname as '''The Arm of the Free World''' and was the signature weapon of the Allied forces during the conflict. The LAG was largely phased out in the late 1990s as different countries adopted other rifles or created indigenous designs. The LAG still continues to be used by cadets throughout the Commonwealth where training required a lightweight battle rifle. | ||
It was eventually replaced by the [[Steyrheim UAG]] in standard service for other nations. The LAG was later redesigned and turned into a | It was eventually replaced by the [[Steyrheim UAG]] in standard service for other nations. The LAG was later redesigned and turned into a carbine as the [[RG LAK]] as a weapon intended for issue to special forces. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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 RG LAG displayed at Kongberg Arsenal Museum. Rifle produced in 1960 | |
| Type | Battle rifle |
| Place of origin |  Erebonian Empire |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1954–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War of Lorican Aggression Post-War of Lorican Aggression Crisis Second Lucis Civil War Imperial Crisis |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Gwyn Reinford |
| Designed | 1947–53 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Produced | 1953–present |
| No. built | 5,000,000+ |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications (FAL 50) | |
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| Cartridge | 7.62x51 RG |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Rate of fire | 700 rounds/min (fully automatic), variable (semi-automatic) |
| Muzzle velocity | 840 m/s (2,755.9 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 600 m |
| Feed system | 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine. |
The RG LAG or LAG (Leichtes Automatisches Gewehr) is an Erebonian Battle rifle produced by Rainford Group. It was design by James Gwyn Rainford.
Considered to be one of the most successful rifles ever made, it was used extensively by many Allied nations during the 20th century. It saw widespread use during the War of Lorican Aggression and had seen service in 16 countries. It was also the most serviced rifle that the Allies had over the AR-16 and the Richter & Manfred BR3, gaining its nickname as The Arm of the Free World and was the signature weapon of the Allied forces during the conflict. The LAG was largely phased out in the late 1990s as different countries adopted other rifles or created indigenous designs. The LAG still continues to be used by cadets throughout the Commonwealth where training required a lightweight battle rifle.
It was eventually replaced by the Steyrheim UAG in standard service for other nations. The LAG was later redesigned and turned into a carbine as the RG LAK as a weapon intended for issue to special forces.
Development
Combat Service
Users
Alteria: Standard issue
Archadian Government-in-exile
Basel-Ebel 
Dalmasca and Nabradia - Erebonian Empire: Standard issue
Esthar and Balamb
Holy Trabian Empire 
Joyonghea
Jutland-Gimli
New Akiba: As the E1A1 SLR
Nihhon-koku 
Rhodeia 
Rubrum: As the E1A1 SLR<
Taoyuan 
United Kingdom: As the E1A1 SLR
Zanarkand: As the E1A1 SLR