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The '''RG LAG''' or '''LAG''' (''Leichtes Automatisches Gewehr'') is an Erebonian {{wp|Battle rifle}} produced by [[Rainford Group]]. It was | The '''RG LAG''' or '''LAG''' (''Leichtes Automatisches Gewehr'') is an Erebonian {{wp|Battle rifle}} produced by [[Rainford Group]]. It was designed 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. | 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. | ||
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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 designed 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
Current Users
Alteria: In use with Militia units and the Alterian Arctic Patrol Force
Archadian Federation: In use with Militia units
Basel-Ebel: Modernised units used as Standard Issue 
Dalmasca and Nabradia: In use with the Dalmascan Sled Patrol - Erebonian Empire: Issued to secondary line units
Esthar and Balamb: Standard issue of the Vuorijalkaväkirykmentti
Jutland-Gimli: Standard issue of the Royal Jutlandish Arctic Mounted Police
New Akiba: As the E1A1 SLR; Issued to militia units
Nihhon-koku: Issued to militia units 
Rhodeia: Modernised units used as Standard issue 
Rubrum: As the E1A1 SLR; Issued to the Royal Rubrumian Home Guard
United Kingdom: As the E1A1 SLR; Issued to the Auxiliary Territorial Service Corps
Zanarkand: As the E1A1 SLR; Issued to the Royal Zanarkian Home Guard units and in ceremonial roles.
