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{{for|an overview of assault rifle models|assault rifle}}
 
{{Infobox weapon
 
{{Infobox weapon
|game =FO2
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|games =FO2
|name =FN FAL
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|icon =Grnd frame Fo1 rifle.png
|image =Fo2 FN FAL.png
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|image =Fo2 FN FAL.png
|damage =9 - 18
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|damage =9 - 18
|damagetype =Normal
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|damage type =Normal
|attmode1 =Single
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|attmode1 =Single
|attmode1ap =5
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|attmode1 ap =5
|attmode1range =35
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|attmode1 range =35
|attmode2 =Burst
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|attmode2 =Burst
|attmode2ap =6
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|attmode2 ap =6
|attmode2range =30
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|attmode2 range =30
 
|ammo type =7.62mm (Fallout 2)
|burstrounds =10
 
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|ammo capacity =20
|ammotype =7.62mm (Fallout 2)
 
|maxammo =20
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|burst rounds =10
|minstrength =5
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|strength req =5
|hands =2
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|hands req =2
|weight =9 pounds
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|weight =9 pounds
|cost =$1500
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|value =1500
|proto =351
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|proto ={{proto|351}}
 
}}{{Games|FO2}}
 
}}{{Games|FO2}}
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{{Quotation|This rifle has been more widely used by armed forces than any other rifle in history. It's a reliable assault weapon for any terrain or tactical situation.}}
 
{{Quotation|This rifle has been more widely used by armed forces than any other rifle in history. It's a reliable assault weapon for any terrain or tactical situation.}}
   
The '''FN FAL''' is a [[small gun]] in ''[[Fallout 2]]''.
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The '''FN FAL''' is a [[Small Guns|small gun]] in ''[[Fallout 2]]''.
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==Background==
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The Fusil Automatique Léger ("Light Automatic Rifle" or FAL, nicknamed "The right arm of the Free World") is a self-loading, selective fire battle rifle with wooden furniture created in 1947 by the [[FN Herstal|Fabrique Nationale de Herstal]] (FN).<ref name="real world">Based on real world equivalent</ref>
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It operates by means of a gas-operated action. The gas system is driven by a short-stroke, spring-loaded piston housed above the barrel, and the locking mechanism is what is known as a tilting breechblock.<ref name="real world" /> It uses [[7.62mm]] ammunition with a 20-round magazine.<ref>In-game attributes - ''Fallout 2'' and ''Fallout Tactics''</ref> During the Cold War, it was adopted by many NATO countries<ref name="real world" /> and it has been more widely used by armed forces than any other rifle in history. It's a reliable assault weapon for any terrain or tactical situation.<ref>In-game description for the FN FAL in ''Fallout 2'' and ''Fallout Tactics''. [[PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2)|[1]]][[Items.txt|[2]]]</ref>
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
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The FN FAL is an all-around, selective-fire rifle. In comparison to the older [[Assault rifle (Fallout)|AK-112]], it sacrifices some range (though still maintaining a reasonable 35 hexes of it) for an edge in damage, especially against [[Combat armor (Fallout)|medium-armored]] enemies. Its main weakness is arguably the low magazine capacity which allows only 2 bursts per reload. Though many vendors carry the [[7.62mm (Fallout 2)|7.62mm round]], the amounts sold are often small, so the scarcity of ammunition can be a problem.
The FAL is a top-notch assault rifle. Although it lacks the range of the [[AK-112]], a burst from the FAL will actually deal damage, unlike AK AP ammo without an AP fix patch, or AK JHP ammo with a fix patch, which both won't. The 7.62mm rounds it uses are pretty rare, though, so burst at your own discretion.
 
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
* The survival gear locker store in [[Gecko]] stocks this weapon, as well as ammo. The Merchant in Downtown [[New California Republic]] also stocks large amounts of ammo, as well as the superior [[FN FAL HPFA]].
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* The survival gear locker store in [[Gecko (town)|Gecko]] stocks this weapon, as well as ammo. The merchant in [[NCR Downtown]] also stocks large amounts of ammo, as well as the [[FN FAL HPFA]].
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* Found in a locker in the weapon cache in [[Liz]]'s [[General store (Broken Hills)|general store]] in [[Broken Hills]].
* Most of the [[Hubologists]] in [[Combat armor (Fallout)|combat armor]] carry either one of these, or a combat shotgun.
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* Most of the [[Hubologists]] in [[Combat armor (Fallout)|combat armor]] carry either one of these or a combat shotgun.
* A single [[Enclave soldier (Fallout 2)#Light infantry|Enclave soldier]] at [[Navarro]] carries one.
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* A single [[Enclave soldier (Fallout 2)#Light infantry|Enclave soldier]] in combat armor at [[Navarro]] carries one.
 
* Male raiders in the [[mercenaries' cave]] all carry these. The raider commanders carry AK-112's.
 
* Male raiders in the [[mercenaries' cave]] all carry these. The raider commanders carry AK-112's.
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* [[Eldridge]] sells it in [[New Reno Arms]].
 
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* Can be bought from the main amenities general store in Vault City.
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* Certain NPCs can add a thermal imager, resulting in a [[FN FAL (Night Sight)|marginally superior weapon]]. The thermal image eliminates the accuracy penalties incurred due to darkness.
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Certain non-player characters can add a thermal scope to the weapon, The thermal image eliminates the accuracy penalties incurred due to darkness.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
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{{Behind the scenes}}
* The FN FAL is a battle rifle designed by Belgian company Fabrique Nationale (FN prefix) after World War II.
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* The FN FAL is a battle rifle designed by Belgian company Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (FN prefix) after World War II.
 
* The rifle is based on a gas-operated mechanism. Selective fire modes were available when it was initially designed around intermediate power cartridges such as the German 7.92x33mm Kurz and the British .280 (7x43mm). Once NATO standardized on the more powerful 7.62x51mm round the FAL was successfully adapted to chamber it, but the selective fire capability was usually removed as the recoil proved uncontrollable when set to fully automatic.
 
* The rifle is based on a gas-operated mechanism. Selective fire modes were available when it was initially designed around intermediate power cartridges such as the German 7.92x33mm Kurz and the British .280 (7x43mm). Once NATO standardized on the more powerful 7.62x51mm round the FAL was successfully adapted to chamber it, but the selective fire capability was usually removed as the recoil proved uncontrollable when set to fully automatic.
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{{Behind the scenes|end}}
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==Sounds==
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{|
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|[[File:SingleShotVB.png|95x95px]]
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|[[File:AssRifle SingleShot 1.ogg|noicon]]<br />[[File:AssRifle SingleShot 2.ogg|noicon]]
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|[[File:BurstVB.png|95x95px]]
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|[[File:AssRifle BurstShot 1.ogg|noicon]]<br />[[File:AssRifle BurstShot 2.ogg|noicon]]
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|}
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{|
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|[[File:ReloadVB.png|80x80px]]
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|[[File:AssRifle Reload.ogg|noicon]]
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|[[File:OutVB.png|80x80px]]
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|[[File:AR FAL TG NoAmmo.ogg|noicon]]
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|}
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==References==
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{{References}}
   
 
{{Navbox weapons FO2}}
 
{{Navbox weapons FO2}}
   
 
[[Category:Fallout 2 Small Guns skill weapons]]
 
[[Category:Fallout 2 Small Guns skill weapons]]
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[[pl:FN FAL]]
 
[[pl:FN FAL]]
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[[ru:FN FAL (Fallout 2)]]
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[[uk:FN FAL (Fallout 2)]]

Revision as of 20:44, 25 November 2020

 
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This rifle has been more widely used by armed forces than any other rifle in history. It's a reliable assault weapon for any terrain or tactical situation.

The FN FAL is a small gun in Fallout 2.

Background

The Fusil Automatique Léger ("Light Automatic Rifle" or FAL, nicknamed "The right arm of the Free World") is a self-loading, selective fire battle rifle with wooden furniture created in 1947 by the Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN).[1]

It operates by means of a gas-operated action. The gas system is driven by a short-stroke, spring-loaded piston housed above the barrel, and the locking mechanism is what is known as a tilting breechblock.[1] It uses 7.62mm ammunition with a 20-round magazine.[2] During the Cold War, it was adopted by many NATO countries[1] and it has been more widely used by armed forces than any other rifle in history. It's a reliable assault weapon for any terrain or tactical situation.[3]

Characteristics

The FN FAL is an all-around, selective-fire rifle. In comparison to the older AK-112, it sacrifices some range (though still maintaining a reasonable 35 hexes of it) for an edge in damage, especially against medium-armored enemies. Its main weakness is arguably the low magazine capacity which allows only 2 bursts per reload. Though many vendors carry the 7.62mm round, the amounts sold are often small, so the scarcity of ammunition can be a problem.

Variants

Locations

Notes

Certain non-player characters can add a thermal scope to the weapon, The thermal image eliminates the accuracy penalties incurred due to darkness.

Behind the scenes

  • The FN FAL is a battle rifle designed by Belgian company Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (FN prefix) after World War II.
  • The rifle is based on a gas-operated mechanism. Selective fire modes were available when it was initially designed around intermediate power cartridges such as the German 7.92x33mm Kurz and the British .280 (7x43mm). Once NATO standardized on the more powerful 7.62x51mm round the FAL was successfully adapted to chamber it, but the selective fire capability was usually removed as the recoil proved uncontrollable when set to fully automatic.

Sounds

SingleShotVB
BurstVB
ReloadVB OutVB

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Based on real world equivalent
  2. In-game attributes - Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics
  3. In-game description for the FN FAL in Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics. [1][2]