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{{T-Doll
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{{PlayableUnit
|title = FAL
 
 
|index = 106
 
|index = 106
|nationality = Belgium
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|nationality = Belgium
|classification = AR
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|classification = AR
 
|rarity = 5
 
|rarity = 5
|manufacturer = Fabrique Nationale de Herstal
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|faction=[[Griffin & Kryuger]]
|artist = [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=1596981 Suisai]
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|manufactureringame=[[I.O.P.]]
|fullname = FN FAL
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|manufacturer = Fabrique Nationale de Herstal
|voiceactor = Yoshimura Haruka
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|voiceactor = {{voice actor name|Yoshimura Haruka}}
|characterid = FNFAL
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|fullname = FN '''F'''usil '''A'''utomatique '''L'''éger (Light Automatic Rifle)
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|artist = {{artist name|水乌龟}}
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|releasedon = {{doll_server_alias|server=CN|alias=FAL}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=TW|alias=FAL}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=KR|alias=FAL}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=EN|alias=FAL}}, {{doll_server_alias|server=JP|alias=FAL}}
  
| weaponinfo = FAL operates by means of a gas-operated action very similar to that of the Russian SVT-40. 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. To lock, it drops down into a solid shoulder of metal in the heavy receiver much like the bolts of the Russian SKS carbine and French MAS-49 series of semi-automatic rifles. The gas system is fitted with a gas regulator behind the front sight base, allowing adjustment of the gas system in response to environmental conditions. The piston system can be bypassed completely, using the gas plug, to allow for the firing of rifle grenades and manual operation. FAL's magazine capacity ranges from 5 to 30 rounds, with most magazines holding 20 rounds. In fixed stock versions of the FAL, the recoil spring is housed in the stock. However, in folding-stock versions, it is housed in the receiver cover, necessitating a slightly different receiver cover, recoil spring, and bolt carrier, and a modified lower receiver for the stock.
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|weaponinfo =  
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The FN FAL (French: Fusil Automatique Léger, English: Light Automatic Rifle) is a battle rifle designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by FN Herstal. During the Cold War, the FAL was adopted by many countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with the notable exception of the United States. It is one of the most widely used rifles in history, having been used by more than 90 countries. Because of its prevalence and widespread usage among the militaries of many NATO and first world countries during the Cold War, it received the title "The right arm of the Free World". It is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge (although originally designed for the .280 British intermediate cartridge). The British Commonwealth variant of the FAL was redesigned from FN's metrical FAL into British imperial units and was produced under license as the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle.
  
FAL rifles have also been manufactured in both light and heavy-barrel configurations, with the heavy barrel intended for automatic fire as a section or squad light support weapon. Most heavy barrel FALs are equipped with bipods, although some light barrel models were equipped with bipods, such as the Austrian StG58 and the German G1, and a bipod was later made available as an accessory.
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The first prototypes of the FAL were completed in 1946, and were originally chambered for the 8mm Mauser cartridge. In 1950, the United Kingdom presented a redesigned FN rifle and the British EM-2, both in .280 British caliber, to the United States for comparison testing. At this point, the idea of having a single caliber that all NATO member nations would use was gaining traction. After this testing was completed, U.S. Army officials suggested that FN should redesign their rifle to fire the U.S. prototype ".30 Light Rifle" cartridge (the .30 Light Rifle cartridge was in fact later standardized as the 7.62 mm NATO). FN decided to hedge their bets with the U.S., and in 1951 even made a deal that the U.S. could produce FALs royalty-free, given that the UK appeared to be favoring their own EM-2. This decision appeared to be the right way to go, as the British Army decided to adopt the EM-2 and their .280 British cartridge. However, adoption of the EM-2 was cancelled after Winston Churchill won the 1951 election for prime minister, and the British military would eventually adopt a domestically produced variant of the FAL, the L1A1. Back in the US, the FAL chambered for the .30 Light Rifle went up against the redesigned T25 (now known as the T47), and an M1 Garand variant, the T44. Eventually, the T44 won, becoming the M14. However, in the meantime, most other NATO countries were evaluating and selecting the FAL.
  
Among other 7.62×51mm NATO battle rifles at the time, the FN FAL had a relatively light recoil due to the gas system being able to be tuned via regulator in fore-end of the rifle, which allowed for excess gas which would simply increase recoil to bleed off. In fully automatic mode, however, the shooter receives considerable abuse from recoil, and the weapon climbs off-target quickly, making automatic fire only of marginal effectiveness. Many military forces using FAL rifles eventually eliminated full-automatic firearms training in the light-barrel FAL
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The FAL operates by means of a gas-operated action very similar to that of the Russian SVT-40. 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. To lock, it drops down into a solid shoulder of metal in the heavy receiver much like the bolts of the Russian SKS carbine and French MAS-49 series of semi-automatic rifles. The gas system is fitted with a gas regulator behind the front sight base, allowing adjustment of the gas system in response to environmental conditions. The piston system can be bypassed completely using the gas plug, to allow for the firing of rifle grenades and manual operation. The FAL's magazine capacity ranges from 5 to 30 rounds, with most magazines holding 20 rounds. In fixed stock versions of the FAL, the recoil spring is housed in the stock. However, in folding-stock versions, it is housed in the receiver cover, necessitating a slightly different receiver cover, recoil spring, and bolt carrier, and a modified lower receiver for the stock.
  
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FAL rifles have also been manufactured in both light and heavy-barrel configurations, with the heavy barrel intended for automatic fire as a section or squad light support weapon. Most heavy barrel FALs are equipped with bipods, although some light barrel models were equipped with bipods, such as the Austrian StG58 and the German G1, and a bipod was later made available as an accessory.
=== Design ===
 
  
According to interview of artist Suisai on the Artbook ''<THE ART OF GIRLS'FRONTLINE UNTIL THE STARS>'':
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Among other 7.62×51mm NATO battle rifles at the time, the FN FAL had a relatively light recoil due to the gas system being able to be tuned via regulator in fore-end of the rifle, which allowed for excess gas which would simply increase recoil to bleed off. In fully automatic mode, however, the shooter receives considerable abuse from recoil, and the weapon climbs off-target quickly, making automatic fire only of marginal effectiveness. Many military forces using FAL rifles eventually eliminated full-automatic firearms training in the light-barrel FAL.<ref name = "FAL wiki">[[wikipedia:FN FAL|Wikipedia entry on the FN FAL]]</ref>
  the first edition appearance was based on English version L1A1, but the results was not that good, then changed it back to FAL, and kept original ideas of the ferret and the kukri on L1A1.
 
  As one of the best three product of FN company, FAL must be the pride of FN. In this case the inspiration of her is about “Elite” and “Noble”, which lead to an outstanding and core member of the team.  
 
  Idea of T-Doll + T-pet comes from the movie Cats & Dogs, at the beginning the T-pet was a cat, but it was too big, then I realized that ferret should be the one while in snow area, and changed into it. And it has a name fal (same as its master).
 
  
The flower on Wedding skin “The Most Important Day”, the flower on her hand is the National flower of Belgium—Azalea Flower. (Same as Five-seveN).
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The FAL has been used by over 90 countries, and some seven million have been produced. Originally made by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN) in Liège, Belgium, it has also been made under license in fifteen countries. As of August 2006, new examples were still being produced by at least four different manufacturers worldwide.
  
[https://weibo.com/2104722627/ErrFZeP6q?filter=hot&root_comment_id=0&type=comment#_rnd1527926368876  The story behind creating the ferret]:  
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|design=
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Artist Suisai commented on FAL's design on the Artbook ''<THE ART OF GIRLS'FRONTLINE: UNTIL THE STARS>'':
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:The first draft of her appearance was based on the British L1A1 variant, but the results were not all that good, so she was changed back to 'FAL'. Some ideas were kept from this earlier design, such as the ferret and the kukri knife. Connected to the previous mention about L1A1, looks like originally FAL has got pink hair.<ref>[https://weibo.com/2104722627/CCn4ljc8L?type=comment#_rnd1527933662159 Artist Weibo post]</ref>
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:As one of the top three best-selling products from FN, the FAL must surely be the pride of the company. Thus, the impression she gives off is that of an “Elite” and “Noble”, which leads to her being seen as an outstanding soldier and a core member of the Griffin team.
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:The idea of a T-Doll + T-Pet partnership comes from the movie ''Cats & Dogs''. In the beginning, her T-Pet was going to be a cat, but the animal was deemed too big. Then, I realized that a ferret could work (and would be camouflaged while in snowy areas), and changed it to that. And it has a name: Fel (a similar-sounding name to its master).
  
  At beginning there was an idea about “Fox Hunter”, so the first impression was Arctic fox, its logo was also finished. Then thought again, fox is too big, changed into cat, but it seems cats are troublesome (in some ways), then suddenly a new idea flash through my head (Are you New-Type?), cats→mongoose→weasel→ferret, then the first generation ferret was born. (Connect to the previous mention about L1A1, [https://weibo.com/2104722627/CCn4ljc8L?type=comment#_rnd1527933662159  looks like L1A1 has got pink hair at the beginning.])
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The flower on Wedding skin “The Most Important Day”, the flower on her hand is the National flower of Belgium, the Azalea Flower (Same as Five-seveN).
  After a bit time found out that the result feels kinda weird, so the ferret was reworked and became the current 2nd generation ferret fal.  
 
  
=== Personality ===
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The artist went into deeper detail about the story behind creating the ferret in a Weibo post:<ref>[https://weibo.com/2104722627/ErrFZeP6q?filter=hot&root_comment_id=0&type=comment#_rnd1527926368876 Artist Weibo post]</ref>
According to official Fanbook ''<THE ART OF GIRLS'FRONTLINE UNTIL THE STARS>'':  
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:Towards the beginning there was an idea about the character being like a “Fox Hunter”, so the first idea was an Arctic fox. The character logo for this version was also finished. On second review, a fox is too big, so we changed it to a cat. But cats are troublesome (in some ways). Then suddenly, a new idea flashed through my head (Are you New-Type?): cats→mongoose→weasel→ferret. Thus, the first generation ferret was born.
  Being very proud of her origination, Words and deeds are arrogant, claims that she has an excellent tastes on fashion and the fact is opposite. However due to her experience and ability, no one wants to point that out.  
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:After a bit time I found out that the result felt kinda weird, so the ferret was reworked and became the current 2nd generation ferret, Fel.  
  
And from [http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4838403340?share=9105&fr=share&see_lz=0&sfc=copy&client_type=2&client_version=8.8.8.6&st=1507875781&unique=EE8345C9DF3799EE35412BEBBADD2ADB  the interview of GF Tieba], FAL likes to choose and pair clothes for Commander, she is also a fan of chocolate taste food, that could be the reason that she has a good relationship with {{doll name|FNC|AR|3}}.
 
 
From the story of Chapter 6 Midnight, FAL is very good at calculating and considering the situation as a whole, she would even sacrifice her if needed. Though to the outsider FAL is very cold blooded and sends her teammates’ death, but it is all under her calculation. And {{doll name|Five-seveN|HG|5}} is also the only one that understand that, though she always say that they can’t get along with each other.
 
 
 
=== In-Game ===
 
 
===Story Involement===
 
 
{{Spoiler|target=Game_Data}}
 
 
*'''Main Story'''
 
 
<div class="spoiler">FAL first appear in Chapter 6 Midnight, where she was assigned to lead Team FN with Five-seveN to investigate the missing T-Doll incident in Sector S08. FAL sends {{doll name|FN-49|RF|2}} and FNC to lure Achemist, but new intel from T91 comes in later and inform FAL that Alchemist only took the bait of elite T-Doll. She then told Five-seveN the next step and sends her out. However the true purpose of FAL is to send everyone out and leaves her alone to meet SF Boss unit Alchemist in the base. </div>
 
 
<div class="spoiler">"Now...Do you like shoes, FAL?"</div>
 
<div class="spoiler">"... You are asking the right person, Alchemist."</div>
 
 
*'''Operation Rabbit Hunting'''
 
<div class="spoiler">Operation Rabbit Hunting connects soon after Chapter 6 Midnight, and Team FN leads the story and FAL once again uses her decoy method to lure the enemy units to show up. </div>
 
 
''Though Team FN is extraordinary events specialist, they didn't appear in Hitori Bocchi and Glory Day events.''
 
  
 
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|max_eva=38
|min_acc=5
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|max_acc=43
 
|min_rof=48
 
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|max_rof=72
 
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|max_hp=132
 
|max_hp=132
 
|mov = 10
 
|mov = 10
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|craft=3:45:00
 
|craft=3:45:00
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|aura1= Affects submachine guns
 
|aura1= Affects submachine guns
 
|aura2= Increases evasion by 20%
 
|aura2= Increases evasion by 20%
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|tile6=1
 
|tile6=1
 
|tile9=1
 
|tile9=1
|costume1=Operation Winter Veil Supplies
 
|costume2=The Most Important Day
 
 
|tile5 = 0  
 
|tile5 = 0  
|skillname= Grenade Salvo
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|skillid= RifleGrenade
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|costume1= Winter Supply Operation
| GAIN_CN = 那么,你就是我的指挥官喽……好吧,打起精神来,别让我失望哦。
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|costume2= The Big Day
| GAIN_JP =
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|costume3= FAL's Summer
| GAIN_EN = So, you're my Commander...fine, cheer up a bit. Don't let me down.
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| INTRODUCTION_CN = 来自战后全新的步枪研发计划的“轻型自动步枪”,简称“FAL”,在经过多年争议和改进后最终完成。作为世上著名的步枪武器,我曾是诸多国家和佣兵的作战装备,并分裂为两种制式。当然,那就是人类要操心的事情了。
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|gallery=<gallery>
| INTRODUCTION_JP =  
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File:FAL_S.png|Profile image
| INTRODUCTION_EN =
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File:FAL.png|Full artwork
| DIALOGUE1_CN =准备好了就告诉我吧,长官。
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File:FAL_D.png|Full damaged artwork
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File:FAL_costume1.png|"Winter Supply Operation" artwork
| DIALOGUE1_EN =Go ahead and tell me once you're ready, Commander.
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File:FAL_costume1_D.png|"Winter Supply Operation" damaged artwork
| DIALOGUE2_CN =老是穿成这样子可不行,长官,什么时候让我来指点一下呢。
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File:FAL_costume2.png|"The Big Day" artwork
| DIALOGUE2_JP =
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File:FAL_costume2_D.png|"The Big Day" damaged artwork
| DIALOGUE2_EN =You can't go around dressed like that all the time, Commander. Why don't you let me give you some pointers some time?
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File:FAL_costume3.png|"FAL's Summer" full artwork
| DIALOGUE3_CN =啊……那个……这种事情对我们来说,是不是太早了点呢。
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File:FAL_costume3_D.png|"FAL's Summer" damaged artwork
| DIALOGUE3_JP =
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</gallery>
| DIALOGUE3_EN =Ah... That... This kind of thing, isn't it a bit too early for it?
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| DIALOGUEWEDDING_CN = 你的衣服又乱了,明明都不是独自一人了,还是有点自觉吧,过来,我帮你理一下。
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|galleryAlt=<gallery>
| DIALOGUEWEDDING_JP =
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File:FAL (Censored).png|Full artwork (Censored)
| DIALOGUEWEDDING_EN = Your clothes are all disheveled, and you barely notice it. Obviously you can't do this by yourself. Come, I'll help you fix it.
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File:FAL_costume2_D (Censored).png|"The Big Day" damaged artwork (Censored)
| ALLHALLOWS_CN =
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File:FAL_costume3 (Censored).png|"FAL's Summer" full artwork (Censored)
| ALLHALLOWS_JP =  
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File:Login Screen Oath.jpg|2016 [[Oath]] system introduction login wallpaper.
| ALLHALLOWS_EN =
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File:Login Wallpaper 2018 Summe Illustrated by Shuzi.png|Summer 2018 login wallpaper illustrated by Imoko
|CHRISTMAS_CN =圣诞快乐,指挥官……趁早让舞会结束吧,一直穿着这套礼服……感觉有点冷呢……
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File:2017 New Year illust.png|2017 New Year illustration (lifting Five-seveN)
|CHRISTMAS_EN =Merry Christmas, commander....... please end this ball early.......I'm feeling cold.......wearing this dress.......
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</gallery>
| SOULCONTRACT_CN =虽然今天是个重要的日子,不过也别太紧张哦。
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放心吧,无论此刻还是将来,你都会做好自己的事情,这一点,我是不会看走眼的。
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|trivia =
| trivia =
 
 
*FAL was nicknamed "The right arm of the free world" because it was widely used by NATO countries and American/European-friendly nations.  
 
*FAL was nicknamed "The right arm of the free world" because it was widely used by NATO countries and American/European-friendly nations.  
*The British version of FAL, the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle had removed the automatic fire function. During the Falkland War in 1982, the British soldiers preferred to use the original version of FAL which looted from their Argentine opponent.
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*The British version of FAL, the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, removed the automatic fire function. During the Falkland War in 1982, British soldiers preferred to use the original version of the FAL which they looted from their Argentine opponents.
*FAL is the team leader of Team FN. As of May 2018, Team FN consist of 6 members: {{doll name|FAL|AR|5}}, {{doll name|Five-seveN|HG|5}}, {{doll name|FNC|AR|3}}, {{doll name|FN-49|RF|2}}, {{doll name|F2000|AR|2}}, and {{doll name|Ballista|RF|5}}.
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*A 5.56x45mm version of the FAL, called the FN CAL, was manufactured in the early 70's. The FN CAL was the first FAL derivative which featured a 3-round burst firing mode, however it failed on market because of its complex design and expensive price. The FN CAL was succeeded by the FN FNC, which became a huge success across the world.
| references = * [https://zh.moegirl.org/%E5%B0%91%E5%A5%B3%E5%89%8D%E7%BA%BF:FAL Moegirl entry on FAL]
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*FAL is the team leader of Team FN, a squad of FN T-Dolls working for Griffin. As of May 2018, Team FN consist of 6 members: FAL, {{doll name|Five-seveN|HG|5}}, {{doll name|FNC|AR|3}}, {{doll name|FN-49|RF|2}}, {{doll name|F2000|AR|2}}, and {{doll name|Ballista|RF|5}}.
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_FAL Wikipedia entry on FAL]
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**Though Team FN are extraordinary events specialists and FAL is the leader of the team, FAL herself didn't actually appear in either the [[Hitoribocchi]] or [[Glory Day]] events. Only Five-seveN made an appearance.  
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*FAL has the slowest priming animation for her grenade out of any AR, taking 41 frames for each grenade while others such as {{doll name|HK416|AR|5}} take 31 frames. This was most likely done to balance her faster initial CD and her ability to fire multiple grenades.
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Latest revision as of 09:33, 27 May 2023

FAL Story Quotes
FAL106
Gun Information
Full name FN Fusil Automatique Léger (Light Automatic Rifle)
Country of origin Belgium
Manufacturer Fabrique Nationale de Herstal
Game Information
Faction Griffin & Kryuger
Manufactured /
Revised by
I.O.P.
Voice actor Yoshimura Haruka
Artist 水乌龟
Released on CN, TW, KR, EN, JP
Chibi Animation
Variant:

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How to obtain[edit]

NORMALHEAVY Timer 3:45:00. See T-Doll Production for details.

DROP Not obtainable as a drop.

REWARD Not obtained as a reward

Exclusive Equipment[edit]

There is no exclusive equipment for this T-Doll.

Union Skill[edit]

There is no union skill for this T-Doll.

Stats / Data[edit]

Stats
Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
66(x1)132(x1) / 660(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
 Damage
21 57
Evasion
 Evasion
5 38
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 43
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
48 72
Movement Speed
 Move Speed
10
Armor
 Armor
0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate
20%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage
50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen.
15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects submachine guns
Increases evasion by 20%

Weapon Background[edit]

The FN FAL (French: Fusil Automatique Léger, English: Light Automatic Rifle) is a battle rifle designed by Belgian small arms designer Dieudonné Saive and manufactured by FN Herstal. During the Cold War, the FAL was adopted by many countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with the notable exception of the United States. It is one of the most widely used rifles in history, having been used by more than 90 countries. Because of its prevalence and widespread usage among the militaries of many NATO and first world countries during the Cold War, it received the title "The right arm of the Free World". It is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge (although originally designed for the .280 British intermediate cartridge). The British Commonwealth variant of the FAL was redesigned from FN's metrical FAL into British imperial units and was produced under license as the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle.

The first prototypes of the FAL were completed in 1946, and were originally chambered for the 8mm Mauser cartridge. In 1950, the United Kingdom presented a redesigned FN rifle and the British EM-2, both in .280 British caliber, to the United States for comparison testing. At this point, the idea of having a single caliber that all NATO member nations would use was gaining traction. After this testing was completed, U.S. Army officials suggested that FN should redesign their rifle to fire the U.S. prototype ".30 Light Rifle" cartridge (the .30 Light Rifle cartridge was in fact later standardized as the 7.62 mm NATO). FN decided to hedge their bets with the U.S., and in 1951 even made a deal that the U.S. could produce FALs royalty-free, given that the UK appeared to be favoring their own EM-2. This decision appeared to be the right way to go, as the British Army decided to adopt the EM-2 and their .280 British cartridge. However, adoption of the EM-2 was cancelled after Winston Churchill won the 1951 election for prime minister, and the British military would eventually adopt a domestically produced variant of the FAL, the L1A1. Back in the US, the FAL chambered for the .30 Light Rifle went up against the redesigned T25 (now known as the T47), and an M1 Garand variant, the T44. Eventually, the T44 won, becoming the M14. However, in the meantime, most other NATO countries were evaluating and selecting the FAL.

The FAL operates by means of a gas-operated action very similar to that of the Russian SVT-40. 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. To lock, it drops down into a solid shoulder of metal in the heavy receiver much like the bolts of the Russian SKS carbine and French MAS-49 series of semi-automatic rifles. The gas system is fitted with a gas regulator behind the front sight base, allowing adjustment of the gas system in response to environmental conditions. The piston system can be bypassed completely using the gas plug, to allow for the firing of rifle grenades and manual operation. The FAL's magazine capacity ranges from 5 to 30 rounds, with most magazines holding 20 rounds. In fixed stock versions of the FAL, the recoil spring is housed in the stock. However, in folding-stock versions, it is housed in the receiver cover, necessitating a slightly different receiver cover, recoil spring, and bolt carrier, and a modified lower receiver for the stock.

FAL rifles have also been manufactured in both light and heavy-barrel configurations, with the heavy barrel intended for automatic fire as a section or squad light support weapon. Most heavy barrel FALs are equipped with bipods, although some light barrel models were equipped with bipods, such as the Austrian StG58 and the German G1, and a bipod was later made available as an accessory.

Among other 7.62×51mm NATO battle rifles at the time, the FN FAL had a relatively light recoil due to the gas system being able to be tuned via regulator in fore-end of the rifle, which allowed for excess gas which would simply increase recoil to bleed off. In fully automatic mode, however, the shooter receives considerable abuse from recoil, and the weapon climbs off-target quickly, making automatic fire only of marginal effectiveness. Many military forces using FAL rifles eventually eliminated full-automatic firearms training in the light-barrel FAL.[1]

The FAL has been used by over 90 countries, and some seven million have been produced. Originally made by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (FN) in Liège, Belgium, it has also been made under license in fifteen countries. As of August 2006, new examples were still being produced by at least four different manufacturers worldwide.

Character Design

Artist Suisai commented on FAL's design on the Artbook <THE ART OF GIRLS'FRONTLINE: UNTIL THE STARS>:

The first draft of her appearance was based on the British L1A1 variant, but the results were not all that good, so she was changed back to 'FAL'. Some ideas were kept from this earlier design, such as the ferret and the kukri knife. Connected to the previous mention about L1A1, looks like originally FAL has got pink hair.[2]
As one of the top three best-selling products from FN, the FAL must surely be the pride of the company. Thus, the impression she gives off is that of an “Elite” and “Noble”, which leads to her being seen as an outstanding soldier and a core member of the Griffin team.
The idea of a T-Doll + T-Pet partnership comes from the movie Cats & Dogs. In the beginning, her T-Pet was going to be a cat, but the animal was deemed too big. Then, I realized that a ferret could work (and would be camouflaged while in snowy areas), and changed it to that. And it has a name: Fel (a similar-sounding name to its master).

The flower on Wedding skin “The Most Important Day”, the flower on her hand is the National flower of Belgium, the Azalea Flower (Same as Five-seveN).

The artist went into deeper detail about the story behind creating the ferret in a Weibo post:[3]

Towards the beginning there was an idea about the character being like a “Fox Hunter”, so the first idea was an Arctic fox. The character logo for this version was also finished. On second review, a fox is too big, so we changed it to a cat. But cats are troublesome (in some ways). Then suddenly, a new idea flashed through my head (Are you New-Type?): cats→mongoose→weasel→ferret. Thus, the first generation ferret was born.
After a bit time I found out that the result felt kinda weird, so the ferret was reworked and became the current 2nd generation ferret, Fel.

Gallery

Main artwork

Gallery consisting of artworks used primarily in-game. For information on how to obtain certain costumes, see Skin Catalogue.

Alternative artwork

Alternate gallery consisting of artworks with slight alterations as well as miscellaneous artworks.

Trivia

  • FAL was nicknamed "The right arm of the free world" because it was widely used by NATO countries and American/European-friendly nations.
  • The British version of FAL, the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, removed the automatic fire function. During the Falkland War in 1982, British soldiers preferred to use the original version of the FAL which they looted from their Argentine opponents.
  • A 5.56x45mm version of the FAL, called the FN CAL, was manufactured in the early 70's. The FN CAL was the first FAL derivative which featured a 3-round burst firing mode, however it failed on market because of its complex design and expensive price. The FN CAL was succeeded by the FN FNC, which became a huge success across the world.
  • FAL is the team leader of Team FN, a squad of FN T-Dolls working for Griffin. As of May 2018, Team FN consist of 6 members: FAL, HG Five-seveNThumb button.pngFive-seveN , AR FNCThumb button.pngFNC , RF FN-49Thumb button.pngFN-49 , AR F2000Thumb button.pngF2000 , and RF BallistaThumb button.pngBallista .
    • Though Team FN are extraordinary events specialists and FAL is the leader of the team, FAL herself didn't actually appear in either the Hitoribocchi or Glory Day events. Only Five-seveN made an appearance.
  • FAL has the slowest priming animation for her grenade out of any AR, taking 41 frames for each grenade while others such as AR HK416Thumb button.pngHK416  take 31 frames. This was most likely done to balance her faster initial CD and her ability to fire multiple grenades.

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