FA. MAC. 1956

The Kb. S/Aut. Ws. 56 (More commonly known as the Ws. 56 or FA. MAC. 56) was Modrovia’s first true light rifle to enter service and enjoyed a long service life and is one of the most produced firearms on Anterra.

Design and Development
The rifle was designed to fill a new role within the Modrovian Army which was developed as a result of the FA. FeG 42/46 and the success of the 7.62x45mm cartridge simply dubbed as the "light rifle". The idea was to have a lighter recoiling, select fire rifle without sacrificing too much power which resulted in the development of a higher pressure load of the 7.62x45mm round and a new rifle to utilise the round. The higher pressure 7.62x45mm would be dubbed 7.62 Universal and pushed full power rifle cartridges out of standard use within the Modrovian army.

The project began in 1949 and would be completed in 1954 by the MAC design team in Orlobem with evaluation beginning in 1954, the design was intended to replace the ageing FA. FeG 42/46 rifle which was merely a stop gap modification of the FA. FeG 1942. The rifle was designed to fire the 7.62x45mm cartridge of its predecessor, and was to retain select fire capability.

The rifle would later be modernised in 1963 with new plastic parts which cut the rifles overall weight.

Modrovian service
In Modrovian service the rifle replaced the stopgap FA. FeG 42/46 and was introduced as a light battle rifle due to shifting Modrovian doctrine at the time. The rifle would was intended to be used alongside submachine guns in army service however shorter carbine variants of the rifle began to replace submachine guns which was not initially intended in original procurement plans.

The rifle has seen extensive service in the Modrovian army across several wars. In Kesh the rifle proved to be extremely reliable in all different climates and combat environments across Kodeshia in the hands of expeditionary armoured units send late into the war. This proved to be a common trend with the rifle, with soldiers developing a liking towards the rifle for its reliability and rugged construction. In the modern day the updated MAC. 1956/1963 models are the most common service models with some reserve and rear-line personnel still being issued the older model MAC. 1956.

Variants
Often referred to as the MAC 56M. This model of the MAC 56 feeds from 30 to 45 round magazines and features a large bipod which replaces the lower handguard. In Modrovian service this model is referred to as a maneuver rifle and is utilised as a magazine fed infantry automatic rifle, typically issued to marines and light infantry with a folding stock model being issued to the Modrovian airborne. Often referred to as the MAC 56K. This model of the MAC 56 typically feeds from 25 round magazines and features a folding stock and overall shorter length. This variant is typically seen in use with the Modrovian airborne forces as it is more compact, however can be seen in the hands of troops who for other reasons need a lighter and more compact weapon. In 1963 the Ws. 1956 was updated with new plastic furniture along with other minor changes which further cut the rifles overall weight. The rifle grenade launcher was retained and various other minor changes to the exterior and interior were made to make the rifle more convenient for general use and production.
 * FA. MAC. Puşcă Semi/automat. Wsor. 1956 Manevră (1956)
 * FA. MAC. Puşcă Semi/automat. Wsor. 1956 Karabnjă (1956)
 * FA. MAC. Puşcă Semi/automat. Wsor. 1956/1963 (1963)

Current Operators

 * Modrovia - Main user. FA MAC 56/63's are seen in widespread service with some reserve and auxiliary/rear-line units still operating original model FA MAC 56's.
 * Versonnex - Surplus rifles gifted to reformed army after the Velselexo Royal Crisis 1983. Later adopted for widespread service.
 * Albaterra - Produced locally by overseas Modrovian arms firm.
 * South Kryzhelovschina - Acquired second hand.
 * South Veikaia - Used by Modrovian supported units during the Veikan Civil War. Surplus provided as gifts post war.
 * Lusjki - Acquired second hand, later purchased directly from Modrovia.
 * Cezakia - Seen in widespread service with the Cezak Army and some militia units.
 * Seratof - Acquired second hand initially, later bought directly from Modrovia. Small amount received as gifts from Modrovia.
 * Ostboland
 * Vrtgora
 * Santa Magdalena - Used by the Santa Magdalenan Army.
 * Aukalnia and Sartland

Non-state operators

 * Soldiers of Goidelia - Have acquired large quantities of the rifle throughout the years.
 * Madaristan's People's Army
 * People's Liberation Movement of Graznava and Astran - obtained shipments from the Graznavan Ministry of the Interior

Past Operators

 * Kodeshia - Purchased throughout the Great Kesh War and some post-war.
 * Aftarestan - Purchased before second civil war, continued receiving rifles throughout the civil war.
 * Graznava - Purchased surplus.
 * Alvakalia - Captured through smuggling routes passing through the Alvak-occupied Kodeshi Sector during the Kesh War, kept in service for limited time as the StG-56(Md).
 * North Veikaia - Captured during Veikan Civil War.