M489 Carbine

"While often joked about, people forget that these were the main rifle used in Exilion, and I think they deserve a little more love."

-CLA Private Szajowski, regarding the M489

Overview
The M489 first appeared in 2189, as an upgrade of the M4 Carbine, recieving upgrades similar to those recieved by the AK-93. It became the CLA 's main carbine for stormy and dust-ridden environments when visibility was low, even becoming utilised by the UNCE until the creation of the C-Series. It was largely phased out between the end of the Exilion Wars and the Imperium, though the Human-S'pher war has seen increased demand for them. It fires a 31 round 7.62x51mm IMPS magazine.