Notes: This Romanian weapon was initially designed for export sales, and indeed was first seen in the hands of Chechen rebels in 1994. It is a heavily built weapon made of pressed steel, and is stable in semiautomatic, burst, or automatic fire. It is not certain whether or not the Model 96 has been adopted by the Romanian military, but it has appeared in some strange areas of the world.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The Model 96 was not intended for domestic use, but it was pressed into Romanian service when the Twilight War intensified. It was often used by Romanian special forces operating behind NATO lines, as it could use captured enemy ammunition; later, it was used against Bloc forces after Romania switched sides, as well as partisans in neighboring countries.

Notes: This weapon was first designed for use by pro-Nazi Romanian troops during the invasion of Russia in 1941. After becoming part of the Soviet Bloc after World War 2, the Romanians were re-equipped with Russian weapons, and the Orita was relegated to use by the People’s Militia and Police Reserve units, where it was still found by the time of the Twilight War. The Orita has lasted so long because it is a physically very tough weapon that can take an incredible amount of abuse despite its fragile appearance.