Orion-class assault carrier: Difference between revisions

Considered state-of-the-art when it was introduced, the ''Orion''-class assault carrier incorporated the miniaturized and reconfigurable automated factories and chemical processors that were commonly found in [[Colony ship|colony support vessels]], allowing the carriers to produce fuel, spare parts, and rarely even complete combat vehicles without outside assistance. As such, each ''Orion''-class assault carrier holds a number of cargo lighters and resource gatherers to support its troops and support ships in harsh expeditionary environments.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}} Of moderate tonnage by carrier standards, the ''Orion'' outmasses the {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}} but is outmassed by the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}.<ref name="cannon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-in-the-loop ''Halo Waypoint'': 'Canon Fodder - In the Loop]</ref> These carriers also carry complements of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] and [[tank]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}