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{{Title|''Orion''-class assault carrier}} | {{Title|''Orion''-class assault carrier}} | ||
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| | |name=''Orion''-class assault carrier | ||
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| | |class=Assault [[carrier]]<ref name="canon fodder armory">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-armory-amore '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Armory Amore'']</ref> | ||
|role=*Troop deployment and aid<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | |||
| | *Maintaining aerospace control<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | ||
| | |length=*at least {{Convert|6561.68|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=6|disp=flip}} | ||
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|slipspace drive=[[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] | |||
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|hull=[[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]<ref name="fb">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref> | |||
|armament=*Two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s<ref name="fb"/> | |||
*[[Missile]] batteries<ref name="fb"/> | |||
*[[Point-defense gun]]s<ref name="fb"/> | |||
|complement=*[[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]]<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | |||
*[[Tank]]s<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | |||
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|era=*[[Insurrection]]<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | |||
*[[Human-Covenant War]]<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | |||
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|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | |||
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The '''''Orion''-class assault carrier''' is a class of [[capital ship]]s in service with the [[UNSC Navy]] during the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | |||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
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 name="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 name="canon fodder armory"/> | |||
The ''Orion''-class assault carrier is armed with two heavy [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, which serve as the carrier's primary weapon. In addition, the assault carrier is outfitted with numerous [[missile]] batteries and [[point-defense gun]]s as secondary and tertiary weaponry, respectively.<ref name="fb"/> | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The ''Orion''-class assault carrier was built for war against rebellious [[human colonies]] during the [[Insurrection]]. The class was conceived as a new type of carrier that could directly aid the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s sustained ground operations in addition to maintaining aerospace control over contested worlds. Throughout the Insurrection, the appearance of a [[battle group]] led by an ''Orion''-class assault carrier was seen as a symbol of the UNSC's military strength. | The ''Orion''-class assault carrier was built for war against rebellious [[human colonies]] during the [[Insurrection]]. The class was conceived as a new type of carrier that could directly aid the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s sustained ground operations in addition to maintaining aerospace control over contested worlds. Throughout the Insurrection, the appearance of a [[battle group]] led by an ''Orion''-class assault carrier was seen as a symbol of the UNSC's military strength.<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | ||
As the [[Human-Covenant War]] began in [[2525]], ''Orion''-class assault carriers commonly served as [[flagship]]s, serving in numerous battles throughout the [[Outer Colonies]] in desperate defensive actions against the [[Covenant]]. The Covenant War saw the destruction of most ''Orion''-class carriers as many of these vessels sacrificed themselves to buy time for [[civilian]]s and troops to be evacuated to the [[Inner Colonies]]. The remaining vessels of the ''Orion'' class formed the core of long-range battle groups that attempted to disrupt Covenant supply lines and staging areas, with limited success. | As the [[Human-Covenant War]] began in [[2525]], ''Orion''-class assault carriers commonly served as [[flagship]]s, serving in numerous battles throughout the [[Outer Colonies]] in desperate defensive actions against the [[Covenant]]. The Covenant War saw the destruction of most ''Orion''-class carriers as many of these vessels sacrificed themselves to buy time for [[civilian]]s and troops to be evacuated to the [[Inner Colonies]]. The remaining vessels of the ''Orion'' class formed the core of long-range battle groups that attempted to disrupt Covenant supply lines and staging areas, with limited success.<ref name="canon fodder armory"/> | ||
==Ships of the line== | |||
*{{UNSCShip|Orion}} – [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|Lead ship]] of the class<ref>[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]</ref> | |||
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ||
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===UNSC ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ===UNSC ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ||
This element features a single ''Orion''-class assault carrier. | This element features a single ''Orion''-class assault carrier. | ||
*Cost: 120 points | |||
*Movement: 6" | |||
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 4 | |||
*Build rating: 3 | |||
*Hangars: 3 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 4 | |||
*Security detail: 3 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Carrier Action (1) | |||
**Hard Burn (3") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (4) | |||
**Titanium armor (4) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 6 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 8 | |||
===UNSC Supported ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ===UNSC Supported ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ||
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carrier and one ''Paris''-class heavy frigate. | This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carrier and one ''Paris''-class heavy frigate. | ||
*Cost: 135 points | |||
*Movement: 6" | |||
*Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 4 | |||
*Build rating: 4 | |||
*Hangars: 3 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 4 | |||
*Security detail: 4 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Carrier Action (1) | |||
**Hard Burn (3") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (5) | |||
**Titanium armor (4) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 7 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 9 | |||
===UNSC Reinforced ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ===UNSC Reinforced ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ||
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and two ''Paris''-class heavy frigates. | This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and two ''Paris''-class heavy frigates. | ||
*Cost: 150 points | |||
*Movement: 6" | |||
*Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 5 | |||
*Build rating: 4 | |||
*Hangars: 3 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 4 | |||
*Security detail: 5 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Carrier Action (1) | |||
**Hard Burn (3") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (5) | |||
**Titanium armor (5) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 8 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 10 | |||
{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
===UNSC Combat ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ===UNSC Combat ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ||
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and three ''Paris''-class heavy frigates. | This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and three ''Paris''-class heavy frigates. | ||
*Cost: 165 points | |||
*Movement: 6" | |||
*Damage Track: 8 • 7 • 5 | |||
*Build rating: 5 | |||
*Hangars: 3 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 4 | |||
*Security detail: 6 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Carrier Action (1) | |||
**Hard Burn (3") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (6) | |||
**Titanium armor (6) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 9 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 11 | |||
===UNSC Escorted ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ===UNSC Escorted ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ||
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and one ''Halberd''-class destroyer. | This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and one ''Halberd''-class destroyer. | ||
*Cost: 145 points | |||
*Movement: 6" | |||
*Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 4 | |||
*Build rating: 4 | |||
*Hangars: 3 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 5 | |||
*Security detail: 4 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Carrier Action (1) | |||
**Hard Burn (3") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (4) | |||
**Titanium armor (5) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 10 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 9 | |||
===UNSC Defended ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ===UNSC Defended ''Orion'' Assault Carrier=== | ||
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault | This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and two ''Halberd''-class destroyers. | ||
*Cost: 160 points | |||
*Movement: 6" | |||
*Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 5 | |||
*Build rating: 4 | |||
*Hangars: 3 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 5 | |||
*Security detail: 5 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Carrier Action (1) | |||
**Hard Burn (3") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (4) | |||
**Titanium armor (5) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 12 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 10 | |||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo Fleet Battles - Orion class.jpg|Undetailed model of an ''Orion''. | File:Halo Fleet Battles - Orion class.jpg|Undetailed model of an ''Orion''. | ||
File:HFB Orion RCS Comparison 580 Line.jpg|A scale side-on comparison between an ''Orion'' and a Covenant {{ | File:HFB Orion RCS Comparison 580 Line.jpg|A scale side-on comparison between an ''Orion'' and a Covenant {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}. | ||
File:HFBOrion2.jpg|An ''Orion'' scaled against a ''Marathon''-class cruiser and a ''Paris''-class frigate. | File:HFBOrion2.jpg|An ''Orion'' scaled against a ''Marathon''-class cruiser and a ''Paris''-class frigate. | ||
File:HFBOrion3.png|An ''Orion''-class vessel with its ''Paris''-class escorts. | File:HFBOrion3.png|An ''Orion''-class vessel with its ''Paris''-class escorts. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
{{Human Ships}} | {{Human Ships}} | ||
[[Category:Carrier classes]] | [[Category:Carrier classes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:United Nations Space Command ship classes]] |