Editing Orion-class assault carrier

{{Title|''Orion''-class assault carrier}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
|image=[[File:HaloFleetBattles-Orion.jpg|300px]]
|name=''Orion''-class assault carrier
|manufacturer=
|class=*[[Carrier|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>
*[[Capital ship]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|role=*Troop deployment and aid{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*Maintaining aerospace control{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|length={{Convert|7283.5|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=5|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Note|Id=Size|These figures are calculated from the physical model in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''. See the [[Talk:Orion-class assault carrier#Size of Orion-class assault carrier.|talk page]] for more information.}}
|width={{Convert|2001.3|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=5|disp=flip}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Size}}
|height={{Convert|2165.4|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=5|disp=flip}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Size}}
|mass=40 million metric tons{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=127}}
|power=[[Deuterium]] [[Fusion reactor]]
|engine=[[Fusion drive]]
|slipspace drive=[[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]
|navigation=
|hull=[[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]<ref name="fb">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''</ref>
|armament=*Two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}
*[[Missile]] batteries{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}
*[[Point-defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}
|complement=*[[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*[[Tank]]s{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*Cargo lighters{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*Resource gatherers{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|crew=
|passengers=
|othersystems=
|era=*[[Insurrection]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|introduced=
|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
}}

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/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}

==Overview==
===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/Reuse|canon fodder armory}} Of considerable tonnage by carrier standards, the ''Orion'' outmasses both the {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}} and {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P127|Enc22|Page=127}} These carriers also carry complements of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] and [[tank]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|fb}}

===Service 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.{{Ref/Reuse|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.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}

==Ships of the line==
*{{UNSCShip|Fifth Winter}} – Participated in the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[[Halo Waypoint]]: [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries ''Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries'']</ref>
*{{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''==
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===UNSC ''Orion'' 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===
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===
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
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===UNSC Combat ''Orion'' Assault Carrier===
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===
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===
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carrier 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
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
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 {{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}}.
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:HFBOrion4.jpg|A fleet of ''Orion''-class carriers escort a ''Punic''-class supercarrier with several ''Paris''-types in support. 
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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==Notes==
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{{Human Ships}}

[[Category:Carrier classes]]
[[Category:UNSC ship classes]]