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{{Title|''Orion''-class assault carrier}}
{{Title|''Orion''-class assault carrier}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
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|image=[[File:HaloFleetBattles-Orion.jpg|300px]]
|name            = ''Orion''-class
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|manufacturer=
|caption        =
|class=*[[Carrier|Assault carrier]]<ref name="canon fodder armory">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Armory Amore]</ref>
|modules        =  
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{{Infobox/Ships/Class
|role=*Troop deployment and aid{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
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*Maintaining aerospace control{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
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|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.}}
|class operator      = [[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width={{Convert|2001.3|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=5|disp=flip}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Size}}
|class manufacturer   = [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|2165.4|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=5|disp=flip}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Size}}
|class architect      =  
|mass=40 million metric tons{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=127}}
|class built          =
|power=[[Deuterium]] [[Fusion reactor]]
|class in service    = [[2473]]-present{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|engine=[[Fusion drive]]
}}
|slipspace drive=[[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]
|hide-characteristics=
|navigation=
|nocollapse      = yes
|hull=[[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]<ref name="fb">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''</ref>
|type            = [[UNSC carrier|Carrier]]{{Ref/Site|Id=canon fodder armory|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=127}}
|armament=*Two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}
|length          = {{Convert|7284|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Missile]] batteries{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}
|width          = {{Convert|2001.3|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.}}
*[[Point-defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}
|height         = {{Convert|2165.4|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=5|disp=flip}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Size}}
|complement=*[[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|mass           = 40 million tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|power           = [[Fusion reactor]]
|maneuver drive  = [[Fusion drive]] (1 primary, 2 secondary)
|slipspace drive = [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]
|crew            =  
|complement      =  
*[[D77-TC Pelican]]s{{Ref/Site|Id=canonfodder|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=28|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Generic|Id=OD|[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]|[[Pelican Training]]}}
*[[Tank]]s{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*[[Tank]]s{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*Cargo lighters{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*Cargo lighters{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*Resource gatherers{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*Resource gatherers{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|crew=
|troops          = [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|passengers=
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|othersystems=
|shielding      =  
|era=*[[Insurrection]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|sensors        =  
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|ew              =  
|introduced=
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|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*2 heavy{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|90C1E1 MAC]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*70 [[Archer Missile|M58 Archer pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}
*12 [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}
|aircraft        =
|air facilities  =
}}
}}
 
The '''''Orion''-class assault carrier''' is a class of [[capital ship]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]] during the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{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==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
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}}
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/Reuse|Enc22}} 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}}
===Armament===
The ''Orion''-class assault carrier is armed with two heavy 90C1E1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, which serve as the carrier's primary weapon. In addition, the assault carrier is outfitted with 70 [[M58 Archer missile]] pods and and 12 [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


===Service history===
==Ships of the line==
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}}
*{{UNSCShip|Fifth Winter}} – Participated in the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}
*{{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>


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}}
==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.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Ships of the line==
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}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*{{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''==
==''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
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 6"
|Title=UNSC Orion Assault Carrier
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 4
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 3
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 3
|PTS=120
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 3
|Movement=6
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=7
**Carrier Action (1)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Hard Burn (3")
|DamageTrack3=4
**Missile barrage
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
**Point defense (4)
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
**Titanium armor (4)
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
|SysLoadout3Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
**Dice: 6
|SysLoadout4Stat=4
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout5Stat=4
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|BuildRating=3
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|Hangars=3
**Dice: 8
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=3
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=2
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=6
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=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
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 6"
|Title=UNSC Supported Orion Assault Carrier
*Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 4
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 4
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 3
|PTS=135
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Supported.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 4
|Movement=6
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=8
**Carrier Action (1)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Hard Burn (3")
|DamageTrack3=4
**Missile barrage
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
**Point defense (5)
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
**Titanium armor (4)
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
|SysLoadout3Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
**Dice: 7
|SysLoadout4Stat=5
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout5Stat=4
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|BuildRating=4
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|Hangars=3
**Dice: 9
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=4
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=2
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=7
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=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
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 6"
|Title=UNSC Reinforced Orion Assault Carrier
*Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 5
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 4
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 3
|PTS=150
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Reinforced.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 5
|Movement=6
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=8
**Carrier Action (1)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Hard Burn (3")
|DamageTrack3=5
**Missile barrage
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
**Point defense (5)
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
**Titanium armor (5)
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
|SysLoadout3Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
**Dice: 8
|SysLoadout4Stat=5
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout5Stat=5
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|BuildRating=4
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|Hangars=3
**Dice: 10
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=5
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=2
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=8
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=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
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 6"
|Title=UNSC Combat Orion Assault Carrier
*Damage Track: 8 • 7 • 5
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 5
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 3
|PTS=165
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Combat.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 6
|Movement=6
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=8
**Carrier Action (1)
|DamageTrack2=7
**Hard Burn (3")
|DamageTrack3=5
**Missile barrage
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
**Point defense (6)
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
**Titanium armor (6)
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
|SysLoadout3Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
**Dice: 9
|SysLoadout4Stat=6
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout5Stat=6
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|BuildRating=5
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|Hangars=3
**Dice: 11
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=6
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=2
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=9
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=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
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 6"
|Title=UNSC Escorted Orion Assault Carrier
*Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 4
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 4
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 3
|PTS=145
*Boarding Craft: 5
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Escorted.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 4
|Movement=6
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=8
**Carrier Action (1)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Hard Burn (3")
|DamageTrack3=4
**Missile barrage
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
**Point defense (4)
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
**Titanium armor (5)
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
|SysLoadout3Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
**Dice: 10
|SysLoadout4Stat=4
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout5Stat=5
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|BuildRating=4
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|Hangars=3
**Dice: 9
|BoardingCraft=5
|SecurityDetail=4
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=3
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=10
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=9
}}
===UNSC Defended ''Orion'' Assault Carrier===
===UNSC Defended ''Orion'' Assault Carrier===
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carrier and two ''Halberd''-class destroyers.
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carrier and two ''Halberd''-class destroyers.
*Cost: 160 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 6"
|Title=UNSC Orion Assault Carrier
*Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 5
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 4
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 3
|PTS=160
*Boarding Craft: 5
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Defended.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 5
|Movement=6
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=8
**Carrier Action (1)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Hard Burn (3")
|DamageTrack3=5
**Missile barrage
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
**Point defense (4)
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
**Titanium armor (5)
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
|SysLoadout3Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
**Dice: 12
|SysLoadout4Stat=4
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout5Stat=5
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|BuildRating=4
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|Hangars=3
**Dice: 10
|BoardingCraft=5
|SecurityDetail=5
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=3
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=12
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=10
}}
{{Col-end}}
{{Col-end}}


Latest revision as of 15:37, January 25, 2023

Orion-class
Halo Fleet Battles - Orion-class carrier.
Class attributes

Operators:

UNSC Navy[1][2]

Manufacturer:

SinoViet Heavy Machinery[2]

In service:

2473-present[2]

General characteristics

Type:

Carrier[1][2]

Length:

2,220 meters (7,284 ft)[2]

Width:

610.00 meters (2,001.3 ft)[Note 1]

Height:

660.01 meters (2,165.4 ft)[Note 1]

Mass:

40 million tonnes[2]

Power plant:

Fusion reactor

Maneuver drive:

Fusion drive (1 primary, 2 secondary)

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine

Complement:

Troops:

UNSC Marines[1]

Hull:

Titanium-A battle plate[5]

Armaments:

 

The Orion-class assault carrier is a class of capital ship in service with the UNSC Navy during the Insurrection and the Human-Covenant War.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

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 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.[1] Of considerable tonnage by carrier standards, the Orion outmasses both the Poseidon-class light carrier and Epoch-class heavy carrier.[2] These carriers also carry complements of UNSC Marines and tanks.[1]

Armament[edit]

The Orion-class assault carrier is armed with two heavy 90C1E1 Magnetic Accelerator Cannons, which serve as the carrier's primary weapon. In addition, the assault carrier is outfitted with 70 M58 Archer missile pods and and 12 M870 Rampart point defense guns.[5][2]

Ships of the line[edit]

Operational history[edit]

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.[1][2]

As the Human-Covenant War began in 2525, Orion-class assault carriers commonly served as flagships, 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 civilians 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.[1][2]

Halo: Fleet Battles[edit]

UNSC Orion Assault Carrier[edit]

This element features a single Orion-class assault carrier.

UNSC Orion Assault Carrier Capital Ship, Medium (120 PTS)
The standard variant of Orion class carrier. Movement 6" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 7 • 6 • 4

Carrier Action (1)
Hard Burn (3)
Missile Barrage*
Point Defence (4)
Titanium Armour (4)

Build Rating 3
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 3
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Heavy MAC 16/32" MAC (2) Forward 6


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Missile Batteries 12/24" Missiles Forward or Port + Starboard 8



UNSC Supported Orion Assault Carrier[edit]

This element includes an Orion-class assault carrier and one Paris-class heavy frigate.

UNSC Supported Orion Assault Carrier Capital Ship, Medium (135 PTS)
The Supported variant of Orion class carrier. Movement 6" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 8 • 6 • 4

Carrier Action (1)
Hard Burn (3)
Missile Barrage*
Point Defence (5)
Titanium Armour (4)

Build Rating 4
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 4
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Heavy MAC 16/32" MAC (2) Forward 7


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Missile Batteries 12/24" Missiles Forward or Port + Starboard 9



UNSC Reinforced Orion Assault Carrier[edit]

This element includes an Orion-class assault carriers and two Paris-class heavy frigates.

UNSC Reinforced Orion Assault Carrier Capital Ship, Medium (150 PTS)
The Reinforced variant of Orion class carrier. Movement 6" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 8 • 6 • 5

Carrier Action (1)
Hard Burn (3)
Missile Barrage*
Point Defence (5)
Titanium Armour (5)

Build Rating 4
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 5
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Heavy MAC 16/32" MAC (2) Forward 8


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Missile Batteries 12/24" Missiles Forward or Port + Starboard 10



UNSC Combat Orion Assault Carrier[edit]

This element includes an Orion-class assault carriers and three Paris-class heavy frigates.

UNSC Combat Orion Assault Carrier Capital Ship, Medium (165 PTS)
The Combat variant of Orion class carrier. Movement 6" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 8 • 7 • 5

Carrier Action (1)
Hard Burn (3)
Missile Barrage*
Point Defence (6)
Titanium Armour (6)

Build Rating 5
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 6
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Heavy MAC 16/32" MAC (2) Forward 9


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Missile Batteries 12/24" Missiles Forward or Port + Starboard 11



UNSC Escorted Orion Assault Carrier[edit]

This element includes an Orion-class assault carriers and one Halberd-class destroyer.

UNSC Escorted Orion Assault Carrier Capital Ship, Medium (145 PTS)
The Escorted variant of Orion class carrier. Movement 6" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 8 • 6 • 4

Carrier Action (1)
Hard Burn (3)
Missile Barrage*
Point Defence (4)
Titanium Armour (5)

Build Rating 4
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 5
Security Detail 4
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Heavy MAC 16/32" MAC (3) Forward 10


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Missile Batteries 12/24" Missiles Forward or Port + Starboard 9



UNSC Defended Orion Assault Carrier[edit]

This element includes an Orion-class assault carrier and two Halberd-class destroyers.

UNSC Orion Assault Carrier Capital Ship, Medium (160 PTS)
The Defended variant of Orion class carrier. Movement 6" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 8 • 6 • 5

Carrier Action (1)
Hard Burn (3)
Missile Barrage*
Point Defence (4)
Titanium Armour (5)

Build Rating 4
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 5
Security Detail 5
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Heavy MAC 16/32" MAC (3) Forward 12


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Missile Batteries 12/24" Missiles Forward or Port + Starboard 10



Gallery[edit]

  • Undetailed model of an Orion.

    Undetailed model of an Orion.

  • A scale side-on comparison between an Orion and a Covenant Maugen-pattern armored cruiser.

    A scale side-on comparison between an Orion and a Covenant Maugen-pattern armored cruiser.

  • An Orion scaled against a Marathon-class cruiser and a Paris-class frigate.

    An Orion scaled against a Marathon-class cruiser and a Paris-class frigate.

  • An Orion-class vessel with its Paris-class escorts.

    An Orion-class vessel with its Paris-class escorts.

  • A fleet of Orion-class carriers escort a Punic-class supercarrier with several Paris-types in support.

    A fleet of Orion-class carriers escort a Punic-class supercarrier with several Paris-types in support.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armory Amore (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 127
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries (Retrieved on Oct 28, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo: Outpost Discovery, Pelican Training
  5. ^ a b c d e Halo: Fleet Battles
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  7. ^ Stephen Loftus on the Autumn class' talk page

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b These figures are calculated from the physical model in Halo: Fleet Battles. See the talk page for more information.

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