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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==
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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}}
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=Hlao 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}}
==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}}{{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''==

Revision as of 08:15, July 2, 2022

Orion-class assault carrier
Halo Fleet Battles - Orion-class carrier.
Production information

Manufacturer:

SinoViet Heavy Machinery[1]

Class:

Role:

  • Troop deployment and aid[2]
  • Maintaining aerospace control[2]
Technical specifications

Length:

2,220 meters (7,284 ft)[1]

Width:

610.00 meters (2,001.3 ft)[Note 1]

Height:

660.01 meters (2,165.4 ft)[Note 1]

Mass:

40 million tonnes[1]

Power plant:

Deuterium Fusion reactor

Engine(s):

Fusion drive

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine

Hull:

Titanium-A battle plate[3]

Armament:

Complement:

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Introduced:

2473[1]

Affiliation:

UNSC Navy[2]

 

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.[2]

Overview

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

Armament

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.[3][1]

Ships of the line

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.[2][1]

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.[2][1]

Halo: Fleet Battles

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

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

Gallery

  • 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

Sources

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

Notes

  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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Heavy frigates Paris-class • Strident-class
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Heavy destroyers Able-class • Hillsborough-class
Light destroyers Diligence-class • Halberd-class • Unidentified
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