Editing Orion-class assault carrier

{{Title|''Orion''-class assault carrier}}
{{Status|Canon}}
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|name            = ''Orion''-class
|image           = [[File:HaloFleetBattles-Orion.jpg|300px]]
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|class operator       = [[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|class manufacturer   = [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|class in service     = [[2473]]-present{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|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}}
|length          = {{Convert|7284|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|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.}}
|height          = {{Convert|2165.4|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=5|disp=flip}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Size}}
|mass            = 40 million tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|power           = [[Fusion reactor]]
|maneuver drive  = [[Fusion drive]] (1 primary, 2 secondary)
|slipspace drive = [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]
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*[[D77 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}}
*Cargo lighters{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
*Resource gatherers{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|troops          = [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}}
|hull            = [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]{{Ref/Tabletop|Id=fb|HFB|Orion-class Assault Carrier stats}}
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*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}}
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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}}

==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 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}}

===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}}

==Ships of the line==
*{{UNSCShip|Fifth Winter}} – Participated in the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}
*{{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>
*{{UNSCShip|Messenger}}- The [[flagship]] in [[Admiral]] Walkers fleet.

==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}}

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}}

==''Halo: Fleet Battles''==
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===UNSC ''Orion'' Assault Carrier===
This element features a single ''Orion''-class assault carrier.
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|Size=Medium
|PTS=120
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier.png|x150px]]
|Movement=6
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|DamageTrack2=6
|DamageTrack3=4
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
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|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
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|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
|SysLoadout4Stat=4
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
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|BuildRating=3
|Hangars=3
|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===
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carrier and one ''Paris''-class heavy frigate.
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
|Title=UNSC Supported Orion Assault Carrier
|ShipType=Capital Ship
|Size=Medium
|PTS=135
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Supported.png|x150px]]
|Movement=6
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|DamageTrack2=6
|DamageTrack3=4
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|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
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|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
|SysLoadout4Stat=5
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
|SysLoadout5Stat=4
|BuildRating=4
|Hangars=3
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=4
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
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|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===
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and two ''Paris''-class heavy frigates.
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
|Title=UNSC Reinforced Orion Assault Carrier
|ShipType=Capital Ship
|Size=Medium
|PTS=150
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Reinforced.png|x150px]]
|Movement=6
|DamageTrack1=8
|DamageTrack2=6
|DamageTrack3=5
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|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
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|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
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|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
|SysLoadout4Stat=5
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
|SysLoadout5Stat=5
|BuildRating=4
|Hangars=3
|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
}}
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===UNSC Combat ''Orion'' Assault Carrier===
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and three ''Paris''-class heavy frigates.
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
|Title=UNSC Combat Orion Assault Carrier
|ShipType=Capital Ship
|Size=Medium
|PTS=165
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Combat.png|x150px]]
|Movement=6
|DamageTrack1=8
|DamageTrack2=7
|DamageTrack3=5
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
|SysLoadout3Stat=
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
|SysLoadout4Stat=6
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
|SysLoadout5Stat=6
|BuildRating=5
|Hangars=3
|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===
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carriers and one ''Halberd''-class destroyer.
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
|Title=UNSC Escorted Orion Assault Carrier
|ShipType=Capital Ship
|Size=Medium
|PTS=145
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Escorted.png|x150px]]
|Movement=6
|DamageTrack1=8
|DamageTrack2=6
|DamageTrack3=4
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
|SysLoadout3Stat=
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
|SysLoadout4Stat=4
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
|SysLoadout5Stat=5
|BuildRating=4
|Hangars=3
|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===
This element includes an ''Orion''-class assault carrier and two ''Halberd''-class destroyers.
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
|Title=UNSC Orion Assault Carrier
|ShipType=Capital Ship
|Size=Medium
|PTS=160
|Image=[[File:HFB OrionCarrier Defended.png|x150px]]
|Movement=6
|DamageTrack1=8
|DamageTrack2=6
|DamageTrack3=5
|SysLoadout1=Carrier Action
|SysLoadout1Stat=1
|SysLoadout2=Hard Burn
|SysLoadout2Stat=3
|SysLoadout3=Missile Barrage*
|SysLoadout3Stat=
|SysLoadout4=Point Defence
|SysLoadout4Stat=4
|SysLoadout5=Titanium Armour
|SysLoadout5Stat=5
|BuildRating=4
|Hangars=3
|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
}}
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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==
{{Ref/Sources}}

==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}

{{Human Ships}}

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