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The | The '''Orion''' is a heavy Cruiser, borderline battlecruiser made by the [[United Nations of Earth|U.N.E.]] that has very high health for a Cruiser, decent [[Spinals|Spinal]] damage, and light [[turrets]] in case any small ships attack. | ||
{{Ship Infobox | {{Ship Infobox | ||
| | |(f)_spinal = 4 Small Cannon | ||
| | |(g)_spinal = 4 Small Cannon | ||
|acceleration = 22 | |||
|cargo_hold = 250 | |||
|creator = reaconofficer1 (Old) [[User:WhyIm|'''Wiscyy''']] & Gavin001 (New) | |||
|credit = $1,026 | |||
|description = The Orion was one of the earliest UNE ships. Developed during HX1, it inevitably became outdated as technology advanced. The surplus that are still sold to this day are widely bought as escorts since, while comparatively weak, they are cheap. | |||
|explosion_radius = 10 | |||
|hull = 1,100 | |||
|image = <gallery> | |||
Orion-icon.png|Overview | Orion-icon.png|Overview | ||
Orion-front.PNG|Front | Orion-front.PNG|Front | ||
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Orion-bottom.PNG|Bottom | Orion-bottom.PNG|Bottom | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| | |loyalty_required = 0% + Level 1 Starbase | ||
|m_class_range = 5,800 | |||
|med_turrets = 1 Triple Medium Laser | |||
|r_class_range = 5,000 | |||
| | |shields = 2,750 | ||
|small_turrets = 3 Light Laser | |||
|med_turrets = 1 | |spinal_1 = 4 Small Cannon | ||
| | |spinal_2 = 4 Small Cannon | ||
| | |spinal_dps = 72 | ||
| | |stealth = No | ||
| | |title = Orion | ||
| | |title1 = The Orion | ||
| | |top_speed = 125 | ||
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|total_cost = $12,911 | |total_cost = $12,911 | ||
| | |turn_speed = 0.47 | ||
|turret_dps = 58 | |||
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|version_added = .61h1 (New) | |version_added = .61h1 (New) | ||
|vip_required = No | |vip_required = No | ||
| | |warehouse = 1 | ||
|warp_drive = Yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The '''Orion''' is a slow [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruiser]]. It carries 2 [[Turrets|Small Lasers]] and 1 [[Turrets|Medium Laser]], it is capable of good [[Spinals|Spinal Weaponry]] use, but is slow for a ship of its class. | The '''Orion''' is a slow [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruiser]]. It carries 2 [[Turrets|Small Lasers]] and 1 [[Turrets|Medium Laser]], it is capable of good [[Spinals|Spinal Weaponry]] use, but is slow for a ship of its class. | ||
== | == Appearance == | ||
On the back of the '''Orion''' is a teleporter that leads to a small room which contains nothing but the pilot's seat. The current model is partially broken due to an admin deleting several ship meshes. | On the back of the '''Orion''' is a teleporter that leads to a small room which contains nothing but the pilot's seat. The current model is partially broken due to an admin deleting several ship meshes. | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
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* Decent support ship. | * Decent support ship. | ||
* Highest health of any non-event Cruiser. | * Highest health of any non-event Cruiser. | ||
* | *A few light [[turrets]] to defend against small ships. | ||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* Vulnerable bottom and sides. | * Vulnerable bottom and sides. | ||
* Slow for a [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruiser]]. | * Slow for a [[:Category:Cruiser|Cruiser]]. | ||
* Not much [[Turrets|Turret]] firepower. | * Not much [[Turrets|Turret]] firepower, they do not do much against capital ships. | ||
* Lack of Flak or Cannon Turrets, meaning you must use its Spinals in order to deal [[Hull]] damage. | * Lack of Flak or Cannon Turrets, meaning you must use its Spinals in order to deal [[Hull]] damage. | ||
* Large for a Cruiser. | * Large for a Cruiser. | ||
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* Escort larger ships for sieges and use its Small Cannons to kill attacking ships. | * Escort larger ships for sieges and use its Small Cannons to kill attacking ships. | ||
* Moderately effective against a single [[Swarmer|Alien Swarmer]], but does not fare well against larger groups. | * Moderately effective against a single [[Swarmer|Alien Swarmer]], but does not fare well against larger groups. | ||
*Use your [[Spinals]] to deal damage to capital ships, and your [[Turrets]] to attack small ships. | |||
==Version History== | ==Version History== | ||
* Gains 2 [[Turrets|Light Gatling Cannons]] replacing its [[Turrets|Light Cannon]] and [[Turrets|Light Flak Cannon]] and gained 1 [[Turrets|Dual Medium Laser]] replacing 1 [[Spinals|Small Cannon]] in version .75a3. | * Gains 2 [[Turrets|Light Gatling Cannons]] replacing its [[Turrets|Light Cannon]] and [[Turrets|Light Flak Cannon]] and gained 1 [[Turrets|Dual Medium Laser]] replacing 1 [[Spinals|Small Cannon]] in version .75a3. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:10, 12 January 2024
The Orion is a heavy Cruiser, borderline battlecruiser made by the U.N.E. that has very high health for a Cruiser, decent Spinal damage, and light turrets in case any small ships attack.
Description
The Orion is a slow Cruiser. It carries 2 Small Lasers and 1 Medium Laser, it is capable of good Spinal Weaponry use, but is slow for a ship of its class.
Appearance
On the back of the Orion is a teleporter that leads to a small room which contains nothing but the pilot's seat. The current model is partially broken due to an admin deleting several ship meshes.
Advantages
- High-damaging Spinals.
- Decent support ship.
- Highest health of any non-event Cruiser.
- A few light turrets to defend against small ships.
Disadvantages
- Vulnerable bottom and sides.
- Slow for a Cruiser.
- Not much Turret firepower, they do not do much against capital ships.
- Lack of Flak or Cannon Turrets, meaning you must use its Spinals in order to deal Hull damage.
- Large for a Cruiser.
Strategy
- Escort larger ships for sieges and use its Small Cannons to kill attacking ships.
- Moderately effective against a single Alien Swarmer, but does not fare well against larger groups.
- Use your Spinals to deal damage to capital ships, and your Turrets to attack small ships.
Version History
- Gains 2 Light Gatling Cannons replacing its Light Cannon and Light Flak Cannon and gained 1 Dual Medium Laser replacing 1 Small Cannon in version .75a3.
- Added 2 Medium Phasers ("G" Spinal) and changed Medium Laser to Dual Medium Laser in version .65b.
Trivia
- Named after a famous star constellation, Orion the Hunter.
- The current model is based on the Veteran from Galaxy on Fire 2.
- The U.N.E have used this ship in the past.
- Has a limited version, the Cold Blood.
- A wreck of the Orion is currently stuck in the slleping pod room of the Mega Base.
