Orion - Revision history

Bird Thing: v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var G

2026-03-30T01:38:45Z

v0.19.1 infobox stats update pass; var G

Commissioner Pravin Lal: /* Variant G - "Tacitus" */ radar correction

2025-12-22T02:21:10Z

‎Variant G - "Tacitus": radar correction

Commissioner Pravin Lal: /* Variant G - "Tacitus" */ fluff update

2025-12-22T00:36:25Z

‎Variant G - "Tacitus": fluff update

Commissioner Pravin Lal at 22:12, 17 December 2025

2025-12-17T22:12:06Z

Bird Thing: 0.18.4 infobox update, var G fluff now out-of-date

2025-09-25T03:45:44Z

0.18.4 infobox update, var G fluff now out-of-date

Bird Thing: infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

2024-12-27T06:01:30Z

infobox stats check pass v0.17.4

Xcalibur: /* Variant A */ Typo fix

2024-12-03T09:01:01Z

‎Variant A: Typo fix

Xcalibur: Updated note on forward-buy varients for 0.17.0

2024-07-13T23:24:24Z

Updated note on forward-buy varients for 0.17.0

Warlord Kentax at 04:21, 26 April 2024

2024-04-26T04:21:31Z

Warlord Kentax: /* Prime */

2024-04-26T04:21:12Z

‎Prime

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 | Price E = 94 900
-| ArmorT E = 70 257
+| ArmorT E = 65 434
 | Engine E = Hermes 340 XL
 | AltSpeed E = 76
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 <li>3 [[DHS]]
 <li>3 [[free tons]]
-<li>14.5t [[Stealth Armor]]
+<li>13.5t [[Stealth Armor]]
 </ul>
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 </ul>
-| Price G = 96 550
+| Price G = 87 550
-| ArmorT G = 70 257
+| ArmorT G = 68 456
 | Engine G = Light Fusion Vlar 300
 | Weapons G = <ul>
 <li>1x [[DSRM6]]
-<li>1x [[UAC20]]
+<li>2x [[AC10]]
-<li>2x [[MPL]]
+<li>4x [[SL]]
 <li>1x [[B-Pod]]
 </ul>
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 <li> [[C3]]
 <li> [[BAP]]
-<li>4 [[DHS]]
+<li>0 [[DHS]]
-<li>1 [[free ton]]
+<li>0 [[free ton]]
-<li>14.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>14t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor INT = 4768
-| Version153 = 0.18.4
+| Version153 = 0.19.1
 }}
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 ===Variant F===
-Similar loadouts on most other Mechs would be accompanied with [[JJ]]s. This is not so for the Orion F. The F sacrifices the ability to [[jump snipe]] for 4 [[Standard_AutoCannons|LAC2]]s that shoot out to 900m, perfectly matching its pair of [[ERPPC]]s and [[Gauss Rifle]]. In lengthy engagements at long-[[range]], few other heavy Mechs will give pilots as much [[direct fire]] firepower potential. The F, being a sniper, never needed the compact light engine that other Orion [[variant]]s nor the speed of other variants, and so the F has a smaller XL engine than the others and only travels at 65 km/h.
+Similar loadouts on most other Mechs would be accompanied with [[JJ]]s. This is not so for the Orion F. The F sacrifices the ability to [[jump snipe]] for 4 [[Standard_AutoCannons|LAC2]]s that shoot out to 900m, perfectly matching its pair of [[ERPPC]]s and [[Gauss Rifle]]. In lengthy engagements at long-[[range]], few other heavy Mechs will give pilots as much [[direct fire]] firepower potential. The F, being a sniper, never needed the compact light engine nor the speed of other Orion [[variant]]s, and so the F has a smaller XL engine than the others and only travels at 65 km/h.
 ===Variant G - ''"Tacitus"''===
 The Tacitus variant is an electronics warfare supporter that's also a potent knife-fighter. Its sensor package of [[C3]], [[BAP]], [[GECM]] gives it good sensor vision useful for detecting distant or hard-to-detect (e.g. BAs, APCs, stealthy) assets, the ability to share that information with allies, and stealthiness of its own. This asset should never be radar-passive itself, it gains no benefit (compare active GECM and passive C3 columns in [[Radar]]).

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 ===Variant G - ''"Tacitus"''===
-The Tacitus variant is an electronics warfare supporter that's also a potent knife-fighter. Its sensor package of [[C3]], [[BAP]], [[GECM]] gives it good sensor vision useful for detecting distant or hard-to-detect (e.g. BAs, APCs, stealthy) assets, the ability to share that information with allies, and stealthiness of its own. This asset should almost never be radar-passive itself, except in dire emergencies like dodging [[Long Tom]] shells.
+The Tacitus variant is an electronics warfare supporter that's also a potent knife-fighter. Its sensor package of [[C3]], [[BAP]], [[GECM]] gives it good sensor vision useful for detecting distant or hard-to-detect (e.g. BAs, APCs, stealthy) assets, the ability to share that information with allies, and stealthiness of its own. This asset should never be radar-passive itself, it gains no benefit (compare active GECM and passive C3 columns in [[Radar]]).
 Backing up its eyes and ears is a weapons-array suited for close-in work. Its pair of [[MPL]]s give some hitscan pinpoint damage only up to 400m, with the rest of its arsenal coming into effect at 350m. The [[UAC20]] provides the bulk of the DPS, and the [[DSRM6]] is no slouch. The latter gives you the asset's sole source of [[screenshake]]. Be mindful of the need to manage three different projectile velocities and leads while also making sure not to overheat the autocannon. Its anti-BA defense besides the SRMs consist of a pair of [[MGuns]] and a [[B-Pod]].

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 ===Variant G - ''"Tacitus"''===
-{{fluff|0.18.3}}
+The Tacitus variant is an electronics warfare supporter that's also a potent knife-fighter. Its sensor package of [[C3]], [[BAP]], [[GECM]] gives it good sensor vision useful for detecting distant or hard-to-detect (e.g. BAs, APCs, stealthy) assets, the ability to share that information with allies, and stealthiness of its own. This asset should almost never be radar-passive itself, except in dire emergencies like dodging [[Long Tom]] shells.
-The weapons array compliments it's electronic package but it's nothing to lean excessively on. The [[Binary Laser Cannon]], while dreaded by the ground asset drivers, will tax the [[DHS]] pair pretty soon which could not only lead to a premature shutdown, but more importantly to a sensor spike across the whole satellite map. Furthermore caution is advised to avoid jamming the [[UAC5]] pair as [[SRM6]] and the [[MG]] array will have to serve as a backup for the while the mech cools down from the [[Binary Laser Cannon|BLaser]] and the [[UAC5]]s un-jam too. Noteworthy is to mention the [[Engines#Compact_Fusion_Engine|compact engine]] will reduce destroyed side torso damage spill over to the center torso.
+Backing up its eyes and ears is a weapons-array suited for close-in work. Its pair of [[MPL]]s give some hitscan pinpoint damage only up to 400m, with the rest of its arsenal coming into effect at 350m. The [[UAC20]] provides the bulk of the DPS, and the [[DSRM6]] is no slouch. The latter gives you the asset's sole source of [[screenshake]]. Be mindful of the need to manage three different projectile velocities and leads while also making sure not to overheat the autocannon. Its anti-BA defense besides the SRMs consist of a pair of [[MGuns]] and a [[B-Pod]].
 ==Trivia==

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 | Weapons G = <ul>
 <li>1x [[DSRM6]]
-<li>1x [[UAC2]]
+<li>1x [[UAC20]]
 <li>2x [[MPL]]
 <li>2x [[Mgun]]

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 | PitchCrouch = -28° to +41°
-| Price Prime = 83 900
+| Price Prime = 85 900
 | ArmorT Prime = 70 257
 | Engine Prime = Light Fusion Vlar 300
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 </ul>
-| Price G = 96 050
+| Price G = 96 550
 | ArmorT G = 70 257
 | Engine G = Light Fusion Vlar 300
 | Weapons G = <ul>
 <li>1x [[DSRM6]]
-<li>2x [[UAC5]]
+<li>1x [[UAC2]]
 <li>2x [[Mgun]]
 </ul>
 | Equip G = <ul>
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 <li> [[C3]]
 <li> [[BAP]]
-<li>2 [[DHS]]
+<li>4 [[DHS]]
-<li>0 [[free tons]]
+<li>1 [[free ton]]
 <li>14.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Armor INT = 4768
-| Version153 = 0.17.4
+| Version153 = 0.18.4
 }}
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 ===Variant G - ''"Tacitus"''===
 This Orion is right half way between the [[Thanatos]] scout and the [[Atlas]] scout. The [[C3]] coupled with [[GECM]] pretty much alleviates any concern for running the radar active the whole time. With the [[BAP]] the area will be illuminated somewhat further but it still won't help find [[APC|shut down adversaries units parked around]], if you know what i mean...

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 </ul>
 | Equip Prime = <ul>
 <li>5 [[DHS]]
 <li>2 [[free tons]]
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 | Engine A = Light Fusion Vlar 300
 | Weapons A = <ul>
-<li>3x [[Standard_AutoCannons|LAC5]]
+<li>3x [[Standard AutoCannons|LAC5]]
 <li>2x [[PPC]]
 <li>3x [[TBolt5]]
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 </ul>
 | Equip A = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>3 [[DHS]]
-<li>0 [[free ton]]
+<li>0 [[free tons]]
 <li>14.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
 | Price B = 87 900
-| ArmorT B = 70 257
+| ArmorT B = 68 456
 | Engine B = Hermes 340 XL
 | AltSpeed B = 76
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 <li> [[EOptics]]
 <li>6 [[DHS]]
-<li>4 [[free ton]]
+<li>4 [[free tons]]
-<li>14.5t [[Armor]]
+<li>14t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 </ul>
 | Equip C = <ul>
 <li>2 [[DHS]]
 <li>2 [[free tons]]
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 </ul>
 | Equip D = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
-<li> [[BAP]]
+<li>[[BAP]]
 <li>3 [[DHS]]
 <li>2 [[free tons]]
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 </ul>
 | Equip F = <ul>
-<li> [[EOptics]]
+<li>[[EOptics]]
 <li>2 [[DHS]]
-<li>1 [[free tons]]
+<li>1 [[free ton]]
 <li>14.5t [[Armor]]
 </ul>
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 | Weapons G = <ul>
 <li>1x [[Blazer]]
-<li>1x [[SRM6]]
+<li>1x [[DSRM6]]
 <li>2x [[UAC5]]
 <li>2x [[Mgun]]
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 | Armor INT = 4768
-| Version153 = 0.17.0
+| Version153 = 0.17.4
 }}

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 ===Variant A===
-Unlike the similarly-equipped [[Argus#E_Variant|Argus E]] the Orion A struggles to accommodate its dual [[PPC]] energy weapons which should nearly always be [[chain fire]]ed. Even the A's trio of [[Tbolt5]]s should be chain fired when able, if enemy [[LAMS]] are active, [[group fire]] may be necessary. Group fire may also be necessary when [[damage spreading]] or [[brawling]]. Players will have to weigh the speed of the Argus vs the [[armor]] of the Orion, especially since the Argus E boasts superior [[range]]. While the Argus E dips into long-range, the Orion A is more solidly in medium-range. For anti-[[BA]] activity, the A should [[chain fire]] its trio of [[Standard_AutoCannons|LAC5]]s and be prepared to use its [[B-Pod]]. Although it slows the A down to 65 km/h, it is also equipped a compact light [[engine]] making it one of the most durable Inner Sphere heavy Mechs.
+Unlike the similarly-equipped [[Argus#E_Variant|Argus E]], the Orion A struggles to accommodate its dual [[PPC]] energy weapons which should nearly always be [[chain fire|chain fired]]. Even the A's trio of [[Tbolt5]]s should be chain fired when able, if enemy [[LAMS]] are active, [[group fire]] may be necessary. Group fire may also be necessary when [[damage spreading]] or [[brawling]]. Players will have to weigh the speed of the Argus vs the [[armor]] of the Orion, especially since the Argus E boasts superior [[range]]. While the Argus E dips into long-range, the Orion A is more solidly in medium-range. For anti-[[BA]] activity, the A should [[chain fire]] its trio of [[Standard_AutoCannons|LAC5]]s and be prepared to use its [[B-Pod]]. Although it slows the A down to 65 km/h, it is also equipped a compact light [[engine]] making it one of the most durable Inner Sphere heavy Mechs.
 ===Variant B===

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 | Armor INT = 4768
-| Version153 = 0.16.1
+| Version153 = 0.17.0
 }}
 The '''Orion''' is [[Inner Sphere]] [[Heavy Mechs|Heavy Mech]]. Though in production for well over 500 years, the Orion remains a mainstay of the Free World’s heavy ’Mech forces, as its mix of firepower and resilience appeals to a wide range of MechWarriors. Over the centuries countless thousands have poured off the production line, but the last two decades have seen something of a renaissance for the Orion as the inclusion of recovered technologies has allowed the design to push its way to the forefront of the FWLM’s military exports. The Orion is a dependable workhorse design that can handle almost any combat role, thanks to its mix of long and short-range weaponry and its Valiant Lamellor armor. Unlike other Mechs that have diverse [[engine]] options, the Orion actually has different max speeds based on which engine each [[variant]] is equipped with. Orions with the more common XL engines travel at 76 km/h, the F Variant carries a smaller XL engine and travels at 65 km/h, while Orions with the less common light fusion engine also travel more slowly at 65 km/h, but benefit from greater survivability. Between the engine options and the Orion's 14.5 tons of armor (tied for the highest armor of any [[Inner Sphere]] heavy Mech) the Orion is a very durable Mech.
-Note: Only the variants with a speed of 65 km/h (Prime, A, F, and G) can be bought at forward factories.
+Note: Only the variants with a [[Engines#Light_Fusion_Engine|light fusion engine]] (Prime, A, and G) can be bought at forward factories.

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 | Price Prime = 83 900
 | ArmorT Prime = 70 257
-| Engine Prime = Immortus 300 Compact Fusion
+| Engine Prime = Light Fusion Vlar 300
 | Weapons Prime = <ul>
 <li>1x [[UAC10]]

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 ==Roles and Gameplay Hints==
 ===Prime===
-The Orion Prime is a solid [[Gameplay_Tactics#Self-NARCing/TAGing|self-NARCing]] Mech with its [[LRM20]] and [[NARC]]. But unlike most other self-NARCing assets, the Prime has enough independent weaponry to contribute in medium- and short-[[range]] engagements. It can use its [[NARC]] to self-target enemies or to [[supporting|support]] allies. Between its 3 [[ML]]s and [[UAC10]] the Prime is equipped like an aggressive light Mech so long as it's in medium [[range]]. The Prime has 2 [[free tons]] of ammo and generally one ton of LRM ammo and one ton of UAC10 ammo is called for. Although it slows the Prime down to 65 km/h, it is also equipped a [[Engines#Compact_Fusion_Engine|compact light engine]] making it one of the most durable Inner Sphere heavy Mechs.
+The Orion Prime is a solid [[Gameplay_Tactics#Self-NARCing/TAGing|self-NARCing]] Mech with its [[LRM20]] and [[NARC]]. But unlike most other self-NARCing assets, the Prime has enough independent weaponry to contribute in medium- and short-[[range]] engagements. It can use its [[NARC]] to self-target enemies or to [[supporting|support]] allies. Between its 3 [[ML]]s and [[UAC10]] the Prime is equipped like an aggressive light Mech so long as it's in medium [[range]]. The Prime has 2 [[free tons]] of ammo and generally one ton of LRM ammo and one ton of UAC10 ammo is called for. Although it slows the Prime down to 65 km/h, it is also equipped a [[Engines#Light_Fusion_Engine|light fusion engine]] making it one of the most durable Inner Sphere heavy Mechs.
 ===Variant A===