Orion

Orion
	; Shown with cargo expansion and turret
Symbol	O
Size Class	Heavy Combat
Maximum speed	350 KPS (800 with Afterburner)
Acceleration?	Good (5 s)
Maneuverability?	Average (3.5 s)
Jump fuel	4
Turret mounts	Rear
Armor	Front: 48 cm; Rear: 50 cm; Left: 35 cm; Right: 35 cm
Base shielding	40 cm
Cargo space/Expanded	50/75
Passenger space	2

The Orion is a heavy Combat Ship. It has a limited amount of cargo space, but accelerates and maneuvres well. It also has strong armor and room for a rear turret.

General Strategy

This ship is best suited for mercenary missions, as it is the tankiest fighter-class ship currently in the game. It has a maximum shield upgrade of 5 and engine upgrade of 5.

Hunters are the only faction that pilots this ship.

How to Counter This Ship

Probably best with missiles.

Where to Buy This Ship

For 75,000 available at these shipyards:

Alizarin Quadrant

None.

Crimson Quadrant

Aeolus (Primeval 2 System)
Hooper's Hope (Vortex Prime System)
Loye Naval Base, Port Newton and Pyrdion (Loye System)

Mauve Quadrant