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==Description==
 
==Description==
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Since it was the [[BattleMech]] that [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] piloted, the ''[[Orion]]'' has always held a special place in the mystique of the [[Clan]]s. Even as new technologies were developed during the [[Golden Century]], only [[Clan Wolf]] dared to think of upgrading this most sacred of 'Mechs. Not a radical reworking of the design, as some Clan upgrades are, the '''''Orion'' IIC''' replaces much of the innards and weapons of the original, while preserving its mass and aesthetics. This IIC upgrade utilizes an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and twelve tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, while also making use of twelve [[double heat sink]]s. Clan Wolf has jealously guarded this design, refusing all offers for it.<ref name=TRO3060/>
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Verging on a [[Totem 'Mech]] for the [[Clan Wolf]], the ''Orion IIC'' honors [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]].
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Since it was the chosen [[BattleMech]] of the "Great Father", the venerable ''[[Orion]]'' has always held a special place in the mystique of the [[Clan]]s. Out of respect for General Kerensky's legacy, all the Clans maintained the design for several decades even as the development of newer and more advanced technologies increasingly left it less effective on the battlefield. Behind the scenes however, only Clan Wolf dared to think about designing an upgraded version, convinced that neither Aleksandr or [[Nicholas Kerensky]] would have approved of blinding following tradition at the expense of military progress. Debuting early during the [[Golden Century]], the ''Orion IIC'' was quickly overshadowed as the [[OmniMech]] fast became the standard front-line 'Mechs of all the Clans. Despite this the Wolves jealously guarded their rights to the design, refusing all trade offers and successfully defeating any [[Trial of Possession]]s attempting to acquire it as they would for the [[Kerensky (Bloodname)|Kerensky Blood heritages]], seeing the ''Orion IIC'' as tied to their honor as the guardians of Kerensky's legacy.<ref name=TRO3060/>
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Still produced in limited numbers during the [[Clan Invasion era]], by this time the Wolves most notably used the ''Orion IIC'' as a visible reward for officers in second-line [[Galaxies]] who were expected to soon advance to front-line units. Each ''Orion IIC'' is sent to its recipients "with the compliments of" the Wolves ''[[Khan]]'' or ''[[saKhan]]'', no warrior has ever refused such a gift - even if it means downgrading from an OmniMech or an assault-class 'Mech - and no other Wolf warrior would ever dare to challenge such a recipient for right to pilot an ''Orion IIC''. While a number of the design existed in [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]'s own second-line forces, almost as a gesture of reconciliation to their [[Crusader Clans|Crusader Brothers]] the Exiled Wolves made no plans to manufacture the ''Orion IIC''.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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The only weapon that is preserved from the original ''Orion'' is the [[SRM-4]], though that is upgraded to a lighter-weight Offset Pattern K4 model. The autocannon and long-range missile launcher were upgraded to an Omega 12-Coil [[Gauss Rifle]] and a Type XX "Great Bow" [[LRM-20]], respectively. The arm-mounted lasers were replaced with a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s, one a Series 6W and the other a Series 7W. These upgrades have transformed the ''Orion'' from a close-range brawler to a fire support [['Mech]].<ref name=TRO3060/>
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Not a radical reworking of the design, as some Clan upgrades are, the '''''Orion'' IIC''' replaces much of the innards and weapons of the original, while preserving its mass and aesthetics. This IIC upgrade utilizes an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and twelve tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, while also making use of twelve [[double heat sink]]s, freeing up weight for heavier weapons loadout. The only weapon that is preserved from the original ''Orion'' is the [[SRM-4]], though that is upgraded to a lighter-weight Offset Pattern K4 model. The [[autocannon]] and long-range missile launcher were upgraded to an Omega 12-Coil [[Gauss Rifle]] and a Type XX "Great Bow" [[LRM-20]], respectively. The arm-mounted lasers were replaced with a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s, one an older Series 6W and the other a newer Series 7W, the mismatched lasers stemming from late design change with the 7W replacing a [[Pulse Laser]]. Carrying two tons of Gauss reloads, three of LRM missiles and a single tons of SRM reloads, these upgrades have transformed the ''Orion'' from a close-range brawler to a fire support [['Mech]].<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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===Apocrypha Variants===
 
===Apocrypha Variants===
 
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''These variants presented here were introduced in [[MechWarrior Online]], and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.''
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''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
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*;ON1-IIC-A : The ''Orion IIC'' A retains the arm mounted ER Large Lasers, but mounts a pair of SRM-4 racks in the left torso, two [[LRM-15]] launchers in the left arm, and downgrades the Gauss Rifle with an [[Ultra AC/5]]. Four tons of [[LRM]] missiles, and two each of [[SRM]] and [[Ultra Autocannon]] reloads allow it to sustain a lengthy barrage.<ref name=MWO-1>''MechWarrior Online'' Origin Sale Page</ref>
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*;ON1-IIC-A : The A variant of the Origins IIC Package carries a [[Clan]] made [[ER Large Laser]], one in each arm. Twin [[Clan]] made [[LRM-15]]s and [[SRM-4]]s round out the left arm and torso respectively, four tons of ammo, let's the [[LRM]]s fire in quick succession, while the [[SRM]]s have only two tons for a shorter period fire. An [[Ultra Autocannon/5]] takes up space in the right-side torso, and like the [[SRM]]s, has two tons of ammo to sustain its barrage, making this variant deadly at all ranges.  
 
  
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*;ON1-IIC-B : Like the original ''Orion IIC'' it carries a [[Clan]] made [[Gauss Rifle]] located in the same area, the right-side torso. However, unlike the original of this design, the ''ON1-IIC-B'' carries two [[Clan]] made [[ER Large Laser]]s in each arm. A single [[SRM-4]] in the left-side torso rounds out the weapons package.
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*;ON1-IIC-B : Like the original ''Orion IIC'' the B retains the right torso Gauss Rifle and left torso SRM-4 rack, but swaps the LRM-20 rack for an [[SRM-6]] launcher and mounts a pair of ER Large Lasers in each arm. Mounting seventeen double heat sinks to deal with such high heat weapons, made possible by the use of a 300-rated XL Engine, the ''Orion IIC'' carries four tons of SRM reloads and two of Guass rounds.<ref name=MWO-1/>
  
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*;ON1-IIC-C : Similar to the previous variants, the ''ON1-IIC-C'' carries a twin [[Clan]] made [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s situated in the right-side torso with three tons of ammunition to sustain a constant barrage of [[Autocannon]] fire. A single [[LRM-15]] and [[SRM-4]] and two [[Clan]] made [[ER Large Laser]]s round out its weapons cache.
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*;ON1-IIC-C : Similar to the previous variants, the ''Orion IIC'' C retains the SRM-4 and ER Large Lasers of the standard ''Orion IIC'' while downgrading the LRM rack for a LRM-15 and swapping the Gauss Rifle for a pair of [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s. Built around an XL engine, the C variant mounts three extra double heat sinks and carries three tons of Ultra Autocannon rounds, two of LRM missiles and one single ton of SRM reloads.<ref name=MWO-1/>
  
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*;ON1-IIC-SK ''Sköll'' : Reportedly piloted by [[Star Colonel]] [[Jaela Ward]], the ''Orion IIC'' [[Hero 'Mech]] retains the right torso mounted Guass Rifle unchanged but swaps the LRM rack for an [[ER PPC]], upgrades the SRM-4 rack with [[Artemis IV FCS]] and downgrades the arm lasers to [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Carrying three tons of Gauss rounds and two of SRM reloads, the weight saved allows the mounting of two extra double heat sinks and [[MASC]].<ref name=MWO-2>''MechWarrior Online'' Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page</ref>
 
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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*[https://mwomercs.com/origins ''MechWarrior Online'' Origin Sale Page]
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*[https://mwomercs.com/clan-iic-heroes ''MechWarrior Online'' Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page]
 
*''[[Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades]]''
 
*''[[Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''

Revision as of 08:37, 9 September 2017

Orion IIC
Orion IIC
Production information
Manufacturer Wolf Clan Auxiliary Site #2
Production Year 2841[1]
Class Heavy
Cost 8,267,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 75 tons
Chassis Type W2 Endo Steel
Armor Composite A-4 Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Heavy Force 300 (Standard)
Communications System Khan series (Type 1)
Targeting Tracking System Series III OPT
Heat Sinks 12 Double heat sinks
Speed 65 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,923[2][3]
BV (2.0) 2,392[4][5]


Description

Verging on a Totem 'Mech for the Clan Wolf, the Orion IIC honors General Aleksandr Kerensky.

Since it was the chosen BattleMech of the "Great Father", the venerable Orion has always held a special place in the mystique of the Clans. Out of respect for General Kerensky's legacy, all the Clans maintained the design for several decades even as the development of newer and more advanced technologies increasingly left it less effective on the battlefield. Behind the scenes however, only Clan Wolf dared to think about designing an upgraded version, convinced that neither Aleksandr or Nicholas Kerensky would have approved of blinding following tradition at the expense of military progress. Debuting early during the Golden Century, the Orion IIC was quickly overshadowed as the OmniMech fast became the standard front-line 'Mechs of all the Clans. Despite this the Wolves jealously guarded their rights to the design, refusing all trade offers and successfully defeating any Trial of Possessions attempting to acquire it as they would for the Kerensky Blood heritages, seeing the Orion IIC as tied to their honor as the guardians of Kerensky's legacy.[4]

Still produced in limited numbers during the Clan Invasion era, by this time the Wolves most notably used the Orion IIC as a visible reward for officers in second-line Galaxies who were expected to soon advance to front-line units. Each Orion IIC is sent to its recipients "with the compliments of" the Wolves Khan or saKhan, no warrior has ever refused such a gift - even if it means downgrading from an OmniMech or an assault-class 'Mech - and no other Wolf warrior would ever dare to challenge such a recipient for right to pilot an Orion IIC. While a number of the design existed in Clan Wolf-in-Exile's own second-line forces, almost as a gesture of reconciliation to their Crusader Brothers the Exiled Wolves made no plans to manufacture the Orion IIC.[4]

Weapons and Equipment

Not a radical reworking of the design, as some Clan upgrades are, the Orion IIC replaces much of the innards and weapons of the original, while preserving its mass and aesthetics. This IIC upgrade utilizes an Endo Steel chassis and twelve tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, while also making use of twelve double heat sinks, freeing up weight for heavier weapons loadout. The only weapon that is preserved from the original Orion is the SRM-4, though that is upgraded to a lighter-weight Offset Pattern K4 model. The autocannon and long-range missile launcher were upgraded to an Omega 12-Coil Gauss Rifle and a Type XX "Great Bow" LRM-20, respectively. The arm-mounted lasers were replaced with a pair of ER Large Lasers, one an older Series 6W and the other a newer Series 7W, the mismatched lasers stemming from late design change with the 7W replacing a Pulse Laser. Carrying two tons of Gauss reloads, three of LRM missiles and a single tons of SRM reloads, these upgrades have transformed the Orion from a close-range brawler to a fire support 'Mech.[4]

Variants

There are no known variants of the Orion IIC.

Custom Variants

Apocrypha Variants

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

From MechWarrior Online:

  • ON1-IIC-A 
    The Orion IIC A retains the arm mounted ER Large Lasers, but mounts a pair of SRM-4 racks in the left torso, two LRM-15 launchers in the left arm, and downgrades the Gauss Rifle with an Ultra AC/5. Four tons of LRM missiles, and two each of SRM and Ultra Autocannon reloads allow it to sustain a lengthy barrage.[7]
  • ON1-IIC-B 
    Like the original Orion IIC the B retains the right torso Gauss Rifle and left torso SRM-4 rack, but swaps the LRM-20 rack for an SRM-6 launcher and mounts a pair of ER Large Lasers in each arm. Mounting seventeen double heat sinks to deal with such high heat weapons, made possible by the use of a 300-rated XL Engine, the Orion IIC carries four tons of SRM reloads and two of Guass rounds.[7]
  • ON1-IIC-C 
    Similar to the previous variants, the Orion IIC C retains the SRM-4 and ER Large Lasers of the standard Orion IIC while downgrading the LRM rack for a LRM-15 and swapping the Gauss Rifle for a pair of Ultra Autocannon/10s. Built around an XL engine, the C variant mounts three extra double heat sinks and carries three tons of Ultra Autocannon rounds, two of LRM missiles and one single ton of SRM reloads.[7]
  • ON1-IIC-SK Sköll 
    Reportedly piloted by Star Colonel Jaela Ward, the Orion IIC Hero 'Mech retains the right torso mounted Guass Rifle unchanged but swaps the LRM rack for an ER PPC, upgrades the SRM-4 rack with Artemis IV FCS and downgrades the arm lasers to ER Medium Lasers. Carrying three tons of Gauss rounds and two of SRM reloads, the weight saved allows the mounting of two extra double heat sinks and MASC.[8]

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References

  1. ↑ MUL online date for the Orion IIC
  2. ↑ Combat Operations, p. 119
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 192
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 176-177, "Orion IIC 'Mech Profile"
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 268
  6. ↑ Operation Turning Point: Capellan Crusaders, p. 33 "Orion IIC Burton"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 MechWarrior Online Origin Sale Page
  8. ↑ MechWarrior Online Clan IIC Heroes Sale Page

Bibliography

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