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{{infobox Ship
{{infobox Ship
|faction = neutral
|faction = terran
|name = Orion
|name = Orion
|type = mercenary gunship {{#set:fighter=Orion}}
|image = image:Privateer - Sprite - Orion - Perspective.png
|caption =  
|type = Gunship
|manufacturer =  
|manufacturer =  
|image = File:p1orion.jpg
|primary user = [[Bounty Hunters]]
|caption =
|primary user = [[user:=mercenaries]]
|additional users =
|introduction =
|length =
|mass =
|max velocity = [[max speed:=350]]
|cruise velocity =
|max afterburner velocity = [[max afterburn:=800]]
|acceleration = [[acceleration:=350]]
|max afterburner acceleration =
|max yaw = [[yaw:=105]]
|max pitch = [[pitch:=115]]
|max roll = [[roll:=107]]
|guns = <center>2</center>
* [[Plasma gun]]s (2) {{#set:weapons=Plasma guns (2)}}
|missiles = <center>2</center>
* [[HS|HS missiles]] (3) {{#set:weapons=HS missiles (3)}}
|turrets = <center>1 (rear)</center>
* [[Turreted laser]]s (2) {{#set:weapons=Turreted lasers (2)}}
|side armor = [[side armor:=14]]
|front armor = [[fore armor:=18]]
|rear armor = [[aft armor:=16]]
|shields = [[shield level:=Shield Level 5]]
|jump drive =
|crew =
|devices =
|cargo = [[cargo:=50]] units (75 with [[cargo expansion]])
|cost = [[cost:=75,000]]
|image2 =  File:Privorion4.gif
|caption2 = Orion Target Designation, 2669.
|source = [[source:=Wing Commander: Privateer|''Wing Commander: Privateer'']]
}}
}}
The [[Orion]] is a class of [[Bounty Hunter]] gunship.
Centurions are one of the four basic models of single-person ships available to the general public in [[Gemini Sector]].
They are available to privateers at [[Ship Dealer|Ship Dealers]] for 200,000 credits unconfigured.
Around 2670, Orions became able to support level 7 engine upgrades and shield generators.
[[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about the spaeccraft in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].
==Images==
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Normal.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Asteroid - Orion.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Planet - Orion.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Space - Orion.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - New Constantniople - Orion.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - New Detroit - Orion.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Oxford - Orion.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Perry - Hangar Bay - Orion.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Landing Pad - Derelict - Orion.png
</gallery>
===Renders===
<gallery>
Privateer - Manual - Orion Render - Side.png
Privateer - Manual - Orion Render - Top.png
</gallery>
===Cockpit===
<gallery>
Privateer - Cockpit - Orion - Off.png
Privateer - Cockpit - Orion - Active.png
Privateer - Cockpit - Orion - Damaged.png
Orion Cockpit - Right.PNG
Orion Cockpit - Left.PNG
Orion Cockpit - Rear.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Rear Turret - No Power.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Rear Turret - Full Power.PNG
</gallery>
===Sprite Sheets===
<gallery>
Privateer_-_Sprite_Sheet_-_Ship_Dealer.PNG ‎
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Orion.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Orion - Death.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Takeoff - Orion.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Landing - Orion.png
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Asteroid - Orion.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Derelict - Orion.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - New Constantinople - Orion.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - New Detroit - Orion.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Oxford - Orion.PNG
Privateer - Sprite - Landing Ship - Perry - Orion.PNG
</gallery>
== Specifications ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Centurion
! Centurion
! Centurion
! Centurion
! Centurion
! Centurion
|-
! Source
| Playguide
| Privateer
| Righteous Fire
| Righteous Fire
| Righteous Fire CD
| Righteous Fire Disk
|-
! Faction
| Bounty Hunter
| Bounty Hunter
| Governor Menesch #1
| Governor Menesch #2
| Mordecai Jones
| Mordecai Jones
|-
! Class
| Heavy Fighter
| Heavy Fighter
| Heavy Fighter
| Heavy Fighter
| Heavy Fighter
| Heavy Fighter
|-
! Max. Velocity
| 500 kps
| 500 kps
| 500 kps
| 500 kps
| 500 kps
| 500 kps
|-
! Aft. Velocity
| 1000 kps
| 1000 kps
| 1000 kps
| 1000 kps
| 1000 kps
| 1000 kps
|-
! Acceleration
| Excellent
| 500
| 500
| 500
| 500
| 500
|-
! Max. YPR
| Good
| 160/158/168
| 160/158/168
| 160/158/168
| 160/158/168
| 160/158/168
|-
! Power Supply
| 120 GW
| Unlimited
| 180 GW
| 180 GW
| 180 GW
|-
! Energy Gauge
| 150 GJ
| Unlimited
| 150 GJ
| 150 GJ
| 150 GJ
|-
! Guns
|valign=top| [[Mass Driver]] (2)<br>
[[Tachyon Cannon]] (1)<br>
[[Particle Cannon]] (1)
|valign=top| [[Mass Driver]] (2, Outer) <br>
[[Tachyon Cannon]] (1, Inner Starboard) <br>
[[Particle Cannon]] (1, Inner Port)
|valign=top| [[Mass Driver]] (2, Outer)<br>
[[Tachyon Cannon]] (1, Inner Starboard)<br>
[[Particle Cannon]] (1, Inner Port)
|valign=top| [[Mass Driver]] (2, Outer) <br>
[[Tachyon Cannon]] (1, Inner Starboard)<br>
[[Particle Cannon]] (1, Inner Port)
|valign=top| [[Fusion Cannon]] (4)
|valign=top| [[Steltek Gun]] (4)
|-
! Turrets
| [[Mass Driver]] (2, Tail)
| [[Ionic Pulse Cannon]] (2, Tail)
| [[Fusion Cannon]] (2, Tail)
| [[Fusion Cannon]] (2, Tail)
| [[Fusion Cannon]] (2, Tail)
| [[Steltek Gun]] (2, Tail)
|-
! Weapons
|valign=top| [[Friend-or-Foe]] (2)<br>
[[Image Recognition]] (2) <br>
[[Tractor Beam]] (1)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Image Recognition]] (2)<br>
Launcher #2: [[Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Heat Seeker]] (2)<br>
Launcher #2: [[Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Heat Seeker]] (2)<br>
Launcher #2: [[Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Heat Seeker]] (2)<br>
Launcher #2: [[Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|valign=top| Launcher #1: [[Heat Seeker]] (2)<br>
Launcher #2: [[Friend-or-Foe]] (2)
|-
! Cargo Hold
| 50 units
| 50 units
| Ejected Pilot
| Ejected Pilot
| Ejected Pilot
| Ejected Pilot
|-
! Shields
| Heavy
| Heavy
| Heavy
| Heavy
| Heavy
|-
! Levels
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 3
|-
! Power
| 60 GW
| 60 GW
| 60 GW
| 60 GW
| 60 GW
|-
! Regen
| 2
| 2
| 2
| 2
| 2
|-
! Side Shields
| 30 cm equiv. each
| 30 cm equiv. each
| 30 cm equiv. each
| 30 cm equiv. each
| 30 cm equiv. each
|-
! Fore Shields
| 30 cm equiv.
| 30 cm equiv.
| 30 cm equiv.
| 30 cm equiv.
| 30 cm equiv.
|-
! Aft Shields
| 30 cm equiv.
| 30 cm equiv.
| 30 cm equiv.
| 30 cm equiv.
| 30 cm equiv.
|-
! Shield Effect
| 91%
| 91%
| 91%
| 91%
| 91%
|-
! Side Armor
| 15 cm equiv. each
| 15 cm equiv. each
| 15 cm equiv. each
| 15 cm equiv. each
| 15 cm equiv. each
| 15 cm equiv. each
|-
! Fore Armor
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
|-
! Aft Armor
| 15 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
| 20 cm equiv.
|-
! Upgrades
|valign=top| [[Afterburner]]<br>[[Tail Turret]]
|valign=top| [[Afterburners]]<br>[[Tail Turret]]<br>[[Speed Enhancer]]<br>[[Shield Regenerator]]
|valign=top| [[Afterburner]]<br>[[Tail Turret]]
|valign=top| [[Afterburners]]<br>[[Tail Turret]]<br>[[Speed Enhancer]]<br>[[Shield Regenerator]]<br>[[Advanced Droid]]<br>[[Thrust Enhancer]]
|valign=top| [[Afterburners]]<br>[[Tail Turret]]<br>[[Speed Enhancer]]<br>[[Shield Regenerator]]<br>[[Advanced Droid]]<br>[[Thrust Enhancer]]
|-
|}
===Options===
{| class="wikitable"
! Version
! Privateer
! Righteous Fire
|-
! Engine Upgrade
| Level 3
| Level 4
|-
! Shield Upgrade
| Level 3
| Level 4
|-
! Gun Racks
| 4
| 4
|-
! WoTB Racks
| 2
| 2
|-
! Turrets
| Rear
| Rear
|-
! Cargo Exp.
| No
| No
|-
! MDFs
| 1
| 1
|}
==Locations==
==Components==
===Base===
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Base.PNG|No Upgrades
</gallery>
===Sensors===
====Iris====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Scanner - 1.png|Mk. I
Orion - Scanner - 2.png|Mk. II
Orion - Scanner - 3.png|Mk. III
</gallery>
====Hunter====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Scanner - 4.png|AW 6
Orion - Scanner - 5.png|AW 6i
Orion - Scanner - 6.png|AW Infinity
</gallery>
====B and S====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Scanner - 7.png|Tripwire
Orion - Scanner - 8.png|E.Y.E.
Orion - Scanner - 9.png|Omniscience
</gallery>
===Engines===
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Engine 1.png|Upgrade 1
Orion - Engine 2.png|Upgrade 2
Orion - Engine 3.png|Upgrade 3
Orion - Engine 4.png|Upgrade 4
Orion - Engine 5-7.png|Upgrade 5
Orion - Engine 5-7.png|Upgrade 6
Orion - Engine 5-7.png|Upgrade 7
</gallery>
===Weapons===
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Weapon - Missile Launcher.png|Missile Launcher
Orion - Weapon - Torpedo Launcher.png|Torpedo Launcher
Orion - Weapon - Tractor Beam.png|Tractor Beam
</gallery>
===Guns===
====Laser====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Laser - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Laser - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Mass Driver====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Mass Driver - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Mass Driver - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Meson Blaster====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Meson Blaster - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Meson Blaster - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Neutron Gun====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Neutron Gun - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Neutron Gun - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Particle Cannon====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Particle Cannon - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Particle Cannon - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Tachyon Cannon====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Tachyon Cannon - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Tachyon Cannon - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Ionic Pulse Cannon====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Ionic Pulse Cannon - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Ionic Pulse Cannon - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Plasma Gun====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Plasma Gun - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Plasma Gun - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Fusion Cannon====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Plasma Gun - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Plasma Gun - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
====Steltek Gun====
<gallery mode="nolines">
Orion - Gun - Steltek - Right.png|Starboard
Orion - Gun - Steltek - Left.png|Port
</gallery>
== Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide ==
'''''Orion'''''
The ''Orion'' is perhaps the safest of all the vehicles mentioned here. It is can carry the most armor and shields of all ships listed (at the expense of its maneuverability). This is a sturdy ship, designed to last.
Cockpit. Low visibility. The cockpit is dark and somewhat cramped, with less window area than the ''Tarsus''. Dual MFDs are standard and easy to use (see illustration). Instruments are not as easy to use as in the ''Centurion'', but are simple to get a handle on.
Speed/Maneuverability. Supports up to a Level 5 engine upgrade. Although the ''Orion'' has better than average speed, it’s difficult to pull through tight turns.
Ordnance/Protection. Supports addition of a rear turret. Even without the turret, there is room for two guns and one weapon or tractor beam. With Level 5 engine upgrades, there is no reason not to pick a high quality gun with a high energy drain. Supports up to shield upgrade Level 5.
Overall Performance Rating. Due to its low maneuverability, limited cargo hold, and the expense of outfitting it, I give the ''Orion'' a low B. With enough money, though, you can make this ship a high A. I highly recommend the full option package for this ship
<gallery>
Privateer - Manual - Page 48.jpg
Privateer - Manual - Page 49.jpg
</gallery>
== Privateer Playtesters' Guide ==
'''ORION'''
'''''Suggested Loadout'''''
<gallery>
PPG - 65.png
</gallery>
==Appearances==
* [[Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide]]
* [[Wing Commander Privateer]]
* [[Privateer Playtester's Guide]]
* [[Privateer Righteous Fire]]
== Behind the Screens ==
===Concept Art===
====Wing Commander Privateer====
<gallery>
Privateer - Concept Art - Centurion 1.png
Privateer - Concept Art - Centurion 2.png
Privateer - Concept Art - Centurion 3.png
Privateer - Concept Art - Centurion Cockpit.png
</gallery>
====Wing Commander Arena====


== Variants ==
<gallery>
{{#ask: [[fighter::orion]]
Centurion_modelsheet.jpg
|?max speed=Max. Speed
Centurion-_ms.jpg
|?max afterburn=Afterburn
clayrender_centurion.jpg
|?Weapons
shipsketches.jpg
|?fore armor=Fore Armor
</gallery>
|?aft armor=Aft Armor
 
|?side armor=Side Armor
===In-Game Textures===
|?source
|mainlabel=Variant
| format=table
}}


== Playguide ==
<gallery>
<big><big><big>''Orion''</big></big></big><br>
PSHIP.png
PSHIP2.png
</gallery>


The ''Orion'' is perhaps the safest of all the vehicles mentioned here. It can carry the most armor and shields of all ships listed (at the expense of its maneuverability). This is a sturdy ship, designed to last.
===Unused Manual Art===


<big>'''Cockpit.'''</big> Low visibility. The cockpit is dark and somewhat cramped, with less window area than the ''Tarsus''. Dual MFDs are standard and easy to use (see illustration).<br>
<gallery>
Instruments are not as easy to use as in the ''[[Centurion]]'', but are simple to get a handle on.
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Centurion.png
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Centurion Battle.png
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Centurion Turret.png
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Faxes - Centurion Battle 2.png
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Faxes - Centurion Battle.png
Privateer - Unused Manual Art - Landing Pad All Ships.png
Privateer - Manual Art - Unused - Ship Dealer.png
</gallery>


===Pre-Release Screenshots===


<big>'''Speed/Maneuverability.'''</big> Supports up to a Level 5 engine upgrade. Although the ''Orion'' has better than average speed, it's difficult to pull through tight turns.
====Wing Commander Privateer====


<gallery>
SCREE027.gif
SCREE033.gif
SCREE038.gif
SCREE063.gif
SCREE078.gif
SCREE093.gif
SCREE012.gif
SCREE013.gif
SCREEN22.gif
</gallery>


<big>'''Ordnance/Protection.'''</big> Supports addition of a rear turret. Even without the turret there is room for two guns and one weapon or tractor beam. With Level 5 engine upgrades, there is no reason not to pick a high quality gun with a high energy drain. Supports up to shield upgrade Level 5.
====Wing Commander Arena====


<gallery>
10.10.34.187-image2.jpg
10.10.34.187-image11.jpg
10.10.34.187-image14.jpg
10.10.34.187-image16.jpg
10.10.34.187-image27.jpg
10.10.34.187-image28.jpg
</gallery>


<big>'''Overall Performance Rating.'''</big> Due to its low maneuverability, limited cargo hold, and the expense of outfitting it, I give the ''Orion'' a low B. With enough money, though, you can make this ship a high A. I highly recommend the full option package for this ship.
===Righteous Fire Box Explorations===


== Gallery ==
=== Cockpit ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Orion_turret.jpg|''Orion'' cockpit, front view
FIGHTER.png
File:Orion_Left_Side.png|''Orion'' cockpit, left view
RFArt2.1.png
File:Orion_Right_Side.png|''Orion'' cockpit, right view
RFArt2.png
File:Orion_Rear.png|''Orion'' cockpit, rear view
RFArt3.1.png
RFArt3.png
rfexp1.png
rfexp2.png
RFFIGHTERS.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


<br clear="all"/>
===Source Models===


= [[Behind the Screens]] =
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/CLNKLAND.zip CLNKLAND] - Centurion
[[file:Orion_Multiview.jpg|thumb|Original ''Orion'' model, rendered from the [[Privateer 3D Archive|''Wing Commander&nbsp;3D'' archive]].]]
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHTER.zip FIGHTER] - Centurion
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHTEXP.zip FIGHTEXP] - Centurion
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHTLND.zip FIGHTLND] - Centurion
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/LANDFGHT.zip LANDFGHT] - Centurion
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/LNCHFGHT.zip LNCHFGHT] - Centurion
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/SPECS.zip SPECS] - Centurion
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD_FIGHT.zip DD_FIGHT] - Centurion (afterburners)
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHT-L.zip FIGHT-L] - Centurion (afterburners)
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHTVW.zip FIGHTVW] - Centurion (afterburners)
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/OXSHIP.zip OXSHIP] - Centurion (afterburners)
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/TO-OXFOR.zip TO-OXFOR] - Centurion (afterburners)
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHTPAD.zip FIGHTPAD] - Centurion w/ Landing Pad
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHTGER.zip FIGHTGER] - Centurion w/ Loader
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/FIGHTPIT.zip FIGHTPIT] - Centurion cockpit
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/TAILGUN.zip TAILGUN] - Tail Gun
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/B_REPLAN.zip B_REPLAN] - Landing Pad w/ Ships
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD_DELR1.zip DD_DELR1] - Ship Dealer w/ Ships
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD_DLR-S.zip DD_DLR-S] - Ship Dealer w/ Ships
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/PERSHIP4.zip PERSHIP4] - Box Cover Centurion


The Orion is referred to in the game data files as "TUG".
{{Navbox Privateer Vehicles}}


[[Category: Civilian Fighters]]
[[category:Origin FX Vehicles]]
[[category:Wing Commander Privateer Vehicles]]
[[category:Gunships]]
[[category:Bounty Hunter Gunships]]

Revision as of 00:02, 14 April 2023

Orion
Privateer - Sprite - Orion - Perspective.png
Type Gunship
Primary User Bounty Hunters

The Orion is a class of Bounty Hunter gunship. Centurions are one of the four basic models of single-person ships available to the general public in Gemini Sector. They are available to privateers at Ship Dealers for 200,000 credits unconfigured. Around 2670, Orions became able to support level 7 engine upgrades and shield generators. Gabriel Quentin wrote about the spaeccraft in GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW.

Images

Screenshots

Renders

Cockpit

Sprite Sheets

Specifications

Name Centurion Centurion Centurion Centurion Centurion Centurion
Source Playguide Privateer Righteous Fire Righteous Fire Righteous Fire CD Righteous Fire Disk
Faction Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunter Governor Menesch #1 Governor Menesch #2 Mordecai Jones Mordecai Jones
Class Heavy Fighter Heavy Fighter Heavy Fighter Heavy Fighter Heavy Fighter Heavy Fighter
Max. Velocity 500 kps 500 kps 500 kps 500 kps 500 kps 500 kps
Aft. Velocity 1000 kps 1000 kps 1000 kps 1000 kps 1000 kps 1000 kps
Acceleration Excellent 500 500 500 500 500
Max. YPR Good 160/158/168 160/158/168 160/158/168 160/158/168 160/158/168
Power Supply 120 GW Unlimited 180 GW 180 GW 180 GW
Energy Gauge 150 GJ Unlimited 150 GJ 150 GJ 150 GJ
Guns Mass Driver (2)

Tachyon Cannon (1)
Particle Cannon (1)

Mass Driver (2, Outer)

Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard)
Particle Cannon (1, Inner Port)

Mass Driver (2, Outer)

Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard)
Particle Cannon (1, Inner Port)

Mass Driver (2, Outer)

Tachyon Cannon (1, Inner Starboard)
Particle Cannon (1, Inner Port)

Fusion Cannon (4) Steltek Gun (4)
Turrets Mass Driver (2, Tail) Ionic Pulse Cannon (2, Tail) Fusion Cannon (2, Tail) Fusion Cannon (2, Tail) Fusion Cannon (2, Tail) Steltek Gun (2, Tail)
Weapons Friend-or-Foe (2)

Image Recognition (2)
Tractor Beam (1)

Launcher #1: Image Recognition (2)

Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2)

Launcher #1: Heat Seeker (2)

Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2)

Launcher #1: Heat Seeker (2)

Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2)

Launcher #1: Heat Seeker (2)

Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2)

Launcher #1: Heat Seeker (2)

Launcher #2: Friend-or-Foe (2)

Cargo Hold 50 units 50 units Ejected Pilot Ejected Pilot Ejected Pilot Ejected Pilot
Shields Heavy Heavy Heavy Heavy Heavy
Levels 3 3 3 3 3
Power 60 GW 60 GW 60 GW 60 GW 60 GW
Regen 2 2 2 2 2
Side Shields 30 cm equiv. each 30 cm equiv. each 30 cm equiv. each 30 cm equiv. each 30 cm equiv. each
Fore Shields 30 cm equiv. 30 cm equiv. 30 cm equiv. 30 cm equiv. 30 cm equiv.
Aft Shields 30 cm equiv. 30 cm equiv. 30 cm equiv. 30 cm equiv. 30 cm equiv.
Shield Effect 91% 91% 91% 91% 91%
Side Armor 15 cm equiv. each 15 cm equiv. each 15 cm equiv. each 15 cm equiv. each 15 cm equiv. each 15 cm equiv. each
Fore Armor 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv.
Aft Armor 15 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv. 20 cm equiv.
Upgrades Afterburner
Tail Turret
Afterburners
Tail Turret
Speed Enhancer
Shield Regenerator
Afterburner
Tail Turret
Afterburners
Tail Turret
Speed Enhancer
Shield Regenerator
Advanced Droid
Thrust Enhancer
Afterburners
Tail Turret
Speed Enhancer
Shield Regenerator
Advanced Droid
Thrust Enhancer

Options

Version Privateer Righteous Fire
Engine Upgrade Level 3 Level 4
Shield Upgrade Level 3 Level 4
Gun Racks 4 4
WoTB Racks 2 2
Turrets Rear Rear
Cargo Exp. No No
MDFs 1 1

Locations

Components

Base

Sensors

Iris

Hunter

B and S

Engines

Weapons

Guns

Laser

Mass Driver

Meson Blaster

Neutron Gun

Particle Cannon

Tachyon Cannon

Ionic Pulse Cannon

Plasma Gun

Fusion Cannon

Steltek Gun

Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide

Orion

The Orion is perhaps the safest of all the vehicles mentioned here. It is can carry the most armor and shields of all ships listed (at the expense of its maneuverability). This is a sturdy ship, designed to last.

Cockpit. Low visibility. The cockpit is dark and somewhat cramped, with less window area than the Tarsus. Dual MFDs are standard and easy to use (see illustration). Instruments are not as easy to use as in the Centurion, but are simple to get a handle on.

Speed/Maneuverability. Supports up to a Level 5 engine upgrade. Although the Orion has better than average speed, it’s difficult to pull through tight turns.

Ordnance/Protection. Supports addition of a rear turret. Even without the turret, there is room for two guns and one weapon or tractor beam. With Level 5 engine upgrades, there is no reason not to pick a high quality gun with a high energy drain. Supports up to shield upgrade Level 5.

Overall Performance Rating. Due to its low maneuverability, limited cargo hold, and the expense of outfitting it, I give the Orion a low B. With enough money, though, you can make this ship a high A. I highly recommend the full option package for this ship

Privateer Playtesters' Guide

ORION

Suggested Loadout

Appearances

Behind the Screens

Concept Art

Wing Commander Privateer

Wing Commander Arena

In-Game Textures

Unused Manual Art

Pre-Release Screenshots

Wing Commander Privateer

Wing Commander Arena

Righteous Fire Box Explorations

Source Models