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[InnerSphereNews]

Wed. May 30, 3049: Famously piloted by General Aleksandr Kerensky, the Orion is a mainstay of the FWLM, which just debuted the new ON1-M.

[Redshift2k5]

Yay Orion

[ManDaisy]

Perhaps thats a hint at the next mech.

[Heron]

Orion

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The Orion was first built in 2570 as the ultimate BattleMech. 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 respectable 14 tons of armor. The Orion has a maximum ground speed of 64.8 km/h, which is average for 'Mechs in the heavy weight class.
Technicians love the Orion, because its spacious interior makes performing repairs and maintenance far easier than many other 'Mechs.

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ON1-M - The M variant is an upgrade using Star League technology. The LRM-15 has been replaced with an LRM-20 launcher and the Autocannon/10 has been upgraded to an LB-X Autocannon/10. The SRM-4 and the Medium Lasers have been retained.

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The Orion has long been favored as a command 'Mech, and was notably the preferred 'Mech of Aleksandr Kerensky. Centuries later, this same mech was found and piloted by Theodore Kurita until its destruction on Marfik during the Fourth Succession War. Sometime after this, the cockpit from this same mech was put on display at a museum on Solaris.

Edited by Heron, 30 May 2012 - 08:08 AM.

[Evgeny Bear]

Finally some good news, praise the Founder

Edited by Andar89, 30 May 2012 - 08:03 AM.

[Jonas]

I hope not its an ok Mech but we need another assault

[Black Raven]

Will wait and see almost the same as a dragon i think in terms of weapons AC, lasers, LRM's and SRM's.

Edited by Black Raven, 30 May 2012 - 08:04 AM.

[Evgeny Bear]

there are 3 Assaults already...

[SideSt3p]

I really want a jump capable Assault! But an Orion could be cool

[HRR Nighthawk]

Yay, good addition for the heavy slots. Wanted the Archer, but this is a close second

[Damocles]

Andar89, on 30 May 2012 - 08:04 AM, said:

there are 3 Assaults already...

2* but still agree with sentiment.

[AceTimberwolf]

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

(Not trying to intimidate anyone but.....MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!)

But Seriously My Favorite Mech on the IS side. One can only hope that this is indeed a hint to what is coming.

[Paladin1]

Same here, I hope that this is a hint about today's `Mech because the Orion would fill the much needed "walking slab of armor" slot in any unit.

[Fomorian]

Always liked the Orion and the M upgrade is a nice variant. Can't wait to see IronHawk repaint this one!

[Ratfriend]

ya Orion is a nice mech:) i use it often in another mechwarrior game i play:)

[Jazz30]

+1 endorsement for the Orion! It's an excellent 'mech with a fine aesthetic and solid customizability. I'm eager to see what the artist rendition does with this classic.

[Name140704]

Love the Orion M. That NARC beacon is rare for the time period, and rocks some face, especially when planted on the face.

Nice write up, Garth.

[Targun Darklighter]

Sweet!! a Marauder would have be my pick but a Orion is just as good

[clutchgetspaid]

I'm holding out hope for the ON2-M variant. Gauss Rifle, LRM-15 with Artemis IV, and 3 medium pulse lasers. Tasty.

[Slystone]

Was hoping for something more interesting.