Orion class battlestar - Revision history

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	== Stealth Capabilities ==		== Stealth Capabilities ==
			[[File:Osiris 1.png\|thumb\|The aft of an ''Orion'' class, with the only landing bay accessible between the ship's sublight engines {{TRS\|Blood and Chrome}}.]]
	At least one ''Orion'' class ship, ''[[Osiris]]'', was outfitted with a unique reflective metallic hull which acts as an inhibitor to Cylon DRADIS, and can operate in "stealth mode" within detection range for a short period without being seen. However, as soon as the ship powered its weapons and launched its fighters, the ship immediately became visible to enemy scanners, with the corresponding DRADIS signatures giving away the ship's position.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=56}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 56</ref> It is not known if this is a standard feature, or a special, one-off design.		At least one ''Orion'' class ship, ''[[Osiris]]'', was outfitted with a unique reflective metallic hull which acts as an inhibitor to Cylon DRADIS, and can operate in "stealth mode" within detection range for a short period without being seen. However, as soon as the ship powered its weapons and launched its fighters, the ship immediately became visible to enemy scanners, with the corresponding DRADIS signatures giving away the ship's position.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=56}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 56</ref> It is not known if this is a standard feature, or a special, one-off design.

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	The '''''Orion'' class [[Battlestar (RDM)\|battlestar]]''' was first developed and deployed sometime before or during the First [[Cylon War]]. Also known as a "pocket battlestar," "half-pint," or grimly as "one-way wonders," the class was specifically designed for special operations and covert missions.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=45}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pgs. 45-46</ref> These vessels were approximately quarter the size of full battlestars like ''[[Galactica]]'' and incorporated the latest stealth technology available during the First Cylon War.		The '''''Orion'' class [[Battlestar (RDM)\|battlestar]]''' was first developed and deployed sometime before or during the First [[Cylon War]]. Also known as a "pocket battlestar," "half-pint," or grimly as "one-way wonders," the class was specifically designed for special operations and covert missions.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=45}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pgs. 45-46</ref> These vessels were approximately quarter the size of full battlestars like ''[[Galactica]]'' and incorporated the latest stealth technology available during the First Cylon War {{TRS\|Blood and Chrome}}.

	The ''Orion'' class appears to be among the smaller ships in the Colonial Fleet, dwarfed even by the ''[[Valkyrie Type Battlestar\|Valkyrie]]'' type. It may be the smallest known battlestar class to see service during the First Cylon War.		The ''Orion'' class appears to be among the smaller ships in the Colonial Fleet, dwarfed even by the ''[[Valkyrie Type Battlestar\|Valkyrie]]'' type. It may be the smallest known battlestar class to see service during the First Cylon War.
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	=== Endurance ===		=== Endurance ===
	Unlike larger battlestars, the ''Orion'' class is not intended to be used on extended duration missions without the aid of a corresponding battlestar group. The class features limited weapons, which restrict its ability to fight Cylon capital ships. The battlestar ''[[Osiris]]'' lasted only a few minutes in combat with a much larger basestar before taking critical damage, demonstrating the class's vulnerability when faced with superior firepower.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=58}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 58</ref>		Unlike larger battlestars, the ''Orion'' class is not intended to be used on extended duration missions without the aid of a corresponding battlestar group. The class features limited weapons, which restrict its ability to fight Cylon capital ships. The battlestar ''[[Osiris]]'' lasted only a few minutes in combat with a much larger basestar before taking critical damage, demonstrating the class's vulnerability when faced with superior firepower {{TRS\|Blood and Chrome}}.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=58}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 58</ref>

	=== Armament ===		=== Armament ===
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	=== Aircraft Operations ===		=== Aircraft Operations ===
			[[File:B&C - Osiris Hangar Bay Racks from Doug Drexler.jpg\|thumb\|''[[Osiris]]''{{'}} [[hangar deck]] with [[Viper Mark III\|Viper Mark IIIs]] on racks as seen circa {{BCH\|42}}.]]
	The ''Orion'' class was designed to operate specialized [[Viper Mark III]] fighters equipped for both space combat and ground air support missions. These Mark III Vipers were sleeker than standard models, with bigger wings designed specifically for the class's special operations role.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=53}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 53</ref>		The ''Orion'' class was designed to operate specialized [[Viper Mark III]] fighters equipped for both space combat and ground air support missions. These Mark III Vipers were sleeker than standard models, with bigger wings designed specifically for the class's special operations role.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=53}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 53</ref>

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	=== Ghost Fleet Operations ===		=== Ghost Fleet Operations ===

	During the later stages of the First Cylon War, at least some ''Orion'' class vessels were incorporated into the Colonial Fleet's secret "ghost fleet" ~~- ships~~ that were officially reported as destroyed but continued to operate covertly in Cylon-controlled space. This fleet was assembled over more than a year as part of an effort to strike at the Cylons when and where they were least expecting it.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=53}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 53</ref>		During the later stages of the First Cylon War, at least some ''Orion'' class vessels were incorporated into the Colonial Fleet's secret "[[Ghost Fleet\|ghost fleet]]"―ships that were officially reported as destroyed but continued to operate covertly in Cylon-controlled space. This fleet was assembled over more than a year as part of an effort to strike at the Cylons when and where they were least expecting it.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=53}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 53</ref>

	The ghost fleet concept involved taking Colonial warships that had been heavily damaged but could be salvaged, then officially declaring them destroyed while secretly repairing them for covert operations. Personnel assigned to ghost fleet vessels witnessed their own death certificates, emphasizing the complete secrecy of their operations and their official non-existence.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=54}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 54</ref>		The ghost fleet concept involved taking Colonial warships that had been heavily damaged but could be salvaged, then officially declaring them destroyed while secretly repairing them for covert operations. Personnel assigned to ghost fleet vessels witnessed their own death certificates, emphasizing the complete secrecy of their operations and their official non-existence {{TRS\|Blood and Chrome}}.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=54}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 54</ref>

	== Ships In Class ==		== Ships In Class ==
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	== Production Notes ==		== Production Notes ==

	In the pre-production script for ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'', the ''Orion'' class vessel is referred to as "''Reliant''" rather than "''Osiris''," and contains significantly more detail about the class's design philosophy, operational limitations, and crew conditions than appears in the final production.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=45}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 45</ref> The script emphasizes the class's role as expendable assets for high-risk missions, reflected in their grim nickname "one-way wonders."		In the pre-production script for ''[[Blood and Chrome]]'', the ''Orion'' class vessel is referred to as ''Reliant'' rather than ''Osiris'', and contains significantly more detail about the class's design philosophy, operational limitations, and crew conditions than appears in the final production.<ref>''[[Blood and Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf\|page=45}} pre-production script dated 30 November 2010], pg. 45</ref> The script emphasizes the class's role as expendable assets for high-risk missions, reflected in their grim nickname "one-way wonders."

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	\| ''[[Osiris]]'' \|\| 0913 (BSG 54) \|\| Destroyed, [[Battle of Djerba]], ~~YR58 (~~42 ~~BCH)~~ \|\| ''"[[Blood & Chrome]]"''		\| ''[[Osiris]]'' \|\| 0913 (BSG 54) \|\| Destroyed, [[Battle of Djerba]], {{BCH\|42}} \|\| ''"[[Blood & Chrome]]"''
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	The '''''Orion'' class [[Battlestar (RDM)\|battlestar]]''' was first developed and deployed sometime before or during the First [[Cylon War]]. Also known as a "Pocket Battlestar" or "Half-Pint," the class appears to be among the smaller ships in the Colonial Fleet, dwarfed even by the ''[[Valkyrie Type Battlestar\|Valkyrie]]'' type. It may be the smallest battlestar class to see service.		The '''''Orion'' class [[Battlestar (RDM)\|battlestar]]''' was first developed and deployed sometime before or during the First [[Cylon War]]. Also known as a "Pocket Battlestar" or "Half-Pint," the class appears to be among the smaller ships in the Colonial Fleet, dwarfed even by the ''[[Valkyrie Type Battlestar\|Valkyrie]]'' type. It may be the smallest known battlestar class to see service.

	== Layout and Design ==		== Layout and Design ==

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	\| ''[[Osiris]]'' \|\| 0913 (BSG 54) \|\| Destroyed, [[Battle of Djerba]], YR58 (42 BCH) \|\| ''"[[Blood & Chrome]]"''.		\| ''[[Osiris]]'' \|\| 0913 (BSG 54) \|\| Destroyed, [[Battle of Djerba]], YR58 (42 BCH) \|\| ''"[[Blood & Chrome]]"''
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	\| role= Battleship, carrier, planetary defense		\| role= Battleship, carrier, planetary defense
	\| arm= * 12x [[Battery\|~~gun turrets~~]] <br /> * 32x [[~~KEW~~#~~Point_defense_guns~~\|~~point defense batteries~~]] <br /> * ~~Missile batteries~~		\| arm= * 12x [[Battery#Gun_Clusters\|primary guns]] <br> * ~32x missile [[Battery#Close-in_Weapon_Systems\|CIWS]] <br> * ~4x [[missile tubes]]
	\| def= * Flak		\| def= * Flak <br /> * DRADIS absorbent hull plating
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