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{{Sidebar starship class|
[[Image:OrionInterceptor.jpg|thumb|200px|Two '''Orion interceptors''' (2154)]]
 
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|Name= Orion interceptor
'''Orion interceptors''' were a moderately armed [[starship|vessel]] used by the [[Orion Syndicate]] in the [[22nd century]]. These vessels appeared to be armed with a sole [[phase cannon]] mounted underneath the [[hull]] equipped with a fast recharge rate. The [[hull]]'s of these vessels featured quad-engine exhaust ports, three on the lower half of the ship and one on the upper half. Their [[transporter]] systems were capable of creating a large energy surge.
 
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| image= OrionInterceptor.jpg
 
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|imagecap= Two vessels of the class, in formation
In May [[2154]], two Orion interceptors attacked and raided the [[Earth]] starship ''[[Enterprise (NX-01)|Enterprise]]'', while it traversed the [[Borderland]] region, in search of a rogue [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey (ENT)|Klingon Bird-of-Prey]] commanded by a group of [[Augment]]s. The [[Orion (species)|Orions]] were able to abduct nine crewmen from the ''Enterprise'', including [[T'Pol]] and [[Jeffrey Pierce]].
 
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|Affiliation= [[Orion Syndicate]]
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|Type= [[Interceptor]]
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|Active= [[22nd century]]
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|Armament= [[Particle cannon]]
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| image2= Orion interceptor firing particle cannon.jpg
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|imagecap2= Firing particle cannon
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| image3= Orion interceptors firing on Enterprise.jpg
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|imagecap3= Attacking ''[[Enterprise (NX-01)|Enterprise]]''
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'''Orion interceptors''' were fast, moderately-armed [[starship]]s used by the [[Orion Syndicate]] during the [[22nd century]].
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==Technical data==
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The exterior design of this class's [[hull]] was [[hawk (bird)|hawk]]-like in appearance, incorporating swept wings positioned at the [[aft]] of the vessel, with a beak-like [[fore|forward]] section.
   
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The [[interceptor]]'s armaments included at least one [[particle cannon]] mounted on the underside of the hull. The vessel was also equipped with a [[transporter]]. ({{ENT|Borderland}})
Later, two interceptors again engaged the ''Enterprise'' as the ship attempted to leave [[Verex III]], causing moderate damage before the Augment-controlled bird-of-prey arrived and eliminated the interceptors threat. ([[ENT]]: "[[Borderland (episode)|Borderland]]")
 
   
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==Encounters==
:''This type of vessel was seen again, this time on [[DS9]], as a [[Bajoran interceptor]]''
 
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Knowledge of this starship class was contained in the [[Vulcan database]], but the class remained unknown to [[Starfleet]] until [[May]] of [[2154]], when two [[Orion]] interceptors attacked and raided the {{EnterpriseNX}}. The two interceptors quickly caught and ambushed ''Enterprise'' in the [[Borderland]] as it was searching for an [[Malik's Bird-of-Prey|Augment-controlled Bird-of-Prey]]. Using their transporter, the Orions were able to abduct nine crewmen from ''Enterprise'', including [[T'Pol]] and [[Jeffrey Pierce]], before their escape.
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Later, two interceptors again engaged ''Enterprise'', following its rescue of the abducted crewmembers from [[Verex III]]. They caused moderate damage to ''Enterprise'' before the [[Augment]]s arrived in their commandeered [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey (22nd century)|Bird-of-Prey]] and forced both of the interceptors to retreat. ({{ENT|Borderland}})
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==External link==
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* [http://johneaves.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/the-orion-battle-ships-of-boarderline/ Early design sketches] at [[John Eaves]]' [http://johneaves.wordpress.com/ personal blog]
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[[Category:Orion starship classes|Interceptor]]

Revision as of 15:26, 28 September 2012

Orion interceptors were fast, moderately-armed starships used by the Orion Syndicate during the 22nd century.

Technical data

The exterior design of this class's hull was hawk-like in appearance, incorporating swept wings positioned at the aft of the vessel, with a beak-like forward section.

The interceptor's armaments included at least one particle cannon mounted on the underside of the hull. The vessel was also equipped with a transporter. (ENT: "Borderland")

Encounters

Knowledge of this starship class was contained in the Vulcan database, but the class remained unknown to Starfleet until May of 2154, when two Orion interceptors attacked and raided the Enterprise NX-01. The two interceptors quickly caught and ambushed Enterprise in the Borderland as it was searching for an Augment-controlled Bird-of-Prey. Using their transporter, the Orions were able to abduct nine crewmen from Enterprise, including T'Pol and Jeffrey Pierce, before their escape.

Later, two interceptors again engaged Enterprise, following its rescue of the abducted crewmembers from Verex III. They caused moderate damage to Enterprise before the Augments arrived in their commandeered Bird-of-Prey and forced both of the interceptors to retreat. (ENT: "Borderland")

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