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Orion interceptors were fast, moderately-armed starships used by the Orion Syndicate during the 22nd century. (The Official Starships Collection Issue 163: "Orion Interceptor")

History and specifications[]

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 episode: "Borderland")

A ship of this class was about 150 meters long, similar to a United Earth NX class vessel. In the 2150s decade, the Orions decorated the hull with nose art and wing paintings. (The Official Starships Collection Issue 163: "Orion Interceptor")

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 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 Commander T'Pol and Ensign Jeffrey Pierce, before their escape.

Orion interceptors pursuit

In pursuit of NX-01.

Later, two Orion 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 Klingon Vo'n'talk-class bird-of-prey, destroying one interceptor and forcing the other to retreat. (ENT episode: "Borderland")

Open Sky interceptor

People of the Open Sky ship.

The People of the Open Sky were subjects of the Chain who rejected their society and formed a ragtag fleet. A portion of the fleet consisted of ships of the mid-22nd century Alpha and Beta Quadrant cultures. The fleet arriving at Deep Space 9 in November 2385 included at least one 2150s-era Orion interceptor. (DS9 novel: The Missing)

Alternate timeline[]

Orion interceptor Timelines

An Orion Syndicate interceptor.

In an alternate timeline beset by the temporal anomaly crisis, versions of the interceptor were pulled into the late 24th century. Around the year 2380, different timelines were interwoven, and the Orion Syndicate interceptor was deployed by various factions for space combat. The interceptor benefited from its advanced targeting systems and was equipped with deflector shields. It required 600 blueprints for construction. (ST video game: Timelines January 2021 event: "Convergence Day")

Known vessels[]

Appendices[]

Connections[]

Starship classes of the Orions
By name Brigand (cruiser)Corsair (flight-deck cruiser)CutpurseD'VarDacoitDwarfstarHarmonyLightningMaraarMarauderOrchidSlavemasterSwift SolariaSugaWandererWarbarge Emblem of the Orion.
By type Orion corvetteOrion interceptorOrion marauderOrion pirate shipOrion raiderOrion salvage cruiserOrion scout shipOrion slaver
Mirror universe Brigand (mirror)Corsair (fighter)

Appearances and references[]

Appearances[]

References[]

  1. The Official Starships Collection Issue 163: "Orion Interceptor".
  2. DS9 novel: The Missing.

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