Orion is a total conversion utilizing Valve Software’s Orange Box engine. Orion immerses the player in an intense online experience with dynamic combat and a vast array of new features.. Featuring fast-paced tactical gameplay on futuristic battlefields, Orion brings the fun into gameplay.

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We have uploaded our new website, new forums, announced the first public beta tentative release date and a bunch of new media and announcing how to get in the beta early!

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We are back with a whole lot of everything!First off, I would like to say please visit our new website and our new forums over at Orion-project.net We are still working out a few kinks here and there, but most of its uploaded. We still have to do the FAQ, Files, and Contact pages, but as of now, those are the least important.

We have installed our new forums and our database wouldn't transfer you we heavily encourage you guys to re-register on the forums and start posting away as we will be doing Beta hand outs periodically. So register, post, and get your chance to play Orion early!

Now! About the actual game! We are releasing our first public beta next month, October 2009. We have a private tentative date that we are hoping to hit, but in the world of games, things happen. Especially in the indie world.

We will be doing community events and handing out the Beta to select individuals up until the actual public release of Orion. This means you'll have an opportunity to play Orion with us, the developers (and other testers) before the game comes out. You can help us with feedback, changes, and opinions regarding the game!

And on the last note! We will be releasing Orion's Soundtrack THIS Friday for free of charge and available for download via our Website!

And please enjoy this new media from the world of Orion.


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David Prassel
Project Director / Lead Game Designer / Art Director
ORION / Unannounced 2010 Project
(e) david@prassel.com
(c) 847.431.8387

www.orion-project.net

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THElastNINJA
THElastNINJA - - 920 comments

OH this is so ******* supersexy =) Sorry for cursing.Tnx for the update <3

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Callinstead09
Callinstead09 - - 2,062 comments

I like the natural lighting WAY better now! I'm still not sure about how the cave wall's look though

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THElastNINJA
THElastNINJA - - 920 comments

OH MY GOD

Featuring 17 brand new weapons on its first release, with around double the amount to come through future Content Updates!
>> Interactive Game-Modes
The first to be featured in ORION will be a version of Capture The Flag. There are 6 planned game modes already, including one completely original. Others to be released via Content Updates (shortly after the first public release) include: deathmatch, team deathmatch, search and destroy, cooperative, and our unique game mode, Vital.

COOP + ALOT of weapons.I ******* wet in my pants.Love you Praz
Sorry for double post

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Orion
Orion - - 587 comments

I'm soooo proud to have this mod named after ME! :P (jk)

Seriously though... This is looking damn awesome! I don't choose to apply for Beta Testing many mods these days but I might just sign up for this one! I likey very muchy! lol. ;)

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psyco363
psyco363 - - 17 comments

Holly **** i must HAVE IT!

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Xendrid
Xendrid - - 145 comments

Gorgeous work so far.

The art style reminds me of the original Red Faction. This is a very good thing by the way ;)

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NORWHY
NORWHY - - 96 comments

Yeah,same here.Looking amazingly great.The first red faction was also a fantastic game.

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Praz Author
Praz - - 893 comments

Please note that some of the features, such as those coop modes, dinosaurs and the other set of weapons are being added regularly AFTER the first release.

We will be updating the game on a regular basis keeping it fresh with new content.

This will include the additions of new weapons, maps, game modes, and even game features.

However, yes, it is either 16 or 17 weapons that are in on the first release among a bunch of other awesome foundation features!

Can't wait to frag!

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THElastNINJA
THElastNINJA - - 920 comments

I know, but we need to celebrate this already now =)

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chris_sloany
chris_sloany - - 2,830 comments

cant freakin wait!!

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NullSoldier
NullSoldier - - 973 comments

This is looking really good.

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Esoj
Esoj - - 48 comments

looking very good there guys can't wait until you release this.

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Ghost-Sonic-Safais
Ghost-Sonic-Safais - - 16 comments

Sounds awsome!
Been waiting for this ;)

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Killer_man_1996
Killer_man_1996 - - 511 comments

AWESOME!!!

this just looks so cool..

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benbellis
benbellis - - 215 comments

wait i thought you were realeasing it in september not october..?

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Praz Author
Praz - - 893 comments

We were planning on it, but I had alot of stuff happening.
In fact, it was my brothers wedding this past weekend and I was the best man.

Don't worry, you'll have a chance at getting into the beta early =)

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THElastNINJA
THElastNINJA - - 920 comments

Congratz to your brother and you :)

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firebird2009
firebird2009 - - 155 comments

lock and load. bring them on !!!

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Kamikazi[Uk]
Kamikazi[Uk] - - 1,412 comments

You guys are deffinitly pushing the source engine. Nice to see some new media great work again :D.

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