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Orion VS54
Orion VS54
The Orion VS54 is the standard issue LMG for Vanu Heavy Assault soldiers. Its lightweight construction allows for more accurate hip fire and stability when on the move when compared to most weapons in its class.
Costs
Auto Granted
General Info
Empire: Icon VS
Can Use: Icon Heavy Assault
Weapon Type: LMG
Fire Rate: 750 RPM
Muzzle Velocity: 540m/s
Effective Range: Close-Medium
Fire Modes: Auto
Headshot Multiplier: 2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier: 0.5x
Equip Time: 800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage: 143 before 10m
Min Damage: 112 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload: 3s
Long Reload: 3.44s
Ammunition
Magazine Size: 50
Ammunition Pool: 250
Accuracy[?]
Hip Aim
Crouch Still: 2.25 0.1
Move: 2.75 0.2
Stand Still: 2.5 0.1
Move: 3.25 0.4
Bloom per Shot: 0.1 0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical: 0.4
Horizontal, Min/Max: 0.22/0.22
Horizontal Tolerance: 0.8
Angle Min/Max: 0°/0°
Bias: ← = →
Recoil Decrease: 13
First Shot Recoil Multiplier: 2.25x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:

Orion VS54 API Data

Census LF API source: Orion VS54 API Data

"Treasured" Orion VS54
"Treasured" Orion VS54
The Orion VS54 is the standard issue LMG for Vanu Heavy Assault soldiers. Its lightweight construction allows for more accurate hip fire and stability when on the move when compared to most weapons in its class.
Costs
DC Cost: 3,999−7,999 Daybreak Cash
General Info
Empire: Icon VS
Can Use: Icon Heavy Assault
Weapon Type: LMG
Fire Rate: 750 RPM
Muzzle Velocity: 540m/s
Effective Range: Close-Medium
Fire Modes: Auto
Headshot Multiplier: 2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier: 0.5x
Equip Time: 800 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage: 143 before 10m
Min Damage: 112 after 65m
Reload Speed
Short Reload: 3s
Long Reload: 3.44s
Ammunition
Magazine Size: 50
Ammunition Pool: 250
Accuracy[?]
Hip Aim
Crouch Still: 2.25 0.1
Move: 2.75 0.2
Stand Still: 2.5 0.1
Move: 3.25 0.4
Bloom per Shot: 0.1 0.05
Recoil[?]
Vertical: 0.4
Horizontal, Min/Max: 0.22/0.22
Horizontal Tolerance: 0.8
Angle Min/Max: 0°/0°
Bias: ← = →
Recoil Decrease: 13
First Shot Recoil Multiplier: 2.25x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:

"Treasured" Orion VS54 API Data

Census LF API source: "Treasured" Orion VS54 API Data
Note: Acquired from the Quartermaster's or Fleet Admiral's Nine-Year Anniversary Bundles.


The Orion VS54 is a light machine gun available to the Vanu Sovereignty. It is auto granted.

The Orion Vanu Sovereignty 54 is part of the 'trinity' - a trio of close-quraters oriented light machine guns all popular on their respective factions. The Orion VS54, Icon NC LA1 Anchor, and Icon TR MSW-R are all close-quarters oriented machine gun with approximately the same damage-per-second, simple recoil, good hip accuracy, a 50-round magazine, and relatively fast reloads for their class, perfectly suiting an aggressive playstyle.

The Orion itself is rather unique amongst the Vanu arsenal. Though it is the standard issue machine gun in the Sovereignty, it is already the highest damage-per-second option in the line-up, while also being relatively accurate, meaning any guns around it tend to sacrifice that damage to either improve the accuracy further or gain advantages in other traits.

Attachments[]

Attachments
Optic
HS/NV Scope (1x)
Ns weapon scope hsnv scope
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 30
Nanite Systems' HS/NV scope has no magnification, but provides high contrast outlines to nearby objects and illuminates nearby soldiers.
HPR Reflex (1x)
HPR Reflex (1x)
Auto Granted
Designed as a replacement for standard iron sights in close-quarters combat, the Holo-Projected Reticle sight creates and accurate dot-and-circle reticle above the top rail.
More reticles for this sight available, see full article.
VHO Reflex (2x)
VHO Reflex (2x)
Icon Daybreak Cash 9 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 5 (Red Dot)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 30
The revolutionary Vanu Holo-Optic reflex utilizes nanotechnology to project a circle and dot reticle. Additionally, it features a 2X magnitude zoom for better performance in urban combat scenarios.
More reticles for this sight available, see full article.
VMS (3.4x)
VMS (3.4x)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 30
The Vanu Marksman's Scope is the standard for mid-range engagements. It uses a minimalist chevron reticle inside of its Vanu-styled housing.
V3 Holo (3.4x)
V3 Holo (3.4x)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 30
Within its ornate triangular hosuing, the V3 Holo uses a red dot sight and 3.4x magnification for mid-range combat scenarios.
OG-4 (4x)
OG-4 (4x)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 30
Created to better suit carbines and assault rifles for support roles, the OG-4's simple crosshair allows the user to make accurate shots at a distance. It uses 4x magnification perfect for mid-range fights.
CSZ (4x)
CSZ (4x)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 30
The CSZ's 4x magnification make it a favorite amongst designated marksmen in the Vanu Sovereignty. This scope uses a triple chevron reticle.
Barrel
Flash Suppressor
Flash Suppressor (VS)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 100
A flash suppressor makes the shooter less visible to the enemy, but increases the range at which you appear on enemy minimaps by 15 meters.
Short Barrel
Short Barrel (VS)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 100
This shortened barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 40% when firing from the hip, and increases vertical recoil by 20% while aiming down sights.
Suppressor
Suppressor (VS)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 100
The weapon's muzzle flash and noise generation is reduced, and the player no longer appears on the minimap when firing. In exchange, the weapon's damage falls off 20 meters sooner and bullet velocity is reduced by 15%.
Rail
Angled Forward Grip
Angled Forward Grip (VS)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 100
An angled forward grip reduces the vertical recoil of the first shot in a burst by 60%, but increase the side to side recoil of a weapon by 10%.
Darklight Flashlight
Darklight Flashlight
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 100
The rail mounted Darklight Flashlight can illuminate hostile cloaked infiltrators and dark areas but the light can give away your position.
The light can be turned on and off with Toggle Attachment hotkey.
Forward Grip
Forward Grip (VS Thick)
Auto Granted
A forward grip increases control of the weapon, reducing horizontal recoil by 25%, but increases equip time by 0.15 sec.
Laser Sight
Laser Sight
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 100
A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.
Ammo
Soft Point Ammunition
Soft Point Ammunition (VS)
Icon Daybreak Cash 49 OR Icon resource certpoints 25x25 100
Soft Point Ammunition increases the weapon's maximum damage range by 5 meters, but reduces its projectile velocity by 10%.

Damage Fall-off[]

  • 143 before 10 meters
  • 125 at 41 meters
  • 112 after 65 meters

Effectiveness[]

Versus Infantry
Infantry Body part Shots to Kill
0-10m10-41m41-65m
Icon Light AssaultInfantry Head 445
Torso 7(7)8(8)9(9)
Legs 8(8)9(9)10(10)
Icon InfiltratorInfiltrator Head 445
Torso 7(7)8(8)9(9)
Legs 7(7)8(8)9(9)
Icon Heavy AssaultHeavy Assault Overshield Head 667
Torso 11(11)12(12)13(13)
Legs 12(12)13(13)15(15)
Icon MAXMAX Head 354045
Torso 70(88)80(100)90(112)
Legs 78(98)89(112)100(125)
Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry Body part 0m 10m 41m 65m
Normal Suit Normal Suit Normal Suit
Icon Light AssaultInfantry Head 0.24s 0.259s - 0.316s - 0.44s -
Torso 0.48s 0.499s - 0.636s - 0.76s -
Icon InfiltratorInfiltrator Head 0.24s 0.259s - 0.316s - 0.44s -
Torso 0.48s 0.499s - 0.636s - 0.76s -
Icon Heavy AssaultHeavy Assault Head 0.4s 0.419s - 0.476s - 0.6s -
Torso 0.8s 0.819s - 0.956s - 1.08s -
Icon MAXMAX Head 2.72s 2.739s - 3.196s - 3.64s -
Torso 5.52s 5.539s 6.979s 6.396s 7.996s 7.24s 9s
Versus Vehicles
Vehicle Armor Facing Shots to Kill
Before 10m After 65m
Link=FlashFlash - 53 (on fire @ 42) 67 (on fire @ 54)
Composite Armor 4 - 69 (on fire @ 55) 88 (on fire @ 70)
Link=HarasserHarasser - 135 (on fire @ 108) 172 (on fire @ 138)
Composite Armor 4 - 162 (on fire @ 130) 207 (on fire @ 165)
Sunderer DiagramSunderer - Immune
Blockade Armor 4 - Immune
Deployment Shield 4 - Immune
ANT DiagramANT - Immune
Lightning DiagramLightning Front/Top Immune
Side
Rear
Prowler DiagramProwler/
Magrider DiagramMagrider
Front/Top Immune
Side
Rear
Chimera DiagramChimera Front/Top Immune
Side
Rear
Vanguard DiagramVanguard Front/Top Immune
Side
Rear
Mosquito DiagramReaver DiagramScythe DiagramESF - 84 (on fire @ 68) 108 (on fire @ 86)
Composite Armor 4 - 93 (on fire @ 74) 118 (on fire @ 95)
Valkyrie DiagramValkyrie Front/Side/Top/Rear 210 (on fire @ 168) 268 (on fire @ 215)
Bottom 420 (on fire @ 336) 536 (on fire @ 429)
Composite Armor 4 Front/Side/Top/Rear 242 (on fire @ 194) 309 (on fire @ 247)
Bottom 483 (on fire @ 387) 617 (on fire @ 493)
Dervish DiagramDervish - 164 (on fire @ 131) 209 (on fire @ 167)
Composite Armor 4 - 180 (on fire @ 144) 230 (on fire @ 184)
Liberator DiagramLiberator - Immune
Composite Armor 4 - Immune
Galaxy DiagramGalaxy - Immune
Composite Armor 4 - Immune
Bastion Fleet Carrier DiagramBastion Weak Point - Immune

Ribbons and Medals[]

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the Orion VS54. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the machine gun. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)[]

Ribbon Icon Requirements
Orion VS54
Service Ribbon
Pistol Ribbon
10 kills
Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.


Medals[]

Medal Icon Requirement Award
No Medal
Medal Empty
0 kills N/A
Copper Medal
Medal Copper
10 kills Certification Points
Silver Medal
Medal Silver
60 kills 10 Certification Points
Gold Medal
Medal Gold
160 kills 20 Certification Points
Auraxium Medal
Medal Auraxium
1,160 kills 200 Certification Points
Medals earned with the Orion VS54 contribute towards the Light Machine Guns directive tree.

Trivia[]

  • The Orion VS54 is named after 'Orion', a constellation visible from Earth typically depicted as the character from Greek mythology who shares the same name. Amongst other prominent celestial objects, the constellation contains the star after which the Betelgeuse 54-A draws its name.

History[]

  • Performance Update Number 2
    • Long reload improved from 4.0 to 3.655 seconds
    • Short reload increased from 3.045 to 3.28 seconds
    • First shot recoil increased from 2.15 to 2.25
    • New minimum hip-fire accuracy: 2.25
    • New maximum hip-fire accuracy: 3.5
  • April 16, 2014 Patch
    • Lowering the muzzle velocity to match this weapon’s short-to-medium range role.
    • Projectile velocity reduced from 615 to 570
  • October 29, 2015 Update
    • ADS movement modifier to 0.5, from 0.75
    • ADS CoF recoil to 0.04, from 0.05
    • Horizontal recoil to 0.22/0.22, from 0.2/0.225
    • Horizontal tolerance to 0.8, from 0.9
    • Standing hipfire to 2.5, from 2.75
    • Moving hipfire to 3.25, from 3.5
    • Projectile velocity to 540, from 570
    • Short and long reloads to 3.0/3.44, from 3.28/3.655
  • February 2, 2017 Update
    • Damage from 143@10m-125@60m to 143@10m-112@65m
  • March 30, 2022 Update (The Arsenal Update)
    • ADS CoF bloom from 0.04 to 0.05

Media[]

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