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'''Orion''' was the name of a [[Constellation|constellation]] which was light years from [[Earth]] in the [[Mutter's Spiral]] galaxy. Though constellations typically | '''Orion''' was the name of a [[Constellation|constellation]] which was light years from [[Earth]] in the [[Mutter's Spiral]] galaxy. Though constellations typically contained stars hundreds of light-years apart, Orion was typically used to discuss a specific group of star systems. Once such member was the double star system known as [[Bellatrix]]. | ||
The [[Osirian]] race placed great importance on the constellation. ([[MA]]: ''[[Sands of Time]]'') | The [[Osirian]] race placed great importance on the constellation. ([[MA]]: ''[[Sands of Time]]'') | ||
In the [[26th century]], Orion was settled by [[Android|androids]] fleeing from persecution in the [[Earth Empire]]. | In the [[26th century]], Orion was settled by [[Android|androids]] fleeing from persecution in the [[Earth Empire]]. They set up an independent society that demanded any [[Human]]s in their territory must accept android rule or get out. The Earth Empire could not abide the restriction, and waged the [[Orion War]] in retaliation. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Sword of Orion]], [[Cyberman (audio series)|Cyberman]]'') | ||
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[[Category:Constellations]] | [[Category:Constellations]] | ||
Revision as of 11:21, 18 March 2011
Orion was the name of a constellation which was light years from Earth in the Mutter's Spiral galaxy. Though constellations typically contained stars hundreds of light-years apart, Orion was typically used to discuss a specific group of star systems. Once such member was the double star system known as Bellatrix.
The Osirian race placed great importance on the constellation. (MA: Sands of Time)
In the 26th century, Orion was settled by androids fleeing from persecution in the Earth Empire. They set up an independent society that demanded any Humans in their territory must accept android rule or get out. The Earth Empire could not abide the restriction, and waged the Orion War in retaliation. (BFA: Sword of Orion, Cyberman)
