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'''Orison''' is a network of large interconnected platforms floating in the atmosphere of the planet [[Crusader]]. It is built upon a military-constructed latticework of inhabitable floating platforms which [[Crusader Industries]] uses to manufacture their large-scale ships. The shipyards themselves are famously beautiful and have made Orison a prime tourist destination in the [[Stanton system]].<ref>{{Cite game|build=Star Citizen Alpha 3.14.0|text= Orison loading screen text|accessdate=2021-07-09|game=}}</ref> It offers a breathtaking view of [[Crusader]]'s commercial shipbuilding platforms.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/13957-The-Observist-Area18-ArcCorp-Stanton|text=The Observist: Area18, ArcCorp, Stanton}}</ref>

Orison maintains its precise orbital height through controlled firing of [[Seraph]]-class thrusters situated below each platform. Precisely timed to prevent shearing and destabilization of the connected network of struts, each thruster is activated for a short burst allowing Orison to stay firmly in place. Crusader locals often describe the gentle vibrations that accompany the periodic adjustments as "Orison’s free massage."<ref name="tour">{{Cite game|build=Star Citizen Alpha 3.14.0|text=[[Orison Discovery Spot]] text at [[August Dunlow Spaceport]]|accessdate=2021-07-12|game=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/50259/thread/what-keeps-the-lattice-work-of-platforms-on-crusad/3934918|text=What keeps the lattice work of platforms on Crusader buoyant? on Spectrum|accessdate=2021-04-07}}</ref>

The first orbital platforms were built by the [[United Empire of Earth Navy|UEE Navy]] in 2855 and considered an engineering marvel at the time. [[Providence industrial platform]] played an important role in the repair of [[capital ships]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lisFQjx0M Welcome to Orison]. Star Citizen YouTube channel. Accessed 2021-10-27.</ref> In 2865, CEO [[Kelly Caplan]] purchased the gas giant Crusader when the UEE decided to sell the planets in the Stanton system.<ref>{{Cite game|build=[[Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.0]]|text=Information display in the [[Crusader Industries Showroom]]|accessdate=2021-10-27|game=}}</ref> Soon after, Providence Platform was converted into one of the most advanced shipyards ever in operation and the city of Orison developed around the existing latticework.