Orion
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Real Identity: Orion
Affiliations: New Gods
Appearances (Movie): Justice League: Gods and Monsters
Appearances (Comic): The Dream
Powers/Skills: Armed Combat
Voiced By: Josh Keaton
Orion is one of the New Gods of Apokolips. He is one of the sons of Apokolips' ruler, Darkseid. Unlike most Apokoliptian New Gods, Orion was considered steadfast and contemplative. But in the same vein, he often disobeyed the rules. He would often fly up to the crystalline summits of the planet and think. As part of a peace treaty between the New Gods, Orion was to wed Bekka, the granddaughter of Highfather, leader of New Genesis. However, Orion knew they were both surrounded by treachery and they were the only hope for their worlds. In preparation, Orion had the finest swordsmith on Apokolips forge a sword as a wedding gift for Bekka. On the night before their wedding, Orion went to see Bekka. He was taken with Bekka and her spitfire attitude. Teasing her if she was too afraid to hop onto his Astro-Glider, Orion took Bekka to the summits. He presented the sword to Bekka and asked she kept it by her side always. It would protect her when he could not. They kissed.
Bekka and Orion were pronounced husband and wife. Bekka tried to run off with Orion but they watched as the New Gods of New Genesis slew those of Apokolips. Orion watched in horror as Darkseid was killed by Highfather. Orion leaped after Highfather but was blocked. Lightray held Orion back as Highfather electrocuted him to death. Bekka tried to intervene but Orion died in her arms. Orion was supposed to be spared but Highfather would not sacrifice the mission to preserve his life. Highfather didn't think she could have had a life with him anyway. He discounted Orion as one in a long line of bastard children. Bekka admitted if she could do it over, she would warn everyone. She boomed away from Apokolips with her sword.