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is a science fantasy manga by Masamune Shirow, first published in 1991 by Seishinsha. == Description == The magic/technology described in the story draws upon ideas from Buddhism, Taoism, ancient Japanese myth, element of cyberpunk, Yin/Yang mysticism, and particle physics, with a heavy dose of Shirow's wild imagination. The story is based on a minor empire within the expansive (25 world) Galactic Empire, known as Great Yamato Empire, located on a minor backwater world. Dealing with gods, end of world scenario and numbers of characters caught up in a universe shattering event. The Galaxy Empire spans 25 worlds and is connected by magic powered starships. Masamune Shirow has combined many aspects of magic with technology. *Elements of cybernetic technology can be seen in use by warriors of the Great Yamato Empire. These warriors integrated with what appear oversize suits of armor which has human's arms and legs, pelvis removed and connected by series wires and tubes. Not all these armors require this, Commander Rommel remains wholly human. These Armor Knights besides wielding swords, staff like Halberds, as well magic wielding devices. These Armor Knights have limited flight abilities. *Starships - Seen in beginning of the story, Masamune Shirow has starships guided by human navigators which phase through time & space not unlike starships seen in original ''Dune'' film of 1984. The warships appear as Japanese warships of Middle Ages which have broadside armarments not unlike 18th century sailing ships warships. These vessels are normally seeing hovering or flying instead of lying in water. *Diagrams / Forums - These are large circular mystic spells are used by characters of story. They can be used as explosive alarm clocks, summoning spells, magical controlling devices (such as Nāga Generator), as well as controlling starships. *Nāga Generator - This device was conceived through mixing science and mystic magic to collected all negative karma in known universe to purify the Galaxy Empire. *Psychoscience - This is a mixture of science and mystism which gives one the power to wield magic on the level of the gods. However, science is needed to monitor and control this mix. It still being developed, thus prone to problems which are seen throughout the story. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Orion (manga)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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