What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hunter – one that's charged after soldiers (5)" mean?

The definition is "Hunter –". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OR (synonym="other ranks; soldiers") + ION (synonym="a charged particle; one that’s charged") = ORION; definition: "Hunter –" The answer is ORION.

Hunter – one that's charged after soldiers (5)

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