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Viper Mk III

2014-12-22T23:00:32Z

160.33.43.72: Added Sorbago to purchase locations.

{{ShipInfobox
| image = ViperFlyby.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 142,931
| topspeed = 320
| boostspeed = 400
| maneuverability = 6
| shields = 105
| armour = 70
| hullmass = 60
| cargocapacity = 4
| fuelcapacity = 4
| jumprange =
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
}}
{{quote|The Viper Mk III is the most recent development of the most successful fighter classes ever built. The original Viper Defence Craft was designed by Faulcon Manspace in 2762 in the Reorte shipyards. The basic model was beefed up with the Viper II by Faulcon deLacy. The new Viper III is a revitalised model with a new more armoured look. It is a top class fighter found in many well equipped police and naval forces.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Viper Mk. III''' made its first appearance in the game in Standard Beta 1. It is the main vessel used by station security forces and law enforcement, and is currently the fastest ship available to purchase. It is a highly effective combatant, with a turning rate comparable to that of the Sidewinder and the same weapon capacity as the [[Cobra Mk. III]]. This has resulted in a "run away from whatever you can't beat" ship which has been known (with sufficient skill) to defeat any other ship class released thus far in single combat.

Its main drawbacks are that its heat dissipation, power generation and hyperspace capacity do not equal that of the Cobra, which limits the value of having the same hardpoint capacity; mounting the ship's full weapon weight makes it very short-ranged, and an energy-heavy armament causes it to either overheat or use all available power very quickly.

In addition to its official police/security role, the Viper's speed, range and combat capability make it ideal for bounty hunters, small-load couriers, mercenaries or smugglers, while its small cargo capacity makes it a very poor choice for merchants, and a survivable but inadequately profitable platform for pirates.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 6,146
|-
! Type:
| Heavy Fighter
|-
! Crew:
| 1
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 4 (Max 22)
|-
! Dimensions:
| --
|}

== Purchase Locations (Outdated) ==
{| class="article-table" style="width: 500px;"
! System
! Station
|-
| [[Aulin]]
| [[Aulin Enterprise]]
|-
| [[Asellus Primus]]
| [[Beagle 2 Landing]]
|-
| [[LHS 3262]]
| [[Louis de Lacaille Prospect]]
|-
| LTT 1598
| Qushji Gateway (Gamma 2.02)
|-
| H Draconis
| [[Brislington]]
|-
| [[Nang Ta-Khian]]
| [[Hay Point]]
|-
| [[Ovid]]
| [[Bradfield Orbital]]
|-
| [[Rakapila]]
| [[Stone Enterprise ]]
|-
| [[Styx]]
| [[Wingrove Platform]]
|-
| LHS 293
| Onufriyenko Retreat
|-
| Zhu Rong
| Stuart Ring
|-
| LP 102-320
|
Shepard Hub
|-
| Tote
|
Whitelaw Enterprise (Gamma 1.03)
|-
| Calor
LHS 3505
| Julian Hub (Release 1.03)
Olivas City (Release 1.03)
|-
|Sorbago
|Hencke Orbital
|}
== Outfitting ==
All ships are highly customizable through outfitting. Each outfit slot has a maximum class that can be put into that slot. Apart from classes, outfits also have a quality rating A-I, and other characteristics such as energy drain, armor piercing, etc.

{| class="article-table article-table-selected" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| Small Hardpoint
| ''Not Equipped''

''Not Equipped''
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 1
1
|-
| Medium Hardpoint
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L)

[[Pulse Laser]] (L)
| F

F
| 1

1
| 2
2
|-
| Utility Mount
| ''Not Equipped''

''Not Equipped''
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| --
<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 0
0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
| I
| 1
| 8
|-
| [[Reactor Bay]]
| Power Plant
| ?
| 3
| 3
|-
| [[Thrusters Mounting]]
| Thrusters
| ?
| 3
| 3
|-
| [[Frame Shift Drive Housing]]
| Frame Shift Drive
| ?
| 3
| 3
|-
| Environment Control
| Life Support
| ?
| 2
| 2
|-
| [[Power Coupling]]
| Power Distributor
| ?
| 3
| 3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| Sensors
| ?
| 3
| 3
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel Tank [x4]
| ?
| 2
| 2
|-
| [[Internal Compartment]]s
| Shield Generator

Cargo Rack [x4]

<nowiki>-</nowiki>

[[Discovery Scanner|BDS]]
| ?

E

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

E
| 3

2

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

1
| 3
3

2

1
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Viper3.png
DockedViper.jpg
DeLacyViper.jpg
Viper03.jpg
Viper07.jpg
Viper06.jpg
Viper08.jpg
Viper02.jpg
Police 05.jpg
Viper10.jpg
Metal asteroids.jpg
ViperHeadingToDock.jpg
Viper.jpg
Type6WithViperOnItsTail.jpg
TrioOfVipers.jpg
DuoOfVipers.jpg
Peek of the week 40.jpg
</gallery>
[[Category:Fighters]]

Cobra Mk III

2014-12-22T22:58:54Z

160.33.43.72: Added sorbago to purchase locations.

{{ShipInfobox
| image = CobraMkIII16x9.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 379,718
| topspeed = 280
| boostspeed = 400
| maneuverability = 6
| shields = 80
| armour = 120
| hullmass = 180
| cargocapacity =18
| fuelcapacity =16
| jumprange =10.49 upgrade to 18.85
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 3
| size3 =
| size4 = 3
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
}}
{{quote|The Cobra MkIII is a classic all purpose ship found throughout human space. The model was first built in Lave Cowell & MgRath shipyard in Lave in 3100. Despite its age it remains a popular ship for lone pilots who value its balance of carrying capacity and ability in combat.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Cobra Mk. III''' is a larger and more popular version of the cobra Mk. I. It was first seen in service in 3100 AD, originally manufactured by Cowell & McGrath Shipyard, Lave. Since Cowell & McGrath's acquisition by Faulcon de Lacey it is now branded as an FdL made ship.

It is equipped with several special features, including Zieman Energy Deflection Shields, mountings for four ''Ingram'' '[[Pulse Laser]]s ', a ''Lance & Ferman'' Seek & Kill ''[[Missiles|missile system]]'', and Kruger "lightfast" motors from ''Irrikan ThruSpace''.

With its good-sized cargo hold the Cobra is a logical step on a trader's route to riches. It also has much better combat potential than the Lakon series of large freighters, making It a favourite of lone-wolf traders. What's more, it is an Ideal craft for a pirate to plunder the space lanes because of Its ample capacity for loot. A low heat signature also helps pirates, smugglers and others seeking to avoid the attentions of the authorities.

== Specifications ==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 8,640 CR
|-
! Type:
| Multipurpose
|-
! Crew:
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 18 (Max 60)
|-
! Dimensions:
| 40m x 20m x 9m (estimated)
|-
! Upgraded Hyperspace Range:
| 18.85ly
|}

==Purchase Locations==

{| class="article-table" style="width: 500px;" border="1"
! H2System
! Station
|-
| Mullag
| Garfinkle City(Confirmed Gamma 1.04)
|-
| [[I Bootis]]
| [[Chango Dock]] (Removed in Beta 3)
|-
| [[Rakapila]]
| [[Stone Enterprise ]](Confirmed in Full release v1.2)
|-
| Magec
| Trumpler Dock (Confirmed in Gamma 1.04)
|-
| Chemaku
| Crampton Port (Confirmed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Coelrind
| Siegal Hangar (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Eravate
| Cleve Hub (Confirmed on 2014-12-19)
|-
| FK5-2550
| Samokutyayev Dock (Confirmed as of 2014-12-18, 2014-12-21)
|-
| Hyperion
| Joliot-Curie Port
|-
| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Ovid
| Abe Works (Confirmed in Gamma 1.04)
|-
| Ovid
| Bradfield Orbital(Confirmed in Gamma 1.04)
|-
| SOL
| Titan City (Confirmed in Gamma 1.0)
Mars High (Confirmed in Gamma 1.05)
|-
| Breksta
| [[Legendre Ring]] - Confirmed in Gamma 1.02
|-
| Tote
| Whitelaw Enterprise (Confirmed in Gamma 1.03)
|-
| Yanyan
| Morin City (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Siren
| Brash Dock (Gamma 1.05) - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Thiin
| Brandenstein Enterprise (Gamma 1.05) - - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Delphin
| Joliot-Curie Dock (Gamma 1.05) - - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Branglal
LHS 336
| Skripochka Gateway (Gamma 1.05)
Klimuk Station (Full release)
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City (Release 1.03)
|-
| GD 219
Chlevit
| McKee Ring (Confirmed in Full release v1.3)
Leonov City
|-
|Sorbago
|Hencke Orbital(Confirmed in Full release v1.0)
|}

==Outfitting==
[[All]] ships are highly customizable through outfitting. Each outfit slot has a maximum class that can be put into that slot. Apart from classes, outfits also have a quality rating A-H, and other characteristics such as energy drain, armor piercing, etc.

{| class="article-table article-table-selected" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| Small Hardpoint
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 1
1
|-
| Medium Hardpoint
| [[Pulse Laser]]
[[Pulse Laser]]
|
| 1
1
| 2
2
|-
| Utility Mount
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
|
| 1
| 8
|-
| [[Reactor Bay]]
| [[Power Plant]]
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Thrusters Mounting]]
| [[Thrusters]]
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Frame Shift Drive Housing]]
| [[Frame Shift Drive]]
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]]
|
| 3
| 3
|-
|[[Power Coupling]]
|[[Power Distributor]]
|
|3
|3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]]
|
| 3
| 3
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel tank F
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]]

[[Cargo Rack]]

[[Cargo Rack]]

Empty Slot

[[Cargo Rack]]

[[Discovery Scanner|Basic Discovery Scanner]]
|
| 4

3

3

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

1

1
| 4

4

4

2

2

2
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Elite Dangerous Cobra Teaser |Cobra in-game action
Cobra2.jpg
CobraMkIII Cockpit Screensh.jpg
EliteDangerousCobra.jpg.jpg
Peek of the week 10.png
PlanetaryLanding 2.jpg
Cobra.JPG|Cobra Equipment Slots (Beta 1)
</gallery>