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Krait Mk II

2018-07-10T20:47:57Z

82.31.79.95: Added purchase location

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Krait MKII flight 1 4K Use for infographic.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| type = Combat Multipurpose
| dimensions =
| cost = 45,814,205
| topspeed = 245
| boostspeed = 337
| manoeuvrability = 3
| landingpad = Medium
| shields = 262
| armour = 396
| hullmass = 320
| cargocapacity = 82
| fuelcapacity = 32
| jumprange = 8.99
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 2
| large = 3
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 2
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxjumprange = 30.79
| maxtopspeed = 274
| maxboostspeed = 383
| maxcargocapacity = 228
| masslock = 17
}}
{{Quote|The Krait MkII is a reimagining of the Krait Lightspeeder, which was originally manufactured by Faulcon DeLacy in the 3100s. Although the new ship is larger than the original, it possesses many of the same characteristics, emphasizing speed, manoeuvrability and firepower over defensive capability. The ship also boasts a fighter bay and space for up to two crew members, making it a good option for those seeking a medium-weight, multipurpose vessel.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Krait MkII''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]. The modern successor of the discontinued [[Krait MkI]], the Krait MkII greatly expands upon the premise of the original, resulting in a larger, well-rounded ship intended to provide a more combat-focused alternative to Faulcon DeLacy's other mid-size multipurpose craft, the [[Python]]. Due to its inconspicuous design, the Krait MkII is also less likely to attract the attention of local authorities and has potential as a smuggling vessel.<ref name="PCGN">[https://www.pcgamesn.com/elite-dangerous/elite-dangerous-beyond-chapter-two-cinematic PCGamesN: Feast your eyes on the Krait Mk II in the latest Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two cinematic]</ref>

== Overview ==
The Krait MkII is a leaner, meaner alternative to the [[Python]], featuring almost identical module and hardpoint specifications. The main differences are that the Krait is cheaper and has one fewer Class 6 internal compartment, lower armour, lower hull mass, three pilot seats for [[Multicrew]] instead of two, and the ability to carry a Class 5 or 6 [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]]. While the Python wins out in total cargo capacity and armour, the Krait's other characteristics make it a faster, more agile ship with a higher jump range potential and excellent combat utility for its price.

The Krait's three large hardpoints are mounted in a delta pattern on the vessel's dorsal surface, behind the cockpit. The two medium hardpoints are mounted on the underside of the front-most points of the hull, on either side of the cockpit and slightly forward.

The primary pilot's seat is located squarely along the centerline of the ship, but the cockpit itself extends from the hull and is slightly under-slung, affording a wide, unobstructed frontal view reminiscent of a [[Lakon Spaceways]] ship such as the [[Asp Explorer]]. The two secondary pilot seats flank the primary pilot seat to the left and right, and have separate canopies.

== Purchase Locations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|109 Piscium
|Ising Dock
|Jun. 28, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|Witchhaul
|Hornby Terminal
|Jun. 28, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|Colonia
|Jaques Station
|Jun. 28, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|51 Arietis
|Dillon Hub
|Jun. 28, 2018
|
|-
|Narri
|Bobko City
|Jun. 28, 2018
|
|-
|Tarach Tor
|Tranquility
|Jun. 28, 2018
|
|-
|LP 726-6
|Vesalius Gateway
|Jun. 29, 2018
|
|-
|Clayakarma
|Sinclair Port
|Jun. 29, 2018
|
|-
|Colonia
|Colonia Hub
|Jun. 30, 2018
|
|-
|Bestia
|Duffy Port
|Jun. 30, 2018
|
|-
|Wolf 896
|Fraser Enterprise
|Jun. 30, 2018
|
|-
|HIP 4003
|Ptack Hub
|Jul. 1, 2018
|
|-
|Gilgamesh
|Lopez de Haro Ring
|Jul. 1, 2018
|
|-
|LTT 7548
|Boltzmann Gateway
|Jul. 1, 2018
|
|-
|Groombridge 1618
|Gernsback Terminal
|Jul. 1, 2018
|
|-
|Groombridge 1618
|Franklin Ring
|Jul. 1, 2018
|
|-
|Rohini
|Eudaemon Anchorage
|Jul. 9, 2018
|
|-
|Clayakarma
|Burnham Camp
|Jul. 10, 2018
|
|-
|Shaplintin
|Phillifent Vision
|Jul. 10, 2018
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Krait MkII.

{| class="article-table" 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
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || C || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

== Notes ==
*The Krait MkII was released with the Chapter Two (3.1) update of ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' on June 28, 2018.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idrnfZ-q4X8 YouTube: Elite Dangerous: Beyond – Chapter Two cinematic trailer]</ref> Purchasing it requires owning ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/jevg_IcTtdE?t=2811 YouTube: Krait Expectations (46:51)]</ref>
*''Elite Dangerous'' narrative lead Ian Dingwall describes the ship: ''"You might think of the Krait Mk II as analogous to modern updates of the real-world Mini Cooper or Volkswagen Beetle... It's a reimagining of a classic that connects conceptually and aesthetically with the ship from 1984's Elite, while offering enough innovation and quality to compete with contemporary rivals in Elite Dangerous. While the Mk II embodies the essence of the original, it's very much its own ship."''<ref name="PCGN" />
*Senior designer Barry Clark said the Krait MkII ''"currently occupies a unique place among our ship roster and is very popular among players... The idea of a low-profile ship for Commanders flying dubious cargo was really cool to us, too. The Krait is a great all-round ship with a strong hull, powerful engines – which look super-cool – and a great load-out. It's also less 'conspicuous', meaning it's less likely to get scanned by the police compared to other ships of that size and class. It has significant straight line speed and power, as well as enough firepower to match the Python thanks to three large and two medium hardpoints. It has a really nice punch against a variety of ship types and sizes."''<ref name="PCGN" />

==Trivia==
* The Krait MKII was first teased in the first trailer for Beyond Chapter 2; only its engines were shown however and no other info was yet known.
* Bizarrely, the Krait MKII is structured upside-down, with the underside being sloped and detailed and the top being flat and mechanical; the opposite of a standard ship design.

==Videos==
<gallery>
File:New_Ship_Krait_-_Elite_Dangerous
File:Commander_Chronicles_Lift-Off
File:Krait Expectations
File:Elite_Dangerous_Beyond_-_Chapter_Two_Launch_Trailer
File:Sagittarius_Eye_Bulletin_-_Krait_Mk._II_Smashes_Expectations
File:The_Krait
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
EDwallpaper3.jpg|Early, pre-release concept art of the Krait for ''Elite Dangerous''
Beyond Krait 2.png|Krait MkII dorsal view at Frontier Expo 2017
Krait FX17 screenshot.png|Krait MkII ventral view at Frontier Expo 2017
Krait-Rear-View-Frontier-Expo-2017.png|Krait MkII rear view at Frontier Expo 2017
Krait MKII flight 1 4K Use for infographic.jpg|Krait MkII flight
Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Krait MkII-landed-Planet.png|Krait MkII landed on a planet
Krait_MKII_hangar_3_4K.jpg|Krait MkII docked
Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Krait_MkII_Docked.png|Krait MkII docked 2
Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Krait-MkII-Hangar-Front.png|Krait MkII docked 3
Krait MkII rear view.png|Krait MkII's engines
Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Krait-mkII-and-Challenger.png|Krait MkII and Alliance Challenger
Krait Mk II SLF.png|Krait MkII deploying a fighter
Docking-Fighter-Hangar-Krait-MkII.png|Docking at Fighter Hangar of Krait MkII
Krait MkII exclusive paintjob.png|Exclusive "Frontier Special" paintjob given out during the 3.1 Content Showcase
Krait-MkII-Top-Front-Side.png|Krait MkII top front side
Krait-MkII-Underside-Front.png|Krait MkII underside front
Krait-MkII-Top-Rear.png|Krait MkII top rear
Krait-MkII-Underside-Rear.png|Krait MkII underside rear
Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Krait_MKII_combat.png|Krait MkII combat
Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Krait_MKII_combat-2.png|Krait MkII combat 2
</gallery>

==References==
<references />
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[[ru:Krait MkII]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Type-7 Transporter

2016-03-26T19:17:20Z

82.31.97.0: /* Outfitting */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = type7.jpg
| manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
| cost = 17,472,252
| topspeed = 181
| boostspeed = 301
| manoeuvrability = 2
| shields = 60
| armour = 216
| hullmass = 420
| cargocapacity = 104
| fuelcapacity =
| jumprange =10,68
| utility = 4
| small = 4
| medium =
| large =
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 2
| size3 =
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 2
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Large
|dimensions = 81.6L - 56.1W - 25.4H|type = Freighter|maxjumprange = 25.16|masslock = 10}}
{{quote|The Type 7 Transporter is Lakon Spaceway's medium size transport vessel. This is a new model, released in 3290. It's slow but moves a lot of tonnage for its size.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Type-7 Transporter,''' previously known as "Freighter 3", is a large and moderately armed freighter. It is one of four freighters produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]], the others being the smaller [[Type-6 Transporter]] and the [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Keelback Keelback], and the larger [[Type-9 Heavy]]. While it has the potential to defend itself from small ships, the Type-7 is not designed for combat and thus it is recommended to anyone flying this ship that they should avoid combat whenever possible.

Unfortunately due to this ship requiring a large [[Landing Pad]], the Type-7 cannot dock at [[Outpost]]s. For any traders who plan to dock at an outpost it is recommended that they opt to fly the Type-6 Transporter instead as it is the biggest dedicated trade ship that can dock at outposts.

Repair costs on the Type-7 are low which makes trading without shields a reasonable strategy if you can avoid combat along the way.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: Two forward mounted Class 1 small hardpoints next to the cockpit (one on each side, visible from cockpit), One underside mounted Class 1 small hardpoint located amidships and off-center to the right, and One top mounted Class 1 small hardpoint located amidships. The top and bottom hardpoints have a full hemisphere of clear lines of fire making them good places for turrets, while the two front mounted hardpoints are mostly suited for fixed and gimballed weapons.

Note: As of v1.4.01 it is possible to overheat and do module damage to a stock T-7 if the frame-shift drive is charged for a jump to supercruise or hyperspace but not throttled up/aligned for a jump.

Purchase Locations
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station !! Last Date Seen (YYYY-MM-DD)
|-
|Balante
|Laplace Ring (15% discount)
|2015-12-26
|-
|Achehoongat
|Froud Port
|2015-06-27
|-
|109 Piscium
|Ising Dock
|2015-10-11
|-
|Achenar
|Dawes Hub
|2015-05-01
|-
| Aerial
| Andrade Legacy
| 2015-01-05
|-
| Afli
| Quetelet Dock
| 2015-02-15
|-
| Al Mina
| Manakov City
| 2014-12-30
|-
| Alioth
| Golden gate
| 1.06
|-
| Altair
| Solo Orbiter
| 2015-03-05
|-
| Any Na
| Libby Orbital
| 2015-01-10
|-
| Apala
| Wilson City
| 2014-12-24
|-
|Asgaa
|Wheeler Horizons
|2015-04-20
|-
| Atlantis
| Kimura
| 2015-01-03
|-
| Balmung
| Sikorsky Orbital
| 2014-12-26
|-
|BD+49 1280
|Tull Gateway
|2015-08-01
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| 2015-01-03
|-
|Bidio
|Noguchi Horizons
|2015-10-17
|-
| Brani
| Virtanen Hub
| 2015-02-01
|-
| Bunda
| Faraday Ring
| 2014-12-31
|-
| Cauani
| Hardy City
| 2015-01-02
|-
| CD-39 14212
| Bushnell Station
| 2014-12-30
|-
|Coriccha
|Schirra Dock
|2015-04-05
|-
|Dangtei
|Harrington Station
|2015-08-17
|-
|Ditibi
|Volk Enterprise
|2015-06-11
|-
| Dulos
| Wilson Ring
| 2015-02-15
|-
|Ellri
|Delucas Enterprise
|2015-05-04
|-
| Eravate
| Ackerman Market
| 2015-02-22
|-
|Folna
|Lorentz Dock
|2015-10-20
|-
| Gallemi
| Rabinowitz Vision
| 2015-02-14
|-
| Gebel
| Schoening City
| 2015-03-29
|-
| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
|-
|HIP 98381
|Herschel Gateway
|2015-03-28
|-
|Hoji
|Fowler Station
|Jan 10, 2016
|-
| Hooriayan
| Davis Port
| 2014-12-12
|-
|Indrachit
|Shirazi Orbital
|Jan 16, 2016
|-
| Jera
| Moore Dock
| 2015-02-15
|-
| Kamitra
| Hammel Terminal
| 2015-01-02
|-
|Kats
|Truman Hub
|2015-08-20
|-
|Ki Laufey
|Fiennes Orbital
|2015-07-20
|-
|Kising
|Lamber Orbital
|2015-05-01
|-
| Kurmodiae
| Virchow Dock
| Jul 23, 2015
|-
| LHS 142
| Noriega Port
| 2015-01-03
|-
| LHS 142
| Vo Dock
| 2015-01-05
|-
| LHS 6309
| Bester Terminal
| 2015-01-15
|-
|LHS 6309
|Wilson Terminal
|2015-10-22
|-
|LP 339-7
|Gell-Man Ring
|2015-04-23
|-
|LTT 15587
|Gresley Port
|2015-03-28
|-
|Macalites
|Usachov City
|2015-06-11
|-
|Malarhones
|Kurtz Dock
|2015-03-29
|-
| Maljenni
| Bowersox Enterprise
| 2014-12-31
|-
|Mbegua
|Cummings Vision
|July 14, 2015
|-
| Nanomam
| Gresley Dock
| 2014-12-30
|-
|Parenni
|Alvares City
|2015-06-12
|-
| Qa'Wakana
| Carpini Terminal
| 2015-03-16
|-
|Quivira
|Godel Dock
|2015-05-07
|-
|Secoya
|Joy Port
|2015-10-16
|-
|Sol
|Daedalus
|2015-04-09
|-
|Sol
|Galileo
|2015-04-19
|-
|Sosolingati
|Murray Refinery
|2015-06-11
|-
|Sothis
|New Hold Station
|2016-01-17
|-
|Tarbeh
|Gehrels Gateway
|2015-09-24
|-
| Uszaa
| Guest Installation
| 2014-12-31
|-
| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| 2015-02-19
|-
|Vukuna
|Bagain Ring
|2015-03-28
|-
|Witchhaul
|Hornby Terminal (15% Disc.)
|2016-03-26
|-
|Wuthielo Ku
|Tarter Dock
|2015-04-19
|-
|Zaonce
|Ridley Scott
|2015-05-10
|-
|Zelano
|Shavyrin Terminal
|2015-05-30
|-
|Kremainn
|Wohler Terminal
|2015-08-15
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Type-7 Transporter.

{| class="article-table" 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
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Fuel Storage
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

== Location of utility mounts ==
* The 1st is in the left cutout on top of the ship.
* The 2nd is in the right cutout on top of the ship.
* The 3rd is on the bottom of the ship where the right wing connects to the body.
* The 4th is on the bottom of the ship where the left wing connects to the body.

== Trivia ==
* The Type-7 Transporter has the same yaw and pitch speeds, which means it can turn side-to-side just as fast as it can adjust up and down on the nose. This offsets the low manoeuvrability rating when it comes to docking manually, as it has a similar yaw speed to much smaller ships such as the Eagle or Adder.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Freighter 3.jpg|Concept Art 1
Freighter 3 Concept.jpg|Concept Art 2
1525424_10152449591341689_6382379527867466789_n.jpg|Lakon Type-7
1782053_10152449591351689_7698628813007908807_n.jpg|Lakon Type-7 Freighter (closeup)
Type7 4.png
Type7 1.png
Screenshot_0012.jpg|Type 7 Leaving port
Screenshot_0072.jpg|Type 7 in Tactical Ice paintwork
File:Type-7-side.jpg
2015-08-03_00001.jpg|Doing some trading
File:Type-7_bottom_radiator_banks.jpg | The radiator banks on the underside of an overheating Type-7
File:Type-7_front_mounted_small_hardpoint_with_overheated_pulse_laser.jpg | The front mounted small hardpoint on a Type-7 as seen through the side window of the cockpit, with overheating pulse laser
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Type 7. Transport]]
[[Category:Freighter]]
[[Category:Lakon Spaceways]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Lembava

2015-11-12T10:39:27Z

82.31.33.36: updated controlling faction

{{SystemInfobox
|controller = MilkyWay Miners Union (MMU)
|government = Corporate
|allegiance = Federation
|population = 43,976,693
|security = Medium
}}

'''Lembava''' is the Headquarters of [[Li Yong-Rui]].

==System Layout==
* [[/Lembava A/]]
** [[/Lembava A A Belt/]]
** [[/Lembava A 1/]]
*** [[/Goldstein Port/]] (Coriolis Starport)
** [[/Lembava A 2/]]
*** [[/Morrison Dock/]] (Outpost)
** [[/Lembava A 3/]]
*** [[/Schachner City/]] (Outpost)
** [[/Lembava A 4/]]
** [[/Lembava A 5/]]
** [[/Lembava A 6/]]
** [[/Lembava A 7/]]
* [[/Lembava B/]]
** [[/Lembava B 1/]]
** [[/Lembava B 2/]]
** [[/Lembava B 3/]]
*** [[/Lembava B 3 A/]]
** [[/Lembava B 4/]]
** [[/Lembava B 5/]]
** [[/Lembava B 6/]]
** [[/Lembava B 7/]]
** [[/Lembava B 8/]]

{{Stub}}
[[Category:Star systems]]

Viper Mk III

2014-12-23T17:12:18Z

82.31.34.186:

{{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:
| 6,14600
|-
! 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>
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