Keelback

2015-12-15T19:55:10Z

83.41.205.170: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways|dimensions = 49.7L - 40.3W - 14.9H|medium = 2|small = 2|image = Keelback1.png|topspeed = 202|boostspeed = 303|manoeuvrability = 2|shields = 80|armour = 198|hullmass = 180|cargocapacity = 38|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.94|landingpad = Medium|utility = 3|size2 = 2|size3 = 2|size5 = 2|maxjumprange = 27.19|maxtopspeed = 231|maxboostspeed = 344|cost = 3126150|type = Combat Freighter|masslock = 8}}{{Quote|This is Lakon Spaceways new combat-trader class vessel, designed for hostile-environment deliveries and light support duties. It's based on the Type 6 frame but with extra weapon hardpoints. It has a reduced cargo capacity to support a higher class of powerplant, and can even accomodate a fighter bay. Its durability is improved by better defence capabilities for armour and shields. Its similiar shioluette to the Type 6 makes it a suitable vessel for commerce raiding or convoy support.|In-game description}}The '''Keelback''' is a freighter ship with enhanced combat capabilities based on a Type-6 Transporter chassis. It's confirmed to debuit in the 1.5 "Ships" update in December 2015. It was first mentioned in a list from the ''Answers from the Devs'' where it said it is an upcoming ship.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=191898&page=3&p=2952777#post2952777 Answers from the Devs 15/10/15]</ref>

As this had never been heard of, people speculated that it was an alternative name to the [[Panther Clipper]]. However, on a stream David Braben revealed that it is a ship similar to the Lakon [[Type-6 Transporter]], but with better weapon hardpoints.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdP1DmRYco8&t=32m22s Elite Dangerous - On the Horizon Episode 4 - Q&A with David Braben 6PM GMT - 04/11/2015 ]</ref> It also has a better power plant at the cost of less internal compartments.

The ship has firepower similiar to most of small combat ships, boasting two small and two medium hardpoints. Two medium are located on top of the ship, very close to the cockpit, two small ones are on the bottom a bit further back. One of three utility mounts is located on the nose of the ship directly above the frontal landing gear piece, and two more on top and at the back.

According to the in-game descriprion, this ship is capable of mounting a fighter bay, similiar to the [[Anaconda]].
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station
!Discount!! Date Seen
|-
|Chamunda
|Gidzenko Ring
|
|15/12/2015
|}

== Gallery ==
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keelback5.png|Frontal view
keelback2.png|Rear of the ship
keelback3.png|Top of the ship
keelback4.png|Bottom of the ship, note the enourmous fighter bay
keelback8.png|Thrusters have certainly been revamped compared to the T6...
keelback9.png|...unlike the cockpit
</gallery>

== References ==
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Viper Mk III

2015-01-07T00:31:11Z

83.41.223.238:

{{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. Fuel is also an issue as the ship comes with a tank with a capacity of only 4, and it can be extremely difficult to find a fuel efficient setup that does not compromise combat ability.

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:
| 6,140
|-
! Type:
| Heavy Fighter
|-
! Crew:
| 1
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 4 (Max 22)
|-
! Dimensions:
| --
|}

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 500px;" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
|-
| [[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]]
| ?
|-
| Rho Cancri
| Dekker Base
| ?
|-
| [[Ovid]]
| [[Bradfield Orbital]]
| ?
|-
| [[Rakapila]]
| [[Stone Enterprise]]
| ?
|-
| [[Styx]]
| [[Wingrove Platform]]
| ?
|-
| Zhu Rong
| Stuart Ring
| ?
|-
| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub
| ?
|-
| Tote
| Whitelaw Enterprise
| Gamma 1.03
|-
| Calor
| Julian Hub
| Release 1.03
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
| Release 1.03
|-
| Sorbago
| Hencke Orbital
| 12/30/2014
|-
| Turir
| Brooks Terminal
| 12/29/2014
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| 12/29/2014
|-
| Panoi
| Garan Hub
| 12/30/2014
|-
| Macabi
| Read Orbital
| 12/30/2014
|-
| Kumata
| Vishweswarayya Enterprise
| 1/1/2015
|-
| Cerktondhs
| Bluford Gateway
| 1/1/2015
|-
| Eravate
| Cleve Hub
| 1/3/2015
|-
| Yakabugai
| Serebrov Station
| 1/4/2015
|-
| Sol
| Li Qing Jao
| 1/7/2015
|}

==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" 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
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| ''Not Equipped''

''Not Equipped''
| --

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

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 1
1
|-
| [[Hardpoint|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]]

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