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Viper Mk III

2014-12-25T23:08:46Z

86.150.100.27: Added some lines on the weaknesses of the Viper.

{{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 (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]]
|-
| Zhu Rong
| Stuart Ring
|-
| LP 102-320
|
Shepard Hub
|-
| Tote
|
Whitelaw Enterprise (Gamma 1.03)
|-
| Calor
Eravate

LHS 3505
| Julian Hub (Release 1.03)
Russell Ring

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]]

Asp Explorer

2014-12-25T23:02:33Z

86.150.100.27:

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Asp2.jpg
| manufacturer = Lakon
| cost = 6,661,153
| topspeed = 250
| boostspeed = 340
| maneuverability = 6
| shields = 140
| armour = 210
| hullmass = 280
| cargocapacity =38
| fuelcapacity =32
| jumprange =
| utility = 4
| small = 4
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 2
| size3 = 3
| size4 =
| size5 = 1
| size6 = 1
| size7 =
| size8 =
}}
{{quote|The Asp Explorer is the civilian version of the military model Asp Mk II's (which first saw service in 2878). Lakon Spaceways now owns the licence to construct these ships and has marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The ship class has earned a solid reputation for long range missions and those requiring some discretion.|In-Game Description}}

As the name suggests this craft has a high jump range relative to other ships in the game. It has six weapon hardpoints and has a good turning circle for its size. Therefore the Asp is able to act as an explorer but also as a heavy duty bounty hunting vessel if the Viper is not to the player's taste and as an ideal pirate ship. Its ample cargo capacity and heavy armament make it ideal for this purpose. Its jump range also allows pirates to reach systems of a different faction to pay off any particularly fustrating bounties.

The main downside of the Asp is the lofty price tag with approximately a 5 million credit difference between the Asp and the Lakon-6, and 5.7 million credits more expensive than the Cobra, the last multipurpose vehicle before progressing to the Asp. This is a very large price gap worth consideration when deciding what spaceship to aim for.

As a trading vessel it is almost obsolete aside from its weaponry. The Lakon-6 is 5 million credits cheaper for a similar cargo capacity and similar jump range with an upgraded frame shift drive.

[[File:Asp_explorations.jpg|thumb|344px|Asp Drawings]]

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 333057 CR
|-
! Type:
| Multipurpose
|-
! Crew:
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 38 (Max 128)
|-
! Dimensions:
| --
|}

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="article-table" style="width: 500px;" border="1"
! System
! Station
|-
| FK5 2550
| Vela Ring ''(Correct in Gamma)''
|-
| FK5 2550
| Wundt Gateway ''(Gamma 1.05)''
|-
| Uoluskas
| Moisuc Dock ''(Gamma 1.05)''
|-
| LHS 2764A
| Low Orbital ''(Gamma 2.0)''
|-
| Mizar
Chapsugaibo

Heike

LHS 3505
| Judson Station ''(Gamma 1.05)''
Schlesinger City (''Gamma 1.05)''

Brunel City (Gamma 2.03)

Olivas City (1.03)
|-
| Saktsak
| Bursch Enterprise
|}

==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]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (Loaned)

[[Pulse Laser]] (Loaned)

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| F

F

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 1

1

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 1
1

1

1
|-
| Medium Hardpoint
| --
<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| --
<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 2
2
|-
| Utility Mount
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

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

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

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

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 0
0

0

0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
| I
| 1
| 8
|-
| [[Reactor Bay]]
| Power Plant
| H
| 5
| 5
|-
| [[Thrusters Mounting]]
| Thrusters
| H
| 5
| 5
|-
| [[Frame Shift Drive Housing]]
| Frame Shift Drive
| H
| 5
| 5
|-
| Environment Control
| Life Support
| H
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Power Coupling]]
| Power Distributor
| H
| 4
| 4
|-
| Sensor Suite
| Sensors
| H
| 5
| 5
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel tank
| F
| 5
| 5
|-
|[[Internal Compartment]]s
|
Cargo Rack

Cargo Rack

Shield Generator

Cargo Rack

?

Cargo Rack

Basic Discovery Scanner
|
H

H

H

H

?

H

H
|
5

5

5

2

?

1

1
|
6

5

5

3

3

2

2
|}

==Trivia==
* First revealed in Newsletter 6<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=94dad3b09c Newsletter #6]</ref>
* Released with Beta 2.0 on 9/30/14.
* Starting Cargo capacity is been lowered from 70 in Beta to 38 gamma.
* One size 6 internal slot has been removed, the Table still shows two of them.

==References==
<references />
[[Category:Multipurpose]]

Eagle

2014-12-24T20:58:02Z

86.150.100.27: Spelling error

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Screenshot 0034.jpg
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| cost = 44,800
| topspeed = 240
| boostspeed = 350
| maneuverability = 10
| shields = 60
| armour = 40
| hullmass = 50
| cargocapacity = 2
| fuelcapacity = 4
| jumprange = 8.47
| utility = 1
| small = 3
| medium =
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 1
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
}}
{{quote|The Eagle is a proven combat fighter with a distinguished history. It is one of the smallest fighters available with jump capability. It has the distinction of being the only ship that has been so successful versions have been built for both the Federation and Imperial navies. This role has been superseded by the respective navies' short range fighter programmes, but the Eagle still sees extensive service across human space. Core Dynamics are no longer building these ships, but do still provide parts and servicing due to their popularity.|In-Game Description}}

The Eagle is an agile fighter sporting 3 weapon hardpoints. It is arguably the most maneuverable ship currently in the game, as well as being the cheapest combat-specialized vessel. However, it suffers from a very short hyperspace range in current betas, as well as a tendency to overheat, meaning many commanders skip it or don't stay in it long.

In September 2014 Frontier announced that the Eagle will become a second starting ship for all players who pre-order the game, including existing beta and Kickstarter supporters. This additional Eagle will be a second ship that will be parked in a different system, which players can take control of instead of their starting ship. The reason behind this is many of the commanders believe this ship is weak and powerless amongst all other ships.

Some players aspiring to be bounty hunters may use the Eagle as a cheaper alternative to the Viper. While this is a valid strategy for bounty hunting, keep in mind that the Eagle, while very agile, has a very weak hull so fitting shield cells is strongly advised for an Eagle wielding bounty hunter.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 2,240 CR
|-
! Type:
| Light Fighter
|-
! Crew:
| 1
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 2 (Max 14)
|-
! Dimensions:
| --
|-
! Acceleration:
| --
|}

== Purchase Locations (Outdated) ==
{| class="article-table" style="width: 500px;" border="1"
! System
! Station
|-
| [[Aulin]]
| [[Aulin Enterprise]] ''(Correct in Beta 3.9)''
|-
| [[I Bootis]]
| [[Chango Dock]]
|-
| [[Asellus Primus]]
| [[Beagle 2 Landing]]
|-
| [[Styx]]
| Chu Hub
|-
| G 180-18
| Alexandria Gateway
|-
| Yanyan
| Morin City
|}

==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" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
! Category
! Default System
! Default Rating
! Default Class
! Max Class
|-
| Small Hardpoint
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L)

[[Pulse Laser]] (L)

''Not Equipped''
| F

F

--
| 1

1

--
| 1

1

1
|-
| Utility Mount
| ''Not Equipped''
| --
| --
| 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
| I
| 1
| 8
|-
| [[Reactor Bay]]
| Power Plant
| E
| 2
| 2
|-
| [[Thrusters Mounting]]
| Thrusters
| E
| 3
| 3
|-
| [[Frame Shift Drive Housing]]
| Frame Shift Drive
| E
| 3
| 3
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]]
| E
| 1
| 1
|-
| [[Power Coupling]]
| Power Distributor
| E
| 2
| 2
|-
| Sensor Suite
| Sensors
| E
| 2
| 2
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel Tank
| C
| 2
| 2
|-
| [[Internal Compartment]]s
| Shield Generator

Cargo Rack [x2]

[[Discovery Scanner|BDS]]
| E

E

E
| 3

1

1
| 3

2

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

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
TheCoreDynamicsEagleWithPolarCamoPaintjob.jpg
TheCoreDynamicsEagleWithPaintjob.jpg
freedom-03.jpg
Screenshot 0046.jpg
Screenshot 0090.jpg
Screenshot 0261.jpg
</gallery>

Eagle

2014-12-24T20:56:42Z

86.150.100.27: Added a small paragraph on the use of the Eagle as a bounty hunting vessel based on observations made during play.

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Screenshot 0034.jpg
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| cost = 44,800
| topspeed = 240
| boostspeed = 350
| maneuverability = 10
| shields = 60
| armour = 40
| hullmass = 50
| cargocapacity = 2
| fuelcapacity = 4
| jumprange = 8.47
| utility = 1
| small = 3
| medium =
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 1
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
}}
{{quote|The Eagle is a proven combat fighter with a distinguished history. It is one of the smallest fighters available with jump capability. It has the distinction of being the only ship that has been so successful versions have been built for both the Federation and Imperial navies. This role has been superseded by the respective navies' short range fighter programmes, but the Eagle still sees extensive service across human space. Core Dynamics are no longer building these ships, but do still provide parts and servicing due to their popularity.|In-Game Description}}

The Eagle is an agile fighter sporting 3 weapon hardpoints. It is arguably the most maneuverable ship currently in the game, as well as being the cheapest combat-specialized vessel. However, it suffers from a very short hyperspace range in current betas, as well as a tendency to overheat, meaning many commanders skip it or don't stay in it long.

In September 2014 Frontier announced that the Eagle will become a second starting ship for all players who pre-order the game, including existing beta and Kickstarter supporters. This additional Eagle will be a second ship that will be parked in a different system, which players can take control of instead of their starting ship. The reason behind this is many of the commanders believe this ship is weak and powerless amongst all other ships.

Some players may use the Eagle as a cheaper stepping stone to the Viper. While this is a valid strategy for bounty hunting, keep in mind that the Eagle, while very agile, has a very weak hull so fitting child cells is strongly advised for an Eagle wielding bounty hunter.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 2,240 CR
|-
! Type:
| Light Fighter
|-
! Crew:
| 1
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 2 (Max 14)
|-
! Dimensions:
| --
|-
! Acceleration:
| --
|}

== Purchase Locations (Outdated) ==
{| class="article-table" style="width: 500px;" border="1"
! System
! Station
|-
| [[Aulin]]
| [[Aulin Enterprise]] ''(Correct in Beta 3.9)''
|-
| [[I Bootis]]
| [[Chango Dock]]
|-
| [[Asellus Primus]]
| [[Beagle 2 Landing]]
|-
| [[Styx]]
| Chu Hub
|-
| G 180-18
| Alexandria Gateway
|-
| Yanyan
| Morin City
|}

==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" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
! Category
! Default System
! Default Rating
! Default Class
! Max Class
|-
| Small Hardpoint
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L)

[[Pulse Laser]] (L)

''Not Equipped''
| F

F

--
| 1

1

--
| 1

1

1
|-
| Utility Mount
| ''Not Equipped''
| --
| --
| 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
| I
| 1
| 8
|-
| [[Reactor Bay]]
| Power Plant
| E
| 2
| 2
|-
| [[Thrusters Mounting]]
| Thrusters
| E
| 3
| 3
|-
| [[Frame Shift Drive Housing]]
| Frame Shift Drive
| E
| 3
| 3
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]]
| E
| 1
| 1
|-
| [[Power Coupling]]
| Power Distributor
| E
| 2
| 2
|-
| Sensor Suite
| Sensors
| E
| 2
| 2
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel Tank
| C
| 2
| 2
|-
| [[Internal Compartment]]s
| Shield Generator

Cargo Rack [x2]

[[Discovery Scanner|BDS]]
| E

E

E
| 3

1

1
| 3

2

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

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
TheCoreDynamicsEagleWithPolarCamoPaintjob.jpg
TheCoreDynamicsEagleWithPaintjob.jpg
freedom-03.jpg
Screenshot 0046.jpg
Screenshot 0090.jpg
Screenshot 0261.jpg
</gallery>
[[Category:Fighters]]