Viper Mk IV

2015-12-21T22:13:29Z

93.205.90.125: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
|image = viper_mk_iv.jpg
|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy|dimensions = 29.9L - 24.7W - 8.7H|landingpad = Small|small = 2|medium = 2|type = Fighter|topspeed = 271|boostspeed = 342|manoeuvrability = 4|shields = 103|armour = 270|hullmass = 190|cargocapacity = 18|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.36|utility = 2|size1 = 1|size2 = 2|size3 = 1|size4 = 2|maxtopspeed = 305|maxboostspeed = 385|maxjumprange = 25.70|cost = 437,930|masslock = 7}}
{{quote|Faulcon deLacy's Viper MkIV takes the MkIII model and beefs it up to a heavy fighter role. While it lacks the speed of the older ship, it enjoys much better protection from its shields and armour. With the capacity for a more capable powerplant and frame shift drive, the MkIV is also better suited for long-range patrols and rapid deployment. The powerplant upgrade potential supports greater customization for weapons and modules, making this a versatile fighter that would be and excellent addition to any navy or private-security concern.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Viper MkIV''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]], is a fighter ship added to [[Elite Dangerous]] in the 1.5 Update. It is the successor to the [[Viper MkIII]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/node/291 Dev Update (17/09/2015)]</ref>

At the EGX event [[David Braben]] said it ''"trades a bit of manoeuvrability and speed for better internals, but it's got the same hardpoint layout as the standard [[Viper MkIII|Viper]]"''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Em7TLwFifE&t=31m Elite Dangerous EGX panel livestream]</ref>

In Newsletter #92 it was stated that every Kickstarter beta backer or above will find a Viper MkIV docked at a [[starport]] for free.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=5fd2c5476a Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #92]</ref>

==Outfitting==
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==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station
!Discount!! Date Seen
|-
|Cebalrai
|Hornblower Dock
!
|15.12.2015
|-
|Chowei
|Swigert Port
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Kokojina
|Ali Ring
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Orcus
|Tombaugh Station
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Leesti
|George Lucas
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|
|17.12.2015
|-
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Liburodo
|Landsteiner Mines
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Eta Serpentis
|Haipeng Port
|
|17.12.2015
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|
|19.12.2015
|-
|HR 6828
|Celsius Hub
|
|19.12.2015
|-
|Noatiaca
|Haisheng Orbital
|
|19.12.2015
|-
|Ugrivirii
|Jefferies Port
|
|19.12.2015
|-
|1 I Centauri
|Ampere Dock
|
|19/12/2015
|-
|Kelish
|Alphonsi Orbital
|
|19/12/2015
|-
|WW Piscis Austrini
|Ivins Vision
|
|21/12/2015
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
viper mk iv 2.png|Viper MkIV as shown during the EGX event
mkiv_front.png|Viper MkIV
mkiv_butt.png|Different angle
mkiv_belly.png|Bottom of the ship
</gallery>

== References ==
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Plasma Accelerator

2015-04-15T17:31:56Z

93.205.246.214: /* Purchase Locations */

[[File:Plasmaaccelerator.png|thumb|400px|Class 4 Plasma Accelerator]]

{{quote|Energy projectile weapon...|In-Game Description}}

Plasma Accelerators are mounted on one of your ship's hardpoints and need assigning to a fire group before they can be used. They are very large and powerful weapons. After firing, they take a few seconds to recharge.

Military battleships, cruisers, and also battlestations, are often equipped with this weapon. They're also fitted to large trading ships and passenger liners operating in the more dangerous regions of space.

Even a Small Plasma Accelerator will destroy a well armed hundred tonne ship with a single shot. The large version has been known to be used as a planetary assault weapon, destroying selected areas of cities from orbit. This has a devastating effect on the local population, because the terrifying noise of the beam cutting through the atmosphere can be heard for hundreds of kilometres, and will deafen anyone unprotected in the vicinity.

==Munitions==
Spent ammunition must be replenished once used. Any station is equipped with a "Re-arm" service will be able to replenish ammunition. Once docked at the station, ammunition can be purchased from the Munitions menu in the Starport Services.

Ammunition costs 200 CR per unit.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table sortable" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
|-
! Class
! Rating
! Mass (T)
! Integrity
! Power Draw
! Weapon Mode
! Damage Type
! Damage
! Armor Pen
! ROF
! DPS
! Thermal Load
! Ammo Clip Size
! Ammo Maximum
! Value (CR)
|-
| 2 || C || 4.00 || A || 1.430 || Fixed || Thermic || 7 || A || 0.3 /s || 4 || 6 || 5 || 100 || 834,200
|-
| 3 || B || 8.00 || A || 1.970 || Fixed || Thermic || 9 || A || 0.3 /s || 4 || 8 || 5 || 100 || 3,051,200
|-
| 4 || A || 16.00 || A || 2.630 || Fixed || Thermic || 10 || A || 0.3 /s || 5 || 10 || 5 || 100 || 13,793,600
|}
* Damage, DPS, and Thermal Load are all based upon the in-game display which is basically an "out of 10" scale thus the values for these sections should be assumed as approximations.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! ''System''
! Station
! Last Seen
|-
| Belarsuk System || Kurland Hub || 2015/01/02
|-
| Thiin || Brandenstein Enterprise || 2014/12/30
|-
| Aulin || Aulin Enterprise || 2014/09/02
|-
| Eravate || Cleve Hub || 2014/12/28
|-
|Kremainn
|Wohler Terminal
|2015/20/3
|-
| Ovid || Bradfield Orbital ||
|-
| Rakapila || Stone Enterprise || 2014/10/11
|-
|Warnates
|Guest Enterprise
|2015/4/15
|-
| Yawa || Dean Hub || 2014/12/20
|-
| Ross 730 || Pavlov Settlement || 2014/1/1
|-
| Gat 2 || Thompson Vision || 2015/1/4
|-
| LHS 142 || Vo Dock || 2015/1/5
|-
| Gyton's Hope || Gyton's Eyrie || 2015/2/2
|-
|Ho Hsien
|Dutton Station
|2015/3/16
|-
|LP 715-52
|Melnick Ring
|2015/3/24
|-
|Zaragas
|Jenner Hub
|2015/3/28
|-
|Taunetes C
|Carey Terminal
|2015/4/11
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|2015/4/11
|}

==Notes==
* The plasma Accelerator fires a ball of plasma every 3 or 4 seconds, and is only good for direct fire.
* 3 shots will take out a Lakon 9 shield and another 3 shots for the hull. Damage per shot is upwards of 35% to 14% depending how it hits.
* Main problem is overheating after just 3 or 4 shots, best used with a few projectile weapons as if you use lasers the ship heats up too fast and then you can't fire the Plasma Accelerators.
* Hard to hit very maneuverable ships; especially smaller ones.

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