Viper Mk IV: Difference between revisions
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The MkIV lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit. | The MkIV lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit. | ||
The MkIV has | The MkIV has weaker shields than the MkIII by default due to its higher hull mass. Despite this, the MkIV is capable of fitting a class-4 Shield Generator, unlike the MkIII. This, combined with an improved hull, give the MkIV superior protection. | ||
These improvements over the MkIII come with the drawbacks of slightly worse manoeuvrability and speed. The MkIV also features a larger hull, which makes it a bigger target. Like the MkIII, it has poor heat dissipation. Prolonged usage of high-output modules easily pushes the ship's temperature over its cooling capacity. | These improvements over the MkIII come with the drawbacks of slightly worse manoeuvrability and speed. The MkIV also features a larger hull, which makes it a bigger target. Like the MkIII, it has poor heat dissipation. Prolonged usage of high-output modules easily pushes the ship's temperature over its cooling capacity. | ||