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{{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}} | {{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 | 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> | 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> | ||
Revision as of 08:53, 20 December 2015
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.[1]
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".[2]
In Newsletter #92 it was stated that every Kickstarter beta backer or above will find a Viper MkIV docked at a starport for free.[3]
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
Purchase Locations
| 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 |
Gallery
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Viper MkIV as shown during the EGX event
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Viper MkIV
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Different angle
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Bottom of the ship
