Viper Mk IV: Difference between revisions
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Compared to the MkIII, the MkIV has worse shields by default due to its higher hull mass. However unlike the MkIII it is capable of mounting a Class 4 Shield Generator, which along with a much more durable hull gives it a lot of survivability. | Compared to the MkIII, the MkIV has worse shields by default due to its higher hull mass. However unlike the MkIII it is capable of mounting a Class 4 Shield Generator, which along with a much more durable hull gives it a lot of survivability. | ||
However, the drawbacks for the better equipment come in the form of slightly worse | However, the drawbacks for the better equipment come in the form of slightly worse maneuverability and speed. The MkIV also features a slightly bulkier hull due to addition of the "bumpers" on each side, which makes it a slightly bigger target compared to the MkIII. It also seems to have a relatively poor heat dissipation, with the prolonged firing of heat-generating weapons or shield cells easily pushing the ship's temperature over 100%. | ||
Ship's hardpoint options are identical to its predecessor, but unlike the Viper MkIII whose underside mounted class 2 medium hardpoints are on a horizontally flat part of the hull, the class 2 medium hardpoints of the MkIV are on a slightly angled part of the underside. | Ship's hardpoint options are identical to its predecessor, but unlike the Viper MkIII whose underside mounted class 2 medium hardpoints are on a horizontally flat part of the hull, the class 2 medium hardpoints of the MkIV are on a slightly angled part of the underside. | ||