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Revision as of 15:20, 23 August 2015
Template:Quote The Viper Mk III is a light fighter craft designed for agile ship-to-ship combat. Its minimal design combined with excellent modularity make it a popular choice for security units and bounty hunters. At a relatively low cost of just over 140,000 credits, it is also a great combat ship for entry-level Commanders.
The Viper has a delta-shaped hull which tapers to form two prongs at the front. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. This gives the pilot an excellent view without exposing the canopy to potential damage.
The Viper lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit.
The Viper, like all modern ships, is powered by a nuclear fusion reactor. It is propelled by two primary fusion/plasma engines which provide forward thrust and are capable of reverse thrust. Smaller thrusters act as stabilizers and provide force for pitch, roll, and yaw manoeuvres.
Heat is dissipated through radiators at the rear of the ship. The Viper is also capable of using heat sink launchers to expel heat.
The Viper has two small hardpoints located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it. This provides a range of options for weapons loadouts.
Tactical Considerations
The Viper Mk III made its first appearance in Standard Beta 1. It is a vessel used by Station security forces and law enforcement, and is currently one of the fastest ships available to purchase. It is primarily intended for combat; compared to the multi-role Cobra Mk. III, it has the same weapons capacity, slightly stronger shields per shield class, slightly weaker hull, marginally slower turn rate, much faster strafe speed, faster speed under normal thrust and slower speed under boost.
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 capacity of only four tons.
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 traders, and a survivable but inadequately profitable platform for pirates.
With proper fitting, the Viper is an excellent fighter capable of standing its ground against more expensive ships.
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen |
|---|---|---|
| 44 B Ophiuchi | Feustel Gateway (10% discount) | June 12, 2015 |
| Achenar (Permit) | Baker Terminal | 23/4/2015 |
| Agarla | Wilson Port | July 07, 2015 |
| Alioth | Irkutsk | 1.06 |
| Amahu | Kondratyev Orbital | 1.06r |
| Asellus Primus | Beagle 2 Landing | ? |
| Asgaa | Wheeler Horizons | Apr 20, 2015 |
| Aulin | Aulin Enterprise | ? |
| Biliri | Fan City | 2015-08-23 |
| Calor | Julian Hub | Release 1.03 |
| Cerktondhs | Bluford Gateway | 1/1/2015 |
| Chamunda | Gidzenko Ring | 1/9/2015 |
| Contii | Sucharitkul Vision | July 25, 2015 |
| Chona | Smoot Terminal | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Cubeo | Medupe City | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Eravate | Cleve Hub | 6/21/2015 |
| Faust 68 | Slipher Hub | June 4, 2015 |
| GD 219 | McKee Ring | April 29, 2015 |
| Gliese 563.1 | Matteucci Ring | Jul 23, 2015 |
| Kats | Truman Hub | 2015-08-20 |
| Keliuona | Wenzel City | Aug 19, 2015 |
| Kumata | Vishweswarayya Enterprise | 1/1/2015 |
| Leesti | George Lucas | 4/3/2015 |
| LHS 3262 | Louis de Lacaille Prospect | 7-7-2015 |
| LHS 3505 | Olivas City | Release 1.03 |
| LP 102-320 | Shepard Hub | ? |
| LP 445-22 | Trevithick Horizons | Jul 23, 2015 |
| LP 908-11 | So-Yeon City | 3/16/2015 |
| LTT 1598 | Qushji Gateway | Gamma 2.02 |
| LTT 15574 | Haxel Port | 8/4/2015 |
| Macabi | Read Orbital | 12/30/2014 |
| Nang Ta-Khian | Hay Point | ? |
| Opila | Temple Dock | 4/3/2015 |
| Ovid | Bradfield Orbital | ? |
| Panoi | Garan Hub | 12/30/2014 |
| Q1 Eridani | Windt Terminal | 18/3/2014 |
| Rakapila | Stone Enterprise | ? |
| Rho Cancri | Dekker Base | ? |
| Sol | Li Qing Jao | 1/7/2015 |
| Sorbago | Hencke Orbital | 12/30/2014 |
| Styx | Wingrove Platform | ? |
| Thosiao | Foster Orbital | May 11, 2015 |
| Tote | Whitelaw Enterprise | Gamma 1.03 |
| Turir | Brooks Terminal | 12/29/2014 |
| Uszaa | Guest Installation | 4/3/2015 |
| Uszaa | Clauss Dock | 4/16/2015 |
| v1688 Aguilae | Thomson Terminal | 9/4/2015 |
| Wolf 1301 | Saunders's Dive | 3/12/2015 |
| XI Ursae Majoris | Durrance Dock | 27/4/2015 |
| Yakabugai | Serebrov Station | 1/4/2015 |
| Zhao Jin | Wilson Ring | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Zhu Rong | Stuart Ring | ? |
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Viper Mk III.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 1 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Medium Hardpoint | Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 2 |
| Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 2 | |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | 0 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | I | 1 | 8 |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | E | 3 | 3 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | E | 3 | 3 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive | E | 3 | 3 |
| Environment Control | Life Support | E | 2 | 2 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | E | 3 | 3 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | E | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x4] | C | 2 | 2 |
| Internal Compartments | Cargo Rack [x4] | E | 2 | 3 |
| Shield Generator | E | 3 | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| BDS | E | 1 | 1 |
- (L) = Loaned
- [x#] = Capacity
Gallery
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Stock Viper exterior
