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|cargo_hold = 50 | |cargo_hold = 50 | ||
|warp_drive = Yes | |warp_drive = Yes | ||
|silicate = | |silicate = 44 | ||
|carbon = | |carbon = 30 | ||
|iridium = | |iridium = 23 | ||
|credit = $0 | |credit = $0 | ||
|total_cost = $ | |total_cost = $674 | ||
|warehouse = 1 | |warehouse = 1 | ||
|description = A light Fighter with great speed and turning. | |description = A light Fighter with great speed and turning. | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The '''Viper''' is the second fastest [[:Category:Frigate|Frigate]] in the game. This ship is good for distracting [[Starbase]] [[Turrets]]. It is also one of the few ships to be almost completely white in color, aside from one main faction-colored stripe in the middle. | The '''Viper''' is the second fastest [[:Category:Frigate|Frigate]] in the game. This ship is good for distracting [[Starbase]] [[Turrets]]. It is also one of the few ships to be almost completely white in color, aside from one main faction-colored stripe in the middle. | ||
== Interior == | == Interior == | ||
The '''Viper''' has a simple interior, with only a pilot's seat, a small black and grey cylinder without a known use, and a tiny screen showing a gyroscope-like readout. | The '''Viper''' has a simple interior, with only a pilot's seat, a small black and grey cylinder without a known use, and a tiny screen showing a gyroscope-like readout. | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
* Extremely high mobility, one of the highest in the game if you don't consider [[:Category:Admin|Admin]] ships or the [[Coal Wasp]]. | * Extremely high mobility, one of the highest in the game if you don't consider [[:Category:Admin|Admin]] ships or the [[Coal Wasp]]. | ||
* High shield firepower for a [[:Category:Frigate|Frigate]]. | * High shield firepower for a [[:Category:Frigate|Frigate]]. | ||
* One of the best choices for a distraction while sieging | * One of the best choices for a distraction while sieging and can be used to change the tide of war. | ||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* No [[Turrets]]. | * No [[Turrets]]. | ||
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* One of the most expensive Frigates in the game at this current state. | * One of the most expensive Frigates in the game at this current state. | ||
* Thanks to the change in the way bases target ships, the '''Viper''' is no longer useful for distracting bases. | * Thanks to the change in the way bases target ships, the '''Viper''' is no longer useful for distracting bases. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
* It is very good for attacking [[:Category:Battleship|Battleships]] and [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] from below and dodging all return fire. | * It is very good for attacking [[:Category:Battleship|Battleships]] and [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] from below and dodging all return fire. | ||
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* The heaviest of armies will fail to outrun you at top speed. | * The heaviest of armies will fail to outrun you at top speed. | ||
* Abuse your size in retreat situations. | * Abuse your size in retreat situations. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* It is a replica of the ''Viper'' Mark II from "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome. | * It is a replica of the ''Viper'' Mark II from "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome. | ||
* It is a popular ship for newer players. | * It is a popular ship for newer players. | ||
* | * rcouret's favorite ship. | ||
* Has two event reskins, the [[Patriotic Viper]] and the [[Golden Viper]]. | * Has two event reskins, the [[Patriotic Viper]] and the [[Golden Viper]]. | ||
* Used to be the second fastest ship in the game at a maximum 330 speed, just behind the [[Dragonfly|Dragonfly's]] 380; however, as of update .66b, it is now slower than the [[Draco]] and many fighters. | * Used to be the second fastest ship in the game at a maximum 330 speed, just behind the [[Dragonfly|Dragonfly's]] 380; however, as of update .66b, it is now slower than the [[Draco]] and many fighters. | ||
* Used to be one of the most popular ships to distract | * Used to be one of the most popular ships to distract Starbase's. | ||
[[File:Viper2.png|left|thumb|305x305px|Render of studio model. Note the faction color patterns on wings are not present in-game.]] | [[File:Viper2.png|left|thumb|305x305px|Render of studio model. Note the faction color patterns on wings are not present in-game.]] | ||
[[File:BS0 Banner 914x655 0-(2) 0.png|thumb|220x220px|Viper Mark II from "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome.]] | [[File:BS0 Banner 914x655 0-(2) 0.png|thumb|220x220px|Viper Mark II from "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome.]] | ||
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