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: ''For the version of the Colonial fighter in the [[Original Series]], see: [[Viper (TOS)]].'' | |||
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The Colonial '''Viper''' is the primary space superiority fighter and attack craft deployed by the [[Colonial Fleet (TOS)|Colonial military]]. Capable of both atmospheric and long-range spacial flight, the Viper is a single-to-two-pilot craft with two-forward mounted laser-torpedo guns as standard. | The Colonial '''Viper''' is the primary space superiority fighter and attack craft deployed by the [[Colonial Fleet (TOS)|Colonial military]]. Capable of both atmospheric and long-range spacial flight, the Viper is a single-to-two-pilot craft with two-forward mounted laser-torpedo guns as standard. | ||
The Viper is capable of rapid acceleration in the form of a rapid acceleration feature (called "turbos"), which results in greater fuel usage | The Viper is capable of rapid acceleration in the form of a rapid acceleration feature (called "turbos"), which results in greater fuel usage ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]). | ||
Apparently in use as early as ten-[[yahren]] into the exodus from the [[The Twelve Colonies | Apparently in use as early as ten-[[yahren]] into the exodus from the [[The Twelve Colonies (TOS)|Twelve Colonies]] ([[The Return of Starbuck]]), the Vipers have a large storage compartment in the undercarriage in which a lone [[turbine]] can be stored ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]) as well as an [[energizer]] powerful enough to render the Viper [[invisibility field|invisible]] for 24 Earth hours ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II]]). | ||
Also, a device capable of time warping, the [[time warp synthesizer]], is outfitted in at least three Vipers: [[Dillon]]'s, [[Troy (1980)|Troy]]'s and one that [[Xaviar]] steals | Also, a device capable of time warping, the [[time warp synthesizer]], is outfitted in at least three Vipers: [[Dillon]]'s, [[Troy (1980)|Troy]]'s and one that [[Xaviar]] steals ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II]]). | ||
== Cockpit layout == | == Cockpit layout == | ||
While the ship can be piloted by one pilot, a second person in the back seat can run [[scanner]]s and other on board [[computron]] equipment. The first seat is typically the flight seat, although the second person can assume piloting duties as well, since a second set of flight controls is also available<ref>[[Jamie Hamilton]] indicates this when she asks what the "turbo" button does, when seated behind [[Dillon]] in "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]".</ref> | While the ship can be piloted by one pilot, a second person in the back seat can run [[scanner]]s and other on board [[computron]] equipment. The first seat is typically the flight seat, although the second person can assume piloting duties as well, since a second set of flight controls is also available<ref>[[Jamie Hamilton]] indicates this when she asks what the "turbo" button does, when seated behind [[Dillon]] in "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]".</ref> ("[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part III]]", "[[Spaceball]]", "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I]]"). | ||
An on board compartment accessible through the cockpit contains [[Uniforms (1980)#Space suits|space suits]], which can be used when extra-vehicular activity is necessary ([[Spaceball]]). | |||
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== Related Imagery == | == Related Imagery == | ||
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Image:Almostinvisviper.jpg|A Viper in the process of becoming invisible ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]). | |||
Image:Twoseatsfull.jpg|A Viper cockpit with both seats occupied ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II]]). | |||
Image:Vipereva.jpg|An external view of the Viper in space, undergoing field repairs ([[Spaceball]]). | |||
Image:Escapepod.jpg|A Viper escape pod, complete with deployed parachute ([[The Return of Starbuck]]). | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* None of the single-seat variants of this craft are seen in use, although they are in many of the special effects scenes in the series | * None of the single-seat variants of this craft are seen in use, although they are in many of the special effects scenes in the series -- as these scenes are extensively reused from the Original Series. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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