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:''This article discusses the Viper fighter seen in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]. For information on the Vipers used in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], see [[Viper (RDM)]]. Note: for the single appearence of the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] Viper in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], see the bottom of this article.''
:''This article discusses the Viper fighter seen in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]. For information on the Vipers used in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], see [[Viper (RDM)]]. Note: for the single appearance of an [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] Viper in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-imagined Series]], see the bottom of this article.''
 
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* On missions where Vipers must endure extreme heat or other environments that could endanger the pilot, specially designed shielding can be applied to the cockpit canopy. This extra layer of protection was used in the [[Straits of Madagon| Madagon star cluster]] and prevented pilots from being hurt by the incredible heat and light in the region ([[Saga of a Star World]]).
* On missions where Vipers must endure extreme heat or other environments that could endanger the pilot, specially designed shielding can be applied to the cockpit canopy. This extra layer of protection was used in the [[Straits of Madagon| Madagon star cluster]] and prevented pilots from being hurt by the incredible heat and light in the region ([[Saga of a Star World]]).


==Re-imagined Series==
==Re-imagined Series Crossover==
This type of Viper is briefly seen in the [[Galactica (RDM)|''Galactica'']] exhibition in the [[Miniseries]], indicating that Vipers of this type may have once been used on ''Galactica'' herself.
This Viper model is briefly seen in the [[Galactica Museum]] exhibition in the [[Miniseries]]. However, since the Original Series Viper uses weaponry and features not seen in the Re-imagined Series, it's appearance in the museum (as with that of the [[Raider (TOS)|Original Series Raider]] and [[Basestar (TOS)|Original Series Cylon basestar]]) is likely more an homage to the Original Series itself than to suggest that these specific Vipers (and their technical abilties) existed in the Re-imagined continuity.


==Related images==
==Related images==


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:ViperCanopy.jpg|A Viper with specially fitted heat shield as it is launched from [[Galactica (TOS)| ''Galactica'']] in [[Saga of a Star World]].
Image:ViperCanopy.jpg|A Viper with specially fitted heat shield as it is launched from [[Galactica (TOS)| ''Galactica'']] in ["[Saga of a Star World]]."
Image:Vipertos.jpg|A lone original series Viper on display next to [[Viper Mark II|Mk II Vipers]] in the [[Miniseries]].
Image:Vipertos.jpg|A lone Original Series-style Viper on display next to [[Viper Mark II]]s in the [[Miniseries]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Notes ==
== Notes ==


* In ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', some Vipers were outfitted with stealth technologies that rendered the Viper craft invisible to the eye ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]).
* In "[[Galactica 1980]]," some Vipers were outfitted with stealth technologies that rendered the Viper craft invisible to the eye ([[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]).
* Also in ''1980'', a two-seater version of the Viper was seen throughout the series.  However, despite its appearances in ''1980'', this variant may have been hinted at as early on as "[[Saga of a Star World]]", when [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] and [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] made a landing on [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]] after the destruction of the Colonies.  However, this variant was never explictly seen during the classic series' run.
* A two-seater version of the Viper was seen throughout "1980." However, despite its appearances in "1980," this variant may have been hinted at as early on as "[[Saga of a Star World]]," when [[Adama (TOS)|Adama]] is flown to [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]] in [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]]'s Viper after the destruction of the Colonies.  However, this variant was never explicitly seen during the Original Series' run.


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Revision as of 21:12, 14 September 2006

This article discusses the Viper fighter seen in the Original Series. For information on the Vipers used in the Re-imagined Series, see Viper (RDM). Note: for the single appearance of an Original Series Viper in the Re-imagined Series, see the bottom of this article.


Viper
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The Colonial Viper is the primary space superiority fighter and attack craft deployed by the Colonial military. Capable of both atmospheric and long-range spacial flight, the Viper is a single-pilot craft with two-forward mounted laser-torpedo guns as standard.

The Viper is capable of rapid acceleration in the form of a "turbo boost" feature, which results in greater fuel usage (The Living Legend, Part I).

Vipers are equipped with an onboard computer which contains a warbook, an electronic reference of ships which, in conjunction with scanners, can give the pilot information on a ship (Saga of a Star World) and identify whether or not there are life forms onboard the said ship (The Living Legend, Part I).

Variants and Modifications[edit]

  • A "Recon Viper" variant has been developed, possessing greater speed and manueverability capabilities than a typical Viper, but lacking any armament due to the removal of the laser pumps. It also possesses an advanced voice interface. Starbuck is the only warrior known to have flown this variant (The Long Patrol).
  • On missions where Vipers must endure extreme heat or other environments that could endanger the pilot, specially designed shielding can be applied to the cockpit canopy. This extra layer of protection was used in the Madagon star cluster and prevented pilots from being hurt by the incredible heat and light in the region (Saga of a Star World).

Re-imagined Series Crossover[edit]

This Viper model is briefly seen in the Galactica Museum exhibition in the Miniseries. However, since the Original Series Viper uses weaponry and features not seen in the Re-imagined Series, it's appearance in the museum (as with that of the Original Series Raider and Original Series Cylon basestar) is likely more an homage to the Original Series itself than to suggest that these specific Vipers (and their technical abilties) existed in the Re-imagined continuity.

Related images[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • In "Galactica 1980," some Vipers were outfitted with stealth technologies that rendered the Viper craft invisible to the eye (Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I).
  • A two-seater version of the Viper was seen throughout "1980." However, despite its appearances in "1980," this variant may have been hinted at as early on as "Saga of a Star World," when Adama is flown to Caprica in Apollo's Viper after the destruction of the Colonies. However, this variant was never explicitly seen during the Original Series' run.