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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-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-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 also able to abruptly stop forward acceleration by using their reverse thrusters and | 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 also able to abruptly stop forward acceleration by using their reverse thrusters and braking flaps ([[Saga of a Star World]]).<ref>Captain [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] describes to Lieutenant [[Zac]] on how to allow the Cylons to overshoot them, so they can dispatch the pursuing [[Raider (TOS)|Raiders]]. | ||
: '''Apollo''': When I hit three, you hit your reverse thrusters and maximum | : '''Apollo''': When I hit three, you hit your reverse thrusters and maximum braking flaps.</ref> | ||
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]]). | 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]]). | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 30 March 2007
- 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.
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| Race: | Colonial | ||
| Type: | Military | ||
| FTL: | No | ||
| Propulsion: | three sublight aft-mounted engines | ||
| Crew: | 1 pilot | ||
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| Role: | Space superiority fighter | ||
| Weapons: | 2 forward-firing laser-torpedo guns | ||
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| Emblem: | [[Image:{{{patch}}}|175px|Ship's patch]] | ||
| Other Images: | Gallery | ||
| Length: | (approx) 28.54ft (8.7m) | ||
| Width: | (approx) 12.47ft (3.8m) | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
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 also able to abruptly stop forward acceleration by using their reverse thrusters and braking flaps (Saga of a Star World).[1]
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
- 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
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
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A Viper with specially fitted heat shield as it is launched from Galactica in "Saga of a Star World." -
A lone Original Series-style Viper on display next to Viper Mark IIs in the Miniseries.
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).
- 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.
References
External links
- Viper at Wikipedia.