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The Scarlet-class Viper, or simply Scarlet Viper, is introduced in Hatch's first novel, "[[Armageddon]]". It is said to be a successor to the [[Viper (RH)|Azure-class Viper]], itself a successor of the original [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] seen in the Original Series.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 2}}</ref> | The Scarlet-class Viper, or simply Scarlet Viper, is introduced in Hatch's first novel, "[[Armageddon]]". It is said to be a successor to the [[Viper (RH)|Azure-class Viper]], itself a successor of the original [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] seen in the Original Series.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 2}}</ref> | ||
The difference between this and the original Viper include a scanner that creates a "laser-constructed three-dimensional image" of destinations<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 1}}</ref>, in addition to improved systems and weapons. It also contains a computer that recognizes voice input.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 5}}</ref> | The difference between this and the original Viper include a scanner that creates a "laser-constructed three-dimensional image" of destinations<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 1}}</ref>, in addition to improved systems and weapons, and even energy shields.<ref name="7">{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 7}}</ref> However, these energy shields are incapable of handling a direct blast, at least without damaging the Viper, but can "shrug off" tangential blasts.<ref name="7"/> | ||
It also contains a computer that recognizes voice input.<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 5}}</ref> | |||
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In creating his mock trailer for his continuation project, Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming, Original Series actor Richard Hatch created an upgraded Viper for the project, known as the Scarlet Viper or the Scarlet-class Viper.
A CGI artist, Steve Parady, met with Hatch, who was pleased by the conceptual drawing that Parady created. The design for the fighter was inspired by the X-29 test fighter's swept forward wings.
The design was seen in the completed mock trailer.
Book appearance
The Scarlet-class Viper, or simply Scarlet Viper, is introduced in Hatch's first novel, "Armageddon". It is said to be a successor to the Azure-class Viper, itself a successor of the original Viper seen in the Original Series.[1]
The difference between this and the original Viper include a scanner that creates a "laser-constructed three-dimensional image" of destinations[2], in addition to improved systems and weapons, and even energy shields.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title However, these energy shields are incapable of handling a direct blast, at least without damaging the Viper, but can "shrug off" tangential blasts.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
It also contains a computer that recognizes voice input.[3]
References
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armaggedon. Byron Preiss, p. pg. 2.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armaggedon. Byron Preiss, p. pg. 1.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Christopher Golden (1997). Armaggedon. Byron Preiss, p. pg. 5.
External Links
- Interview with Steve Parady from BattlestarGalactica.com, which includes captures of the Scarlet Viper from the trailer.