Difference between revisions of "Viper (Dragonfly)"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Viper'' was codenamed the ''Dragonfly'' by the [[ | + | The ''Viper'' was codenamed the ''Dragonfly'' by the [[Inner Sphere]] forces that first encountered this small but fierce [[OmniMech]] because of its ability to move swiftly over the battlefield. The ''Viper'' is built on a lightweight [[Endo Steel]] chassis and powered by a weight saving 320 [[XL engine]] that propels the ''Viper'' to a top speed of 129.6 km/h. The ''Viper'' augments its impressive ground speed with eight [[jump jet]]s that allow it to jump up to a distance of two hundred and forty meters. The ''Viper'' has seven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to absorb any damage from shots that are lucky enough to strike it and has eight and a half tons of podspace for its weapons payload. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | in its primary weapons configuration the ''Viper'' is configured to fill a variety of close combat roles. The ''Viper'' has an [[Anti-Missile System]] for added defense capabilities | + | in its primary weapons configuration the ''Viper'' is configured to fill a variety of close combat roles. The ''Viper'' has an [[Anti-Missile System]] for added defense capabilities and has two [[Machine Gun]]s for use against soft targets and anti-infantry work. The ''Viper'''s main guns are two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a [[SRM-4]] launcher that allow it to harass other 'Mechs and vehicles. |
==Alternate configurations== | ==Alternate configurations== | ||
| − | * Alt. Config. A - A close range harasser configuration the ''Viper'' A is armed with an impressive five [[ER Medium Laser]]s for its main striking power backed up by a [[SRM-6]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system that | + | * Alt. Config. A - A close range harasser configuration, the ''Viper'' A is armed with an impressive five [[ER Medium Laser]]s for its main striking power and is backed up by a [[SRM-6]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system that increases the launcher's accuracy. This powerful short range punch makes the ''Viper'' A a powerful foe in close combat situations. BV (1.0) = 1,845 |
| − | * Alt. Config. B - Configured for long range sniping the ''Viper'' B is | + | * Alt. Config. B - Configured for long range sniping, the ''Viper'' B's primary weapons is a powerful [[ER PPC]]. To protect itself if an enemy closes to short range, the 'Mech has two highly accurate [[Small Pulse Laser]]s and a [[Flamer]]. BV (1.0) = 1,632 |
| − | * Alt. Config. C - The ''Viper C'' carries an [[ | + | * Alt. Config. C - The ''Viper C'' carries an [[Active Probe]] to allow it to find hidden enemy units, usually in an urban environment where it can bring its four Machine Guns and three Flamers to bear on any infantry unfortunate enough to be found. To provide some combat capability against 'Mechs and vehicles, the C configuration has two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,190 |
| − | * Alt. Config. D - Capable of engaging an enemy at a variety of ranges the ''Viper'' has a [[LRM-5]] | + | * Alt. Config. D - Capable of engaging an enemy at a variety of ranges, the ''Viper'' D has a [[LRM-5]] that allows it to engage enemy units at long ranges. As the ranges close, the ''Viper'' D can bring its two ER Medium Lasers and [[Streak SRM-6]] to bear on an enemy, with two [[ER Small Laser]]s for extremely close combat situations. BV (1.0) = 1,727 |
| − | * Alt. Config. E - | + | * Alt. Config. E - Similar to the D configuration, the ''Viper'' E has an [[ATM-6]] that is capable of filling the roles of the LRM and SRM launchers on the D configuration. The ''Viper'' E has an [[ER Medium Laser]] and two [[ER Small Laser]]s for close range direct firepower. BV (1.0) = 1,564 |
| − | * Alt. Config. H - Configured around the | + | * Alt. Config. H - Configured around the heavy laser system, the ''Viper H'' has two ER Medium Lasers which are backed up by two powerful [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s and two highly accurate [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. For added protection from missile fire, this configuration also has an [[Anti-Missile System]]. BV (1.0) = 1,544 |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan General BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 12 June 2007
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| Viper | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Unknown |
| Model | Dragonfly |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Endo Steel |
| Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | 320 XL |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Jump Jets | standard |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration |
| BV (1.0) | 1,484 |
Description
The Viper was codenamed the Dragonfly by the Inner Sphere forces that first encountered this small but fierce OmniMech because of its ability to move swiftly over the battlefield. The Viper is built on a lightweight Endo Steel chassis and powered by a weight saving 320 XL engine that propels the Viper to a top speed of 129.6 km/h. The Viper augments its impressive ground speed with eight jump jets that allow it to jump up to a distance of two hundred and forty meters. The Viper has seven tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor to absorb any damage from shots that are lucky enough to strike it and has eight and a half tons of podspace for its weapons payload.
Armament
in its primary weapons configuration the Viper is configured to fill a variety of close combat roles. The Viper has an Anti-Missile System for added defense capabilities and has two Machine Guns for use against soft targets and anti-infantry work. The Viper's main guns are two Medium Pulse Lasers and a SRM-4 launcher that allow it to harass other 'Mechs and vehicles.
Alternate configurations
- Alt. Config. A - A close range harasser configuration, the Viper A is armed with an impressive five ER Medium Lasers for its main striking power and is backed up by a SRM-6 launcher with an Artemis IV fire control system that increases the launcher's accuracy. This powerful short range punch makes the Viper A a powerful foe in close combat situations. BV (1.0) = 1,845
- Alt. Config. B - Configured for long range sniping, the Viper B's primary weapons is a powerful ER PPC. To protect itself if an enemy closes to short range, the 'Mech has two highly accurate Small Pulse Lasers and a Flamer. BV (1.0) = 1,632
- Alt. Config. C - The Viper C carries an Active Probe to allow it to find hidden enemy units, usually in an urban environment where it can bring its four Machine Guns and three Flamers to bear on any infantry unfortunate enough to be found. To provide some combat capability against 'Mechs and vehicles, the C configuration has two ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,190
- Alt. Config. D - Capable of engaging an enemy at a variety of ranges, the Viper D has a LRM-5 that allows it to engage enemy units at long ranges. As the ranges close, the Viper D can bring its two ER Medium Lasers and Streak SRM-6 to bear on an enemy, with two ER Small Lasers for extremely close combat situations. BV (1.0) = 1,727
- Alt. Config. E - Similar to the D configuration, the Viper E has an ATM-6 that is capable of filling the roles of the LRM and SRM launchers on the D configuration. The Viper E has an ER Medium Laser and two ER Small Lasers for close range direct firepower. BV (1.0) = 1,564
- Alt. Config. H - Configured around the heavy laser system, the Viper H has two ER Medium Lasers which are backed up by two powerful Heavy Medium Lasers and two highly accurate Small Pulse Lasers. For added protection from missile fire, this configuration also has an Anti-Missile System. BV (1.0) = 1,544