Viper (Dragonfly)
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| Viper | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Upsilon Plant 2J |
| Model | Dragonfly |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Type W2 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Compund H17 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | 320 XL |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Geotec 300 |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration |
| BV (1.0) | 1,484 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,450 |
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, BV (2.0) = 2,004
- 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, BV (2.0) = 1,830
- 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, BV (2.0) = 1,356
- 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, BV (2.0) = 1,779
- 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, BV (2.0) = 1,561
- Alt. Config. F - A close combat configuration the Viper F is armed with eight Heavy Machine Guns which are all linked to a pair of Machine Gun Arrays makign it extremely deadly against infantry and other soft targets. For more well armored foes it carries three ER Medium Lasers. This mix makes the F configuration suitible for combatting Infantry with integrated light vehicle support elements. BV (2.0) = 1,574
- Alt. Config. G - Another configuration of the Viper whichis intended to fight at close range the G configuration carries as its primary weapon a Plasma Rifle. This is backed up with a Heavy Medium Laser and finally four Anti-Personell Gauss Rifles for protection from infantry attacks.
- 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, BV (2.0) = 1,732
- Alt. Config. I - Capable of engaging an enemy at any range the I configuration carries an ATM-3 launcher which is capable of engaging at long, medium and short ranges. This is supported at close range by a trio of Heavy Medium Lasers which are all linked to an advanced Targeting Computer. The 'Mech also carries a Light Active Probe to allow it to detect hidden enemy units and for further protection an Anti-Missile System is carried which helps protect the 'Mech from missile attacks. BV (2.0) = 1,587