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Factional variants of the Viper
Civilian Federation Pirate Rebellion


The Donald Chick Rebel Viper is a Rebellion ship in Escape Velocity Nova.

"Modified Vipers designated F-23 were selected by the Federation as the mainstay of their fighter wings. This Viper was appropriated from Federation stocks on an unnamed supply world." ― Buying a Rebel Viper

The Rebel Viper is a stolen Fed Viper modified to be heavier-duty and painted in Rebellion green. It can be fired from a carrier using the Rebel Viper Bay.

Stats[]

"The Rebel pilot who flies this Viper still wears his Federation battle-patches. «One day, they'll mean something again,» he says wistfully. His Viper is pristine, and his devotion to his cause is exemplary. Any profits he makes as an escort go straight back into the Rebel coffers, such as they are." ― Hiring a Rebel Viper

Fighter Class (#177)[]

For this base model only, stat changes are relative to the Fed Viper, Fighter Class.

Stats
  • Purchase/Hire Appearance %: 95%/80%
  • Purchase Cost: 120k (+20k)
  • Hire Cost: 12k/upfront 1.2k/day
  • Upgrade: Heavy Fighter Class
  • Upgrade Cost: 35k
  • Nova pict 6070 thumb Speed: 500 (-25)
  • Nova pict 6069 thumb Acceleration: 900 (+50)
  • Nova pict 6072 thumb Turning: 80
  • Nova pict 6067 thumb Shields: 70 (+10)
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Shield Regen: 24 (+4)
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Shield Recharge per second: 0.72
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Minutes to recharge Shields: 1.6
  • Nova pict 6052 thumb Armor: 40 (+10)
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Disabled at Armor %: 10%
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Pre-disabled Armor: 36
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Total Fighting HP: 106
  • Nova pict 6134 thumb Max Ion: 44 (+4)
  • Nova pict 6134 thumb Deionize: 11 (+4)
  • Nova pict 6062 thumb Total Outfits Space: 19t (-2)
  • Nova pict 6062 thumb Free Outfit Space: 10t
  • Nova pict 6061 thumb Cargo Space: 10t (+5)
  • Nova pict 6001 thumb Max Guns: 3
  • Nova pict 6001 thumb Guns: 3 Light Blasters
  • Nova pict 6128 thumb Energy: 400 (4 jumps) (+100)
  • Nova pict 6074 thumb Jump Time: 1 day
  • Targetable by PD?: Yes
  • Escape Ship?: Yes
  • Strength: 65 (+5)
  • AI Type: Interceptor

Slightly slower than the Fed Viper and lacks a jammer. Its mild increase in durability doesn't stop it from being fodder.

Wild Variants[]

Shipvariant stat changes are relative to the stats of the basic model. The basic model is Rebel Viper, Fighter Class.

The following shipvariants are unavailable in the shipyard and must be captured in the field.

Heavy Fighter Class (#337)[]

Stats
  • Purchase Cost: 200k (+80k)
  • Hire Cost: 20k/upfront 2k/day
  • Upgrade: Interceptor Class
  • Upgrade Cost: 60k
  • Nova pict 6069 thumb Acceleration: 930 (+30)
  • Nova pict 6072 thumb Turning: 90 (+10)
  • Nova pict 6067 thumb Shields: 90 (+45)
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Shield Regen: 30 (+6)
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Shield Recharge per second: 0.9
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Minutes to recharge Shields: 1.6
  • Nova pict 6052 thumb Armor: 45 (+5)
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Pre-disabled Armor: 40
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Total Fighting HP: 130
  • Nova pict 6134 thumb Max Ion: 50 (+10)
  • Nova pict 6134 thumb Deionize: 20 (+9)
  • Nova pict 6062 thumb Total Outfits Space: 32t (+13)
  • Nova pict 6062 thumb Free Outfit Space: 10t
  • Nova pict 6061 thumb Cargo Space: 15t (+5)
  • Nova pict 6001 thumb Guns: 2 Light Cannons, 1 Medium Blaster
  • Nova pict 6008 thumb Missiles: 2 Raven Rocket Pods (12 ammo)

This shipvariant is an upgrade in every way and even features an expanded cargo hold. It's strictly inferior to the Interceptor Class, even in price.

Interceptor Class (#338)[]

Stats
  • Purchase Cost: 155k (+35k)
  • Hire Cost: 15.5k/upfront 1.55k/day
  • Upgrade: Light Gunboat Class
  • Upgrade Cost: 45k
  • Nova pict 6069 thumb Acceleration: 950 (+50)
  • Nova pict 6072 thumb Turning: 90 (+10)
  • Nova pict 6067 thumb Shields: 105 (+35)
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Shield Regen: 50 (+26)
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Shield Recharge per second: 1.5
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Minutes to recharge Shields: 1.16
  • Nova pict 6052 thumb Armor: 55 (+15)
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Pre-disabled Armor: 49
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Total Fighting HP: 154
  • Nova pict 6134 thumb Max Ion: 60 (+16)
  • Nova pict 6134 thumb Deionize: 25 (+14)
  • Nova pict 6062 thumb Total Outfits Space: 40t (+21)
  • Nova pict 6062 thumb Free Outfit Space: 10t
  • Nova pict 6061 thumb Cargo Space: 15t (+5)
  • Nova pict 6001 thumb Guns: 3 Light Cannons
  • Nova pict 6008 thumb Missiles: 2 Raven Rocket Pods (10 ammo), 2 Radar Missile Launchers (8 ammo)

This shipvariant features good stats, two types of missiles and an expanded cargo hold.

Light Gunboat Class (#339)[]

Stats
  • Purchase Cost: 275k (+155k)
  • Hire Cost: 27.5k/upfront 2.75k/day
  • Nova pict 6070 thumb Speed: 475 (-25)
  • Nova pict 6072 thumb Turning: 75 (-5)
  • Nova pict 6067 thumb Shields: 180 (+110)
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Shield Regen: 60 (+36)
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Shield Recharge per second: 1.8
  • Nova pict 6065 thumb Minutes to recharge Shields: 1.6
  • Nova pict 6052 thumb Armor: 90
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Pre-disabled Armor: 81
  • Nova pict 6309 thumb Total Fighting HP: 261
  • Nova pict 6134 thumb Max Ion: 80 (+36)
  • Nova pict 6134 thumb Deionize: 40 (+29)
  • Nova pict 6062 thumb Total Outfits Space: 48t (+29)
  • Nova pict 6062 thumb Free Outfit Space: 10t
  • Nova pict 6001 thumb Guns: 2 Medium Blasters, 1 Thunderhead Lance
  • Nova pict 6008 thumb Missiles: 2 Radar Missile Launchers (10 ammo)

This shipvariant is a mini-Thunderhead and as such is slightly slower to compensate for its increased firepower and durability.

Gameplay Analysis[]

Rebel Viper Shipyard

"While not as fast as it's Federation counterpart, the Rebel Viper is stronger than the Fed or Pirate versions. The Light Gunboat variant is the strongest Viper available, being a quite capable dogfighter, while other variants are, more or less, blaster fodder." ― EVula Survival Guide

The Rebel Viper is the most flexible version of any Viper, since its variants mount more weapons and upgrades than any other Viper. The Light Gunboat variant is the most powerful Viper in the galaxy. If you have the ShipVariants plug-in, you should stock up on at least one of their fighter bays as the only fighter bay that's more worth your expansion space is a Manta Bay.

Images[]

The Rebel Viper was made by Scott Vardy who modeled the Fed Viper, then Dave Williams made the rest based on his original. Textures were by Phil and Steve Chick.

Appearance[]

As the Viper but... <ship description>

Ship Spins[]

This ship has 36 frames per set and 3 sets for 108 frames in total. It banks when turning in one direction for a certain amount of time.

  • Ship: 32x32
  • Engine: 64x64

Representative Images[]

Additional Images[]

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