Viper Mark II

The Viper Mark II was the second generation of Viper space-superiority fighter used by the Colonial Fleet. The Mark II was used for much of the Cylon War, and while it was in the process of being replaced by the newer Mark III ten years in,Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome. it continued to see service at the war's conclusion.Battlestar Galactica (2004), movie: "Razor" Many Mark IIs after the war were removed from service and scrapped, though a squadron's worth were tracked down and refitted in time for Galacticas decommissioning ceremony. Due to the lack of CNP and networking, the Mark IIs were immune to Cylon hacking, and these museum exhibits were made operational once more.
== Specifications ==
The Mark II is approximately 8.4m in length, and is powered by a small nuclear reactor.Battlestar Galactica (2004), episode: "Miniseries, Night I" It is capable of firing the same type of ammunition as the Mark VII, which entered service over 30 years later, and both can be launched in the same launch tubes, indicating a purposely standardised design.
== Gallery ==
ViperMk2FrontStarboard.webp|CGI Render
ViperMk2Back.webp|CGI Render
Miniseries Night 1 - Viper Mark II museum piece 1.png|Commander William Adama is re-united with a Viper he flew during the Cylon War.
Viper Mark II front.jpg|Mark II, as seen from the front in a launch tube.
Viper Mark II cockpit controls front.png|Mark II controls as seen by a pilot.
Viper Mark II right side controls.png|Controls positioned on the occupant's right. 
Viper Mark II broken engine concept art.png|Concept art of a broken Mark II engine.
ViperMkIIConcept.jpg|Concept Art by Chris BellGalactica2003.net
ConceptArtByRayLai.jpg|Concept Art by Ray Lai
== Notes ==
* Viper Mk II was designed by Gabriel C. Koerner
==Sources==
Category:Viper-series
Category:Colonial Fleet