TAS Viper

TAS Viper is a small scout and intel ship with the Terra Alpha Navy. It is under the command of Clint Cross.
The TAS Viper was a 'throwback' design based on the NCIA-93 Class used by Section 31 in the 2300s. The NCIA-93X class was spearheaded by Admiral/Director V'Pier and then Rear Admiral Nicholas Ryder. 
The Viper is one of 3 ships from the initial build that still remain out of the initial 10 commissioned. Each ship was built and outfitted individually, with only the bridge module as 'standard' - the full capabilities were kept intentionally classified. 
Each ship was equipped with a custom, purpose built AI system - typically responding to the ship's name. 
Developed to be crewed with minimal staff - 10 or less can operate the ship - but 10 is the minimum required for optimal operation - although 30 is the standard load. Viper has space for a maximum of 75 crew. 
Minimum crew -
CO - Helm - Operations - Weapons - Engineer - Engineer's Mate - Intelligence Specialist -Tactical Operations - 2 Security/Back up officers. Repairs are typically overseen by Engineer and Engineer's Mate and carried out by AI controlled drones, holograms and robotic repair systems. Category:Ships