Viper Mark IX 'Pilum'

Developed six months after the Mark VIII 'Marathon' entered production as the next generation space superiority fighter, compared to the Marathon which is an interceptor. Mounting twin 30mm autorailgun on the wings, and two 40mm cannon in the hull, it can shred even a Heavy Raider in seconds. However it lacks the hyperlight drive of the Marathon in order to have room for the larger cannons & ammunition.