Viper

Strengths

 * Extremely high mobility, highest in-game.
 * High firepower for a frigate.
 * One of the best choices for a distraction while sieging and can be used to change the tide of war.
 * Great choice as a beginner ship.

Weaknesses

 * High costs.
 * No turrets.

Strategy

 * It is very good for attacking Battleships and Dreadnoughts from below, and dodging all return fire.
 * It can be used to distract enemy base turrets from other siege ships by going just inside the range of base heavy lasers. The base will rarely land a hit if the Viper is kept at top speed (300).
 * It is an excellent choice whenever speed and small size are key.
 * If you go to the height limit of the map and warp to an enemy base, you can give some support fire to a siege.

Trivia

 * It is a replica of the Viper Mark III from "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome."