The Colonial Asp Class recon Viper is perhaps the ultimate expression of the Viper - very, very fast. Its job is to provide electronic support for the rest of a squadron and to be a forward scout, being the eyes of the fleet. Externally similar to the standard Viper, the Asp is loaded with more electronic equipment than a standard Viper, and is much faster. However, all of this comes at a price - the Asp is totally unarmed, making those who pilot the craft a very special - and some would say strange - breed of person willing to venture into a combat situation with no weapons.