| Like the Jager Command and the Razor Fang Black Mamba, the Razor Fang Cobra is a relatively simple command and control version of its standard Gear chassis. The release of a command model was not originally anticipated by Territorial Arms because of the Spitting cobra's fire support role, but modifications began to be made in the field during the War of the Alliance. The impressive pilot safety record of the Spit made it a strong candidate to protect valuable junior officers in combat, and these same lieutenants and sous-lieutenants began to jury-rig improved communications systems. Improved electronics proved quite valuable in the field, because they made the long range weapons of the Spitting Cobra more effective. Razor Fang Cobra pilots could cut through enemy ECM to recieve target coordinates and could detect camouflaged targets at close range. When the Razor Fang was officially released by Territorial Arms in TN 1921, additional changes were made: the whole electronics array was improved, incorporating the Obelisk Electronics MERIT-3150C system which included extended range communications and sensors. A Tel-Sat 1200 satellite uplink was added on the Razor Fang Cobra's shoulder, replacing the FSRP-36 rocket pod. Otherwise, the weapons systems of the Razor Fang remain the same as the standard Spit. The addition of sensitive listening and communications equipment does render the electronics of the Razor Fang remain the same as the standard Spit. The addition of sensitive listening and communications equipment does render the electronics of the Gear more vulnerable to battle damage, but this is a small price to pay.
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