Background Data for Wing Commander 1

Squadron Proposal

Behind the screens, the process started months earlier, when Chris Roberts drafted a seven-page proposal for a game he called Squadron, which would become the Wing Commander we love. Page 6 is missing.

Ultimate Strategy Guide WC1 Making Of Article

The Ultimate Strategy Guide to Wing Commander I & II includes a wonderful history of the making of both games called 'Software Meets the Movies'. Thanks to Pix's scan, we are able to post the 'Making of Wing Commander I' portion of the book! This is a fascinating look not at only how the game was made, but also at how Origin worked in 1990-91.

WC1 & 2 Sound Design Docs

This collection of "The Fatman" George Sanger's files from Wing Commander I and II is especially interesting. It includes notes on the music itself and the contract issues that came up after the scope of the project became apparent!

Transcript of 1990/1991 Chat Session With Origin staff

Transcript of a live, on-line conference with Chris Roberts, Origin game designer/director for Origin to discuss his big hit game Wing Commander and its upcoming sequel.