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'''''Wing Commander: Privateer''''' was a fan favorite that put the player in the role of Grayson Burrows, a civilian on the frontiers of civilization and the fringes of the Kilrathi War. Players spent the first half of the game taking random missions to make money and build up their own private craft. The missions covered a wide variety of events including cargo runs, base defenses, patrols and offensive strikes. One mission might involve running drugs to a pirate base while the next involved assisting a Confed to execute a criminal. Classic gamers will see parallels between the freeform Elite and Privateer. When the player chose to begin the plot, an exciting series of events began to unfold. Privateer introduced the Steltek, the most mysterious and technologically advanced race in the Wing Commander universe. Evidence suggests that the Steltek disappeared two billion years ago and left behind only the slightest hints of their former vast civilization. The adventures eventually bring out an actual member of the Steltek race. Burrows and the alien come to a compromise and all lurking traces of contaminating technology are removed, except for his salvaged Steltek gun.




==Description==
==Description==
* Privateer takes you to the seamy side of the Wing Commander universe. In the far reaches of space, you live by no man's rules but your own. The hinges are populated by a volatile mix of pirates, miners, mercs and Kilrathi, all struggling to make a quick buck. With advanced technology pioneered by Wing Commander and Strike Commander, Privateer gives you the excitement of head-to-head space combat and the challenge of survival in cutthroat trading circles on the frontiers of civilization.


==System Requirements==
==System Requirements==
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[[File:Priv-blue2.jpg|thumb|250px|Japanese box, back cover]]
[[File:Priv-blue2.jpg|thumb|250px|Japanese box, back cover]]
[[File:Koreanprivateer1.jpg|thumb|250px|Korean box, front cover]]
[[File:Koreanprivateer1.jpg|thumb|250px|Korean box, front cover]]
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<gallery>
Image:vearrier3-12.jpg
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==Credits==
==Credits==
Privateer Credits
Privateer Credits
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* Writing / Dialogue / Story - G P Austin
* Writing / Dialogue / Story - G P Austin
* Playtesting - Bill LaCoste, Starr Long, Dan Orzulak, Tobin Shelton, Dee R. Starns, Perry Stokes, Todd Wachhaus
* Playtesting - Bill LaCoste, Starr Long, Dan Orzulak, Tobin Shelton, Dee R. Starns, Perry Stokes, Todd Wachhaus
* Special Thanks To - Whitney Ayres, Bill Baldwin, Paul Isaac, David Lawell, Aaron Martin, John Miles, Alan Perez, Kevin Potter, Zachary Booth Simpson, Suzanne Taylor, Jeff Wand, Jason Yenawine  
* Special Thanks To - Whitney Ayres, Bill Baldwin, Paul Isaac, David Lawell, Aaron Martin, John Miles, Alan Perez, Kevin Potter, Zachary Booth Simpson, Suzanne Taylor, Jeff Wand, Jason Yenawine
 
 
Erin Roberts, Joe, LOAF
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Image:erinjoeloaf.jpg
</gallery>
 
==Advertising==
==Advertising==
English
<gallery>
Image:IMG_0022.JPG
Image:cgwad08.jpg
Image:cgwad03high.jpg
</gallery>
Korean advertisement
<gallery>
Image:koreanprivateer2.jpg
</gallery>
==Preview==
===PC===
====Computer Games Strategy Plus 27 February 1993====
<gallery>
Computer Games Strategy Plus 27 February 1993-A.jpg
Computer Games Strategy Plus 27 February 1993-B.jpg
</gallery>
==Review==
English
<gallery>
Image:cdrome1994september1.jpg
Image:cdrome1994september2.jpg
Image:cdrome1994september3.jpg
Image:cdrome1994september4.jpg
</gallery>
'''PC Gamer, issue 1, December 1993'''
<gallery>
File:PCGamerNr1Dec1993PrivateerReview-1.jpg
File:PCGamerNr1Dec1993PrivateerReview-2.jpg
</gallery>
Spanish
<gallery>
Image:micromania_issue67_1.jpg
Image:micromania_issue67_2.jpg
Image:micromania_issue67_3.jpg
Image:micromania_issue67_4.jpg
Image:micromania_issue67_5.jpg
</gallery>
Micro Mania, issue 67.
German
<gallery>
Image:powerplay1993january1.jpg|Power Play Magazine (January 1993)
Image:powerplay1993january2.jpg
Image:powerplay1993january3.jpg
Image:powerplay1993january4.jpg
</gallery>


==Versions==
==Versions==
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==Strategy Guides==
==Strategy Guides==
[http://www.wcnews.com/guides/privnotes.shtml Online Guide]
[http://www.wcnews.com/guides/privnotes.shtml Online Guide]
<gallery>
Image:privateerplaytesters-new.jpg | [[Privateer_Playtesters'_Guide|Privateer Playtesters' Guide]]
Image:newgermanp2.jpg | [[Das_Privateer_Piloten_Handbuch|Unofficial German Guide]]
</gallery>
==Re-Releases==
==Re-Releases==


==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==
<gallery>
File:Priv-opening.png
File:Privateertitle.gif
Image:burrows_privateer.jpg
File:Privateerasteroidbase.gif
File:Privateerminingbase.gif
File:Priv-bar.png
File:Priv-bartender.png
File:Priv-nd-paradigm.png
Image:commodityexchange.gif
File:Priv-perry.png
File:Priv-perry-inside.png
File:Priv-drayman-space.png
File:Priv-bar-pleasure.png
File:Priv-contraband-scan.png
File:Priv-new-const.png
File:Priv-new-const-inside.png
File:Priv-jump-point.png
File:Priv-refinery.png
File:Privateer missioncomputer.gif
File:Priv-landing-zone.png
Image:oxfordhangar.gif
File:Privateer navcomputer.gif
Image:p1shipdealer.gif
File:Privateermanifest1.gif
File:Privateermanifest2.gif
File:Priv-pirate.png
File:Priv-pirate-explosion.png
</gallery>
==Development==
==Development==
<gallery>
Image:privsketch1.png
Image:privsketch3.png
Image:privsketch2.png
Image:privsketch4.png
Image:privsketch5.png
Image:speeder2.gif
Image:privateershirt1high.jpg
Image:privateershirt2high.jpg
Image:privateershirt3high.jpg
Image:privateershirt4high.jpg
</gallery>


==Patches / Addons==
==Patches / Addons==


===Origin===
===Fan Made===
Information


* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/privhelp.txt Privateer Help File] (15k)
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===Fan Made===
==Editing Tools==
Audio and Video


* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/evilpriv.wav Evil Privateer] (276k) - [http://www.wcnews.com/news/showupdate.php?id=3358 Details]
{{#ask: [[Category:Wing_Commander:_Privateer_Editing_Tools]]
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Tools, Editing and Fan Patches
==Miscellaneous Files==


* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/pdralthi.zip Fly-a-Dralthi Patch] (84k)
{{#ask: [[Category:Wing_Commander:_Privateer]] [[Category:Miscellaneous Files]]
* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/preasy.zip PREASY] (18k) - Trainer
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* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/predit.zip PREDIT] (40k) - Save Game Editor
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* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/priv-edit.zip PRSHIP] (46k) - Ship Editor
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* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/p1fview.zip Ship Graphic Viewer] (14k)
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* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/mods/crazyabbotpriv.zip Tool for moving around bases] (127k) - by [http://www.crius.net/zone/member.php?u=3353 Crazy Abbot], [http://www.wcnews.com/news/showupdate.php?id=6106 Details]
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* [http://download.wcnews.com/files/other/info.zip WC1, WC2 and Privateer Editing Info] (71k)


==Music==
==Music==
High Quality MIDI Recordings
=== High Quality MIDI Recordings ===
 
Thanks to Mad Hatter. ([http://www.wcnews.com/news/showupdate.php?id=4981 Details], [http://www.wcnews.com/news/showupdate.php?id=5302 more])
* Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Priv-Agriculture.mp3 Agricultural Base] (1.6 MB)
* Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Priv-Agriculture.mp3 Agricultural Base] (1.6 MB)
* Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Priv_Credits.mp3 Credits] (1.8 MB)
* Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Priv_Credits.mp3 Credits] (1.8 MB)
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* Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Righteous [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Priv_RF_Gaea.mp3 Fire Gaea] (2.1 MB)
* Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Righteous [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Priv_RF_Gaea.mp3 Fire Gaea] (2.1 MB)
* Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Righteous [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Priv_RF_Opening.mp3 Fire Opening] (1.6 MB)
* Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Righteous [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Priv_RF_Opening.mp3 Fire Opening] (1.6 MB)
Thanks to Mad Hatter. ([http://www.wcnews.com/news/showupdate.php?id=4981 Details], [http://www.wcnews.com/news/showupdate.php?id=5302 more])


Thanks to C75. ([http://wcnews.com/news/update/12870/ Details])
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/c75_privateer_flac.zip ZIP package] (248 MiB)


Various tracks
=== Tracks From Origin Audio CD Vol. III ===
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/albums/06_Nenad_Vugrinec_-_Combat_Mission_Privateer.mp3 Combat Mission, Privateer] - Nenad Vugrinec
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/albums/16_Nenad_Vugrinec_-_Credits_Privateer.mp3 Credits, Privateer] - Nenad Vugrinec


=== Electronic Arts Music Sampler ===
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/albums/12_-_Combat_Montage.mp3 Combat Montage (Privateer)] - Nenad Vugrinec
=== Various tracks ===
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/priv-intro.mp3 Intro]
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/priv-intro.mp3 Intro]
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/priv-credits.mp3 Credits]
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/priv-credits.mp3 Credits]
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* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/steltek_drone_destroyed.mid Steltek Drone Destruction Music] ([http://www.wcnews.com/news/showupdate.php?id=3752 Details])
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/steltek_drone_destroyed.mid Steltek Drone Destruction Music] ([http://www.wcnews.com/news/showupdate.php?id=3752 Details])


==Documents==
=== Righteous Fire MIDIs ===
These three MIDIs came from Righteous Fire--and were sent by the composer, Barry Leitch, directly!
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Privateer_Righteous_Fire_-_Intro.mid Righteous Fire - Intro]
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Privateer_Righteous_Fire_-_Ruined_Temple.mid Righteous Fire - Temple]
* [http://download.wcnews.com/music/priv/Privateer_Righteous_Fire_-_Temple.mid Righteous Fire - Ruined Temple]
 
==Manuals and Game Documentation==
 
{{#ask: [[Category:Wing_Commander: Privateer Manuals and Game Documentation]]
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== Controls ==
<pre>
Afterburner Tab
Fire guns Space
Fire missile Enter
Accelerate +
Decelerate -
Full speed /
Full stop Backspace
Look left F2
Look right F3
Look forward F1
Look behind F4
Turret 1 view F5
Turret 2 view F6
Missile camera F7
Chase camera F8
Theater camera F9
Cycle weapons W
Cycle guns G
Jump J
Cycle targets T
Lock target L
Destination HUD D
Damage HUD R
Manifest HUD M
Target camera HUD V
Toggle target camera Z (close-up or distant view)
Target scan HUD E
Autopilot A
Comms select C
Decrease shield level S
Increase shield level Shift-S
Enable ITTS I
Dump cargo X
Nav Map N
Quadrant map Q (on nav map)
Mission details M (on nav map)
Activate personal C
  computer (on base)
Self-destruct! Alt-D
Quit Alt-X
Options screen Alt-O
</pre>


==Cutscenes==
==Cutscenes==
Did you know they had trailers for video games in 1993, a decade before streaming video became a reality? It's true! You can check out an extremely short Privateer trailer [[Wing Commander: Privateer Trailer|here]].


==Ships==
==Ships==


===Terran Confederation===
===Terran Confederation===
Fighters
* Fighters
{| border="0" align=center cellspacing="10"
<gallery>
|-
Privateer_-_Screenshot_-_VDU_-_Talon.png | [[F-38 Talon|Talon]]
|<CENTER>[[File:privtalon-vdu.gif|link=F-38 Talon]]</CENTER>
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Stiletto.png | [[F-71 Stiletto|Stilleto]]
|<CENTER>[[File:privstiletto-vdu.gif|link=F-71 Stiletto]]</CENTER>
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Gladius.png | [[A-15 Gladius|Gladius]]
|<CENTER>[[File:privgladius-vdu.gif|link=A-15 Gladius]]</CENTER>
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Broadsword.png | [[A-17 Broadsword|Broadsword]]
|<CENTER>[[File:privbroadsword-vdu.gif|link=A-17 Broadsword]]</CENTER>
</gallery>
|-
|<CENTER>[[F-38 Talon]]</CENTER>
|<CENTER>[[F-71 Stiletto]]</CENTER>
|<CENTER>[[A-15 Gladius]]</CENTER>
|<CENTER>[[A-17 Broadsword]]</CENTER>
|}<!--end wikitable-->


Capital Ship
* Capital Ship
{| border="0" align=center cellspacing="10"
<gallery>
|-
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Paradigm.png | [[Paradigm]]
|<CENTER>[[File:privparadigm-vdu.gif|link=Paradigm]]</CENTER>
</gallery>
|-
|<CENTER>[[Paradigm]]</CENTER>
|}<!--end wikitable-->


Installations
* Installation
{| border="0" align=center cellspacing="10"
<gallery>
|-
privperry-vdu.gif | [[Perry Naval Base]]
|<CENTER>[[File:privperry-vdu.gif|link=Halsey]]</CENTER>
</gallery>
|-
|<CENTER>[[Halsey]]</CENTER>
|}<!--end wikitable-->


===Civilian===
===Civilian===
* Fighters
<gallery>
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Tarsus.png | [[Tarsus]]
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Demon.png | [[Demon]]
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Orion.png | [[Orion]]
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Galaxy.png | [[Galaxy]]
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Centurion.png | [[Centurion]]
</gallery>
* Capital Ship
<gallery>
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Drayman.png | [[Drayman]]</CENTER>
</gallery>
* Installations
<gallery>
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Agricultural Planet.PNG | [[Agricultural Planet]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Pleasure Planet.PNG | [[Pleasure Planet]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Oxford.PNG | [[Oxford]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Mining Base.PNG | [[Mining Base]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Refinery Base.PNG | [[Refinery]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - New Detroit.PNG  | [[New Detroit (industrial base)|New Detroit]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - New Constantinople.PNG |  [[New Constantinople (government base)|New Constantinople]]
</gallery>
* Space Debris
<gallery>
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Weaponry.PNG | [[Weaponry]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Ejected Pilot.PNG  | [[Ejected Pilot]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Food.PNG | [[Food]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Raw Materials.PNG | [[Raw Materials]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Advanced Fuels.PNG  | [[Advanced Fuels]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Luxury Goods.PNG | [[Luxury Goods]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Processed Materials.PNG | [[Processed Goods]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Mission Cargo.PNG | [[Mission Cargo]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Microelectronics.PNG | [[Microelectronics]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Capital Goods.PNG | [[Capital Goods]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Slaves.PNG | [[Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Slaves.PNG | Slaves]]
<</gallery>
===[[Empire of Kilrah]]===
* [[Fighter|Fighters]]
<gallery>
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Dralthi.png | [[Dralthi]]
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Gothri.png | [[Gothri]]
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Salthi.png | [[Salthi]]
</gallery>
* [[Capital ship]]
<gallery>
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Kamekh.png | [[Kamekh]]
</gallery>
===Steltek===
* Fighters
<gallery>
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Drone.png | [[Drone]]
Privateer - Screenshot - VDU - Scout.png | [[Scout]]
</gallery>
* Capital Ship
<gallery>
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - VDU - Derelict.PNG | [[Derelict]]
</gallery>
== Missions ==
=== Ernesto Sandoval ===
* [[Ernesto Sandoval - Mission A|Mission A]]


===Empire of Kilrah===
=== Tayla ===
* [[Tayla - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission A]]
* [[Tayla - Mission B (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission B]]
* [[Tayla - Mission C (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission C]]
* [[Tayla - Mission D (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission D]]


==Missions==
=== Roman Lynch ===
* [[Roman Lynch - Mission A|Mission A]]
* [[Roman Lynch - Mission B|Mission B]]
* [[Roman Lynch - Mission C|Mission C]]
* [[Roman Lynch - Mission D|Mission D]]
 
=== E. Masterson ===
* [[E. Masterson - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission A]]
* [[E. Masterson - Mission B (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission B]]
* [[E. Masterson - Mission C (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission C]]
* [[E. Masterson - Mission D (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission D]]
 
=== Lynn Murphy ===
* [[Lynn Murphy - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission A]]
* [[Lynn Murphy - Mission B (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission B]]
* [[Lynn Murphy - Mission C (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission C]]
 
=== Monkhouse ===
* [[Monkhouse - Mission A |Mission A]]
 
=== Taryn Cross ===
* [[Taryn Cross - Mission A |Mission A]]
* [[Taryn Cross - Mission B |Mission B]]
* [[Taryn Cross - Mission C |Mission C]]
* [[Taryn Cross - Mission D |Mission D]]
 
=== Sandra Goodin ===
* [[Sandra Goodin - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission A]]
 
=== Admiral Terrell ===
* [[Admiral Terrell - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)|Mission A]]


==Weapons==
==Weapons==
* Guns
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Laser.PNG | [[Laser]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Mass Driver.PNG | [[Mass Driver]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Meson Blaster.PNG | [[Meson Blaster]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Neutron Gun.PNG | [[Neutron Gun]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Particle Cannon.PNG | [[Particle Cannon]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tachyon Gun.PNG | [[Tachyon Gun]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Ionic Pulse.PNG | [[Ionic Pulse Cannon]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Plasma.PNG | [[Plasma Gun]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Fusion.PNG | [[Fusion Cannon]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Derelict Fighter - Gun.PNG | [[Steltek Gun]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Derelict Fighter - Gun.PNG | [[Boosted Steltek Gun]]
</gallery>
* Missiles
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - DF.PNG | [[Dumb Fire]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - HS.PNG | [[Heat Seeker]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - IR.PNG | [[Image Recognition]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - FF.PNG | [[Friend or Foe]]
[Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Torpedo.PNG | [Proton Torpedo]]
</gallery>
== Equipment ==
=== Weapons ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Missile Launcher.PNG | [[Missile Launcher]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Torpedo Launcher.PNG | [[Torpedo Launcher]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tractor Beam.PNG | [[Tractor Beam]]
</gallery>
=== Shields ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 1.PNG | [[Shield Generator 1]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 2.PNG | [[Shield Generator 2]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 3.PNG | [[Shield Generator 3]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 4.PNG | [[Shield Generator 4]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 5.PNG | [[Shield Generator 5]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 6.PNG | [[Shield Generator 6]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 7.PNG | [[Shield Generator 7]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield Regenerator.PNG | [[Shield Regenerator]]
</gallery>
=== Engines ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 1.PNG | [[Engine Upgrade 1]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 2.PNG | [[Engine Upgrade 2]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 3.PNG | [[Engine Upgrade 3]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 4.PNG | [[Engine Upgrade 4]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 5.PNG | [[Engine Upgrade 5]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 6.PNG | [[Engine Upgrade 6]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 7.PNG | [[Engine Upgrade 7]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Afterburners.PNG | [[Afterburner]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Jump Drive.PNG | [[Jump Drive]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Maneuvering Jets.PNG | [[Maneuvering Jets]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Speed Enhancer.PNG | [[Speed Enhancer]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Thrust Enhancer.PNG| [[Thrust Enhancer]]
</gallery>
=== Armor ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Plasteel Armor.PNG | [[Plasteel Armor]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tungsten Armor.PNG | [[Tungsten Armor]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Isometal Armor.PNG | [[Isometal Armor]]
</gallery>
=== Cargo ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Cargo Expansion.PNG | [[Cargo Expansion]]
</gallery>
=== Droids ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Repair Droid.PNG | [[Repair Droid]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Advanced Droid.PNG | [[Advanced Droid]]
</gallery>
=== ECM ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - ECM 1.PNG | [[ECM Package 1]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - ECM 2.PNG | [[ECM Package 2]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - ECM 3.PNG | [[ECM Package 3]]
</gallery>
=== Turrets ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Bottom Turret.PNG | [[Bottom Turret]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Rear Turret.PNG | [[Tail Turret]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Top Turret.PNG | [[Top Turret]]
</gallery>
=== Sensors ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 1.PNG | [[B & S Tripwire]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 2.PNG | [[B & S E.Y.E.]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 3.PNG | [[B & S Omni]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 4.PNG | [[Hunter AW 6]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 5.PNG | [[Hunter AW 6i]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 6.PNG | [[Hunter AW Infinity]]


===Guns===


===Missiles===
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 7.PNG | [[Iris Mk I]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 8.PNG | [[Iris Mk II]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 9.PNG | [[Iris Mk III]]
</gallery>
 
=== Maps ===
<gallery>
Privateer - Store Item - Map - Humboldt.PNG | Humboldt Quadrant Map
Privateer - Store Item - Map - Fariss.PNG | Fariss Quadrant Map
Privateer - Store Item - Map - Potter.PNG | Potter Quadrant Map
Privateer - Store Item - Map - Clarke.PNG | Clarke Quadrant Map
Privateer - Store Item - Map - Gemini.PNG | Gemini Sector Map
</gallery>


== Commodities ==
== Commodities ==


=== Legal ===
=== Capital Goods ===
{{#ask: [[commodity::legal]] [[source::Wing Commander: Privateer]]|format=ul |sep=,}}
<gallery>
=== Illegal ===
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Construction.PNG | [[Construction]]
{{#ask: [[commodity::illegal]] [[source::Wing Commander: Privateer]]|format=ul |sep=,}}
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Factory_Equipment.PNG | [[Factory Equipment]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Mining_Equipment.PNG | [[Mining Equipment]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Robot_Workers.PNG | [[Robot Workers]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Space_Salvage.PNG | [[Space Salvage]]
</gallery>
 
=== Contraband ===
<gallery>
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Brilliance.PNG | [[Brilliance]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Slaves.PNG | [[Slaves]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Tobacco.PNG | [[Tobacco]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Ultimate.PNG | [[Ultimate]]
</gallery>
 
=== Food ===
 
<gallery>
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Generic_Foods.PNG | [[Generic Foods]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Grain.PNG | [[Grain (Privateer)|Grain]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Luxury_Foods.PNG | [[Luxury Foods]]
</gallery>
 
=== Luxury Goods ===
<gallery>
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Artwork.PNG | [[Artwork]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Books.PNG | [[Books]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Furs.PNG | [[Furs]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Games.PNG | [[Games]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Gems.PNG | [[Gems]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Liquor.PNG| [[Liquor]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Movies.PNG | [[Movies]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Pets.PNG | [[Pets]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_PlayThing.PNG | [[PlayThing (tm)]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Textiles.PNG | [[Textiles]]
</gallery>
 
=== Microelectronics ===
 
<gallery>
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Computers.PNG | [[Computers]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Holographics.PNG | [[Holographics]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Home_Entertainment.PNG | [[Home Entertainment]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Medical_Equipment.PNG | [[Medical Equipment]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Computer_Software.PNG | [[Software]]
</gallery>
 
=== Processed Goods ===
<gallery>
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Communications.PNG | [[Communications]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Food_Dispensers.PNG | [[Food Dispensers]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Home_Appliances.PNG | [[Home Appliances]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Pre_Fabs.PNG | [[Pre Fabs]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Robot_Servants.PNG| [[Robot Servants]]
</gallery>
 
=== Raw Materials ===
<gallery>
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Iron.PNG| [[Iron]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Plastics.PNG | [[Plastics]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Plutonium.PNG | [[Plutonium]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Tungsten.PNG | [[Tungsten]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Uranium.PNG | [[Uranium]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Wood.PNG | [[Wood]]
</gallery>
 
=== Unique ===
<gallery>
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Advanced_Fuels.PNG| [[Advanced Fuels]]
Image:Privateer_-_Sprite_-_Mission_Cargo.PNG | [[Mission Cargo]]
Image:Privateer_-_Commodity_-_Weaponry.PNG | [[Weaponry]]
</gallery>


== Systems ==
== Systems ==
{{#ask: [[stellar::Star System]] [[source::Wing Commander: Privateer]]|format=ul |sep=,}}


=== [[Fariss Quadrant]] ===
<gallery>
System Map - 17-AR.png| [[17-AR]]
System Map - Beta 2669-1.png| [[Beta]]
System Map - Capella.png| [[Capella]]
System Map - Castor.png| [[Castor]]
System Map - Crab-12.png| [[Crab-12]]
System Map - Death.png| [[Death]]
System Map - Delta Prime.png| [[Delta Prime]]
System Map - Eden.png| [[Eden]]
System Map - Famine.png| [[Famine]]
System Map - Gamma 2669-1.png| [[Gamma]]
System Map - J900.png| [[J900]]
System Map - KM-252.png| [[KM-252]]
System Map - New Caledonia.png| [[New Caledonia]]
System Map - Nexus.png| [[Nexus]]
System Map - Palan.png| [[Palan]]
System Map - Pestilence.png| [[Pestilence]]
System Map - Regallis.png| [[Regallis]]
System Map - Rygannon 2669-1.png| [[Rygannon]]
System Map - Sherwood.png| [[Sherwood]]
System Map - Telar.png| [[Telar]]
System Map - Valhalla - 2669.png| [[Valhalla]]
System Map - War.png| [[War]]
System Map - Xytani.png| [[Xytani]]
</gallery>
=== [[Clarke Quadrant]] ===
<gallery>
System Map - Blockade Point Alpha - 2669.png| [[Blockade Point Alpha]]
System Map - Blockade Point Charlie.png| [[Blockade Point Charlie]]
System Map - Blockade Point Tango.png| [[Blockade Point Tango]]
System Map - CMF-A.png| [[CMF-A]]
System Map - Hyades.png| [[Hyades]]
System Map - Lisacc.png| [[Lisacc]]
System Map - MahRahn.png| [[Mah'Rahn]]
System Map - Midgard.png| [[Midgard]]
System Map - Nitir.png| [[Nitir]]
System Map - Perry.png| [[Perry]]
System Map - Ragnarok.png| [[Ragnarok]]
System Map - Rikel.png| [[Rikel]]
System Map - Sumn-Kpta.png| [[Sumn-Kp'ta]]
System Map - Surtur.png| [[Surtur]]
System Map - Tingerhoff.png| [[Tingerhoff]]
System Map - TrPakh.png| [[Tr'Pakh]]
</gallery>
=== [[Potter Quadrant]] ===
<gallery>
System Map - 41-GS.png| [[41-GS]]
System Map - 41-P-1M.png| [[41-P-1M]]
System Map - Aldebran.png| [[Aldebran]]
System Map - Auriga.png| [[Auriga]]
System Map - DN-N1912.png| [[DN-N1912]]
System Map - Hind's Variable N.png| [[Hind's Variable N.]]
System Map - Manchester.png| [[Manchester]]
System Map - Metsor.png| [[Metsor]]
System Map - ND-57.png| [[ND-57]]
System Map - New Constantinople.png| [[New Constantinople (star system)|New Constantinople]]
System Map - New Detroit.png| [[New Detroit (star system)|New Detroit]]
System Map - Newcastle.png| [[Newcastle]]
System Map - Oxford.png| [[Oxford]]
System Map - Raxis.png| [[Raxis]]
System Map - Saxtogue.png| [[Saxtogue]]
System Map - Shangri La.png| [[Shangri La]]
System Map - XXN-1927.png| [[XXN-1927]]
</gallery>
=== [[Humboldt Quadrant]] ===
<gallery>
System Map - 119CE.png| [[119CE]]
System Map - CM-N1054.png| [[CM-N1054]]
System Map - Freyja.png| [[Freyja]]
System Map - Junction.png| [[Junction]]
System Map - Padre.png| [[Padre]]
System Map - Pender's Star.png| [[Pender's Star]]
System Map - Pentonville.png| [[Pentonville]]
System Map - Pollux.png| [[Pollux]]
System Map - Prasepe.png| [[Prasepe]]
System Map - Pyrenees.png| [[Pyrenees]]
System Map - Troy.png| [[Troy]]
System Map - Varnus.png| [[Varnus]]
</gallery>


[[Category: Games]]
[[Category: Games]]

Latest revision as of 07:35, 8 December 2023

Wing Commander: Privateer
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Platform MS-DOS
Engine Origin FX
Release Date September 23, 1993
June 2, 2011 (GOG)
Label N/A
PRCD
Language English


Wing Commander: Privateer was a fan favorite that put the player in the role of Grayson Burrows, a civilian on the frontiers of civilization and the fringes of the Kilrathi War. Players spent the first half of the game taking random missions to make money and build up their own private craft. The missions covered a wide variety of events including cargo runs, base defenses, patrols and offensive strikes. One mission might involve running drugs to a pirate base while the next involved assisting a Confed to execute a criminal. Classic gamers will see parallels between the freeform Elite and Privateer. When the player chose to begin the plot, an exciting series of events began to unfold. Privateer introduced the Steltek, the most mysterious and technologically advanced race in the Wing Commander universe. Evidence suggests that the Steltek disappeared two billion years ago and left behind only the slightest hints of their former vast civilization. The adventures eventually bring out an actual member of the Steltek race. Burrows and the alien come to a compromise and all lurking traces of contaminating technology are removed, except for his salvaged Steltek gun.


Description

  • Privateer takes you to the seamy side of the Wing Commander universe. In the far reaches of space, you live by no man's rules but your own. The hinges are populated by a volatile mix of pirates, miners, mercs and Kilrathi, all struggling to make a quick buck. With advanced technology pioneered by Wing Commander and Strike Commander, Privateer gives you the excitement of head-to-head space combat and the challenge of survival in cutthroat trading circles on the frontiers of civilization.

System Requirements

Box Contents

Gold re-release, back cover
Japanese box, front cover
Japanese box, back cover
Korean box, front cover
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Credits

Privateer Credits

  • Original Concept - Joel Manners, Chris Roberts
  • Lead Design - Joel Manners
  • Design - Tom Kassebaum, Anthony Nichols, Phil Wattenbarger
  • Lead Programming - Ed Maurer
  • Programming - Charles Cafrelli, Reinaldo Castro, Richard Dean Johnson, Arthur DiBianca, Edwin Herrell, Alex Jen, Jeff Wilson
  • Graphics / Artwork - Chris Douglas, Robert Frye, Beverly Garland, Danny Garrett, Craig Halverson, Jake Rodgers, Brian Smith
  • Music - Laura Barratt, Marc Schaefgen, Nenad Vugrinec
  • Sound - Randy Buck, John Tipton
  • Executive Producer - Chris Roberts
  • Producer - R. Scott Russo
  • Associate Producer - Erin Roberts
  • Writing / Dialogue / Story - G P Austin
  • Playtesting - Bill LaCoste, Starr Long, Dan Orzulak, Tobin Shelton, Dee R. Starns, Perry Stokes, Todd Wachhaus
  • Special Thanks To - Whitney Ayres, Bill Baldwin, Paul Isaac, David Lawell, Aaron Martin, John Miles, Alan Perez, Kevin Potter, Zachary Booth Simpson, Suzanne Taylor, Jeff Wand, Jason Yenawine


Erin Roberts, Joe, LOAF

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Advertising

English

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Korean advertisement

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Preview

PC

Computer Games Strategy Plus 27 February 1993

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Review

English

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PC Gamer, issue 1, December 1993

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Spanish

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Micro Mania, issue 67.

German

  • Power Play Magazine (January 1993)

    Power Play Magazine (January 1993)

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Versions

Gold Edition

Privateer takes you to the seamy side of the Wing Commander
universe. In the far reaches of space, you live by no man's
rules but your own. The fringes are populated by a volatile mix
of pirates, miners, mercs and Kilrathi, all struggling to make a
quick buck. With advanced technologies pioneered by Wing
Commander and Strike Commander™, Privateer gives you the
excitement of head-to-head space combat and the challenge of
survival in cutthroat trading circles on the frontiers of civilization.

  • Enjoy even more gameplay with less hard drive space.
The Privateer CD features full, digitized speech for every
character in the universe, plus more than two dozen
additional missions from Righteous Fire™.
  • Customize your ship according to your needs and budget ―
you can modify weapons, armor and other systems. And you'll
need them, because your enemies want more than just a new
kill stenciled on their prow ― they want your cargo too.
  • Explore a complete universe with more than 50 bases and
planets in close to 70 systems. Adventure, trade and
exploration are limitless, even after you've finished the main
game.
  • Rock to a pounding, dynamic soundtrack and hear realistic
sound effects that bring Privateer to life.


It takes more than a pilot to win this game ―
it takes a PRIVATEER!

Ports

Strategy Guides

Online Guide

Re-Releases

Screenshots

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  • Privateerasteroidbase.gif
  • Privateerminingbase.gif
  • Priv-bar.png
  • Priv-bartender.png
  • Priv-nd-paradigm.png
  • Commodityexchange.gif
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  • Priv-bar-pleasure.png
  • Priv-contraband-scan.png
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  • Priv-refinery.png
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  • Priv-landing-zone.png
  • Oxfordhangar.gif
  • Privateer navcomputer.gif
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  • Privateermanifest2.gif
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  • Priv-pirate-explosion.png

Development

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Patches / Addons

Fan Made

Editing Tools

Miscellaneous Files

Music

High Quality MIDI Recordings

Thanks to Mad Hatter. (Details, more)

  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Agricultural Base (1.6 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Credits (1.8 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Fight Approach (1.9 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Fighting (1.5 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Gaea Dead (2.2 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Inflight (1.3 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Intro (2.3 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Jump (0.2 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Landing (0.7 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Launch (1.1 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - New Constantinople (1.4 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - New Detroit (1.1 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Oxford Library (1.2 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Perry (1.3 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Pirate Base (1.9 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Pleasure Base (1.5 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Refinery Base (1.5 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Steltek Base (1.3 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Steltek Destroyed (0.8 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Privateer - Victory (0.9 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Righteous Fire Gaea (2.1 MB)
  • Barrat, Shaefgen & Vugrinec - Righteous Fire Opening (1.6 MB)

Thanks to C75. (Details)

Tracks From Origin Audio CD Vol. III

Electronic Arts Music Sampler

Various tracks

Righteous Fire MIDIs

These three MIDIs came from Righteous Fire--and were sent by the composer, Barry Leitch, directly!

Manuals and Game Documentation

Controls

Afterburner		Tab
Fire guns		Space
Fire missile		Enter
Accelerate		+
Decelerate		-
Full speed		/
Full stop		Backspace
Look left		F2
Look right		F3
Look forward		F1
Look behind		F4
Turret 1 view		F5
Turret 2 view		F6
Missile camera		F7
Chase camera		F8
Theater camera		F9
Cycle weapons		W
Cycle guns		G
Jump			J
Cycle targets		T
Lock target		L
Destination HUD		D
Damage HUD		R
Manifest HUD		M
Target camera HUD	V
Toggle target camera	Z (close-up or distant view)
Target scan HUD		E
Autopilot		A
Comms select		C
Decrease shield level	S
Increase shield level	Shift-S
Enable ITTS		I
Dump cargo		X
Nav Map			N
Quadrant map 		Q (on nav map)
Mission details 	M (on nav map)
Activate personal 	C
   computer (on base)
Self-destruct!		Alt-D
Quit			Alt-X
Options screen		Alt-O

Cutscenes

Did you know they had trailers for video games in 1993, a decade before streaming video became a reality? It's true! You can check out an extremely short Privateer trailer here.

Ships

Terran Confederation

  • Fighters
  • Capital Ship
  • Installation

Civilian

  • Fighters
  • Capital Ship
  • Installations


  • Space Debris

Empire of Kilrah

Steltek

  • Fighters
  • Capital Ship

Missions

Ernesto Sandoval

Tayla

Roman Lynch

E. Masterson

Lynn Murphy

Monkhouse

Taryn Cross

Sandra Goodin

Admiral Terrell

Weapons

  • Guns
  • Missiles

Equipment

Weapons

Shields

Engines

Armor

Cargo

Droids

ECM

Turrets

Sensors

Maps

  • Humboldt Quadrant Map

    Humboldt Quadrant Map

  • Fariss Quadrant Map

    Fariss Quadrant Map

  • Potter Quadrant Map

    Potter Quadrant Map

  • Clarke Quadrant Map

    Clarke Quadrant Map

  • Gemini Sector Map

    Gemini Sector Map

Commodities

Capital Goods

Contraband

Food

Luxury Goods

Microelectronics

Processed Goods

Raw Materials

Unique

Systems

Fariss Quadrant

Clarke Quadrant

Potter Quadrant

Humboldt Quadrant

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