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A [[Ship Dealer]] is an independently-run dealership which offers spacecraft and spacecraft components for sale as well as repair and rental services. There are 33 ship dealers located on bases around the [[Gemini Sector]]. Ship dealers include a Showroom, a Ship Modification bay and a Sensor Booth. [[Avr ships]] is the ship dealer located on New Detroit. [[Exploratory Service|Exploratory Services']] officer [[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about the organization in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]]. In 2670, Lynn Murphy believed that failing to deliver ore and construction equpiment from the Corcoran Corporation through the Church of Man blockade of Liverpool would cause ship dealers to begin running out of spare parts.
A [[Mission Computer]] or ''Mission Machine'' is a automated interface offered by [[First Sector]] where privateers can accept missions offered by a variety of corporations. Mission computers are activated by an [[Image Recognition Scanner]] which scans the user's palm in order to track their identity. Mission Computers are located at every base in the [[Gemini Sector]] with the exceptions of the Derelict and Gaea. They are often built directly into base structures. All types of missions are offered through the mission computer. These missions are typically easier than those found at the [[Merchants' Guild]] and the [[Mercenaries' Guild]] but also offer a lower average payment amount. Unlike the guilds, the mission computers do not guarantee payment.


== Showroom ==
Privateers are limited to accepting up to three missions at once from the mission computer. The limit is imposed because pilots who accept more than three missions are statistically more likely to drop one which can result in lost money or casualties from undelivered supplies or undefended civilians and to prevent criminals from accepting all available missions and then subcontracting them out to allies and desperate individuals to control the market. Missions accepted from the Mercenaries' Guild and the Merchants' Guild count towards the limit. Members are paid immediately upon the completion of a mission.


The showroom offers three types of spacecraft for sale, the [[Orion]], [[Galaxy]] and [[Centurion]]. It is staffed by a salesman who is familiar with the spacecraft and who can provide potential buyers with brochures and their contact card. Payment is deducted automatically and the dealership delivers the new spacecraft to a landing pad. Ship dealers will accept used spacecraft as trade-ins at their Joan’s Index Value, including the Tarsus which they do not offer for sale. The resale value of a given ship's components are factored into the total value of the trade-in, with damage to components taken into account.
The [[Terran Confederation]] uses the mission computer system to contract mercenaries due to the cost effectiveness and high success rate. 110 corporations in Gemini solicit missions through the computer system. [[Exploratory Service|Exploratory Services']] officer [[Gabriel Quentin]] wrote about the system in [[GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW]].


Any cargo aboard a ship is tranferred to the new craft. A sale can not take place if the ship being sold contains more cargo than the new one can hold. The Merchants' Guild blocks Ship Dealers from selling surplus cargo during spacecraft trade-ins although some less reputable salesman will keep excess cargo for themselves. Jump drives, secret compartments, sensors and navigational maps are also transferred to new spacecraft rather than sold.
==Locations==


Ship dealers do not offer financing because of the risk assosciated with operating a spacecraft in Gemini. New spacecraft must be purchased for a lump sum. They do not offer insurance. Ship dealers on pleasure planets advertise rentals.
===Agricultural Planets===


===Images===
* [[Bodensee]]
* [[Burton]]
* [[Edom]]
* [[Elysia]]
* [[Heimdel]]
* [[Helen]]
* [[Mjolnar]]
* [[New Iberia]]
* [[Nitir (agricultural planet)|Nitir]]
* [[Oresville]]
* [[Palan (agricultural planet)|Palan]]
* [[Siva]]
* [[Surtur (agricultural planet)|Surtur]]
* [[Trinsic]]
* [[Victoria]]


====Screenshots====
===Mining Bases===


<gallery>
* [[Achilles]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Normal.png|Standard
* [[Basque]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - New Constantinople.png|New Constantinople
* [[Charon (mining base)|Charon]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - New Detroit.png|New Detroit
* [[Hector]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Oxford.png|Oxford
* [[Kronecker]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Dealer - Agricultural.png|Agricultural Planet
* [[Lisacc (mining base)|Lisacc]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Dealer - Mining.png|Mining Base
* [[Macabee]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Dealer - Pleasure.png|Pleasure Planet
* [[Romulus]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Dealer - Refinery.png|Refinery
* [[Rygannon (mining base)|Rygannon]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Dealer - New Constantinople.png|New Constantinople
* [[Saratov]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Dealer - New Detroit.png|New Detroit
* [[Valkyrie]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Dealer - Oxford.png|Oxford
* [[Vishnu]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Ship Dealer - Dealer - Perry.png|Perry
</gallery>


====Sprite Sheets====
===Pirate Bases===


<gallery>
* [[Drake]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer.PNG
* [[Megiddo]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - New Constantinople.PNG
* [[Oakham]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - New Detroit.PNG
* [[Smallville]]
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - Oxford.PNG
* [[Tuck’s]]
000 - Ship Dealer.png
024 - Ship Dealer PC.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Generic Male.PNG
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Agricultural_-_Portrait.png|Agricultural Planet
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Agricultural_-_Handshake.png|Agricultural Planet
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Mining_-_Portrait.png|Mining Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Mining_-_Handshake.png|Mining Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Pleasure_-_Portrait.png|Pleasure Planet
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Mining_-_Handshake.png|Mining Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Refinery_-_Portrait.png|Refinery Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Refinery_-_Handshake.png|Refinery Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_New_Const_-_Portrait.png|New Constantinople Government Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_New_Const_-_Handshake.png|New Constantinople Government Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_New_Detroit_-_Portrait.png|New Detroit Industrial Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_New_Detroit_-_Handshake.png|New Detroit Industrial Base
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Oxford_-_Portrait.png|Oxford University Planet
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Oxford_-_Handshake.png|Oxford University Planet
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Perry_-_Portrait.png|Perry Naval Base Military Starbase
Image:Ship_Dealer_-_Perry_-_Handshake.png|Perry Naval Base Military Starbase
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Generic Male - Chunks.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Generic Male - Eyes.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Generic Male - Hair.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Generic Male - Mouths.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Generic Male - Noses.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Generic Male - Shirts.png
</gallery>


== Ship Modification ==
===Pleasure Planets===


The ship modification bay allows spacecraft owners to purchase, sell and repair upgrades and equipment for their spacecraft. Ships are moved from landing bays to the ship modification bay for any work. The dealership can repair damaged guns, engines, shields, armor, tractor beams, jump drives, maneuvering jets and sensors. The bay is also used for purchasing and loading ammunition in the form of missiles and torpedoes. Spacecraft owners are forbidden from purchasing missiles or torpedoes if they do not own a launcher as this constitutes intent to sell. The trade-in price for components and the amount charged for repairs is decided based on their level of damage.
* [[Erewhon]]
 
* [[Jolson]]
===Images===
* [[Magdaline]]
 
* [[Matahari]]
====Screenshots====
* [[N1912-1]]
 
* [[New Reno]]
<gallery>
* [[Olympus]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Repair Bay - Tarsus.png|Tarsus
* [[Speke]]
Privateer - Screenshot - Repair Bay - Orion.png|Orion
Privateer - Screenshot - Repair Bay - Galaxy.png|Galaxy
Privateer - Screenshot - Repair Bay - Centurion.png|Centurion
</gallery>
 
====Sprite Sheets====
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - Dealer.png
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - Repair Bay.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - Repair Bay - Computers.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - Repair Bay - Buttons.png
</gallery>
 
== Sensor Booth ==
 
The Software Booth is the room in a ship dealer where spacecraft owners can purchase, sell and repair scanner hardware and maps. The booth has evolved since the deregulation of navigational software following the collapse of the Meshach administration. Because of this deregulation, spacecraft can legally operate without any navigational software for only the second time since before 1969. The software booth offers lineups of three scanner types each from Iris, Hunter and B & S.
 
===Images===
 
====Screenshots====
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Screenshot - Scanner Room - Action 1.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Scanner Room - Action 2.png
</gallery>
 
====Sprite Sheets====
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - Scanners.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Ship Dealer - Scanners - Buttons.png
</gallery>


==Prices==
===Refinery Bases===


All prices are given in credits.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item
! Price
! Trade In
|-
!colspan="3"|Ships
|-
! Tarsus
|
|5,000
|-
! Orion
| 75,000
| 75,000
|-
! Galaxy
| 150,000
| 150,000
|-
! Centurion
| 200,000
| 200,000
|-
!colspan="3"|Upgrades
|-
! Afterburner
| 3,000
| 1,750
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Armor'''</CENTER>
|-
! Plasteel Armor
| 1,000
| 500
|-
! Tungsten Armor
| 1,500
| 700
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER></CENTER>
|-
! Cargo Expansion
| 5,000
| 3,500
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''ECM'''</CENTER>
|-
! Level 1
| 5,000
| 3,500
|-
! Level 2
| 15,000
| 10,000
|-
! Level 3
| 30,000
| 20,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Engines'''</CENTER>
|-
! Level 1
| 10,000
| 6,500
|-
! Level 2
| 30,000
| 20,000
|-
! Level 3
| 60,000
| 40,000
|-
! Level 4
| 100,000
| 65,000
|-
! Level 5
| 150,000
| 100,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER></CENTER>
|-
! Jump Drive
| 10,000
| 7,500
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Nav Maps'''</CENTER>
|-
! Clarke
| 2,000
| 1,000
|-
! Fariss
| 2,000
| 1,000
|-
! Humboldt
| 2,000
| 1,000
|-
! Potter
| 2,000
| 1,000
|-
! All Maps
| 5,000
|
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER></CENTER>
|-
! Repair Droid
| 30,000
| 20,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Shield Generators'''</CENTER>
|-
! Level 1
| 10,000
| 7,500
|-
! Level 2
| 30,000
| 20,000
|-
! Level 3
| 60,000
| 35,000
|-
! Level 4
| 100,000
| 75,000
|-
! Level 5
| 150,000
| 100,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Scanners'''</CENTER>
|-
! Iris Mk I
| 10,000
| 7,500
|-
! Iris Mk II
| 30,000
| 20,000
|-
! Iris Mk III
| 60,000
| 40,000
|-
! Hunter 6
| 30,000
| 20,000
|-
! Hunter 6i
| 50,000
| 37,500
|-
! Hunter Infinity
| 80,000
| 57,500
|-
! B & S Tripwire
| 40,000
| 27,500
|-
! B & S E.Y.E.
| 70,000
| 50,000
|-
! B & S Omni
| 100,000
| 65,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER></CENTER>
|-
! Tractor Beam
| 7,500
| 5,000
|-
! Turret (any)
| 10,000
| 7,500
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Guns'''</CENTER>
|-
! Laser
| 1,000
| 750
|-
! Mass Driver
| 1,500
| 1,000
|-
! Meson Blaster
| 2,500
| 1,600
|-
! Neutron Gun
| 5,000
| 3,500
|-
! Particle Cannon
| 10,000
| 7,500
|-
! Tachyon Cannon
| 20,000
| 16,000
|-
! Ionic Pulse Cannon
| 40,000
| 27,000
|-
! Plasma Gun
| 80,000
| 55,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER></CENTER>
|-
! Missile Launcher
| 10,000
| 7,500
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Missiles'''</CENTER>
|-
! Dumb Fire
| 20
| 10
|-
! Heat Seeker
| 35
| 20
|-
! Image Recognition
| 75
| 50
|-
! Friend or Foe
| 100
| 75
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER></CENTER>
|-
! Torpedo Launcher
| 2,000
| 1,400
|-
! Torpedo
| 15
| 10
|-
|}
===2670 Additions===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item
! Price
! Trade In
|-
!colspan="3"|Upgrades
|-
! Advanced Droid
| 90,000
| 40,000
|-
! Gun Cooler
| 300,000
| 100,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Armor'''</CENTER>
|-
! Isometal Armor
| 6,000
| 3,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Engines'''</CENTER>
|-
! Level 6
| 250,000
| 100,000
|-
! Level 7
| 350,000
| 200,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Shield Generators'''</CENTER>
|-
! Level 6
| 180,000
| 110,000
|-
! Level 7
| 200,000
| 140,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER></CENTER>
|-
! Shield Regenerator
| 170,000
| 80,000
|-
! Speed Enhancer
| 240,000
| 100,000
|-
! Thrust Enhancer
| 60,000
| 30,000
|-
|colspan="3"|<CENTER>'''Guns'''</CENTER>
|-
! Fusion Cannon
| 100,000
| 60,000
|-
|}
==Script==
===Centurion===
====Can Afford====
'''Purchase Centurion'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: I see you're looking at the Centurion.  Hell of a ship. 
: As you can see, the Centurion is a heavy fighter. 
: Note the racks for 4 guns, 2 weapons and, of course, a rear turret. 
: Beautiful, eh?  Look at those hard edges, the aerodynamic sleekness... 
: Did you know the Mercenaries' Guild has endorsed the model 2069... 
: ...as the best publicly-available fighter? 
: The Centurion is a real bargain, priced at $U3 credits. 
: I can give you $U1 trade in value on your old ship, plus $U2 for all your extras. 
: Leaving you with $U4 credits to outfit your new Centurion. 
: So how about it?  Interested?
{|
|-
| valign="top" | '''Accept'''
| valign="top" | '''Refuse'''
|-
| valign="top" |
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: You certainly know a good deal when you see one, friend. 
: You'll find your new ship fueled up and waiting on the landing pad for you. 
: Your payment will be deducted automatically.  Have a good one!
| width="50%" valign="top" |
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Hmmm...let me give you a sales brochure and my card. 
: Call me if you change your mind.
|}
====Can't Afford====
'''Purchase Centurion'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Hell of a ship, the Centurion. 
: You are obviously a privateer who likes firepower... 
: But I'm afraid my boss won't let me trade ship for ship. 
: Can I tell you about the Orion or Galaxy?
====Too Much Cargo====
'''Purchase Centurion'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Good choice, but far be it for me to pass up a sale...
: ...I can't afford to take advantage of a customer.
: The problem is, all of the cargo currently listed on your ships manifest won't fit in this baby...
: ...and the Merchant's Guild won't let us trade your surplus cargo.
: So go ahead, sell off some cargo, come back and I'll fix you up.
: Believe me, I'm doing you a favor telling you this...
: ...some dealers will keep your excess cargo, guild or no guild.
====Can't Afford====
'''Purchase Centurion'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: I hate to break it to you, but we've checked your account...
: ...and you don't have enough credits to buy this ship.
: She sure is a fine ship though, isn't she?
: Listen, I want to make a sale, you want to make a purchase.
: Let's look at the numbers...
: This ship retails for $U3 credits.
: I can give you $U1 trade in for your ship, plus $U2 for your extras.
: Including your cash on hand, that leaves you short by about $U4 credits.
: Go get some more cash, and come back when you're ready to deal, okay?
: And don't feel embarrassed...these things happen...
===Galaxy===
====Can Afford====
'''Purchase Galaxy'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Checking out the Galaxy Class merchant ship?  Good choice. 
: She's not as flashy as some ships, but she sure is practical. 
: You get a roomy cockpit, loads of cargo space... 
: ...and you can add top and bottom turrets if you feel you need more fire power. 
: Did I mention she's a fast ship, as merchant vessels go?  No?  Listen... 
: If you can't afford a Drayman...and who the hell can these days... 
: ...you'll find the Galaxy fills all your shipping needs.  And it's a steal at only $U3! 
: We can give you $U1 credits for your old ship, plus $U2 for your add-on modules. 
: You'll have $U4 credits left in the bank to load out your new ship. 
: So...how about flying a Galaxy home today?
{|
|-
| valign="top" | '''Accept'''
| valign="top" | '''Refuse'''
|-
| valign="top" |
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Great.  Your payment will be deducted automatically... 
: ...and you'll find the ship waiting on the pad for you. 
: Thanks for your business...and good shipping.
| width="50%" valign="top" |
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Ah well.  Think it over a little, and get back to me, okay?
|}
====Already Own====
'''Purchase Galaxy'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: I see you already fly a Galaxy Class merchant ship. 
: She's not as flashy as some ships, but she sure is practical. 
: If you're into aggressive space combat, then the Centurion is just what you're looking for. 
: If it's security you want... 
: ...the Orion sports better armor and shields, but you'll give up a little cargo space. 
: Which ship can I tell you about?
====Too Much Cargo====
'''Purchase Galaxy'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Good choice, but far be it for me to pass up a sale...
: ...I can't afford to take advantage of a customer.
: The problem is, all of the cargo currently listed on your ships manifest won't fit in this baby...
: ...and the Merchant's Guild won't let us trade your surplus cargo.
: So go ahead, sell off some cargo, come back and I'll fix you up.
: Believe me, I'm doing you a favor telling you this...
: ...some dealers will keep your excess cargo, guild or no guild.
====Can't Afford====
'''Purchase Galaxy'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: I hate to break it to you, but we've checked your account...
: ...and you don't have enough credits to buy this ship.
: She sure is a fine ship though, isn't she?
: Listen, I want to make a sale, you want to make a purchase.
: Let's look at the numbers...
: This ship retails for $U3 credits.
: I can give you $U1 trade in for your ship, plus $U2 for your extras.
: Including your cash on hand, that leaves you short by about $U4 credits.
: Go get some more cash, and come back when you're ready to deal, okay?
: And don't feel embarrassed...these things happen...
===Orion===
====Can Afford====
'''Purchase Orion'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: You want to buy an Orion.  I'm telling you, you DO. 
: You do a lot of risky runs?  You look the type.  Let me tell you something... 
: ...the Orion may not be fast, but she's a regular tank. 
: She has the thickest armor and best shields of any ship on the open market. 
: Sure, the cargo space is limited, but she'll keep you AND your cargo safe, get it? 
: This ship has something for everybody.  Merchants have cargo protection... 
: ...and mercs can fly her with confidence that they'll come back in one piece. 
: The Orion has racks for 2 guns, a weapon or tractor beam, and a rear turret. 
: A great buy at only $U3 credits. 
: Of course, you'd get a trade in of $U1 credits for your ship, and $U2 for the extras... 
: ...leaving you with $U4 credits for new accessories. 
: So...you want one, or what?
{|
|-
| valign="top" | '''Accept'''
| valign="top" | '''Refuse'''
|-
| valign="top" |
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Sharp eye, pal. 
: We'll deduct your payment automatically and have her waiting on the pad. 
:    Enjoy!
| width="50%" valign="top" |
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: I didn't think you would.  You look like a window shopper. 
: No hard feelings, pal.  Let me know if you change your mind.
|}
====Already Own====
'''Purchase Orion'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: You already fly an Orion, so you know you fly the safest ship available. 
: If you need more speed, then let me tell you about the Centurion. 
: But if it's cargo space you're after, then I suggest you consider a Galaxy.
====Too Much Cargo====
'''Purchase Orion'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: Good choice, but far be it for me to pass up a sale...
: ...I can't afford to take advantage of a customer.
: The problem is, all of the cargo currently listed on your ships manifest won't fit in this baby...
: ...and the Merchant's Guild won't let us trade your surplus cargo.
: So go ahead, sell off some cargo, come back and I'll fix you up.
: Believe me, I'm doing you a favor telling you this...
: ...some dealers will keep your excess cargo, guild or no guild.
====Can't Afford====
'''Purchase Orion'''
: '''SHIP DEALER'''
: I hate to break it to you, but we've checked your account...
: ...and you don't have enough credits to buy this ship.
: She sure is a fine ship though, isn't she?
: Listen, I want to make a sale, you want to make a purchase.
: Let's look at the numbers...
: This ship retails for $U3 credits.
: I can give you $U1 trade in for your ship, plus $U2 for your extras.
: Including your cash on hand, that leaves you short by about $U4 credits.
: Go get some more cash, and come back when you're ready to deal, okay?
: And don't feel embarrassed...these things happen...
==Locations==
* [[Achilles]]
* [[Anapolis]]
* [[Anapolis]]
* [[Basque]]
* [[Basra]]
* [[Basra]]
* [[Beaconsfield]]
* [[Beaconsfield]]
* [[Bodensee]]
* [[Burton]]
* [[Edinburgh]]
* [[Edinburgh]]
* [[Glasgow]]
* [[Gracchus]]
* [[Gracchus]]
* [[Hector]]
* [[Joplin]]
* [[Heimdel]]
* [[Liverpool]]
* [[Helen]]
* [[Jolson]]
* [[Lisacc]]
* [[Magdaline]]
* [[Meadow]]
* [[Meadow]]
* [[N1912-1]]
* [[Munchen]]
* [[New Constantinople]]
* [[Remus]]
* [[New Detroit]]
* [[Rilke]]
* [[Nitir]]
* [[Olympus]]
* [[Oxford]]
* [[Palan]]
* [[Perry]]
* [[Rodin]]
* [[Rodin]]
* [[Rygannon]]
* [[Surtur]]
* [[Thisbury]]
* [[Thisbury]]
* [[Vishnu]]
* [[Wickerton]]
 
==Computers==
 
===Ship Modification Bay===
 
====Computer Text====
 
=====Transaction Successful=====
 
<blockquote><tt>
Thank You
</tt></blockquote>
 
=====Nothing to Sell=====
 
<blockquote><tt>
NOTHING TO SELL
</tt></blockquote>
 
=====No Damaged Components=====
 
<blockquote><tt>
NOTHING TO REPAIR
</tt></blockquote>
 
=====Ammunition Purchased=====
 
<blockquote><tt>
ORDNANCE LOADED
</tt></blockquote>
 
=====Ammunition Sold=====
 
<blockquote><tt>
ORDNANCE REMOVED
</tt></blockquote>


=====No Hardpoint=====
===Unique Bases===
 
<blockquote><tt>
NO ROOM ON SHIP
</tt></blockquote>


=====No Credits=====
* [[New Detroit (industrial base)|New Detroit]]
* [[New Constantinople (government base)|New Constantinople]]
* [[Oxford (university planet)|Oxford]]
* [[Perry Naval Base]]
==Images==


<blockquote><tt>
===Screenshots===
INSUFFICIENT CREDIT
</tt></blockquote>
 
=====Canceled=====
 
<blockquote><tt>
TRANSACTION ABORTED
</tt></blockquote>
 
=====Item Listing=====
 
<blockquote><tt>
{name}
Ships Quantity: X {if > 1)
 
{image}
 
Cost: X
Credits: X
</tt></blockquote>
 
====Images====
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer -Thank You.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer - Nothing to Sell.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer -Nothing to Repair.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer - Ordnance Removed.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer - Ordnance Loaded.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer -No Room.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer - Insufficient Credit.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer - Transaction Aborted.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer - Listing.png
Privateer - Repair Bay Computer - Listing with Quantity.png
</gallery>
 
=====Component Graphics=====
 
======Stock======


<gallery>
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Laser.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 1.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Mass Driver.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 2.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Meson Blaster.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 3.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Neutron Gun.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 4.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Particle Cannon.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 5.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tachyon Gun.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 1.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Ionic Pulse.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 2.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Plasma.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 3.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Missile Launcher.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 4.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Torpedo Launcher.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 5.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - DF.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - New Constantinople - Empty.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - HS.PNG
Privateer - Screen Shot - New Detroit - Street Level - Empty.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - IR.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Oxford Square - Empty.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - FF.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Perry Naval Base Concourse.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Torpedo.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Pirate Base - Concourse - Empty.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 1.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Pleasure Planet - Concourse - Type 1.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 2.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Pleasure Planet - Concourse - Type 2.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 3.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Pleasure Planet - Concourse - Type 3.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 4.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Pleasure Planet - Concourse - Type 4.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 5.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 1.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 1.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 2.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 2.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 3.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 3.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 4.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 4.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 5.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 5.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 6.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Afterburners.PNG
Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Mission.png
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Rear Turret.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Top Turret.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Bottom Turret.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Plasteel Armor.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tungsten Armor.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Tractor Beam.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Jump Drive.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Repair Droid.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - ECM 1.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - ECM 2.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - ECM 3.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Cargo Expansion.PNG
</gallery>
</gallery>


======Damaged======
===Sprite Sheets===


<gallery>
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Laser.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Mission Computer.PNG|Interface
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Mass Driver.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Mission Computer - Buttons.png|Buttons
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Meson Cannon.PNG
Privateer - Sprite Sheet - Mission Computer - Lights.png|Lights
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Neutron Gun.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Particle Cannon.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Tachyon Cannon.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Ionic PUlse.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Plasma.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Missile Launcher.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Torpedo Launcher.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Shield 1.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Shield 2.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Shield 3.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Shield 4.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Shield 5.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Engine 1.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Engine 2.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Engine 3.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Engine 4.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Engine 5.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 1.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Afterburners.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Plasteel Armor.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Tungsten Armor.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Tractor Beam.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Jump Drive.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Maneuvering Jets.PNG
</gallery>
</gallery>


=====2670 Additions=====
===Users===


======Stock======
* [[Abyss Minerals]]
 
* [[AllSafe Retrograde]]
<gallery>
* [[Anonymous Employer]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Fusion.PNG
* [[AntiStealth, Ltd.]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Gun Cooler.PNG
* [[Apex]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 6.PNG
* [[Austin Entertainment Group]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield 7.PNG
* [[AutoNav]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Shield Regenerator.PNG
* [[Averson Dynamics]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 6.PNG
* [[Azuma Weapons]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Engine 7.PNG
* [[Beto's Foodcorp Unltd.]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Speed Enhancer.PNG
* [[Big Bang Pharmaceuticals]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Thrust Enhancer.PNG
* [[Black Hole Retrievals]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Isometal Armor.PNG
* [[Blankenstaff Ltd.]]
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Advanced Droid.PNG
* [[Borderline, Inc.]]
</gallery>
* [[Brainwave Instruments]]
* [[Bridesmaid Enterprises]]
* [[Cannon Research Group]]
* [[Capital Investments]]
* [[Capri Mining]]
* [[Castro Memorial Foundation]]
* [[Cerberus Shipping]]
* [[Cerebus Shipping]]
* [[Citation]]
* [[Confederated Mining]]
* [[CyberSoft]]
* [[Deep Space Asteroid Mining]]
* [[Dell Refineries]]
* [[Delta Resorts]]
* [[Electronic Arts, Inc.]]
* [[EnvironMental, Unltd.]]
* [[Fellowship Systems]]
* [[FiberLink]]
* [[First Bank of Gemini]]
* [[First Strike, Inc.]]
* [[Frake Packaging]]
* [[Frontier Enterprises]]
* [[Galaxy Resources, Inc.]]
* [[Gamma-Way]]
* [[Gemini Export]]
* [[Gemini Savings and Loan]]
* [[Grim Reaper Systems]]
* [[Hawkeye Security]]
* [[Heistand Forecasting]]
* [[Hendershot Mining]]
* [[Hydroshock Manufacturing]]
* [[Infrared Detection Systems]]
* [[Izanami Corp.]]
* [[Jefferson Confederal]]
* [[Johnson and Cafrelli, Ltd.]]
* [[Lehman Carbonshares]]
* [[Lynch Enterprises]]
* [[Lynch Mining]]
* [[Lynch Security]]
* [[Lynch Shipping]]
* [[Manners Arms and Shielding]]
* [[Martin Swig Distillery]]
* [[Maximum Pleasure]]
* [[MegaCrunch Credit]]
* [[Merry Rover]]
* [[MetroScan]]
* [[MicroDeath Delivery]]
* [[Middleton Securities]]
* [[Mycroft Mining]]
* [[Nexus Mining]]
* [[Nicholson Refineries]]
* [[Obsession, Inc.]]
* [[Omni, Inc.]]
* [[Omniscan, Inc.]]
* [[Origin Systems, Inc.]]
* [[Oxford Research Foundation]]
* [[Parsec Mining]]
* [[Private Citizen]]
* [[QuarterMast Nav and Chart]]
* [[Renegade Weapon Systems]]
* [[Rolling Hills, Unltd.]]
* [[Russo Disposal Systems]]
* [[Saturn Mining]]
* [[Scorpio Consulting]]
* [[Second Star]]
* [[Skybird Scanners]]
* [[Starfield Cruises]]
* [[TDR Symposium]]
* [[Tactical Micro Devices]]
* [[Tanya/Sepree, Inc.]]
* [[Tarsus]]
* [[Taurus Mining]]
* [[Terraform Corp.]]
* [[Tetsuo Distribution, Ltd.]]
* [[The Cardann Group]]
* [[The Confederation]]
* [[The Exploratory Service]]
* [[The McLaughlin Company]]
* [[The Merchants' Guild]]
* [[The Militia]]
* [[The Outskirt Consortium]]
* [[Thermal Optics]]
* [[TipTop Systems]]
* [[Total Eclipse]]
* [[TransComm]]
* [[Transector Plus]]
* [[Trebor Corp.]]
* [[Triple Play Enterprises]]
* [[Tsumami]]
* [[Tsunami/Azuma, Inc.]]
* [[Ultima Resorts]]
* [[United Distribution]]
* [[Universal Charter]]
* [[Universal Imports]]
* [[Valle Brothers]]
* [[Voight, Inc.]]


======Damaged======
==Computer==


<gallery>
===Text===
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Fusion.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Gun Cooler.PNG| Does not display
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Shield 6.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Shield 7.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Shield Regenerator.PNG| Does not display
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Engine 6.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged Engine 7.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Speed Enhancer.PNG| Does not display
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Thrust Enhancer.PNG| Does not display
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - isometal Armor.PNG
</gallery>


===Sensor Booth===
====Welcome====
 
====Computer Text====
 
=====Transaction Successful=====


<blockquote><tt>
<blockquote><tt>
Thank You
Welcome to a <br>
First Sector Mission Machine<br>
<br>
To activate<br>
place palm on <br>
Image Recognition<br>
Scanner.
</tt></blockquote>
</tt></blockquote>


=====Nothing to Sell=====
====Loading Screen====


<blockquote><tt>
<blockquote><tt>
NOTHING TO SELL
Scanning Gemini Sector for<br>
available missions.<br>
<br>
Please wait...<br>
.<br>
.<br>
.<br>
.<br>
.<br>
.
</tt></blockquote>
</tt></blockquote>


=====No Damaged Components=====
====Mission====


<blockquote><tt>
<blockquote><tt>
NOTHING TO REPAIR
Available Missions: {3-6}<br>
Current Mission: {1-6}<br>
<br>
{mission type}<br>
{mission description}
</tt></blockquote>
</tt></blockquote>


=====No Hardpoint=====
====Mission Accepted====


<blockquote><tt>
<blockquote><tt>
NO ROOM ON SHIP
Mission accepted.<br>
<br>
Thank you.
</tt></blockquote>
</tt></blockquote>


=====No Credits=====
====Schedule Full====


<blockquote><tt>
<blockquote><tt>
INSUFFICIENT CREDIT
We are sorry, but our records<br>
</tt></blockquote>
indicate that your mission schedule <br>
 
is already full.<br>
=====Item Listing=====
<br>
 
Thank you for using a First Sector<br>
<blockquote><tt>
Mission Machine
{name}
 
{image}
 
Cost: X
Credits: X
</tt></blockquote>
</tt></blockquote>


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<gallery>
<gallery>
Privateer - Sensor Booth Computer - Thank You.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Welcome.png
Privateer - Sensor Booth Computer - Nothing to Sell.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Startup.png
Privateer - Sensor Booth Computer - Nothing to Repair.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Mission.png
Privateer - Sensor Booth Computer - No Room on Ship.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Mission Accepted.png
Privateer - Sensor Booth Computer - Insufficient Credit.png
Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Schedule Full.png
Privateer - Sensor Booth Computer - Listing.png
</gallery>
 
=====Component Graphics=====
 
======Stock======
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 1.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 2.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 3.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 4.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 5.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 6.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 7.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 8.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Scanner 9.PNG
</gallery>
 
======Damaged======
 
<gallery>
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 1.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 2.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 3.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 4.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 5.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 6.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 7.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 8.PNG
Privateer - Ship Modification Bay - Damaged - Sensor 9.PNG
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Wing Commander Privateer Reference Guide==
==Wing Commander Privateer Reference Guide==


'''Ship Dealer'''. There are three types of ship available to you. If you are ready to buy a ship, click on the one you want and the salesman will offer you a deal. If you have too much cargo for the new ship, he will recommend that you sell part of your cargo and then come back. If you cannot afford the new ship, he will tell you so. When you buy a new ship, you will be credited for the trade-in value of your old ship, plus the current value of any modifications
'''Mission Computer.''' Activate by clicking on the palm icon. When you find a satisfactory mission, click on the ACCEPT button. A mission that you accept no longer appears in the mission computer (it is summarized in your Personal Computer).
 
<gallery>
Privateer Reference Card - 4.png
</gallery>
 
==Privateer Playtesters' Guide==


'''Ship Modification'''. Select BUY, SELL or REPAIR. Click on an item to purchase, sell or repair it (depending on the mode you’ve selected). If an icon appears when you buy something, drag it to the location on your ship where you would like to place it.
'''Mission Computer.''' The mission computer on every base in Gemini Sector offers a wide variety of missions. The assignments in this data bank am generated randomly from a large pool of variables. Therefore, you will hardly ever encounter the same mission twice. If you want to make more money on each mission, you should probably join the Mercenaries' Guild. Mission computer assignments also do not guarantee payment, so you may find yourself penniless even after a successfully completed mission.  


'''Software Booth'''. Select BUY, SELL or REPAIR for scanners and maps. Click on the arrow buttons to scroll through the available equipment or (if purchasing) click on the item you are interested in and it will appear in the monitor. To buy, sell or repair the item, click on it in the monitor (when it is in the appropriate mode).
''Missions Offered.'' Attack, bounty hunting, defend base, patrol, scout.  


<gallery>
<gallery>
Privateer Reference Card - 3.png
PPG - 75.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Behind the Screens==
==Behind the Screens==


Earlier designs for the game planned to have a separate ship dealer and repair/upgrade bay.
The greyscale image of the Mercenaries' Guild computer in the Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide shows an earlier build where mission rewards were preceded by a plus.
 
The game's text includes a computer message which isn't ever displayed:


Initial sketches of the repair bay were by artist Paul Steed; Steed would often add scantily clad women to his concept work.
<blockquote><tt>
We are sorry, but we have no missions to offer at this time.
 
Please try again at a later time.
 
Thank you.
</tt></blockquote>


===Pre-Release Screenshots===
===Pre-Release Screenshots===


<gallery>
<gallery>
SCREE063.gif|Pre-Release Build
Privateer - Screenshot - Pre-Release - Mission Computer Manual.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Source Models===
===Source Models===


* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD_DEALR.zip DD_DEALR] - Showroom
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DA_COMP.zip DA_COMP] - Showroom
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD_DELR1.zip DD_DELR1] - Showroom
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD_DLR-5.zip DD_DLR-5] - Showroom
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DD-DLR.zip DD-DLR] - Showroom
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/DEALR.zip DEALR] - Showroom
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/OX-DLR.zip OX-DLR] - Showroom (Oxford)
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/BAY.zip BAY] - Repair Bay
* [https://download.wcnews.com/files/priv1/3D/SHPMOD.zip SHPMOD] - Repair Bay


===Concept Art===
===Concept Art===


<gallery>
<gallery>
Privateer - Concept Art - Repair Bay 1.png|Storyboard
Privateer - Concept Art - Mission Computer .png
Privateer - Concept Art - Repair Bay 2.png|Storyboard
Privateer - Manual Art - Unused - Mission Computer.png|Unused Manual Art
Privateer - Concept Art - Repair Bay 3.png|Storyboard
Privateer - Concept Art - Ship Dealer 1.png|Storyboard
Privateer - Concept Art - Weapons Sales 1.png|Storyboard
Privateer - Manual Art - Unused - Ship Dealer.png|Unused Manual Art
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery>
<gallery>
BAYEX1.png|"SHOWROOM"
DA_BORD.png|Keypad
SOFTSIGN.png|"SOFTWARE"
DA_CPNL.png|"Accept"
WARNSIGN.png|"WARNING! BEWARE OF LOW GRAVITY REGIONS"
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 16:18, 16 March 2023

Mission Computer
Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Welcome.png



A Mission Computer or Mission Machine is a automated interface offered by First Sector where privateers can accept missions offered by a variety of corporations. Mission computers are activated by an Image Recognition Scanner which scans the user's palm in order to track their identity. Mission Computers are located at every base in the Gemini Sector with the exceptions of the Derelict and Gaea. They are often built directly into base structures. All types of missions are offered through the mission computer. These missions are typically easier than those found at the Merchants' Guild and the Mercenaries' Guild but also offer a lower average payment amount. Unlike the guilds, the mission computers do not guarantee payment.

Privateers are limited to accepting up to three missions at once from the mission computer. The limit is imposed because pilots who accept more than three missions are statistically more likely to drop one which can result in lost money or casualties from undelivered supplies or undefended civilians and to prevent criminals from accepting all available missions and then subcontracting them out to allies and desperate individuals to control the market. Missions accepted from the Mercenaries' Guild and the Merchants' Guild count towards the limit. Members are paid immediately upon the completion of a mission.

The Terran Confederation uses the mission computer system to contract mercenaries due to the cost effectiveness and high success rate. 110 corporations in Gemini solicit missions through the computer system. Exploratory Services' officer Gabriel Quentin wrote about the system in GEMINI SECTOR: AN OVERVIEW.

Locations

Agricultural Planets

Mining Bases

Pirate Bases

Pleasure Planets

Refinery Bases

Unique Bases

Images

Screenshots

  • Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 1.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 2.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 3.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 4.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Agricultural Base - Concourse - Type 5.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 1.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 2.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 3.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 4.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mining Base - Concourse - Type 5.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - New Constantinople - Empty.png
  • Privateer - Screen Shot - New Detroit - Street Level - Empty.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Oxford Square - Empty.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Perry Naval Base Concourse.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Pirate Base - Concourse - Empty.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Pleasure Planet - Concourse - Type 1.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Pleasure Planet - Concourse - Type 2.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Pleasure Planet - Concourse - Type 3.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Pleasure Planet - Concourse - Type 4.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 1.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 2.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 3.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 4.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 5.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Refinery - Concourse - Type 6.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Mission.png

Sprite Sheets

  • Interface

    Interface

  • Buttons

    Buttons

  • Lights

    Lights

Users

Computer

Text

Welcome

Welcome to a
First Sector Mission Machine

To activate
place palm on
Image Recognition
Scanner.

Loading Screen

Scanning Gemini Sector for
available missions.

Please wait...
.
.
.
.
.
.

Mission

Available Missions: {3-6}
Current Mission: {1-6}

{mission type}
{mission description}

Mission Accepted

Mission accepted.

Thank you.

Schedule Full

We are sorry, but our records
indicate that your mission schedule
is already full.

Thank you for using a First Sector
Mission Machine

Images

  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Welcome.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Startup.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Mission.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Mission Accepted.png
  • Privateer - Screenshot - Mission Computer - Schedule Full.png

Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide

Mission Computer

Mission Computers are ubiquitous. These are the most popular forum for hiring pilots. They are quick and typically built into the base itself. Many pilots rely upon their convenience for work. This automated system offers a variety of missions for widely varying pay. The military also uses this service to solicit mercenaries, a practice they are continuing due to its cost efficiency and the high mission success rate. Whether your ship is a cargo vessel or a killing machine, you can find work here.

The interface is friendly. After a palm print identification you may scroll through the available listings. If you accept a mission, you may use the arrows to continue scrolling through them. The Mission Computers follow the Guild standard that you probably ought not to take more than three missions at a time. This is for two reasons. First, pilots who regularly accept more than three missions usually end up dropping one and either losing someone money or causing massive casualties due to undelivered supplies or undefended civilians. Second, limiting the number of missions is an attempt to prevent mobsters and shady characters from accepting all the work and doling it out for a cut to flunkies and desperates, cornering the market.

  • Privateer - Manual - 37.jpg

Wing Commander Privateer Reference Guide

Mission Computer. Activate by clicking on the palm icon. When you find a satisfactory mission, click on the ACCEPT button. A mission that you accept no longer appears in the mission computer (it is summarized in your Personal Computer).

  • Privateer Reference Card - 4.png

Privateer Playtesters' Guide

Mission Computer. The mission computer on every base in Gemini Sector offers a wide variety of missions. The assignments in this data bank am generated randomly from a large pool of variables. Therefore, you will hardly ever encounter the same mission twice. If you want to make more money on each mission, you should probably join the Mercenaries' Guild. Mission computer assignments also do not guarantee payment, so you may find yourself penniless even after a successfully completed mission.

Missions Offered. Attack, bounty hunting, defend base, patrol, scout.

  • PPG - 75.png

Appearances

Behind the Screens

The greyscale image of the Mercenaries' Guild computer in the Wing Commander Privateer Player's Guide shows an earlier build where mission rewards were preceded by a plus.

The game's text includes a computer message which isn't ever displayed:

We are sorry, but we have no missions to offer at this time.

Please try again at a later time.

Thank you.

Pre-Release Screenshots

  • Privateer - Screenshot - Pre-Release - Mission Computer Manual.png

Source Models

Concept Art

  • Privateer - Concept Art - Mission Computer .png
  • Unused Manual Art

    Unused Manual Art

Signage

  • Keypad

    Keypad

  • "Accept"

    "Accept"

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