Of all the Wing Commander games there are, taking damage to your ship was the worst in Privateer. When your armor was being hit, it made thee most gut-wrenching sound ever. Like when you're flying missions in asteroid fields and you know you don't want to go too fast so you're flying slow taking damage from all these Talons and the sound it makes is very nerve wracking.
I'd also say that the asteroids in Privateer were the most deadly.
I'd also say that the asteroids in Privateer were the most deadly.