Wing Commander Privateer - Series Background

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</header> <div id="container-site" class="clearfix"> <div id="content-archive"> <section class="daily-content"> <article class="other-content"> <h1>Wing Commander Privateer</h1> <p>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.</p><div class="gallery" id="gallery-box"><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/background/images/p1fronthigh.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/background/images/p1frontt.gif" width="140" height="200" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/background/images/p1backhigh.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/background/images/p1backt.gif" width="140" height="200" ></a></div><blockquote><p>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.</p></blockquote><h2 id="expansions">Expansions</h2><ul><li><a href="righteous-fire.shtml">Righteous Fire</a></li></ul><h2 id="screenshots">Screenshots</h2><div class="gallery" id="gallery-screenshots"><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer1.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer1t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer2.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer2t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer3.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer3t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer4.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer4t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer5.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer5t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer6.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer6t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer7.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer7t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer8.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer8t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer9.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer9t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer10.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer10t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer11.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer11t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a><a href="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/full/gog_privateer12.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/newestshots/thumb/gog_privateer12t.jpg" width="240" height="150" rel="gallery-screenshots" ></a></div><h2 id="wheretobuy">Where to buy</h2><p>The original works quite well in DOSBox. The easiest way to enjoy the game on a modern computer and operating system, is to buy it as a digital download from <a href="/news/2011/06/02/breaking-news-privateer-on-gog">Good Old Games</a>.</p><h2>Playing the game</h2>Don't know how to land your ship? Stuck on a particularly difficult mission? The following items may be of help:<ul><li><a href="/controls.shtml#priv">Game controls</a></li><li><a href="/guides/privnotes.shtml">Mission walkthroughs</a></li><li><a href="/wcpedia/Category:Wing_Commander:_Privateer#Cheats">Cheat codes</a></li><li><a href="/wcpedia/Category:Downloads#Wing_Commander:_Privateer">Patches and tools</a></li></ul><h2 id="included-documentation">Included game documentation</h2><h3>Playguide</h3><p> <a href="/wcpedia/Privateer_Playguide_Manual">more...</a><br clear="all"/></p><h2 id="behind-the-scenes">Behind the scenes</h2><ul><li><a href="/archives/priv-scripts.shtml">Scripts</a></li><li><a href="/archives/priv-design.shtml">Design Documents</a></li><li><a href="/archives/priv-art.shtml">Artwork</a></li><li><a href="/archives/priv-ads.shtml">Advertising</a></li></ul><h2 id="releases">Detailed release information</h2><h3 class="pollheader">MS-DOS PC</h3><ul><li>Published by Origin</li><li>Released 1993-09-23</li><li><p>The original release.</p> </li></ul><h3 class="pollheader">Good Old Games</h3><ul><li>Released 1993-06-11</li><li><p>The GOG edition of Privateer includes the Righteous Fire expansion.</p> </li></ul> </article> </section> </div> <div id="m_right"> <section> <h1>Series Background</h1> <div class="content"> <ul class="twocols"> <li><a href="/background/">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="/background/novel-and-guide-faq.shtml">Novel & Guide FAQ</a></li> <li><a href="/background/books-czech.shtml">Czech Novels</a></li> <li><a href="/background/books-german.shtml">German Novels</a></li> <li><a href="/background/books-russian.shtml">Russian Novels</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> <section> <h1>PC Games</h1> <div class="content"> <ul class="twocols"> <li><a href="/background/wing-commander-1.shtml">Wing Commander</a></li> <li><a href="/background/wing-commander-2.shtml">Wing Commander 2</a></li> <li><a href="/background/wing-commander-3.shtml">Wing Commander 3</a></li> <li><a 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class="onecol"> <li> <a href="/background/freedom-flight.shtml">Wing Commander Freedom Flight</a> <a href="/background/freedom-flight.shtml#German" title="Die Befreier"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/freedom-flight.shtml#Russian" title="Полет к свободе"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/russian-12.png" alt="RU" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/end-run.shtml">Wing Commander End Run</a> <a href="/background/end-run.shtml#Czech" title="Nálet bez návratu"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/czech-12.png" alt="CZ" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/end-run.shtml#German" title="Der Hinterhalt"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/end-run.shtml#Russian" title="Расплата"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/russian-12.png" alt="RU" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/fleet-action.shtml">Wing Commander Fleet Action</a> <a href="/background/fleet-action.shtml#Czech" title="Flotila útočí"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/czech-12.png" alt="CZ" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/fleet-action.shtml#German" title="Die Geheimflotte"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/fleet-action.shtml#Russian" title="БИТВА ФЛОТОВ"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/russian-12.png" alt="RU" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/heart-of-the-tiger.shtml">Wing Commander Heart of the Tiger</a> <a href="/background/heart-of-the-tiger.shtml#Czech" title="Tygří srdce"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/czech-12.png" alt="CZ" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/heart-of-the-tiger.shtml#German" title="Das Herz Des Tigers"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/heart-of-the-tiger.shtml#Russian" title="СЕРДЦЕ ТИГРА"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/russian-12.png" alt="RU" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/the-price-of-freedom.shtml">Wing Commander The Price of Freedom</a> <a href="/background/the-price-of-freedom.shtml#Czech" title="Cena svobody"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/czech-12.png" alt="CZ" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/the-price-of-freedom.shtml#German" title="Der Preis Der Freiheit"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/the-price-of-freedom.shtml#Russian" title="Цена свободы"> <img 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Film"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/movie-novelization.shtml#Spanish" title="La Pelicula"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/spanish-12.png" alt="ES" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/movie-junior-novelization.shtml">Wing Commander Movie Jr. Novelization</a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/pilgrim-stars.shtml">Wing Commander Pilgrim Stars</a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/pilgrim-truth.shtml">Wing Commander Pilgrim Truth</a> </li> </ul> </div> </section>  <section> <h1>Game Guides: Official</h1> <div class="content"> <ul class="onecol"> <li> <a href="/background/wing-commander-1-2-the-ultimate-strategy-guide.shtml">WC I & II: The Ultimate Strategy Guide</a> <a href="/background/wing-commander-1-2-the-ultimate-strategy-guide.shtml#German" title="Die Geheimnisse des Wing Commander: der Original-Strategieführer aus den USA"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/wing-commander-1-2-the-ultimate-strategy-guide.shtml#Italian" title="Wing Commander Trucchi e segreti per vincere con abilità le guerre stellari"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/italian-12.png" alt="IT" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li><a href="/background/privateer-playtesters-guide.shtml">Privateer Playtesters’ Guide</a></li> <li><a href="/background/armada-playtesters-guide.shtml">Wing Commander Armada Playtesters’ Guide</a></li> <li><a href="/background/origins-official-guide-to-wing-commander-3.shtml">Origin’s Official Guide to Wing Commander III</a></li> <li> <a href="/background/authorized-combat-guide-wing-commander-3.shtml">Authorized Combat Guide Wing Commander III</a> <a href="/background/authorized-combat-guide-wing-commander-3.shtml#French" title="Wing Commander III Stratégies"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/french-12.png" alt="FR" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li><a href="/background/origins-official-guide-to-wing-commander-4.shtml">Origin’s Official Guide to Wing Commander IV</a></li> <li> <a href="/background/origins-official-guide-to-privateer-2-the-darkening.shtml">Origin’s Official Guide to Privateer 2</a> <a href="/background/origins-official-guide-to-privateer-2-the-darkening.shtml#Korean" title="프라이버티어 2 The Darkening"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/korean-12.png" alt="KR" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/the-official-strategy-guide-wing-commander-prophecy.shtml">The Official Strategy Guide WC: Prophecy</a> <a href="/background/the-official-strategy-guide-wing-commander-prophecy.shtml#Chinese" title="銀河飛將:神諭中文版完全攻略"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/chinese-12.png" alt="CN" class="icon_language"> </a> <a href="/background/the-official-strategy-guide-wing-commander-prophecy.shtml#German" title="Das offizielle Strategie-Buch Wing Commander Prophecy"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li><a href="/background/terran-confederation-handbook.shtml">Terran Confederation Handbook</a></li> <li><a href="/background/starlog-movie-hits-wing-commander.shtml">STARLOG Movie Hits Wing Commander</a></li> </ul> <hr> <ul class="onecol"> <li><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/japanese-12.png" alt="JP" title="Japanese original" class="icon_language"> <a href="/background/wing-commander-3-navi-book.shtml">ウイングコマンダー3―ナビブック</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> <section> <h1>Game Guides: Unofficial</h1> <div class="content"> <ul class="onecol"> <li> <a href="/background/secrets-of-the-wing-commander-universe.shtml">Secrets of the Wing Commander Universe</a> <a href="/background/secrets-of-the-wing-commander-universe.shtml#Dutch" title="Het complete Wing Commander boek"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/dutch-12.png" alt="NL" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/wing-commander-3-the-ultimate-strategy-guide.shtml">WC III The Ultimate Strategy Guide</a> <a href="/background/wing-commander-3-the-ultimate-strategy-guide.shtml#Dutch" title="Spelen met Wing Commander III"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/dutch-12.png" alt="NL" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/wing-commander-4-unauthorized-secrets-and-solutions.shtml">WC IV Unauthorized Secrets & Solutions</a> <a href="/background/wing-commander-4-unauthorized-secrets-and-solutions.shtml#German" title="WC IV Unautorisierte Geheimnisse & Lösungen"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/background/totally-unauthorized-wing-commander-4-strategy-guide.shtml">Totally Unauthorized WC IV Strategy Guide</a> <a href="/background/totally-unauthorized-wing-commander-4-strategy-guide.shtml#Dutch" title="Spelen met Wing Commander IV"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/dutch-12.png" alt="NL" class="icon_language"> </a> </li> </ul> <hr> <ul class="onecol"> <li><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" title="German original" class="icon_language"> <a href="/background/das-wing-commander-piloten-handbuch.shtml">Das Wing Commander Piloten Handbuch</a></li> <li><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" title="German original" class="icon_language"> <a href="/background/das-privateer-piloten-handbuch.shtml">Das Privateer Piloten-Handbuch</a></li> <li><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" title="German original" class="icon_language"> <a href="/background/spielefuhrer-wing-commander-3.shtml">Spieleführer Wing Commander III</a></li> <li><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" title="German original" class="icon_language"> <a href="/background/die-wing-commander-3-piloten-power.shtml">Die Wing Commander III Piloten-Power</a></li> <li><img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" title="German original" class="icon_language"> <a href="/background/wing-commander-4-the-unofficial-guide.shtml">Wing Commander IV The Unofficial Guide</a></li> <li> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/german-12.png" alt="DE" title="German original" class="icon_language"> <a href="/background/spielefuhrer-wing-commander-prophecy.shtml">Spieleführer Wing Commander Prophecy</a> <a href="/background/spielefuhrer-wing-commander-prophecy.shtml#French" title="Wing Commander Prophecy"> <img src="https://cdn.wcnews.com/design/icons/languages/french-12.png" 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