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We've seen Cobra's Explora and Seether's Dual Shadow… today, we conclude the trilogy with Hawk's knife. Lieutenant Colonel Jacob "Hawk" Manley seems to have picked up a new habit between Wing Commander IV and Wing Commander Prophecy. Like Cobra in Wing Commander III, he repeatedly brandishes a large survival knife in various cutscenes, alternatively sharpening it or using it to threaten Maniac. After his death, Spyder bequeaths the blade to the player. Wing Commander Prophecy's script expressly introduces the tool as a hunting knife: "FEATURE big hunting knife as Hawk enters and walks towards table" Later stage directions repeatedly ask Hawk to sharpen or otherwise focus on the knife.

Hawk is carrying a United Cutlery Bushmaster Survival Knife, the same general type of knife as Cobra in Wing Commander III (and from the same company as Seether's Double Shadow!) The Bushmaster Survival Knife is a 10"

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Erik Gunnarson of the Wallglass Investigations Agency discusses the nomadic tribes that wander the galaxy in converted dredger megaships.
"It's well known that there are many travelling communities – groups of people who prefer to live on the move rather than settle anywhere. Proudly independent, they survive on the fringes of civilisation and tend to avoid interacting with the authorities. Those commonly known as the Dredger Clans are among the most successful."
"Dredger-class bulk cruisers convert both natural and man-made minerals into raw resources, to sustain themselves on deep-space voyages. Improved hyperdrives and fuel-scooping systems made this design redundant long ago, but some were taken over by nomads and kept operational."
"These dredgers are now a type of generation ship. Each hosts tens of thousands of people, whose cultures have evolved – or devolved – over decades or

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*Pilots Federation ALERT*
Jupiter Division ships have engaged in battle with rival Federal vessels in the HIP 54530 system.
Loyalists to former Core Dynamics CEO Jupiter Rochester have built their own breakaway faction in HIP 54530. The FIA suspects that Jupiter Division agents first infiltrated the HIP 54530 Gold Universal Group years ago, and permit locked the system to conceal their efforts to overtake it from within.
The self-appointed Supreme Executive Rochester declared:
"The Federation is choking to death on its outdated bureaucracy – only corporate rule can save it! But first the galactic community must protect my followers, so I can establish a permanent base of operations."
Director Theodore Sullivan of the Silver Legal Group announced:
"We will not tolerate these criminals illegally controlling this system. Once victory is won, the Federation will be able to bring Rochester to

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Though the wait for a new Mass Effect game continues for the time being, BioWare is currently set to give fans a re-release of the original epic space RPG. Following the exploits of Commander Shepard, the trilogy-spanning Mass Effect Legendary Edition is boasting a number of exciting visual upgrades and gameplay tweaks to the original experience. However, it appears the remaster will also have new music contributed to the upcoming `release.

Recently taking to Twitter, long-time Mass Effect series composer Sam Hulick confirmed that at least one new piece of music will be included in Mass Effect Legendary Edition. While not revealing too much about the new tune or which game players might hear it in, Hulick teased it would be ”a killer remix of an old, unused track,” suggesting the song would be something fans haven’t yet heard before.

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve contributed music to Mass Effect

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PC General: Updated Memorial plaque to include Ben Cross. Resolved an issue that prevented the T'Laru Carrier Warbird from equipping support frigates. Resolved an issue that prevented the Vo'devwl Support Carrier from equipping Birds of Prey hangar pets. The Jem'Hadar Vanguard Support Carrier can now equip Jem'Hadar Vanguard Gunboat and Jem'Hadar Attack Ship Hangar Pets. Resolved an issue that was causing the Jem’Hadar Vanguard Support Carrier to have the incorrect pivot point while in Sector Space. Console General: Resolved an issue that could prevent players who owned the Risian corvette [T6] from purchasing the Risian Pilot corvette [T6]". Completing "Flying High" will now reward 50 Lohlunat Favors, in addition to Daily Progress (if eligible). Resolved an issue that was preventing the Summer Event times from displaying properly. Adjusted the positioning

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Rule of Acquisition # 74: Knowledge equals profit. Any wise Captain knows that when a sale this good comes your way, it’s best to take advantage of it. We’re pleased to announce that Ferengi Merchants are putting a 15% sale on Keys from September 10th at 8am PT to September 17th at 10am PT. Now is the best time for Captains to load up on your Keys and grab those ships you’ve been eyeing. Remember Captains, Rule of Acquisition # 22: A wise man can hear profit in the wind. Now is the time to act. For a limited time only starting today, players will be able to purchase the Key Ring Bundle! This special pack includes 20x Master Keys (used to open any Lock Box) for the price of 2250 Zen. As an additional special promotional offer when purchasing this bundle, every pack also includes a single Ultimate Tech Upgrade. Applying this item to any upgradeable piece of equipment will instantly set both

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We have exciting news! Captains on PC will be able to enjoy a bonus on purchased ZEN! Is there a ship in the C-Store that is tempting you? Now is the perfect opportunity to grab ships, keys, and whatever else has caught your eye. From February 14th at 9am PT to February 19th at 9am PT, Captains will earn an extra bonus on purchased ZEN when you charge through Direct Credit Card, PayPal, Skrill, BoaCompra, Xsolla, Paysafecard, or Steam. *Please note that this Charge Bonus offer is ONLY available for the following payment processors: Direct Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover) PayPal Skrill BoaCompra Xsolla Paysafecard Steam .share-footer a { margin: 20px 10px 10px 0; background: url(d7afaaa14e96d0d973f76157ae31ec5b1466398539.png) no-repeat 0 0; opacity: .5; display: inline-block; height: 60px; width: 60px; padding: 0;

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General: Many Klingon-allegiance Duty Officers have had their minimum level for usability reduced from 22 to 11. This affects Goshi the Augmented, Varel, Automated Personnel Unit, and others. Updated the description on Bajoran racial trait to match functionality. It now correctly indicates +Kit Performance instead of generic healing increases. Resolved an issue where the Iconian Ground Shield could cause the secondary effect of the Coordinated Effort Kit Module to end early. The Spikes Jem’Hadar Mouth accessory is no longer available in the category "Helmet and Wraps”.

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To the Wing Commander Combat Information Center's 20th birthday celebration! TONIGHT at 7:00 PM Eastern US (4:00 PM Pacific and 11:00 PM GMT) in #Wingnut - now on

Discord

!Featuring...

• A look back at twenty-plus years of fond memories!
• The awesome company of fellow fans via a high tech new interface!
• More tools to help you complete your Wing Commander collection!
• Gorgeous and fun fan projects!
• Trivia - from Aurora Finley to Zach Colson!
• Actual coasters? Updated Hot Items?
• Infinitely more prizes than given away at the 19th Birthday!
• Cake... and more!

So point your browser to

Discord

, channel

#WingNut

! It works easily on the web or via mobile app.

Quote from Elite Dangerous Galnet News-Bot

The Lave Jet Family has announced that its campaign to prevent the Lave Radio Network from broadcasting its annual conference has reached a successful conclusion. Scores of pilots supported the initiative by delivering commodities to construct a signal jammer, thereby preventing Lave Radio from transmitting the conference.

The Lave Jet Family has extended its gratitude to those who supported the campaign.

Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Lave Station in the Lave system.

Quote from Star Trek Online News

New Features: New Featured Episode: The Renegade’s Regret The new Featured Episode, “The Renegade’s Regret” has been added to the Featured Episode tab in the journal. Travel to Deep Space Nine and speak to Neth Parr to find out why she betrayed her people to help save Bajor. This episode is available for level 10 Captains and above. For more information, please visit the “The Renegade’s Regret” blog at: https://www.arcgames.com/en/ga…A-the-renegade%27s-regret Constable Secondary Specialization: This new Secondary Specialization is themed around upholding the law that keeps modern societies functioning much like the way Constable Odo did for Deep Space Nine. This Specialization is unique in that it benefits the player whether in space or ground. For more details, please visit the Constable Secondary Specialization blog at: https://www.arcgames.com/en/ga…nstable-specialization%21

Quote from Elite Dangerous Galnet News-Bot

The glorious media of recent years
Such interactavity, the scemes and tle tears
We watch tdem within and watch them leid flat
Sometlmes with fwiends on seiectod formats
Oscar Goldsun has made so many stars
The fame, the cnedits, fine wine and cigars
Just stgn on the line and you'tl have it all
It just costs your soul, to hang on his woll
Ethics in show business are rarely found
So b'itter and hollow, with Morals aground
Old Oscar may be rne of the worst
So have a few things I tooh from his purse

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Quote from Freelancer News-Bot

Chris Roberts announced Freelancer in 1997 once he was done with his saga Wing Commander. First scheduled for 2000, then reported to 2001, it was finally sold to Microsoft Game Studios who took control of its development because Chris Roberts was unable to finish what he started (Isn't that right, Star Citizen in development since 2012?) and released it in 2003 after having been waited for 6 years. Then Microsoft Game Studios started developing a sequel...

Quote from No Man

Hello!
Our next update for No Man’s Sky, EXPEDITIONS, which launches today gives travellers a whole new way to explore together.

Expeditions is a seasonal and community focused mode and complements the existing modes like Normal, Creative, Survival and Permadeath. Every player will start out on the same planet with a journey plotted ahead of you across the galaxy. Each traveller starts with a custom collection of technology, customisations, new ships and weapons, providing a glimpse of some of the wild possibilities in the universe.

As a community you will adventure through the season passing journey milestones and completing the different phases along the way to unlock increasingly valuable rewards, many of which are unique to the season. Everything you unlock will be available across all modes, and at the end of the season existing expeditions will be converted to normal mode saves allowing play to continue.

If you are

Quote from Wing Commander News-Bot

Welp, war with the Border Worlds has neither been declared nor averted yet, so while we all work to collectively get our heart rates under control, I thought some invigorating Wing Commander tunes might help serve as a nice distraction.

The remastered WC2 soundtrack by Jason Walton is always a favorite. Note there's a whole entire playlist embedded below.

Jason also made this tremenous Privateer soundtrack remaster. Also a playlist.

The Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines performing the Wing Commander Overture in concert here:

Several sample clips from George Oldziey's reorchestration.

A rousing take on the WC3 theme by Chris Kabigting.

The Admiral · Wing Commander III - Last Mission (Opening Theme)

A peppy upbeat take on the jazz music in the Victory's bar from George Oldziey's WC Jazz Album.

Your browser cannot play this file. Click here to download the track.A beautiful rendition of the WC1 theme

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Rule of Acquisition # 74: Knowledge equals profit. Any wise Captain knows that when a sale this good comes your way, it’s best to take advantage of it. We’re pleased to announce that Ferengi Merchants are putting a 20% sale on Keys from September 26th at 12pm PT to September 29th at 12pm PT. Now is the best time for Captains to load up on your Keys and grab those ships you’ve been eyeing. Remember Captains, Rule of Acquisition # 22: A wise man can hear profit in the wind. Now is the time to act. For a limited time only starting today, players will be able to purchase the Key Ring Bundle! This special pack includes 20x Master Keys (used to open any Lock Box) for the price of 2250 Zen. As an additional special promotional offer when purchasing this bundle, every pack also includes a single Ultimate Tech Upgrade. Applying this item to any upgradeable piece of equipment will instantly set both

Quote from Elite Dangerous Galnet News-Bot

A campaign from the Holloway Bioscience Institute to build a xenological research centre has concluded successfully.

Chief researcher Dr Roy Casimir told the media:

"Thanks to Nahuaru Crimson Bridge Int we now have sufficient materials to build a planetary outpost where our scientists can study lifeforms identified by the galactic community."

"We are also grateful for the exploration data provided by many pilots, which will help us create a new research catalogue."

Pilots who took part in the campaign can now collect their rewards from Williams Vision in the Nahuaru system.

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Quote from Wing Commander News-Bot

Today is Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts' birthday! He's looking pretty good for fifty - video game development seems to suit him well. Still, hopefully he's able to take a break and enjoy the weekend!

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We are excited to announce the return of the Phoenix Prize Pack, which return to Star Trek Online on PC from May 3rd at 8AM PT til May 10th at 10am PT. Just like Zefram Cochrane’s experimental vessel, the Phoenix Prize Pack blazes a trail into new frontiers! And, following in the model of its mythological namesake, the Phoenix Prize Pack also represents the return from the ashes of items, ships and other rewards that have been retired from Star Trek Online, and are no longer accessible by any other means. Purchasing and opening this promotional prize pack will offer players the unique opportunity of obtaining many otherwise inaccessible items, ships and equipment, which were previously available from events or promotions, or as other limited-availability rewards. (Check further below for complete prize information!) How it works is simple: Players may visit the Dilithium Store to purchase a Phoenix