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Isn't it funny how actors tend to show up on TV right when they happen to have a new movie out? No, of course that's because they take part in press junkets sponsored by the companies that are producing those films. In the mid-1990s, Electronic Arts invested heavily in having their Wing Commander actors do just that; Wing Commander III and IV (and to a lesser extent Prophecy) saw the likes of Mark Hamill and Malcolm McDowell popping up all over the place to talk about their storied careers... and, oh yeah, to mention there's a new CD-ROM out, too! Today we've found two fun examples from the various Wing Commander junkets to share with you.

In 2026, everyone knows Jon Stewart as the celebrated host of The Daily Show... but in 1994 he was the fresh faced host of a self-titled and short-lived syndicated talk show. This interview is from the November 15, 1994 episode which featured actor Malcolm McDowell,

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Frontline Solutions has declared it intends to expand service processes to meet growing demand.
Security analysts have noted that piracy and mercenary groups have become more coordinated since the Second Thargoid War and recommend new tactics to combat the rise in criminal activity.
To meet these demands, Frontline Solutions is offering 'rapid deployment of mercenary strike teams where they are needed, when they are needed'.
"Frontline remains at the forefront of transporting combat-ready squads to faction-led military engagements" Imogen le Ray, CEO of Frontline Solutions stated in a press release.
"I have negotiated with shareholders to expand our coverage. Mercenaries may now be deployed to counter dangerous criminal activity, with registered combatants lawfully acting on behalf of a hiring faction."
Ahead of an expected spike in demand, Frontline announced the launch of a new vessel,

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In a word, WOW! For over a year, Rap1983 has been working on an intricately detailed physical model of Privateer's Tarsus scout ship... and the end result is INCREDIBLE. We'll let them take it from here... but this is absolutely one of the most astounding creations I've ever seen. You can follow its lengthy development in this thread.

Start a new game.
My version of the Tarsus is finished.
The model is a mix of free models from Thingiverse (created by Djfx and Astrofosil) and the original 3D model from the game.
The engine lighting was inspired by Captain Streets here on the forum.
The rusty bucket was my first major 3D printing project.

Below is some information about my Douglas Astrospace ST-2426 model.
“ST” stands for “Super Tarsus” because it features more details than the original in-game model, and 2426 refers to the start and end years of this project.
A main switch allows you to set three modes: Off,

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One for the archive: we've done a quick, improved scan of the US release of Privateer 2's Pilot's Manual. That's the oft-forgotten jewel case-sized booklet. Unlike the players' guides for games like Wing Commander III and Kilrathi Saga, the Privateer 2 booklet is actually in universe. In fact, it's an adaptation of the UK "As it Is in Heaven: A Guide to Space Travel" document which was presented more like a regular Wing Commander manual in that original release. It's fun to compare the two - there's a decided effort to cut out some of the British humor in the original... just compare how they describe how the Nuke 'ems function! This booklet has been available online in the past but only as an incomplete (no cover!) low resolution scan covered in 'ReplacementDocs' watermarks. Well, we're replacing the replacments now! How do you like that?!

The 'main' manual for the US release is named Your Guide to

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The Wing Commander movie club been to see the Wizard and are eagerly awaiting to accept delivery of the promised brain! This week, we have another birthday selection–happy birthday, Juniper!--and it's an interesting one. We will be watching The Birdcage (1996) with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. You can join us this Friday via Discord to watch along.

And if that seems like a different kind of movie for the movie club then it's because we have a different kind of connection to Wing Commander this time around! It turns out that The Birdcage was shot at Ren-Mar Studios in Hollywood in the summer of 1995… with a soundstage right next door to where Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom was being filmed! One day during Wing Commander IV's shoot, Birdcage star and self-professed Wing Commander fan Robin Williams went over to meet Chris Roberts and see what they were working on. That's why Chris Roberts

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Rumours are spreading across several systems following multiple sightings of ships bearing unidentified markings in formation.
Security officials have more reported instances of malware bearing sigils previously discovered in the Lhou Mans attack appearing at otherwise unconnected locations, often at trading outposts, surface ports, and outlying orbital installations.
Multiple malware sigils have also been reported by system authorities investigating data breaches, described as what appears to be 'twin axes', an 'animal', and an 'ornate mask' across separate incidents.
While no formal link has been established between the motifs, Crime correspondent Mira Bukowski has suggested that their appearance is linked to the reports surrounding the emergence of the pirate figure known as Lady Zi.
"These reports are too coincidental to be random and unconnected," she wrote for Vox Galactica.
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