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'''Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (XvT)''' was released in April 1997 and was scooped up by Rebel Squdrons pilots. Later, in November of the same year, an expansion called '''Balance of Power (BoP)''' was released, providing additional individual scenarios as well as two 15-mission long campaigns, each telling opposite sides of the conflict. With the game leading the way into multi-player gaming for Star Wars flight sims, the Rebel Squadrons was able to become a strong, competitive club during competitions.
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'''Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (XvT)''' was released in April 1997 and was scooped up by Rebel Squadrons pilots. Later, in November of the same year, an expansion called '''Balance of Power (BoP)''' was released, providing additional individual scenarios as well as two 15-mission long campaigns, each telling opposite sides of the conflict. With the game leading the way into multiplayer gaming for Star Wars flight sims, the Rebel Squadrons was able to become a strong, competitive club during competitions.
  
 
== Game Features ==
 
== Game Features ==
 +
<div style="text-align: center; float: right; width: 300px; margin-right: 0px;">
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<p><pre>
 +
A TEST OF SKILL
  
 +
The galaxy is engulfed in the
 +
flames of Civil War. In the vast
 +
reaches between the stars
 +
great battles erupt with searing
 +
laser blasts and fiery
 +
explosions.
 +
 +
Amidst the Empire's Star
 +
Destroyers and the Rebellion's
 +
Mon Calamari cruisers dart
 +
small craft of incredible power
 +
and speed... the starfighters.
 +
 +
Through the skill and bravery
 +
of the men and women who
 +
pilot these deadly craft, the
 +
outcome ultimately will be
 +
decided.
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</pre></p></div>
 
Included with the game were:
 
Included with the game were:
  
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*** TIE Bomber (T/B)
 
*** TIE Bomber (T/B)
 
*** TIE Advanced (T/A)
 
*** TIE Advanced (T/A)
*** Alpha Class Xg-1 Star Wing Assault Gunboat (GUN)
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*** Assault Gunboat (GUN)
* Several other fighters, freighters, and capital ships
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* Several other fighters, freighters, and capital ships (complete list below)
 
* Numerous missions, including
 
* Numerous missions, including
 
** Training scenarios
 
** Training scenarios
 
** Dogfight simulations and tournaments
 
** Dogfight simulations and tournaments
 
** Combat Scenarios and battles
 
** Combat Scenarios and battles
** 15-mission long campaigns including 4 cutscenes each (Balance of Power)
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** Two 15-mission long campaigns including 4 cutscenes each (Balance of Power)
 +
 
 +
===Featured Craft===
 +
<hr>
 +
Below are all the different ships, stations, and other objects seen in X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter. '''(BoP)''' indicates an object is only available with Balance of Power.
 +
<div style="float: left; width: 290px; margin-left: 10px;">
 +
'''10 Flyable Craft'''
 +
*RZ-1 A-Wing (A-W)
 +
*B-Wing (B-W) '''(BoP)'''
 +
*T-65C A2 X-Wing (X-W)
 +
*BTL-A4 Y-Wing (Y-W)
 +
*Z-95 Headhunter (Z-95)
 +
*TIE/ad Starfighter (TIE Advanced, T/A)
 +
*TIE/sa Bomber (TIE Bomber, T/B)
 +
*TIE/ln Starfighter (TIE Fighter, T/F)
 +
*TIE/In Interceptor (TIE Interceptor, T/I)
 +
*[[Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing|''Alpha''-class Xg-1 Star Wing]] (Assault Gunboat, GUN)
 +
 
 +
'''Other Fighters'''
 +
*T-Wing Interceptor (T/W)
 +
*R-41 Starchaser (R-41)
 +
</div>
 +
<div style="float: left; width: 290px; margin-left: 10px;">
 +
'''Stations & Emplacements'''
 +
*XQ1 Platform (PLT/1)
 +
*XQ2 Platform (PLT/2)
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*XQ3 Platform (PLT/3)
 +
*XQ4 Platform (PLT/4)
 +
*XQ5 Platform (PLT/5)
 +
*XQ6 Platform (PLT/6)
 +
*Asteroid Hangar (R&D FC)
 +
*Asteroid Laser Battery (LAS BAT)
 +
*Asteroid Warhead Launcher (W LNCHR)
 +
*Deep Space Manufacturing Facility (FAC/1)
 +
*Gun Emplacement (GPLT) '''(BoP)'''
 +
*Telgorn Shipyard (SHPYD) '''(BoP)'''
 +
*Telgorn Repair Yard (REPYD) '''(BoP)'''
 +
</div>
 +
<div style="clear: both;"> </div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="float: left; width: 290px; margin-left: 10px;">
 +
'''Warships'''
 +
*IPV-1 System Patrol Craft (SPC)
 +
*CR90 Corellian Corvette (CRV)
 +
*''Assassin''-class Corvette (Modified Corvette, M/CRV) '''(BoP)'''
 +
*[[EF76-B Nebulon-class escort frigate|EF76-B ''Nebulon''-class Escort Frigate]] (Nebulon-B Frigate, FRG)
 +
*[[EF76-B2 Nebulon-class escort frigate|EF76-B2 ''Nebulon''-class Escort Frigate]] (Modified Frigate, M/FRG) '''(BoP)'''
 +
*[[Strike-class medium cruiser|''Strike''-class Medium Cruiser]] (STRKC)
 +
*Modified Strike Cruiser (M/SC) '''(BoP)'''
 +
*[[Escort Carrier]] (ESC)
 +
*[[Dreadnaught|''Dreadnaught''-class Heavy Cruiser]] (DREAD)
 +
*MC80a Star Cruiser (CRS)
 +
*MC40a Light Star Cruiser (CRL) '''(BoP)'''
 +
*[[Interdictor|''Immobilizer 418''-class Heavy Cruiser]] (Interdictor Cruiser, INT)
 +
*''Victory I''-class Star Destroyer (VSD)
 +
*[[Imperial I-class Star Destroyer|''Imperial I''-class Star Destroyer]] (ISD)
 +
*[[Super Star Destroyer|''Executor''-class Star Dreadnaught]] (Super Star Destroyer) (SSD) '''(BoP)'''
 +
 
 +
'''Unmanned Objects'''
 +
*Communications Satellite (COMSAT)
 +
*Navigation Buoy (NAV 1)
 +
*Probe (PROBE)
 +
*Mine Type A (Laser)
 +
*Mine Type B (Ion)
 +
*Mine Type C (Laser/Missile)
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="float: left; width: 290px; margin-left: 10px;">
 +
'''Transports & Other Craft'''
 +
*[[Lambda-class T-4a shuttle|''Lambda''-class T-4a Shuttle]] (SHU)
 +
*''Delta''-class JV-7 Escort Shuttle (E/S)
 +
*[[Delta-class DX-9 stormtrooper transport|''Delta''-class DX-9 Stormtrooper Transport]] (TRN)
 +
*[[Gamma-class assault shuttle|''Gamma''-class ATR-6 Assault Transport]] (ATR)
 +
*''Beta''-class ETR-3 Escort Transport (ETR)
 +
*Utility Tug (TUG)
 +
*Combat Utility Vehicle (CUV)
 +
*Heavy Lifter (HLF)
 +
*BFF-1 Bulk Freighter (FRT)
 +
*Cargo Ferry (CARG)
 +
*Modular Conveyor (CNVYR)
 +
*GR-75 Medium Transport (MTRNS)
 +
*Muurian Transport (MUTR)
 +
*YT-1300 (CORT)
 +
 
 +
'''Containers'''
 +
*Class-A Container (CN/A)
 +
*Class-B Container (CN/B)
 +
*Class-C Container (CN/C)
 +
*Class-D Container (CN/D)
 +
*Class-E Container (CN/E)
 +
*Class-F Container (CN/F)
 +
*Class-G Container (CN/G)
 +
*Class-H Container (CN/H)
 +
*Class-I Container (CN/I)
 +
</div>
 +
<div style="clear: both;"> </div>
 +
 
 +
==Balance of Power Campaigns==
 +
<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; clear: both;">
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[[File:XvTAvenger.png|300px|thumb|right|Avenger Squadron chases an enemy shuttle.]]
 +
</div>
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<div style="text-align: center; float: right; width: 275px; margin-left: 10px; clear: both;">
 +
<pre>
 +
IMPERIAL TASK FORCE
 +
VENGEANCE
 +
 
 +
Relentless in its pursuit of
 +
the Rebel insurgency, the
 +
Imperial Fleet has driven the
 +
scattered remnants of the
 +
Alliance into retreat among
 +
the Outer Rim Territories.
  
=== Available craft ===
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Now, in the Airam Sector,
==== Original XvT ====
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far from the might of the
As listed in the in-game Craft Database. Abbreviations are from XvT. '''Bold''' denotes flyable.
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GALACTIC EMPIRE a new
* '''T-65C A2 [[X-Wing]] (X-W)'''
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threat has emerged. The
* '''BTL-A4 [[Y-Wing]] (Y-W)'''
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Rebellion seeks to establish
* '''RZ-1 [[A-Wing]] (A-W)'''
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a new base here from which
* '''[[Z-95 Headhunter]] (Z-95)'''
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to spread their sedition.
* '''[[TIE Fighter]] (T/F)'''
 
* '''[[TIE Interceptor]] (T/I)'''
 
* '''[[TIE Bomber]] (T/B)'''
 
* '''[[TIE Advanced]] (T/A)'''
 
* '''Alpha Class Xg-1 [[Assault Gunboat]] (GUN)'''
 
* [[T-Wing]] (T/W)
 
* [[R-41 Starchaser]] (R-41)
 
* Lambda Class T-4a [[Shuttle]] (SHU)
 
* Delta Class JV-7 [[Escort Shuttle]] (E/S)
 
* Delta Class Dx-9 [[Stormtrooper Transport]] (TRN)
 
* Gamma Class ATR-6 [[Assault Transport]] (ATR)
 
* Beta Class ETR-3 [[Escort Transport]] (ETR)
 
* IPV-1 [[System Patrol Craft]] (SPC)
 
* [[Corellian Corvette]] (CRV)
 
* [[Nebulon-B class Frigate]] (FRG)
 
* [[Imperial Class Star Destroyer]] (ISD)
 
* [[Victory Class Star Destroyer]] (VSD)
 
* [[Interdictor]] Im-418 (INT)
 
* [[MC80a Calamari Cruiser]] (CRS)
 
* [[Strike Cruiser]] (STRKC)
 
* [[Dreadnaught]] (DREAD)
 
* [[Escort Carrier]] (ESC)
 
* Utility [[Tug]] (TUG)
 
* [[Heavy Lifter]] (HLF)
 
* [[Combat Utility Vehicle]] (CUV)
 
* [[YT-1300 Corellian Transport]] (CORT)
 
* [[Muurian Transport]] (MUTR)
 
* Bulk [[Freighter]] (FRT)
 
* [[Cargo Ferry]] (CARG)
 
* Modular [[Conveyor]] (CNVYR)
 
* Class-A Cargo [[Container]] (CN/A), and so on from Class-B (CN/B) through Class-I (CN/I)
 
* XQ1 [[Platform]] (PLT/1), and so on from XQ2 (PLT/2) through XQ6 (PLT/6)
 
* [[Deep Space Manufacturing Facility]] (FAC/1)
 
* [[Asteroid Hangar]] (R&D FC)
 
* [[Asteroid Laser Battery]] (LAS BAT)
 
* [[Asteroid Warhead Launcher]] (W LNCHR)
 
* [[Communications Satellite]]
 
* [[Mine]] Type A, Type B, and Type C
 
* [[Probe]]
 
* Type 1 [[Navigation Buoy]]
 
  
==== Balance of Power ====
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Admiral Senn's fleet, led by
The following craft were added in ''Balance of Power''. '''Bold''' denotes flyable.
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the Super Star Destroyer
 +
Vengeance, has been
 +
ordered to pursue the
 +
Rebels and eliminate this
 +
menace. Spearheading this
 +
campaign are the elite pilots
 +
of Avenger Squadron...
 +
</pre></div>
 +
<div style="float: right; width: 275px; margin-left: 10px; clear: both;">
 +
[[File:XvTHormuuz.png|275px|thumb|right|The Hormuuz platform is about to be evacuated.]]
 +
</div>
 +
<div style="text-align: center; float: right; width: 275px; margin-left: 10px; clear: both;">
 +
<pre>
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SPREADING THE
 +
REBELLION
  
* '''[[B-Wing]] (B-W)'''
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It is a desperate time for the
* [[Modified Corvette]] (M/CRV)
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Rebel Alliance. Driven from
* [[Modified Frigate]] (M/FRG)
+
countless bases by the
* [[Super Star Destroyer]] (SSD)
+
GALACTIC EMPIRE, a small
* [[MC40a Light Calamari Cruiser]] (CRL)
+
band of freedom fighters
* [[Modified Strike Cruiser]] (M/SC)
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retreat to the Outer Rim in
* [[Medium Transport]] (MTRNS)
+
search of a new home... and
* [[Shipyard]] (SHPYD)
+
new allies.
* [[Gun Emplacement]] (GPLT)
 
* [[Repair Yard]] (REPYD)
 
  
== Customizability ==
+
It is here that the Rebels
 +
hope to establish a new base
 +
of operations. Crucial to their
 +
success is the construction
 +
of a new shipyard in the
 +
remote Airam Sector.
 +
 
 +
Pursued by a large Imperial
 +
task force commanded by the
 +
ruthless Admiral Senn, the
 +
very survival of the Rebellion
 +
depends upon the elite pilots
 +
of Rogue Squadron...
 +
</pre></div>
 +
 
 +
The Balance of Power expansion features two campaigns centered in the Airam Sector: one from the Imperial perspective, the other from the Rebel perspective. Each campaign contains fifteen missions playable in single or multiplayer modes, with the player(s) in the role of starfighter pilots.
 +
 
 +
==Imperial Campaign==
 +
* Take Prisoners Near Blair Cluster
 +
: An ambush has been set up at the edge of the Blair Cluster in the Airam Sector, centered around the Interdictor Cruiser ''Compellor''.
 +
* Seize Airam Supply Platform at Goff
 +
: This Airam supply platform must be seized for use as a forward staging point to aid future Imperial operations in the sector.
 +
* Trap and Destroy Rebel Convoy Near Rocrin
 +
: A Rebel convoy is expected to pass through the Rocrin system. Admiral Senn wants their ships scanned for cargo manifests and destroyed.
 +
* Defend INT Compellor Against Rebel Hit & Fade
 +
: The Rebels are attempting to engage the ''Compellor'' in retaliation for the destruction of their convoy.
 +
* Destroy Rebel Starship Component Factory at Mobetta
 +
: Informants mistakenly identified this component factory as a shipyard. It must be boarded and its databanks copied so the yard's true location can be discovered.
 +
* Capture Airam Pirates Near Klaatu
 +
: A resupply convoy will be used as bait for the enemy. Their cargo vessels must be forced to surrender to make capture possible.
 +
* Cover Imperial Starfighter Replenishment at Essebra
 +
: The Imperial Star Destroyer ''Rage'' is to rendezvous with Escort Carrier Urrob for replacement starfighters.
 +
* Retaliation Strike on Airam Repair Yard at Hinda
 +
: The ''Rage'' is exacting retribution upon the Airam for aiding the Rebels. The repair yard in the Hinda system has been selected as the target.
 +
* Rendezvous with Airam Clan Leader at Aiqin 4
 +
: An Airam faction leader has recognized the folly of aiding the Rebels and requests a meeting to discuss incorporation into the Empire.
 +
* Capture Enemy Freighters Near Elbra
 +
: Clan Leader Ilay has promised to assist the Empire, providing the location of a cargo exchange between the Rebels and her rivals among the Airam as her first step.
 +
* Stop Attack on Imperial Repair Yard at Swellen
 +
: The Rebels have been detected near the Imperial repair yard in the Swellen system and an attack is expected shortly. Reinforcements have been requested to protect the yard.
 +
* Protect Resupply of ISD Rage Near Bes
 +
: The Imperial Star Destroyer ''Rage'' is in dire need of new warheads. A convoy has been dispatched to replenish the depleted warhead supplies and must be protected.
 +
* Defeat Rebel/Airam Counterattack Near Bes
 +
: An Airam fleet has ambushed the ISD ''Rage'' and Rebel reinforcements are expected to join the attack.
 +
* Reconnaissance of Nocto System
 +
: Avenger and Talon squadrons, equipped with TIE Advanced starfighters, must reconnoiter the target area to gauge Rebel defenses.
 +
* Destroy Rebel Starship Factory Near Nocto
 +
: The final attack on the Rebel shipyard, led by the Super Star Destroyer ''Vengeance'', is about to begin.
 +
 
 +
==Rebel Campaign==
 +
* Evacuate Rebel Base Near Gelgelar
 +
: Rogue Squadron is to protect the evacuation of the outpost at Gelgelar.
 +
* Protect Arriving Wounded From Gelgelar Base
 +
: The Nebulon-B Frigate ''Redemption'' awaits the transports from Gelgelar, and must be defended.
 +
* Escort Convoy Through the Halbara System
 +
: A convoy loaded with B-Wing starfighters must be protected until it reaches the designated hyperspace point.
 +
* Retrieve Supply Containers From Gelgelar Base
 +
: The base lost to the Empire at Gelgelar must be raided to retrieve supplies left behind during the evacuation.
 +
* Recon Imperial Fleet Near Almaran
 +
: A-Wings have been dispatched to inspect an Imperial fleet passing through a nearby hyperspace point.
 +
* Ambush Imperial Escorts in the Goff System
 +
: An ambush has been staged to destroy Imperial capital ships, using the Mon Calamari Cruiser ''Liberty'' as bait.
 +
* Capture the INT Compellor
 +
: Interdictor Cruiser ''Compellor'' was damaged during the previous operation. It has fled to an Imperial Repair Yard and must be captured.
 +
* Escort Interdictor to Airam Factory Near Mobetta
 +
: The captured ''Compellor'' must be protected until it reaches safety.
 +
* Protect Gravity Well Transfer at Mobetta
 +
: The refit of the Modified Strike Cruiser ''Peregrine'' is nearly complete. It must be protected from possible Imperial patrols at all costs.
 +
* Intercept Imperial Reinforcements Near Derilyn
 +
: Using the gravity well projectors of the newly refitted ''Peregrine'', Imperial reinforcements must be intercepted and destroyed.
 +
* Respond to Attack on Airam Factory at Mobetta
 +
: The Airam factory where the ''Peregrine'' had undergone its refit is under attack by Imperial forces and must be protected.
 +
* Protect Resupply Operation in the Kuras Drift
 +
: Smugglers have offered to provide desperately needed warheads near one of their hidden bases.
 +
* Capture Rival Leader at Aiqin 4
 +
: A renegade Clan Leader of the Airam intends to meet with Imperial officials. She must be captured before she can negotiate with them.
 +
* Rescue Airam Conscripts Near Dega
 +
: An Airam convoy en route to the Super Star Destroyer ''Vengeance'' must be intercepted.
 +
* Destroy the SSD Vengeance
 +
: Super Star Destroyer ''Vengeance'' and Imperial Star Destroyer ''Rage'' have launched an attack on the Alliance shipyard and must be destroyed once and for all
 +
== Installing the game ==
 +
 
 +
The game was originally released in 1997 and it's install program worked like a dream for the computers of the day. However modern day PC's based around 64bit architecture present a problem for the original 16bit installation program which simply will refuse to work. Fortunately a workaround has been provided my Markus Egger.
 +
 
 +
Markus has created custom installer programs for many of the old Lucasarts games, enabling them to be installed on PC's with 64bit CPU's.
 +
 
 +
Visit his page [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games here] to download a custom installer for X-Wing Vs Tie Fighter from the list of those available.
 +
 
 +
NOTE. There are separate downloads for:
 +
 
 +
* Master Game Disc (CD 1)
 +
* Multiplayer Disc (CD 2)
 +
* Balance of Power Mission CD
 +
* X-Wing & TIE Fighter 95 Compatibility Fix
 +
 
 +
You can also find all the instructions on how to use the installers by clicking on the relevant "view" link.
 +
 
 +
== Customization ==
  
 
The way the game was built let it have an ease of customization. As such, custom-built mission packs, craft packs, and various conversions have been created en masse by the XvT community. The Rebel Squadrons took to specializing in the creation of custom built missions arranged into Tours of Duty, and this became one of the backbones of player activity within the club.
 
The way the game was built let it have an ease of customization. As such, custom-built mission packs, craft packs, and various conversions have been created en masse by the XvT community. The Rebel Squadrons took to specializing in the creation of custom built missions arranged into Tours of Duty, and this became one of the backbones of player activity within the club.
  
Those interested in flying custom missions can install the [[RS XvT Mission Pack]].
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Those interested in flying custom missions can install the '''[[RS XvT Mission Pack]]'''.
 +
 
 +
The Rebel Squadrons pilots competed against each other to achieve the highest score on each mission. See the '''[[XvT scoring system]]''' for a listing of how to earn points.
 +
 
 +
'''[[Installing an XvT custom mission]]''' not included in the RS XvT Mission Pack.
  
 
== Game Support ==
 
== Game Support ==
 
*[[Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Gameplay]]
 
*[[Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Single Player Information]]
 
 
*[[Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Multiplayer Information]]
 
*[[Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Multiplayer Information]]
*[[Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Menus]]
 
*[[Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Mods]]
 
 
*[[Installing an XvT custom mission]]
 
*[[Installing an XvT custom mission]]
 +
*[[XvT Combat Tips and Strategies]]
  
 
== Rebel Squadrons Official ITODs ==
 
== Rebel Squadrons Official ITODs ==
 
+
[http://missions.rebelsquadrons.org/XvT RS Missions Database]
 +
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=== Renegade Fleet ===
 
=== Renegade Fleet ===
  
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* [[RgF 412]]
 
* [[RgF 412]]
 
|}
 
|}
 
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</div>
 +
<div style="float: left; width: 300px;">
 
=== Vigilance Starfighter Group ===
 
=== Vigilance Starfighter Group ===
  
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* [[VSG 303b]]
 
* [[VSG 303b]]
 
|}
 
|}
 
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</div>
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<div style="clear: both;"> </div>
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
  
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http://www.iol.ie/~bebco/downloads.htm
 
http://www.iol.ie/~bebco/downloads.htm
  
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[[Category:Activities]]
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[[Category:X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]
 
[[Category:Game information]]
 
[[Category:Game information]]

Latest revision as of 09:20, 4 November 2014

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Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (XvT) was released in April 1997 and was scooped up by Rebel Squadrons pilots. Later, in November of the same year, an expansion called Balance of Power (BoP) was released, providing additional individual scenarios as well as two 15-mission long campaigns, each telling opposite sides of the conflict. With the game leading the way into multiplayer gaming for Star Wars flight sims, the Rebel Squadrons was able to become a strong, competitive club during competitions.

Game Features

A TEST OF SKILL

The galaxy is engulfed in the
flames of Civil War. In the vast
reaches between the stars
great battles erupt with searing
laser blasts and fiery
explosions.

Amidst the Empire's Star
Destroyers and the Rebellion's
Mon Calamari cruisers dart
small craft of incredible power
and speed... the starfighters.

Through the skill and bravery
of the men and women who
pilot these deadly craft, the
outcome ultimately will be
decided.

Included with the game were:

  • 9 flyable craft (10 in Balance of Power), including
    • Rebel Craft
      • T-65C A2 X-wing (X-W)
      • BTL-A4 Y-wing (Y-W)
      • RZ-1 A-wing (A-W)
      • Z-95 Headhunter (Z-95)
      • B-wing (B-W) (Included with Balance of Power)
    • Imperial Craft
      • TIE Fighter (T/F)
      • TIE Interceptor (T/I)
      • TIE Bomber (T/B)
      • TIE Advanced (T/A)
      • Assault Gunboat (GUN)
  • Several other fighters, freighters, and capital ships (complete list below)
  • Numerous missions, including
    • Training scenarios
    • Dogfight simulations and tournaments
    • Combat Scenarios and battles
    • Two 15-mission long campaigns including 4 cutscenes each (Balance of Power)

Featured Craft


Below are all the different ships, stations, and other objects seen in X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter. (BoP) indicates an object is only available with Balance of Power.

10 Flyable Craft

  • RZ-1 A-Wing (A-W)
  • B-Wing (B-W) (BoP)
  • T-65C A2 X-Wing (X-W)
  • BTL-A4 Y-Wing (Y-W)
  • Z-95 Headhunter (Z-95)
  • TIE/ad Starfighter (TIE Advanced, T/A)
  • TIE/sa Bomber (TIE Bomber, T/B)
  • TIE/ln Starfighter (TIE Fighter, T/F)
  • TIE/In Interceptor (TIE Interceptor, T/I)
  • Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing (Assault Gunboat, GUN)

Other Fighters

  • T-Wing Interceptor (T/W)
  • R-41 Starchaser (R-41)

Stations & Emplacements

  • XQ1 Platform (PLT/1)
  • XQ2 Platform (PLT/2)
  • XQ3 Platform (PLT/3)
  • XQ4 Platform (PLT/4)
  • XQ5 Platform (PLT/5)
  • XQ6 Platform (PLT/6)
  • Asteroid Hangar (R&D FC)
  • Asteroid Laser Battery (LAS BAT)
  • Asteroid Warhead Launcher (W LNCHR)
  • Deep Space Manufacturing Facility (FAC/1)
  • Gun Emplacement (GPLT) (BoP)
  • Telgorn Shipyard (SHPYD) (BoP)
  • Telgorn Repair Yard (REPYD) (BoP)

Warships

Unmanned Objects

  • Communications Satellite (COMSAT)
  • Navigation Buoy (NAV 1)
  • Probe (PROBE)
  • Mine Type A (Laser)
  • Mine Type B (Ion)
  • Mine Type C (Laser/Missile)

Transports & Other Craft

Containers

  • Class-A Container (CN/A)
  • Class-B Container (CN/B)
  • Class-C Container (CN/C)
  • Class-D Container (CN/D)
  • Class-E Container (CN/E)
  • Class-F Container (CN/F)
  • Class-G Container (CN/G)
  • Class-H Container (CN/H)
  • Class-I Container (CN/I)

Balance of Power Campaigns

Avenger Squadron chases an enemy shuttle.
IMPERIAL TASK FORCE
VENGEANCE

Relentless in its pursuit of
the Rebel insurgency, the
Imperial Fleet has driven the
scattered remnants of the
Alliance into retreat among
the Outer Rim Territories.

Now, in the Airam Sector,
far from the might of the
GALACTIC EMPIRE a new
threat has emerged. The
Rebellion seeks to establish
a new base here from which
to spread their sedition.

Admiral Senn's fleet, led by
the Super Star Destroyer
Vengeance, has been
ordered to pursue the
Rebels and eliminate this
menace. Spearheading this
campaign are the elite pilots
of Avenger Squadron...
The Hormuuz platform is about to be evacuated.
SPREADING THE
REBELLION

It is a desperate time for the
Rebel Alliance. Driven from
countless bases by the
GALACTIC EMPIRE, a small
band of freedom fighters
retreat to the Outer Rim in
search of a new home... and
new allies.

It is here that the Rebels
hope to establish a new base
of operations. Crucial to their
success is the construction
of a new shipyard in the
remote Airam Sector.

Pursued by a large Imperial
task force commanded by the
ruthless Admiral Senn, the
very survival of the Rebellion
depends upon the elite pilots
of Rogue Squadron...

The Balance of Power expansion features two campaigns centered in the Airam Sector: one from the Imperial perspective, the other from the Rebel perspective. Each campaign contains fifteen missions playable in single or multiplayer modes, with the player(s) in the role of starfighter pilots.

Imperial Campaign

  • Take Prisoners Near Blair Cluster
An ambush has been set up at the edge of the Blair Cluster in the Airam Sector, centered around the Interdictor Cruiser Compellor.
  • Seize Airam Supply Platform at Goff
This Airam supply platform must be seized for use as a forward staging point to aid future Imperial operations in the sector.
  • Trap and Destroy Rebel Convoy Near Rocrin
A Rebel convoy is expected to pass through the Rocrin system. Admiral Senn wants their ships scanned for cargo manifests and destroyed.
  • Defend INT Compellor Against Rebel Hit & Fade
The Rebels are attempting to engage the Compellor in retaliation for the destruction of their convoy.
  • Destroy Rebel Starship Component Factory at Mobetta
Informants mistakenly identified this component factory as a shipyard. It must be boarded and its databanks copied so the yard's true location can be discovered.
  • Capture Airam Pirates Near Klaatu
A resupply convoy will be used as bait for the enemy. Their cargo vessels must be forced to surrender to make capture possible.
  • Cover Imperial Starfighter Replenishment at Essebra
The Imperial Star Destroyer Rage is to rendezvous with Escort Carrier Urrob for replacement starfighters.
  • Retaliation Strike on Airam Repair Yard at Hinda
The Rage is exacting retribution upon the Airam for aiding the Rebels. The repair yard in the Hinda system has been selected as the target.
  • Rendezvous with Airam Clan Leader at Aiqin 4
An Airam faction leader has recognized the folly of aiding the Rebels and requests a meeting to discuss incorporation into the Empire.
  • Capture Enemy Freighters Near Elbra
Clan Leader Ilay has promised to assist the Empire, providing the location of a cargo exchange between the Rebels and her rivals among the Airam as her first step.
  • Stop Attack on Imperial Repair Yard at Swellen
The Rebels have been detected near the Imperial repair yard in the Swellen system and an attack is expected shortly. Reinforcements have been requested to protect the yard.
  • Protect Resupply of ISD Rage Near Bes
The Imperial Star Destroyer Rage is in dire need of new warheads. A convoy has been dispatched to replenish the depleted warhead supplies and must be protected.
  • Defeat Rebel/Airam Counterattack Near Bes
An Airam fleet has ambushed the ISD Rage and Rebel reinforcements are expected to join the attack.
  • Reconnaissance of Nocto System
Avenger and Talon squadrons, equipped with TIE Advanced starfighters, must reconnoiter the target area to gauge Rebel defenses.
  • Destroy Rebel Starship Factory Near Nocto
The final attack on the Rebel shipyard, led by the Super Star Destroyer Vengeance, is about to begin.

Rebel Campaign

  • Evacuate Rebel Base Near Gelgelar
Rogue Squadron is to protect the evacuation of the outpost at Gelgelar.
  • Protect Arriving Wounded From Gelgelar Base
The Nebulon-B Frigate Redemption awaits the transports from Gelgelar, and must be defended.
  • Escort Convoy Through the Halbara System
A convoy loaded with B-Wing starfighters must be protected until it reaches the designated hyperspace point.
  • Retrieve Supply Containers From Gelgelar Base
The base lost to the Empire at Gelgelar must be raided to retrieve supplies left behind during the evacuation.
  • Recon Imperial Fleet Near Almaran
A-Wings have been dispatched to inspect an Imperial fleet passing through a nearby hyperspace point.
  • Ambush Imperial Escorts in the Goff System
An ambush has been staged to destroy Imperial capital ships, using the Mon Calamari Cruiser Liberty as bait.
  • Capture the INT Compellor
Interdictor Cruiser Compellor was damaged during the previous operation. It has fled to an Imperial Repair Yard and must be captured.
  • Escort Interdictor to Airam Factory Near Mobetta
The captured Compellor must be protected until it reaches safety.
  • Protect Gravity Well Transfer at Mobetta
The refit of the Modified Strike Cruiser Peregrine is nearly complete. It must be protected from possible Imperial patrols at all costs.
  • Intercept Imperial Reinforcements Near Derilyn
Using the gravity well projectors of the newly refitted Peregrine, Imperial reinforcements must be intercepted and destroyed.
  • Respond to Attack on Airam Factory at Mobetta
The Airam factory where the Peregrine had undergone its refit is under attack by Imperial forces and must be protected.
  • Protect Resupply Operation in the Kuras Drift
Smugglers have offered to provide desperately needed warheads near one of their hidden bases.
  • Capture Rival Leader at Aiqin 4
A renegade Clan Leader of the Airam intends to meet with Imperial officials. She must be captured before she can negotiate with them.
  • Rescue Airam Conscripts Near Dega
An Airam convoy en route to the Super Star Destroyer Vengeance must be intercepted.
  • Destroy the SSD Vengeance
Super Star Destroyer Vengeance and Imperial Star Destroyer Rage have launched an attack on the Alliance shipyard and must be destroyed once and for all

Installing the game

The game was originally released in 1997 and it's install program worked like a dream for the computers of the day. However modern day PC's based around 64bit architecture present a problem for the original 16bit installation program which simply will refuse to work. Fortunately a workaround has been provided my Markus Egger.

Markus has created custom installer programs for many of the old Lucasarts games, enabling them to be installed on PC's with 64bit CPU's.

Visit his page here to download a custom installer for X-Wing Vs Tie Fighter from the list of those available.

NOTE. There are separate downloads for:

  • Master Game Disc (CD 1)
  • Multiplayer Disc (CD 2)
  • Balance of Power Mission CD
  • X-Wing & TIE Fighter 95 Compatibility Fix

You can also find all the instructions on how to use the installers by clicking on the relevant "view" link.

Customization

The way the game was built let it have an ease of customization. As such, custom-built mission packs, craft packs, and various conversions have been created en masse by the XvT community. The Rebel Squadrons took to specializing in the creation of custom built missions arranged into Tours of Duty, and this became one of the backbones of player activity within the club.

Those interested in flying custom missions can install the RS XvT Mission Pack.

The Rebel Squadrons pilots competed against each other to achieve the highest score on each mission. See the XvT scoring system for a listing of how to earn points.

Installing an XvT custom mission not included in the RS XvT Mission Pack.

Game Support

Rebel Squadrons Official ITODs

RS Missions Database

External Links

LucasArts Patch

http://support.lucasarts.com/patches/xvt.htm


GameSpot

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/sim/xwingvstiefighter/

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/sim/xwingvstiefighterbop/ (Balance of Power)


Game-Revolution Demo

http://www.game-revolution.com/download/pc/action/xwing.htm


TF.N Java version:

http://www.theforce.net/games/apps/xvstie/xvtiegame.shtml

http://www.theforce.net/games/apps/xvstie/xvstie2.shtml


GameWinners:

http://www.gamewinners.com/DOSWIN/blxwingvstiefighter.htm

http://www.gamewinners.com/DOSWIN/blxwingvstiefighterbalancepower.htm (Balance of Power)


IntelliGamer Review:

http://www.intelligamer.com/sims/xvt/xvt.asp


Mission Editing Studio

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Haven/4173/xvt.html


MobyGames

http://www.mobygames.com/game/sheet/gameId,244/


Mods and Missions

http://www.pseudorandom.co.uk/2000/paradox/xvt/


Totally Games

http://www.totallygames.com/games/xwing.htm


GamesExplorer

http://www.gamesexplorer.net/cheats/pc/x/0/3169/x-wing_vs._tie_fighter.html


GameFAQs

http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/data/24112.html


Ferrago Missions

http://www.ferrago.com/dir/action/space_combat/star_wars_games/x-wing_series/x-wing_vs_tie_fighter/modifications_and_add-ons/


Fox Wing

http://www.iol.ie/~bebco/downloads.htm