X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
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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Game Features
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)
- Alpha Class Xg-1 Star Wing Assault Gunboat (GUN)
- Rebel Craft
- Several other fighters, freighters, and capital ships
- Numerous missions, including
- Training scenarios
- Dogfight simulations and tournaments
- Combat Scenarios and battles
- 15-mission long campaigns including 4 cutscenes each (Balance of Power)
Available craft
Original XvT
As listed in the in-game Craft Database. Abbreviations are from XvT. Bold denotes flyable.
- T-65C A2 X-Wing (X-W)
- BTL-A4 Y-Wing (Y-W)
- RZ-1 A-Wing (A-W)
- Z-95 Headhunter (Z-95)
- 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
The following craft were added in Balance of Power. Bold denotes flyable.
- B-Wing (B-W)
- Modified Corvette (M/CRV)
- Modified Frigate (M/FRG)
- Super Star Destroyer (SSD)
- MC40a Light Calamari Cruiser (CRL)
- Modified Strike Cruiser (M/SC)
- Medium Transport (MTRNS)
- Shipyard (SHPYD)
- Gun Emplacement (GPLT)
- Repair Yard (REPYD)
Customizability
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.
Game Support
- Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Gameplay
- Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Single Player Information
- Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Multiplayer Information
- Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Menus
- Xwing vs. Tie Fighter Mods
- Installing an XvT custom mission
Rebel Squadrons Official ITODs
Renegade Fleet
RgF Tour 1 | RgF Tour 2 | RgF Tour 3 | RgF Tour 4 |
Vigilance Starfighter Group
RS Tour 1 | RS Tour 2 | VSG Tour 3 |
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
Fox Wing