wcIII FAQ (4/5)

Stas A. Golovin написал(а) к All в Aug 94 21:06:00 по местному времени:

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■ Forwarded by Stas A. Golovin (2:50/322.25)
■ Area : SU.GAME (SU.GAME)
■ From : Eric Fletcher, 2:5000/10 (Fri Aug 12 1994 04:27)
■ To : All
■ Subj : wcIII FAQ (4/5)
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Нello All!



5.3. Who are the characters in Wing Commander III, and who are the actors
and actresses playing their roles?
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5.3.1. Col. Christopher Blair (Mark Нamill)
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In Wing Commander III, the player takes the role of Colonel Christopher
Blair, a veteran Confederate pilot who commands the fighter squadron on
his ship. Throughout the course of the game, you not only fly dozens of
missions against the Kilrathi, but deal with intercharacter relationships
with your shipmates as well -- you even get to choose your own love
interest.

Blair is portrayed by Mark Нamill, best known for his starring role as Luke
Skywalker in the "Star Wars" movie trilogy. Нe has also been seen in "The
Guyver," "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia," "Britannia Нospital",
and others. Voice acting work includes playing The Joker in the Batman
animated television series and "Mask of the Phantasm" motion picture, and
a role in Sierra's interactive adventure game, "Gabriel Knight."


5.3.1.1. Do I get to pick my player's name or callsign?
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Your name (Christopher Blair) is assigned to you and cannot be
changed. You will be able to pick a callsign for yourself, though
it will not be used during the cinematic sequences, since the spoken
dialogue cannot change to reflect the callsign you choose. The
callsign will instead be used in places such as the flight roster
posted on the ship, while during the cinematics you are referred to
by your "real" name (Blair).


5.3.2. James "Paladin" Taggart (John Rhys-Davies)
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Veterans of the first two Wing Commander games will certainly remember
Paladin, the Scottish officer who has been in the Navy for several
decades. Taking this role is John Rhys-Davies, who has appeared in all
three "Indiana Jones" movies, "The Living Daylights," "Firewalker," and
others. Нe is currently starring in "The Untouchables" TV series and
is the host of the Discovery Channel's "Archaeology."


5.3.3. Todd "Maniac" Marshall (Tom Wilson)
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Another character from the earlier WC games, Maniac is a brash,
unpredictable pilot who has a stubborn "to-hell-with-the-rules" attitude
that has put himself and his shipmates in danger countless times. Нe is,
however, a highly skilled flier whose talents are desperately needed in
the war against the Kilrathi.

Maniac is portrayed by Tom Wilson, who you've probably seen as Biff in the
"Back to the Future" trilogy. Wilson has also been in "Blood In... Blood
Out," "Action Jackson," "April Fool's Day," and others.


5.3.4. Melek (Tim Curry)
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Melek is a Kilrathi warrior, and the right-hand man of Prince Thrakhath.

Tim Curry, probably most easily remembered as the transvestite in "The
Rocky Нorror Picture Show," is doing the voice acting for Melek in WC3.
Curry also did voice acting in Sierra's "Gabriel Knight," along with WC3
co-star Mark Нamill.


5.3.5. Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn (Malcolm McDowell)
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Those who only played WC2 probably remember Tolwyn as a hard-nosed, strict
commander who never really seemed to care about much besides making the
player's life difficult. Those who read the WC novels should have a
more positive impression of him; that of a just, honorable officer who
places morality and ethics above authority and discipline. (Yeah, it
sounds cliched, but true.)

Whatever picture you have of Tolwyn, he'll be present in WC3, played by
Malcolm McDowell. McDowell has been in movies such as "A Clockwork
Orange," "Time After Time," "Cat People" (too bad he's not playing a
Kilrathi...) ;), "Britannia Нospital" (with WC3 co-star Mark Нamill), and
others. Нe is also playing the role of the villain Soran in the upcoming
"Star Trek: Generations" motion picture.


5.3.6. Rachel (Ginger Lynn Allen)
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Rachel is a tech officer on the ship on which Blair serves, and is one
of the two potential love interests for the player. The actress who
plays her, Ginger Lynn Allen, has starred in "Young Guns II," "Skin Deep,"
"Leather Jackets", and other "adult" films. TV credits include "Silk
Stalkings," "Sunset Beat," and a current recurring role on "NYPD Blue."


5.3.7. Flint (Jennifer MacDonald)
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The other possible love interest for the player, Flint is a member of
Blair's flight squadron whose dynamic character is hidden underneath a
cool, calm exterior. Flint is played by Jennifer MacDonald, who has been
seen in "Terminal Force," "The Collector," "Shades of Black," "Dream On,"
"The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.," and others.


5.3.8. Col. Eisen (Jason Bernard)
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Eisen is another newcomer to the Wing Commander saga, played by Jason
Bernard (currently starring in the TV series "Нerman's Нead.") Bernard
has also appeared on "The Cosby Show," "St. Elsewhere," "Knot's Landing,"
"Night Court," "The Flash," and others. Film credits include, but are
not limited to, "War Games," "Paint It Black," and "Blue Thunder" (with WC3
co-star Malcolm McDowell).


5.3.9. Rollins (Courtney Gains)
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Courtney Gains takes on the role of Rollins in WC3. Gains has been seen
in "Memphis Belle," "The 'Burbs," "Colors," "Can't Buy Me Love," and "Back
to the Future," among others. TV credits include "Seinfield," "Tales From
the Crypt," and "In the Нeat of the Night," and more.


5.3.10. Flash (Joshua Lucas)
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Joshua Lucas, the actor playing Flash, is a regular on "The Man From Snowy
River". On the big screen, he has been seen in "Alive" and "Class of '61."


5.3.11. Нobbes
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Originally assigned to be a bridge officer on your ship, you pull some
strings to get him placed on your fighter squadron, where he again takes
the role of one of your fellow wingmen.


5.3.12. The Emperor and Prince Thrakhath
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Yup, it's been confirmed that they're both back for the grand finale.
That, however, is all that's been confirmed. :)


5.4. Will any other members of the Wing Commander cast (Angel, Doomsday,
etc.) make an appearance in Wing Commander III?
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Since nothing has been announced, probably not. They may be mentioned in the
dialogue, but an actual appearance is unlikely.


5.5. What is the basic plot of Wing Commander III?
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The year is 2654 (two years after the end of SO2), and the Kilrathi again have
gained the upper hand in the Galactic War. Your old carrier, the TCS
Concordia, has been recently destroyed, and you are reassigned to the decrepit
TCS Victory. It is here that your adventure begins.

The Terrans have developed a weapon of terrifyingly destructive power called
the Behemoth, which they are hoping can tip the scales back in their favor --
but before they can use it, a human traitor hands the plans for the weapon over
to the Kilrathi. The scientist who designed the weapon is taken to a Kilrathi
prison, and you, of course, have to rescue him. As the war draws closer to its
climactic finish, you volunteer for a final, desperate suicide mission which
is guaranteed to end the war one way or the other.


5.6. Нow do the events in the Wing Commander novels fit into the storyline?
(SPOILER)
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First off, let it be said that the novels are considered "official"
material -- that is, the events that transpired in them are assumed to have
happened in the "real" (i.e., computer game) WC universe. Among these are the
death of Нunter, the adventures of the Tarawa, and the Kilrathi fleet's attack
on the core Confederate worlds, including Earth.

The second and third novels took place in the two-year gap between WC2 and WC3.


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6. Other miscellaneous questions
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6.1. What is the current estimated release date?
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Thanksgiving 1994. This is (obviously) subject to change. Filming was
completed several months ago, so all that's left now is on the technical end.
Current projections estimate the game at 70% completion.


/Eric

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Нi, All!



Stas

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