Man, I loved the original Star Wolves. The third entry in this Russian series is so low in profile (at least at this end of the world), I didn't even know it existed. GameZone has kicked up a review, although most of the complaints would apply to the first game so it's hard to compare. The score is 4/10 and here's a snip. Star Wolves 3 - Civil War for PC Cheats - Cheatbook is the resource for the latest tips, unlockables, cheat codes, easter eggs, hints and secrets to get the edge to win. PTS-19 'Star Wolf' (and another modification of Star Wolf mothership) Prototype cruise Lion Mk2 Mass produced crusier Lion Mk2 Manticore old model of Star Wolf mothership As you see there is some choice of motherships, but depend from way you choose in story and that is far better than 1st game star wolves where was only one ship durning whole.
| Star Wolves | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | X-bow Software |
| Publisher(s) | 1C Company |
| Director(s) | Aleksey Kozyrev |
| Designer(s) | Dmitry Gulin |
| Programmer(s) | Sergey Semenov |
| Writer(s) | Dmitry Gulin Aleksey Kozyrev Paul Kondrashov Max Bodrikov |
| Composer(s) | Max Kachanoff Artem Kolpakov |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Retail GamersGate[1]
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| Genre(s) | Real-time tactics RPG Space simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Star Wolves (Russian: Звездные волки) is a real-time, futuristic video game developed by Russian video game developer X-bow Software combining role-playing and real-time tactics gameplay. It was first published in 2004 in Russia by 1C Company, and later in 2005 and 2006 in other parts of Europe and North America, respectively. A sequel, Star Wolves 2, was published in Russia in 2006 and in North America in 2007. Star Wolves 2: Civil War is the latest game in the series (in EU and NA regions it is known as Star Wolves 3: Civil War).
Gameplay[edit]
The game features a mix of role-playing and tactical elements,[2] and is centered around controlling a mothership and small armada of fighter craft in real-time using the mouse in a manner very similar to Homeworld. Ships are piloted by characters whose skills advance as the game progresses. The player is able to select from a number of skill specializations for each character, making each character unique.[2] Players can likewise customize each ship's armament and purchase new equipment on the open and black markets. At various times in the game, new characters will join the player's party so that the team becomes larger and more diverse.
Plot[edit]
The game is set in the future after mankind has journeyed into outer space and formed an interstellar empire. During the course of the game the Empire becomes threatened by an alien species as well as the huge mega-corporations that have grown to control more and more of people's lives. The player is tasked with forming a rag-tag band of mercenaries to take on missions for the various factions, as well playing his or her own hand in humanity's destiny.
Development[edit]
The game was originally envisioned as a turn-based successor to Homeworld, but continued development saw an increased focus on characters and the addition of the 'Smart Pause' feature found in such games as Baldur's Gate.[2]
Reception[edit]
Star Wolves' Metacritic score and MobyRank (two composite scores of professional video game reviews) are 61 and 73 as of January, 2009.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^'Six New Games Available Now via Gamersgate.net'. GamersHell. December 2, 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^ abcJonric (January 31, 2005). 'Star Wolves Interview'. RPG Vault. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^'Star Wolves (pc: 2005): Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
- ^'Star Wolves for Windows - MobyGames'. MobyGames. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
Star Wolves 3 Best Mothership
A mother ship, mothership or mother-ship is a large vehicle that leads, serves, or carries other smaller vehicles. A mother ship may be a maritime ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.
Examples include bombers converted to carry experimental aircraft to altitudes where they can conduct their research (such as the B-52 carrying the X-15), or ships that carry small submarines to an area of ocean to be explored (such as the Atlantis II carrying the Alvin).
Serial numbers on the vz. 50 start at 650,001, starting from the discontinued serial number range of the vz. Pistols manufactured at the Strakonice factory end in the 740,000 range. Pistols manufactured at Uherský Brod have 5-digit serial numbers preceded by a letter. That letter can change in the middle of a serial number series! CZ Introduces the Brno Rifles line. The Brno Rifles line is the newest brand in the CZ-USA family. Brno Rifles is a high end line of fixed breach firearms from the historic arms manufacturing plant in Brno, Czech Republic. Brno Rifle Serial Numbers Model 70. Cz serial numbers for handguns. Year: Serial Number at Start of Year: Number Produced: 1935: 1: 19: 1936: 20: 2218: 1937: 2239: 9334: 1938: 11574: 6270: 1939: 17845: 6146: 1940: 23992: 7683: 1941. A: Each CZ firearm has the year of manufacture stamped on the firearm itself. For many years, pistol marks were located in a small oval behind the extractor/ejection port. Recent production has moved that to just in front of the serial number on the slide.
A mother ship may also be used to recover smaller craft, or go its own way after releasing them.
A smaller vessel serving or caring for larger craft is usually called a tender.
Etymology[edit]
In many Asian languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indonesian, the word mothership (Chinese: 母舰, Japanese: 母艦, Korean: 모함, Indonesian: Kapal induk, literally 'mother' + '(war)ship') typically refers to an aircraft carrier, which is translated as 'aircraft/aviation mothership' (Chinese: 航空母舰, Japanese: 航空母艦, Korean: 항공모함, Malay: Kapal induk pesawat udara).
Maritime craft[edit]
During World War II, the German Type XIV submarine or Milchkuh (Milk cow) was a type of large submarine used to resupply the U-boats.
Mother ships can carry small submersibles and submarines to an area of ocean to be explored (such as the Atlantis II carrying the Alvin).
Star Wolves' Metacritic score and MobyRank (two composite scores of professional video game reviews) are 61 and 73 as of January, 2009.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^'Six New Games Available Now via Gamersgate.net'. GamersHell. December 2, 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^ abcJonric (January 31, 2005). 'Star Wolves Interview'. RPG Vault. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^'Star Wolves (pc: 2005): Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
- ^'Star Wolves for Windows - MobyGames'. MobyGames. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
Star Wolves 3 Best Mothership
A mother ship, mothership or mother-ship is a large vehicle that leads, serves, or carries other smaller vehicles. A mother ship may be a maritime ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.
Examples include bombers converted to carry experimental aircraft to altitudes where they can conduct their research (such as the B-52 carrying the X-15), or ships that carry small submarines to an area of ocean to be explored (such as the Atlantis II carrying the Alvin).
Serial numbers on the vz. 50 start at 650,001, starting from the discontinued serial number range of the vz. Pistols manufactured at the Strakonice factory end in the 740,000 range. Pistols manufactured at Uherský Brod have 5-digit serial numbers preceded by a letter. That letter can change in the middle of a serial number series! CZ Introduces the Brno Rifles line. The Brno Rifles line is the newest brand in the CZ-USA family. Brno Rifles is a high end line of fixed breach firearms from the historic arms manufacturing plant in Brno, Czech Republic. Brno Rifle Serial Numbers Model 70. Cz serial numbers for handguns. Year: Serial Number at Start of Year: Number Produced: 1935: 1: 19: 1936: 20: 2218: 1937: 2239: 9334: 1938: 11574: 6270: 1939: 17845: 6146: 1940: 23992: 7683: 1941. A: Each CZ firearm has the year of manufacture stamped on the firearm itself. For many years, pistol marks were located in a small oval behind the extractor/ejection port. Recent production has moved that to just in front of the serial number on the slide.
A mother ship may also be used to recover smaller craft, or go its own way after releasing them.
A smaller vessel serving or caring for larger craft is usually called a tender.
Etymology[edit]
In many Asian languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indonesian, the word mothership (Chinese: 母舰, Japanese: 母艦, Korean: 모함, Indonesian: Kapal induk, literally 'mother' + '(war)ship') typically refers to an aircraft carrier, which is translated as 'aircraft/aviation mothership' (Chinese: 航空母舰, Japanese: 航空母艦, Korean: 항공모함, Malay: Kapal induk pesawat udara).
Maritime craft[edit]
During World War II, the German Type XIV submarine or Milchkuh (Milk cow) was a type of large submarine used to resupply the U-boats.
Mother ships can carry small submersibles and submarines to an area of ocean to be explored (such as the Atlantis II carrying the Alvin).
Somalian pirates use mother ships to extend the reach of their attacking speed boats into the Indian Ocean.
Aircraft[edit]
In aviation, motherships have been used in the airborne aircraft carrier, air launch and captive carry roles. Some large long-range aircraft act as motherships to parasite aircraft. A mothership may also form the larger component of a composite aircraft.
Airborne aircraft carriers[edit]
During the age of the great airships, the United States built two rigid airships, USS Akron(ZRS-4) and USS Macon(ZRS-5), with onboard hangars able to house a number of Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk biplane fighters. These airborne aircraft carriers operated successfully for several years.[1] These airships utilized an internal hangar bay using a 'trapeze' to hold the aircraft.[2]
Air launch[edit]
In the air launch role, a large carrier aircraft or mother ship carries a smaller payload aircraft to a launch point and then releases it.
During World War II the Japanese Mitsubishi G4M bomber was used to carry the rocket-powered Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka aircraft, used for kamikaze attacks, within range of a target ship. Germany also planned a jet-carrying bomber, called the Daimler-Benz Project C.
In the US, NASA has used converted bombers as launch platforms for experimental aircraft. Notable among these was the use during the 1960s of a modified Boeing B-52 Stratofortress for the repeated launching of the North American X-15.
Captive carry[edit]
In a captive carry arrangement the payload craft, such as a rocket, missile, aeroplane or spaceplane, does not separate from the carrier aircraft.
Captive carry is typically used to conduct initial testing on a new airframe or system, before it is ready for free flight[3][4][5]
Captive carry is sometimes also used to transport an aircraft or spacecraft on a ferry flight. Notable examples include:
- A pair of modified Boeing 747s known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, were used by NASA to transport the Space Shuttle orbiter and to launch the orbiter for flight tests.[6]
- The Soviet Union developed and used the Antonov An-225Mriya to ferry the Buran spacecraft.
Parasite carriers[edit]
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Some large long-range aircraft have been modified as motherships in order to carry parasite aircraft which support the mothership by extending its role, for example for reconnaissance, or acting in a support role such as fighter defence.[7][8]
The first experiments with rigid airships to launch and recover fighters were carried out during World War I.
The British experimented with the 23-class airships from that time. Then in the 1920s, as part of the 'Airship Development Programme', they used the R33 for experiments. A de Havilland Humming Bird light aeroplane with a hook fitted was slung beneath it.[9] In October 1925 Squadron Leader Rollo Haig, was released from the R33, and then reattached.[10] Later that year, the attempt was repeated and the Humming Bird remained attached until the airship landed.In 1926, it carried two Gloster Grebe fighters releasing them at the Pulham and Cardington airship stations.[11]
In America, USS Los Angeles (ZR-3), used for prototype testing for the Akron and Macon airborne aircraft carriers.
During World War II the Soviet Tupolev-Vakhmistrov Zveno project developed converted Tupolev TB-1 and TB-3 aircraft to carry and launch up to five smaller craft, typically in roles such as fighter escort or fighter-bomber.
During the early days of the jet age, fighter aircraft could not fly long distances and still match point-defence fighters or interceptors in dogfighting. The solution was long-range bombers that would carry or tow their escort fighters.
The later American FICON-equipped modified B-36 Peacemaker bombers.[7] The B-29 Superfortress and B-36 bombers were tested as carriers for the RF-84K Thunderflash (FICON project) and XF-85 Goblin fighters.
In November 2014, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) requested industry proposals for a system in which small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) would be launched and recovered by their existing conventional large aircraft, including the B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer bombers and C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III transports.[12]
Composites[edit]
In a composite aircraft, two or more component aircraft take off as a single unit and later separate. The British Short S.21 Maia experimental flying boat served as the mother ship component of the Short Mayo Composite two-plane maritime trans-Atlantic project design in the 1930s.[7][13]
Spacecraft[edit]
The mother ship concept was used in Moon landings performed in the 1960s. Both the 1962 American Ranger and the 1966 Soviet Luna unmanned landers were spherical capsules designed to be ejected at the last moment from mother ships that carried them to the Moon, and crashed onto its surface. In the manned Apollo program, astronauts in the Lunar Module left the Command/Service Module mother ship in lunar orbit, descended to the surface, and returned to dock in a lunar orbit rendezvous with the mother ship once more for the return to Earth.[14]
The Scaled Composites White Knight series of aircraft are designed to launch spacecraft which they carry underneath them.
In popular culture[edit]
UFO lore[edit]
There have been numerous sightings of UFOs claimed to be mother ships, many in the U.S. during the summer of 1947. A woman in Palmdale, California, was quoted by contemporary press as describing a 'mother saucer (with a) bunch of little saucers playing around it'.[15] The term mothership was also popularized in UFO lore by contacteeGeorge Adamski, who claimed in the 1950s to sometimes see large cigar-shaped Venusian motherships, out of which flew smaller-sized flying saucer scout ships. Adamski claimed to have met and befriended the pilots of these scout ships, including a Venusian named Orthon.[16]
Science fiction[edit]
The concept of a mother ship also occurs in science fiction, extending the idea to spaceships that serve as the equivalent of flagships among a fleet. In this context, mother ship is often spelled as one word: mothership. A mothership may be large enough that its body contains a station for the rest of the fleet.[17]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Jones, L.S.; US Naval Fighters, Aero Publishers 1977.
- ^'Plane Hitched To Dirigible by Hook in Flight' Popular Mechanics, August 1930
- ^'Lockheed LRASM completes captive carry tests', Flightglobal (Retrieved 29 Sept 2014)
- ^Munro, Krus and Llewellyn; 'Captive carry testing as a means for rapid evaluation of handling qualities', ICAS, 2002
- ^'X-34 Rocket Plane Takes to the Sky as Part of Safety Check', NASA (Retrieved 29 Sept 2014)
- ^'NASA Armstrong Fact Sheet: Space Shuttles – Space Shuttles and the Dryden Flight Research Center', NASA (Retrieved 29 Sept 2014)
- ^ abcWinchester, J. (Ed.); Concept Aircraft, Grange 2005.
- ^Jones, L.S.; US Fighters, Aero Publishers 1975, Page 224.
- ^'RSS GFAAG: 1921–1928: 'The Breakaway''. Aht.ndirect.co.uk. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^'R.33 as Aircraft Carrier', Flight: 698, 22 October 1926
- ^'R.33 as Aircraft Carrier'(PDF), Flight: 703, 28 October 1926
- ^Unmanned And Manned Aircraft Will Have To Learn To Rely On Each Other – Aviationweek.com, 25 November 2014
- ^Norris, G.; Profile Publications Number 84: The Short Empire Boats, Profile Publications 1966.
- ^Gatland, Kenneth (1976). Manned Spacecraft (Second ed.). New York: Macmillan. pp. 63–85.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- ^Hall, Mark A. and Wendy Connors. 'Alfred Loedding & the Great Flying Saucer Wave of 1947', p. 55, quoting from the Palmdale South Antelope Valley Press, 10 July 1947, p. 1
- ^Scott-Blair, Michael (13 August 2003). 'Palomar campground expanding its universe'. SignOnSanDiego.com. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^Evans, Claire L (20 June 2014). 'A History of the Mothership, or Why Tom Cruise Blows Up Wombs to Save the World'. www.motherboard.vice.com. Vice Media LLC. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
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