By Stephen Poole

In this guide, you'll find information on: General Mission Tips Dogfighting and Melee combat, including: Gun management Missile management Shaking off enemies Dealing with ace pilots Staying situationally aware Maximizing the kill count Flying as an escort and nullifying capitol ships Running bombing and torpedo runs Dealing with the various enemy interceptors All of the Confed guns and missiles The complete mission flow chart for the game And more!

Wing Commander: Prophecy marks a return to the series' roots, and thousands of players are cheering the fact that how the game is played out depends on your combat skills rather than dialogue choices.

The Kilrathi are gone (almost), but the new Aliens that have taken their place are as fierce and challenging as the cats of old - and it doesn't help matters that the new enemy has a decided numerical advantage over the Confederation forces intent on stopping it.

With the Aliens ready to invade Confederation space, you'll be asked to fly a wide variety of missions to help the war effort: patrols, escorts, carrier defense, capital ship attacks, and even protecting landing craft carrying troops to board space stations.

It can take a while to get accustomed to all the different challenges facing you, but this strategy guide should help get you rolling toward a complete victory for the Confederation. Remember, fly smart, stay frosty - and always check your six.

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