News from 2007

08-02-08 - Status update!
07-08-19 - Battle over Coruscant Shipset v1.3!
07-08-09 - Predator-class Star Destroyer!
07-08-08 - Battle over Coruscant Shipset v1.2!
07-06-27 - Barracuda Update v2.1!
07-06-08 - XWA Community Flash
07-04-07 - IMPORTANT: Hotfix for the BoC Shipset!
07-04-07 - Valiant-Class Cruiser Released!!
07-04-01 - Battle over Coruscant Shipset released!!
07-02-17 - Dhilani Leviathan Update v1.1!
07-01-15 - Black Scorpion Update v1.2!
07-01-02 - Small Dominance Update!
07-01-01 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Battle over Coruscant Shipset v1.3!

Darksaber has made an update to the BoC Shipset installer, including a 'mod check'. This script, when running the installer will check if there are any mods already installed like Darksaber's Ultimate Craft Pack (DSUCP) or the Crusade3 mod.

While this is already in the FAQ, recent events suggest that I point it out again:

The BoC Shipset has to be installed on a clean install of X-Wing Alliance. It IS NOT designed or intended to run parallelly with mods like the UCP or Crusade3.

Apart from this update, the mod itself hasn't changed. If you have any other mods installed, please DOWNLOAD this update.

Updated XWAU Firespray

Hail Master Qui-Gon, who's recently released a fine update to the Firespray Attack Ship featuring a beautifull cockpit. You can download the update at the XWA Upgrade Project or DArksaber's X-Wing Station.

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Predator-class Star Destroyer!

And here goes another. Another model based on an ANCIENT comic drawing I made sometime last century.

The Predator was the ESS' first line-produced star destroyer to create the backbone of royal fleet. With a length of over two kilometers the Predator clearly surpasses its imperial cousin, the Imperator I and II-class in both size and sheer power.

Click the picture above to download the model or check here for more info and some fine screenshots!

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Battle over Coruscant Shipset v1.2!

Finally here it is, the updated version of the BoC Shipset. So, what's new? Well, it now 'officilly' features the Valiant. Next I made quite a lot of fixes to the mission, ship stats and sound lists. Also, Darksaber has made some tweaks to the installer which now also features a nice launcher that works well with localized versions of XWA. A must-have for every fan of this epic battle.

Here is a list of the changes + fixes

• Included the Valliant-Class Cruiser
• Added some more radio messages

• Fixed some of the ship statistics that were incorrect in the previous versions
• Fixed an issue in the sound list that would cause some of the sounds not being played
• Fixed a mission bug that would cause Obi-Wan to land too early
• Some other minor updates to the mission
• Fixed the uninstall executable that was corrupted in v1.0
• Fixed the installer to add a desktop and quicklaunch icon
• Fixed the launcher to work properly with international versions of XWA

Click the picture for direct download or check out the mod site for more info!

Valiant-Cruiser Update v1.1

Next, along with this update, there's also an update of the Valiant. Thanks to OOM-911 the OPT will now also use its warhead batteries.

You can get it right Here

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Barracuda Update v2.1!

Finally I got around to do that one, too!

Since earlier this year I had updated the Black Scorpion adding a pilot mesh, I allways wanted to do the same with the Barracuda. Finally I've taken some minutes and updated the exterior, placing Vince Trageton in the pilot's seat.

Click the picture for direct download or check out the profile for more info and some new screenshots!

New XWAUP Release

Hail Marco Antonio Malheiros, who once again struck with a new amazing opt. This time we may enjoy his lovely upgrade of the Skipray Blastboat. You can download it either from Darksaber's X-Wing Station or directly from the XWA Upgrade homepage. Go there. Now! ;)

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XWA Community flash

Been quiet around this site lately, but that's not to worry. The reason is I'm in the process of drastically revamping the Blue Phantom Project site in style, layout and structure, which takes some time. For now have a look at the latest addition to my WIP section, the Predator-Class Star Destroyer! Meanwhile, the XWA Community lives on and supplies us with lots of new goodies again and again. So where to start....

Updated Assault Shuttle

While working on his awesome Skipray Blastboat, Marco Antonio Malheiros has taken some time and revised parts of his XWAU Assault Shuttle, modifying the hull so the wings would appear flippable like those of the Lambda-class shuttle. Very well done upgrade I must say. You can get it over at Darksaber's site!

New OPT releases on MTD Industries

With the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, DTM has released a brilliant translation of the R-22 Spearhead, based on an old A-Wing Concept art by Ralph McQuarrie. Also, you can now download the Acclamator-Class Troopship by Berruga, which so far was only available with the Battle over Coruscant Shipset. Go check them out at MTD Industries!

XWA Community RSS Feed, Newsletter & Search engine

Finally modern internet technology has arrived at the XWA community as well. In recent months, Jefe Picaro has set up a newsletter and an RSS feed for XWA Community news and only short time later, established a community-wide search engine. Find out more at X-Wing Legacy or his site!

AlliEd all for free!

Mission Editors rejoice! Troy Dangerfield has released an update to his grand XWA mission editing suite AlliEd, making the full version now FREEWARE! If you don't have AlliEd already, check it out at Troy's site

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IMPORTANT: Hotfix for BoC Shipset!

There is an issue with the current version of the Battle over Coruscant, which when uninstalling will delete some folders from the start menu, not only the one of the shipset.

All who have installed the shipset so far, should download Bugfix before uninstalling the patch. The zipfile includes the fixed Uninstall to replace the old one.

Meanwhile, a new version of the patch is in the works that will have the fix included as well as ... nah, I won't tell :D

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Valiant-Class Cruiser released!

Happy Easter everyone!

And here goes another! Originally designed by Kyle_K_ski. Bridging the design gap between the Acclamator and the Venator, the massive Valiant translates its focus from a mere troop ship or carrier to the actual role of an offensive combat vessel Slightly larger than the Venator its firepower clearly excedes that of the Attack Cruiser.

Se the Profile for some more info and screenshots!

Comments? Problems? Questions? Raise your voice!

IMPORTANT: Hotfix for Battle over Coruscant Shipset!

There is an issue with the current version of the Battle over Coruscant, which when uninstalling will delete some folders from the start menu, not only the one of the shipset.

All who have installed the shipset so far, should download Bugfix before uninstalling the patch. The zipfile includes the fixed Uninstall to replace the old one.

Meanwhile, a new version of the patch is in the works that will have the fix included as well as ... nah, I won't tell :D

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Battle over Coruscant Shipset released!!

It is done!

Almost two years of development, stagnation, testing and what not... Finally here it is! The ROTS Shipset: Battle over Coruscant is finally available for download. One of the most dramatic battles in Star Wars history is now yours to live through again. Fly your Actis Interceptor through a complete mayhem and try to rescue the Chancellor!

Big Kudos to Darksaber who made the awesome looking new installer, which you can download by clicking the pic above.

Also included in this shipset, is the brand-new Carrack Cruiser by General Ramos, (OPTed by DTM, Berruga and Darksaber).

Want more info? Check out the ROTS Shipset Section!

Comments? Problems? Questions? Raise your voice!

Upgraded T-Wing released!

Way to go Darksaber and Berruga! Finally something new from the XWAU front. It's the long awaited T-Wing that is now available from Darksaber's X-Wing Station. Go and get it now!

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Dhilani Leviathan Update v1.1!

Small bugfix for the Leviahan! Thanks once again to Dragon for notifying me of a bug that needs fixing. Some textures on the Leviathan's lower hull were corrupted and would sometimes crash XWA. This issue's been fixed.

You can get the update here

New Releases by DTM

It's been quiet around DTM for a while, but that was merely the calm before the storm... Here he goes again with two new releases: Asajj Ventress' dreadded Fanblade Starfighter and original ARC-100 Alligator. Like usual you shall find them to be some marvellous pieces of OPTsmanship. Go get them at MTD Industries.

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Black Scorpion Update 1.2!

Finally, life fills this ship!

It was about time. Finally I've added a pilot to both the Black Scorpion 1 and 2 Exteriors. You can now enjoy gorgeous pilot ace Mryna Qhalic at the helm of this deadly vessel. Just click the picture to download or check the profile for more info and some new screenshots!

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Small Dominance Update!

Kudos to Dragon, who has pointed out a flaw in the Dominance to me. In the version relesaed so far, the Bridge deflector shields wouldn't be destroyable. This error has now been corrected and an updated file has been uploaded.

Click HERE to download the Update!

You can discuss this release HERE

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Happy new Year!

Here we go! Another year gone, VXHQ goes into the 4th round and still kicking ;). So I wish all you folks a HAPPY NEW YEAR! May your dreams and plans become reality

And, like I promised, here's my New Year's present!

The Diamond Station is now available for download. Only few other models have undergone such radical changes in their design phase as this one - the very first version looked pretty similar to a Death Star....

Diamond Stations were built as massive defense stations in orbit over planet Bricera during the Family war between the Vaylon and Khisar Clan. With a diameter of almost 10 km this powerful battle station can stand well against a whole enemy fleet, while its barely countable laser turrets make it more than a match for any attacker.

You can find more info and some screenshots on the station's info page or just click the picture to download the OPT.

You can discuss this release in the TBP Forum!

Blue Phantom Site now w3C certified

Since my last news about the site overhaul I did some more tweaking and correcting and may now claim the Blue Phantom Project site to be w3C-validated HTML 4.01. Yay me!

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