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[[File:Frontier.jpg|thumb|Frontier: Elite II]]
[[File:Frontier-Elite-2-Logo.png|thumb|300px|Frontier: Elite II]]
'''Frontier: Elite II''' is a space trading and combat simulator game written by [[David Braben]] and published by GameTek in 1993. It's the long-awaited sequel to Ian Bell and David Braben's earlier game [[Elite]], part of the [[Elite series]] and available for Commodore Amiga, Atari ST and IBM PC computers.


'''Frontier: Elite II''' is a space trading and combat simulator game written by David Braben and published by GameTek in 1993. It's the long-awaited sequel to Ian Bell and David Braben's earlier game [[Elite]], part of the [[:Category:Elite series|Elite series]] and available for Commodore Amiga, Atari ST and PC computers.
Frontier retains the same principal component of Elite — namely completely open-ended gameplay — and adds to this realistic physics and an accurately modeled galaxy. There is no plot within Frontier, nor are there pre-scripted missions as there are in the sequel [[Frontier: First Encounters]]. Instead players explore space while trading legally or illegally, carrying out missions for the military, ferrying passengers from system to system, engaging in piracy or any combination of the above. As a consequence, Frontier cannot be completed or "won" - instead, players themselves decide what to aspire to and set out to achieve it.


Frontier retains the same principal component of Elite—namely completely open-ended gameplay—and adds to this realistic physics and an accurately modeled galaxy. There is no plot within Frontier, nor are there pre-scripted missions (as there are in its sequel, [[Frontier: First Encounters]]); instead players explore space while trading legally or illegally, carrying out missions for the military, ferrying passengers from system to system, engaging in piracy or any combination of the above. As a consequence, Frontier cannot be completed or "won" - instead, players themselves decide what to aspire to and set out to achieve it.
[[File:Planetary-Landing-in-Frontier-Elite-II.png|thumb|250px|Planetary landing with domed cities]]


[[File:Frontier-Elite-2-Ad.jpg|thumb|Frontier: Elite II ad]]
Players can seamlessly do [[Atmospheric Landings|atmospheric landings]] on [[planets]] with [[Procedural Cities|procedural cities]]. According to Guinness World Records, ''"Frontier: Elite II was the first game to feature procedurally generated star systems."''<ref>[http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-use-of-procedural-generation-in-a-video-game/ Guinness World Records: First use of procedural generation in a videogame]
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The author Drew Wagar wrote an [https://www.drewwagar.com/lore/elite-dangerous-history-frontier-elite-2/ in-depth article] about the history of Frontier: Elite II.
The author Drew Wagar wrote an [https://canonn.science/lore/drewwagar-history-frontier-elite-2-fe2/ in-depth article] about the history of Frontier: Elite II now archived at Canonn Research.


== Stories of Life on The Frontier ==
== Stories of Life on The Frontier ==
This book is a collection eight short stories which came free with Frontier: Elite II in 1993. It's written by David Massey, Moira Sheehan and Kathy Dickinson. These stories are set in the [[Elite Universe]]. Although each one can be read as a standalone story, there is an overall story-arc between each. The sub-character from one story becomes the main character in the following. Perhaps for the final piece, <em>Full Circle,</em> you need to have read the previous seven.<ref name=":0">http://www.dream-ware.co.uk/frontier/books/stories-of-life-on-the-frontier/</ref> It adheres to the Elite universe very closely and the writing is of a high standard. You can [http://www.dream-ware.co.uk/frontier/books/stories-of-life-on-the-frontier/ read it here].<ref>http://www.frontierastro.co.uk/Fiction/frontierfiction.html</ref>


There are a number of elements introduced in <em>Stories Of Life On The Frontier</em>, with everything from dubious practices of slave trading operations, Federal Pilot Academy to <em>Cold War</em> like espionage between the Federation and Empire. However, the main idea is that of the adventures of Commanders; their explorations, battles, dangers and day-to-day life out in the Elite universe.<ref name=":0" />
[[File:Frontier-Elite-2-Eagle.jpg|thumb|250px|Eagle in Frontier: Elite II]]
 
This book is a collection eight short stories which came free with Frontier: Elite II in 1993. It's written by David Massey, Moira Sheehan and Kathy Dickinson. These stories are set in the [[Elite Universe]]. Although each one can be read as a standalone story, there is an overall story-arc between each. The sub-character from one story becomes the main character in the following. Perhaps for the final piece, <em>Full Circle,</em> you need to have read the previous seven.<ref name=":0">[http://www.dream-ware.co.uk/frontier/books/stories-of-life-on-the-frontier/ Dream-Ware: Stories Of Life On The Frontier]</ref> It adheres to the Elite universe very closely and the writing is of a high standard. You can [http://www.dream-ware.co.uk/frontier/books/stories-of-life-on-the-frontier/ read it here].<ref>[http://www.frontierastro.co.uk/Fiction/frontierfiction.html FrontierAstro: Stories Of Life On The Frontier]</ref>
 
There are a number of elements introduced in <em>[[Stories Of Life On The Frontier]]</em>, with everything from dubious practices of slave trading operations, over Federal Pilot Academy, to <em>Cold War</em> like espionage between the Federation and Empire. However, the main idea is that of the adventures of Commanders; their explorations, battles, dangers and day-to-day life out in the Elite universe.<ref name=":0" />


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
Frontier: Elite II is highly acclaimed. Here are some reviews:<ref>Frontier: Elite II reviews http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Frontier-Elite-2-Reviews.jpg</ref>
 
[[File:Frontier-Elite-2-Reviews.jpg|thumb|250px|Frontier: Elite II Reviews]]
 
Frontier: Elite II is highly acclaimed. Here are some reviews:<ref>http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Frontier-Elite-2-Reviews.jpg</ref>
* CU Amiga gave it 97% and described it as ''"the ultimate in space adventure, Frontier is the single most important step forward for games this decade."''
* CU Amiga gave it 97% and described it as ''"the ultimate in space adventure, Frontier is the single most important step forward for games this decade."''
* PC Zone gave it a 95% ''"Unrivaled classic, nothing comes close."''
* PC Zone gave it a 95% ''"Unrivaled classic, nothing comes close."''
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* PC Review gave it a 9/10 ''"The best space game ever."''
* PC Review gave it a 9/10 ''"The best space game ever."''


== Videos ==
== Ships==
These are all the ships in FEII.<ref>[https://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/FE2_Ships FE2 Ships - Alioth wiki] - 29 Feb 2024</ref>
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|Eagle Long Range Fighter Mk 1
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|Eagle Long Range Fighter Mk 3
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|Falcon
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|Gecko
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|Hawk Airfighter
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|Imperial Courier
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|Interplanetary Shuttle
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|Kestrel Airfighter
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|Krait
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|Lion
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|Lynx Bulk Carrier
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|Moray 'Starboat'
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|Python
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|Sidewinder
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|Tiger Trader
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|Transporter
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|Viper Defence Craft
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==Trivia==
*The 1993 Amiga CD32 port of Frontier: Elite II was the first game made by Frontier Developments as an official company.<ref>https://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Frontier-Elite-2-Trivia.png</ref>
 
==Videos==
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Frontier_Elite_II_Intro_on_Amiga_720p
File:Frontier_Elite_II_Intro_on_Amiga_720p
Frontier_Fundamentals_-_Episode_1_-_So_You_Want_to_be_a_Pilot
File:Frontier_Fundamentals_-_Episode_1_-_So_You_Want_to_be_a_Pilot
Frontier_Elite_2_Intro_-_The_Dangerous_Remake_(2016_Uncle_Art_Orchestral_Version)
File:Frontier_Fundamentals_-_Episode_7_-_Ship_Guide
File:Frontier_Elite_2_Intro_-_The_Dangerous_Remake_(2016_Uncle_Art_Orchestral_Version)
File:Flashback_Frontier_Elite_2_-_How_Much_Difference_has_25_Years_Made%3F
File:Best Space Game Ever - Frontier- Elite 2?
File:Frontier- Elite II - Intro theme -METAL COVER-
File:Frontier Elite II - Complete MT-32 Game Soundtrack (MS-DOS, 1993)
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== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
Frontier.jpg|Frontier: Elite II
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Box-Front.png|Frontier: Elite II box front
Frontier-Elite-2-Ad.jpg|Frontier: Elite II Ad
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Box-Back.png|Frontier: Elite II box back
Frontier-Elite-2-Reviews.jpg|Frontier: Elite II Reviews
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Ad.jpg|Frontier: Elite II Ad
Frontier-Elite-2-Eagle.jpg|An Eagle in Frontier: Elite II
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Reviews.jpg|Frontier: Elite II Reviews
Frontier-Elite-2-Star-Map-Scan.jpg|Frontier: Elite II star map scan
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Star-Map-Scan.jpg|Frontier: Elite II star map scan
Frontier-Elite-2-Box-Set.png|Frontier: Elite II box set
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Box-Set.png|Frontier: Elite II box set
Frontier-Elite-2-Stories-of-Life-on-the-Frontier.png|Stories of Life on the Frontier book cover
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Stories-of-Life-on-the-Frontier.png|Stories of File:Life on the Frontier book cover
Frontier Elite II Ships.jpg|Frontier: Elite II ships chart
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Logo.png|Frontier: Elite II logo
File:Planetary-Landing-in-Frontier-Elite-II.png|Planetary Landing in Frontier: Elite II
File:Orbis-Station-in-Frontier-Frontier-Elite-II.png|Orbis station in Frontier: Elite II
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Eagle.jpg|An Eagle in Frontier: Elite II
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Trivia.png|Frontier: Elite II trivia
</gallery>
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== References ==
==References==
<references />[[Category:Previous Games]]
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[[ru:Frontier: Elite II]]
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