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[[File:Planetary-Landing-in-Frontier-Elite-II.png|thumb|250px|Planetary landing with domed cities]]
[[File:Planetary-Landing-in-Frontier-Elite-II.png|thumb|250px|Planetary landing with domed cities]]


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/ First use of procedural generation in a videogame - Guinness World Records]
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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[[File:Frontier-Elite-2-Eagle.jpg|thumb|250px|Eagle in Frontier: Elite II]]
[[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/</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>
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" />
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" />
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[[File:Frontier-Elite-2-Reviews.jpg|thumb|250px|Frontier: Elite II Reviews]]
[[File:Frontier-Elite-2-Reviews.jpg|thumb|250px|Frontier: Elite II Reviews]]


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>
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."''


== Trivia ==
== Ships==
* 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>
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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== Videos ==
==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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File:Frontier_Elite_2_Intro_-_The_Dangerous_Remake_(2016_Uncle_Art_Orchestral_Version)
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: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==
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File:Frontier-Elite-2-Box-Front.png|Frontier: Elite II box front
File:Frontier-Elite-2-Box-Front.png|Frontier: Elite II box front
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== References ==
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