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Freelancer: Chris Roberts
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Freelancer is, at its heart, a remake of Privateer – it’s no surprise that Chris and Erin Roberts of Digital Anvil are the brains behind both Microsoft’s new title and Origin’s classic. (Not to mention the larger Wing Commander universe, of which Privateer was a part.)
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Developed by Digital Anvil (founded by the Roberts brothers of Wing Commander fame), Freelancer is set about 800 years after Starlancer. Although the story connection is only tangentially relevant, it helps to explain the star system layout and the four major spheres of influence (which are loosely patterned after four of the major surviving Earth governments). Within each sphere, there are a number of factions vying for power. Some represent the local law enforcement, while others represent corporations. There are even pirates and rogue political elements, all of which treat you differently based upon your actions towards them. Shoot up their enemies and the Gas Miners Guild will look more kindly upon you.
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Before Freelancer's release, Bargib, aka Christian Koerner, a site admin of Freelancer fansite The Lancers Reactor, requested to be featured in the Freelancer release. Christian got his wish; the bartender on Planet New Berlin is named Christian Koerner.
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