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== Elite-A ==
 
== Elite-A ==
  
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Although originally known as Elite III (Elite II was an unpublished version of Elite for the BBC Mirco) this rework
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Although originally known as Elite III (Elite II was an unpublished upgrade version of Elite for the BBC Mirco) this rework
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of the BBC disk version by [http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~ajcd/beeb/elite.html| Angus Duggan] became known as Elite-A with the release of the [[Frontier]] [[FFE|sequels]]. The release of Elite-A was permitted in 1997 ([[Alt_Fan_Elite_FAQ|AFE FAQ]]).
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of the BBC disk version of Elite by [http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~ajcd/beeb/elite.html| Angus Duggan] became known as Elite-A with the release of the [[Frontier]] [[FFE|sequels]]. The release of Elite-A was permitted in 1997 ([[AFE_FAQ3|AFE FAQ]]).
  
 
The player begins as the pilot of a humble Adder (with a maximum range of only 6.0 LY) and can purchase superior ships after earning significant money. Other notable changes include the addition of a contract system for the delivery of special cargos as quickly as possible.  
 
The player begins as the pilot of a humble Adder (with a maximum range of only 6.0 LY) and can purchase superior ships after earning significant money. Other notable changes include the addition of a contract system for the delivery of special cargos as quickly as possible.  
  
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Equipment now occupies cargo space reducing trading volume. Purchase of extra cargo bays is not permitted. Instead that 'slot' in the 6502 code is taken by the introduction of an [[IFF_system|IFF]] system that can be purchased to enhance the scanner: additional colour information on the 'golf-clubs' indicates the intent of other ships [http://elite.acornarcade.com/elahint.htm| (Elite-A hints)]. The notorious energy bomb of the original is replaced by a long-range random emergency hyperspace unit.
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Purchased equipment now occupies cargo space, reducing space for trade goods. Purchase of extra cargo bays is not permitted. Instead that 'equipment slot' in the 6502 code is taken by the introduction of an [[IFF_system|IFF]] system that can be purchased to enhance the scanner - additional colour information on the 'golf-clubs' indicates the intent of other ships [http://elite.acornarcade.com/elahint.htm (Elite-A hints)]. The notorious energy bomb of classic Elite is replaced by a long-range random emergency hyperspace unit.
  
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A version of Elite-A is also available from [http://www.iancgbell.clara.net/elite/bbc/index.htm| Ian Bell's web site].  
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Several ships with hyperspace capability are available for purchase by the player. A full refund is given for your old ship, so the cash required is only the price difference.
  
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[[Category:Classic]]
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{| class="wikitable"
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! style="text-align:left;"| Player Ship
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! Range
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! Cargo
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! Price
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|-
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|Adder
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|6.0 LY
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| 8 TC
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|31.0 kCr
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|-
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|Gecko
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|7.0 LY
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| 9 TC
 +
|40.0 kCr
 +
|-
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|Moray
 +
|8.0 LY
 +
|11 TC
 +
|56.5 kCr
 +
|-
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|Cobra Mk1
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|6.0 LY
 +
|14 TC
 +
|75.0 kCr
 +
|-
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|Iguana
 +
|7.5 LY
 +
|21 TC
 +
|131.5 kCr
 +
|-
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|Ophidian
 +
|7.0 LY
 +
|24 TC
 +
|147.0 kCr
 +
|-
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|Chameleon
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|8.0 LY
 +
|35 TC
 +
|225.0 kCr
 +
|-
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|Cobra Mk3
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|7.0 LY
 +
|42 TC
 +
|287.0 kCr
 +
|-
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|Fer de Lance
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|8.5 LY
 +
|9 TC
 +
|359.5 kCr
 +
|-
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|Ghavial
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|8.0 LY
 +
|55 TC
 +
|379.5 kCr
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|-
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|Monitor
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|11.0 LY
 +
|81 TC
 +
|585.5 kCr
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|-
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|Python
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|8.0 LY
 +
|106 TC
 +
|762.0 kCr
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|- 
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|Boa
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|9.0 LY
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|132 TC
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|960.0 kCr
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|-
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|Asp Mk2
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|12.5 LY
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|6 TC
 +
|1.012 MCr
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|-
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|Anaconda
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|10.0 LY
 +
|253 TC
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|1.8695 MCr
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|}
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Note that the Cargo capacities listed in Elite-A's Encyclopedia indicate the cargo capacity remaining after 5-6 TC have been occupied by typical additional equipment purchases (e.g. 0 TC for cargo for a typical Asp Mk 2).
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Apart from game-play issues, the maximum range does not exceed 12.7 LY due to a limit in the square-root calculation used.
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=== Download ===
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One can download Elite-A (or Elite III as Duggan originally labelled it) from his [http://knackered.org/angus/beeb/elite.html website].
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A version of Elite-A is also available from [http://www.iancgbell.clara.net/elite/bbc/index.htm Ian Bell's web site].
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[[Category:Classic]][[Category:Classic Elites (different versions)]]

Latest revision as of 08:45, 24 March 2024

Elite-A

Although originally known as Elite III (Elite II was an unpublished upgrade version of Elite for the BBC Mirco) this rework of the BBC disk version of Elite by Angus Duggan became known as Elite-A with the release of the Frontier sequels. The release of Elite-A was permitted in 1997 (AFE FAQ).

The player begins as the pilot of a humble Adder (with a maximum range of only 6.0 LY) and can purchase superior ships after earning significant money. Other notable changes include the addition of a contract system for the delivery of special cargos as quickly as possible.

Purchased equipment now occupies cargo space, reducing space for trade goods. Purchase of extra cargo bays is not permitted. Instead that 'equipment slot' in the 6502 code is taken by the introduction of an IFF system that can be purchased to enhance the scanner - additional colour information on the 'golf-clubs' indicates the intent of other ships (Elite-A hints). The notorious energy bomb of classic Elite is replaced by a long-range random emergency hyperspace unit.

Several ships with hyperspace capability are available for purchase by the player. A full refund is given for your old ship, so the cash required is only the price difference.

Player Ship Range Cargo Price
Adder 6.0 LY 8 TC 31.0 kCr
Gecko 7.0 LY 9 TC 40.0 kCr
Moray 8.0 LY 11 TC 56.5 kCr
Cobra Mk1 6.0 LY 14 TC 75.0 kCr
Iguana 7.5 LY 21 TC 131.5 kCr
Ophidian 7.0 LY 24 TC 147.0 kCr
Chameleon 8.0 LY 35 TC 225.0 kCr
Cobra Mk3 7.0 LY 42 TC 287.0 kCr
Fer de Lance 8.5 LY 9 TC 359.5 kCr
Ghavial 8.0 LY 55 TC 379.5 kCr
Monitor 11.0 LY 81 TC 585.5 kCr
Python 8.0 LY 106 TC 762.0 kCr
Boa 9.0 LY 132 TC 960.0 kCr
Asp Mk2 12.5 LY 6 TC 1.012 MCr
Anaconda 10.0 LY 253 TC 1.8695 MCr

Note that the Cargo capacities listed in Elite-A's Encyclopedia indicate the cargo capacity remaining after 5-6 TC have been occupied by typical additional equipment purchases (e.g. 0 TC for cargo for a typical Asp Mk 2).

Apart from game-play issues, the maximum range does not exceed 12.7 LY due to a limit in the square-root calculation used.


Download

One can download Elite-A (or Elite III as Duggan originally labelled it) from his website.

A version of Elite-A is also available from Ian Bell's web site.

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