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* [http://www.alioth.net/Fiction/oolitestory.pdf The Virtuous Misfortune] - A story that sets the scene
 
* [http://www.alioth.net/Fiction/oolitestory.pdf The Virtuous Misfortune] - A story that sets the scene
 
* [[Status Quo]] - This story was an attempt to provide a link between the back stories of Elite, Oolite and the later events of FE2/FFE, giving a newcomer to Oolite some background information on how things differ from Elite in a narrative context, reminiscent of the original Elite novella, '[[The_Dark_Wheel|The Dark Wheel]]' by Robert Holdstock. There is also a sequel [[Mutabilis]] by the same author.
 
* [[Status Quo]] - This story was an attempt to provide a link between the back stories of Elite, Oolite and the later events of FE2/FFE, giving a newcomer to Oolite some background information on how things differ from Elite in a narrative context, reminiscent of the original Elite novella, '[[The_Dark_Wheel|The Dark Wheel]]' by Robert Holdstock. There is also a sequel [[Mutabilis]] by the same author.
* [http://www.box.net/shared/mhkx2vhd28 Calliope - a Captain Hesperus adventure] - An episode from the unorthodox life of the commander of the ''Dubious Profit''
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* [[Calliope|Calliope - a Captain Hesperus adventure]] - An episode from the unorthodox life of the commander of the ''Dubious Profit''
 
* [[Powers_and_Organisations|Powers and Organisations]] - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.
 
* [[Powers_and_Organisations|Powers and Organisations]] - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.
 
* [[Mr Gimlet|Mr Gimlet]] - A wise Blue Frog aboard Lave Station has some tips for new Commanders.
 
* [[Mr Gimlet|Mr Gimlet]] - A wise Blue Frog aboard Lave Station has some tips for new Commanders.

Revision as of 12:53, 4 April 2010

Installing the game

A background to the game

  • The Virtuous Misfortune - A story that sets the scene
  • Status Quo - This story was an attempt to provide a link between the back stories of Elite, Oolite and the later events of FE2/FFE, giving a newcomer to Oolite some background information on how things differ from Elite in a narrative context, reminiscent of the original Elite novella, 'The Dark Wheel' by Robert Holdstock. There is also a sequel Mutabilis by the same author.
  • Calliope - a Captain Hesperus adventure - An episode from the unorthodox life of the commander of the Dubious Profit
  • Powers and Organisations - Some histories of the various corporations and powers, both legal and illicit, that exist in the Oolite Galaxies.
  • Mr Gimlet - A wise Blue Frog aboard Lave Station has some tips for new Commanders.
  • The Rough Guide to the Ooniverse – A brief overview of the inhabitants, customs and cultures of Lave and other nearby worlds.

Playing the game

Technical help and troubleshooting

Links

Русская версия: Ru:Oolite Instruction Manual