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Wing Commander is a space flight simulation game released in 1990 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by ORIGIN Systems, Inc., the game presents a first-person perspective from within a fighter cockpit. It is set during a prolonged interstellar war between the human Terran Confederation and the feline Kilrathi Empire.

Players assume the role of a newly graduated Confederation pilot assigned to the carrier Tiger's Claw. The core activity involves piloting one of several available starfighters on combat missions across a branching campaign. Primary objectives typically include destroying enemy fighters, engaging larger capital ships, and protecting allied vessels. Gameplay systems focus on real-time, three-dimensional space combat where players manage their craft's pitch, roll, and throttle, while utilizing forward-firing guns and limited missiles. Each mission is flown with a computer-controlled wingman who can be given basic orders, and success often requires balancing offensive actions with the tactical management of this ally.

Progression follows a non-linear campaign structure where mission outcomes influence the subsequent story path, leading to both successful and unsuccessful narrative branches. After completing an assignment, the player must successfully dock with the carrier to conclude the mission and advance. The game features a variety of enemy craft to encounter, from standard Kilrathi fighters to more skilled ace pilots, with different Confederation starfighters offering distinct flight and weapon loadouts for these engagements.