The Ship Patch gives you more fighters to fly in such as: TIE Defender, T- Wing, R-41, and
adds Capital ships such as the Passenger Liner, Scout Craft, Carrack Cruiser. The File is 4.9 MB.

Note that this patch does NOT alter any ships in Xvt and BoP; it only adds new ships. To quote Draconius - the maker - "I feel that TG/LEC should have included them in a patch of their own, and feel they are part of the game and see no reason not to include the XWCS opt files for use with XvT/BoP seeing as they are nearly the exact same format. It is likely they were suppose to be in the game any way." For some reason LEC let them out, but thanks to Draconious we now have the options to use them.

An advantage is that the patch uses it's own (un)install program, meaning you can (un)install the patch anytime you want to!

Below are some pics to see the new ships being added with some shipinfo.
 

Added ships for BoP
	TIE Defender: Advanced space superiority fighter. An extremely expensive and rare fighter and by far the best fighter in the game. Shields: 100 SBD Hull: 14 RU Speed: 144 MGLT Acceleration: 21 MGLT/s Manouvre: 110 DPF
	Missile Boat: Advanced space superiority fighter. This craft is capable of out running and destroying most warheads. Once out of missiles rather weak... Shields: 122 SBD Hull: 19 RU Speed: 122 MGLT Acceleration: 21 MGLT/s Manouvre: 91 DPF
	Scout Craft: Long range reconnaissance vessel. Commonly used for deep space patrols on the far edges of planetary systems.  Shields: 150 SBD Hull: 57 RU Speed: 77 MGLT Size: 75,0 m Crew: 2 - Gunners: 2 - Passengers/Troops: 8
	Container Transport: Standard medium size freighter with a good but light self-defense armament. Specially designed to carry Class-A Cargo Containers. Shields: 200 SBD Hull: 132 RU Speed: 33 MGLT Size: 200,0 m Crew: 8
	Passenger Liner: Common commercial passenger cruise starship. Shields: 2560 SBD Hull: 1520 RU Speed: 17 MGLT Size: 409,0 m Crew: 290 - Passengers: 1000
	Carrack Cruiser: Light starship commonly used to patrol quiet sectors. Very fast and it can carry a handful of TIE Fighters on an external rack. Good for anti-fighter attack but weak vs other cruisers. Shields: 2560 SBD Hull: 1520 RU Speed: 17 MGLT Size: 353,0 m Crew: 1007 - Gunners: 85 - Passengers/Troops: 142
Comparison craft
	X-Wing: Space superiority fighter. Excellent multi-role craft. Since introduction it has become the mainstay fighter of the Rebel Fleet. Shields: 50 SBD Hull: 20 RU Speed: 100 MGLT Acceleration: 16 MGLT/s Manouvre: 76 DPF
	System Patrol Craft: Standard system security and customs vessel. Commonly used near planets to interdict smugglers and protect against piracy. Shields: 150 SBD Hull: 57 RU Speed: 77 MGLT Size: 153,0 m Crew: 4 - Gunners: 8 - Passengers/Troops: 10
	Strike Cruiser: Light starship with unique modular design. Can carry a single starfighter squadron. Specialized versions exist for troop transport, planetary assault, etc. Shields: 2560 SBD Hull: 1520 RU Speed: 17 MGLT Size: 450,0 m Crew: 1,972 - Gunners: 140 - Passengers/Troops: 340

Please note that you can't use these craft if you don't make any missions using them. The original XvT missions don't include them automatically. However the patch includes some custom made missions and you can download mine ofcourse :) Also note that this patch adds ships to both XvT and BoP. The XvT ships includes the B-wing, Medium Transport, Modified Corvette, Modified Frigate, Passenger Liner, Carrack Cruiser, Light Calamari Cruiser, Scout Craft, Tie Defender and Missile Boat.

XP users: a XP compatible installer is now included as separate download. The original shippatch installer doesn't work in XP. Put the installer in the same directory as the shippatch. All thanks goes to Ondurman for creating and Carlos for supplying the installer.

You can download the Shippatch on my page here  or on Draconious homepage. I suggest you use mine for it's be most recent.
You can download the XP installer here or at Astilleros estelares "Picaro"
For Questions you can always mail me

A few basic questions after installing the patch:

Q: Both the STRKC and the M/STRKC have all the same stats and everything; the only thing that is different is the picture and 1m size difference, where before they had completely different descriptions and names (only if you have downloaded the shippatch before 24-12-2004)!
A: It is the new Frntspec.lst file that is at fault. It's in your XvT/BoP Frontres. Next to CRUSC.OPT (the M/STRKC) there is a 46, which is the STRKC. The 46 needs to be changed to a 92, which proves to be the ship slot of the M/STRKC.

Q: The Patch made my game cursor look like a Star Destroyer without my permission! (it becomes a ISD)
A: In your XvT/frontres you'll find a file called cursor. Copy and paste the cursor file from your cd-disk and you have your xwing back.

Q: A lot of the new ships you got to fly were screwy, like the lasers materialized a few feet in front of your ship, or there were no warhead counters, or the warheads only fired from the right side.
A: Just because you can 'fly' these ships doesn't mean there where mend be be flown. These ships simply have cockpits so they are 'flyable'. I believe only the TIE Defender, T- Wing, R-41 and Missile Boat have 'true' cockpits. If you want true cockpits make them yourselves. Trust me that takes a load of work.

Q: The Shuttle looks like an X-Wing on the craft selection screen!
A: I have no idea how to change it - proably can't...

Q: I have yucky CRAFT 00-03 in the Library!
A: These are open slots for your own custom ships. To delete them from the Library open your Frntspec in you XvT or Bop/Frontres. This is the list of craft in your craft library. Simply delete the lines

ivfiles\CRAFT00.OPT 10
ivfiles\CRAFT01.OPT 11
ivfiles\CRAFT02.OPT 31
ivfiles\CRAFT03.OPT 39

Q: Can I use it next to the XVTUpgrade
A: Yes!