An 'Elite' mod for Freelancer by Matthew Guy (aka Stormprooter)
So a release is now impending in the next day or so - just got to package everything up. This video shows some of the new features.
New Engine Effects - Different classes of ship have their own engine effects
New ship explosion effects - Different classes of ship have their own explosions
Lance & Ferman LF8742PbW "Nailer" Rail Gun
Tyley-Feynman RC071 "BFG" Cannon
Lance & Ferman LF0181 "Sniffer" Homing Missile
Pirate Ident Chips - redeemable at any commodity trader (see end of video)