Rule, Britannia!

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Rule, Britannia!
Composer Thomas Arne
Released 1740/08/01

"Rule, Britannia!" is a song based off of a poem by James Thomson and set to music composed by Thomas Arne. It has become the unofficial national anthem of the United Kingdom. Several games have used this tune, but mostly the Ultima series which has used the song in the majority of its games when you reach Lord British's castle.


Games

Released

Game

Arranger

Length

Format

Notes

1983/??/?? Ultima III: Exodus (C64) Ken Arnold 0:16 SID Played when entering Lord British's castle.
1985/??/?? Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (C64) Ken Arnold 0:38 SID Played when entering Lord British's castle.
1988/??/?? Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny (C64) Ken Arnold 0:37 SID Played when entering Lord British's castle.
1990/??/?? Ultima VI: The False Prophet (DOS) Ken Arnold 0:37 M Played when nearing Lord British's throne room.
1992/04/16 Ultima VII: The Black Gate (DOS) Dana Glover 1:14 MID Played when nearing Lord British's throne room.

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