diff --git a/GameSettings.cpp b/GameSettings.cpp
index 2542d3d6..b913aefb 100644
--- a/GameSettings.cpp
+++ b/GameSettings.cpp
@@ -259,6 +259,7 @@ void InitGameSettings()
 	gGameSettings.fOptions[ TOPTION_ALLOW_CROWS ]						= TRUE;
 	gGameSettings.fOptions[ TOPTION_USE_RANDOM_PERSONALITY ]			= FALSE;
 	gGameSettings.fOptions[ TOPTION_USE_AUTO_SAVE ]						= FALSE;
+	gGameSettings.fOptions[ TOPTION_SILENT_SKYRIDER ]					= FALSE;
 
 	gGameSettings.ubSizeOfDisplayCover = 4;
 	gGameSettings.ubSizeOfLOS = 4;
diff --git a/GameSettings.h b/GameSettings.h
index ada89a33..df899e9d 100644
--- a/GameSettings.h
+++ b/GameSettings.h
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ enum
 	TOPTION_ALLOW_CROWS,
 	TOPTION_USE_RANDOM_PERSONALITY,
 	TOPTION_USE_AUTO_SAVE,
+	TOPTION_SILENT_SKYRIDER,
 	NUM_GAME_OPTIONS,				//Toggle up this will be able to be Toggled by the player
 	
 
diff --git a/GameVersion.cpp b/GameVersion.cpp
index 8479f23a..f50b01e8 100644
--- a/GameVersion.cpp
+++ b/GameVersion.cpp
@@ -23,12 +23,12 @@ INT16		zVersionLabel[256]		= { L"Beta v. 0.98" };
 #else
 
 	//RELEASE BUILD VERSION  
-	INT16		zVersionLabel[256]		= { L"Release v1.13.656" };
+	INT16		zVersionLabel[256]		= { L"Release v1.13.661" };
 
 
 #endif
 										
-INT8		czVersionNumber[16]	= { "Build 07.01.07" };		//YY.MM.DD
+INT8		czVersionNumber[16]	= { "Build 07.01.12" };		//YY.MM.DD
 INT16		zTrackingNumber[16]	= { L"Z" };
 	
 
diff --git a/JA2.vcproj b/JA2.vcproj
index 9f5f3311..bbf9212f 100644
--- a/JA2.vcproj
+++ b/JA2.vcproj
@@ -546,7 +546,7 @@
 			<Tool
 				Name="VCLinkerTool"
 				AdditionalDependencies="libexpatMT.lib winmm.lib smackw32.lib mss32.lib fmodvc.lib"
-				OutputFile="C:\games\Jagged Alliance 2 v1.13\ja2 v1.13.656_EN.exe"
+				OutputFile="C:\games\Jagged Alliance 2 v1.13\ja2 v1.13.661_EN.exe"
 				LinkIncremental="1"
 				SuppressStartupBanner="TRUE"
 				AdditionalLibraryDirectories=".\..\..\Standard Gaming Platform\"
diff --git a/Strategic/Map Screen Helicopter.cpp b/Strategic/Map Screen Helicopter.cpp
index 697a65f4..775accbb 100644
--- a/Strategic/Map Screen Helicopter.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Map Screen Helicopter.cpp	
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ BOOLEAN HandleHeliEnteringSector( INT16 sX, INT16 sY )
 			if ( ( GetNumberOfPassengersInHelicopter() > 0 ) || !fHeliReturnStraightToBase )
 			{
 				// arrived at destination
-				HeliCharacterDialogue( pSkyRider, ARRIVED_IN_NON_HOSTILE_SECTOR );
+				if(gGameSettings.fOptions[ TOPTION_SILENT_SKYRIDER ] == FALSE) HeliCharacterDialogue( pSkyRider, ARRIVED_IN_NON_HOSTILE_SECTOR );
 				StopTimeCompression();
 			}
 
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ BOOLEAN HandleHeliEnteringSector( INT16 sX, INT16 sY )
 		else
 		{
 			// Say quote: "Gonna have to abort.  Enemies below"
-			HeliCharacterDialogue( pSkyRider, ARRIVED_IN_HOSTILE_SECTOR );
+			if(gGameSettings.fOptions[ TOPTION_SILENT_SKYRIDER ] == FALSE) HeliCharacterDialogue( pSkyRider, ARRIVED_IN_HOSTILE_SECTOR );
 			StopTimeCompression();
 		}
 
diff --git a/Strategic/mapscreen.cpp b/Strategic/mapscreen.cpp
index 6bf41b33..fe05b6ae 100644
--- a/Strategic/mapscreen.cpp
+++ b/Strategic/mapscreen.cpp
@@ -12187,7 +12187,7 @@ BOOLEAN RequestGiveSkyriderNewDestination( void )
 		}
 
 		// say Yo!
-		SkyRiderTalk( SKYRIDER_SAYS_HI );
+		if(gGameSettings.fOptions[ TOPTION_SILENT_SKYRIDER ] == FALSE) SkyRiderTalk( SKYRIDER_SAYS_HI );
 
 		// start plotting helicopter movement
 		fPlotForHelicopter = TRUE;
@@ -12306,7 +12306,7 @@ void HandleNewDestConfirmation( INT16 sMapX, INT16 sMapY )
 			else
 			{
 				// ordinary confirmation quote
-				SkyRiderTalk( CONFIRM_DESTINATION );
+				if(gGameSettings.fOptions[ TOPTION_SILENT_SKYRIDER ] == FALSE) SkyRiderTalk( CONFIRM_DESTINATION );
 			}
 		}
 		else
diff --git a/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp b/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
index 22479401..1530a167 100644
--- a/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
@@ -3482,6 +3482,7 @@ STR16		zOptionsToggleText[] =
 	L"Allow crows",
 	L"Random I.M.P personality",
 	L"Auto save",
+	L"Silent Skyrider",
 };
 
 //This is the help text associated with the above toggles.
@@ -3560,6 +3561,7 @@ STR16	zOptionsScreenHelpText[] =
 	L"When ON, the crows are present in game.",
 	L"When ON, I.M.P characters will get random personality and attitude.",
 	L"When ON, game will be saved after each players turn.",
+	L"When ON, Skyrider will not talk anymore.",
 };
 
 
diff --git a/Utils/_GermanText.cpp b/Utils/_GermanText.cpp
index e4c57ffd..51b7e4af 100644
--- a/Utils/_GermanText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_GermanText.cpp
@@ -3288,6 +3288,7 @@ STR16 zOptionsToggleText[] =
 	L"Krähen erlauben",
 	L"Zufällige B.S.E Personalität",
 	L"Automatisch speichern",
+	L"Silent Skyrider",
 };
 
 //This is the help text associated with the above toggles.
@@ -3366,6 +3367,7 @@ STR16 zOptionsScreenHelpText[] =
 	L"Wenn diese Funktion aktiviert ist, sind Krähen im Spiel vorhanden.",
 	L"Wenn diese Funktion aktiviert ist, erhalten B.S.E Charaktere zufällige Persönlichkeit und Gesinnung.",
 	L"Wenn diese Funktion aktiviert ist, wird nach jeder Runde automatisch gespeichert.",
+	L"Wenn diese Funktion aktiviert ist, wird Skyrider nicht mehr so viel sprechen.",
 };
 
 STR16 gzGIOScreenText[] =
diff --git a/Utils/_RussianText.cpp b/Utils/_RussianText.cpp
index a12367be..cf05d1e1 100644
--- a/Utils/_RussianText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_RussianText.cpp
@@ -3473,6 +3473,7 @@ STR16		zOptionsToggleText[] =
 	L"Allow crows",
 	L"Random I.M.P personality",
 	L"Auto save",
+	L"Silent Skyrider",
 };
 
 //This is the help text associated with the above toggles.
@@ -3551,6 +3552,7 @@ STR16	zOptionsScreenHelpText[] =
 	L"When ON, the crows are present in game.",
 	L"When ON, I.M.P characters will get random personality and attitude.",
 	L"When ON, game will be saved in tactical after each players turn.",
+	L"When ON, Skyrider will not talk anymore.",
 };