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Sea of Stars Early Access update - 5/25/2014

Along with the usual bug fixes and tweaks, this update brings in a new subsystem: particle systems on the Star map. One of the first applications is a supernova explosion! Full change list:

  • Particles on star map (engine trails etc)
  • Supernova event, destroys ships within five lightyears unless protected
  • Improved fleet marker rendering and movement
  • New "attention" marker on stars where you have discovered enemies
  • Improved fleet sensor visual effects
  • Added "message" music cue
  • Added Tan Ru random dialog generator
  • Fixed fleets disappearing on map
  • Fixed some fleets not being encountered in combat
  • Fixed UI elements not fading out when combat fades out
  • Fixed alien fleets trying to leave a star without a drive (and being stuck)
  • Fixed Garthan portrait disappearing after mercenary event