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