Experiment time! This time we are introducing new protection combat drones that will be patrolling starter stations.
This means that the no fire zone around the starter stations will no longer prevent you from shooting, however it does mean that if you violate the no fire zone by firing inside of it, you will be met with a response in kind from the local defense drones. If there are no drones in the local area they will warp in from around the system, and they can chase anyone who warps away by entering warp themselves.
Additionally the drones can also be hired by players to protect their ships for a limited time. However this protection doesn't come cheap. You can acquire this temporary protected status by going to one of the new S3 Ship protection service desks found in most major stations.
As always, we’d appreciate any feedback you’re willing to provide it will only help us make the game better. A new experimental thread can be found here:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/363360/discussions/4/1291816569118355664/
Please leave your feedback about this patch there.
Instructions on how to join the experimental branch can be found here:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/363360/discussions/4/350542145693906320/
Thank you all for playing and see you starside!
-The Split Polygon Team