Just a heads-up,
In the next update, the game will migrate to a new save-format. Be sure to continue each of your Pilots, then launch & dock to transition the save-data to the new text-format. Do it a few times just to be safe!
These new saves are already generated, you can find them in the folder:
C:\Users\yourname\StarNomad2
You'll find the A_Savegame.txt along with various files (ie, A_Systems#.txt for each Pilot #). Very lightweight and editable.
Likewise, in your Star Nomad 2 installed folder (SteamApps etc), you should see the following text files: A_Modules.txt, A_Ships.txt & A_Tradegoods.txt, all editable in any text reader/notepad.
These will be read by the game engine in v1.15, so changes you make will be in-game, save compatible. I'll explain what the numbers correspond to once the update is live.
There's a few reasons why I'm doing this, the major ones are: ease of expand-ability for me for future content & player editing or tweaks are always nice.
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New ships (thanks to @Ameshin): prototype vessels developed in secret by the Free Union in collaboration with several Corporations.
Polaris [Cruiser] = Available in all modes. Unlocked via an event/NPC.
"The Polaris is a prototype Cruiser developed for the Free Union by an unknown Corporation in a move which voids the Large Vessel Treaty. Currently under trials for combat effectiveness, the Union will soon mass produce Polaris Cruisers to reinforce their defenses."
Primary: 3x M-Turrets
Secondary: 3x M-Launchers
Support: 3x M-Drone Bays
Excellent mobility, good all round characteristics.
In-flight appearance:
Tannhauser [Capital] = Roguelike only. Unlocked via an event/NPC.
"Strategists within the Union leadership saw the need for a Capital vessel as an insurance plan post-conflict, when the conquerors turn their eyes to the Free Union. Developed in secret, the Tannhauser was designed to be a force multiplier, a flexible vessel that can perform many roles, including Capital-killer."
Primary: 1x L-Turret & 3x M-Turrets
Secondary: 3x L-Launchers
Support: 3x L-Drone Bays
Good all round characteristics.
In-flight appearance: