Quick update of development progress.

I'm moving the features of Update 2 (which was canceled due to feedback) into the main branch and adding interesting new twists to the gameplay.

Completed:

1. Many new types of resources have been added. I will most likely add more in the testing phase.
2. Added nuclear reactor, nano-assembler and orbital elevator.
3. Implemented a system of living metals.
4. Implemented the "Restore last state" function (for damaged ships and damaged or destroyed stations).
5. The tech tree has been redesigned in vein of Update 2, but with some significant improvements based on feedback.
6. Implemented direct docking of the ship with the station (see "Next steps").
7. Improved fluid system in several areas. For example, it is now possible to connect machines without a tank in the middle.
8. All new combat system improvements have been moved: fleet management, faction aggressive behavior, single ship logic.
9. Improved XP system (see "Next Steps").

In progress:

1. Single ship waypoint system (part of direct docking).
2. Teleportation relay improvements.
3. Sorter block.
4. Disassembler machine (see "Next Steps").
5. Energy rebalancing.
6. Energy widget.
7. Alternative research system (improved based on feedback from Update 2).
8. Left click camera drag
9. Tutorial improvements.
10. New blueprints.
11. Minor UI improvements.
12. Possibly: “No Teleportation” game mode (designed to use full scale direct docking).
13. Possibly: "Last wave" mode (the final global attack of enemies when you defeat them all).
14. Internal testing.

After that, I will open a new experimental branch.

Thank you for playing and sharing your ideas!