Version 0.9.6.1 Patch Notes

• Increased minimum spawn distance of pirates to reduce "attacked the moment you undock from the station" incidents a little.
  

• Fixed a bug potentially causing periodic crashing after a non-player ship is destroyed.
  
• Fixed bug where merchants were trying to keep their reactor off sometimes, slowing them down.
  
• Fixed a bug where ships could sometimes fly off into the middle of nowhere.
  
• Fixed a bug where finishing an intercom call with your comms module disconnected could crash the game if you then tried to hail someone.
  
• Fixed a bug where trade prices were not being shown correctly under some circumstances.
  
• Fixed a bug where ships with IFF on were not showing motion angle/speed lines.
  
• Fixed bug where map zoom level wasn't being reset when starting a new game.
  

Version 0.9.6 Patch Notes

• Added ability to skip introductory NPCs on new games.
  

• Changed pirates to have a finite amount of time they will hunt for or chase a target.
  
• Enabled mouse cursor on the on-ship engineering terminal.
  
• Re-wrote the Black Annie mission to more clearly explain time limits
  
• Re-wrote conversation with the SS Tchaikovsky and had her fly back to base once the conversation is complete
  
• Fixed a bug where Angela Reddy would get off your ship upset with you even after you'd completed her transport job.
  
• Fixed a bug where if you requested a tow, Casey Croma would still be aboard your ship after you next jumped to a new system.
  
• Removed the PDA Note for Angela Reddy's second passenger job if the timeout had been reached.
  
• Added further information about the time limit for Angela Reddy's second passenger job.
  
• Added an email if you pass the time out limit for Angela Reddy's second passenger job.
  
• Fixed a burn-correction bug which sometimes caused pirates or authority ships to fly off into outer space rather than pursue a target correctly.
  
• Fixed a bug where the main menu could crash if an invalid/corrupt save game was in the game folder.
  
• Fixed a bug where RCS burning in autopilot on slow machines at high time acceleration levels could cause problems.
  
• Fixed a bug which could cause crashes when authority ships scan certain kinds of vessels.
  
• Fixed a bug where sometimes, after loading game, you could no longer connect any disconnected modules iny our ship.
  
• Fixed a bug where ship were rotating either too fast or two slow due to a double application of the efficiency modifier to RCS modules.
  
• Fixed another bug which could send ships spiralling forever when it high time compression on slow computers.
  
• Fixed a bug which could cause a crash when rendering certain kinds of monitors in specific conditions.
  
• Fixed a bug which caused pirates to continue on into the void while tracking targets they have lost contact with.
  
• Fixed a small pathing bug for story-related ships.
  
• Fixed a bug where manual burning of main drive or RCS when under autopilot wouldn't fully cancel autopilot correctly.
  

Version 0.9.5.4 Patch Notes

• Module and Component purchasing screens can now be filtered by type and quality.
  < and > symbols on helm changed to clockwise/counter-clockwise symbols.
  
• Plotting course now clears previous course first by default.
  
• Toggle Tablet and Switch Tab keys are now re-mappable, and by extension so are the tab and tilde/grave keys.
  
• Contraband for the destination sector is listed when docked at jump gates.
  

• Fixed bug where clicking on the wall in a Remora could exit via the airlock.
  
• Fixed bug where you could sometimes not buy countermeasures.
  
• Fixed bug where tilde didn't switch tabs in the tablet, while in the power room.
  
• Fixed issue where ship sales, modules and component sales were not saved.
  
• Fixed an issue where certain components had an invalid socket type selected, so could not be used.
  
• Added a PDA note to Survival Scenario 3
  
• Removed references to an erroneous scenario mode from main menu
  

Version 0.9.5.3 Patch Notes

• Some fixes to the autopilot code.
  
• Fixed bug where Escape scenarios were not being shown correctly.
  
• Fixed a periodic crash when undocking.
  
• Fixed bug where scenario screens were being re-populated incorrectly when going 'back'.
  
• Fixed Confirm Delete button size being too big at main menu.
  
• Fixed save games screen not updating after save deletion.
  

Version 0.9.5.2 Patch Notes

• Scenarios are now selected via submenus.
  
• Can now drag a working component from inventory into a full slot and the components will simply be switched.
  
• More in-game ads and space station art.
  

• Fixed various autopilot bugs which could result in ships heading to random places or fail to accelerate to full speed under certain circumstances.
  
• Fixed a crash when switching back to bridge after a communication got forcibly cancelled.
  
• Fixed a bug where time compression would stop working if you left a sector or docked while being hailed.
  
• Fixed power storage bar on ship bridges to reflect total possible power of all batteries, not just connected ones.
  

Version 0.9.5.1 Patch Notes

• Fixed a crash when moving a module that had a selected slot in the engine room.
  
• Fixed a graphical bug when syncing comms modules from the comms room.
  

• Fixed a periodic crash when returning to menu.
  

Version 0.9.5 Patch Notes

• Time compression now indicated separately from emergency messages, and shown in the top bar of every screen.
  
• Number of save slots increased to 5.
  
• Authority and Military vessels now communicate with each other, and respond in kind of violent force they see a player (or any other ship) engage in. In short - expect to get torpedos heading your way from government vessels if you're caught shooting in inhabited systems.
  
• A post-game screen has beeen added to the main menu, describing your final moments and giving you information about the outcome of the scenario, if relevant.
  
• Pirates now have different loadouts depending on their skill levels.
  
• Main menu has been redesigned with additional functionality.
  
• Can now skip intro with escape/enter/space, or permanently through the config file.
  
• Movement mechanics have been overhauled for efficiency.
  

• Brand new Power Management screen has been implemented on all ships, along with the ability to alter the module power priority.
  
• Massive overhaul fo the component and module system, with components individually affecting power usage, efficiency and emissions of the module they're in.
  
• Component management screen added to engineering, with ability to scrap/destroy components.
  
• Module screws now visibly rotate when unscrewing/tightening.
  

• Fixed pathing issues that sometimes caused pirates or bounties to path through dangerous asteroid fields, etc.
  
• Fixed some crashes relating to using low-quality navmap modules with green or blue displays.
  
• Fixed a sound glitch when burning or using RCS modules on low power.
  
• Fixed a bug where torpedos out of power would not correctly self-destruct
  
• Fixed travel bugs sometimes causing stuttering and lack of motion.
  
• Fixed bug where ship would attempt to rotate/burn when they had nowhere near enough power to do so.
  
• Fixed a bug where damaged RCS modules did not reduce the actual efficiency of turns.
  
• Fixed a bug where the "turn ship to 50 degrees" part of the tutorial had problems running on very slow computers.
  
• Fixed a bug where after the player was scanned in ANY sector by authority ships, they would never be scanned again until they restarted theg ame.
  
• Fixed a crash when hitting enter on certain conversation options.
  
• Fixed some aesthetic issues with the Enceladus.
  
• Fixed an error with the offset of the wrench mouse cursor in the module repair screen.
  
• Removed points on Etna Mining Outpost where players could click and be teleported back to their ship
  

• Fixed a bug where the PDA Note to help Benny on Etna Mining Outpost wouldn't disappear after you'd failed the mission.
  
• Fixed a bug where the PDA Note to deliver Victoria Marks' clone wouldn't disappear after successfully completing the mission.
  
• Fixed a bug where Qingqi Farr and Dr Sparks would get off your ship disappointed even after you'd completed the mission or Liam Ong
  
• Fixed a bug where Ray Zee would get off your ship disappointed even after you'd completed his passenger trip
  
• Fixed a bug where Jinghua Wong would appear to get off your ship even after you'd successfully transported him out of Parssus
  
• Fixed a bug where Ray Zee would send you an email about not picking him up even after you already had.
  
• Fixed a bug where it was possible for Candra Alatas to email you after she'd died
  
• Made Buffalo Hargreaves' PDA Note disappear properly if you failed to reach him in time
  
• Stopped players from being able to email Charlotte Brian about Dr Nicholas Reiffel after already having dropped him off
  
• Fixed a bug where Dr Nicholas Reiffel would force your passenger status to remain on
  
• Fixed a bug where the PDA Note for Dr Nicholas Reiffel wouldn't disappear if you let him go
  
• Fixed a bug where Avelina Dembo would email you upset even after you'd hacked the Orson's End for her
  
• Changed emails to Charlotte Brian to be sending to the correct person
  
• Fixed a 'stuck' passenger bug after saving the refugees for Tuisin Brown
  
• Fixed a crash when trying to view all trade prices on Zaragoza while carrying a plasma cannon
  
• Fixed a bug where John James Salomon would message you via the intercom about how long his trip was taking even after you'd dropped him off at a location
  
• Fixed a bug which allowed you to accept the Buffalo Hargreaves passenger job after he'd already cancelled it
  

Version 0.9.4.4 Patch Notes

• Changed component stats from a star system to a text system.
  
• Altered 'damaged' calculations to avoid modules being low-efficiency but seemingly having no damaged components.
  

• Fixed a crash when jumping from PUP-9010 to The Two Sisters.
  
• Fixed a bug where certain factions for contracts were not unlocking for various stories.
  
• Fixed a bug where sensor objects being removed and a pirate tracking them could cause a crash.
  
• Fixed a bug where buttons were not visible for the jump drive when docked sometimes.
  
• Fixed a few clipping errors for character models.
  
• Fixed the Arakaki Hapnode's broken look.
  
• Fixed some clipping errors on the Enceladus monitors.
  
• Fixed a bug where Michaelson would never appear in the mission for Benny
  
• Fixed a bug where Henrietta Arcade would email you upset even after you picked her up
  
• Fixed a bug where players could accidentally appear on their ship if they misclicked while aboard Etna Mining Outpost
  
• Fixed a bug which left the PDA Note to pick up Henrietta Arcade stuck open in your PDA
  
• Relocated Fanbrigo Labres Lagrange spawn point
  
• Added jump spawn locations to quadrant C in the Two Sisters
  

Version 0.9.4.3 Patch Notes

• Components are now described with star ratings for minimum damage, sturdiness and efficiency. These are displayed when looking in your engine room, and at component purchase screens.
  

• Fixed a sporadic crash when certain ships are destroyed and do not have a weapons module aboard.
  
• Fixed a problem causing a crash when clicking the down/up buttons the cargo screen on certain kinds of docked synthetics.
  
• Fixed a bug where going to the trade screen on a starbase when there's a contract with bad information, usually from an old save, could cause a crash.
  
• Fixed an issue where selling your weapons system while leaving a tube selected could cause a crash when going back to your engine room.
  
• Fixed an error where registration changes weren't costing money.
  
• Fixed an error where selling pods did not earn you money.
  
• Enceladus Comms Status creen was not showing the number of emails ready to download.
  
• Fixed a bug where if Qian Block agreed to pay you 600, you couldn't complete his mission.
  
• Fixed a bug where Liam One's mission displayed the wrong destination in your PDA.
  
• Fixed a crash in one of Harry Vuong's conversations.
  
• Fixed a bug where Harry Vuong would start his second mission while you were still in his first.
  
• Fixed a bug where Fernando would appear to cancel his passenger job while it was technically still available.
  
• Fixed a bug where pirates would sometimes refuse to spin up a second torpedo after hitting a first target.
  
• Fixed a bug where pirates would sometimes continue trailing a target forever instead of giving up on them.
  
• Fixed a bug where the alert messages weren't appearing properly, or were frozen on some monitors.
  
• Fixed a bug where after engaging course, sometimes the 'distance to target' would show garbage information on the Nav Map.
  

Version 0.9.4.2 Patch Notes

• You can now remotely access space stations via the 'hail' function to view current prices, contracts and passengers before docking.
  
• Increased value of passenger contracts.
  

• Fixed a bug where destroying a ship that was hailing you or in conversation with you would crash the game.
  
• Fixed a bug where an incoming hail was not properly reset between scenarios.
  
• Fixed a bug where quitting back to menu did not reset the camera position on the nav map.
  
• Fixed a power issue sometimes causing merchants to lose control of their vessel.
  
• Fixed a bug where some menu states were kept between games.
  
• Fixed a bug causing NPCs to spin up weapons and give away their positions at incorrect times.
  
• Fixed a bug where you could jettison cargo while docked with existing cargo, thereby doing it instantly.
  
• Fixed a bug where natural objects were not appearing on sensor lists in Galileo and Devass' Star.
  
• Fixed a bug where the maximum cargo you can hold was not displaying properly in the system terminal.
  
• Specified when you should sell goods to complete a contract on trading terminals
  
• Fixed a bug where dropping Rami Ravachandran off didn't remove the PDA note.
  
• Fixed a bug where Avelina Dembo would spawn at Mr Li's Bar on Assayer before you'd completed her job
  
• Removed all references to the Plum Bar (which doesn't exist)
  
• Fixed a bug where Tuisin Brown would never get off your ship
  
• Fixed a bug where Avelina Dembo's second mission would start even if you'd never finished her first
  
• Removed 'welcome' emails for contract-givers which were actually just NPCs
  
• Fixed a bug where Maja Lindqvist would message you about having stolen her goods even when you hadn't picked them up yet
  
• Updated Maja Lindqvist's PDA Note to be more descriptive
  
• Re-balanced Maja Lindqvist mission
  
• Fixed a bug where your PDA Note for the final Kesta Jones mission wouldn't disappear
  
• Fixed a bug where Kesta Jones would message you to complain that you hadn't delivered the cargo when you had
  

Version 0.9.4.1 Patch Notes

• Hacking a vessel shows you its modules and their states.
  

• Fixed a bug where if you owed money (due to a fine, etc) to a faction that doesn't loan money, the game would crash when interest was calculated.
  
• Fixed bug where passengers were being retained after you quit back to menu and began or loaded another game.
  
• Fixed a crash when you entered EMCON mode while calculating a jump solution.
  
• Fixed a bug where disconnecting your jumpdrive when it was fully charged wouldn't auto-discharge the unit.
  
• Jump drive retains any selected destination after being discharged.
  
• Fixed a bug where the first tutorial message from Wendy in space didn't trigger the audio indicator when it was complete.
  
• Fixed bug where the comms screen was unusable if you were zoomed in on it when someone hailed you.
  

Version 0.9.4 Patch Notes

• Room-change crash on Mac 64-bit systems fixed.
  

• When modules are sold to a station, they are now repaired and put back on sale.
  
• News articles are now shown in reverse order.
  
• Previously-selected emails and news articles are kept after viewing them.
  

• Clicking on countermeasures after launching showed graphics glitches.
  
• Fixed a periodic crash when moving between two very large space station rooms.
  
• Fixed a sporadic weapons-related crash.
  
• Fixed text glitch on the countermeasure panel.
  
• Fixed a bug where scroll-wheel to zoom in on monitors was sometimes zooming in on the wrong monitor.
  
• Fixed bug where weapons functionality could still be used while weapon module was still booting up.
  
• Fixed a bug where authority ships sometimes identified ships without their IFF being on.
  

Version 0.9.3.3 Patch Notes