NEW: 1 new random mission type with 88 context-dependent narrative variants
NEW: three new civilian platform types that feature in new random missions.
NEW: added new resource mission variant that adds to fleet stat (equivalent to fleet construction project)
NEW: can now jettison trade goods
NEW: added notification that existing goods are jettisoned when performing a mission that requires you to pick up new goods.
NEW: character selection skills are now colour coded by trait
NEW: text now changes to red font to indicate when you can afford items in store
NEW: can now autopath to a tile adjacent to an impassable object by right-clicking that object
NEW: updated visuals for victory points display at top of main UI, for consistency with Faction panel display.
NEW: added new victory/failure panels for when the game is won or lost
MOD: game now transitions to 'random mission mode' immediately after player completes the tutorial missions
MOD: random mission mode displayed more prominently in difficulty select screen
MOD: sector tooltips only show station module summary after they have been visited by the player
MOD: switched order (and keyboard shortcuts for) faction history and faction info buttons
BALANCE: heat levels are now reduced to zero after docking at a station
BALANCE: made multiple ambushes in quick succession less likely
BALANCE: max econ or military VP bonus for current mission types changed to 1
BALANCE: shipyards can spawn in random stations in random mission mode
BALANCE: completing missions in sector now unlock up to two neighbouring sectors
FIX: bug where missions offered by NPCs are refreshed each time they are contacted
FIX: targeting icon sometimes remains on map after target has been destroyed
FIX: removed minefield region effect as not yet implemented
FIX: mission target ships sometimes spawned so far from the player that it is difficult to complete the mission by the mission deadline
FIX: character select now shows all skills
FIX: bug where it is possible to 'waste' advance repair skill by selecting an undamaged item as the target
FIX: mining ships and transport ships cannot be attacked by default even when they are mission targets
FIX: autopathing sometimes stops for no apparent reason
FIX: bug where right clicking on manual popup moves ship
FIX: formatting issue with weight display when comparing ships in shipyard
FIX: feedback form can be partially hidden behind tutorial help panels
FIX: bug whereby 'We need more power' skill is applied to engine instead of generator
FIX: small graphical discontinuities in moving animation
FIX: added sound effect for choosing game type
FIX: bug where mission indicator shown for station even though no npc is visible in that station
FIX: can now press escape to escape from large auto-path
FIX: when activating weapons should automatically select target if none selected
FIX: map object tooltips overlap with main UI tooltips e.g. when attempting to view equipment status
FIX: heat dump skill does not have text popup indicating use
FIX: bug where hall of fame does not save player portrait info
FIX: bug where shipyard descriptive text is not shown
FIX: bug where loot from destroyed enemy ships does not spawn