VERSION 1.3c : Released 28th June 2010

ENHANCEMENTS
Updated German translation courtesy of Mathias Merboth

Update to DirectX9 Version which should now fix the outstanding Windows7 64bit incompatibility issues that some users have been experiencing. I would like to thank Mathias Merboth and Wallace McGee for helping me test this version of the game.

BUG FIXES
Fixed disabled Joystick which was a bug introduced in Version 1.3b.
Fixed Salvage release for 3rd party spacecraft.

SAVE GAMES
Partially compatible with previous revisions - the 'Jump' button should be used instead of the 'Load' option.

VERSION 1.3b : Released 8th June 2010

ENHANCEMENTS
New 'Scrolling Mouse' Control
Update Russian translation courtesy of Alexey Prokopchuk
Option to show fuel range on Galactic Map via 'F' Key.
Right Click Mouse Control option added.

DirectX9 versions added which may fix the Windows7 64bit incompatibility issues that some users have been experiencing.

BUG FIXES
Inhibit Wormholes from being opened whilst docked.
Inhibit Aliens from abducting mission related spacecraft

SAVE GAMES
Partially compatible with previous revisions - the 'Jump' button should be used instead of the 'Load' option.

VERSION 1.3a : Released 3rd March 2010

ENHANCEMENTS
New GUI
Configurable Keyboard Mappings
Improved Solar System and Galactic Map screens
Global Spacecraft speed multiplier configurable via preferences screen
Improved Suns
Larger Planets ( approx 1.5 times larger)
Modified Galactic Star Systems
Sound Effect Volume Controls
Improved alignment of detail textures on fractal planets
Middle Mouse button allows rotation in System and Galactic Maps.

BUG FIXES
Save Game Screen Shot works for larger resolutions
Generation of Cluster1 debris fixed
Fixed Auto Pilot malfunction when using mouse wheel throttle

SAVE GAMES
Partially compatible with previous revisions - the 'Jump' button should be used instead of the 'Load' option.

User defined Spacecraft templates will not be compatible with the new revision.

VERSION 1.2g : Released 3rd January 2009

ENHANCEMENTS
German Version
Mouse wheel zoom added to Solar System and Galactic Maps

BUG FIXES
Mouse wheel throttle causing auto pilot malfunction.
Prevention of the generation of 'Cluster1' Debris
Numerous other minor faults corrected.

SAVE GAMES
Compatible with previous revisions - however it is recommended that the 'Jump' button is used rather then the 'Load' option.

VERSION 1.2f : Released 23rd March 2008

ENHANCEMENTS
More control modes
Joystick throttle
Yaw/ Roll Keys - ( Q, E or Left/ Right Arrow Keys)
Mouse scroll wheel for throttle or Yaw/ Roll control
Arcade Mode - refer to Preferences Section.
Debris Collector
Asteroid Mining
Salvageable debris scattered on spacecraft destruction
Shift Key selects nearest target
Improved Landing Pad design

BUG FIXES
Incorrect rendering of mono-rails on alien worlds.
Sporadic flashing sprites.
Fixed random crash - occurs particularly often when within asteroid fields
Incorrect distance to destination star in mission statements.

SAVE GAMES
Compatible with previous revisions - however it is recommended that the 'Jump' button is used rather then the 'Load' option.

VERSION 1.2e : Released 7th November 2007

ENHANCEMENTS
Clouds added - refer to Preferences Section.
Hi Res Fractal Textures - fixes disortion at Poles- refer to Preferences Section.
Electrical Storms on planets with dense atmospheres

BUG FIXES
Mouse re-centred when reverting to Main Screen.
Alpha Blending of planet oceans improved.

VERSION 1.2d : Released 1st October 2007

BUG FIXES
Fault in changing screen resolution corrected.

VERSION 1.2c : Released 25th September 2007

ENHANCEMENTS
Introduction Screens added.
Observation Camera added - refer to Equipment Section.
Trajectory Computer added - refer to Equipment Section.
Afterburner added - refer to Equipment Section.
Ability to render pirates and aliens passive - refer to user preferences.

BUG FIXES
Bugs... what bugs!!

SAVE GAMES
Compatible with previous revisions - however it is recommended that the 'Jump' button is used rather then the 'Load' option.

VERSION 1.2b : Released 24th April 2007

ENHANCEMENTS
Solar System Editor - Refer to Appendix L of Manual
Support for Ogg-Vorbis Music Files - Refer to Section 2.6 of Manual
Weapons Management Window added.
New Planet Templates added.
'Sort' and 'Find' buttons added to the Long Range Scanner
Russian Version

BUG FIXES
Reversed Joystick sensitivity slider
'Save' button added to the 'Input Options' window.
Corrected problem where a criminal record is incurred for attacking an Alien.
Fixed bug whereby completion of multiple missions is not recognised after docking at a Space Station.
Fixed bug where Spacecraft can become trapped in a Space Stations superstructure.
Fixed Bug where spacecraft can be incorrectly tagged as wreckage.
Fixed crash in Solar System map. This occurs when a ‘targetted spacecraft’ is selected. If a ‘targetting computer’ has not been purchased then the reason for the crash is not obvious.
Pausing game automatically activates window access in main screen.

SAVE GAMES
Compatible with previous revisions - however it is recommended that the 'Jump' button is used rather then the 'Load' option.

VERSION 1.2a : Released 20th December 2006

ENHANCEMENTS
Improved Fractals.
Galaxy partitioned into Core and Border Systems
Improved User Interface with larger fonts.
More Missions.
Jumping between Solar Systems allowed.
Alien Civilisation added.
Various tweaks.

SAVE GAMES
NOT compatible with previous revisions.

VERSION 1.1a : Released 5th May 2006

ENHANCEMENTS
Improved gas giant textures.
Improved atmosphere textures.
Improved space background textures.
Improved gas giant rings and asteroid belts.

BUG FIXES
Bounties credited for destroying pirates.
Overloading of the Railgun fire corrected - would cause the screen to flash.
Some autopilot problems corrected.
Sensible video defaults implemented.

SAVE GAMES
NOT compatible with previous revisions.

VERSION 1.0c : Released 23rd March 2006

BUG FIXES
Modified to include a 'forced trace' option.
Modified to fix problem with CRT monitors generating huge numbers of resolution options.
Readme file added.

SAVE GAMES
Compatible with previous revisions.

VERSION 1.0c : Released 20th March 2006

BUG FIXES
Modified to include Engine Volume Slider accessed via preferences menu.
Modified to include better exception handling during initialisation.
Modified to potentially fix joystick problems in first Version.

SAVE GAMES
Compatible with previous revisions.

VERSION 1.0b : Released 12th March 2006

BUG FIXES
Planetary textures corrected

SAVE GAMES
Compatible with previous revisions.

VERSION 1.0a : Released 27th February 2006
Initial Version