Sea of Stars Early Access update - 5/25/2014

Along with the usual bug fixes and tweaks, this update brings in a new subsystem: particle systems on the Star map. One of the first applications is a supernova explosion! Full change list:

• Particles on star map (engine trails etc)

• Supernova event, destroys ships within five lightyears unless protected

• Improved fleet marker rendering and movement

• New "attention" marker on stars where you have discovered enemies

• Improved fleet sensor visual effects

• Added "message" music cue

• Added Tan Ru random dialog generator

• Fixed fleets disappearing on map

• Fixed some fleets not being encountered in combat

• Fixed UI elements not fading out when combat fades out

• Fixed alien fleets trying to leave a star without a drive (and being stuck)

• Fixed Garthan portrait disappearing after mercenary event