We're releasing a new update for Astra Exodus. It includes a number of fixes and balance changes that were decided thanks to the feedback we receive from the playerbase. Keep it coming, it helps with refining the game and improving it. Thank you. We hope you enjoy it. Changelog: + Made sure that the player can delete default designs as well, if he so desires + Made sure the text fits on the mission setup scene mission/sandbox description always + Fixed an issue in which the Vandaal Fighter bay was causing a NAN value for ordnance required + Fixed an issue on mission 3, in which the game didn't quite keep track of the fleets destroyed, for achieving the optional objective + Made sure you don't start at war with the Okli in mission 05B, also increased the imperium starting colonies to compensate + Fixed a bug in which industry conversion into population growth was not working correctly on planets with a peculiarity + Reduced the Researcher hero skill bonus to 4 research per level + Fixed a bug in which the specialization picks were incorrectly calculated on load game, which allowed the player to research more of techs than he should have + Fixed a bug with the Researcher skill, in which when loading a save just after a level upgrade, it increased the research generated exponentially instead of linearly + Fixed an error which happened when a fleet from Z is stationed in system where a colony from Y which X tries to invade + Fixed a bug when taking over the last planet of a faction, where you couldn't close the battle screen. It was due to an alliance not being able to be broken. + Made sure the fleet popup doesn't get in the way when attacking another fleet in the system + Made sure the value for resources and planet population on the system view are correctly show when involving huge values + Optimized the handling of the planet list, reducing the time it takes for it to be updated + Optimized the handling of the colony list, reducing the time it takes for it to be updated + Optimized the update of the build queue items for each colony, reducing the delay between view switching + Made sure the Installations in the colony screen are shown by order of construction + Optimized turn process time for late game saves + Corrected a travel time mismatch between ETA and actual turns required for a troop/population composite fleet + Increased the size of systems click boundaries, to avoid problems selecting them for fleet movement or to enter them + Fixed a bug that happened with weapon specializations applied to a non selected design

Features:

• Epic Story Campaign
  Lead the Earth Legacy Task Force through 9 arduous missions, in their Campaign for discovering the lost heritage of Earth, and make decisions that alter the story and gameplay in significant ways; for which you can be rewarded with exclusive and diverse abilities only found in this mode.
  
  
  
• Dynamic Sandbox Mode
  Take charge of one out of 8 different main factions, or create your own in the Sandbox Mode, as you thrive to enslave, exterminate, seduce or right out beat all and any competition. Survive a host of events and menaces, that will surely challenge your empire and all others.
  
  
  
• Battle in Space and on the Ground
  Fight in space and in the ground, with real time tactical space battles, where positioning and heading matters as much as weaponry. And initiative based top down ground battles, with hosts of infantry, armour, strike craft and even mechs. Or just nuke them from orbit, that works just as well.
  
  
  
• Explore captivating Galaxies
  Colonize or conquer a vibrantly diverse galaxy of your choosing, full of wonderful stars, planets, asteroid belts, etc, all inspired by true astronomical phenomena. Maneuver your ships around black holes and supernovas, to either use or avoid their effects, in your conquests.
  
  
  
• Semi-random Research Grid
  Research over 300 technologies, in an exclusive and randomized tech grid, which forces you to choose wisely what you research and guarantees that no two games will be the same. React to events in the galaxy by researching about them and obtaining unique advantages over your enemies.
  
  
  
• Lead through amazing Heroes
  Encounter and recruit amazing galactic heroes, to lead your fleets, govern your colonies or even spy on your enemies! Make havok without firing a single blast, by conducting Sabotage and Revolt, among other operations; deep behind enemy lines.
  
  
  
• Design your own Starships
  Design you own starships, by deciding not only what weapons they carry and in which configuration, but also their Core and Support systems. Overwhelm your opponent with hosts of agile Frigates, swarms of Strike Craft or just with the immense firepower of a single huge Titan.
  
  
  
• Open files for modding
  Tinker, change and customize the game to your heart's content. Adding new or modifying existing starships, factions, troops, technologies, etc to the game. Maybe reenacting then, some of your favourite scifi tv shows and movies moments, right in the game.
  

• OS: Ubuntu 12.04 (64-bit)
• Processor: 2.5 Ghz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 or equivalent
• Graphics: 1 GB nVidia Geforce GT460 or equivalent. 500 MB ATI HD4850 or equivalent
• Storage: 4 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Minimum Resolution: 1366 x 768

• OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (64-bit)
• Processor: 3.5 Ghz Intel Core i5 or equivalentMemory: 8 GB RAM
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: 1 GB nVidia Geforce GTX660 or equivalent. 1 GB ATI HD7850 or equivalent
• Storage: 4 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Minimum Resolution: 1366 x 768