Full changelog for 0.2.5:

🌌 New Features & Gameplay Changes:

• New Galaxy Map Location Unlocked: After clearing the 3rd location on Gliese, a brand new solar system becomes available.
• Solar System Exploration Begins: Core overhaul to the gameplay! You can now navigate through the solar system and discover new planets. (Currently only one planet is implemented, but the system is in place for future expansion.)
• New Race Introduced – The Varkari: A totalitarian, xenophobic regime focused on "purifying" the galaxy. Their arrival marks a major shift in gameplay and diplomacy.

⚔️ Diplomacy & Conflict Mechanics:

• Engage with other races using new options:
  • Propose alliances
  • Declare war
  • Demand tribute
  • Trade
  • Send spies
  • Raid their planets
  • And more!
• You can now be attacked by other races on your own planet!
• Outpost Building is now available on controlled planets:
  • Though costly, they provide massive returns in crystals, food, or breeding potential to grow your army faster.

👾 New Enemy Units:

• Face off against Varkari military forces, each with distinct combat styles:
  • Varkari Soldier – disciplined and heavily armed.
  • Varkari Shotgun Soldier – deadly at close range with armor-piercing firepower.
  • Varkari Mechanical Dogs – fast, relentless, and designed to tear through your frontlines.

🖥️ UI & Systems:

• Major UI overhaul across the galaxy map and diplomacy systems.
• New menus to support expanded interstellar features.

Balance Changes:

• Increased gold, crystals, and food output when requesting help from HQ, go build that empire faster!

Bugfixes:

• Fixed a crash on Pamela’s Love Tree.
• Solved an issue with the Samurai Unit not functioning properly in position 5.