This version saw a massive overhaul in how displacement and stability affected ship performance. It wasn't just about slapping on the biggest guns; Alpha 12 forced players to balance armor thickness with engine efficiency.

Occasionally, developers allow players to access older builds via the "Betas" tab in Steam properties, though this is usually reserved for the most recent stable versions. Why You Should Play the Full Version Instead

Before this update, enemy ships often behaved predictably. Alpha 12 introduced smarter tactical AI that would attempt to "cross the T" and manage engagement distances more effectively.