Overhaul BETA Update 5.3.1 - Big Incremental Patch! — Shallow Space Steam update #595288

In this BETA patch we see a continuation of the saving and loading mechanics introduced in 5.3, one handy item is the 'emergency save' feature which will automatically save your game if there is a crash. Otherwise we continue the combat mechanics focus of Update 5 in general preparing to switch on unit veterancy and experience, and adding in idle shield recharge when not in combat. In addition there are a bunch of fixes and tweaks as suggested by the community - keep them coming! Update 5.3.1 Change Log Added emergency save-game on crash Added Officer/experience framework Added ranks to sample ships Added shield recharge when ship out of combat for 45 seconds Added shield recharge rolling HUD text Added ship tooltip to targetbox, and tactical and fleet icons Added save message to notification panel Fixed crash on ship UI animation Fixed issue with fleet icons not appearing for sighted en...