Flarelight v2.9.1 — Version 2.9.1 - Sidebar Visibility: desktop sidebars now use independent scrolling, visible scrollbars, sticky

Version 2.9.1 - Sidebar Visibility: desktop sidebars now use independent scrolling, visible scrollbars, sticky positioning, and bottom clearance so lower controls remain accessible.
Version 2.9.0 - Tactical Combat: live damage forecasts, escape odds, threat assessment, command recommendations, and brace-for-impact damage control.

Version 2.8.0 - Surface Navigation: drag-to-pan zoomed hex maps, rover recentering, and a live minimap viewport indicator.
Version 2.7.0 - Tactical Surface Map: rover-centered hex zoom, mouse-wheel and keyboard scaling, and a live expedition minimap.
Version 2.5.0 - Campaign Profiles: Explorer, Standard, and Crisis difficulty modes with profile-aware mission clocks, resources, encounters, combat scaling, UI status, and backward-compatible saves.
Version 2.4.0 - Native Package Specification 1.6 metadata, package self-tests, fullscreen support, accessibility polish, and restart-dialog repair.
Version 2.3.0 - Stellar Catalog with route planning, survey-status browsing, hyperspace course controls, and waypoint management.
Version 2.2.0 - Captain waypoints, hyperspace bookmark routing, amber waypoint chart markers, and an expanded Captain's Logbook archive.
Version 2.1.0 - System Survey Planner, orbit completion tracking, recommended next-world targeting, and clearer system-map survey status.
Version 2.0.0 - Mission Intelligence update: strategic dashboard, campaign-risk assessment, bearing/diplomacy status, expedition record, and context-aware next-action guidance.
Version 1.9.0 - October 3, 2026
- Added recent-jump breadcrumb trails to the hyperspace chart.
- Added survey-completion rings for visited star systems.
- Added shortcuts for reachable systems with unfinished planetary surveys.
- Added a direct Return to Kerrek navigation option.

Version 1.8.0 - October 3, 2026
- Added a hyperspace Exploration Planner that recommends the strongest reachable stellar target.
- Added arrival fuel-reserve estimates to recommended and nearby courses.
- Added a cyan NEXT marker to the recommended star on the hyperspace chart.
- Added exploration intelligence: reachable stars, unvisited stars in range, and total world surveys filed.
- Added low-reserve navigation warnings and richer hover telemetry.
- Save compatibility retained with versions 1.0.0 through 1.7.0.

Version 1.7.0 - October 3, 2026
- Added a value-aware expedition computer that recommends the strongest known surface prospect, not merely the closest one.
- Recommendation scoring now weighs discovery value, outbound and return travel time, rover condition, cargo capacity, and planetary hazard.
- Added a one-click Recommended Prospect autonav order with round-trip time estimates.
- Added a cyan BEST target ring directly on the hex map and richer known-target telemetry.
- Corrected the in-game version badge and preserved existing v1.0-v1.6 save compatibility.

Version 1.6.0 - October 3, 2026
- Added an expedition planner with one-click autonav to the nearest known ore seam, lifeform, or structure.
- Added route-time estimates for expedition targets and the return trip to the lander.
- Added a live expedition status advisory based on rover integrity, cargo load, and return-route risk.
- Added mineral symbols and clearer life markers on readable hex-map scales.
- Preserved existing v1.0-v1.5 campaign save compatibility.

Version 1.5.0 - October 3, 2026
- Added a hyperspace route computer with one-click exact intercepts for nearby stars.
- Added a cyan one-leg fuel envelope to the hyperspace chart.
- Added live hover course previews with range status, fuel cost, and travel time.
- Added a bearing checklist to the mission panel for faster campaign tracking.
- Improved hyperspace help and navigation guidance.
- Preserved existing v1.0-v1.4 campaign save compatibility.

Version 1.4.0 - October 3, 2026
- Added a persistent rover breadcrumb trail on planetary hex maps.
- Added live hover previews of charted autonav routes before committing movement.
- Added one-click autonav back to the landing site.
- Expanded expedition telemetry with rover travel and route distance to the lander.
- Improved the on-map legend and surface navigation guidance.
- Preserved existing v1.0-v1.3 campaign save compatibility.

Version 1.3.0 - October 3, 2026
- Added charted-hex rover autonav with safe pathfinding around blocked terrain.
- Added six-hour surface scanning to reveal nearby terrain and discoveries.
- Added route-aware hover intel and clearer exploration guidance.
- Autonav halts if the vehicle is recalled or its bay fills.
- Preserved existing v1.0-v1.2 campaign save compatibility.

Version 1.2.0 - October 3, 2026
- Rebuilt planetary surface exploration as a true hex map.
- Added six-direction rover movement with pointer and expanded keyboard controls.
- Added hex hover intel, terrain labels, clearer landing/site markers, and a stronger rover marker.
- Preserved v1.0/v1.1 surface save compatibility.

Version 1.1.0 - October 3, 2026
- Mission tracker, autosave, order hotkeys, save/help shortcuts, version badge, and refreshed cover art.

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Change History

Version 2.6.0 - Expedition Turnaround: station launch-readiness scoring, transparent full-service quotes, and one-command preflight restoration.
Version 1.0.0 - July 29, 2026
Initial release.
Procedurally generated forty-five star sector with three
ancient sites and seven species territories.
Six-post crew across five species; seven refittable ship
systems.
Orbital survey, surface prospecting by terrain vehicle,
contact and diplomacy, range-band ship combat.
Three-bearing plot with six endings and a scored finish.
Single-slot local save.
No save-compatibility concerns: this is the first release.