This is a pretty major release, from a development standpoint. The physics and collision systems have been completely revamped and much improved. Basic persistency has been added. Each user account now has up to 6 individual "Characters" which may be created. Information about the characters is all stored server-side, and will persist after logoff. The next release (short term, a week or so) will have basic inventory functionality, the ability to dock with stations, and a few other items that didn't make it into tonight's release. Additionally, systems have been rescaled and ship velocities further changed, in the interest of conveying a more accurate sense of scale.