The author of the article seemed to mix up some things but the screenshots are great! I was almost about to click on the buttons on the screens, forgetting that they are screenshots.
Very nice system map with the angled hex map. It will be nice if you could change the view angle because the hexes on the far side might be hard to mee clearly. Tactical combat screen looks exciting, though I couldn't figure out what's happening with all those lines and round symbols on the screen. I like the ship design screen and the ability to place components in different locations on the ship.
The Eee look different and more evil now, but I like their new look. In the quick start screen, I guess some races show a ship and some races show the race portrait?
Big mouse cursor? Oh, that thing that looks like a spaceship! Agreed, it's too big.
Anyway, the screenshots look wonderful!
Release date is February next year? OK, I'll wait...