i'm actually at work, so i can't play much but here's some quick feedback:
cool races
i like the new muktian and trans'luvian ships. there's also some pretty funny names.
I know this is still in progress, so i won't bother w. things like ships w. no outlines in the targeting display, but i noticed two things: i can't see the nebulas on the map
and the comet hose seems overpowered (and it causes slowdowns sometimes. maybe reduce the range and/or number of shots?
awesome job, though; you put in tons of work.