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What's new

1. Programmer builtins: parent lists and initializer arguments

   2026-10-26

   Programmers can now pass a list of parents to create(), for example create({parent_one, parent_two}), and supply initializer arguments in the argument orders accepted by the server. Numbered and anonymous creation both forward those argu...

2. Planets and stations can be guarded by defense satellites; ships can hail each other

   2026-10-26

   Any planet, moon, station or other space object can now be guarded by orbital defense satellites. A wizard adds the command feature with @addfeature #21980, then types @defend <name> [with <n>] (three satellites by default). @defenses <n...

3. External spacecraft servicing

   2026-10-26

   X-wings now have a usable underfloor cargo hold. Beside a stopped, landed ship, use openhold <ship>, load <item> into <ship>, unload <item> from <ship>, cargo <ship>, and closehold <ship>. The hold contains real items and respects locks....

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