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Scanner identities and a scan readout

v0.1.597 Jun 7, 2026

Passive, active, and hybrid scanners play differently, and pinging a target opens a readout.

  • Changed scanner modes to play differently: Passive is always on but broadcasts your position, Active stays near-invisible until you ping, Hybrid sits between.
  • Changed an Active ping to a strong, far-reaching sweep that lights you up brightest while it fires.
  • Added a scan readout window that opens when you ping a locked target.
  • Added planet readouts (type and buildable verdict) and ship readouts (hull, shields, and fitted gear, with high-tier modules encrypted).
  • Added Active and Hybrid scanner modules to buy and salvage.