The sequels were much more extensive and attempted a Milky Way galaxy with realistic 1:1 scale star systems with orbital mechanics and seamless planetary transitions.
The reason Elite TNK was pulled was because someone was selling it without permission.
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The sequels were much more extensive and attempted a Milky Way galaxy with realistic 1:1 scale star systems with orbital mechanics and seamless planetary transitions.
The reason Elite TNK was pulled was because someone was selling it without permission.