Wow. Lots changed since I've been playing. I see the whole system has been overhauled. I can pretty much catch all the things I miss out on but I'm still quite fuzzy on this Alpha/Beta thing. Not that anyone would even know who I am but, I do know that I first logged on mid-late into beta phase (unless my memory is actually that bad ... old age maybe?). While I certainly appreciate the standards, I don't really feel that I qualify for them. I don't really recall posting any useful suggestion (though I did post a few from time to time) nor do I believe I have earned the right to bare the Alpha Commendation as I *think* I was registered during the Beta phase.
As I said before though, ALOT has changed since I last saw VO. And I really like what I see.
Thanx for the hard work to make this game.

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Hrm... Ok was just told that I have 2 hours remaining of my 8 hour time. Am I reading this wrong or is the month free only for purchase orders?

If you buy a boxed copy of the game the price includes a month subcription for Vendetta. You also get a CD with the game, a printed copy of the back story and a nice poster/map of the universe.

Take on me! Erm ... Ah-Ha! I did not notice that. Spank you very much :)