Crpg.ru: You’ve mentioned that the player will have the possibility to hire mercenaries for aid in battles. Mercenaries can be taken only to one mission or after the payment of services they forever remain with the player?

Xbow Software: Mercenaries are professional soldiers, who belong not to one group and participate in the war fighting exclusively for money. Hiring them the player can increase his combat and strategic capabilities. They can really help the player in most tough battles. But, certainly, not for free. The payment of their services will be produced both with the hire and each flight between systems (from one to another). The fee is to paid not automatically - the player has to confirm the transaction of money. The mercenaries will fly away if you refuse.

Some other facts:
- There will be a totally new soundtrack.
- The graphics have minor improvements.
- The action of the sequel takes place 7 years after the first part.
- There will be a global map with more than 60 star systems.
- The game will be released in the april-june 2006. The English version will probably be available in 2006, most likely in autumn.