Editing V2026.06.22 (section)

=== New Features ===

* <strong>Stellar Ascendant apex research node.</strong> (TheCarriedOne)
** New top-tier Relay Network node: <strong>Stellar Ascendant</strong> (🌌). It’s the completionist apex above Network Sovereign (or Government, as some call it).
** Unlock requirements: Network Sovereign plus every bay’s module slots full and maxed (the Mint counts as full at 25 modules), plus a big salvage + materials cost. The node grants the <strong>Stellar Ascendant</strong> title when unlocked.
** Unlocking gives new cosmetics: an animated shooting‑stars profile background, a shimmering cosmic name effect, and a tinted chat name/message color so your chat text gets a subtle new tint.
** If the requirements ever change and the node re-locks, you’ll be refunded any materials no longer needed; re-unlocking only charges the difference if the cost rises.
* <strong>Menagerie main-track leaderboard and collection polish.</strong> (ShadyBliss)
** The Menagerie leaderboard now counts <strong>main-track unlocks only</strong> (bonus unlocks no longer mix in).
** Collection browsing gained a new sort: <strong>Least obtained</strong>, and main-species entries show missing relay launch bonus auras (e.g. White, Deepskyblue, Magenta).
** Bonus progress badges now correctly count unlocked bonus auras.
* <strong>Pest Control trophy.</strong> (TheCarriedOne)
** New trophy: 🐛 <strong>Pest Control</strong>. It is granted for players who report game‑breaking bugs.