Blind Mind Studios now offers a new patch for Star Ruler to update their space-based strategy game to version 1.0.8.0. The download is mirrored on The Patches Scrolls, and the change log has the "not final" list of what's new and different, which is also reproduced below.

Changes: Not Final
[Fixed] Fixed issues related to the recently added special systems feature.
[Fixed] Fixed issues with AI diplomacy in loaded games.
[Fixed] Pirates still had incorrect research rates in loaded games.
[Fixed] 'Continue' would not consistently choose the newest save.
[Changed] Load Game menu now shows the current mod you're in.
[Added] Added a new Star Corona effect, which should produce much nicer and more active looking stars!
[Added] Added a completely redone tutorial with more information presented in a, we hope, more effective way.