A new Line of Defense blog update talks about 3000AD's upcoming MMOG. Topics include the reasons for not licensing a game engine, making the game more accessible while still appealing to hardcore players, the resurgence of space-based games, and more. There is also the game's official poster art, a bunch of new screenshots, and an indication that virtual real estate will be part of the game's business model:

The reason that so much was invested in these huge areas (planets, stations/carrier) is because we’re going to be selling and renting rooms inside these installations. So you can have your own private quarters in any base, station (or the carrier) and be able to invite your friends over (in full first or third person mode gameplay btw), stash your stuff (gear, ammo etc) etc. In short, they are fully functional areas. Monocles are optional. ;)