The After Protocol Website has become the official home of Beyond Protocol, the science fiction MMORTS developed by Dark Sky Entertainment before the company's demise. For a while now the site has offered the open source version of the game, and word is this includes continued development and support, in spite of being free: "We've published numerous updates to get the game fully functional, patcher and all. We've replaced long time issues, most will bore you, but issues non the less. The patcher uses MD5 sums instead of file create date! Omg!" Here's more:

Do you remember playing the completely customizable space based MMORTS we came to know as BP? You may have heard the P2P server had to shut down. Since then, two of the former developers, SirParadox (EpicFail) and Anxcon (Nero), have reignited the game and have a FREE to play server running now. In keeping with the spirit of the original game, they are receptive to player suggestions, and they are able to bring about the changes needed to make BP an even better game. Behind the scenes EnochDagor is getting psyched to push a new Star Alliances release.

Do you remember setting up your own supply chains to design and manufacture all your own customized units, facilities, and colonies? The design options are mind boggling. Special technology research is now accelerated, so it's easier to get right back into the game. We made sure you can receive in 3 months what use to take 2+ years. Maybe you prefer to delve into the political arena and drive senate proposals with diplomacy or military might. Do you remember the versatile agent system that allows you to gather crucial intel and sabotage your enemies? Exciting new missions await! You can either go it alone or join with your allies in a guild for ultimate power.

This unique game allows you to practice all the tenets of Sun Tzu's Art of War or even concepts of lean manufacturing. Or maybe you just want to dive in and have fun your own way. Now's the time to give this impressively complex game second look!