Developers ReAllis send along an unsolicited development update on Rogue Wars, their upcoming 3D action/strategy game that mixes first-person shooter combat with a turn-based strategy mode. They also included three new screenshots for visual inspection, one featuring the first-person mode and the other pair showing off the strategy mode. Here is the update, which includes word on an upcoming public beta test, and more information on the game can be found at the official site:

A new Spaceboard has been implemented that features numerous exciting enhancements, including:
(1) Solar System obstacles such as the Sun and Asteroids resulting in added tactical Spaceship maneuvering;
(2) a fully-rotable 3D interface that allows the Commander to view the Solar System from any point of view; and
(3) the inclusion of Tachyon Particle resources on the Spaceboard itself leading to a greater variety of strategical considerations.

In addition, Rogue Wars now features improved ship-to-ship combat - incorporating an onboard Control Center equipped with a Surveillance Monitor and Teleportation Platforms which can be used to monitor or attack any invading enemy Rogues and Battle Drones which may attempt to sabotage critical ship devices such as the Omega Crystal empowered Transcendental Terraformer. The team has been hard at work and is pleased to announce that they are now calling for applications to participate in their first public test. Details are available from http://www.roguewars.com/forums/index.php or write to tester@reallis.com.