Pardus, the free browser RPG playing in a future where traders, pirates and other pilots of various races and factions strive to gain wealth and fame in space, has reached beta status. This step is marked by the implementation of the third and final faction: The Union, which offers 8 interesting new ships as well as defensive and special equipment (the Union’s technological specialty), and spans 25 sectors - for now. In addition to the Union, the neutral cluster East Pardus Rim was added, and a galactic war has broken out between Empire and the Federation.