beta v26:

• update version number
  
• bugfix logic in diversity system refactor

• More tweaks to pod diversity system. Big code refactor, make the system tighter, and expose the rules as a config array.
  
• More localization updates
  
• Fixed typo in schedule for Psi Gate mission
  
• Fix issue with attachment icons from Copyrite.
  
• Fix display of covert action timers from Moonstone

Bugfix crash caused by new UFO listener if you're using a custom Highlander that already implements it.

• More Localization fixes
  
• CV, Laser, Mag Spark Rifles have +1 avg damage. Coil changed from 8-13 to 9-13
  
• Shredder Gun enviornmental damage changed from 6 to 9
  
• Fixed bug with Pod Diversity system creating pods of 3 identical units
  
• Fixed issue with Crusader Rage damage calculation rounding

• Localization tweaks from Copyrite
  
• Skulljack and Skullmine are now disabled while burning
  
• Squad images are now randomized on squad creation

• Fixed issue with Chosen Avenger Defense not spawning proper enemies if triggered while scanning a POI
  
• Attempted to fix issue where all units spawn in same square
  
• Added new perks to technical xcom deck, increasing total per rank to 5.
  10 pts: Deep Cover, Bring Em On
  20 pts: Dedication, Executioner
  30 pts: Untouchable, Predator
  40 pts: Close Encounters

Beta v25

• Fixed issue with Rapid Fire not working on new Technical tree. You might need to respec technicals again.
  
• Localization updates
  
• Added the TLP Docks maps to the large maps sitreps so they get longer objective timers.

Technical tree round 2:

• Re-added scatter to rockets, readded the envrionmental damage.
  
• Redid the top and middle trees again. Info here: https://i.imgur.com/Kkh59br.png
  
• FITH gets +2 damage, base rocket still has -2 damage
  
• Base Scatter reduced by 1 for all rocket stuff.
  
• New shooty/hybrid middle tree again
  
• Tweaked xcom rows
  
  other tweaks:
  
• Insider knowledge bonus improved for Scopes, Suppressors, Hair Triggers
  
• Prevented Undying Loyalty from rolling as a random sitrep
  
• more localization updates

more balance tweaks:

• Gauntlet rocket radius reduced by 1, Shred properly reduced by 1 (it wasn't before)
  
• Hack stat no longer affected by red fog
  
• Infighter is now disabled by burning again
  
• Spectre Horror now requires the Spectre to be below 70% HP to use
  
• Whiplash now properly shows as costing 1 AP in the UI colors
  
• Chosen Reinforce mission no longer spikes region vigilance
  
  Spark tweaks:
  
  
• Sparkrifles now do the same damage as cannons
  
• Assault Servos aim bonus nerfed from 20 to 10
  
• Enhanced Targeting Systems moved to CPL, replacing Target Focus
  
• Center Mass added at SGT replacing Enhanced Targeting Systems
  

A round of tweaks for new Technical:

• standard rocket loses the 25% disorient chance, environmental damage base to 9/10/11 depending on gauntlet tier.
  
• Improved Warheads now has +3 environmental damage.
  
• Concussion Warheads now has +7 environmental damage (instead of +10).
  
• Redid the way these two perks add the environmental damage.
  
  other changes:
  
  
• Shredder Gun environmental damage changed from 9 to 6.
  
• Shredstorm Cannon environmental damage changed from 12 to 9. These are being toned down to give the Plasma Blaster more of the environmental destruction niche.