Sorry if I seem ignorant, but im only just now reading up on everything.
I understood it that DU is single shard, but will still have stargates. But you can still fly to other solar systems using slower methods by sending a probe first right?
I was hoping they would have construct versus construct on launch, but I guess in the short term it does help. Keeps players' focus on building up first, rather than being at each others throats day one. Even though... that would be fun.