This first beta will allow you to play as the TEC Loyalists or Rebels in either single-player or multiplayer via Ironclad Online or LAN. Also included in this first beta release:
 -Updated graphics engine with self-shadowing ships, up to 16X anisotropic filtering and more.
 -Updated weapon effects.
 -All the new technologies and balance of the TEC factions.
 -Construct the mighty TEC Loyalist Ankylon and TEC Rebel Ragnarov titans.
 -The new TEC Corsev battlecruiser capital ship and Stilat/Shriken corvettes.
 -Steam support for achievements, friends, game invites, automatic updates and more.
- New ship movement system and performance optimizations.
 -and lots more!

If you've pre-ordered, watch your e-mail for your order receipt with your Steam CD-Key and download information. If you'd like to get in on the beta, head over to the Purchase page. For existing registered Trinity/Diplomacy customers the price is $29.95 for a limited time; for new customers it's $39.95.