If you are returning to FTL for this edition, you have access to several transformative systems that can be toggled on or off: :
Unlike Steam, which requires a client login to download, GOG provides a standalone offline installer. You can burn this 175MB file to a USB stick, an external drive, or a CD-R. Ten years from now, if the internet is a subscription service, your FTL installer will still work. FTL - Faster Than Light Advanced Edition 1.5.13 GOG
: Fixed a bug where Charge Weapons could become stuck and unable to fire, particularly when continuing from a saved game. If you are returning to FTL for this