I've started working on AI 1.15 ... The current plan is to release several small updates... I'm not sure if this one will be "small" or not, because I've already got some cool stuff.
First, I added an idea that was suggested on one of the forums here: "Racial Shipwrecks": when you blow up an alien ship, there is a chance that there will be a wreck left behind that you can board and loot. You will also meet members of that race, and they will probably not be happy with you.
Tentaculon Shipwreck:
Next, I tackled "officer customization": officers now have 12 different uniforms (9 of which you have to collect during play if you want to see them). You can also change their faces! I might limit "changing their faces" until you find a device like the "Face Changer 3000" or something... but the underlying concept is already in there.
More to come,
Bob