I thought i may have posted this. but i can't find my post. if you answered it I apologize.
Steve: How much work do you have left to do? Do you have a percent done? Its hard to follow from the updates to get a feel for how much is left. I know you are doing this for free and have a day job. I apologize if you think I am pestering you.
Percent done isn't really a good guide because it implies a time equivalent. For example, the last few months I haven't made that much progress due to a number of factors (and I am currently away on business for three weeks). Also, even if I was 100% done coding, I need to play test campaigns and find bugs.
All the major areas are done except AI, which is turning out far more extensive than I initially planned. Also, because of the complexity added to AI I will be creating a wide variety of NPR play styles - such as the various WH40k races. I also still need to work on several smaller areas such as ground-space combat and a lot of the more minor windows. The next major phase is the first test campaign, which I keep thinking I am about to start before getting distracted by adding a new feature or extra AI code.
So, while I think I am about 90%, that is 90% of what I planned, not 90% of what I may eventually add
Anyway, in summary I doubt there will be a release in 2018, although I would be very disappointed if I wasn't well into one or more test campaigns this year.