This is primarily a stability patch with fixes for a CTD related to frequency modulators and hopefully a permanent fix for the rare random level load lockups. A number of other issues have been fixed/updated.

Disabled frequency modulator particle effects for now. The particle effects were causing CTD's on a small number of systems.
A fix for a rare random lockup when transitioning between areas.
Improved load times when transitioning between areas.
UPDATED: The repair experience progress bar displayed in the repair window now displays as progress toward the next level.
UPDATED: The Shikaru Lifesign Tracker can now be used while in combat.
UPDATED: Bonus PROC damage from frequency modulators is now calculated into melee weapon EXP.
UPDATED: Increased the possibility of gaining bonus experience towards the next schematic tier when disassembling items.
FIXED: The autosave before leaving the Dauntless now functions as intended. You can now reload this save and the mission to escape the Dauntless is reset. This is not retroactive.
FIXED: A error in the display of FTL drive info when crafting.
FIXED: An error in the calculation of equipped CHA armor when generating vendor prices for ships and equipment.
FIXED: An assert when transitioning between areas with autosaves on.
FIXED: Settings changed in the options menu now save correctly when pressing the ESC key.
FIXED: A progress calculation error related to crafting perk selections and how they interact with AP bonuses to crafting progress.
FIXED: A few typos in perk descriptions.