Three spacecraft cautiously exploring the Pardus Sector.
As of October 1, 2006, Pardus implemented premium subscriptions which give playe rs access to new features and areas unavailable to non-paying players, plus a pr emium-only server. Available Premium periods are 30, 90, 180, and 360 days. A 10 -day Premium trial is also offered to players free of charge once their characte r uses their 1 millionth AP. Premium subscriptions give access to three Pardus contingent clusters, with a to tal of 20 sectors, each owned by one of the factions, and the unique central Par dus sector. Contingent cluster sectors are providing benefits to players belongi ng to the owning faction. Unlike regular faction territory their ownership can c hange based on player activities. Only the central Pardus cluster, offering uniq ue NPC opponents and additional rules, remains neutral at all times. Players may also get a free Premium subscription with the Pardus "referral progr am".