Before it was renamed to Torn Stars, this mod was called "Epic: Middle States".

Original description:

A total conversion mod that enhances the freeform experience of Trade and Piracy in Edge of Chaos. The Middle States introduces a new cluster and the new occupation of merchant trader, as well as forming a platform for future releases.

Features

• A new star cluster with well developed background The Middle States.
• Economic simulation and new occupation of Merchant Trader.
• Reputation adjusted by player actions such as Piracy.
• Governments protect innocent shipping and actively pursue pirates.
• Pirates haunt Lagrange points and prey on merchant shipping.
• Non Player ships sell equipment, fence cargo and will work as wingmen.
• A totally new Environmental Music system for added SciFi realism.
• Modded Flux engine provides excellent graphics and dramatic lighting.
• Player wingmen are supported. They burn fuel and demand pay.
• Save Nearly Anywhere better supports a free roaming play style.