Oh god, it's boarding.
I mean, look at the signs, people.
Cullen (who works for Muse, mind you) posts a picture of the structure of an actual manta ray.
The actual ship changes names to "Mobula," a close relative to the manta ray.
Cullen's chart still applies.
On this chart, there have been reported sightings of a "boarding ramp."
Several players who can be said to be "in the know" tease the other players with "meta changing" information.
Muse has officially stated there will be no boarding, but here the players are implying the cursed gameplay mechanic.
LordFunPants, designer of several ships (including the Mobula) has stated that he is open to suggestions regarding the new ship and how it works.
He is readying himself to the community response to boarding.
Finally, there have been 3 points of evidence up to this section regarding boarding.
Half-life 3 confirmed.