species.zero Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 So, a few days ago, I was practicing some stuff in orbit. I had a small spacecraft, and I was practicing touching the separated lower stage with it. Well, while I was doing this, I accidentally engaged the engine and rammed the lower stage, blowing everything to pieces. The capsule survived - but everything got blown off of it, including the parachute.But, rather than let the crew die, I decided to mount a rescue mission. I built this rocket, with a leg claw and three parachutesAnd then I made my way to the derelict capsuleOnce I got there, after a lot of failed docks, I finally grabbed the capsuleHowever, I discovered that the claws didn\'t actually hold it very well. On my first grab, it just rolled out. So, I got in front of the capsule, and as I grabbed it, I started up the engines on low power, hoping to pin it to the spacecraft.Miraculously, it worked!I had just enough fuel to slow it down enough to get the parachutes to open and to slow it as it approached the ocean. Most of the spacecraft was destroyed on spashdown, but both capsules survived and all crew made it home safely! Needless to say I couldn\'t believe my plan worked. That was one of the hardest things I\'ve ever done in a game, but it was a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Society Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Fantastic, dude! That sounds hard as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexx32 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 O.oImpressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy teh space man Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Impressive job, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal_vager Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Very nice, and no ASAS too, I bet that craft pulled to the right a lot even before grabbing the capsule, my hat\'s off to you and your flying skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Tash Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Nicely done! It\'s always interesting to see what other people can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyercam Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 But, rather than let the crew die, I decided to mount a rescue mission. I built this rocket, with a leg claw and three parachutesYou sir have found a way to dock things! Thumbs up to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
species.zero Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Very nice, and no ASAS too, I bet that craft pulled to the right a lot even before grabbing the capsule, my hat\'s off to you and your flying skills.Oh my goodness, that thing was hard to fly. I opted for no ASAS to keep the weight as low as possible on the spacecraft, since the whole thing had to splashdown. I found that listening to this helps: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardgame Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Awesome work here mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrit Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Oh that is just impressive - very, very nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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