OPERATION-DROPPOD

[The Flame Cat]

The KSP needs Kerbals to explore. But, its very difficult. They only have a small area that they know alot. But, they've found a new way to explore. Drop kerbals from the air/space, and land them on the planet to explore. This will not be an easy task, but they will make this work. They're calling it Operation-Drop Pod.

 

What you need to do:

Launch pods WITH KERBALS from space (Level 1) Or from atmosphere, using a jet/VTOL (Level 2)

Kerbals must survive to plant a flag

Pod must survive.

Document your process.

 

RULES

STOCK ONLY.

Limit 1 launch. You may revert, but no quickloading or quicksaving.

Pics or it didnt happen.

No EVAing.

Pods must be far apart.

You must legitimately launch from the launchpad.

Person with the most pods wins.

Pods landing on a small island grant a bonus point.

The pod LAUNCHER does not have to live.

Pods must land on solid ground.

Post a pic of a kerbal outside the pod, next to a flag.

You can take off from either the Runway or the Launch Pad.

 

Leaderboards:

Spoiler

 

In-Atmosphere deployment:

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Spoiler

 

Orbit deployment:

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Edited November 1, 2016 by The Flame Cat

[reachmac]

Can planes take off from the runway

[The Flame Cat]

22 hours ago, reachmac said:

Can planes take off from the runway

Yes.

[RonnieThePotato]

Can I use air brakes/tiny boosters to slow the pod down? 

 

EDIT: NVM

Edited November 12, 2016 by RonnieThePotato

[RonnieThePotato]

I didn't land multiple pods, but i managed to make one that can hold 4 Kerbals.

Jeb, Bill, Bob, and Val all board the DropPod

We have liftoff! I used the stock Stearwing A300 cuz I was lazy. 

Drop the Pod!

The pod descends down toward the ground. Will our brave Kerbals make it? (their heads are clipping through the hatches)

Extending our "impact absorbers" (the landing gear are meant to break)

Brace for impact!

Another safe, but bumpy, landing!

Jeb plants the flag to mark the mission's success! (that piece there is the hatch that decoupled)

Jeb and his friends celebrate with cocktails and champaign!

 

 

[Foxster]

Thought I'd give this a go with an SSTO.

The Fit 2 Drop...

Stock ship with 16 manned drop pods. Full story here: http://imgur.com/a/da1sE

 

 

[vanskid5]

ok heres my entry I got 32 people