New KSP fan theory!

[TheEndHathCome]

I had an idea on why the kerbals living/working at the KSC appear to be the only living creatures on Kerbin, as well as why they are so totally focused on space exploration.

The Monoliths:

My theory is that the Kerbol system is in the same universe as the aliens (who created the Monoliths) in 2001: a space odyssey. There are numerous monoliths dotted around the Kerbol system, with no apparent explanation for their presence. 

Disappointed by the progress of the human race (who were more focused on fighting then exploring) the aliens sent Monoliths to another star, in an attempt to create and cultivate another space faring species. They created kerbals from the primordial soup, making sure there were only a few hundred to prevent significant tribal wars/conflicts. The aliens left the monoliths on Kerbin and around Kerbol to monitor the kerbals.

The reason the kerbals are so obsessed with going into space is because the aliens/monoliths have programmed this into them since they were born. The aliens chose the Kerbol system for the life because the lower gravity and smaller celestial bodies made it easier for the kerbals to build rockets and explore.

Edited September 9, 2018 by TheEndHathCome

[Vanamonde]

This work of a fan has been moved to Fan Works. And welcome to the forum.

[Kerbinchaser]

I liek this. 

[HansonKerman]

Oooo, noice theory!

[Kernel Kraken]

So why are the only kerbals at the KSC? 

[cubinator]

1 hour ago, Kernel Kraken said:

So why are the only kerbals at the KSC? 

Because that is the only important place on Kerbin.

[TheEndHathCome]

14 hours ago, Kernel Kraken said:

So why are the only kerbals at the KSC? 

Cause as Cubinator said, this is the most important place on Kerbin. The KSC (being Kerbin's space port) is where the entire Kerbal civilisation is focused, because of the central role it plays in their society.  

[theJesuit]

I too like this.  However correction: gravity is the same as Earth or the Moon.  Maybe they chose the Kerbol system due to its economical size

[The Minmus Derp]

Dis is a good theory. BUT. How are kerbals almost immortal?

And also, why are every generation's veteran kerbals named Jeb, Bill, Bob and Val?

[TheEndHathCome]

7 hours ago, The Minmus Derp said:

Dis is a good theory. BUT. How are kerbals almost immortal?

And also, why are every generation's veteran kerbals named Jeb, Bill, Bob and Val?

well, to answer one of your queries, I think that the aliens intervene slightly with life on kerbin by making its in inhabitants immortal, thus, time isn't wasted teaching new generations how to build and design spacecraft.  

[The Minmus Derp]

3 hours ago, TheEndHathCome said:

well, to answer one of your queries, I think that the aliens intervene slightly with life on kerbin by making its in inhabitants immortal, thus, time isn't wasted teaching new generations how to build and design spacecraft.  

Oh i see.  But also, 

11 hours ago, The Minmus Derp said:

wwhy are every generation's veteran kerbals named Jeb, Bill, Bob and Val?

 

[DunnoAnyThing]

On 9/17/2018 at 8:34 PM, The Minmus Derp said:

wwhy are every generation's veteran kerbals named Jeb, Bill, Bob and Val?

Theory:Not named, they're "titles"

[TheEndHathCome]

5 hours ago, DunnoAnyThing said:

Theory:Not named, they're "titles"

I like that!