KIDI- Kerbal Interplanetary Defence Initiative

[nyrath]

For a ton of ideas on unrealistic and realistic spaceships, including lots of actual nuclear rockets, "atomic rockets" is an invaluable resource. Plus, if you have doubts, the creator hangs around here.

Indeed I do hang out around here. Mostly I sit and marvel at the stunning creations produced by the Kerbal Grandmasters. And at the incredible flexibility of a computer game that would allow scope for these creations.

Personally I'd like to see somebody make a Pilgrim Observer.

http://www.projectrho.com/public_html/rocket/realdesigns.php#id--Pilgrim_Observer

It is boosted into orbit on top of the second stage of a Saturn V. In orbit, the shroud is jettisoned. The NERVA nuclear engine extends outward on a long telescoping boom, to help protect the crew from radiation.

When the engine is not thrusting, the three habitat modules swivel out, then start spinning to produce artificial gravity.

[Varyon]

And on the complete opposite side of the sliding scale of realism, Silverlight Solar Solutions would like to present its first (theoretical) product; a 100% 70% 55% accurate replica of a Coalition Kamov torpedo bomber, circa 2000's Starlancer space combat simulator. This fine strike vessel carries four dumb-fire sepratron-stabilized SRB torpedoes (don't let the torpedoes hear you calling them dumb) capable of penetrating even the most stubborn structural panels.

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Utilizing the Damned Robotics module, the Kamov offers variable-geometry torpedo bays and is able to bring its payload in snug as a bug in a rug for more efficient burns. Silverlight Solar Solutions is not responsible for catastrophic structural failure resulting from launching torpedoes from this configuration.

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Once your hapless target has been acquired, extend torpedo bays for maximum psychological effect. This bay configuration is the least likely to cause the Kamov to behead itself whilst launching its payload.

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Take that, vacuum!

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In its prototype state, after expending its ammunition the Kamov must be re-fitted at an orbital construction facility. Returning to Kerbin in this vessel is a risky proposition.

It is highly advised to expend all four torpedoes at once before executing an exfiltration burn. Stability between shots is an issue, and bringing in the torpedo bays to their closed position does not fully alleviate balance issues. But why would you not launch all your torpedoes at once, anyway?

For the safety of the two brave Kerbals onboard, the command module serves as an escape capsule, and is equipped with an LV-909 and a small fuel tank to extricate the command module from sticky situations.

Currently, it has no way of exiting the atmosphere of Kerbin, and at a part count of over 400, a sufficiently powerful launch vehicle would be unfeasibly large. This craft exists in a purely theoretical state, simulated by the most advanced Hyper-Edit technologies.

We at Silverlight Solar Solutions would like to thank you for taking the time to review our product. Schematics are available for download by authorized construction firms. Load these into your Spaceplane Hangar.

http://www./?p4l17if0tqa9lkt

Module licenses required:

Damned Robotics http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/damnedrobotics/

B9 Aerospace http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/0-19-1-b9-aerospace-pack-release-2/

KSPX http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/0-18-4-kspx-parts-expansion/

KW Rocketry http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/0-18-1-kw-rocketry-overhauled/

Firespitter http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/firespitter-propeller-plane-parts/

Quantum Struts http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/quantum-strut/

[Caldari Navy]

Ahh thank you now im gonna have fun testing my ships. Hehehe

[Sliinty]

I'd like to see someone *cough buckle cough* try a Macross Missile Massacre (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MacrossMissileMassacre) with a KIDI ship.

Buckle, you seem to have an affinity with missiles.

Ask and ye shall receive.

"orbital party popper" is probably an apt name for this box full o' boom. Contains 200 missiles, for instant kessler syndrome!

[The Error]

Well I gavent set up stagaing or action groups for the dreadnought so it kind of does that anyways

Ill give it a go though

EDIT:

I have a missile cruiser capable of that, About half the capacity of the dreadnought but i HAVE A VIDEO OF IT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buK8827rovM

Yep..that qualifies for MMM. Maybe some Beam Spam next?

[Sliinty]

OH, and would somebody mind posting a .craft file of a mid sized ship for me to use in a cinematic? I'll give credit.

[Hello moto]

I would love to some pics of the bigger ship entering atmosphere. I would do it myself but my computer decided that yesterday was the day it would go to sleep forever. Now I'm waiting for enough monies to build one from scratch.

[Caldari Navy]

Yep..that qualifies for MMM. Maybe some Beam Spam next?

Most certainly I would like to volunteer the Leviathan flagship

Front guns only firing

Weapons

Front Guns

2x Dual laser cannons on underside

4x Single lasers on topdeck

6x Triple laser cannons on side

Broadside Guns

2x Quad laser seige cannons

8x Dual laser cannons

Rear guns

2x Quad laser seige cannons

Missiles

24 Medium Romfarer missiles

12 small docking ports

2 large docking ports

[BrightBritches]

OH, and would somebody mind posting a .craft file of a mid sized ship for me to use in a cinematic? I'll give credit.

how many parts is mid sized?

[Sliinty]

how many parts is mid sized?

well, you can have a small ship with tons of parts... but i guess 400 parts would be a rough limit.

[BrightBritches]

well, you can have a small ship with tons of parts... but i guess 400 parts would be a rough limit.

I could send you a cruiser that I have, it's never been launched or even loaded though due to my computer's part limit being roughly 100 (it's around 330)

[LORDPrometheus]

That size is workable post it whenever you'd like

[Tada]

How does XF-100 gets into space legit?

Like a spider in his web!

[RogueMason]

And on the complete opposite side of the sliding scale of realism, Silverlight Solar Solutions would like to present its first (theoretical) product; a 100% 70% 55% accurate replica of a Coalition Kamov torpedo bomber, circa 2000's Starlancer space combat simulator. This fine strike vessel carries four dumb-fire sepratron-stabilized SRB torpedoes (don't let the torpedoes hear you calling them dumb) capable of penetrating even the most stubborn structural panels.

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YOU. YOU WIN. It doesn't matter that it's only 55% accurate, it's still the first ship I've seen from Starlancer around here!

Might go and make a fighter from it now...

[Varyon]

YOU. YOU WIN. It doesn't matter that it's only 55% accurate, it's still the first ship I've seen from Starlancer around here!

Might go and make a fighter from it now...

Sweet, thanks! Time to slap the discs in and flesh out my ITAC. Maybe I'll have a Basilisk in a few days.

[gag09]

Variable Geometry Weapons System

[Mekan1k]

Does that ^ actually work/walk?

[ganjou234]

An armoured cargo freighter for mun surface-orbit operations. Cargo bay fits a couple of orange tanks, I used damned robotics for an opening/closing door and gimbaling engines, quantum struts stop it from breaking apart.

The L-300 "Mule" is an up-armoured version of a civilian vessel designed to aid mun mining operations under threat and run blockades to help deliver precious fuel to vessels of war in orbit, as well as serving as a dropship to deploy ground vehicles on the mun.

120T and 2600m/s dV without cargo

190T and 1500m/s dV fully loaded

(not much dV I know, but its not really needed for getting into and out of orbit from the mun, where orbital velocity is only 550m/s)

Woah!! OMG you have done waht I have been trying to do for ages, with various mods... '

[Comrade Jenkens]

Ok time to start work on the Fr-7 line of ships. Was going to take a break from KSP but the WoT community quickly frightened me back here Always forget how good this community is.

[gag09]

Does that ^ actually work/walk?

if i modify the controls it should be able to but right now it travels to the position as a car and deploys into a turret

[Comrade Jenkens]

Ok snapshot of the XFr-7 Its nowhere near finished, with sections of panels and important things like RCS and docking ports not added yet but i'm happy with the basic layout and shape now.

[Sliinty]

I might try working on something much more realistic, like with scanners and radiators and an adequate power source

[gag09]

up armored variant of the VGWS

[sodopro]

Nice ship.

How much delta V, roughly?

[Coaldiamond]

This thing is too laggy for my poor laptop. I could barely manage to get a single fighter in it.

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