RocketMan-Explorer

February 15, 2019

Just got done from a long break and started rereading from the beginning. Kerny has certainly come far from a Cadet into one of the highest-ranking officers, hasn't he? I've also prepared a recap sequence for the previous chapters (Chapters 60-70) with the key moments of each chapter. It's been a long time since I did one! (Maybe I've accidentally rewritten some elements as well? :rolleyes:

@adsii1970, what does the phrase "tacos and sea-bugs make for happy travellers" (somewhere in Chapter 60-65) actually mean? I've been putting my brain to work and can think of several things - let the speculation begin!

And maybe it will be revealed in the story? - ^please....

The death of a high-ranking Kerbal official and the activation of another set of command orders. (Dr. Edmund, you were gone too soon...)
A security incident requiring the activation of Section 31 orders (Ohoroxtotil or Ah Cuxtal). Of course, any knowledge about [REDACTED] would probably require Dr. [REDACTED] and Senior [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and it would mean:
The sighting of an unidentified craft necessitating the urgent notification of a Consul member. (Not particularly likely, because we have seen several other reports of Mission Craft which didn't include the phrase )
The sending of an encrypted data packet from Section 31 awaiting retrieval. (Not very likely, because it would be incredibly inefficient to send these reports every time, unless this is an extremely sensitive data packet .)
Confirmed resurgence in the pink slime infecting several different Kerbonauts. (As sad as it would be, this would probably be the one that it signifies)
- Personally, I think this is the most likely option, because of the phrase "tacos and sea-bugs" [which were Dr. Tesla's codename for the pink slime]. It would also explain Maxbas's very sudden change of demeanour. The "happy travellers" part could mean that the Kerbals were getting very sick from the pink slime.

Conversely, Maxbas's response of "and then we'll order sea-bugs and eat the tacos until Minmus rises" could mean several different things as well, but it most likely means "I am aware of X" with X being one of the options below:

I am aware of:
- the pink slime, ("sea-bugs") and will meet ("order sea-bugs") to personally discuss it ("eat tacos").
  - Again, I still think this is the most likely possibility due to the "sea-bugs" codeword, and the "order tacos" could suggest a private meeting will take place.
I have recieved the data packet (if the codephrase indicates the transmission of the data packet).
I am aware of the situation (death/security incident/unidentified craft) and will meet ("order tacos") to personally discuss the course of action.

Oh, yes, and before I drag this on for too long, the recap log! (Haven't done one in forever, so this is my @adsii1970-tax!)

Spoiler: Audio transcript of captain's log, Moho 27, Y003 (Chapters 60-70 recap sequence). (I feel like Kerny Kerman and the Gang is the name of the series, just like The Saga of Emiko Station)

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*coughs* Personal log, Moho 27, Y003. Initialize recording. *clears throat* Previously, on Kerny Kerman and the Gang....

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

"Mission Control, Tsoolik is reporting all systems nominal. We are green across the board at this time, holding countdown...."

<<"DO NOT MENTION SENIOR CONSUL MAXBAS IS WITH YOU ON AN OPEN CHANNEL OR ON NKC">>

"We just sit here and wait. That's our orders."

<<"DELAYED FOR ONE DAY. REMAIN AT CURRENT LOCATION UNTIL RECIEVE NEXT MESSAGE">>

<<"SEE ENCLOSED REPORT ABOUT THE PINK SLIME. NO KNOWN CURE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.">>

"There are days when I miss the solitude of space..."

"Kerny, is it really that beautiful up in space?"

"Captain Kerny, are you in a secure location?"

"He's asked me to tell you, tacos and sea-bugs make for happy travellers."

"Tell Gene, "then order the sea bugs and we'll eat the tacos when Minmus rises."

"Oh gods, what are they? Are they.... sea bugs....?"

"Kerny, I'm scared. Is it really possible that someone tried to kill me and Dr. Edmund at the same time?"

"I just want you to know there are things right now, things I cannot tell you that have been set in motion --"

"You're one of three members - well, two now since Dr. Edmund is dead - who are a part of that level - Ohoroxtotil - of Section 31--"

"Kerny, my love, there are ten of us who are Ah Cuxtal within Section 31. But there's only ever three members who are Ohoroxtotil."

Kerny, in the ideal world, myself and the other member of the Ohoroxtotil would take you to an isolated location to explain to you the orders and principles of the Section. There are things at play right now which makes it impossible for us to do so. In the history of our world, since the Fifth Great War, there have been three hundred members of Section 31 but only twenty-four members of the Ohoroxtotil. And there are only three members at one time. Your selection to serve as one is no accident.

But before I get into all of that, let me explain to you what Section 31 is and what our mission is. We are all the guardians of the Republic as described in Section 31 of the Governing Statues and Decrees. Within the original Regulations, Section 31 was assembled to protect the integrity of our government. The members of the Section came from all parts of Kerbin society and were encouraged to be a part of society. The job was simple - be exemplary citizens and be the eyes and ears of the Grand Committee.

The lower level of the Section, the Ah Cuxtal, report to one of the three members of the Ohoroxtotil. The meaning of the Ah Cuxtal, the ancient deity of our ancestors, was responsible for child birth and fertility. The early framers of Section 31 felt the first level had assigned responsibilities which they felt paralleled Ah Cuxtal. Remember your primary education, Kerny. Every primary-aged Kerman is taught this deity protects the unborn Kerman and ensures its safe passage into the world. And this is what the Ah Cuxtal do - protects the Republic for the next generation of Kermen. Over time, this role evolved into where we are now - as the guardians of the Republic.

A few years after the founding, and in spite of what Dr. Zarkov will tell you, I was NOT there, a second level was added to Section 31 - the Ohoroxtotil. To understand our role is to remember the deity which is our namesake. The deity, Ohoroxtotil, was one of the creator gods. He is the creator of Kerbol and the deity that made the world habitable by destroying the extremely deadly scorpion platypi, which infested the surface.

Just as the deity had the power to create and destroy, so does the Ohoroxtotil. While the mission is the same, the defense and preservation of our Republic, the tools at our disposal are different. The Ah Cuxtal take orders and report directly to the members of the Ohoroxtotil. There's only one member which acts as the liaison at a time. Traditionally, the eldest member of our level is not only the regarded as the head of Section 31, but is who the lower level reports to directly. I don't remember if I told you who the other member of the Ohoroxtotil is.

Dr. Zarkov holds that title. He's been at this level for nearly thirty years; he replaced Dr. Bohr Kerman about five years after his passing. The decision was made by myself and the other member of the Ohoroxtotil, Piper Kerman, whom you replaced two years after her death. Dr. Bohr Kerman's death was expected. He was already over three hundred years old when he died. Piper's death caught us off guard - she wasn't even seventy yet... I've been a member of Section 31 for nearly a hundred years and became a member of the Ohoroxtotil about twenty years before Dr. Zarkov.

Anyhow, shortly after the founding of Section 31, it was decided that the section must operate in secrecy. So, when the Governing Statues and Decrees was updated later that year, Section 31 was rescinded but with the section number marked "reserved." This is why within the library, only the revised Governing Statues and Decrees is available to the public. When I first recruited you for Section 31, I told you that you now had access to everything you could possibly want or need for your research on the alien craft. As a member of the Ohoroxtotil, you have access to even the most secret of Grand Committee records. You'll even be able to access the secret archives which date from the times before the Fifth Great War. But there is much, much more you'll have access to. But with access comes great responsibility.

You are now one of the decision makers for Section 31. You are an equal with myself and Dr. Zarkov. You were recommended by two members of the Ah Cuxtal, Bobak Kerman and Captain Bob Kerman. Those were pretty impressive recommendations from two Kermen Dr. Zarkov and myself hold in high regard. You were selected because of a combination of your natural curiosity, the ability to remain mission focused, and your ability to directly and indirectly influence others to share your passions. You were chosen because you are also a visionary - able to see the world as it should be. During your candidacy interviews for the Kerbalnaut program, I was amazed at how quickly you could come up with applications for theoretical technologies. Dr. Zarkov was impressed by your ability to see all sides of a problem and work out a solution which was sound and easily to implement. This is how we operate; this is who we are. When you return to Kerbin, Dr. Zarkov will meet with you and we will continue your training together. There's a bright future ahead of you, Kerny.

"As far as I know, the only other Kermen who know what I am are Maxbas, Dr. Zarkov, Gene, Bobak, and the late Dr. Edmund. No one else knows."

"He said with me being Ah Cuxtal, I had access to anyone else in Section 31 - and I was to share this with you only."

"Earlier this morning, when I was still aboard the Orbital Station Zebulan Kerman, I received a Kerman-to-Kerman priority two message from Prime Consul Katrine."

"I'm about thirty minutes into the flight to New Kerbin City. I'll contact you when I know anything else."

<<"REMAIN AT KERBIN ORBITAL POSITION AND WAIT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS">>

"Dr. Angelo, that can't be right. That's a heading of nearly east-northeast of where we are now. New Kerbin City should be to our north, not at all in that direction -- "

"Aye, sir, it definitely is. They say the passenger compartment either broke apart or sank on impact. It's hard to believe he's... he's -- gone."

@adsii1970, thank you so much for an awesome story! (Kept having to retype this for an hour because I would accidentally hit Command+Z and undo all my work :mad: ) See you next time!

- RocketMan-Explorer

February 11, 2019

10 hours ago, purpleivan said:

I'm running 1.6 with EVE

How do you install EVE in 1.6? The last GitHub release was in April 2018 for 1.4.3. Are you using CKAN, or installing EVE through GitHub? Just curious, because I really want those visuals that you have.

February 10, 2019

Great job, @purpleivan! Will you be making a continuation of this, with more flights? Just curious, because I really like this.

Are you using KSP 1.6/1.6.1 and Spectra, or Environmental Visual Enhancements to get those clouds? I LOVE those clouds and would really like them in my save.

Sorry to bother you!

February 9, 2019

Chapter 2: Rise of the Spud/Dawn of the Griffin

And we're back again!

After ~~a bizarre anomaly in the fabric of reality/the entire space program being a hoax of CGI/a bizarrely persistent visual anomaly/a tear in the space-time continuum~~ the old Space Center was demolished due to the cancellation of the old space program, and a new space program, RMGT, was established (at the same site as the old one). Several instances of ~~software corruption/collusion with an unknown anomally colloquially known as a "Kraken"~~ disease, insanity, and illness meant that Malul, Lutop, and Dihat (who had returned to the KSC site) were ~~quietly sent to quarantine cells for a case of "space madness"/"reassigned" to South Polar Base~~ given a "vacation" at an undisclosed spa for an indefinite period of time. Jeb, Bill, Val, and Bob, who had ~~appeared instantly in the game files/miraculously teleported into the save/hitchhiked on a plane/been replaced by their doppelgangers~~ been on extended leave since the closing of the first RMGT, were fired.

(OOC: continuing with the No-Original-4 rule)

After constructing the KSC's facilities and being granted 200,000 Kerbucks, RMGT hired three pilots to start the program: Jorsen, Shergun, and Adgas.

Spoiler: Spud program, attempts and successes at suborbital spaceflight.

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Of course, no space program would be complete without starting off with a loud, hopefully non-explosive bang, so rookie pilot Jorsen was shepherded into the Spud 1 in preparation for the RMGT's first launch.

Spud 1 blasts into the air on a column of fire, igniting a trail towards Kerbed spaceflight.

Spud 1 and Jorsen made a safe splashdown 2 km off the Hydrazine Sea's shore.

Spud 2 took rookie Shergun onto a westward trajectory to perform scientific experiments in the Grasslands. Spud 2 made a safe landing and was recovered with no damage.

Spud 3, with improved scientific instruments and rookie Adgas, flew the same path as Spud 2. On landing, the secondary booster was destroyed - however, the main capsule remained intact. Adgas exited the vehicle, set up the portable camera, and struck a pose for the EVA, marking the first EVA performed on Kerbin.

Spud 4, piloted by Lieutenant Jorsen, was the first mission intended to break the 70km barrier and reach space. It was also the first mission to use an improved upper stage, barometer, and thermometer. The mission suffered an aerodynamic ascent failure, and Jorsen made a safe landing in the Grasslands, inadvertently gathering more science data for the KSC.

Spud 5, piloted by Shergun, was the first mission to reach the upper atmosphere. Spud 5 sent Shergun to an apoapsis of 29 km, gathering the first scientific data from the upper atmosphere.

Adgas's view of the limb of Kerbin from 80 km above sea level (ASL). Spud 6 rocketed (little pun there) Adgas to a staggering 118km ASL, making Adgas the first Kerbal in space!

Adgas orients the Spud 6 retrograde to prepare for reentry, and seizes a great opportunity to image the Kraken Mons mountain range from 60 km ASL.

Adgas, Queen of the.... Sea? After a safe splashdown 74km to the east of the KSC, Adgas shows her knack for mischief by exiting the capsule and posing for an EVA, while underwater. I'm not sure how she can keep her eyes wide open, though. Better not to think about it.

After a little bit of tomfoolery, Adgas reenters the capsule and waits patiently for the recovery team to come pick her up. Adgas and Spud 6 return home with a hero's welcome, praise, and celebration.

Spoiler: Griffin program, first attempts at space tourism. (OOC: Yes, I know that in reality, most careers would go for orbit after suborbital flights, but I felt like I should try to come up with an affordable launch system.)

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Although the next plan for the RMGT administration was to demonstrate the success of orbital flight, the issue of space tourism was an interesting one that the administration believed could be completed with the technology that they had. The program was tentatively named Griffin, and there were three sets of tourists scheduled to fly on the Griffin during three separate missions. The first mission was Griffin Tourist Flight-1 (GTF-1), (OOC: I stole the "GTF" prefix based on the "STS" prefix of the Space Shuttle missions) with paid tourists Allong and Defen making their flight.

A slightly dizzying view! GTF-1 was rolled out to the launch pad with pilot Jorsen and tourists Allong and Defen. Their mission was to validate the effectiveness of the Griffin system. If the Griffin performed with satisfactory standards, the KSC administration would authorize for several more Griffin missions, and the possibility for Griffin technology to be incorporated into future programs.

GTF-1 sits patiently on the launch pad. The Griffin program required the development of an entirely new launch vehicle - the bottom stage of the Griffin is comprised of five solid rocket boosters, and the top stage is comprised of an orbital engine.

This was Allong's view of Kerbin at 39km ASL during the Griffin's ascent. The photo shows the jagged peaks of Kraken Mons and the smooth transition between stratosphere and exosphere.

This was Defen's view of Kerbin at 62km ASL. The sharp peaks of Kraken Mons can be clearly distinguished, in contrast with the relatively flat land of the surrounding landscape.

This was Allong's view of Kerbin's East Continent from 77 km ASL. "All I ask is a ~~tall ship~~ partially expendable tourism launch system, and a ~~captain to steer her by~~ pilot who will rotate the ship whenever you want to take photos."

Cutaway rendering of GTF-1 in orbit, displaying the various features of the craft. Jorsen is controlling the ship from the command module, while Allong and Defen sit in the secondary passenger module. The module is pressurized, spacious, and can fit two passengers. The bottom stage that helped carry GTF-1 into space is also visible in the left-hand side of the picture. Future missions may allow for orbital tourism.

After a brief thrill in zero-g, what goes up, must come down. As Jorsen oriented the Griffin to prepare for reentry, Defen snapped this image of the Ammonium Bay from 72km ASL, just before the Griffin reentered Kerbin's atmosphere.

Touchdown on terra firma. Allong took a photo of Kerbin's grasslands just after touchdown. The mission lasted 9 minutes and 22 seconds. Thrilled, Allong and Defen waited for recovery and finally exited the spacecraft, completing their itinerary. The RMGT administration were very satisfied by the results of the mission and authorized two more- GTF-2 and GTF-3.

After the phenomenal success of GTF-1, reporter Walt Kerman was able to interview Allong and Defen about their experiences.

Interview with Allong and Defen Kerman, first space tourists

by Walt Kerman

W: So, Allong and Defen?

D: No, I'm Defen. She's Allong.

A: Hello!

W: You'll have to forgive me, I'm a little old. (laughs). So, how was it being the first space tourists?

A: Well, it was definitely something I won't forget, that's for sure (laughs). To tell you the truth, I always wanted to go to space, but I never wanted to be a Kerbonaut. So when I heard that RMGT was offering space tourism, I jumped at it.

D: I was just interested in something I had to cross off my bucket list.

W: How was the launch? Was it hard or uncomfortable?

D: The wait was the worst part. We sat in the back of the crew cabin listening to Jor[sey] checking the support systems. The actual launch was pretty rough, but still manageable. The hardest part was the actual ride to space. The cabin was shuddering so violently it was hard to think, and it felt like a hard-

A: Like a hard kick in the back. At the end of the burn, it hurt, because we felt the G-forces increase.

D: Exactly, and when I looked through the window, I saw plasma around the rocket. That last minute hurt the most, like a korilla sitting on your chest. But when the rockets shut off at 60 kilometers, the force vanished. There was only silence and the occasional whisper from the rocket. It was so beautiful, I wanted to just live there forever.

W: What was the first thing you did once you reached orbit?

A: I can't speak for Defen, but I started to snap photos like crazy with my Kassleblad.

D: When you're given that kind of opportunity, you pretty much have to snap photos like crazy, you know? (laughs) They provided us with a Kanon camera, but I preferred to use my KoPro. I still appreciate their thought, for anyone who decided not to bring cameras.

W: Did you ever feel nervous?

A: A little, if you can count being strapped atop a rocket nervous. We had to put on seat belts and everything. The worst part was when the Griffin started shaking like crazy after we passed the 10 km mark and the plasma started to sputter around the windows. I was thinking, we're never going to pass through this. But Jorsey showed his skill as a pilot and he managed to get us through the atmosphere. At around 30km, we saw the plasma around the window fade and dissipate.

W: Did you eat or drink onboard?
A: Yeah, but let me tell you, it wasn't easy. Before launch, they gave us a water packet, and once we got in the Griffin, there was Velcro on everything. I had to strap everything down so it wouldn't fly aboard the rocket. At around 20 kilometers, I accidentally kicked off my shoe and it hit the window almost instantly.

D: (laughs) Wow, remember that? We were so high up, and the rocket was shaking like crazy, and I'm looking out the window, watching Kerbin shrink, when your shoe smacked into the window and I nearly had a heart attack. Good times.

A: Once we actually got into orbit, I unbuckled my seatbelt, kicked off my shoes - without hitting Defen - and I just stared and watched as our beautiful blue planet rotated below me, and all the colors come into view.... and I wanted nothing more than to soak up this view forever. And then Jorsey rolled the Griffin, and I slammed into the wall. In zero-g however, it didn't hurt at all. Defen saw me, and she couldn't stop laughing. But we both had a good time, even though eating and drinking proved to be almost impossible. Floating around the cabin, free as a bird.... what's not to like?

W: Sounds like you were really out of this world.

*groans*

W: Fine, I guess that pun was a bit too spaced out.

*louder groans*

W: Okay, fine! How was reentry and coming back to Kerbin?

A: The only thing I didn't like about reentry was that it spelled the end for the trip. Jorsen hailed us on the radio and told us to put our seatbelts back on. There was a brief click as he ejected the second stage, and then rotated the craft heatshield-down. Then came the gradual feeling of gravity returning. I had kicked off one of my shoes as a test, and I watched it slowly descend towards the floor of the cabin. Then, I look out of the window and see this cocoon of plasma enveloping the craft, nature's beautiful light show. And then comes the g-force.

D: I'll admit, the g-force on reentry is a lot greater than launch. Like three korillas instead of one.

A: Jorsey's no stranger to it, but I just sit there and watch until that dazzling streak of plasma slowly fades. Then I see the Grasslands slowly coming up, and it dawns on me that it's time for landing.

W: And how was landing?

A: Landing.... was probably the worst part of the entire thing. The ground rushed up at us-

D: Then Jorsey hails us to brace for impact, and that probably has something to do with the landing force. So I brace, and Allong does it too, and we just sit there and wait...

A: And then comes the actual impact. It's probably only a second, but that second seemed like an eternity. The entire cabin seemed to shake, and I was sure we had crashed. But then, Jorsey hailed us on the comm and said, "Okay, we're clear, you can get up now!"

D: Oh, god, the landing. You can compare it to a very hard kick in the back. I don't think the Griffin is a very well-suited craft for actual landing. Future landings should probably go down in the ocean.

A: And that was that. Jorsey got out, he helped us get out, and the recovery team picked us up, and, yeah, that pretty much ended our mission.

W: Thank you for your answers.

D: No problem, Walt, just as long as you do the same too.

W: I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.

[END INTERVIEW]

Next on the list: GTF-2 and 3, and early orbital attempts.

Thank you for reading!

February 8, 2019

Finally, after a long break due to schoolwork, test studying, and overall loss of energy, I'm back! Started a new save called RMGT Redux. New spaceships should come out tomorrow.

~~Installed 5 new mods: Spectra Visual Enhancements v1.1.7, UnKerballed start, Kerbal Health, RasterProp Monitor, and Modular Launch Pads.~~ Ran into some problems with Spectra and UnKerballed start.

New missions will start tomorrow!

January 28, 2019

I'm loving this, @Pipcard! I'm making a Career mission report myself, and I just want to say, this is really well done!

January 20, 2019

OK, there are two things that I have to say.

#1 - I removed Kerbalism because it was making me rage.

#2 - My entire save got deleted, so I will have to start again. I'm really sorry, but I'll have to scrap this idea and create a new version of RMGT. Rest assured, the goal won't change.

January 20, 2019

Thank you for your kind words, @Kerbalstar!

January 19, 2019

"We have the possibility. We have the technology. We have the capability. As Supreme Commander of the Kerbin forces, I believe our planet shall commit itself to landing a Kerbol on every known planetary body, and returning them safely to Kerbin. 10 years? 20 years? 30 years? Have as much time as you like. Just get it done."

- Commander Rocket Man, January 18, 2019 (OOC: The date I started my save)

Hello, all you wonderful people of the KSP forums! I'm Rocket Man, and this is my first ever Mission Report! It will take place in Career mode.

The Difficulty is custom, but with CommNet and Plasma Blackout enabled (OOC: Originally, I would have just stuck it on Easy mode, but I really hated the idea of going without CommNet), and there is an upper limit to how much G-force Kerbals can tolerate. Other than that, the rest of the settings are the same as if it was in Easy mode.

Missions will be encased in spoilers to cut down on the length of the page that the site would need to render. The version of the game is KSP 1.5.1. I would have gone for 1.6 had I known it existed, but by the time I had installed all the mods in preparation for the game, KSP 1.6 came out. Instead of going through the hassle of reinstalling everything, I just decided to start it while KSP was in 1.5.1.

Oh, and also, no Jeb, Bill, Bob, or Val. Sorry, guys. As much as I like them (and believe me, I do like them), it would make more sense if the careers had original Kerbonauts.

Spoiler: Suit rankings (I love TextureReplacer).

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Each Kerbonaut has a specially made flight suit and EVA suit. The color of the suit depends on two factors: their career, and their experience level.

Pilot

(P0-P3) = Red
P4+ = Orange

Scientist

P0-P3 = Blue
P4+ = Purple

Engineer

P0-P3 = Yellow
P4+ = Green

Tourists (T) do not participate in any spacecraft, but they do wear a specialized white suit with blue trim.

Spoiler: Mods installed in game.

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RMGT (Rocket Man's Grand Tour) uses a total of about 13 mods + 2 TextureReplacer suit packs. (subject to change). I will update this list whenever new mods are installed. Each mod also has the corresponding version number, since some of these mods are updated for 1.6 or later.

Module Manager v3.1.1 (only for configs and running other mods)
CommunityCategoryKit (to support other mods)
SCANSat v18.9
DMagic Orbital Science v1.4.1
MechJeb v2.8.1.0
Kerbal Inventory System v1.1.6
Kerbal Attachment System v1.1
TextureReplacer v3.5 (2 subdependencies):
- Colored EVA and IVA suits for KSP 1.5.1
- Klassic Kolored Suits
Scatterer v0.0336
Chatterer v0.9.96 (intended for KSP 1.5 but still works in 1.5.1 anyway)
Final Frontier v1.5.0-3380 (released for KSP 1.6, but compiled for 1.5.1)
Kerbal Konstructs v1.4.5.45
kOS v1.1.5.2
~~Kerbalism~~ ~~v2.1.0.0~~ removed because it was literally making me rage at my computer.

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(L-R) The first three Kerbonauts of the RMGT program, P0 Malul Kerman, P0 Dihat Kerman, and P0 Lutop Kerman, in red flight suits. All three are pilots. Until newer spacecraft are developed, the RMGT does not need scientists or engineers.

Same as first photo, except with EVA suits on.

Spoiler: Nimbus program, first attempts at suborbital spaceflight.

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After P0 Lutop performed several instrument calibrations and ground capsule tests with the Nimbus capsule (indirectly performing the first EVA on Kerbin in the process), it was time for the flight of Nimbus 1.

Nimbus 1 with Malul inside sits patiently on the launchpad.

The countdown hits zero, the RT-5 is ignited, and Nimbus 1 leaps off the launch pad in a column of flame.

As Nimbus 1 passes the 5 km mark, a black and white camera on the bottom of the booster catches a quick view of the Shores near KSC.

From 7 km ASL (above sea level), Nimbus 1 rolls to the right, and Malul gets a glimpse at the KSC runway. Nimbus 1 reached an apoapsis of 14 kilometers.

Malul's view of the Blue Bay, about 30 seconds before the splashdown of Nimbus 1.

Nimbus 1 splashes down safely in the Hydrazine Bay, about 6 km downrange of the KSC. Malul's safe. Drenched in saltwater, yes, but safe.

Nimbus 2 (with an RT-10 upper stage) piloted by Dihat, was the first mission to break the sound barrier.

Dihat's view of the ocean from the capsule. Nimbus 2 sent Dihat to an apoapsis of 39 kilometers ASL.

Nimbus 2 splashed down in the Hydrazine Bay, 34 km downrange of the KSC.

Nimbus 3, piloted by Lutop, tears off the launch pad in an attempt to reach space.

Because of its three SRBs and its ascent trajectory, Nimbus 3 reaches obscene speeds - screaming through the atmosphere at over 1500 meters per second.

The Overshoot Island chain imaged by Nimbus 3, 55 km ASL. The Island Airfield is located on the largest island in the image.

Lutop Kerman: First Kerbal in space! Just after this photo of Antelav Island was taken, Nimbus 3 reached 70 km, making Lutop the first Kerbal in space!

The Kraken Range imaged by Nimbus 3, from 90 km. (OOC: The Kraken Range is called that way because flying a plane to get to KSC by the Runway 09 approach is practically impossible. Take my word for it.)

The Western Range imaged by Nimbus 3 from 101 km, nearing Nimbus 3's apoapsis of 118 km.

Flames of plasma lick the windows of the capsule, and after a tense reentry, Nimbus 3 splashed down in the Hydrazine Bay 62 km downrange, and Lutop returned home with a hero's welcome, praise, and satisfaction. However, the administration were not satisfied with Nimbus 3's reentry path and orientation, and stricter rules will have to be enacted before the next rocket launch.

(OOC: When I say tense reentry, what I really mean is this was probably one of the scariest reentry moments in KSP that I have ever had. I didn't think Nimbus 3 would reach space, so I didn't include a decoupling mechanism on the bottom RT-5 booster, meaning that when Nimbus 3 reentered, it was heading prograde. Let me tell you, I don't think I've ever worked as hard in KSP than when I was frantically mashing the keyboard to save Lutop's life. The relief I got when the parachute opened was probably one of my best feelings. I also realized that Nimbus 3 pulled nearly 15 Gs on chute deployment. The fact that Lutop didn't pass out is something I consider a minor miracle.

Along with instituting stricter precautions, the RMGT administration have decided to establish a spreadsheet for every crew member. The spreadsheet can be found here, at docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HU0Km0-djTFpX3xC1svhdX7AiIB0rrcaxOrDJAFNb3k/

Thank you for watching! Comments, questions, and concerns are appreciated. Until next time!

- Rocket Man

December 10, 2018

[adsii1970 has posted a new post in Kerny Kerman's mission reports]

Me:

September 19, 2018

@kerbalstar: Sorry I'm late. I probably won't be able to complete the 2nd challenge, I'll wait until the 3rd challenge comes out. I wanted to participate on the original thread, but I had no idea it existed until @Alpha 360 resigned from it.

Now, though, I want to participate, so I'll wait, and then start to submit entries.

Thanks!

September 17, 2018

*read in deep announcer voice* :cool:

Previously on @adsii1970's Kerny Kerman's Journal...

Spoiler

"Oh gods, what are they, sea bugs?"
"Maxbas... was a member of Section 31."

"Ah Cancun is down! Repeat, Ah Cancun is down!"

"What the hell did you do to my ship!?"

"Engaging main drives and NERTAs."

"The pink slime... it's just getting worse!"

"And to be honest, I don't trust the Prime Consul"

"Excursion, this is Dauntless. We have hard dock, please confirm...."

Stay tuned for season [insert season here], coming to you on [insert date here].

Or whenever @adsii1970 feels like it.

September 10, 2018

I started a game and I had a randomly generated Kerbal named Adsi Kerman. So I went into the config and modified it so his name was Adsii Kerman.

@adsii1970 consider this my tribute to you. :wink:

Spoiler

Adsii became the first Kerbal on Mun, Minmus, Duna, Laythe, and my as-of-yet-unknown-named orbital space station. Like the real @adsii1970 he's really going places.

September 8, 2018

Forgive me, O great @adsii1970 for I have committed a sin. I have not looked at this mission report for (gasp!)

34 minutes!

August 27, 2018

Only two things are certain when posting on the KSP forums:

Life, and software updates.

Spoiler

And maybe taxes too.

August 23, 2018

10 minutes ago, adsii1970 said:

And the rest came into being in my demented brain.

10 minutes ago, adsii1970 said:

consider it an extreme allergic reaction.

Aww, @adsii1970 , your brain isn't demented, considering you've managed to pull off a solid storyline for ~3 years now. Many people wouldn't be able to do that. So, good job.

_{P.S. I have a suggestion for the Kerny Kerman fanbase: "Kernies", sorta along the lines of Trekkies.}

_{P.P.S. I ship Kerny and Maxbas. (Maxny?) (Kerbas?!)}

_{P.P.P.S Is there any cure for the pink slime? If there is, I'll keep my mouth .}

P.P.P.P.S (sorry ) Will anybody infected with the pink slime die?

August 23, 2018

I am absolutely fed up with McDonald's.

Funny story...... I'm allergic to dairy. I thought McDonald's would be fine.

So I wanted to get some fries. Nothing wrong with that, right? I ordered a bunch of fries, and took a bite. But then I got a REACTION. Yes, an ALLERGIC REACTION, from FRENCH FRIES. No, it's not the beginning of a bad joke. Thankfully, it wasn't too severe, and I had some antiallergy meds with me, so I was able to get it under control. But still...

Never McDonald's. Unless I'm starving.

August 23, 2018

@adsii1970 The pink slime has to be a creature from Spore.

Spoiler

I have a sneaking suspicion that the Poison upgrade is the one causing the green and brown rash...

May 20, 2018

Improved list (is this better)?

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/spacepotato101/saved/ry2hqs

May 20, 2018

So something like this?

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/spacepotato101/saved/ry2hqs

May 7, 2018

8 hours ago, Eean Holt said:

pc spec update

i7 8700k

gtx1070

32gb ddr4

1tb hdd

500gb ssd

current windows os

(impressed whistle)

Not a bad spec. I have a Ryzen 3 1300X, 8GB of DDR4, and a RX 550 (yes, I'm a bit of a cheapskate :blush: ). I still get 60+ fps on KSP and between 70 and 80 on other games But it's your decision, not mine. You do you. And by current Win OS I assume you mean Windows 10? The i7 is REALLY good for KSP (and most games in general). Although I do have to admit that 32GB is just a tiny bit of overkill considering the current RAM prices, and the 1070 is a little bit OP for... basically anything, really.

Again, it's not my choice, do whatever you want.

(If you have time, could you make a PCPartPicker list?)

May 3, 2018

@Daelkyr .... what happened?

May 2, 2018

It's a really good story, I like it a lot! It is a bit long though....

April 12, 2018

Hey @Hotaru, could you give me the craft file for Defiance? I've tried to make a craft that looks like Defiance, but it always fails.

April 11, 2018

I once had a Rey Kerman. The look on my face as I brought up the Astronaut Complex roster was priceless...

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