ArcticX9

C-130's train all the time where I live, so I see a lot of them. Looks pretty good, shape wise. However, with two engines it's more like a C-27 Spartan (Link here - Literally a mini-C-130.) than a 4 engine C-130. Overall, I love it!

Looking a few pages back I noticed some talk about an ODST style system for dropping Kerbals to planets. I instantly went into KSP to try my hand at something like this. The final product was this - Ragnarok Storm. A large vessel with 4 resupplyable drop pods, 2 escape pods (capacity 6 total), docking nodes and armor plating. (I wish I could make this interplanetary-capable, but it's going to require more fiddling around. If anyone has suggestions.. ) The RS also has four hitchhiker storage containers for those bigger missions, or for docking purposes. The drop pods are fairly simple, as seen here. Just a clamp-o-tron jr., some KW rocketry fuel/rcs tanks, a decoupler and a command module with parachutes. The two 3 seater escape pods are very simple, just a low profile engine strapped to a fuel tank underneath a command module. The ship is highly photogenic as it skirts past Kerbin. Someday, this may go past the Mun. The ship also features an ejection system for the main command module (the B9 cockpit). One of the drop pods can be seen detaching from the docking node on the top of the ship and preparing for departure. The antennas everywhere are part of a complex defense network. The fairings and docking port detach and the pod is ready! There is plenty of fuel to do a legitimate landing on Kerbin, so I figure a civilian version with interplanetary capability can't be far off. The pod speeds away as Ragnarok Storm disappears into the distance. With the right orbits, you could theoretically hit any part of Kerbin or other celestial bodies with this system. The re-entry protocol begins, letting the engine act as a minor heat shield before entering the atmosphere. The rest of the drop follows the HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) principal of deploying one's chute as low as possible. And that's what I have so far! It's a blast (no pun intended!) to mess around with this system. The civilian version (less armor and defense systems) has significantly less parts and the lag is much less. Ah yes - Mods: B9 (cockpit), KW Rocketry (the armor, fuel tanks) and mechjeb - really, that's it. A second version does have lazor system supported cruise missiles, however.

Arctic Aerospace Mfg. Hello everyone! Arctic Aerospace is a broad spacecraft design company that is currently specializing in craft that match Operation Norse mission profiles. A common theme with the craft (of this first post, at least) is the use of in-line cargo bays to reduce rocket height and profile. This also contributes to overall aerodynamics and stability. None of these rockets make use of the part clipping option. Feel free to use these in any of your own missions, but if you use these in a video or mission report thread, please credit me for the design. Mods: (Whole pack) B9 Aerospace ISA MapSat (4.0 Dev Build) Spacejunk Cargo Bays MechJeb Kethane Mod Kerbal Attachment System Lazor Mod Rods from God [Current] Odin-Class Rockets Odin I - Kerbin Deployment Vehicle (KDV) (Boosters included.) http://www./download/u8dvbzccllvtcfj/Odin_I.zip Odin II - Mun Deployment Vehicle (MDV) (Build your own boosters. ) http://www./download/02j76vw4d09olvc/Odin_II.zip [Current] Balder-Class Rockets Balder I - Minmus Expedition Craft (Boosters included.) Note: This MAY be able to get past Minmus and even be converted to a lander, as it has plenty of fuel upon reaching low Minmus orbit. http://www./download/zhawth4z2f65b5b/Balder_I.zip Special Customer Loyalty... Things Ragnarok-Class Kerbin Ranged Attack Missile System (KRAMS) Note: This is not part of Operation Norse (Contrary to the name), it was just something I decided to attempt when I got bored one day. It is *very* heavy (4 kinetic energy missiles) and is a chore to get lined up at times - still fun! http://www./download/tgp3z4zoes4os2x/Ragnarok.zip Future/In Development Projects at this time: Heimdall-Class Heavy Lifter - Currently in progress, trying to work out some kinks with the KW Rocketry pack and a bizarre occurrence where my rocket shook itself apart. ANYWAY.. I hope you all enjoy and can make use of my designs! I'd love to see screenshots of any missions/improvements you all have!

That station is impressive. I'm always interested in orbital mega-builds, just have not gotten around to doing many myself.

That is a lot of orbiting asparagus staged fuel. I'm wondering if you could really get something big to space with that (some kind of megabuild)?

Forseti I Mission - Minmus Landing Objectives: Data collection on the low gravity surface of Minmus. Scouting for potential base sites. Optional: Observation of Balder I/Frigga I launch vehicle crash site. Status: Successful Landing. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the discoveries of the Frigga I Minmus mission, the Operation Norse team was eager to reach Minmus again due to its excellent potential as a permanent base site for future missions. The second Balder-Class transport vessel was launched into LKO this morning. After an uneventful and routine capture burn, Minmus was soon in sight. Balder II began circularization and equatorial orbit procedures at a very low Minmus orbit. Balder II sent back stunning pictures of the stunning frozen moon. It really is a beautiful sight. Soon, Balder II burned toward a crash course with Minmus, initiating the landing sequence and releasing the Forseti I lander probe. Observers at KSC Mission Control watched as Balder II fell away from Forseti I toward its final resting place. Contact with Balder II was lost shortly as Forseti I passed a mountain and came into view of the landing site. Landing procedures were initiated, deploying an expendable backup solar panel in order to avoid damage to the other panels. Forseti I encountered a minor mishap just before landing in which it turned over - but quick thinking by a manual Kerbal pilot back home saved the mission and the probe touched down without further incident. With Forseti and Frigga missions successful and information being relayed back to KSC, the next priority comes to mind - a Kethane scanner to Minmus. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Anyone know of a good altitude for a polar Minmus orbit with a kethane scanners? Much appreciated!

In all of my 100+ hours of KSP, this actually marks my first Minmus orbit mission. I've really never gotten past the Mun until now. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Minmus Mission - Balder I + Frigga I Probe With Kethane extraction firm on the Mun, Kerbal attention was cast to Minmus - a close, yet unexplored, moon of Kerbin. Development soon began on the Balder-Class launch vehicle. Similar to the Odin-Class, the Balder-Class consists of a nuclear powered second stage with an in-line cargo bay for transport purposes. In its inaugural run, the Balder I will be carrying Frigga I - a planetary exploration probe. However, unlike Odin-Class ships, Balder-Class ships are completely unmanned and slated to crash into the surface after the mission is complete. As seen below, the encounter window is very narrow for this mission. However, the computers do their job and Minmus is soon within reach. An equatorial orbit around 20km is soon achieved. Now begins the process of releasing the probe. This was an interesting task without RCS. The small probe is soon free and operational. The final stage of the Balder-Class vehicle begins as it burns retrograde for a crash course with Minmus. However, something remarkable happens. It seems Minmus is an incredibly easy planet to land on, as the launch vehicle ends up not entirely destroyed. This brings new ideas for interplanetary travel to the observing Kerbals. The debris field is caught by Frigga's sensors. As Frigga gathers more information, Kerbal engineers soon plan a voyage to Duna.

At 14:30 KST (Kerbal Standard Time), 6/23/2013, the Arctic Aerospace Thor-Class Mun Base landed at a confirmed Kethane deposit on the Mun. Mining operations began immediately. Soon, our satellites picked up the location of the Mun base. The brave commander, Erwig Kerman soon had the honor of planting the Arctic Aerospace Operation Norse mission flag at the location of the landing. The plaque reads: "We came for Kethane, but found ourselves...when's lunch? - Erwig Kerman"

Right, thanks - great idea. Including in the following .zip are the first completed vessels of the Odin-Class, plus the brand new Thor-Class Mun Base, which is landing as we speak. The next photo update will definitely include pictures of that 90 ton behemoth. File Descriptions: AA - Odin + Freyr: Odin-Class launch vehicle plus the Freyr-Class observation satellite. AA - Odin + Volsung 2: Odin-Class plus Volsung-Class Kethane detector satellite. (Mun Capable) AA - Odin 1: Simply the Odin-Class Kerbin orbit capable transport ship and booster assembly. AA - Thor II: The Thor-Class Mun Base. Mods: (Whole pack) B9 Aerospace ISA MapSat (4.0 Dev Build) Spacejunk Cargo Bays MechJeb Kethane Mod Kerbal Attachment System Tetragon Horizontal Landing Legs (Thor II only) LINK: http://www./download/4ge4mdg24t9nbq6/Op_Norse_AX9_1.zip

Hello everyone! I've been perfecting my KSP skills for awhile now, and I've finally got some good stuff to show. Starting with a new save, I've begun a mission to create a space program fueled by kethane using a reusable Odin-Class launch vehicle. For now all I have is an imgur album, but all future pictures will be posted directly into this thread. (And taken in cinematic view!) Album Link:http://imgur.com/a/uxhB8 Coincidentally - How do I add an avatar? I'm having trouble with that. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Updates: 1: Thor Mun Base 2: Frigga I Minmus Mission 3: Forseti Minmus Landing