Do rescued Kerbals count toward the Kerbal limit?

[cephalo]

My Astronaut Complex is level 2 and has a limit of 12 Kerbals. I now have 12 Kerbals and am about to rescue another. Will I lose the guy that I rescue or will he not join the space program? I can get rid of an extra pilot if that's the case.

Edited May 27, 2015 by cephalo

[ArchGaden]

You can go over the kerbal limit with rescues, but you will not be able to 'hire' them directly while at or above the limit. The limit is just for hiring purposes.

[cephalo]

I suppose that means there is no functional reason to ever upgrade the astro complex to level 3.

[ArchGaden]

I suppose that means there is no functional reason to ever upgrade the astro complex to level 3.

Perhaps not, but your kerbals will be much happier with a world-class billiards hall, Olympic size pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and IMAX theater. Consider showing them some appreciation later on when you've raked in untold millions.

[cephalo]

We have freeze dried ice cream, and it doesn't get better than that thank you.