The Kerbin Space Race

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

Hey guys,

I made this thread in support of the space race thread at:

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/135513-Space-Race

I basically just turned the thread into a story, but I like it so far.

Nations:

United Kerbal Union: Sampa

Koviet Union: Voyager

Kerbnese: MajorLeaugeRocketScience

Kanada: Spaceplaneaddict

[spoiler=Characters:

UKU:

Jeb Kerman-Cheif Kerbonaut

Bill Kerman-Director of manned spaceflight

Wherner von Kerman-Lead rocket scientist

KU:

Valentin Kerman-Launch Director

Valentina Kerman-First Kerbal in orbit

Kerbnese Space Agency:

Gene Tao Kerman-Launch Director; Lead engineer

Bob Zhu Kerman-Program Strategies; Director

Here's the story!!

For years, Kerbin has been a planet which most important endeavor was walking down the street. However, that changed a few years ago. The War of the World shook the planet apart. It used to be just a single government, with everyone just happy and living. However, there was a buildup of weapons in Korupe, specifically Kermany. One of the greatest weapons of this time was the K-2, or Kerbal 2. The K-1 was just a bomb with wings and an SRB. The designer of this weapon, Wherner von Kerman, decided that the weapon was too powerful for a nation to use against another. So he fled to the United Kerbal Union or UKU. The Koviet Union, or KU, was hot on their trails by this time. The Koviets picked up a few engineers and then left. The Koviets gave the Kerbnese a few engineers. The Kanadian's looked like they wanted to go into space. It look like a world space race was about to start. Every country built rockets and probes to explore space. And finally, one nation launched the first one…

UKN Mission Control

30 days earlier

“They did itâ€Â

“What did they do, Bill?†Jebidiah said from his desk.

“It’s the Koviets… They crossed the Kerman line†Bill replied

“How did they manage that? I thought we got all of the K-2 scientists.â€Â

“We have no idea sir, but we did get a picture.â€Â

Bill pulled out a picture and pushed it across Jeb’s desk.

“How little is that thing?†Jeb asked after looking the picture over

“We estimate about 0.375 meters†Was bill’s simple reply

“Ha!! Our probe bodies are bigger than that!! We shouldn’t worry about a roman candle.â€Â

“I’m not so sure sir… “ Bill replied

“What do you mean?â€Â

“With very few upgrades, they could get into orbit.â€Â

“Impossible. There is no way they could beat us up there. Wherner is already building the probe!! Let’s just kick back and relax until the probe is ready. Maybe I’ll fly my jet down to the south beach…â€Â

Famous last words Bill thought to himself while leaving the office.

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Koviet Union Kosmodrome

30 days later

“Launch Team pollâ€Â

“S-1â€Â

“Goâ€Â

“S-2â€Â

“Probeâ€Â

“Goâ€Â

“LDâ€Â

“This is the launch director, you have permission to launchâ€Â

“T-2 minutesâ€Â

Valentin Kerman turned off his radio. He took a deep breath and the looked out at the Horizon 1. If I screw this up, I’ve failed my country, and my career goes out the window

“T-1 minuteâ€Â

Good thing those Kerbican’s didn’t get up there first. In fact, the entire world was supprised the Kerbican’s didn’t have a satellite up yet.

“T-10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4

Main engine start

3, 2, 1, 0â€Â

Liftoff

“Lift off!! Lift off of the Horizon 1 probe, the first satellite to orbit Kerbinâ€Â

I can’t believe this old ICBM is working Valentin thought silently.

“First stage cut-off and sepâ€Â

“S-2 ignition!â€Â

Several minutes later, the probe entered Kerbin Orbit.

“Flight, we have a achieved a 258 km apoapsis and 116 periapsisâ€Â

“Congrats team, you have put up the world’s first satelliteâ€Â

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Edited October 7, 2015 by MajorLeaugeRocketScience

[SpaceplaneAddict]

10/10. Just one thing though, can you make sure Kanada isn't dependent on anyone(for now)?

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

Sure, I'll change that. Also new chapter!!

[Sampa]

Just a heads up, the nation I created is called the United Kerbin Union

[SpaceplaneAddict]

Who are the Kerbicans?

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

The UKU

[SpaceplaneAddict]

Oh. MOAR chapters. Please.

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

I'm going to take some more time on this next one, I want it to be a bit longer this time

[Voyager275]

I think this will be very interesting, keep it up

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

I will

[Voyager275]

The main thread was closed by the moderators

[MajorLeaugeRocketScience]

I know, I asked if I could reboot it and they said no way, no roleplay

[Sampa]

Ok, Zoo has mentioned that, if you guys wish to continue this, that he has a forum where we can do so.

[ZooNamedGames]

Note this- the forum is going to require all previous stories sadly dropped. You can have a story, but real world-alike nations (such as Kermica, Kanda, Kapan, etc) are not in it, but there is still freedom in your choice of direction. This is for mechanic and story based purposes.

This sounds harsh, but once you get used to the mechanics (which are mostly career mode driven), it's not big deal. As to the stories, once you perform a few missions you'll have it back in no time.