[Writing] Kerbal Space Journal: The first industry magazine following KSP

[Plaatinum Aerospace]

RP Name: Lukas Klingman

Biography: Lukas Klingman is an entrepreneur who founded Plaatinum Aerospace Technologies.

Klingman graduated from the University of Kalgary, College of Aerospace and Avionics. After school Klingman decided to found a company that would revolutionize the development of computers and robotics for spaceships. The result: Plaatinum Aerospace Technologies!

Organization: Plaatinum Aerospace Technologies

Title of piece: Article/Advertisement for company

Article text: Plaatinum Tech. has worked closely with STEADLER Corps. and C7 Aerospace Division to create the most advanced state-of-the-art computers for the space industry of Kerbin. They also are one of the leading companies in cybernetics research. If fact, they have successfully created the computers to be launched on the KERVOYAGER probe, a probe that will be sent past Kerbol to find and charter other planets in the Kerbol System and beyond. A division of Plaatinum Technologies, dubbed Plaatinum Starships, creates plaatinum-quality rockets and spaceplanes. In conclusion, there is a bright future for all who work in the space industry now that Plaatinum Tech. will start revolutionizing the production of spaceships! Any further questions will be answered if you send a letter to our global headquarters at: 343 Rocket Road, Kalgary, Kerlington County, 57557. Our Q&A team is on line 24 hours a day 7 days a week! (More like 8 hours a day and 4 days a week but it sounded sooo cool to say it the other way)

P.S. I know I mispelled platinum, its how Kerbin residents say and spell it! xD

[Salamander]

Posting this PM here so I don\'t forget about it

Good article btw.

RP Name: John Kerk

Handle: Selrahc4040

Organization: Apogee Science Inc.

Title: The Curse of the Munolith

Article: Yes, I meant to say 'Jedediah Kerman'.

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The Curse of the Munolith

By Jedediah Kerman

For years we have looked at the mysterious black monuments that dot our world and mun as mere tourist attractions, pieces of ancient Kerbinacana. But today, ladies and gents, a shocking new discovery comes from a small branch of Apogee Science, the branch in charge of the research of atomic particles. John Kerk, the leader of the project, was kind enough to give me a bare-bones explanation of why we in the Industry should be wary of these totems.

'It\'s really quite simple.' Mr. Kerk explained to me. 'The Munoliths consist of a previously unknown material called \'Muonium\' which give off high amounts of Muon radiation. The Muon particle is a highly dense, negatively charged particle that has the capability to disrupt ionic bonds, like the ones that hold our fuel molecules together.'

'I don\'t think I like where this is going.' I said to the doctor.

'Believe me, you shouldn\'t' He replied. 'The Muon particle, though incredibly dense, is still small enough to go through the walls of standard KSP fuel tanks. Once inside, the particles disrupt the fuel\'s bonds, turning it into a highly toxic and, unfortunately, not burnable sand. This is, obviously, highly detrimental to all forms of engines, causing the fuel-expulsion valves to clog and the engine to stop.'

This message disturbed me, but John assured me that his branch was working on designing a material to dispel Muon radiation. But in the meantime, those of you who rely on LFE\'s to do your dirty work, I recommend you steer clear o these black behemoths, lest you, too become a victim of the Curse of the Munolths.

[cardgame]

Cardgame, I hope you\'re not terribly offended that I used your art for the cover. I put you at the head of the attribs. list in case you\'re wondering.

Oh god, I made art?

*downloads*

AWW YEAH!

This looks pretty good.

Constructive criticism: Overall, the text seems a bit cramped and presents a daunting wall of text to my eyes in most cases. Some headers, light background colors/text colors or other ideas could make it more attractive. Some italic text for emphasis <anywhere> would be nice ;P

The ads and images all look nice, perhaps there could be a bit more on some of the more text-heavy pages, particularly the back. Perhaps a full-page ad as the rear cover as most magazines do would be nice as well.

[Salamander]

Yeah, it does look pretty bare, but that\'s mostly because I got burned out and didn\'t want to go back over it and add style elements.

Perhaps for the next issue we can create an overall guide, to keep fonts, sizes and spacing standard and then delegate pages to whoever wants to help produce it. For example, the front cover is primary red Trajan Pro with the title in 36pt, and the rest in 24pt.

I\'m thinking we\'ll just commence with the next one whenever we have enough articles.

[Selrahc4040]

Bumpin\' for posterity!

[Salamander]

It\'s come to my attention that the link I posted is now broken. Here is a mediafire mirror that should work better:

http://www./?jesb8jf6awz82wi

If this one goes belly up too let me know, I\'ll keep re-uploading it.

[GypsyHunter]

It\'s come to my attention that the link I posted is now broken. Here is a mediafire mirror that should work better:

http://www./?jesb8jf6awz82wi

If this one goes belly up too let me know, I\'ll keep re-uploading it.

Yes! Much better thank you! ;D

[cardgame]

This could benefit from new content and stories from the .16 update.

[Selrahc4040]

Yes, yes it would... *Starts typing*

[Scorpi15]

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[Selrahc4040]

Just a bit of nit-picking. Sense 'Minmus' is not a plural, the possessive noun would be 'Minmus\'s' not 'Minmus\'. Sorry, but my Grammar-Nazi side hd to sayn that.

[cardgame]

Here's a bump hoping for a revival, but in all likelihood with the death of the RP forum this too shall pass.

[blueshirt21]

This is saddening. I just got into KSP, and this looked like a really exciting project. I would love to work on it if it gets picked back up.

[Salamander]

The forum-switchover threw me for a loop, and I also have had some other things going on that drew me away from KSP in general. I still keep up with the development. I'd love to help out with another issue, but we need more content before that can happen.