0111narwhalz Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 4 hours ago, Just Jim said: This may be one of the options our heroes have to consider... But what kind of insane dV does it take to eject a 4,000 ton magic-asteroid from the Kerbol system, especially with OPM installed? Call Hazard-ish. He'll put it on a crazy sequence of gravity assists, and it'll be in the Deep Black for the price of one Eve encounter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 6 hours ago, max_creative said: Actually, how about we just throw Emiko Station out of the system? Then blow up the aliens? 18 minutes ago, 0111narwhalz said: Call Hazard-ish. He'll put it on a crazy sequence of gravity assists, and it'll be in the Deep Black for the price of one Eve encounter. As I see it, there are two problems with just ejecting it from the system. First, if someone or something did, in fact, sent it to Kerbol system on purpose, then what's to stop them from just doing it all over again? Second, and much, much more dangerous... if you mess with Emiko Station, you seriously risk incurring the wrath of Piper Kerman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconiator Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Just Jim said: Second, and much, much more dangerous... if you mess with Emiko Station, you seriously risk incurring the wrath of Piper Kerman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceplaneAddict Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I only just now read chapter 61 and 62, and damnit Jim! I'm dieded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, SpaceplaneAddict said: I'm dieded! Awwww, I am so sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll get better before I post the next chapter... Edited August 23, 2016 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieve Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Well that was two days well-spent! Fun reading, and just in time for the climax. As for Emiko (asteroid) being the focal point of a portal... well, thing about portals is, they go both ways. Thomp-brainy has the tech and know-how to build his own wormhole-generating "negative gravioli" device already. I can only imagine what would happen if some enterprising ex-Kerbal decided to turn Red Boulder's door inside out on it. I imagine if rocks had faces, it would be making roughly the same expression as the docking-control alien from ID4. If I may offer one point of critique, Just Jim? You've woven a lot of plot threads together here, but they're a little tangled up and hard to keep straight - Kerbals, Green Boulder, Red Boulder, Saucers, Monoliths, Arches / Floating Rocks, Space-thulhus (are they Krakens or something else?)... The last couple chapters did well to clear up some of the confusion, but I feel like I need a graph or an org-chart to really explain what's what, who's who, and which side of the "Destroy Kerbin" line they all end up. Finally, my highest praise for the evolution of Thompberry as a character, from mad scientist / jealous rival to supervillain to (mostly?!) reformed... it's natural, believable, and a true hallmark of some fantastic writing. Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 5 hours ago, Kieve said: Well that was two days well-spent! Fun reading, and just in time for the climax. As for Emiko (asteroid) being the focal point of a portal... well, thing about portals is, they go both ways. Thomp-brainy has the tech and know-how to build his own wormhole-generating "negative gravioli" device already. I can only imagine what would happen if some enterprising ex-Kerbal decided to turn Red Boulder's door inside out on it. I imagine if rocks had faces, it would be making roughly the same expression as the docking-control alien from ID4. Thank You! I agree with the portals, they can go both ways, and I'll try to explain a little more about how they work in the next couple chapters. 5 hours ago, Kieve said: If I may offer one point of critique, Just Jim? You've woven a lot of plot threads together here, but they're a little tangled up and hard to keep straight - Kerbals, Green Boulder, Red Boulder, Saucers, Monoliths, Arches / Floating Rocks, Space-thulhus (are they Krakens or something else?)... The last couple chapters did well to clear up some of the confusion, but I feel like I need a graph or an org-chart to really explain what's what, who's who, and which side of the "Destroy Kerbin" line they all end up. I agree, it's gotten a little too complicated, and part of that is my fault for changing things on the fly, so to speak. For example, I had no plans on using magic boulders until the DEV's added them into the game. But as soon as I heard, I knew I had to have them in Emiko. What I've been doing the last couple chapters is try to reign most of the sub plots back in and make the rest a little less complicated. And the Space-thulhus (hehe... good name) are Krakens, yes. The thing is, there are several readers, including myself, who are also Lovecraft fans. And some immediately noticed similarities between KSP krakens and Lovecraft's Cthulhuoids.... and I may have encouraged it just a little... lol... 5 hours ago, Kieve said: Finally, my highest praise for the evolution of Thompberry as a character, from mad scientist / jealous rival to supervillain to (mostly?!) reformed... it's natural, believable, and a true hallmark of some fantastic writing. Very well done! Thank you so much! I've worked really hard trying to make a supervillain brain-in-a-pod seem believable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstrijder15 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 On 23-8-2016 at 3:18 AM, Just Jim said: First, if someone or something did, in fact, sent it to Kerbol system on purpose, then what's to stop them from just doing it all over again? Second, and much, much more dangerous... if you mess with Emiko Station, you seriously risk incurring the wrath of Piper Kerman... And Third: these ways will all take long, what if the potal is activated while the asteroid is coasting to an encounter Also you could try dropping it into the sun, possibly while first raising the apoapsis, as that can make it easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Cover Emiko station with armor. Any craft attempting to use it as a portal will be destroyed by part splicing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Kerman Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Just clip a few parts on Emiko. The Kraken will take care of the rest. (I would advise removing all Kerbals beforehand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Garrett Kramme said: Just clip a few parts on Emiko. The Kraken will take care of the rest. (I would advise removing all Kerbals beforehand) I think the idea is to not lose Emiko station, but to save it. The saga is far from over, remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 3 hours ago, The solid fuel chemist said: I think the idea is to not lose Emiko station, but to save it. The saga is far from over, remember? Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Hey everyone, I'm running behind again, sorry. Three reasons why: 1) After talking it over with someone on here I really respect a lot, I decided to re-write the next chapter. 2) Unfortunately there's a depression in the Atlantic that will most likely turn tropical storm, and the spaghetti models have it headed right this way. Not a huge deal, we're overdue actually. But typically these storms can knock the power out for a day or three, which means no computer... plus the typical afternoon T-storms keep getting in my way. 3) I've been doing a lot, and I mean a lot, of work behind the scenes setting up what happened to Emiko, and where she went. Until 2 days ago I had some serious Windows 10 compatibility glitches to contend with, but thanks to some online help, these have finally been cleared up. And because I've already talked about it on here, and anyone who's kept up with the comments should have already guessed by now, I suppose it's OK to share with all of you a really, really big teaser-spoiler. Oh, if you quote this... snip out the picture, please!!! Spoiler Behold: a Kerbin/Human hybrid. It's not quite the final version..... but she's getting there! Edited August 25, 2016 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The solid fuel chemist Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 If you didn't read just Jims above spoiler, don't read this one Spoiler But wouldn't she be like 3 feet tall though ? Kerbals are only one tenth the size of a human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torgo Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 14 minutes ago, The solid fuel chemist said: But wouldn't she be like 3 feet tall though ? Kerbals are only one tenth the size of a human. Would depend on which genes were dominant. At 3 feet tall, Kerbals would be about half the height of an average human. A hybrid could check in along a whole spectrum of heights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Oh I just assumed it would be halfway between a kerbal and a human Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieve Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 @Just Jim Hah! That is brilliant. I'd tip my hat to you, if I wore one. Please tell me she has the "Adventurer Career" lifetime want? Though I guess that's more Kuzz's line of work - always thought it was pretty silly that "Space Pirate" was just like any other 9-5 job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 hour ago, The solid fuel chemist said: Oh I just assumed it would be halfway between a kerbal and a human Quite simply, she would have been if that "other game" would let me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 OK, I need to go out for the rest of the day, but we're back on schedule for a new chapter this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceplaneAddict Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Maybe the question of "Why do Kerbals wear suits all time time?" will be solved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, SpaceplaneAddict said: Maybe the question of "Why do Kerbals wear suits all time time?" will be solved? Ok, I'm not sure I like you reading my mind like this. Next chapter I'll give you the answer. Edited August 26, 2016 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceplaneAddict Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 5 minutes ago, Just Jim said: Ok, I'm not sure I like you reading my mind like this. I can read minds?! woah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 1 minute ago, SpaceplaneAddict said: I can read minds?! woah. That time you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualDesertEagle Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 On 21.8.2016 at 9:20 PM, RocketSquid said: Mine quickly!! If we can get over 1,000 tons off of Ekimo Station it will no longer work as a focal point! More like send a nuke and blow it to bits as long as no one's up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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