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Oh, it's quite simple actually and BERTY explained it few chapters ago. If you spent energy to transport the crew so far from home, it would a shame to waste biological material their remains when you can use them to do some science. Plus it's not like there are dozens of coffins on board :) But good question nonetheless!

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Next chapter is coming very Soon, so take a look at this extra phootage between chapter 46 and chapter 47 (next one):

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CHAPTER 47

TYLO LANDING

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BERTY v.2.0.8b: SAS operational. RCS operational. Engines operational. Solar panel operational. Autopilot system online All systems nominal. Tylo Lander is fully operational and ready for landing.

NED: It better be.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Initiating the Smart Eve Suit test.

STEVE v.1.0.7: Smart Eve Suit test initiated. Synchronizing with on-board computer. Suit temperature – 20 °C. External pressure – 1 atm. Acceleration – zero g. Exoskeleton operational. Life support operational. AutoDoc operational. Recording equipment operational. Oxium level - 99,83%.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Smart Eve Suit test completed. All systems operational.

NED: Huh.

JOHNDON: What is it, N-Ned?

NED: He's going to land on Tylo, so shouldn't we call the exosuit... STYLO?

MALLOCK: :sigh:

JEB: Are you feeling alright, professor?

MALLOCK: Yes. I'm ready.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Double and triple-checking of all systems is advised before attempting landing.

MALLOCK: Would it take long?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Less than completing one orbit, professor Mallock.

JEB: We shouldn't take any risk. Let's do this.

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BERTY v.2.0.8b: Approaching the landing zone. Deorbit burn in 30 seconds.

NED: This is it. Good luck professor.

JOHNDON: Yes – k-kodspeed, Mal.

JEB: Remember, if anything happens just press the abort button and Danrey will take care of the rest.

DANREY: Exactly.

MALLOCK: I, uhm, I will.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Don't worry, professor. Landing procedure is fully automated.

MALLOCK: I really hope so. I have no idea how to operate such vessels.

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NED: That's why BERTY and STYLO will take care of everything. You're going down there as a geologist.

JOHNDON: It'll be fine. I'm sure you'll pick up some great samples, professor!

MALLOCK: Mhm. Well, I think-

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Deorbit burn in progress.

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MALLOCK: Uh!

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 1.1g

JEB: Are you okay? Doctor, is he okay?

CAMBO: It seems so. Such big acceleration is a big stress for his body, but after EVAs on Vall and with the help of the suit there shouldn't be any problems. So far as he don't exceed 2-2.5g.

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STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 1.2g

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Initiating final descent. 14353 meters above the surface.

NED: How are you holding up?

MALLOCK: I'm fine!

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CAMBO: Hmm. Try to calm your breath, professor, you're burning up oxium. You won't have much time on the surface anyways, so try to slow down.

MALLOCK: Uh! Understood!

BERTY v.2.0.8b: 10000 meters above the surface.

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STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 1.3g

MALLOCK: I can see Jool and the Sun! Aren't we going too fast?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: No, professor Mallock. The rate of the descent is well within projected limits. 6500 meters above the surface.

MALLOCK: Are you sure?!

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 1.4g

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Yes, professor Mallock. 3500 meters above the surface.

MALLOCK: Uh! I'm pretty sure we're going too fast!

CAMBO: Relax Mal, your heartbeat is skyrocketing. And you are burning up the oxium too fast.

MALLOCK: Easy for you to say!

BERTY v.2.0.8b: 850 meters above the surface.

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BERTY v.2.0.8b: 300 meters above the surface. 200 meters above the surface.

MALLOCK: Oh crap!

JEB: Listen to me, you must calm down! You're using too much oxium.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: 100 meters above the surface. 50 meters above the surface.

JEB: Professor?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: 10 seconds to touchdown.

MALLOCK: Oh crap, oh crap, oh crap!

JEB: I said calm down!

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Five seconds. Four. Three. Two. One. Touchdown. Tylo Lander has landed.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 0.78g

MALLOCK: Good Kod...

JEB: BERTY?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: 57% of fuel remaining. 55% percent of fuel required for a safe ascent.

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BERTY v.2.0.8b: Checking oxium level.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Oxium level - 86,32%.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Oxium level within limit. Estimated time for surface exploration 4 hours and 20 minutes. Estimated time for ascent and waiting before the rendez-vous with LAMGML “Alfa†2 hours and 30 minutes. Total time required for scheduled activities 6 hours and 50 minutes. Total oxium reserves 7 hours and 38 minutes.

JOHNDON: Uff.

NED: I knew it! I just knew it everything will be okay this time.

MALLOCK: This time?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Cease of communication will occur in 3 minutes.

JEB: Do not, I repeat, do not attempt to leave the lander without our supervision. You still have reserves of oxium, so even if you wait 15-20 minutes until we complete the orbit you'll be fine. Do you copy?

MALLOCK: Yes. I'm not going anywhere without you.

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MALLOCK: I'm at the end of the ladder. I'm stepping to the surface now.

JEB: Doctor?

CAMBO: He can go.

JEB: Okay, you can do it professor.

MALLOCK: Uh!

JOHNDON: Any f-first words?

MALLOCK: I'm just glad I'm here.

NED: Hmm, not that bad.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Oxium level – 80%.

MALLOCK: Wow. The view is strangely familiar. It looks like some desert on Kerbin, but without the sky and trees and sand for that matter. Only crust.

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BERTY v.2.0.8b: Professor Mallock, there is a lot of work to be done.

MALLOCK: Yes, of course. It's a shame the flag was too heavy to take it though. May I start now? I want to take a closer look at these rocks!

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Please wait until the Smart Tylo Suit test is completed .

STYLO v.1.0.7: Smart Tylo Suit test initiated. Suit temperature – 20 °C. External pressure – 0 atm. Acceleration – 0.78 g. Exoskeleton operational. Life support operational. AutoDoc operational. Recording equipment operational. Oxium level – 79,87%.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Smart Tylo Suit test completed. You may proceed.

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STYLO v.1.0.7: Sample 15 secured. You have space for – zero – more sample. Oxium level – 31,67%

MALLOCK: I think I'm done here. How much time do I have?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Remaining time for surface activities 13 minutes.

MALLOCK: Huh. Should I try and do something during these ten minutes? Or should I just get to the lander?

JEB: Doctor?

CAMBO: After four hours? The exosuit is the only thing that's moving him right now, apart from the adrenaline. If he can, he should go now.

JEB: You've heard him, Mal. You should get to the lander and-

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Negative. Vital data may still be gathered. Continuing the exploration is advised.

MALLOCK: Oh. Okay than, I will-

JEB: No Mal, you're exhausted and you're running low on oxium. Get to the lander.

JOHNDON: J-Jeb?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Negative. This is unreasonable decision. Please proceed, professor Mallock.

MALLOCK: Err...

JEB: No! Get to the lander.

NED: Am I not getting something or is Jeb arguing with BERTY?

MALLOCK: I feel fine, you know. I can do it if-

JEB: I said no. If exosuit malfunctions we will loose both you and the samples. We won't risk it, not after... Bob.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Jeb. Your assessment of the situation is heavily influenced by your emotions. It's advised that you take a stress pill and-

JEB: No, BERTY. He's going back right now. This is a direct order from your commander.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: ...

STYLO v.1.0.7: Oxium level – 30%

MALLOCK: Err, if you are-

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Affirmative, commander. Executing direct order. Professor Mallock, please return to the Tylo Lander immediately.

MALLOCK: Copy that. I can't wait to make some experiments with those samples!

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STYLO v.1.0.7: Oxium level – 28%

BERTY v.2.0.8b: All systems nominal. Initiating ascent protocol in 10 seconds.

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MALLOCK: What about acceleration?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Peak acceleration is expected to be equal to 2.1g. Five seconds.

MALLOCK: :sigh: I guess I don't have a choice.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Three. Two. One. Ignition.

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BERTY v.2.0.8b: Liftoff. Ascent protocol in progress.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 1.6g

MALLOCK: Uh!

CAMBO: Try to breath normally please.

JEB: It won't take long, professor.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 1.7g

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MALLOCK: Uh! I really, really miss weightlessness, you know?

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 1.8g

MALLOCK: And I would love to get off this suit. It stinks horribly after – uh! - after these several hours.

CAMBO: This suit is the only thing preserving you from braking your spine right now, so you shouldn't be so harsh on it.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 1.9g

MALLOCK: Argh! How long, BERTY?

BERTY v.2.0.8b: 30 seconds remaining.

JEB: Just hold on a little longer.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 2g

CAMBO: Crap, I'm getting pretty bad readings!

MALLOCK: What?! How bad?

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 2.1g

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Warning. Crew member endangered. 15 seconds remaining.

MALLOCK: How bad?!

CAMBO: Don't talk, breathe!

MALLOCK: Uh!

BERTY v.2.0.8b: 10 seconds remaining.

JEB: Come on Mal, don't give up! Just a little while longer!

BERTY v.2.0.8b: 5 seconds remaining.

MALLOCK: Uh!

CAMBO: Breathe normally for Kod's sake, concentrate on breathing!

MALLOCK: ...!

JEB: Professor!

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Ascent protocol completing. Orbit achieved.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Acceleration – 0.1g

MALLOCK: Argh!

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Circularization in progress.

JEB: It's over, Mal! You'll be alright! Right?

CAMBO: Yes, he should be okay.

MALLOCK: For Kod's sake! So what was it, doctor?

CAMBO: It doesn't matter know. You-

MALLOCK: It matters for me. Heart attack or what?

CAMBO: Well, yes. Too much stress on your circulatory system.

BERTY v.2.0.8b: Circularization completed.

MALLOCK: Kod...

STYLO v.1.0.7: Oxium level – 25%

JEB: Try to relax now, professor. Danrey is on his way.

MALLOCK: Copy that. I'll try at least...

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DANREY: Okay, matching orbital velocities. You should see me now, Mal.

MALLOCK: Yes, I can see you! I can see the flames!

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DANREY: Repeat please?

MALLOCK: Exhaust gases, I can see the exhaust gases from the engines.

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DANREY: Roger. And velocities matched. Are you ready for an EVA?

MALLOCK: Yes I am.

STYLO v.1.0.7: Oxium level – 6%

DANREY: Copy that. I'll come closer to you.

MALLOCK: Uhm, could you do this a little quicker?

DANREY: I'm doing it as fast as I can safely do it, Mal.

MALLOCK: Okay, okay. It's just, well, this whole thing really stressed me, you know? I guess I really was burning it much faster than I should.

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DANREY: You mean the oxium? Relax, I have more than enough for both of us. How about now? Can you see me?

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MALLOCK: With no problem. You know what?

DANREY: Yeah?

MALLOCK: There is one thing I want more than studying the samples.

DANREY: Oh really?

MALLOCK: Yes. Heck, even more than exploring Pol.

DANREY: Just tell me what it is already.

MALLOCK: I want to get out of this suit. It stinks terribly and I feel like I'm slowly suffocating being inside it.

DANREY: Well, technically you are.

MALLOCK: No, I mean like I am feeling very bad in it, you know? I don't know why though.

DANREY: Mhm. Small discomfort after exploring one of Jool's muns. The little sacrifices we all make.

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MISSION STATUS

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Oh, it's quite simple actually and BERTY explained it few chapters ago. If you spent energy to transport the crew so far from home, it would a shame to waste biological material their remains when you can use them to do some science. Plus it's not like there are dozens of coffins on board :) But good question nonetheless!

EDIT:

Next chapter is coming very Soon, so take a look at this extra phootage between chapter 46 and chapter 47 (next one):

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You said that it would be soon, I was not expecting it to be so soon. Still a excellent chapter as usual, keep up the amazing writing

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And a postcard:

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Enjoy the new chapter! :)

I certainly enjoyed it :)

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You said that it would be soon, I was not expecting it to be so soon. Still a excellent chapter as usual, keep up the amazing writing

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I certainly enjoyed it :)

Thanks and I'm glad you did :)

I'm very happy too - I finally used the Tylo Lander, the most efficient and alas ugliest vessel in the Grand Tour. I put it on "Proteus" in April 2013 IRL and at the start of the journey in the story. After taking it with "Proteus" to almost every celestial body its task is finally completed.

Goodbye, Tylo Lander!

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Still a typo:

STYLO v.1.0.7: Smart Tylo Suit test initiated. Suit temperature – 20 °C. External pressure – 0 atm. Acceleration – 7.8 g. Exoskeleton operational. Life support operational. AutoDoc operational. Recording equipment operational. Oxium level – 79,87%.

Silly Czo.

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