KIDI- Kerbal Interplanetary Defence Initiative

[pheeph]

The TCS Tiger's Claw.... or should I call it the KCS Kerbal Claw?

Edited July 17, 2013 by pheeph

[BolkoB]

nice design, is it stock ? could be nice to use this free place in front as dock for spaceplanes...

[pheeph]

nice design, is it stock ? could be nice to use this free place in front as dock for spaceplanes...

Unfortunately it's not stock... it's predominantly B9 Aerospace parts and uses the Attachment pack 06... I was able to launch the first two components into orbit (the flight deck component was by pseudo-ssto and the bridge component with KW Boosters), but the third component (engine deck) had to be hyperedited since it's practically impossible to send that thing into space... As for the front deck, I should have placed docking ports there...

[Comrade Jenkens]

Not just yet. With 0.21 looming, I'm going to wait

I'm also waiting on 0.21 to restart work on my military fleet.

[Orky Kultur]

Pah, who needs to wait? There's work to be done.

Specifically, regarding the DC 1-1. It's terrible, so I replaced it. Presenting, the DA 2-1:

"Why Orky," you say. "Why do you have four SRBs stuck on the front. Surely you don't intend to..."

"... use them as missiles."

The DA 2-1 is less parts than the DC 1-1, goes further (5000m/s) and faster (~4m/s²) and hits harder (16 hard-points + SRBs) with more utility (4 Standard + 2 Sr. Ports) . At some point I'll put the dot-craft up on my thread. It'll do Jool, though you may wish to aerobrake.

Surely he wouldn't try testing the aerobraking...

Don't try this at home

Bill Kerman is - was - a trained stunt pilot. DO NOT try this at home.

[Bannon]

The vanguard is actually more of a destroyer imo. You should start a thread about classification on its own. Id say one flaw to your system is there should be a featherweight, sub ~15 ton category

Good point. And that actually answers a query I've had about where corvettes/heavy strikecraft fit in the classification system. So corvettes will now be classified under 'Light' craft and strikecraft are under the 'Ultralight' weight class.

[Spartwo]

honey I shrunk the battlefrigate

[Devland99]

Sneak peak from my in works company all of this is Classified http://steamcommunity.com/id/249502/screenshots/?appid=220200

Edited July 23, 2013 by Devland99

[Comrade Jenkens]

Double Post

Edited July 25, 2013 by Comrade Jenkens

[Comrade Jenkens]

Ok here is a quick look at my new atmospheric arsenal, updated for 0.21.

F-21A: https://www.dropbox.com/s/oitch83bd3lv6oa/F-21A.craft

B-21A: https://www.dropbox.com/s/scrjjw0i1pi5z59/B-21A.craft

VTOL-21B: https://www.dropbox.com/s/urpotas9fjrgx2q/VTOL-21B.craft

HVTOL-21B: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m70me7tniryd6es/HVTOL-21B.craft

F-21A - A twin engine, high altitude fighter. Its is highly manoeuvrable and fast but its narrow undercarriage making landings a challenge.

B-21A - A huge bomber and cargo plane, capable of taking heavy loads across long distances. Fuel needs manually balancing for best performance and a powered landing is recommended.

VTOl-21A - A light scout and attack VTOL aircraft. The new SAS makes these so easy to fly!!!

HVTOL-21A - A large VTOL able to carry massive loads.

Edited July 29, 2013 by Comrade Jenkens

[pheeph]

Here's the most common Kilrathi fighter you would see... the Dralthi IV

And this is the Krant.

[Tyber]

Well, here is my first project on behalf of KIDI.... LAB-01 Valkyrie!

By its designation (I might change it sometime) it's a Low Atmosphere Bomber. This version right now has four attachment points that can be utilised as bomb slots or additional fuel supply. The Valkyrie has an altitude limit of about 17km, and can reach near-supersonic speeds at that altitude.

It is advised that attention is paid during take-off and SAS is active to prevent unplanned person injury and property destruction.

Slowly building altitude.

For some reason Bob is scared. Must be all the flames.

Bomb impact caught late.

Craft File: http://www./?pjxiaydv5kt5jho

[zekes]

Ok i promised this...

THE AWESOME DUO

Inflexible Class and Zumwalt Destroyer, one for the seas and one for space.

Inflexible is a Torpedo launcher, needs refuling in LKO but then can get to Duna easily. It has a fully enclosed launch deck, with a removable (and controllable) cover. 6 torpetoes (you have to manually decouple them) but then they are pilotable and deadly, with RCS and ASAS.

http://www./download/6zxb5jvdcrt71oy/Inflexible_Class.craft

This is what id does to a Capital Ship...

Ok the long awaited for reveal....

ZUMWALT

Just stay under 90% throttle it overheats. Roll and Yaw control. Jettison Stabilizing pylons after you reach the water.

http://www./?qpqbiaqcqgdmci3

[Lazurkri]

Ok i promised this...

THE AWESOME DUO

Inflexible Class and Zumwalt Destroyer, one for the seas and one for space.

Inflexible is a Torpedo launcher, needs refuling in LKO but then can get to Duna easily. It has a fully enclosed launch deck, with a removable (and controllable) cover. 6 torpetoes (you have to manually decouple them) but then they are pilotable and deadly, with RCS and ASAS.

http://www./download/6zxb5jvdcrt71oy/Inflexible_Class.craft

This is what id does to a Capital Ship...

Ok the long awaited for reveal....

ZUMWALT

Just stay under 90% throttle it overheats. Roll and Yaw control. Jettison Stabilizing pylons after you reach the water.

http://www./?qpqbiaqcqgdmci3

You build the coolest things.... I applaud you!

[allmhuran]

Kerbhuran Military Labs Supertank Mk3:

Craft

[Captain Sierra]

SSI presents a new project and our first dabble into militarized space tech, the Razorcat.

[Comrade Jenkens]

Kerbhuran Military Labs Supertank Mk3:

Oh. My. God.

That is one of the best creations I've seen on KSP!!!

How did you do the rotating turret?

[allmhuran]

Oh. My. God.

That is one of the best creations I've seen on KSP!!!

How did you do the rotating turret?

It's two ships separated at birth launch.

The turret, when separated, drops slightly onto a bunch of rover wheels that surround what was the supporting column. The column now becomes a pin that prevents the turret from sliding off. Rotation is via RCS.

[Comrade Jenkens]

It's two ships separated at birth launch.

The turret, when separated, drops slightly onto a bunch of rover wheels that surround what was the supporting column. The column now becomes a pin that prevents the turret from sliding off. Rotation is via RCS.

Do you reckon you could change it to use reaction wheels to steer the turret? Then it wouldn't run out

[Tyber]

I shalt present to you..... SCV KerbaMat Mark 1!

It's a secure, armoured vehicle that can transport one Kerbal safely, and in case of destruction of suspension it can serve as a barricade. The stock issue also has a stock booster system as well as a small docking port, allowing it to refuel as well as carry a payload such as a rocket launcher.

Speed with boosters

Jeb doesn't show any emotions after a crash (Only the wheels got damaged).

Craft file

Edited July 28, 2013 by Tyber

[MASV635-2]

ok, crap sorry for the noob question real quick, how do I post pics on here? I was post my debut showcase (insert villainous laugh) and realized I didn't know how to post pics.

[minerman30]

ok, crap sorry for the noob question real quick, how do I post pics on here? I was post my debut showcase (insert villainous laugh) and realized I didn't know how to post pics.

First you upload them to an image sharing site (I recommend Imgur) and then copypaste the BBCode text to the post.

[MASV635-2]

Ok, here is my first offering to the kerbal gods of war. Hope you enjoy these. As a new member of KIDA, I didn't know exactly where to post these but figured, it could be moved to KIDA if its acceptable. Yes I used Hyper-Edit to get it into orbit, and mechjeb for the stats, I just don't like having to both with ascent stages. However since the ascent stages for these are relatively straight-forward, I propose that Hyper-Editing these into orbit isn't cheating. Its saving time!

Copperhead Hybrid Light Fighter

Classification: MSLO-F01H

Copperhead Vital Stats(Stats according to mechJeb)

- Crew: 1

- Docking-ports/Hard-points: 1 x jr docking port

- Weight: 7.40 tons

- Delta-V (Combined): 3,026 m/s

- Delta-V (Liquid Fuel Engine): 624 m/s

- Delta-V (Ion Engine): 2,034 m/s

- Accel (Combined): 7.032 m/s2

- Accel (Liquid Fuel Engine): 6.761 m/s2

- Accel (Ion Engine): 270.5 mm/ss or 0.27 m/s2

- Resources

- Electrical Charge: 1060.0

- Liquid Fuel: 90.0

- Oxidizer: 110.0

- Mono Propellant: 80.0

- Xenon Gas: 3200.0

- Part Count: 60 (Armed), 40 (unarmed)

Features

- 1 x LV-909 Liquid Fuel Engine

- 4 x Ion Engines

- 4 x Gigantor XL Solar Arrays

- 1 x jr docking port, used for both docking and holding small missiles

- Current Armament: 2 x sepatron rockets

- Presets, (1) - toggles LF engine, (2) - toggles Ion engines, (3) - toggles solar arrays

- No ascent stage

and now for the next......

Mako Light Assault Craft (LAC)

Classification: MSLI-F02

Mako Vital Stats (Stats according to mechJeb)

- Crew: 1

- Docking-ports/Hard-points: 5 x jr docking ports, 1 x docking port

- Weight: 42.67 tons

- Delta-V: 4,205 m/s

- Accel: 5.625 m/s2

- Resources

- Electrical Charge: 1060

- Liquid Fuel: 1440

- Oxidizer: 1760

- Mono Propellant: 700

Part Count: 253 (armed), 153 (unarmed)

Features

- Crew: 1

- Docking-ports/Hard-points: 5 x jr docking-ports (4 x on external struts facing forward, 1 x nose mounted), 1 x regular docking-port (rear mounted between the engines)

- Partially Armored

- Current Armament: 8 x sepatron rockets (fired in pairs) + 2 x sepatron rockets (nose mounted, fired individually)

- No Ascent stage

- 4 x LV-N Atomic Rocket Motors

- 4 x Gigantor XL Solar Arrays

- 2 x PB-NUK RTGs

Update

Craft Files

Copperhead Hybrid Light Fighter

http://www./download/ar11pkpay0dl7js/Copperhead_Hybrid_Light_Fighter_1_(Stock).craft

Mako LAC

http://www./download/bumhobwi7zczcwj/Mako_Light_Assault_Craft_(LAC)_1_(Stock).craft

Edited July 30, 2013 by MASV635-2

[Comrade Jenkens]

Double post

Edited July 29, 2013 by Comrade Jenkens

[Comrade Jenkens]

Ok here is the latest in the line of Co-XX ships: The Co-21D

The Co-21 uses next generation armouring and construction techniques while still retaining the good dV and amazing TWR of its predeccerors.

The Co-21D has 10 forward facing torpedoes and a main 'MAC' cannon, which is capable of ripping ships to shreds.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gzbuihekrzdixxw/Co-21D.craft

Hotkeys:

1 - Toggle Nervas (Deploys Antennae as well)

2 - Toggle Boost Engines

3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - Fire Missiles (I set the MAC rounds to 8, 9, 0 but they are loaded separately)

Accel: 5.8m/s2

TWR: 0.59

Mass: 177 Tons

dV: 6750m/s

Crew: 3

Parts: 352

The main gun is a pain to load, but the results are well worth it.

3 'MAC' rounds being loaded.

A close range test shot on a Co-1A.

Edited August 5, 2013 by Comrade Jenkens