Interplanetary and return ship

[eran100]

Hey guys,

I have been browsing these forums for quite a while now and have been astounded almost every visit by the level of building skill.

I myself have only been playing for about 2 weeks. I have managed to put multiple vehicles into orbit and have almost completed the orbital assembly of the first of many space station/orbital refuel platforms.

Looking at some of the creations on this forum, my imagination cannot help but run wild. I have tried myself to turn some of these dreams into reality, only to find my building skill severely lacking. The VAB/SPH seem very twitchy and getting parts exactly where I want them is just not happening. I need alot more practice before I can attempt anything on such a grand scale.

I do however wish to share one of my visions and challenge those with more experience than myself to prove it's possible.

Challenge follows.

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Create an interplanetary vessel using stock parts with the following capabilities:

1. Ability to reach, orbit and return from ALL celestial bodies in the known galaxy from Kerbin with margin for error.

2. Ability to carry at least one re-dock-able, adaptable purpose, planetary lander vehicle. (Building bases, mining, crew transfer etc)

3. Come complete with an emergency rescue boat. To rescue stranded Kerbals in case the lander vehicle is damaged and/or cannot return to the ship.

4. Ability to transfer fuel to/from the ship in space.

5. Ability to be launched without the use of debug (hacked gravity etc) or Mechjeb. Orbital assembly is acceptable if required.

6. Ability to look BADASS!

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Vision:

Think along the lines of Galactica, Nostromo, Sulaco or any other monstrous starship ever seen.

The vessel will be permanently harbored in space and will never enter an atmosphere.

Its function is to sustain and transport smaller, less able vehicles across the galaxy so that they are able to complete their mission, return to the 'base ship' and return home.

The vessel could also double as a mobile refuel tanker or colony ship. (Dock spare fuel tanks or habitation units instead of lander craft)

Part count is not really an issue, although the less parts used the better.

Weaponry not required.

Heavy armor plating not required although the vessel should have some kind of shell (kind of required in order to make it look like an actual starship)

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Think you can make it happen?

I saw this the other day on Rocket Builders forum, looked liked a fun thing to try, but also hard, me with my skills failed horribly ... But I think other people should try this as well because for some reason the author didn't post this in this forum so I did. To win the craft most be with the least parts that means the lowest amount will win. Go crazy with mods (But not to crazy like 200 mods that no one can download) and if you are even nicer, posting the craft file will be really appreciated. Also a craft with less then 600 parts is recommended.

[Kerbin-JP]

HOCgaming is doing this isn't he?

[eran100]

HOCgaming is doing this isn't he?

I don't really know him... does he do that?