My first mission: Colonize Duna

[KFS]

Im just showing off some of my buildings/ ships here, the ones built for duna exploration/occupation!

I make heavy use of mechjeb, because i dont really..have the skills to fly very well

We begin with the landing of our fuel depot, this one holds 5 kerbals and converts kethane into fuel.

Next we had to drop in a bit more comfortable living quarters for my kerbalnauts, this one holds about 31 kerbals!

Upon the discovery of kethane, a collector is sent to the drilling site.

A flag is erected, so we remember where to land!

Theres also little TickK's running around, which is a small rover capable of drilling for kethane, once it gets to it, has room for one kerbal..on the ladder.

Once we had a full tank, it was time to leave!

Since our Kethane Lander didnt land quite at the right spot next to our base, we had to bring in a truck capable of taking the fuel back to base!

It took about 45 minutes to drive to the lander, you can see the winch cable on the ground next to the pilot. He made the winch connection.

The winch is from the KAS mod, which allows me to connect ships together via a cable and transfer fuel between them.

Once we have emptied the tank, its time to get going again!

Our tanker heads back towards the base as the sun rises above Duna, beautiful.

With a resource line secure, i brought a plane to bring the brave original astronauts back home.

However, due to...technical failures..our return plane failed to land successfully

I blame the inaccurate preflight check.

It doesnt make sense, bob signed off on it!

Hes realizing he may have messed up.

Our return rocket leaves kerbin, this one able to hold 27 kerbals.

Eager to go home, the 6 kerbalnauts marked for this return rocket wait anxiously

Sadly, only 4 of them make it, as we have...problems landing.

Back home we go!

He waved when i took a screenshot.

Who needs heatsheilds? Or parachutes

The crew did not enjoy reentry

Our rocket lands perfectly! Without parachutes!!!! I say it was Bob Kerman's doing, hes a space wizard you know?

We drop one last structure by our base, a communication tower. The lazor system on it allows me to talk back to the tracking center and give me the inclination and time of flight for a trip from Duna to a different planet.

Satellite tower also includes an ISA mapsat GPS, so we can see whats going on!

Well that about wraps it up for now, hope you guys enjoy! I love this game so much. If anyone wants any .craft files just ask.

KSP .21.1

MODS USED:

KETHANE

B9 AEROSPACE

MECHJEB 2.0.9

NOVAPUNCH2

H.O.M.E. 2

FIRESPITTER

LAZOR SYSTEM

HYBRID ION ENGINE PACK

KOSMOS

KAS

ISA MAPSAT 3.SOMETHING UNOFFICIAL

CHATTERER .5

Edited August 23, 2013 by KFS

[SuperWeegee4000]

I hate to criticize, but if you always use MechJeb, you may not acquire said skills.

Those sticky notes, mods or stock, are always my favorite parts of the cockpits.

[KFS]

Before it discovered mechjeb i had put about 5 things into orbit manually, my biggest problem is building lifters that are stable..I honestly just love building things.

[Sesni]

Jus' sayin, you might wanna use the Mission Reports sub forum. Other than that, nice.