Kerbal Space Race .23 - Prestige Mode!

[KerasianSpaceAgency]

POSP's tried and true rocket looks to make its first Mun landing. KSA decides the only way its going to make history is to go out with a bang!

Episode 10: Giving the People What they Want

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Plus One Space Program

52 points

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Objective:

Space Race to 50 points

T+5:03:04

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Kerasian Space Agency

19 points

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[td]First to land on the Mun (+6 points)

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[td]Scoring Plays:[/td]

[td]No scoring plays[/td]

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[tr][td]No science unlocks[/td]

[td]Science Unlocks:[/td]

[td]No science unlocks[/td]

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Season 2 of our Kerbal Space Race Series pits the Plus One Space Program managed by Rich against the Kerasian Space Agency administered by JJ. In this season, we've implemented a scoring system that rewards a space program for achieving different accomplishments. Our first task is to earn 50 'Prestige Points'.

We are going to try and keep things as stock as possible.

The mods we are currently using:

TAC Part Lister v1.2

Kerbal Alarm Clock v2.7.0.0

And here's a link to our previous space race in case you missed it.

Edited April 3, 2014 by KerasianSpaceAgency
Episode 10 Update

[KerasianSpaceAgency]

The Timeline:

• T + 5:03:04 - POSP - First Landing on the Mun
  
• T + 4:31:47 - POSP - First Return from Landing on Minmus
  
• T + 4:26:44 - POSP - First Landing of Minmus
  
• T + 3:11:36 - POSP - First Orbit of Minmus
  
• T + 3:06:53 - POSP - First Encounter with Minmus
  
• T + 3:05:28 - KSA - First Encounter with Minmus
  
• T + 2:51:50 - POSP - First to Geostationary Orbit
  
• T + 2:43:36 - KSA - First Orbit of the Mun
  
• T + 2:40:34 - KSA - First Encounter with the Mun
  
• T + 1:54:51 - KSA - First Orbit of Kerbin
  
• T + 1:31:55 - POSP - First Encounter with the Mun
  
• T + 1:21:18 - KSA - Hit the Bullseye!
  
• T + 1:02:07- POSP - First Orbit of Kerbin
  

Prestige Mode Scoring System

Here's a spreadsheet with the full scoresheet.

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[td]For each celestial body, you can earn points for the following tasks:

• Encounter - 1 pt.
  
• Orbit - 2 pts.
  
• Landing - 3 pts.
  
• Land and Return - 4 pts.
  

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[td]Being the first program to accomplish these tasks doubles the points.[/td]

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• Duna, Eve, and Dres are worth double the amount of points.
  
• Moho, Jool, and Eeloo are worth triple.
  

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[td]For Land and Return missions, there are also points awarded for cheapest mission, shortest mission time, and most Kerbins returned[/td]

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There are two special accomplishments that can come into play:

• "Hit the Bullseye" - 10 points
  Be the first to hit the island at the center of the crater on Kerbin.
  
• "Its for better cell phone service!" - 15 points
  Be the first to put an object in geosynchronous orbit.
  

Edited April 3, 2014 by KerasianSpaceAgency
Added the Timeline

[KerasianSpaceAgency]

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Plus One Space Program[/td]
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Kerasian Space Agency[/td]
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[td]No scoring plays.[/td]
[td]Scoring Plays[/td]
[td]No scoring plays.[/td]
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[td]Basic Rocketry
Stability
Survivability[/td]
[td]Science Unlocks[/td]
[td]Basic Rocketry
Survivability[/td]
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[td][/td]
[td]Notable Events[/td]
[td]Jebadiah Kerman - KIA[/td]
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[KerasianSpaceAgency]

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Plus One Space Program[/td]
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[td]
Kerasian Space Agency[/td]
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[td]No scoring plays.[/td]
[td]Scoring Plays[/td]
[td]No scoring plays.[/td]
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[td]General Construction
Science Tech[/td]
[td]Science Unlocks[/td]
[td]Stability
General Rocketry[/td]
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[td][/td]
[td]Notable Events[/td]
[td]Bill Kerman - KIA[/td]
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[KerasianSpaceAgency]

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Plus One Space Program[/td]
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[td]
Kerasian Space Agency[/td]
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[td]

• (+4 points) First Orbit Around Kerbin at T+1:02:07
• (+2 points) First Encounter with the Mun at T+1:31:55
  

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[td]Scoring Plays[/td]
[td]

• (+10 points) "Bullseye!" Accomplishment at T+1:21:18
  

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[td]General Rocketry
Advanced Rocketry
Fuel Systems
Flight Control[/td]
[td]Science Unlocks[/td]
[td]No unlocks.[/td]
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Edited February 21, 2014 by KerasianSpaceAgency

[KerasianSpaceAgency]

In episode 4, the Kerasian Space Agency experiences the miracle of resurrection as beloved Jebadiah returns from being 'Missing in Action'! Meanwhile, the Plus One Space Program attempts to be the first to put an object in geostationary orbit by putting fuel lines to good use. Worst of all, its revealed that Chief Administrator JJ of KSA has never seen Back to the Future.

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Plus One Space Program

6 points

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Objective:

Space Race to 50 points

T+2:02:44

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Kerasian Space Agency

12 points

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[td]No scoring plays[/td]

[td]Scoring Plays:[/td]

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• (+2 points) Orbit Around Kerbin at T+1:54:51
  

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[tr][td]No science unlocks this episode[/td]

[td]Science Unlocks:[/td]

[td]No science unlocks this episode[/td]

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[td]Effective use of fuel lines.[/td]

[td]Notable Events:[/td]

[td]Resurrection of "lost" Kerbals.

Never saw "Back to the Future".

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[KerasianSpaceAgency]

POSP continues their attempt to put a satellite into geostationary orbit. KSP tests out their new rocket design. Both experience design flaws. Thankfully, no Kerbals were seriously hurt during the video!

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[td]

Plus One Space Program

6 points

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Objective:

Space Race to 50 points

T+2:28:39

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[td]

Kerasian Space Agency

12 points

[/td]

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[td]No scoring plays[/td]

[td]Scoring Plays:[/td]

[td]No scoring plays[/td]

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[tr][td]No science unlocks this episode[/td]

[td]Science Unlocks:[/td]

[td]No science unlocks this episode[/td]

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[td]Kersputnik requires more electric charge.[/td]

[td]Notable Events:[/td]

[td]Decouplers need to be in the right spot.[/td]

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Edited March 13, 2014 by KerasianSpaceAgency

[KerasianSpaceAgency]

Episode 6 has arrived! POSP finally irons out their power problems and accomplishes its goal of enhancing cell phone service to Kerbin. KSP's new rocket, Kerpernicus Mk.5, sets a record for distance but just can't get close enough to determine if the Mun is indeed made of cheese.

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Plus One Space Program

21 points

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Objective:

Space Race to 50 points

T+2:53:22

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Kerasian Space Agency

17 points

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[td](+15 points) For Better Cell Phone Service! - First Geostationary Orbit![/td]

[td]Scoring Plays:[/td]

[td](+1 point) Encounter with the Mun

(+4 points) First orbit of the Mun[/td]

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[tr][td]No science unlocks this episode[/td]

[td]Science Unlocks:[/td]

[td]No science unlocks this episode[/td]

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[td]Minmus I launched at the end of the video[/td]

[td]Notable Events:[/td]

[td]Kerpernicus Mk.5 mission adds Minmus encounter to flight path[/td]

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[KerasianSpaceAgency]

Episode 7 is all about who can get to Minmus first! Kerasian Space Agency has Kerpernicus Mk. 5 heading there from the Mun. Meanwhile, POSP's Minmus I gets off the ground just in time to make its way to the distant object.

Episode 7: The Race to Minmus

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Plus One Space Program

26 points

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Objective:

Space Race to 50 points

T+3:22:51

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Kerasian Space Agency

19 points

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[td](+1 points) Encounter of Minmus

(+4 point) First Orbit of Minmus[/td]

[td]Scoring Plays:[/td]

[td](+2 points) First Encounter of Minmus[/td]

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[tr][td]4 science unlocks[/td]

[td]Science Unlocks:[/td]

[td]3 science unlocks[/td]

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[KerasianSpaceAgency]

With most of the first encounters and orbits complete, all scoring now requires a landing or a long distance trek to Duna and beyond. Both programs begin designing ships for that purpose, but only one gets very far...

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Plus One Space Program

26 points[/td]

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Objective:

Space Race to 50 points

T+3:55:47[/td]

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Kerasian Space Agency

19 points[/td]

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[tr]

[td]No scoring plays[/td]

[td]Scoring Plays:[/td]

[td]No scoring plays[/td]

[/tr]

[tr][td]No science unlocks[/td]

[td]Science Unlocks:[/td]

[td]No science unlocks[/td]

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Edited March 27, 2014 by KerasianSpaceAgency

[KerasianSpaceAgency]

POSP's Minmus Lander I closes in on its target. Meanwhile, KSA's Kerilieo series continues to struggle to get back into space.

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Plus One Space Program

46 points

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Objective:

Space Race to 50 points

T+4:37:56

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[td]

Kerasian Space Agency

19 points

[/td]

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[td]First to land on Minmus (+6 points)

First to return from Minmus (+14 points)[/td]

[td]Scoring Plays:[/td]

[td]No scoring plays[/td]

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[tr][td]No science unlocks[/td]

[td]Science Unlocks:[/td]

[td]No science unlocks[/td]

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