Difference between revisions of "Ocean"
OrangeFlame (talk | contribs) (→Things to do in Oceans) |
|||
| (16 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | + | ||
| − | An '''ocean''' is a body of liquid, usually saltwater. There are | + | An '''ocean''' is a body of liquid, usually saltwater. There are three bodies which have oceans: two planets, [[Kerbin]] and [[Eve]], and [[Laythe]], a moon of Jool, which is both the only moon with an oxygenated [[atmosphere]] and the only moon with oceans. |
[[File:Jet_on_Laythe.png|thumb|A jet flying over Laythe's seas]] | [[File:Jet_on_Laythe.png|thumb|A jet flying over Laythe's seas]] | ||
| + | |||
== Ocean Types == | == Ocean Types == | ||
Both Kerbin and Laythe have oceans of liquid water. Laythe's oceans appear to be saltier than Kerbins', as it does not freeze at 'normal' freezing temperatures (about 0* Celsius, 32* Fahrenheit). | Both Kerbin and Laythe have oceans of liquid water. Laythe's oceans appear to be saltier than Kerbins', as it does not freeze at 'normal' freezing temperatures (about 0* Celsius, 32* Fahrenheit). | ||
| − | Eve, on the other hand, has oceans of a purple liquid called 'Explodium'. It appears to be rocket fuel. | + | Eve, on the other hand, has oceans of a purple liquid called 'Explodium'. It appears to be [[liquid fuel|rocket fuel]]. |
| − | [[File:Swimming Jeb.png|thumb| | + | [[File:Swimming Jeb.png|thumb|[[Jeb]] swimming in Kerbin's water]] |
| + | |||
| + | == Biomes == | ||
| + | The oceans on the three bodies usually are their own '''[[biome]]'''. Kerbin's oceans are the 'Water' biome; Laythe's, the Sagen and Degrasse seas, and Crater and Crescent Bays; Eve, the Explodium, Eastern and Western seas, and Akatsuki and Crater Lakes. Kerbin's Shores biome and Eve's and Laythe's shallows biome all represent the boundary between their oceans and their land. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==In Kerbal Mythology == | ||
| + | Kerbals apparently believed that [[Moho]] had oceans of molten rock, according to the [[Kerbal Astronomical Society]]'s description of Moho: {{Quote | ||
| + | |Moho figures in Kerbal mythology as a fiery place with oceans of flowing lava. | ||
| + | |[[Kerbal Astronomical Society]]}} | ||
| + | However, Moho does not, in fact, have oceans of lava or any other liquid. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Things to do in Oceans == | ||
| + | As oceans are liquid, vessels can sink into them (At least until they hit the seafloor). Submarines, like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7bmwJoAujU this one], can be built and piloted in Kerbin's seas. Almost All parts, however, float, which allows the building of boats. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:LF Laythe SoClose.png|thumb|A probe lands in the water next to one of Laythe's islands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:24, 31 October 2021
An ocean is a body of liquid, usually saltwater. There are three bodies which have oceans: two planets, Kerbin and Eve, and Laythe, a moon of Jool, which is both the only moon with an oxygenated atmosphere and the only moon with oceans.
Ocean Types
Both Kerbin and Laythe have oceans of liquid water. Laythe's oceans appear to be saltier than Kerbins', as it does not freeze at 'normal' freezing temperatures (about 0* Celsius, 32* Fahrenheit). Eve, on the other hand, has oceans of a purple liquid called 'Explodium'. It appears to be rocket fuel.
Biomes
The oceans on the three bodies usually are their own biome. Kerbin's oceans are the 'Water' biome; Laythe's, the Sagen and Degrasse seas, and Crater and Crescent Bays; Eve, the Explodium, Eastern and Western seas, and Akatsuki and Crater Lakes. Kerbin's Shores biome and Eve's and Laythe's shallows biome all represent the boundary between their oceans and their land.
In Kerbal Mythology
Kerbals apparently believed that Moho had oceans of molten rock, according to the Kerbal Astronomical Society's description of Moho:
| “ | Moho figures in Kerbal mythology as a fiery place with oceans of flowing lava. | ” |
However, Moho does not, in fact, have oceans of lava or any other liquid.
Things to do in Oceans
As oceans are liquid, vessels can sink into them (At least until they hit the seafloor). Submarines, like this one, can be built and piloted in Kerbin's seas. Almost All parts, however, float, which allows the building of boats.
