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| − | '''Jebediah Kerman''' (commonly just “Jeb”) is [[kerbonaut]] #0001<ref>“[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlbHmsHOe-U#t=30s Selection Process]” official KSP video by Squad, hosted on YouTube</ref> | + | '''Jebediah Kerman''' (commonly just “Jeb”) is [[kerbonaut]] #0001,<ref>“[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlbHmsHOe-U#t=30s Selection Process]” official KSP video by Squad, hosted on YouTube</ref> presumed owner of the rocket part [[:Category:Manufacturers|manufacturer]] “[[:Category:Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spaceship Parts Co.|Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spaceship Parts Co.]]”, all-around badass, and one of the “[[original three]]”. |
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For several reasons, Jebediah "Jeb" Kerman is the most well-known character from KSP (though it's possible Kerbals themselves consider [[Wernher von Kerman]] more famous). | For several reasons, Jebediah "Jeb" Kerman is the most well-known character from KSP (though it's possible Kerbals themselves consider [[Wernher von Kerman]] more famous). | ||
| − | Since Jeb is always first in the list of kerbonauts, he will by default be the first kerbonaut to board any vessel launched. In some cases, even after removing Jeb from the crew assignment of a vehicle in the [[ | + | Since Jeb is always first in the list of kerbonauts, he will by default be the first kerbonaut to board any vessel launched. In some cases, even after removing Jeb from the crew assignment of a vehicle in the [[Vehicle Assembly Building|VAB]] or [[Space Plane Hangar|SPH]], if the Crew tab is left before launching, Jeb will again be aboard – sometimes the ''only'' kerbonaut aboard for multiple successive flights. |
All told, the odds of having Jeb on any particular flight are far higher than any other kerbonaut. KSP players are likely to have Jeb along for all the "firsts" of their space program and have many of their flights with Jeb as their pilot, assuming they don't launch him into deep space on spent fuel tanks before learning to orbit properly. Jeb appears in many gameplay videos for the same reason (or doesn't, for that or other reasons of varying lethality). | All told, the odds of having Jeb on any particular flight are far higher than any other kerbonaut. KSP players are likely to have Jeb along for all the "firsts" of their space program and have many of their flights with Jeb as their pilot, assuming they don't launch him into deep space on spent fuel tanks before learning to orbit properly. Jeb appears in many gameplay videos for the same reason (or doesn't, for that or other reasons of varying lethality). | ||
Revision as of 22:49, 7 April 2014
| Jebediah Kerman | ||
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| Jeb in his usual happy mood | ||
| Occupation | Kerbonaut | |
| Specialisation | Pilot | |
| Other occupations | Manufacturer, Ride Sharer | |
| KSC ID# | 0001 | |
| Courage | | |
| Stupidity | | |
| Badass | Yes | |
Jebediah Kerman (commonly just “Jeb”) is kerbonaut #0001,[1] presumed owner of the rocket part manufacturer “Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spaceship Parts Co.”, all-around badass, and one of the “original three”.
Background
The Original Three
Jebediah is the only one of the original three with the attribute badS = True. Short for "badass", this makes Jeb's facial expression and general reaction be "happy" ones in almost all situations which might trigger "afraid" reactions in the typical kerbonaut. Whatever effect his dead-middle ratings for Courage and Stupidity would have on personality are overridden by his sheer badassery.
Fame
For several reasons, Jebediah "Jeb" Kerman is the most well-known character from KSP (though it's possible Kerbals themselves consider Wernher von Kerman more famous).
Since Jeb is always first in the list of kerbonauts, he will by default be the first kerbonaut to board any vessel launched. In some cases, even after removing Jeb from the crew assignment of a vehicle in the VAB or SPH, if the Crew tab is left before launching, Jeb will again be aboard – sometimes the only kerbonaut aboard for multiple successive flights.
All told, the odds of having Jeb on any particular flight are far higher than any other kerbonaut. KSP players are likely to have Jeb along for all the "firsts" of their space program and have many of their flights with Jeb as their pilot, assuming they don't launch him into deep space on spent fuel tanks before learning to orbit properly. Jeb appears in many gameplay videos for the same reason (or doesn't, for that or other reasons of varying lethality).
The developers additionally highlight Jebediah, featuring him in some of the training scenarios. He is also the only character specifically referenced in a KSP loading screen hint "Locating Jebediah Kerman...". Jeb is in KSP comparable to Mario. He is the namesake for many Kerbal Space Program related components like MechJeb or the RoboJeb bot in this wiki.
Manufacturing
Though unconfirmed, it seems likely there's no coincidence in the naming of the manufacturer "Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spaceship Parts Co.". The exact relationship – whether owner or just spokeskerbal – isn't stated; but many players assume Jeb both flies and supplies parts including the FL-R25 and FL-R1 RCS fuel tanks, various medium-size rocket engines like the popular LV-T30, and the PPD-10 Hitchhiker Storage Container.
Gallery
Jebediah showing his competence with jetpacks
Jebediah after returning from a mission
Jebediah's portrait shows the orange IVA suit
Jebediah (bottom right) in a standard 0.21 space ship in orbit
Official artwork of Jebediah Kerman
References
- ↑ “Selection Process” official KSP video by Squad, hosted on YouTube
