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The '''Command Pod Mk1-2''' houses the Kerbal crew during their mission. At least one is required to build any kind of rocket.
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The '''Command Pod Mk1-2''' is a [[Command Module]] housing the Kerbal crew during their mission.  
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the aim of the game is to get your crew into space and land them safely again back on the surface of [[Kerbin]].
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Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1-2 Pod provides full command module functionality. The Mk 1-2 Command Pod has half the RotPower (And associated SAS/ASAS/RCS multiplier) of other cockpits. For smaller rockets, this is often sufficient.
  
Command pods provide basic control and [[S.A.S. Module|SAS]]-like functionality at this time.  This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems. The Mk 1-2 Command Pod has half the RotPower (And associated SAS/ASAS/RCS multiplier) of other cockpits. For smaller rockets, this is more than sufficient.
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The Mk1-2 Command Pod features a size-1 node on top, typically used for 1m parts, especially the [[Mk16-XL Parachute]] , and size-2 node below. The Pod is outfitted with several steps under the crew hatch as well as two windows facing upwards and two more sideways windows
 
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the crew can look through during [[IVA]]s.
You cannot create a launch-able rocket without picking a command module, created after opening the [[Vehicle Assembly Building|VAB]]/[[Space Plane Hangar|SPH]] or creating a new rocket, at this juncture.
 
 
 
The Mk1-2 Command Pod features a size-1 node on top (typically used for 1m parts), and size-2 node below.
 
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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|This modern cockpit is designed to be fully re-usable. Its spacious cabin can hold a maximum of 3 crew.
 
|This modern cockpit is designed to be fully re-usable. Its spacious cabin can hold a maximum of 3 crew.
 
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[[File:Command Pod Mk1-2 Interior View.png|200px|thumb|right|Interior View from upper-right seat of Command Pod Mk1-2 on the Launch Pad ]]
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==

Revision as of 19:21, 7 October 2012

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The Command Pod Mk1-2 is a Command Module housing the Kerbal crew during their mission.

Usage

Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1-2 Pod provides full command module functionality. The Mk 1-2 Command Pod has half the RotPower (And associated SAS/ASAS/RCS multiplier) of other cockpits. For smaller rockets, this is often sufficient.

The Mk1-2 Command Pod features a size-1 node on top, typically used for 1m parts, especially the Mk16-XL Parachute , and size-2 node below. The Pod is outfitted with several steps under the crew hatch as well as two windows facing upwards and two more sideways windows the crew can look through during IVAs.

Description

This modern cockpit is designed to be fully re-usable. Its spacious cabin can hold a maximum of 3 crew.

Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.

Interior View from upper-right seat of Command Pod Mk1-2 on the Launch Pad

Changes

0.17
  • Added interior view
0.16
  • Initial Release