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The '''career''' mode, available since {{Version|0.22}} is the next mode after the [[sandbox]] mode in the start game menu and is still in development. Currently it makes heavy use of the new [[Research and Development]] (R&D) center which features the [[technology tree]].
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The '''Career''' game mode is one of the three [[Category:Game Modes|game modes]] in Kerbal Space Program. Compared to other modes, Career focuses on managing resources like [[funds]], [[science]], and [[reputation]]. The heart of Career mode is the [[contract]] system, where players complete certain tasks to gain these three resources.  
  
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==Overview==
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Prior to version [[0.24]] and the introduction of funds, the old "Career" mode only focused on gaining science. After 0.24, the old mode can be found in-game as [[Science mode]].
  
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To play career mode the player first builds a rocket in the [[VAB]] or the [[SPH]] with just a few available parts. Then optionally save the vehicle and launch it. While it is airborne, meaning a player's first rocket may not achieve [[space]], do an item of research or just collect the [[crew report]]. Transmit the data back to the [[Kerbal Space Center|space center]] or save it until the vehicle is recovered after the flight. Repeating this process will gain the player points in [[science]]. Once the player has enough points for a specific area of research they can go to the [[Research and Development|R&D center]] to conduct the research. Completion of a branch of research on the [[technology tree]] unlocks several parts related to that branch and the process starts again, with bigger and hopefully better rockets. Each step on a branch is referred to as a node and takes significantly more science points than the node before it. It is not necessary to research in a specific order, but several nodes require other nodes from one or more branches. See the Tech tree for the full list.
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== Overview ==
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In Career mode, building and launching a rocket costs [[funds]]. Funds can be obtained through [[contract]]s, which are given by [[agencies]] to earn money to fund future missions of the space program. funding can also be obtained by mining ore and shipping it back to kerbin. but this will be a investment and will not be very easy. the infrastructure might be more expensive than the value of the ore. The [[Mission Control]] building is used to manage available, active, and finished contracts. Accepting and completing a contract will earn the player funds, and raise their [[reputation]]. <ref>“[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5UiTqBCNQk First Contract Playthrough]” by Miguel (Maxmaps) uploaded on the official Kerbal Space Program channel released on the 11 July.</ref>
  
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===First Mission===
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Similarly, the player may access the [[Administration Facility]], where there are business [[strategies]] to choose to influence the financial {{nowrap|({{mark|fund}})}}, scientific ({{mark|scp}}) and reputation ({{mark|pres}}) income of the missions.
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The first mission with only the [[Start]] node researched can be a ground-based mission by creating a rocket that consists of only a capsule and no engine. This is similar to the early Apollo missions, which one of them was the infamous [[w:Apollo 1|Apollo 1 fire]]. From the [[launch pad]] the following reports can be created to gather research:
 
  
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* A crew report
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Like Science mode, the player can use the [[Research and Development]] facility to "research" new parts. The player can use only parts which are already unlocked, so every game starts with the [[Start]] node unlocked.
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* EVA Report
 
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* Surface Sample from the Launch Pad
 
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* Successful vessel recovery
 
  
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This first mission will grant enough research points to acquire the separation stage needed to create rockets that can enter space, and return a capsule safely to the ground. [[Kerbin]] offers a lot research opportunities to help gather knowledge to stretch further out into the [[Kerbol System]]. Although, the further away from home craft travel, the more beneficial the research they obtain will be.
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An important feature of this game mode is the [[kerbonaut]]s' specialization and [[experience]] system, based on XPs gained by reaching achievements. These progresses can be observed most comfortably in the [[Astronaut Complex]].
  
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== Possible future features ==
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The buildings of the [[KSC]] starts fairly undeveloped, and have to be upgraded for funds {{nowrap|({{mark|fund}})}} to be useful for further development.
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=== Money and Stock ===
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In this game mode [[stock craft]] are available when playing on '''''Easy''''' [[Game Difficulty|difficulty level]] or by making them available using custom settings.
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* The Career mode will add limited money, with parts costing the amount shown.  
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* There will be a limited amount of parts in stock. It has been said that if the parts land safely, they can be reused.
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== First missions ==
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* It is planned that if a part of KSC get damaged, repairing it will cost money.  
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The easiest first mission is simply “launching” the [[Command Pod Mk1]]. This is similar to the first Mercury and Vostok missions.
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=== Discovery ===
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During a development chat, one of the devs said that things have to be "discovered" with a telescope or probe to find out information about it. For example, if a craft were going to Jool, and looked in Map View, it would look like a giant green sphere unless a probe had already been send there with cameras and scientific instruments. Cameras will be added to the game in a further update.
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The first rockets could go anywhere in the vicinity of Kerbin, especially with techniques like [[explosive decoupling]]. However, most early rockets will barely, if even, exit the atmosphere. Even so, landing in a new [[biome]] means a fresh opportunity for science activities.
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It's easy to unlock the first four nodes of the tech tree by performing science activities around the [[Kerbal Space Center]], even with only Start node parts. The KSC contains many special [[Biome#Kerbin|surface-only biomes]]. Regular biomes outside these special biome locations include opportunities for science while the vessel is flying or in space. At first only [[Crew Report]]s can be done without upgrading any building. Crew Reports only yield science points the first time performed in a situation and biome. So, visiting the same biome multiple times without having new science modules on board isn't very productive.
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=== Science modules ===
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To accelerate the amount of science returned, it's wise to unlock nodes offering new science modules. With these it is possible to gain even more science to compensate for the fact that technology tree nodes become increasingly expensive. Upgrading the [[Astronaut Complex]] and [[Research and Development]] facility allow taking [[EVA Report]]s and [[Surface Sample]]s.
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== Middle game ==
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Later nodes will be difficult to unlock without visiting other [[:Category:Celestials|celestial bodies]]. Kerbin's moons [[Mun]] and [[Minmus]] are primary targets for the middle game as they can be reached quickly and easily. Both also feature [[biome]]s, greatly increasing the amount of science that can be collected.
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It will be important to unlock various batteries and solar power generators for transmitting data. Missions will generally be larger and demand greater mastery of the maneuver node system in Map view.
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== Late game ==
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With good strategy and diligent "mining" to exhaust biome+situation combinations, it's possible to finish the tech tree with just Kerbin and its moons; but it's often faster and more exciting to figure out how to intercept with other planets. [[Eve]] and [[Duna]] are certainly reachable with conventional rockets. For manned exploration of distant planets, and the high multipliers for doing any Science on them, acquiring the [[LV-N Atomic Rocket Motor]] will be very helpful.
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== See also ==
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* [[Tutorial:Start a career game|Tutorials on starting a new career game]]
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== References ==
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[[Category:Game Modes]]
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[[Category:Career-specific features| ]]

Latest revision as of 17:13, 22 January 2023

Career
Game ModeCareermodeicon.png
Name Career
Contracts available Yes
Strategies available Yes
Parts unlocked with
Science Points 		Yes
Parts paid with Funds Yes
Reputation to Kerbals Yes
Since version 0.22

The Career game mode is one of the three in Kerbal Space Program. Compared to other modes, Career focuses on managing resources like funds, science, and reputation. The heart of Career mode is the contract system, where players complete certain tasks to gain these three resources.

Prior to version 0.24 and the introduction of funds, the old "Career" mode only focused on gaining science. After 0.24, the old mode can be found in-game as Science mode.

Overview

In Career mode, building and launching a rocket costs funds. Funds can be obtained through contracts, which are given by agencies to earn money to fund future missions of the space program. funding can also be obtained by mining ore and shipping it back to kerbin. but this will be a investment and will not be very easy. the infrastructure might be more expensive than the value of the ore. The Mission Control building is used to manage available, active, and finished contracts. Accepting and completing a contract will earn the player funds, and raise their reputation. [1]

Similarly, the player may access the Administration Facility, where there are business strategies to choose to influence the financial (Funds), scientific (⚛) and reputation (★) income of the missions.

Like Science mode, the player can use the Research and Development facility to "research" new parts. The player can use only parts which are already unlocked, so every game starts with the Start node unlocked.

An important feature of this game mode is the kerbonauts' specialization and experience system, based on XPs gained by reaching achievements. These progresses can be observed most comfortably in the Astronaut Complex.

The buildings of the KSC starts fairly undeveloped, and have to be upgraded for funds (Funds) to be useful for further development.

In this game mode stock craft are available when playing on Easy difficulty level or by making them available using custom settings.

First missions

The easiest first mission is simply “launching” the Command Pod Mk1. This is similar to the first Mercury and Vostok missions.

The first rockets could go anywhere in the vicinity of Kerbin, especially with techniques like explosive decoupling. However, most early rockets will barely, if even, exit the atmosphere. Even so, landing in a new biome means a fresh opportunity for science activities.

It's easy to unlock the first four nodes of the tech tree by performing science activities around the Kerbal Space Center, even with only Start node parts. The KSC contains many special surface-only biomes. Regular biomes outside these special biome locations include opportunities for science while the vessel is flying or in space. At first only Crew Reports can be done without upgrading any building. Crew Reports only yield science points the first time performed in a situation and biome. So, visiting the same biome multiple times without having new science modules on board isn't very productive.

Science modules

To accelerate the amount of science returned, it's wise to unlock nodes offering new science modules. With these it is possible to gain even more science to compensate for the fact that technology tree nodes become increasingly expensive. Upgrading the Astronaut Complex and Research and Development facility allow taking EVA Reports and Surface Samples.

Middle game

Later nodes will be difficult to unlock without visiting other celestial bodies. Kerbin's moons Mun and Minmus are primary targets for the middle game as they can be reached quickly and easily. Both also feature biomes, greatly increasing the amount of science that can be collected.

It will be important to unlock various batteries and solar power generators for transmitting data. Missions will generally be larger and demand greater mastery of the maneuver node system in Map view.

Late game

With good strategy and diligent "mining" to exhaust biome+situation combinations, it's possible to finish the tech tree with just Kerbin and its moons; but it's often faster and more exciting to figure out how to intercept with other planets. Eve and Duna are certainly reachable with conventional rockets. For manned exploration of distant planets, and the high multipliers for doing any Science on them, acquiring the LV-N Atomic Rocket Motor will be very helpful.

See also

References

  1. ↑ “First Contract Playthrough” by Miguel (Maxmaps) uploaded on the official Kerbal Space Program channel released on the 11 July.
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