Wernher von Kerman
Wernher von Kerman is a famous rocket scientist who helps you assemble a spaceship in the first in-game tutorial. Wernher can also be found in-game in Career Mode manning the Science Archives in the Research and Development Facility.
His name most likely alludes to the real world rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, the "Father of Rocket Science" who led much of the USA's efforts during its "space race" with the USSR. Wernher von Kerman's personality, however, could be taken as far more vain and self-congratulatory than van Braun -- though von Kerman also congratulates the player, despite their obvious inferiority.
The fanwork Kerbal Comics call him Wernher von Grün, as grün is German for green. His Steam Trading Card says, "Well, in theory it should have worked."
See also
- Gene Kerman, flight instructor
- Wernher von Braun on Wikipedia
