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Voting closed: January 24, 2011, 12:48:34 am

[Deadmeat1471]

I'm going to try now primarily to get all my astronauts into space. I dont want them quitting, I want to keep them happy and the equipment ready for the impending Apollo missions.

* I need to do some maths and addup the lift capacity of the Titan/Booster/Kicker-A package. I believe i'll need more for moon missions.

[Deadmeat1471]

Ok manual says. I need a Kicker-B to make the Trans-Lunar Injection burn with a LEM attached. In english that means IIRC that this is the burn they make while in orbit around earth, to insert the ship into orbit around the moon. There will be a later correction burn (which is also factored in) which uses capsule skill/usage/engine however.

Kicker A can however I think get me on lunar orbit missions, possibly even lunar orbit LEM tests. For Gemini craft

Now for Lift...
Titan rocket has a payload capacity of 1500
Strap on boosters add +1000 to that.
For a total of 2500 payload capacity.

Docking module weighs: 300
Gemini craft weighs: 1200
LEM weighs: 1500
For a total of: 2500

It is possible Lunar LEM tests then can be made in Gemini, however for Apollo(weighs more than gemini) we require a Saturn V rocket with 3200 payload capacity.

[Deadmeat1471]

For anyone interested, a Diagram of the Apollo CSM/SM.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

[Deadmeat1471]

Fall 1966:

In the news today...

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"The vice president toured a rocket contractors facility today. He observed a successful engine test firing.

Astronauts in the news...
Ravenlord has retired this season
Keboo has announced retirement for politcal ambitions
Muz graduated from advance training
Summary: A shitload graduated from advanced and basic training. Approx. 20.

Also in the news...
Not, the national organization for women, has been founded.

and that's the news, i'm Carter Walcrite."

Actions:

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Missions scrubbed due to funding problems. Epic fail.
Research the Apollo capsule to 69%, up by 12%.
8 Flight crews are organised for Apollo missions.

Soviets performed a unmanned lunar flyby. (first )

Spring 1967

In the news today...

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"The airforce has submitted a proposal for the launching of an X-15 on a Navaho rocket into a low earth orbit. The pilot would parachute back to Earth after the expendable vehice safely re-enters the atmosphere.

Astronauts in the news...
Captain brunch has announced retirement for dissatifaction with the space program.

Also in the news...
Communist China has exploded its first atomic bomb.

and that's the news, i'm Carter Walcrite."

Actions:

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The Apollo Capsule is research to 87%, up by 18%
3 boosters, Apollo modules and Titan rockets are purchased.
Eagle LEM researched to 67%, up by 19%.
Breadbock is inserted into the Flight crew #6 (has the best LEM pilot) In preperation for planned LEM tests within the Year.
Two manned orbital Apollo duration missions planned for next season
One unmanned Lunar probe landing mission planned.

Fall 1967

In the news today...

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"Contrators announced today that the Gemini program will cost an additional 2 m.b's for each spacecraft.

Astronauts in the news...
Keboo has retired this season
Korbac has announced retirement for dissatisfaction with the space program.

Also in the news...
Doctor Christian Barnard has performed the worlds first successful human heart transplant.

and thats the news, im Carter Walcrite."

Actions:

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Orbital Missions scrubbed. Could not afford docking modules. 
Three manned orbital docking missions planned for next season In Apollo craft.
Soviets launch first three person craft 
Lunar landing successful!!! finally some good news.

Spring 1968

In the news today...

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DoD officials argued before a congressional hearing that the U.S should begin an anti-satellite weapons program. The suggestion was not well received.

Astronauts in the news...
Brunch retired this season NO he was so close to be on the first Apollo mission.
Palazzo azzuro and breadbocks announce retirement Tough shit bock youre going into space first.

Actions:

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Kicker-B was bought and researched to 61%, up by 26%.
Eagle LEM was researched to 82%, up by 15%
Apollo capsule was researched to 89%, up by 6%.

Apollo III, IV and V are a go. If no one dies, this will be a miricle.
One manned earth orbital LEM test planned for next season.
Two lunar probe landings planned for next season. Getting the best landing sites for the eventual moon landing.
Saturn V is expensive, but next turn can afford to begin research

[Deadmeat1471]

Presidential report:



Missions:
Apollo III fails to dock, but makes it back alive.

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Apollo IV failed to break orbit and the crew abandoned the mission, alive.

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Apollo V achieved its earth orbital duration mission and succeeded. The Apollo capsule is now ready for the moon.

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Fall 1968

In the news today...
The space programs officials played host to VIPs today. A group of congressmen visited misson control facilities and seemed pleased with operations but reports from the white house are negative.

Astronauts in the news...
Tarran has announced retirement for business opportunity. Lol wat?

Actions:
Orbital LEM test scrubbed due to insufficient lift from the Titan rocket  bad math baddd
Lunar probe landings are a go though.
Kicker B researched to 82%, up by 21%.
Eagle module researched to 90%, up by 17%.
USSR is planning a manned orbital EVA. well good luck with that. Noobs.

Three manned orbital docking missions next season. Docking is only 50% still!

Soviets beat us to successful manned docking attempt. 
Both Lunar probe missions failed due to equipment malfunction post launch.

Spring 1969

In the news today...

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Fossaman failed a physical and may not participate in any space missions for one year.
Palazzo retired this season
Ochita announced retirement for dissatisfaction.
Azzuro retired this season.
Breadbocks retired this season. Traitor.
E pwnant announced retirement for health reasons.

Actions:

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Saturn V is purchased and researched to 75%, up by 15%.
One earth orbital LEM test announced and two unmanned lunar passes.
Apollo VIII is using the new Saturn V rocket. Hopefully any kinks can be worked out, or everyone dies. One of those.
Joint Docking mission is a partial failure. However the Docking module was successfully turned on this time. 
Saturn V rocket refused to turn on. Mission scrubbed.

Fall 1969

In the news today...

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Last week, the space agency downgraded the Eagle program SF to 25% due to test failure.

Astronauts in the news...
Frumple retired this season.
Mainiac retired this season.
A bunch of nobodies announced retirement to 'be with their families'.

Actions:

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Could not afford any of the planned missions. Due to the Saturn V cost.

Two manned Lunar orbital missions planned for next season.

[Deadmeat1471]

Spring 1970

In the news today...

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Senator crutchmire sharply attacked the space program today. speaking before the senate he accused space officials of lavish spending and strongly urged cuts.

Astronauts in the news...
Lorak and Aspgren announced retirement.
Epwnant retired this season.

Actions:
Saturn V was researched to 90%, up by 15%.
Eagle module researched to 82%, up by 17%.
Manned Lunar orbital missions are on, but could not afford the unmanned lunar pass, scrubbed.
Manned lunar orbital LEM test planned next season.


Apollo XII was a complete success!! Lorak, Overlord, Mysterius are the first to successfully travel around the moon.

Apollo XIII also is a complete success!

The next mission planned may well be the Lunar Ascent!

[Tarran]

Yeah, I'm going into the "computer" business, because currently this space program isn't going too well, I feel like I'm wasting my time.

Spoiler: What I really mean. (click to show/hide)

OH FOR CRYING OUT LOUD ARE YOU KIDDING ME WHAT THE HELL ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU

[Deadmeat1471]

Spring 1971

Blackburn was killed in a car accident. The first dead astronaut in Arlington cemetary.

Astronauts in the news...
Lorak retired
Muz is dissatisfied.
M S Hunt announced retirement
One earth orbital LEM test is a go, running low on flight crews.
Recruited more astronauts, but they probably wont have time to do anything before we attempt a landing or loose.
Historical Lunar landing mission is slated for next season.
Apollo XVI LEM test docking failed. We are going to have to pray for the Lunar landing party.


XIV Lunar Historical Lunar Landing mission!

The launch goes without a hitch.... so does the TLI burn...

They reach the moon....

the LEM powers on....

They manage to dock with the LEM!...

They make the ascent... but fail to locate the landing site!


HOWEVER the secondary site is located...

They land...

They perform the EVA...



Servant Corps plants the flag and says "Thats One small step for the other games forum. One giant leap for Bay12."



The LEM lifts off....

They manage to redock with the CSM!

The TLE burn goes well...

They re-enter the earth atmosphere....

They crash in the sea...



The rescue chopper arrives...



MISSION COMPLETE. WE BEAT THE SOVIETS TO THE MOON!



Apollo XIV crew:
Servant Corps
Fossaman
Muz

Congrats.

[Tarran]

Yay! We're finally winning!

Too bad my guy choose to leave. Sadface.

[Deadmeat1471]

No, we won. Game over! It wouldnt even lemme save So I could go though the stats a bit!. However I have the last turns stats and ITs obvious Kirby was the winner overall In his shitty Mercury capsule.

[Deadmeat1471]

p.s. check the lunar eva pic again.

[Deadmeat1471]

Out of interest, does anyone want me to do it as Soviets? I'd try and organise the Astronauts a bit better with a second try. Though they were quite spread out. Also I'd allow players to either choose or roll their starting skills. 8 points if chosen is reasonable.

[forsaken1111]

Sure, soviet run.

You can roll mine up randomly though.

Comrade Adrian Bolovsky reporting as cosmonaut SIR!

[Deadmeat1471]

Ill start tomorrow or so, Ive an essay to write today Is why I rushed the end a bit, wanted to get it done beforehand.

Also

Adrian Bolovsky:

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C:1
L:3
E:1
D:2
En:3

Fairly good stats there. Ill have to do a quick trial run before to test the LEM. The russian one is strange, I think the Kicker-C is a kicker+docking module. I want to be sure as the DM is essential for winning the game. Also for funzies, I might go for a twoman moon landing in the Voshkod Module.

[Deadmeat1471]

For clarity, anyone joining can either:

Roll their stats between 1 and 4 for each skill. You could do better, you could do worse than the alternative.
Pick what skills they want with 8 points. You have 8 points guarenteed. But only 8.


You cant pick the skill levels, you can only reduce them below what the astronaut had. For example if one had 2 C, you could decease it to 1 but not over 2.

Instead what ill do is ask for a preferance. Do you want a:

High Capsule skill
High LEM sill
High EVA skill
High docking.
High endurance

and ill find a 3/4 skill naut in those catagories. This time I'll make a concerted effort to make the bay12ers the most skilled ones I can.