CessnaSkyhawk
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2 years ago Alrighty - I really like how you set this up - it's just how I would have done it! Only change I'm going to make is adding in the new Delta IV pad
Closed rkunze closed 2 years ago
CessnaSkyhawk
commented
2 years ago Alrighty - I really like how you set this up - it's just how I would have done it! Only change I'm going to make is adding in the new Delta IV pad
This integrates the Modular Launch Pads into the tree.
I have decided to drop the custom nodes MLP usually adds to the tree and instead distribute the parts over the construction branch at the appropriate tiers for the rockets they support.
Most of the generic parts are in tiers 1-4, with a minimal set to get the first sounding rocket off the pad in tier 0.
The themed pads inspired by real rockets are in the same tiers that the corresponding BDB rockets are in (with a best guess for the Soyuz pad), starting with the Vanguard launch stand in tier 2 and going up to the Saturn V and Space Shuttle pads in tier 8. Tier 9 finally adds the specialized launch plates for Falcon 9 and Energia, beyond tier 9 there are no more Modular Launch Pad parts.