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Kerbals

2025-07-05T20:39:43Z

TheSpacePeacock: added a mention of kerbals speaking reverse spanish

Kerbals are a species of intelligent, green creatures that originate from [[Kerbin]]. They are the main protagonists of Kerbal Space Program 2. In the lore of the game, the Kerbals built and operate the [[Kerbal Space Center|Space Center]] at which the player starts their game, with the player acting as the Director.

Kerbals have an anatomy broadly similar to humans. They stand at an average of 0.75m and have long, pill-shaped heads, protruding eyes and green skin. they lack a discernible nose, ears and irises. Their posture makes them appear a bit clumsy, with kerbals being prone to stumbling- especially whilst wearing heavy space suits. Despite this, kerbonauts can jump remarkably high while being burdened by the weight of their space suits. Perhaps the most unique feature of their appearance, their green skin, has given rise to many theories as to what they are exactly. Kerbals come in a range of different skin colors, similar to humans, but all share the distinctive green undertone. One of the most accepted theories is that their skin contains [[wikipedia:Chlorophyll|chlorophyll]], the pigment that enables [[wikipedia:Photosynthesis#|photosynthesis]] in plants. Kerbal usually sport a wealthy tuft of hair composed of an unknown substance, likely keratine. Interestingly bald kerbals also occur, although it is not known if balding occurs with age or if this is simply a genetic trait of some kerbals. Likewise, while some kerbals have bright hair colors such as blue, it is not known if this is natural or if the kerbals in question painted their hair as a stylistic choice. They also seem to like to wear different hairstyles, suggesting the stylistic expression is an important feature of kerbal society. Some kerbals also sport (sometimes quite extravagant) facial hair. Some Kerbals also wear glasses, which may indicate their eyes are prone to damage from sunlight due to the lack of irises, or eyesight may simple be a genetic factor.

Little is known about the internal anatomy of a kerbal. Kerbals have bones, but it is now known how many and if they share a similar skeleton to other humanoid beings. Like humans, kerbals need oxygen to survive. If they are ever exposed to a vacuum or non-oxygenated atmosphere, they spontaneously "poof" (the family friendly term used to describe the end of life for a kerbal). While not conclusive evidence on its own, this behaviour combined with the fact they have a mouth might suggest they also have lungs. There is evidence of kerbals reacting to stimulants like caffeine, suggesting they have a brain and a central nervous system similar to humans. Kerbals have a natural affinity for snacks of every kind, including some snacks independently discovered by kerbals that are also known to humans, like pizza. They are also known to consume liquids like coffee. While this and the fact that they have teeth serve as conclusive evidence that kerbals can eat and drink and are likely omnivorous, it is unknown if they actually require food and water to survive or if they simply consume as a means of pleasure. If they do require food for survival, it is likely they have stomachs as well as internal organs dedicated to food and waste processing, although no kerbals has ever been seen to defecate or urinate. The latter suggests kerbals might not have blood and instead use another method of internal waste processing. For the same reason, it is not known if they are warm blooded or cold blooded. Kerbals have also never been observed to become sick, meaning they either have a very advanced immune system or the bacteria found in the Kerbol system simply never evolved to be hostile. Nothing is known about how Kerbals reproduce.

An interesting trait of kerbalkind is that they are incredibly resilient to long-duration space missions. This fact has become the subject of many theories about their physiology. Some believe kerbals are actually plants or even a species of intelligent mushroom, but this is considered unlikely by the presence of other many different kinds of other animals on Kerbin. What might be a viable explanation is that the kerbals, and perhaps even all animal life on kerbin, evolved from plants in the distant past. If this is the case, kerbals might actually be some kind of animal-plant hybrids that share the traits of both. This theory also offers a solution to the spaceflight paradox; kerbals are hibernators. When food and water become scarce (like on a long-distance trip to Eeloo), they enter a form of hibernation where much of their usual internal processes become reduced or even outright disabled. In stead of these animalistic processes, their plant-specific processes take over. The chlorophyll in their skin uses the carbon dioxide exhaled by their lungs combined with a source of (sun)light and water, and converts it into energy to be used by the kerbal. This would not provide enough energy for the kerbal to remain fully active, leading to the semi-conscious state that has been observed where they can stay seated in their spacecraft for years or even decades without objection. If this theory is indeed true, all kerbals would need to stay in hibernation indefinitely is a steady source of light and some sort of water reclamation system inside the spacecraft. Once they arrive at their destination, they can simply start consuming food again to give them the energy they need for their normal animal-specific processes. The fact that kerbals seemingly have no lifespan also indicates their internal organs (besides their eyes) do not degrade over time, nor does whatever system they use to store genetic information, making kerbals essentially immortal. This essentially means kerbals have the perfect physiology for deep-space exploration.

Not much is known about the psychology of kerbals and the structure of the kerbal society at large. Kerbals are capable of speech, possessing a tongue and likely some form of vocal cord. Their language oddly enough evolved to be exactly the same as [[wikipedia:Spanish_language|Spanish]], but with each word reversed (the actual reason for this is the Mexican origin of the original developers at Squad). Kerbals are often described as clumsy, silly or even stupid creatures, but the fact that they managed to build a space program and some very advanced technology seemingly refutes this to some extent. Kerbals are undeniably intelligent, both cognitively and emotionally. As such, there is some evidence that kerbals can form romantic relations and organizations with leadership structures. Kerbals are suited for labor, with many seen wandering about doing their jobs at the KSC. All rockets, parts and buildings for their space program are canonically built by the kerbals themselves, as are the missions you are given at [[Mission Control]]. The wide diversity of jobs and functions observed at the KSC is a strong indicator that kerbal society is complex, layered and widespread, which is why it is somewhat puzzling that there are no other buildings on the entirety of Kerbin except the island airfield. This has given rise to the theory that kerbals primarily live underground, but perhaps a more simple explanation is that covering the surface of Kerbin in cityscapes would wreck the performance of the game. There is strong evidence that kerbals were religious at some point in their history, with the god-like figure 'Kerbina' seemingly being an important religious figure or concept in the past and temples and pyramids being found on their planet. These seem to have become forgotten since. It is not known if this is still the case in the present day. What does seem to be obvious is that kerbals are very curious creatures and have a strong desire for exploration, leading them to ultimately set up the space program the player takes control of at the start of the game. Some of the notable achievement of Kerbalkind include splitting the atom, developing an artificial intelligence called [[P.A.I.G.E.]], and constructing rockets capable of reaching the [[Mun]]. Over the course of the game, scientists and researchers at the KSC use the new data being returned by the space program to invent ever more advanced technology, ultimately resulting in Kerbals becoming more technologically advanced than humans, being capable of interstellar travel.

In the lore of the game, the player embodies both the Mission Director at the KSC and the 'spirit' of the kerbals working for it. When they are in the VAB they embody the spirit of the engineering and construction teams at the KSC, when they are flying a rocket or plane they embody the commands from mission control and the pilots executing them, and when they take a kerbal on EVA they are outright controlling that Kerbals actions. When the player is controlling a probe core, it can be assumed they embody either the team that sent the commands to it or the on-board artificial intelligence controlling the vessel.

== Special Kerbals ==



=== Intercept Games staff ===
Several members and family members of the Intercept Games dev team have custom Kerbals present in the game. These Kerbals are modelled to look after their real- life counterparts and are easily recognizable by the first letter of their last name being added between their first name and 'Kerman' (Trigger is the only known exception to this). Every 40th Kerbal that spawns in the Kerbal Manager will be randomly chosen from the roster of all dev kerbals.<gallery>
File:Aaron L Kerman.png|Aaron L Kerman
File:ABEL A Kerman.png|ABEL A Kerman
File:Anth A Kerman.png|Anth A Kerman
File:Amaury E Kerman.png|Amaury E Kerman
File:Arzin C Kerman.png|Arzin C Kerman
File:Baebae J Kerman.png|Baebae J Kerman
File:Brian B Kerman.png|Brian B Kerman
File:Brooks K Kerman.png|Brooks K Kerman
File:Bryan D Kerman.png|Bryan D Kerman
File:Cecilia L Kerman.png|Cecilia L Kerman
File:Coop R Kerman.png|Coop R Kerman
File:Dan A Kerman.png|Dan A Kerman
File:Dana L Kerman.png|Dana L Kerman
File:Dana M Kerman.png|Dana M Kerman
File:Daniel S Kerman.png|Daniel S Kerman
File:Darrin K Kerman.png|Darrin K Kerman
File:Durkin L Kerman.png|Durkin L Kerman
File:Erin H Kerman.png|Erin H Kerman
File:Felipe P Kerman.png|Felipe P Kerman
File:Fer D Kerman.png|Fer D Kerman
File:Grayson K Kerman.png|Grayson K Kerman
File:Jamie P Kerman.png|Jamie P Kerman
File:Jay F Kerman.png|Jay F Kerman
File:John K Kerman.png|John K Kerman
File:Jon C Keran.png|Jon C Kerman
File:Joshua C Kerman.png|Joshua C Kerman
File:Kota C Kerman.png|Kota C Kerman
File:Lachlan R Kerman.png|Lachlan R Kerman
File:Levin S Kerman.png|Levin S Kerman
File:Mar I Kerman.png|Mar I Kerman
File:Marc A Kerman.png|Marc A Kerman
File:Marco S Kerman.png|Marco S Kerman
File:Mark J Kerman.png|Mark J Kerman
File:Mark Z Kerman.png|Mark Z Kerman
File:Matthew A Kerman.png|Matthew A Kerman
File:Michael C Kerman.png|Michael C Kerman
File:Mike B Kerman.png|Mike B Kerman
File:Mike S Kerman.png|Mike S Kerman
File:Milota E Kerman.png|Milota E Kerman
File:Ness K Kerman.png|Ness K Kerman
File:Patrick A Kerman.png|Patrick A Kerman
File:Paul Z Kerman.png|Paul Z Kerman
File:Steverino L Kerman.png|Steverino L Kerman
File:Tim C Kerman.png|Tim C Kerman
File:Tito R Kerman.png|Tito R Kerman
File:Trigger Kerman.png|Trigger Kerman
File:Vinny S Kerman.png|Vinny S Kerman
File:Zoe E Kerman.png|Zoe E Kerman
</gallery>

Kerbals

2025-07-05T20:33:10Z

TheSpacePeacock: added entry for Kerbals. speculation is on me!

Kerbals are a species of intelligent, green creatures that originate from [[Kerbin]]. They are the main protagonists of Kerbal Space Program 2. In the lore of the game, the Kerbals built and operate the [[Kerbal Space Center|Space Center]] at which the player starts their game, with the player acting as the Director.

Kerbals have an anatomy broadly similar to humans. They stand at an average of 0.75m and have long, pill-shaped heads, protruding eyes and green skin. they lack a discernible nose, ears and irises. Their posture makes them appear a bit clumsy, with kerbals being prone to stumbling- especially whilst wearing heavy space suits. Despite this, kerbonauts can jump remarkably high while being burdened by the weight of their space suits. Perhaps the most unique feature of their appearance, their green skin, has given rise to many theories as to what they are exactly. Kerbals come in a range of different skin colors, similar to humans, but all share the distinctive green undertone. One of the most accepted theories is that their skin contains [[wikipedia:Chlorophyll|chlorophyll]], the pigment that enables [[wikipedia:Photosynthesis#|photosynthesis]] in plants. Kerbal usually sport a wealthy tuft of hair composed of an unknown substance, likely keratine. Interestingly bald kerbals also occur, although it is not known if balding occurs with age or if this is simply a genetic trait of some kerbals. Likewise, while some kerbals have bright hair colors such as blue, it is not known if this is natural or if the kerbals in question painted their hair as a stylistic choice. They also seem to like to wear different hairstyles, suggesting the stylistic expression is an important feature of kerbal society. Some kerbals also sport (sometimes quite extravagant) facial hair. Some Kerbals also wear glasses, which may indicate their eyes are prone to damage from sunlight due to the lack of irises, or eyesight may simple be a genetic factor.

Little is known about the internal anatomy of a kerbal. Kerbals have bones, but it is now known how many and if they share a similar skeleton to other humanoid beings. Like humans, kerbals need oxygen to survive. If they are ever exposed to a vacuum or non-oxygenated atmosphere, they spontaneously "poof" (the family friendly term used to describe the end of life for a kerbal). While not conclusive evidence on its own, this behaviour combined with the fact they have a mouth might suggest they also have lungs. There is evidence of kerbals reacting to stimulants like caffeine, suggesting they have a brain and a central nervous system similar to humans. Kerbals have a natural affinity for snacks of every kind, including some snacks independently discovered by kerbals that are also known to humans, like pizza. They are also known to consume liquids like coffee. While this serves as conclusive evidence that kerbals can eat and drink and are likely omnivorous, it is unknown if they actually require food and water to survive or if they simply consume as a means of pleasure. If they do require food for survival, it is likely they have stomachs as well as internal organs dedicated to food and waste processing, although no kerbals has ever been seen to defecate or urinate. The latter suggests kerbals might not have blood and instead use another method of internal waste processing. For the same reason, it is not known if they are warm blooded or cold blooded. Kerbals have also never been observed to become sick, meaning they either have a very advanced immune system or the bacteria found in the Kerbol system simply never evolved to be hostile. Nothing is known about how Kerbals reproduce.

An interesting trait of kerbalkind is that they are incredibly resilient to long-duration space missions. This fact has become the subject of many theories about their physiology. Some believe kerbals are actually plants or even a species of intelligent mushroom, but this is considered unlikely by the presence of other many different kinds of other animals on Kerbin. What might be a viable explanation is that the kerbals, and perhaps even all animal life on kerbin, evolved from plants in the distant past. If this is the case, kerbals might actually be some kind of animal-plant hybrids that share the traits of both. This theory also offers a solution to the spaceflight paradox; kerbals are hibernators. When food and water become scarce (like on a long-distance trip to Eeloo), they enter a form of hibernation where much of their usual internal processes become reduced or even outright disabled. In stead of these animalistic processes, their plant-specific processes take over. The chlorophyll in their skin uses the carbon dioxide exhaled by their lungs combined with a source of (sun)light and water, and converts it into energy to be used by the kerbal. This would not provide enough energy for the kerbal to remain fully active, leading to the semi-conscious state that has been observed where they can stay seated in their spacecraft for years or even decades without objection. If this theory is indeed true, all kerbals would need to stay in hibernation indefinitely is a steady source of light and some sort of water reclamation system inside the spacecraft. Once they arrive at their destination, they can simply start consuming food again to give them the energy they need for their normal animal-specific processes. The fact that kerbals seemingly have no lifespan also indicates their internal organs (besides their eyes) do not degrade over time, nor does whatever system they use to store genetic information, making kerbals essentially immortal. This essentially means kerbals have the perfect physiology for deep-space exploration.

Not much is known about the psychology of kerbals and the structure of the kerbal society at large. They are often described as clumsy, silly or even stupid creatures, but the fact that they managed to build a space program and some very advanced technology seemingly refutes this to some extent. Kerbals are undeniably intelligent, both cognitively and emotionally. As such, there is some evidence that kerbals can form romantic relations and organizations with leadership structures. Kerbals are suited for labor, with many seen wandering about doing their jobs at the KSC. All rockets, parts and buildings for their space program are canonically built by the kerbals themselves, as are the missions you are given at [[Mission Control]]. The wide diversity of jobs and functions observed at the KSC is a strong indicator that kerbal society is complex, layered and widespread, which is why it is somewhat puzzling that there are no other buildings on the entirety of Kerbin except the island airfield. This has given rise to the theory that kerbals primarily live underground, but perhaps a more simple explanation is that covering the surface of Kerbin in cityscapes would wreck the performance of the game. There is strong evidence that kerbals were religious at some point in their history, with the god-like figure 'Kerbina' seemingly being an important religious figure or concept in the past and temples and pyramids being found on their planet. These seem to have become forgotten since. It is not known if this is still the case in the present day. What does seem to be obvious is that kerbals are very curious creatures and have a strong desire for exploration, leading them to ultimately set up the space program the player takes control of at the start of the game. Some of the notable achievement of Kerbalkind include splitting the atom, developing an artificial intelligence called [[P.A.I.G.E.]], and constructing rockets capable of reaching the [[Mun]]. Over the course of the game, scientists and researchers at the KSC use the new data being returned by the space program to invent ever more advanced technology, ultimately resulting in Kerbals becoming more technologically advanced than humans, being capable of interstellar travel.

In the lore of the game, the player embodies both the Mission Director at the KSC and the 'spirit' of the kerbals working for it. When they are in the VAB they embody the spirit of the engineering and construction teams at the KSC, when they are flying a rocket or plane they embody the commands from mission control and the pilots executing them, and when they take a kerbal on EVA they are outright controlling that Kerbals actions. When the player is controlling a probe core, it can be assumed they embody either the team that sent the commands to it or the on-board artificial intelligence controlling the vessel.

== Special Kerbals ==



=== Intercept Games staff ===
Several members and family members of the Intercept Games dev team have custom Kerbals present in the game. These Kerbals are modelled to look after their real- life counterparts and are easily recognizable by the first letter of their last name being added between their first name and 'Kerman' (Trigger is the only known exception to this). Every 40th Kerbal that spawns in the Kerbal Manager will be randomly chosen from the roster of all dev kerbals.<gallery>
File:Aaron L Kerman.png|Aaron L Kerman
File:ABEL A Kerman.png|ABEL A Kerman
File:Anth A Kerman.png|Anth A Kerman
File:Amaury E Kerman.png|Amaury E Kerman
File:Arzin C Kerman.png|Arzin C Kerman
File:Baebae J Kerman.png|Baebae J Kerman
File:Brian B Kerman.png|Brian B Kerman
File:Brooks K Kerman.png|Brooks K Kerman
File:Bryan D Kerman.png|Bryan D Kerman
File:Cecilia L Kerman.png|Cecilia L Kerman
File:Coop R Kerman.png|Coop R Kerman
File:Dan A Kerman.png|Dan A Kerman
File:Dana L Kerman.png|Dana L Kerman
File:Dana M Kerman.png|Dana M Kerman
File:Daniel S Kerman.png|Daniel S Kerman
File:Darrin K Kerman.png|Darrin K Kerman
File:Durkin L Kerman.png|Durkin L Kerman
File:Erin H Kerman.png|Erin H Kerman
File:Felipe P Kerman.png|Felipe P Kerman
File:Fer D Kerman.png|Fer D Kerman
File:Grayson K Kerman.png|Grayson K Kerman
File:Jamie P Kerman.png|Jamie P Kerman
File:Jay F Kerman.png|Jay F Kerman
File:John K Kerman.png|John K Kerman
File:Jon C Keran.png|Jon C Kerman
File:Joshua C Kerman.png|Joshua C Kerman
File:Kota C Kerman.png|Kota C Kerman
File:Lachlan R Kerman.png|Lachlan R Kerman
File:Levin S Kerman.png|Levin S Kerman
File:Mar I Kerman.png|Mar I Kerman
File:Marc A Kerman.png|Marc A Kerman
File:Marco S Kerman.png|Marco S Kerman
File:Mark J Kerman.png|Mark J Kerman
File:Mark Z Kerman.png|Mark Z Kerman
File:Matthew A Kerman.png|Matthew A Kerman
File:Michael C Kerman.png|Michael C Kerman
File:Mike B Kerman.png|Mike B Kerman
File:Mike S Kerman.png|Mike S Kerman
File:Milota E Kerman.png|Milota E Kerman
File:Ness K Kerman.png|Ness K Kerman
File:Patrick A Kerman.png|Patrick A Kerman
File:Paul Z Kerman.png|Paul Z Kerman
File:Steverino L Kerman.png|Steverino L Kerman
File:Tim C Kerman.png|Tim C Kerman
File:Tito R Kerman.png|Tito R Kerman
File:Trigger Kerman.png|Trigger Kerman
File:Vinny S Kerman.png|Vinny S Kerman
File:Zoe E Kerman.png|Zoe E Kerman
</gallery>

Kerbals

2025-07-05T17:39:06Z

TheSpacePeacock: /* Intercept Games staff */ added some more info on how dev kerbals work

funny little space frogs (will actually write later)

== Special Kerbals ==



=== Intercept Games staff ===
Several members and family members of the Intercept Games dev team have custom Kerbals present in the game. These Kerbals are modelled to look after their real- life counterparts and are easily recognizable by the first letter of their last name being added between their first name and 'Kerman' (Trigger is the only known exception to this). Every 30th Kerbal that spawns in the Crew Manager will be randomly chosen from the roster of all dev kerbals.<gallery>
File:Aaron L Kerman.png|Aaron L Kerman
File:ABEL A Kerman.png|ABEL A Kerman
File:Anth A Kerman.png|Anth A Kerman
File:Amaury E Kerman.png|Amaury E Kerman
File:Arzin C Kerman.png|Arzin C Kerman
File:Baebae J Kerman.png|Baebae J Kerman
File:Brian B Kerman.png|Brian B Kerman
File:Brooks K Kerman.png|Brooks K Kerman
File:Bryan D Kerman.png|Bryan D Kerman
File:Cecilia L Kerman.png|Cecilia L Kerman
File:Coop R Kerman.png|Coop R Kerman
File:Dan A Kerman.png|Dan A Kerman
File:Dana L Kerman.png|Dana L Kerman
File:Dana M Kerman.png|Dana M Kerman
File:Daniel S Kerman.png|Daniel S Kerman
File:Darrin K Kerman.png|Darrin K Kerman
File:Durkin L Kerman.png|Durkin L Kerman
File:Erin H Kerman.png|Erin H Kerman
File:Felipe P Kerman.png|Felipe P Kerman
File:Fer D Kerman.png|Fer D Kerman
File:Grayson K Kerman.png|Grayson K Kerman
File:Jamie P Kerman.png|Jamie P Kerman
File:Jay F Kerman.png|Jay F Kerman
File:John K Kerman.png|John K Kerman
File:Jon C Keran.png|Jon C Kerman
File:Joshua C Kerman.png|Joshua C Kerman
File:Kota C Kerman.png|Kota C Kerman
File:Lachlan R Kerman.png|Lachlan R Kerman
File:Levin S Kerman.png|Levin S Kerman
File:Mar I Kerman.png|Mar I Kerman
File:Marc A Kerman.png|Marc A Kerman
File:Marco S Kerman.png|Marco S Kerman
File:Mark J Kerman.png|Mark J Kerman
File:Mark Z Kerman.png|Mark Z Kerman
File:Matthew A Kerman.png|Matthew A Kerman
File:Michael C Kerman.png|Michael C Kerman
File:Mike B Kerman.png|Mike B Kerman
File:Mike S Kerman.png|Mike S Kerman
File:Milota E Kerman.png|Milota E Kerman
File:Ness K Kerman.png|Ness K Kerman
File:Patrick A Kerman.png|Patrick A Kerman
File:Paul Z Kerman.png|Paul Z Kerman
File:Steverino L Kerman.png|Steverino L Kerman
File:Tim C Kerman.png|Tim C Kerman
File:Tito R Kerman.png|Tito R Kerman
File:Trigger Kerman.png|Trigger Kerman
File:Vinny S Kerman.png|Vinny S Kerman
File:Zoe E Kerman.png|Zoe E Kerman
</gallery>

Kerbals

2025-07-05T17:28:43Z

TheSpacePeacock: /* Intercept Games staff */ fixed alphabetical order of dev kerbals

funny little space frogs (will actually write later)

== Special Kerbals ==



=== Intercept Games staff ===
Several members of Intercept Games have custom Kerbals present in the game which can be randomly chosen to appear in a player's save file.<gallery>
File:Aaron L Kerman.png|Aaron L Kerman
File:ABEL A Kerman.png|ABEL A Kerman
File:Anth A Kerman.png|Anth A Kerman
File:Amaury E Kerman.png|Amaury E Kerman
File:Arzin C Kerman.png|Arzin C Kerman
File:Baebae J Kerman.png|Baebae J Kerman
File:Brian B Kerman.png|Brian B Kerman
File:Brooks K Kerman.png|Brooks K Kerman
File:Bryan D Kerman.png|Bryan D Kerman
File:Cecilia L Kerman.png|Cecilia L Kerman
File:Coop R Kerman.png|Coop R Kerman
File:Dan A Kerman.png|Dan A Kerman
File:Dana L Kerman.png|Dana L Kerman
File:Dana M Kerman.png|Dana M Kerman
File:Daniel S Kerman.png|Daniel S Kerman
File:Darrin K Kerman.png|Darrin K Kerman
File:Durkin L Kerman.png|Durkin L Kerman
File:Erin H Kerman.png|Erin H Kerman
File:Felipe P Kerman.png|Felipe P Kerman
File:Fer D Kerman.png|Fer D Kerman
File:Grayson K Kerman.png|Grayson K Kerman
File:Jamie P Kerman.png|Jamie P Kerman
File:Jay F Kerman.png|Jay F Kerman
File:John K Kerman.png|John K Kerman
File:Jon C Keran.png|Jon C Kerman
File:Joshua C Kerman.png|Joshua C Kerman
File:Kota C Kerman.png|Kota C Kerman
File:Lachlan R Kerman.png|Lachlan R Kerman
File:Levin S Kerman.png|Levin S Kerman
File:Mar I Kerman.png|Mar I Kerman
File:Marc A Kerman.png|Marc A Kerman
File:Marco S Kerman.png|Marco S Kerman
File:Mark J Kerman.png|Mark J Kerman
File:Mark Z Kerman.png|Mark Z Kerman
File:Matthew A Kerman.png|Matthew A Kerman
File:Michael C Kerman.png|Michael C Kerman
File:Mike B Kerman.png|Mike B Kerman
File:Mike S Kerman.png|Mike S Kerman
File:Milota E Kerman.png|Milota E Kerman
File:Ness K Kerman.png|Ness K Kerman
File:Patrick A Kerman.png|Patrick A Kerman
File:Paul Z Kerman.png|Paul Z Kerman
File:Steverino L Kerman.png|Steverino L Kerman
File:Tim C Kerman.png|Tim C Kerman
File:Tito R Kerman.png|Tito R Kerman
File:Trigger Kerman.png|Trigger Kerman
File:Vinny S Kerman.png|Vinny S Kerman
File:Zoe E Kerman.png|Zoe E Kerman
</gallery>

Kerbals

2025-07-05T17:24:22Z

TheSpacePeacock: /* Intercept Games staff */ added missing dev kerbals

funny little space frogs (will actually write later)

== Special Kerbals ==



=== Intercept Games staff ===
Several members of Intercept Games have custom Kerbals present in the game which can be randomly chosen to appear in a player's save file.<gallery>
File:Aaron L Kerman.png|Aaron L Kerman
File:Amaury E Kerman.png|Amaury E Kerman
File:Arzin C Kerman.png|Arzin C Kerman
File:Baebae J Kerman.png|Baebae J Kerman
File:Brian B Kerman.png|Brian B Kerman
File:Brooks K Kerman.png|Brooks K Kerman
File:Bryan D Kerman.png|Bryan D Kerman
File:Cecilia L Kerman.png|Cecilia L Kerman
File:Coop R Kerman.png|Coop R Kerman
File:Dana L Kerman.png|Dana L Kerman
File:Dana M Kerman.png|Dana M Kerman
File:Daniel S Kerman.png|Daniel S Kerman
File:Durkin L Kerman.png|Durkin L Kerman
File:Erin H Kerman.png|Erin H Kerman
File:Felipe P Kerman.png|Felipe P Kerman
File:Fer D Kerman.png|Fer D Kerman
File:Jamie P Kerman.png|Jamie P Kerman
File:Jay F Kerman.png|Jay F Kerman
File:Jon C Keran.png|Jon C Kerman
File:Joshua C Kerman.png|Joshua C Kerman
File:Kota C Kerman.png|Kota C Kerman
File:Lachlan R Kerman.png|Lachlan R Kerman
File:Levin S Kerman.png|Levin S Kerman
File:Marco S Kerman.png|Marco S Kerman
File:Marc A Kerman.png|Marc A Kerman
File:Mark J Kerman.png|Mark J Kerman
File:Mark Z Kerman.png|Mark Z Kerman
File:Mar I Kerman.png|Mar I Kerman
File:Matthew A Kerman.png|Matthew A Kerman
File:Michael C Kerman.png|Michael C Kerman
File:Mike B Kerman.png|Mike B Kerman
File:Mike S Kerman.png|Mike S Kerman
File:Milota E Kerman.png|Milota E Kerman
File:Ness K Kerman.png|Ness K Kerman
File:Paul Z Kerman.png|Paul Z Kerman
File:Tim C Kerman.png|Tim C Kerman
File:Tito R Kerman.png|Tito R Kerman
File:Trigger Kerman.png|Trigger Kerman
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File:Steverino L Kerman.png|Steverino L Kerman
File:Patrick A Kerman.png|Patrick A Kerman
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File:Darrin K Kerman.png|Darrin K Kerman
File:Dan A Kerman.png|Dan A Kerman
File:Anth A Kerman.png|Anth A Kerman
File:ABEL A Kerman.png|ABEL A Kerman
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File:Zoe E Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:10:18Z

TheSpacePeacock: Zoe E Kerman

== Summary ==
Zoe E Kerman

File:Vinny S Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:10:05Z

TheSpacePeacock: Vinny S Kerman

== Summary ==
Vinny S Kerman

File:Steverino L Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:09:50Z

TheSpacePeacock: Steverino L Kerman

== Summary ==
Steverino L Kerman

File:Patrick A Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:07:33Z

TheSpacePeacock: Patrick A Kerman

== Summary ==
Patrick A Kerman

File:John K Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:04:45Z

TheSpacePeacock: John K Kerman

== Summary ==
John K Kerman

File:Grayson K Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:03:27Z

TheSpacePeacock: Grayson K Kerman

== Summary ==
Grayson K Kerman

File:Darrin K Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:02:38Z

TheSpacePeacock: Darrin K Kerman

== Summary ==
Darrin K Kerman

File:Dan A Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:01:30Z

TheSpacePeacock: Dan A Kerman

== Summary ==
Dan A Kerman

File:Anth A Kerman.png

2025-07-05T17:00:04Z

TheSpacePeacock: Anth A Kerman

== Summary ==
Anth A Kerman

File:ABEL A Kerman.png

2025-07-05T16:59:29Z

TheSpacePeacock: ABEL A Kerman

== Summary ==
ABEL A Kerman

Kerbolar system

2025-03-16T03:38:30Z

TheSpacePeacock: /* Celestial Bodies */

'''The Kerbolar''' (/ˌkɛrˈboʊ.lər/) '''system''' or simply '''the Kerbol system''' is the name of the planetary system in which Kerbin, the home planet of the Kerbals, is located. It consists of the star Kerbol, 7 planets and 9 moons.

== Celestial Bodies ==

* [[Kerbol]]
** [[Moho]]
** [[Eve]]
*** [[Gilly]]
** [[Kerbin]]
*** [[Mun]]
*** [[Minmus]]
** [[Duna]]
** [[Dres]]
** [[Jool]]
*** [[Laythe]]
*** [[Vall]]
*** [[Tylo]]
*** [[Bop]]
*** [[Pol]]
** [[Eeloo]]

== Trivia ==

* Some ingame texts erroneously refer to the Kerbol system as the 'Kerbollar system' (/ˌkɛrˈbɒ.lər/)
* The presence of models for Asteroids in the game's files seems to indicate the Kerbol system was originally supposed to have physical Asteroids like KSP1, but these were never implemented

Jool

2025-03-16T03:37:23Z

TheSpacePeacock:

'''Jool''' is the sixth planet and the largest planet in the [[kerbolar system]], and it's only Gas Giant. It is green in appearance, with swirling bands of clouds moving at deadly speeds. It has 5 moons, the most of any planet in the system, which are [[Laythe]], [[Vall]], [[Tylo]], [[Bop]] and [[Pol]] in order from closest to farthest from Jool.
== Synopsis ==
''"By far the flashiest planet in the Kerbollar system, Jool is a gas giant with massive gravitational pull and five moons. There is no land to land on and the atmospheric pressure destroys anything kerbals throw into its center; however, the upper layers of clouds are ripe for study and watercolor paintings."''

== Surface ==
why does it even have one? like seriously?

== Atmosphere ==
the atmosphere of jool is composed of hydrogen and helium with a significant amount of chlorine. the average molar mass of its atmosphere is 2.2 g mol. at the "datum" level temperatures on jool are about 200°C which possibly indicates that jool might be radiating more heat than it receives from kerbol. at around 90 000 meters, where the atmospheric pressure is equal to that of kerbin's, temperatures average at about 120°C . jool is well known for its intense green color. these vibrant greenish clouds are produced by chlorine gas being renewed by uv photolysis of atmospheric hydrogen chloride. it's possible that jool actually has clouds enriched in hydrochloric acid. without any land to slow down winds jool is home to intense winds of over 600 km h and is home to multiple raging storm system that can reach up to 1 500 km h. three of these storms are larger than kerbin itself.

most spacecraft will burn up and explode as they descend further into jool jool\'s atmosphere. it is likely that due to the immense pressure much of jool jool\'s internal structure is made of metallic hydrogen. this huge layer of metallic hydrogen produces jool jool\'s powerful magnetosphere.

== Magnetosphere ==
It's Massive

== Science Regions ==

=== orbital situations ===
class \"wikitable\" orbital situation altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 4 000 000 m - 2 455 985 185.42346 m 40x - low orbit 200 000 m - 4 000 000 m 50x - atmosphere 0 m - 200 000 m 180x

=== surface regions ===
as jool does not have a proper surface the surface regions are treated more as atmospheric regions and are determined solely by latitude. jool also does not have any discoverables for the very same reason.

class \"wikitable\" surface region science multiplier - northern circle 180x from atmosphere - northern tropic 180x from atmosphere - equator 180x from atmosphere - southern tropic 180x from atmosphere - southern circle 180x from atmosphere

== Trivia ==

* Jool has a surface for some godforsaken reason.
* Did we mention its stupid for Jool to have a surface?
* Before the implementation of entry heating in 0.2.0, it was quite easy to reach and land on Jool's surface. There are no confirmed cases of people making it back to orbit, though

== Version History ==
[[0.1.1.0]]

* Updated clouds.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

Moho

2025-03-16T03:34:25Z

TheSpacePeacock: /* Synopsis */

Moho is the innermost planet of the [[Kerbolar system]]. Its orbit is very eccentric and inclined making it a difficult planet to intercept. It also has no moons or atmosphere and functions as the analogue for the real life planet Mercury. It is the 3rd smallest planet in the Kerbolar system after [[Eeloo]] and [[Dres]] . It is home to the famous "Mohole". In the tracking station it is erroneously said to be tidally locked; it however has a solar day that is approximately 20.83 [[Kerbin]] days longer than its year.

== Synopsis ==
''"Most Moho missions crumble early on because of the logistics. It zips along an inclined eccentric orbit making interception a nightmare. If you make it into Moho's SOI there's no atmosphere for aerobraking and there's severe heat on its sunny side due to it being tidally locked with Kerbol. But imagine beholding those craters in person!"''

== Surface ==
Moho has a brown rocky surface that is pockmarked by impact craters. It is similar in appearance to the Mun with the notable differences of being brown in color and lacking any [[wikipedia:Lunar_mare|mares]]. In the southern hemisphere a crater of gigantic proportions known as degraded crater is clearly visible. Impacts from Moho-crossing [[wikipedia:Asteroid|asteroids]] and [[wikipedia:Sungrazing_comet|sungrazing comets]] are believed to be responsible for the majority of the myriad of craters scarring the surface of Moho. Some of these craters are almost as old as Moho itself. The planet currently does not have significant seismic activity and is thus considered not geologically active. Due to its extremely long [[wikipedia:Solar_time|solar day]], lack of atmosphere and proximity to Kerbol, Moho's surface temperature fluctuations are among the most extreme in the Kerbolar system. The daytime surface temperature can reach up to a blistering 438 C while temperatures plummet to a frigid -180 C at night. This extreme temperature flux causes rocks on the surface to become brittle and shattered. Stellar radiation from Kerbol is high on the daytime side. The surface composition is made up of [[wikipedia:Quartz|quartz]], [[wikipedia:Feldspar|feldspar]], [[wikipedia:Mica|mica]], [[wikipedia:Amphibole|amphibole]], [[wikipedia:Pyroxene|pyroxene]], [[wikipedia:Olivine|olivine]], [[wikipedia:Iron_ore|ferrous ore]], [[wikipedia:Sulfur|sulfur]], and other trace minerals. It is similar to that of the Mun but with much higher concentrations of ferrous ore and sulfur. This ferrous ore is also present in the many rocks and boulders scattered over the surface. The high percentage of [[wikipedia:Iron|iron]] in Moho's composition makes it one of the densest planets in its system. Moho's surface topography is varied; the lowlands range from hilly to relatively flat while the highlands can be steep and mountainous. Steep craters are the biggest threat to those attempting to land on this world.

=== The Mohole ===
The Mohole is a surface feature on Moho present near its north pole. It consists of a deep [[wikipedia:Sinkhole|sinkhole]] with a flat bottom. The Mohole has its origins in ksp1, where it first appeared as a terrain glitch that was widely accepted by the community at the time to be a feature. It later received its own biome and was called the "northern sinkhole". In KSP2 it is an intentional addition. The flat terrain at the bottom of the Mohole makes it suitable for landings, but one has to be careful not to crash into the steep cliff walls on descent.

=== Degraded crater ===
This surface feature covers a significant portion of Moho's southern hemisphere and is easily visible from orbit. When approaching Moho it is this crater that is responsible for the "feeling of being watched" often experienced among the Kerbal crew. It is a very large [[wikipedia:Multi-ringed_basin|multi-ringed impact basin]] believed to be the result of a small planetoid smashing into the planet at a speed of over 10,000 m/s. Carbon dating reveals this impact must have happened over 2.5 billion years ago. This event left a significant portion of the surface melted possibly for centuries. This is evidenced by the solidified lava fields still present inside the basin. Faint tremors can still be experienced in the basin to this day owning to a molten hot spot trapped deep underneath the basaltic floor. Theories exist that this impact was much more energetic than is apparent at first glance and is responsible for Moho's anomalously high average density (even after accounting for the downscaling of sizes and distances in the KSP franchise) as well as its inclined and eccentric orbit. This theory remains unconfirmed at this time. The Basin's morphology is complex; it has a tight peak ring resembling a central peak at its center followed by alternating terraces and further peak rings until reaching the slumped crater rim. There is currently no consensus on how this type of impact morphology comes to be. It is notable that the presence of a central peak-like mountain range is unusual for a multi-ringed basin. The basin floor contains multiple smaller craters itself caused by more recent impacts. The entire basin measures approximately 384 km across, making it one of the largest impact sites in the Kerbolar system. Small amounts of radiation are detectable in the rocks and boulders found in the basin, but these are likely not native to it and rather the result of [[wikipedia:Ejecta#Planetary_geology|ejecta]] from younger craters nearby. The epicenter is located at roughly -28 lat -82 long.

=== Concentric crater ===
This large [[wikipedia:Concentric_crater_fill|concentric crater]] is located just west of degraded crater. It is a [[wikipedia:Peak_ring|peak ring crater]] measuring 76 km in diameter, meaning it has a single roughly circular mountain range inside the crater rim. This differentiates it from its much larger neighbor which has multiple of these 'peak ring' mountain ranges and is thus classified as a multi-ringed basin. Both are examples of [[wikipedia:Complex_crater|complex craters]] . Data suggests its formation was the result of a high energy impact that happened over a billion years ago. The composition of the ground in this crater shows no meaningful traces of radiation and consists of 70% ferrous ore and 30% silicate minerals, suggesting the impactor was an iron-rich asteroid. The crater's namesake concentric ring was formed when mass ejected from this impact smashed back down into the surface creating a second impact event inside the crater left by the initial one. It is said to have the highest walls out of any recorded crater but this has not been officially confirmed. Its epicenter is located around -28 lat -129 long.

== Magnetosphere ==
Moho does have a tiny magnetic field, but it is powerless to stop the intense radiation it receives by Kerbol from reaching its surface.

== Science regions ==
Moho has four surface regions: Lowlands, Highlands, Concentric crater, and Degraded crater. Moho can be a decent but hard to reach location for mid to late game science collection due to its high Δv requirement from Kerbin. Returning samples from this world may prove a challenge and should only be attempted by experienced players.

== Discoverables ==
It's breaking mo-heart to see this section is empty for now...

== Version history ==

[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.

* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Terrain scatter updates.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

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Jool

2025-03-16T03:34:08Z

TheSpacePeacock:

'''Jool''' is the sixth planet and the largest planet in the [[kerbolar system]], and it's only Gas Giant. It is green in appearance, with swirling bands of clouds moving at deadly speeds.
== Synopsis ==
''"By far the flashiest planet in the Kerbollar system, Jool is a gas giant with massive gravitational pull and five moons. There is no land to land on and the atmospheric pressure destroys anything kerbals throw into its center; however, the upper layers of clouds are ripe for study and watercolor paintings."''

== Surface ==
why does it even have one? like seriously?

== Atmosphere ==
the atmosphere of jool is composed of hydrogen and helium with a significant amount of chlorine. the average molar mass of its atmosphere is 2.2 g mol. at the "datum" level temperatures on jool are about 200°C which possibly indicates that jool might be radiating more heat than it receives from kerbol. at around 90 000 meters, where the atmospheric pressure is equal to that of kerbin's, temperatures average at about 120°C . jool is well known for its intense green color. these vibrant greenish clouds are produced by chlorine gas being renewed by uv photolysis of atmospheric hydrogen chloride. it's possible that jool actually has clouds enriched in hydrochloric acid. without any land to slow down winds jool is home to intense winds of over 600 km h and is home to multiple raging storm system that can reach up to 1 500 km h. three of these storms are larger than kerbin itself.

most spacecraft will burn up and explode as they descend further into jool jool\'s atmosphere. it is likely that due to the immense pressure much of jool jool\'s internal structure is made of metallic hydrogen. this huge layer of metallic hydrogen produces jool jool\'s powerful magnetosphere.

== Magnetosphere ==
It's Massive

== Science Regions ==

=== orbital situations ===
class \"wikitable\" orbital situation altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 4 000 000 m - 2 455 985 185.42346 m 40x - low orbit 200 000 m - 4 000 000 m 50x - atmosphere 0 m - 200 000 m 180x

=== surface regions ===
as jool does not have a proper surface the surface regions are treated more as atmospheric regions and are determined solely by latitude. jool also does not have any discoverables for the very same reason.

class \"wikitable\" surface region science multiplier - northern circle 180x from atmosphere - northern tropic 180x from atmosphere - equator 180x from atmosphere - southern tropic 180x from atmosphere - southern circle 180x from atmosphere

== Trivia ==

* Jool has a surface for some godforsaken reason.
* Did we mention its stupid for Jool to have a surface?
* Before the implementation of entry heating in 0.2.0, it was quite easy to reach and land on Jool's surface. There are no confirmed cases of people making it back to orbit, though

== Version History ==
[[0.1.1.0]]

* Updated clouds.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

Jool

2025-03-16T03:32:23Z

TheSpacePeacock: incorporated recovered text

'''Jool''' is the sixth planet and the largest planet in the [[kerbolar system]], and it's only Gas Giant. It is green in appearance, with swirling bands of clouds moving at deadly speeds.
== Synopsis ==
''"By far the flashiest planet in the Kerbollar system, Jool is a gas giant with massive gravitational pull and five moons. There is no land to land on and the atmospheric pressure destroys anything kerbals throw into its center; however, the upper layers of clouds are ripe for study and watercolor paintings."''

== Surface ==
why does it even have one? like seriously?

== Atmosphere ==
the atmosphere of jool is composed of hydrogen and helium with a significant amount of chlorine. the average molar mass of its atmosphere is 2.2 g mol. at the "datum" level temperatures on jool are about 200°C which possibly indicates that jool might be radiating more heat than it receives from kerbol. at around 90 000 meters, where the atmospheric pressure is equal to that of kerbin's, temperatures average at about 120°C . jool is well known for its intense green color. these vibrant greenish clouds are produced by chlorine gas being renewed by uv photolysis of atmospheric hydrogen chloride. it's possible that jool actually has clouds enriched in hydrochloric acid. without any land to slow down winds jool is home to intense winds of over 600 km h and is home to multiple raging storm system that can reach up to 1 500 km h. three of these storms are larger than kerbin itself.

most spacecraft will burn up and explode as they descend further into jool jool\'s atmosphere. it is likely that due to the immense pressure much of jool jool\'s internal structure is made of metallic hydrogen. this huge layer of metallic hydrogen produces jool jool\'s powerful magnetosphere.

== Magnetosphere ==
It's Massive

== Science Regions ==

=== orbital situations ===
class \"wikitable\" orbital situation altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 4 000 000 m - 2 455 985 185.42346 m 40x - low orbit 200 000 m - 4 000 000 m 50x - atmosphere 0 m - 200 000 m 180x surface regions surface regions surface regions as jool does not have a proper surface the surface regions are treated more as atmospheric regions and are determined solely by latitude. jool also does not have any discoverables for the very same reason. class \"wikitable\" surface region science multiplier - northern circle 180x from atmosphere - northern tropic 180x from atmosphere - equator 180x from atmosphere - southern tropic 180x from atmosphere - southern circle 180x from atmosphere gallery gallery gallery joolandspaceshipksp2.jpg image of a spacecraft docked to a station near jool in ksp 2 version history version history version history 0.1.1.0 * updated clouds. 0.1.0.0 * initial release.

== Trivia ==

* Jool has a surface for some godforsaken reason.
* Did we mention its stupid for Jool to have a surface?
* Before the implementation of entry heating in 0.2.0, it was quite easy to reach and land on Jool's surface. There are no confirmed cases of people making it back to orbit, though

== Version History ==
once upon a time, there was... Jool

Eeloo

2025-03-16T03:25:40Z

TheSpacePeacock:

'''Eeloo''' is a dwarf planet and is the outermost celestial body of the [[Kerbol system]]. it has no moons or atmosphere and functions as the analogue for the real life dwarf planet pluto. it is an icy world with an elliptical inclined orbit that intercepts [[Jool]]'s orbit. The two planets are locked in a 3-2 resonance ,which coupled with their different inclinations ensures they cannot collide. eeloo's distant eccentric and inclined orbit in addition to its low gravity make encounters challenging. its distance from kerbin also tends to make missions very lengthy. eeloo's eccentric orbit means that at specific points it is incredibly close to jool and in fact that for brief periods is closer to the sun than jool.

== Synopsis ==
"Eeloo is Kerbol's most distant orbiting body. this dwarf planet seems to enjoy its lonely highly eccentric orbit, though it does dip into Jool's for brief visits. missions here are costly given eeloo's orbit low gravity lack of atmosphere and spotty solar power potential. even so the difficult trip is worth it to see the frozen cliffs up close"

== Surface ==
the surface of eeloo is relatively smooth and covered in greenish-white ice with deep canyons exposing the brownish rock below. a few craters are visible but not nearly as one might expect for a body without an atmosphere suggesting the ice on the surface is subject to erosion of some sort.

== Science Regions ==
Eeloo has four surface regions and it has the highest scientific multiplier of any celestial body in the kerbolar system. eve has a similar multiplier, but its higher surface region count give it a higher total science yield than eeloo. eeloo is the third most science-rich celestial body behind dres and eve.

'''orbital situations'''

class \"fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 60 000 m - 119 082 941u82e647811 50u82e0 - low orbit 0 m - 60 000 m 70u82e0 surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - great rift 200u82e0 - ice fields 200u82e0 - canyons 200u82e0 - craters 200u82e0

== Discoverables ==
they exist, we think

== Trivia ==

* Eeloo is the friendliest of the planets, as it always greets you when you hover over it in map view

== Version History ==
[[0.2.2.0]]

* Innitial unrelease.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Innitial release.

Eeloo

2025-03-16T03:24:18Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed page, still need attention

'''Eeloo''' is a dwarf planet and is the outermost celestial body of the kerbol system. it has no moons or atmosphere and functions as the analogue for the real life dwarf planet pluto. it is an icy world with an elliptical inclined orbit that intercepts jool 's orbit. The two planets are locked in a 3-2 resonance ,which coupled with their different inclinations ensures they cannot collide. eeloo's distant eccentric and inclined orbit in addition to its low gravity make encounters challenging. its distance from kerbin also tends to make missions very lengthy. eeloo's eccentric orbit means that at specific points it is incredibly close to jool and in fact that for brief periods is closer to the sun than jool.

== Synopsis ==
"Eeloo is Kerbol's most distant orbiting body. this dwarf planet seems to enjoy its lonely highly eccentric orbit, though it does dip into Jool's for brief visits. missions here are costly given eeloo's orbit low gravity lack of atmosphere and spotty solar power potential. even so the difficult trip is worth it to see the frozen cliffs up close"

== Surface ==
the surface of eeloo is relatively smooth and covered in greenish-white ice with deep canyons exposing the brownish rock below. a few craters are visible but not nearly as one might expect for a body without an atmosphere suggesting the ice on the surface is subject to erosion of some sort.

== Science Regions ==
Eeloo has four surface regions and it has the highest scientific multiplier of any celestial body in the kerbolar system. eve has a similar multiplier, but its higher surface region count give it a higher total science yield than eeloo. eeloo is the third most science-rich celestial body behind dres and eve.

'''orbital situations'''

class \"fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 60 000 m - 119 082 941u82e647811 50u82e0 - low orbit 0 m - 60 000 m 70u82e0 surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - great rift 200u82e0 - ice fields 200u82e0 - canyons 200u82e0 - craters 200u82e0

== Discoverables ==
they exist, we think

== Trivia ==

* Eeloo is the friendliest of the planets, as it always greets you when you hover over it in map view

== Version History ==
[[0.2.2.0]]

* Innitial unrelease.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Innitial release.

Jool

2025-03-16T03:16:42Z

TheSpacePeacock: made the page and template, subject to non-jokeful info at a later point

Jool is the 6th planet of the [[Kerbolar system]], and it's only Gas Giant. It is green in appearance, with swirling bands of clouds moving at deadly speeds.

== Synopsis ==
''<u>*missing- last seen in the hands of Tarmac Tom*</u>''

== Surface ==
why does it even have one? like seriously?

== Atmosphere ==
composed of gas, rumored to be smelly. will set you on fire and simultaneously crush you into a raisin if you go to deep. not sponsored by Skrite's Cosmic Lemonades.

== Science Regions ==
much Science, very wow

== Trivia ==

* Jool has a surface for some godforsaken reason.
* Did we mention its stupid for Jool to have a surface?
* Before the implementation of entry heating in 0.2.0, it was quite easy to reach and land on Jool's surface. There are no confirmed cases of people making it back to orbit, though

== Version History ==
once upon a time, there was... Jool

Minmus

2025-03-16T03:09:40Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed page, also need redoing later

'''Minmus''' is a small moon orbiting [[kerbin]] as well as the smaller sibling of the the [[mun]]. from kerbin it can be seen as a tiny greenish dot in the sky. minmus minmus\'s surface is covered in flat plains of glass between rocky highlands. minmus has a slightly glossy appearance which makes it look somewhat icy. its slightly inclined orbit makes it more challenging to intercept than the mun but requires overall less delta-v to reach its surface. two primary missions are focused on minmus. they involve placing a probe in orbit around minmus to resolve a signal found on its surface followed by an investigation of the minmus monument.

== Synopsis ==
K''erbin's second moon minmus was long overlooked as most believed it was only a dead pixel or dust much like gilly. despite the challenges of visiting it in its slightly inclined orbit scientists were eager to study minmus fascinating geology especially after seeing its impossible ice-like surface. further analysis led researchers to conclude that the "ice" is actually glass, much to the dismay of minmus's mystic crunch milkshakes.''

== Surface ==
minmus's surface is very strange. the mint-colored surface is made of crushed silicon and shocked quartz giving it its strange glossy appearance. only trace amounts of water ice have been found on minmus but probably not enough to sustain a colony of kerbals . the flat plains or "sheet ice" of minmus are almost purely glass composed mainly of silicon and quartz which has been melted and solidified over many thousands of years. the plains have a dark greenish-blue color mainly due to how light is scattered by the surface. there are relatively few impact craters on minmus and they seem to be much smoother than the ones on the mun. the process behind this observation is not entirely clear. like the mun it experiences dramatic temperature variations throughout its day. origin origin origin some theories regarding minmus minmus\'s origin is that it may have either formed naturally around kerbin or was captured later on. based on the bizarre geology of minmus it it\'s more likely that it was captured around kerbin kerbin\'s gravity. since it lacks any ice or dust particles escaping from it minmus probably does not have a cometary origin.

== Science Regions ==

=== Orbital Situations ===
class \"fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 30 000 m - 2 247 428u82e4 m 14x - low orbit 0 - 30 000 m 16x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - arctic ice 8x - craters 8x - sheet ice 8x - snowdrifts 8x

== Discoverables ==
The minmus monument is the second important location visited in exploration mode. the monument depicts a non-kerbal intelligent species and it seems to be built from the surrounding material. the identity of the figure is not known yet.

class \"fandom-table\" discoverable science multiplier - monument 12x - teetering rock 12x

== Trivia ==

* in ksp1 minmus was originally an icy moon with frozen lakes and high mesas. since the ksp2 devs could not figure out how an icy composition would be possible at minmus's distance from kerbol without the ice sublimating and escaping while keeping its characteristic icy look they decided on a more exotic surface composition.
* the names of the surface regions of minmus allude to it being icy or snowy. this is probably in reference to how kerbals initially believed that minmus is icy and the names therefore must have stuck since.
* minmus is one of the only two moons that are not tidally locked to their parent planet, the other being [[gilly]].

== Version History ==
Minmus? Minmust be new here

Mun

2025-03-16T03:03:01Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed page. much like Eve, needs a better look at at some point

'''The''' '''Mun''', or simply '''Mun''', is the innermost and largest moon of [[Kerbin]]. it is the larger sibling of Kerbin's other moon, [[Minmus]]. the mun does not have an atmosphere and has one-sixth the surface gravity of kerbin. the surface is gray and barren saturated in craters of various sizes. darker-colored mare are especially prominent on the near kerbin-facing side of the mun. due to its proximity to kerbin its low surface gravity and lack of atmosphere it is one of the most accessible celestial bodies for early-game exploration. its gravitational influence can also be used to perform gravity assists around and outside of the kerbin system into interplanetary space. three primary missions are focused on the mun. the first one focuses on achieving an orbit around the mun the second one on landing on the mun and the third on investigating the munar signal.

== Synopsis ==
Kerbin's closest extrakerbestrial body the mun is a prime destination for early space missions. its orbital inclination and eccentricity match kerbin's, so munar transfers are as easy as forgetting ladders explore the scars of impact collisions and ancient tectonic activity on its surface or give it a wave as your vessel slingshots past it into the rest of the system.

== Surface ==
The mun's surface can be divided into two broad regions: the light gray munar highlands and the dark gray mare. much of the munar highlands is covered in a thin layer of dusty regolith and is made predominantly of some form of intrusive igneous rock composed of mostly feldspar. traces of pyroxene ilmenite magnetite and olivine are also mixed into the highland rocks. the highlands is heavily saturated in craters which range in size from a few meters to hundreds of meters in diameter. the mare are mostly made of basaltic rock. the low density of craters in the mare suggests that the mare were once vast lava plains that cooled off geologically recently. some notable regions of the mun mun\'s surface are the mare eyes and the rayed crater. the mare eyes are spots in some of the mare on the mun that resemble eyes as their name would suggest. they have a similar color and composition to the highlands. they were likely formed from asteroid impacts that hurled up ejecta while the mare were still molten. the rayed crater, located near the far side of the mun is an impact crater with rays that stretch for hundreds of kilometers in all directions. it has a nearly whitish color due to lower concentrations of iron oxide. the surface experiences dramatic temperature variations due to the lack of an atmosphere to maintain or regulate heat from the incoming radiation from kerbol . temperatures can range from over 125°C on the day side to nearly -200°C on the night side and permanently shaded craters.

the mun was possibly formed from a massive impact between kerbin and a large protoplanet many billions of years ago. the ejecta from the impact entered into orbit around kerbin and coalesced into the mun. very faint magnetic signatures near the mun mun\'s poles suggest that the mun mun\'s core might still be partially molten from this violent event.

== Science Regions ==
the space around the mun has a higher science multiplier than the surface of the mun.

=== Orbital Situations ===
class \"fandom-table\" orbital situation altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 60 000 m - 2 429 599u82e1 m 10x - low orbit 0 m - 60 000 m 14x surface regions surface regions surface regions the mun has five surface science regions. the highlands and mare regions take up a vast majority of the surface. class \"fandom-table\" surface region science multiplier - craters 6x - highlands 6x - mare 6x - mare eye 6x - rayed crater 6x

== Discoverables ==
'''spoilers''' the first monument important to the story of exploration mode is found on the mun. - discoverable science multiplier - arches 8x - monument 8x - mun mound 8x - mun-or-bust site 8x

== Trivia ==

* based on science reports, the mun technically does has an atmosphere but it is extremely tenuous. the density of the atmosphere is less than 1 000 000 molecules per cubic centimeter. since it is so incredibly thin it is effectively a vacuum.
* the mun-or-bust site discoverable is a reference to the crashed lander from the ksp1 main menu screen.
* some people believe the Mun's propper name is 'Mün', based on the writing on the previously mentioned crashed lander that features on KSP1's main menu screen

== Version History ==
if only we knew..

Kerbal Space Center

2025-03-16T02:50:43Z

TheSpacePeacock:

The Kerbal Space Center (KSC) is the hub of all space activity on [[Kerbin]]. It has existed for many years and gone through many iterations. Today it is a vast complex of administrative buildings, parking lots and, ofcourse, the iconic VAB. The KSC features 4 launch pads and 4 landing zones, aswell as 2 parallel runways.

Kerbal Space Center

2025-03-16T02:50:25Z

TheSpacePeacock:

The Kerbal Space Center is the hub of all space activity on Kerbin. It has existed for many years and gone through many iterations. Today it is a vast complex of administrative buildings, parking lots and, ofcourse, the iconic VAB. The KSC features 4 launch pads and 4 landing zones, aswell as 2 parallel runways.

Kerbal Space Center

2025-03-16T02:49:59Z

TheSpacePeacock: created page for the KSC

The Kerbal Space Center is the hub of all space activity on Kerbin. It has existed for many years and gone through many iterations. Today it is a vast complex of administrative buildings, parking lots and the iconic VAB. The KSC features 4 launch pads and 4 landing zones, aswell as 2 parallel runways.

Kerbin

2025-03-16T02:47:55Z

TheSpacePeacock: /* Oceans */

{{Infobox celestial body}}
Kerbin is the third planet in the [[Kerbolar system]], the home planet of Kerbalkind, location of the [[Kerbal Space Center|KSC]], and the starting point of any space program. It is the third-largest planet in the Kerbolar system. It has a breathable oxygen atmosphere, large oceans of liquid water, and huge landmasses with a wide variety of biomes. Kerbin has two moons, the [[Mun]] and [[Minmus]].

== Synopsis ==
''Even as rockets and probes escape its atmosphere for deep space exploration, there is still much to appreciate about this vibrant world. Its vast oceans, deserts, forests, and plains coat the surface in lively beauty. Its moons, Mun and Minmus, swirl silently above it. Kerbalkind is fortunate to call this pale blue planet their home.''

== Surface ==
Kerbin's surface is among the most diverse in the Kerbolar system. Along with large saltwater oceans that moderate the climate of the planet local surface conditions range from icy wastelands through temperate grasslands to extremely hot and dry deserts. It is the only planet in the Kerbolar system that has vegetation and multicellular life. much of Kerbin's surface is mountainous which suggest that it is very tectonically active and has a molten iron core. aside from Kerbals Kerbin is home to hundreds of different plant and animal species notably kapybaras that roam its grasslands and Kerbugs that can often be seen playing their saxophones at the KSC.

== Atmosphere ==
Kerbin's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen with small amounts of argon and trace amounts of carbon dioxide water and other greenhouse gases. the average molar mass of the atmosphere is 28.9644 g mol and temperatures average at about 288.15 k 15 u8c2b0c . the atmosphere tends to get colder with increasing altitude and decreasing density. there are local variations in composition and aerosol presence depending on the local conditions. for instance there are high amounts of pollen in the grassland and highland regions due to the widespread presence of grasses flowers and trees. desert regions have almost no water vapor in the atmosphere corresponding with a low humidity. near the beaches sand and salt are present in the air due to the proximity to the ocean. the weather on Kerbin is fairly clement. below the tropopause a layer of low-altitude fluffy cumulus clouds is often present which causes the skies on Kerbin to vary tremendously in cloud cover. the clouds on Kerbin are located at an altitude of about 2 000 meters.

== Oceans ==
Kerbin's oceans are made of liquid water as the temperatures and atmospheric density on Kerbin permit water to exist in vast quantities. by volume the oceans on Kerbin are about 96 liquid water 4 salt and a tiny percentage of organic and inorganic substances. warm and cold currents along the ocean floors help moderate the climates of Kerbin. the mun contributes heavily to the tides on Kerbin's oceans. minmus also produces a tide but due to its larger distance and smaller mass it is stated to be nearly negligible. at the ocean bottoms water temperatures are close to freezing and higher in salinity than the ocean surface. the surface of the ocean bottom is mainly sand and broken shell fragments along with some organic matter. concentrations of potassium-40 raise the radiation levels above expected levels at this depth. it may have originated from deep within Kerbin's interior brought to the surface via hydrothermal vents.

== Magnetosphere ==
Kerbin has a relatively powerful magnetic field which blocks out harmful solar radiation from Kerbol and aids in making Kerbin an ideal world for life. its magnetosphere is among the most powerful in the Kerbolar system dwarfed only by jool jool\'s and Kerbol's and it extends even beyond minmus. its rapid rotation rate and molten iron core are likely the cause of Kerbin's extremely powerful magnetic field.

== Science Regions ==
The [[Science]] available in Kerbin's sphere of influence is readily available early in a campaign, generally enough to unlock a handful of Tier 2 research nodes without revisiting Kerbin's moons for multiple biomes. Kerbin is the target body for the most number of [[missions]] in the game.

Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best. orbital situations orbital situations orbital situations class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 150 000 m - 84 159 286 m 12x - low orbit 70 000 m - 150 000 m 6x - atmosphere 0 m - 70 000 m 1x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - grasslands 1x - water 1x - ice 1x - mountains 1x - desert 1x - highlands 1x - beach 1x

== Discoverables ==
There are five discoverables spread around Kerbin's surface. two secondary missions are focused on two of these discoverables kapy rock and stargazer point. they award more science than everywhere else on Kerbin aside from being in orbit around it. the KSC is counted as a discoverable location on its own as it is a small but important location on Kerbin. however it rewards as much as science as the surface regions of Kerbin due to being the starting location of any launch. class \"fandom-table\" discoverable science multiplier - kapy rock 2x - stargazer point 2x - Kerbal space center 1x - Kerb-2 summit 2x - the lost center 2x

== Version history ==
[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.
* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.5.0]]

* Updated atmospheric scattering.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Improved distribution of rock scatter objects on surface.

* Height fog added.

* Fixed plants rendering incorrectly.

[[0.1.1.0]]

* Fixed atmosphere disappearing when viewed from Mun's SoI.

* Updated foliage.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

[[index.php?title=Category:Planets]]

Kerbin

2025-03-16T02:47:18Z

TheSpacePeacock: added missing Oceans header

{{Infobox celestial body}}
Kerbin is the third planet in the [[Kerbolar system]], the home planet of Kerbalkind, location of the [[Kerbal Space Center|KSC]], and the starting point of any space program. It is the third-largest planet in the Kerbolar system. It has a breathable oxygen atmosphere, large oceans of liquid water, and huge landmasses with a wide variety of biomes. Kerbin has two moons, the [[Mun]] and [[Minmus]].

== Synopsis ==
''Even as rockets and probes escape its atmosphere for deep space exploration, there is still much to appreciate about this vibrant world. Its vast oceans, deserts, forests, and plains coat the surface in lively beauty. Its moons, Mun and Minmus, swirl silently above it. Kerbalkind is fortunate to call this pale blue planet their home.''

== Surface ==
Kerbin's surface is among the most diverse in the Kerbolar system. Along with large saltwater oceans that moderate the climate of the planet local surface conditions range from icy wastelands through temperate grasslands to extremely hot and dry deserts. It is the only planet in the Kerbolar system that has vegetation and multicellular life. much of Kerbin's surface is mountainous which suggest that it is very tectonically active and has a molten iron core. aside from Kerbals Kerbin is home to hundreds of different plant and animal species notably kapybaras that roam its grasslands and Kerbugs that can often be seen playing their saxophones at the KSC.

== Atmosphere ==
Kerbin's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen with small amounts of argon and trace amounts of carbon dioxide water and other greenhouse gases. the average molar mass of the atmosphere is 28.9644 g mol and temperatures average at about 288.15 k 15 u8c2b0c . the atmosphere tends to get colder with increasing altitude and decreasing density. there are local variations in composition and aerosol presence depending on the local conditions. for instance there are high amounts of pollen in the grassland and highland regions due to the widespread presence of grasses flowers and trees. desert regions have almost no water vapor in the atmosphere corresponding with a low humidity. near the beaches sand and salt are present in the air due to the proximity to the ocean. the weather on Kerbin is fairly clement. below the tropopause a layer of low-altitude fluffy cumulus clouds is often present which causes the skies on Kerbin to vary tremendously in cloud cover. the clouds on Kerbin are located at an altitude of about 2 000 meters. oceans oceans oceans Kerbin's oceans are made of liquid water as the temperatures and atmospheric density on Kerbin permit water to exist in vast quantities. by volume the oceans on Kerbin are about 96 liquid water 4 salt and a tiny percentage of organic and inorganic substances. warm and cold currents along the ocean floors help moderate the climates of Kerbin. the mun contributes heavily to the tides on Kerbin's oceans. minmus also produces a tide but due to its larger distance and smaller mass it is stated to be nearly negligible. at the ocean bottoms water temperatures are close to freezing and higher in salinity than the ocean surface. the surface of the ocean bottom is mainly sand and broken shell fragments along with some organic matter. concentrations of potassium-40 raise the radiation levels above expected levels at this depth. it may have originated from deep within Kerbin's interior brought to the surface via hydrothermal vents.

== Oceans ==
A significant porion of Kerbin's surface is covered by liquid water oceans. These are confirmed to have fish (also called Kish) in them. Since the For Science! update, parts have buoyancy physics which enables to player to build boats and launch them from the KSC's port.

== Magnetosphere ==
Kerbin has a relatively powerful magnetic field which blocks out harmful solar radiation from Kerbol and aids in making Kerbin an ideal world for life. its magnetosphere is among the most powerful in the Kerbolar system dwarfed only by jool jool\'s and Kerbol's and it extends even beyond minmus. its rapid rotation rate and molten iron core are likely the cause of Kerbin's extremely powerful magnetic field.

== Science Regions ==
The [[Science]] available in Kerbin's sphere of influence is readily available early in a campaign, generally enough to unlock a handful of Tier 2 research nodes without revisiting Kerbin's moons for multiple biomes. Kerbin is the target body for the most number of [[missions]] in the game.

Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best. orbital situations orbital situations orbital situations class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 150 000 m - 84 159 286 m 12x - low orbit 70 000 m - 150 000 m 6x - atmosphere 0 m - 70 000 m 1x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - grasslands 1x - water 1x - ice 1x - mountains 1x - desert 1x - highlands 1x - beach 1x

== Discoverables ==
There are five discoverables spread around Kerbin's surface. two secondary missions are focused on two of these discoverables kapy rock and stargazer point. they award more science than everywhere else on Kerbin aside from being in orbit around it. the KSC is counted as a discoverable location on its own as it is a small but important location on Kerbin. however it rewards as much as science as the surface regions of Kerbin due to being the starting location of any launch. class \"fandom-table\" discoverable science multiplier - kapy rock 2x - stargazer point 2x - Kerbal space center 1x - Kerb-2 summit 2x - the lost center 2x

== Version history ==
[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.
* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.5.0]]

* Updated atmospheric scattering.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Improved distribution of rock scatter objects on surface.

* Height fog added.

* Fixed plants rendering incorrectly.

[[0.1.1.0]]

* Fixed atmosphere disappearing when viewed from Mun's SoI.

* Updated foliage.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

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Moho

2025-03-16T02:44:16Z

TheSpacePeacock:

Moho is the innermost planet of the [[Kerbolar system]]. Its orbit is very eccentric and inclined making it a difficult planet to intercept. It also has no moons or atmosphere and functions as the analogue for the real life planet Mercury. It is the 3rd smallest planet in the Kerbolar system after [[Eeloo]] and [[Dres]] . It is home to the famous "Mohole". In the tracking station it is erroneously said to be tidally locked; it however has a solar day that is approximately 20.83 [[Kerbin]] days longer than its year.

== Synopsis ==
''Most Moho missions crumble early on because of the logistics. It zips along an inclined eccentric orbit making interception a nightmare. If you make it into Moho's SOI there's no atmosphere for aerobraking and there's severe heat on its sunny side due to it being tidally locked with Kerbol. But imagine beholding those craters in person!''

== Surface ==
Moho has a brown rocky surface that is pockmarked by impact craters. It is similar in appearance to the Mun with the notable differences of being brown in color and lacking any [[wikipedia:Lunar_mare|mares]]. In the southern hemisphere a crater of gigantic proportions known as degraded crater is clearly visible. Impacts from Moho-crossing [[wikipedia:Asteroid|asteroids]] and [[wikipedia:Sungrazing_comet|sungrazing comets]] are believed to be responsible for the majority of the myriad of craters scarring the surface of Moho. Some of these craters are almost as old as Moho itself. The planet currently does not have significant seismic activity and is thus considered not geologically active. Due to its extremely long [[wikipedia:Solar_time|solar day]], lack of atmosphere and proximity to Kerbol, Moho's surface temperature fluctuations are among the most extreme in the Kerbolar system. The daytime surface temperature can reach up to a blistering 438 C while temperatures plummet to a frigid -180 C at night. This extreme temperature flux causes rocks on the surface to become brittle and shattered. Stellar radiation from Kerbol is high on the daytime side. The surface composition is made up of [[wikipedia:Quartz|quartz]], [[wikipedia:Feldspar|feldspar]], [[wikipedia:Mica|mica]], [[wikipedia:Amphibole|amphibole]], [[wikipedia:Pyroxene|pyroxene]], [[wikipedia:Olivine|olivine]], [[wikipedia:Iron_ore|ferrous ore]], [[wikipedia:Sulfur|sulfur]], and other trace minerals. It is similar to that of the Mun but with much higher concentrations of ferrous ore and sulfur. This ferrous ore is also present in the many rocks and boulders scattered over the surface. The high percentage of [[wikipedia:Iron|iron]] in Moho's composition makes it one of the densest planets in its system. Moho's surface topography is varied; the lowlands range from hilly to relatively flat while the highlands can be steep and mountainous. Steep craters are the biggest threat to those attempting to land on this world.

=== The Mohole ===
The Mohole is a surface feature on Moho present near its north pole. It consists of a deep [[wikipedia:Sinkhole|sinkhole]] with a flat bottom. The Mohole has its origins in ksp1, where it first appeared as a terrain glitch that was widely accepted by the community at the time to be a feature. It later received its own biome and was called the "northern sinkhole". In KSP2 it is an intentional addition. The flat terrain at the bottom of the Mohole makes it suitable for landings, but one has to be careful not to crash into the steep cliff walls on descent.

=== Degraded crater ===
This surface feature covers a significant portion of Moho's southern hemisphere and is easily visible from orbit. When approaching Moho it is this crater that is responsible for the "feeling of being watched" often experienced among the Kerbal crew. It is a very large [[wikipedia:Multi-ringed_basin|multi-ringed impact basin]] believed to be the result of a small planetoid smashing into the planet at a speed of over 10,000 m/s. Carbon dating reveals this impact must have happened over 2.5 billion years ago. This event left a significant portion of the surface melted possibly for centuries. This is evidenced by the solidified lava fields still present inside the basin. Faint tremors can still be experienced in the basin to this day owning to a molten hot spot trapped deep underneath the basaltic floor. Theories exist that this impact was much more energetic than is apparent at first glance and is responsible for Moho's anomalously high average density (even after accounting for the downscaling of sizes and distances in the KSP franchise) as well as its inclined and eccentric orbit. This theory remains unconfirmed at this time. The Basin's morphology is complex; it has a tight peak ring resembling a central peak at its center followed by alternating terraces and further peak rings until reaching the slumped crater rim. There is currently no consensus on how this type of impact morphology comes to be. It is notable that the presence of a central peak-like mountain range is unusual for a multi-ringed basin. The basin floor contains multiple smaller craters itself caused by more recent impacts. The entire basin measures approximately 384 km across, making it one of the largest impact sites in the Kerbolar system. Small amounts of radiation are detectable in the rocks and boulders found in the basin, but these are likely not native to it and rather the result of [[wikipedia:Ejecta#Planetary_geology|ejecta]] from younger craters nearby. The epicenter is located at roughly -28 lat -82 long.

=== Concentric crater ===
This large [[wikipedia:Concentric_crater_fill|concentric crater]] is located just west of degraded crater. It is a [[wikipedia:Peak_ring|peak ring crater]] measuring 76 km in diameter, meaning it has a single roughly circular mountain range inside the crater rim. This differentiates it from its much larger neighbor which has multiple of these 'peak ring' mountain ranges and is thus classified as a multi-ringed basin. Both are examples of [[wikipedia:Complex_crater|complex craters]] . Data suggests its formation was the result of a high energy impact that happened over a billion years ago. The composition of the ground in this crater shows no meaningful traces of radiation and consists of 70% ferrous ore and 30% silicate minerals, suggesting the impactor was an iron-rich asteroid. The crater's namesake concentric ring was formed when mass ejected from this impact smashed back down into the surface creating a second impact event inside the crater left by the initial one. It is said to have the highest walls out of any recorded crater but this has not been officially confirmed. Its epicenter is located around -28 lat -129 long.

== Magnetosphere ==
Moho does have a tiny magnetic field, but it is powerless to stop the intense radiation it receives by Kerbol from reaching its surface.

== Science regions ==
Moho has four surface regions: Lowlands, Highlands, Concentric crater, and Degraded crater. Moho can be a decent but hard to reach location for mid to late game science collection due to its high Δv requirement from Kerbin. Returning samples from this world may prove a challenge and should only be attempted by experienced players.

== Discoverables ==
It's breaking mo-heart to see this section is empty for now...

== Version history ==

[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.

* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Terrain scatter updates.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

{{Navbox Celestial Bodies}}
[[index.php?title=Category:Planets]]

Eve

2025-03-16T02:42:55Z

TheSpacePeacock:

Eve is the second planet and the largest terrestrial planet in the [[kerbolar system]]. It's atmosphere has an intense purple color and it is mostly shrouded in a glowing purple cloud layer. Eve has one tiny moon, [[Gilly]], and has the strongest surface gravity of any celestial body in the kerbolar system. Along with its dense atmosphere, these two features make eve the most difficult world to return to [[Kerbin]] from. Despite this massive hurdle, Eve is a decent target for early interplanetary missions due to its proximity to kerbin.

== Synopsis ==
''Eve's gorgeous cloud cover, picturesque liquid-sulfur oceans and cute moon give the impression of an ideal tourist hotspot. Unfortunately eve's intense gravitational pull and dense high-pressure atmosphere tend to turn visits into one-way trips. As our engineers say: "come for the views, stay because your ship exploded on entry."''

== Surface ==
Eve's surface is mostly brownish, flat and composed primarily of volcanic basalt. While there is not much evidence for extensive volcanic activity on the surface of Eve there is one massive volcano called Olympus that has its own science region.

== Oceans ==
About half of Eve's surface is covered in liquid sulfur oceans, which are twice as dense as Kerbin's liquid water oceans. Eve's oceans contain traces of sulfuric acid, hydroiodic acid, hydrogen sulfide and other corrosive chemicals. The surface of Eve is therefore one of the most inhospitable environments for carbon-based life.

== Atmosphere ==
The atmosphere of Eve is about 5 times the pressure of Kerbin and over 5 times as dense. It is mostly composed of carbon dioxide with large amounts of hydrogen sulfide argon and sulfur dioxide. the average molecular mass of the atmosphere is 43 g mol and the average temperature is about 420°C. Eve's atmosphere is intensely purple due to the presence of iodine compounds such as gaseous iodine, hydroiodic acid and iodine ions. The glowing clouds are produced from an argon isotope in the atmosphere that gets excited from interactions with kerbolar radiation.

== Magnetosphere ==
Eve has an induced magnetic field and does not possess a dynamo of its own, despite its massive size.

== Science Regions ==

=== orbital situations ===
class \"wikitable\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 400 000 m - 85 109 364u82e738244 m 50x - low orbit 90 000 m - 400 000 m 70x - atmosphere 0 m - 90 000 m 50x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"wikitable\" science region science multiplier - foothills 200x - impact sites 200x - olympus 200x - seas 200x - shallows 200x

== Discoverables ==
class \"wikitable\" discoverable science multiplier - frog rock 270x - heart island 270x - tessellated pavement 270x - tor 270x

== Version History ==
[https://kerbal.wiki/0.2.0.0 0.2.0.0]

* Added science regions.

* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.4.0]] (this might be wrong)

* Updated atmospheric scattering.
* Increased atmosphere scatter height

[https://kerbal.wiki/0.1.2.0 0.1.2.0]

* Celestial body ground scatter updates.
* Height fog added

[https://kerbal.wiki/0.1.0.0 0.1.0.0]

* Initial release.

Eve

2025-03-16T02:41:16Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed article layout. Page still needs attention: contains a lot of grammatical errors, unconfirmed date, lacks links and version history is possibly incorrect (the rip converted the version numbers to garble so i had to guess)

Eve is the second planet and the largest terrestrial planet in the kerbolar system. It's atmosphere has an intense purple color and it is mostly shrouded in a glowing purple cloud layer. Eve has one tiny moon, Gilly, and has the strongest surface gravity of any celestial body in the kerbolar system. Along with its dense atmosphere, these two features make eve the most difficult world to return to Kerbin from. Despite this massive hurdle, Eve is a decent target for early interplanetary missions due to its proximity to kerbin.

== Synopsis ==
''Eve's gorgeous cloud cover, picturesque liquid-sulfur oceans and cute moon give the impression of an ideal tourist hotspot. Unfortunately eve's intense gravitational pull and dense high-pressure atmosphere tend to turn visits into one-way trips. As our engineers say: "come for the views, stay because your ship exploded on entry."''

== Surface ==
Eve's surface is mostly brownish, flat and composed primarily of volcanic basalt. While there is not much evidence for extensive volcanic activity on the surface of Eve there is one massive volcano called Olympus that has its own science region.

== Oceans ==
About half of Eve's surface is covered in liquid sulfur oceans, which are twice as dense as Kerbin's liquid water oceans. Eve's oceans contain traces of sulfuric acid, hydroiodic acid, hydrogen sulfide and other corrosive chemicals. The surface of Eve is therefore one of the most inhospitable environments for carbon-based life.

== Atmosphere ==
The atmosphere of Eve is about 5 times the pressure of Kerbin and over 5 times as dense. It is mostly composed of carbon dioxide with large amounts of hydrogen sulfide argon and sulfur dioxide. the average molecular mass of the atmosphere is 43 g mol and the average temperature is about 420°C. Eve's atmosphere is intensely purple due to the presence of iodine compounds such as gaseous iodine, hydroiodic acid and iodine ions. The glowing clouds are produced from an argon isotope in the atmosphere that gets excited from interactions with kerbolar radiation.

== Magnetosphere ==
Eve has an induced magnetic field and does not possess a dynamo of its own, despite its massive size.

== Science Regions ==

=== orbital situations ===
class \"wikitable\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 400 000 m - 85 109 364u82e738244 m 50x - low orbit 90 000 m - 400 000 m 70x - atmosphere 0 m - 90 000 m 50x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"wikitable\" science region science multiplier - foothills 200x - impact sites 200x - olympus 200x - seas 200x - shallows 200x

== Discoverables ==
class \"wikitable\" discoverable science multiplier - frog rock 270x - heart island 270x - tessellated pavement 270x - tor 270x

== Version History ==
[https://kerbal.wiki/0.2.0.0 0.2.0.0]

* Added science regions.

* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.4.0]] (this might be wrong)

* Updated atmospheric scattering.
* Increased atmosphere scatter height

[https://kerbal.wiki/0.1.2.0 0.1.2.0]

* Celestial body ground scatter updates.
* Height fog added

[https://kerbal.wiki/0.1.0.0 0.1.0.0]

* Initial release.

Gilly

2025-03-13T04:06:06Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed typos, recovery errors, and missing wikipedia links

Gilly is the sole moon of [[Eve]] and the smallest moon in the [[Kerbolar system|Kerbol system]]. It has weakest gravitational pull of all the celestial bodies in KSP 2, but is thought to be rich in valuable minerals.

== Synopsis ==
''Gilly is the smallest celestial body in the Kerbollar system. In fact it took years to officially discover, because researchers mistook it for a crumb on their telescope lenses. Its gentle gravitational pull and lack of atmosphere often leads to objects bouncing off its surface and back into orbit around Eve. Please be cautious when taking brisk walks.''

== Surface ==
Gilly has a light brown rocky surface dotted with shiny blueish spots. Gilly's gravity is not strong enough to pull it into a round shape, which explains its highly un-uniform, lumpy shape and has earned it the nickname of "space potato". all data points toward Gilly being an ancient asteroid that was at some point captured into the gravity well of its much larger parent planet Eve. Interestingly, Gilly shows signs of being older than Eve. The deep ancient craters on its surface are evidence of its rough past from before it became a moon. More recent smaller craters were likely created after it was captured by Eve presumably by small asteroids that got sucked into the planets large gravity well. The ancient craters appear significantly more weathered than expected, which has given rise to the theory that Gilly might have passed through Eve's atmosphere as it got captured into its current orbit. All craters on Gilly appear to be simple [[wikipedia:Impact_crater#Modification_and_collapse|bowl-shape craters]] . The surface composition on Gilly varies from region to region, but generally consists of rocky silicates and granites mixed with metallic materials like iron and nickel. Patches of magnesium silicates can be found all around its surface. The ground is pretty firm in most regions, but more loosely packed in the lowlands. The large builders scattered on the surface are thought to be fragments of ancient impactors. Some of these builders give off trace amounts of radiation. Gilly shows no signs of being radioactive itself, with only trace radiation originating from Kerbol's stellar winds found on its surface. Because of its tiny size, Gilly lacks an atmosphere, magnetic field or any geological activity. Gilly's topography can best be described as hilly and inclined, owning to its irregular shape. In spite of this, it is generally pretty smooth even in the somewhat rougher highlands. The large craters on its surface have smoothed edges and their bottoms make up the lowlands. The only real challenge when landing on Gilly is making sure you don't accidentally sneeze and end up on a course out of its tiny [[wikipedia:Sphere_of_influence_(astrodynamics)|sphere of influence]] .

== Ancient comet impacts ==
The largest crater on Gilly is called the Oblique Impact Site. It is the result of an impact by a primordial comet. The ground composition of the crater floor is nickel and magnesium silicates with traces of frozen carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, ammonia and other organic and inorganic compounds likely originating from the impactor. it may have been an 'icy dirtbal\ comet, meaning the majority of its composition was made up by rocks and metals rather than ice. The epicenter is located at the approximate coords 23 74. An interesting phenomenon on Gilly are the scattered pockets of grey-blue magnesium silicates. These silicates are present everywhere on the surface but highest in concentration in craters and the aforementioned pockets. Despite there currently being no traces of water present in the soil the magnesium in these deposits indicates there may have been at some point in time. This has led to the theory that Gilly was struck by yet another, more icy comet in the past that shattered upon impact. The epicenter of this supposed impact is located at coords -9 -112. The extensive silicate fields to the south-east of this crater may have originated from the comet's [[wikipedia:Comet_tail|tail]]. Detailed analysis of samples from these deposits have revealed their composition to be made up of magnesium silicates, serpentine, pyroxine, amphibole and olivine. This and the fact that the largest field of these silicates is on the opposite side of the Oblique Impact Site are evidence that these are two unrelated impacts by different comets with different compositions. if this theory is true, the impact that deposited magnesium silicates all over Gilly is likely more recent than the one that caused the formation of the oblique impact site.

== Science regions ==
Gilly has five surface regions: lowlands, midlands, highlands, oblique impact site and silicate fields. Its parent planet Eve is one of the easiest places to reach from Kerbin. This combined with Gilly's low gravity - which makes it an easy place to land on - renders Gilly a good target for early game interplanetary science collection. The biggest challenge in reaching it is the high eccentricity and inclination of its orbit.

== Discoverables ==
{{Spoiler Warning}}
Gilly has two discoverables.

=== Precarious Stack ===
this surface feature consists of a plate-like formation with two holes in it and is entirely made up of iron nickel. It is located at the bottom of a crater. Despite its weird shape and being slightly radioactive, it is thought to be natural in origin. It may be a large chunk of ejecta left over from an ancient impact by a metal-rich asteroid. It is located at coords 28.7 -46.6 and was first discovered by the space peacock on the intercept games discord.

=== Tipping Rock ===
Tipping Rock is a large square builder balancing precariously on a pile of rubble. It looks like a small push could tip it over, which is probably where it got its name from. The rock is made of solid granite and is most likely natural to Gilly. How it ended up in this position is unknown. It is located at coords 17.2 -43.3 and was first discovered by the space peacock on the intercept games discord.

== Version history ==
[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.

* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Terrain scatter updates.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

Moho

2025-03-13T02:07:56Z

TheSpacePeacock:

Moho is the innermost planet of the [[Kerbolar system]]. Its orbit is very eccentric and inclined making it a difficult planet to intercept. It also has no moons or atmosphere and functions as the analogue for the real life planet Mercury. It is the 3rd smallest planet in the Kerbolar system after [[Eeloo]] and [[Dres]] . It is home to the famous "Mohole". In the tracking station it is erroneously said to be tidally locked; it however has a solar day that is approximately 20.83 [[Kerbin]] days longer than its year.

== Synopsis ==
''Most Moho missions crumble early on because of the logistics. It zips along an inclined eccentric orbit making interception a nightmare. If you make it into Moho's SOI there's no atmosphere for aerobraking and there's severe heat on its sunny side due to it being tidally locked with Kerbol. But imagine beholding those craters in person!''

== Surface ==
Moho has a brown rocky surface that is pockmarked by impact craters. It is similar in appearance to the Mun with the notable differences of being brown in color and lacking any [[wikipedia:Lunar_mare|mares]]. In the southern hemisphere a crater of gigantic proportions known as degraded crater is clearly visible. Impacts from Moho-crossing [[wikipedia:Asteroid|asteroids]] and [[wikipedia:Sungrazing_comet|sungrazing comets]] are believed to be responsible for the majority of the myriad of craters scarring the surface of Moho. Some of these craters are almost as old as Moho itself. The planet currently does not have significant seismic activity and is thus considered not geologically active. Due to its extremely long [[wikipedia:Solar_time|solar day]], lack of atmosphere and proximity to Kerbol, Moho's surface temperature fluctuations are among the most extreme in the Kerbolar system. The daytime surface temperature can reach up to a blistering 438 C while temperatures plummet to a frigid -180 C at night. This extreme temperature flux causes rocks on the surface to become brittle and shattered. Stellar radiation from Kerbol is high on the daytime side. The surface composition is made up of [[wikipedia:Quartz|quartz]], [[wikipedia:Feldspar|feldspar]], [[wikipedia:Mica|mica]], [[wikipedia:Amphibole|amphibole]], [[wikipedia:Pyroxene|pyroxene]], [[wikipedia:Olivine|olivine]], [[wikipedia:Iron_ore|ferrous ore]], [[wikipedia:Sulfur|sulfur]], and other trace minerals. It is similar to that of the Mun but with much higher concentrations of ferrous ore and sulfur. This ferrous ore is also present in the many rocks and boulders scattered over the surface. The high percentage of [[wikipedia:Iron|iron]] in Moho's composition makes it one of the densest planets in its system. Moho's surface topography is varied; the lowlands range from hilly to relatively flat while the highlands can be steep and mountainous. Steep craters are the biggest threat to those attempting to land on this world.

== The Mohole ==
The Mohole is a surface feature on Moho present near its north pole. It consists of a deep [[wikipedia:Sinkhole|sinkhole]] with a flat bottom. The Mohole has its origins in ksp1, where it first appeared as a terrain glitch that was widely accepted by the community at the time to be a feature. It later received its own biome and was called the "northern sinkhole". In KSP2 it is an intentional addition. The flat terrain at the bottom of the Mohole makes it suitable for landings, but one has to be careful not to crash into the steep cliff walls on descent.

== Degraded crater ==
This surface feature covers a significant portion of Moho's southern hemisphere and is easily visible from orbit. When approaching Moho it is this crater that is responsible for the "feeling of being watched" often experienced among the Kerbal crew. It is a very large [[wikipedia:Multi-ringed_basin|multi-ringed impact basin]] believed to be the result of a small planetoid smashing into the planet at a speed of over 10,000 m/s. Carbon dating reveals this impact must have happened over 2.5 billion years ago. This event left a significant portion of the surface melted possibly for centuries. This is evidenced by the solidified lava fields still present inside the basin. Faint tremors can still be experienced in the basin to this day owning to a molten hot spot trapped deep underneath the basaltic floor. Theories exist that this impact was much more energetic than is apparent at first glance and is responsible for Moho's anomalously high average density (even after accounting for the downscaling of sizes and distances in the KSP franchise) as well as its inclined and eccentric orbit. This theory remains unconfirmed at this time. The Basin's morphology is complex; it has a tight peak ring resembling a central peak at its center followed by alternating terraces and further peak rings until reaching the slumped crater rim. There is currently no consensus on how this type of impact morphology comes to be. It is notable that the presence of a central peak-like mountain range is unusual for a multi-ringed basin. The basin floor contains multiple smaller craters itself caused by more recent impacts. The entire basin measures approximately 384 km across, making it one of the largest impact sites in the Kerbolar system. Small amounts of radiation are detectable in the rocks and boulders found in the basin, but these are likely not native to it and rather the result of [[wikipedia:Ejecta#Planetary_geology|ejecta]] from younger craters nearby. The epicenter is located at roughly -28 lat -82 long.

== Concentric crater ==
This large [[wikipedia:Concentric_crater_fill|concentric crater]] is located just west of degraded crater. It is a [[wikipedia:Peak_ring|peak ring crater]] measuring 76 km in diameter, meaning it has a single roughly circular mountain range inside the crater rim. This differentiates it from its much larger neighbor which has multiple of these 'peak ring' mountain ranges and is thus classified as a multi-ringed basin. Both are examples of [[wikipedia:Complex_crater|complex craters]] . Data suggests its formation was the result of a high energy impact that happened over a billion years ago. The composition of the ground in this crater shows no meaningful traces of radiation and consists of 70% ferrous ore and 30% silicate minerals, suggesting the impactor was an iron-rich asteroid. The crater's namesake concentric ring was formed when mass ejected from this impact smashed back down into the surface creating a second impact event inside the crater left by the initial one. It is said to have the highest walls out of any recorded crater but this has not been officially confirmed. Its epicenter is located around -28 lat -129 long.

== Magnetosphere ==
Moho does have a tiny magnetic field, but it is powerless to stop the intense radiation it receives by Kerbol from reaching its surface.

== Science regions ==
Moho has four surface regions: Lowlands, Highlands, Concentric crater, and Degraded crater. Moho can be a decent but hard to reach location for mid to late game science collection due to its high Δv requirement from Kerbin. Returning samples from this world may prove a challenge and should only be attempted by experienced players.

== Discoverables ==
It's breaking mo-heart to see this section is empty for now...

== Version history ==

[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.

* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Terrain scatter updates.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

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Dres

2025-03-13T01:51:06Z

TheSpacePeacock: /* Trivia */

Dres is the fifth and smallest planet in the [[kerbol system]]. Its orbit is somewhat inclined and eccentric, making it a bit difficult to intercept. It functions as the analogue for the real life dwarf planet [[wikipedia:Ceres_(dwarf_planet)|Ceres]] and resembles the saturnian moon [[wikipedia:Iapetus_(moon)|Iapetus]] in appearance. Dres has a thin system of rings, which serve as an analog for many ringed minor objects in the solar system like [[wikipedia:10199_Chariklo|Chariklo]].

== Surface ==
How can that which is not real, have a surface?

== Synopsis ==

''A dwarf planet. Dres has the gravitational pull to round itself out as it orbits the sun, but it doesn't rule its inclined eccentric orbit like a proper planet. It is content to 'hang out' with other space objects rather than tell them to become moons or get lost. Dres is also home to a lovely ring system and rad equatorial ridge. How unique!''

== Trivia ==

* Dres's rings are a reference to the Dres-teroid belt from KSP1, in which asteroids spawning in orbit of Dres could be mapped out to appear as rings around dres in the map view.

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Dres

2025-03-13T01:49:17Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed typos, recovery errors, and missing wikipedia links

Dres is the fifth and smallest planet in the [[kerbol system]]. Its orbit is somewhat inclined and eccentric, making it a bit difficult to intercept. It functions as the analogue for the real life dwarf planet [[wikipedia:Ceres_(dwarf_planet)|Ceres]] and resembles the saturnian moon [[wikipedia:Iapetus_(moon)|Iapetus]] in appearance. Dres has a thin system of rings, which serve as an analog for many ringed minor objects in the solar system like [[wikipedia:10199_Chariklo|Chariklo]].

== Surface ==

== Synopsis ==

''A dwarf planet. Dres has the gravitational pull to round itself out as it orbits the sun, but it doesn't rule its inclined eccentric orbit like a proper planet. It is content to 'hang out' with other space objects rather than tell them to become moons or get lost. Dres is also home to a lovely ring system and rad equatorial ridge. How unique!''

== Trivia ==
dres \'s rings are a reference to the dres-teroid belt from ksp 1 in which asteroids spawning above dres could be mapped out to appears as rings around dres in the map view.

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Kerbol system

2025-03-13T01:39:07Z

TheSpacePeacock: redirect 'kerbol system' to 'kerbolar system', since both are used interchangably

#REDIRECT [[Kerbolar system]]

Kerbol

2025-03-13T01:38:18Z

TheSpacePeacock:

Kerbol is the star of the [[Kerbol system]] and home to 7 planets and their 9 moons. in KSP1 Kerbol is simply known as ''the sun'', but in KSP2 the star is explicitly named ''Kerbol''. In order from closest to furthest from Kerbol, the planets of the Kerbolar system are [[Moho]], [[Eve]], [[Kerbin]], [[Duna]], [[Dres]], [[Jool]] and [[Eeloo]].
== Synopsis ==
''The object so iconic, only the coolest beings revolve around it! This enormous glowing orb of plasma is one-hundred times larger than Kerbin, and its mass creates the gravitational well which houses its seven planets and their respective moons. despite its mesmerizing aura, Kerbal space program program's legal welfare team would like to take this moment to remind you: do not stare at the sun.''

== Surface ==
Kerbol has a yellow-orange colored surface that is made up of plasma. Its surface temperature reaches up to 3741°C. Several Kerbol-spots (the Kerbol equivalent of [[wikipedia:Sunspot|sunspots]]) are said to be visible on its surface. [[wikipedia:Solar_wind|Kerbolar winds]] carry charged particles and radiation away from the star and are responsible for its [[wikipedia:Heliosphere|heliosphere]] and [[wikipedia:Stellar_corona|corona]]. like all stars, Kerbol emits light from its outer layer- the [[wikipedia:Photosphere#:~:text=A%20photosphere%20is%20the%20region,another%20star's%20visual%20surface.|photosphere]]. Kerbol has regular [[wikipedia:Coronal_mass_ejection|coronal mass ejections]], which launch large quantities of matter and magnetic [[wikipedia:Magnetic_flux|flux]] away from the star. These ejections are triggered when localized areas of highly concentrated magnetic flux within Kerbol's extremely powerful magnetic fields lift away from its surface, releasing a tremendous amount of magnetic energy in the process. Such eruptions are often accompanied by [[wikipedia:Solar_flare|solar flares]]. Kerbol's spectral classification is a subject of debate, but it is believed to be either a [[wikipedia:G-type_main-sequence_star|type G main-sequence star]] (yellow dwarf) or a [[wikipedia:Red_dwarf|type M main-sequence star]] (red dwarf), based on surface temperature and luminosity respectively. The exact age of the star and its planetary system is not known but is speculated to be around 4.6 billion years. In the game Kerbol is usually seen as a flare effect that increases in size and luminosity the closer you get to it. At around 800Mm from the surface, this flare transitions into a rendered model of the star. Once a vessel descends below roughly 450Mm from the surface, all parts on the vessel start to receive thermal flux which will quickly overheat and destroy them if not swiftly dealt with. Kerbol does not have a solid surface, but will ocasionally (not always) destroy a vessel passing through it. If a vessel manages to make it past the surface, it is documented in some cases to shoot out again at ludicrous speeds.

== Atmosphere ==
Kerbol does not have an atmosphere in KSP2. It is not known if this is by design, or if the developers planned to implement it at a later date.

== Magnetosphere ==
Kerbol is believed to have a ridiculously powerful magnetic field, but not much is known about it. It is inadvisable to bring magnets anywhere near Kerbol.

== Kerbolar eclipses ==
Kerbolar [[wikipedia:Solar_eclipse|eclipses]] are present in ksp2. These occur when a celestial object partially or completely obscures the light from Kerbol relative to the observer. If the apparent size of the obscuring object is large enough to completely cover the solar disk, this will result in a complete eclipse. If it is not, it will only result in a partial or annular eclipse. During a Kerbolar eclipse the flare effect representing Kerbol will gradually shrink in size and dim, then grow in size and brightness again to its original state. If it is a full eclipse, the flare will temporarily dissapear completely. If a planet is experiencing an eclipse by one of its moons its entire surface will dim, rather than the expected local shadow. Eclipses are also not visible from map view. The corona and solar disk are also not present, rendering annular eclipses impossible. There were plans to improve eclipses in the future.

== Science regions ==
Kerbol only has two science regions: high orbit and low orbit. It has no surface and thus no surface regions. Collecting science from low Kerbol orbit can be lucrative, but the player has to be careful not to venture too close to the surface and melt.

== Version history ==
=== 0.2.0.0 ===
* added science regions.
* added thermal heating to parts when close to the surface.
=== 0.1.0.0 ===
* initial release.

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Celestial bodies

2025-03-13T01:36:24Z

TheSpacePeacock: changed some wording to deconflict with dedicated page for Kerbol

Currently, KSP2 has one star system, the Kerbolar System. At least three other star systems were planned to be added to the game in future updates.

== Kerbolar System ==
The [[Kerbolar system|Kerbolar System]] is currently the only star system available in KSP2. It is the analog of the real life Solar System in KSP2. The central star, Kerbol, is orbited by seven planets, including two dwarf planets, and nine moons. Kerbol itself is a star similar to the real-world Sun, but smaller. It notably hosts two worlds with oceans and oxygenated atmospheres: Kerbin and Laythe, the former of which is also the homeworld of the [[Kerbals]].
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!Celestial Body
!Name
!Parent Body
!Body Type
!Gravity (g)
!Atmosphere height (m)
!Atmosphere
density (atm)
|-
|[[File:Kerbol.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Kerbol]]
|N/A
|Star
|1.747
|600,000
|0.16
|-
|[[File:Moho.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Moho]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.275
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Eve.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Eve]]
|Kerbol
|Planert
|1.701
|N/A
|6.24
|-
|[[File:Gilly.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Gilly]]
|Eve
|Moon
|0.005
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Kerbin.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Kerbin]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|1.000
|70,000
|1.22
|-
|[[File:Mun.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Mun]]
|Kerbin
|Moon
|0.166
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Minmus.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Minmus]]
|Kerbin
|Moon
|0.050
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Duna.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Duna]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.300
|50,000
|0.15
|-
|[[File:Ike.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Ike]]
|Duna
|Moon
|0.112
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Dres.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Dres]]
|Kerbol
|Dwarf
|0.115
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Jool.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Jool]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.800
|200,000
|6.70
|-
|[[File:Laythe.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Laythe]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.800
|50,000
|0.76
|-
|[[File:Vall.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Vall]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.235
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Tylo.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Tylo]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.800
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Bop.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Bop]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.060
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Pol.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Pol]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.038
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Eeloo.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Eeloo]]
|Kerbol
|Dwarf
|.172
|N/A
|N/A
|}
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Celestial bodies

2025-03-13T01:33:32Z

TheSpacePeacock:

Currently, KSP2 has one star system, the Kerbolar System. At least three other star systems were planned to be added to the game in future updates.

== Kerbolar System ==
The [[Kerbolar system|Kerbolar System]] is currently the only star system available in KSP2. It is the analog of the real life Solar System in KSP2. The central star, Kerbol, is orbited by seven planets, including two dwarf planets, and nine moons. Kerbol itself is a G-type star, much like the real-world Sun, and it hosts two worlds with oceans and oxygenated atmospheres: Kerbin and Laythe. Kerbol appears to produce orange/yellow light, unlike the actual Sun, which produces white light.
{| class="wikitable"
!Celestial Body
!Name
!Parent Body
!Body Type
!Gravity (g)
!Atmosphere height (m)
!Atmosphere
density (atm)
|-
|[[File:Kerbol.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Kerbol]]
|N/A
|Star
|1.747
|600,000
|0.16
|-
|[[File:Moho.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Moho]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.275
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Eve.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Eve]]
|Kerbol
|Planert
|1.701
|N/A
|6.24
|-
|[[File:Gilly.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Gilly]]
|Eve
|Moon
|0.005
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Kerbin.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Kerbin]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|1.000
|70,000
|1.22
|-
|[[File:Mun.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Mun]]
|Kerbin
|Moon
|0.166
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Minmus.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Minmus]]
|Kerbin
|Moon
|0.050
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Duna.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Duna]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.300
|50,000
|0.15
|-
|[[File:Ike.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Ike]]
|Duna
|Moon
|0.112
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Dres.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Dres]]
|Kerbol
|Dwarf
|0.115
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Jool.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Jool]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.800
|200,000
|6.70
|-
|[[File:Laythe.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Laythe]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.800
|50,000
|0.76
|-
|[[File:Vall.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Vall]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.235
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Tylo.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Tylo]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.800
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Bop.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Bop]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.060
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Pol.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Pol]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.038
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Eeloo.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Eeloo]]
|Kerbol
|Dwarf
|.172
|N/A
|N/A
|}
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Celestial bodies

2025-03-13T01:33:00Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed a link

Currently, KSP2 has one star system, the Kerbolar System. At least three other star systems are planned to be added to the game in the interstellar update.

== Kerbolar System ==
The [[Kerbolar system|Kerbolar System]] is currently the only star system available in KSP2. It is the analog of the real life Solar System in KSP2. The central star, Kerbol, is orbited by seven planets, including two dwarf planets, and nine moons. Kerbol itself is a G-type star, much like the real-world Sun, and it hosts two worlds with oceans and oxygenated atmospheres: Kerbin and Laythe. Kerbol appears to produce orange/yellow light, unlike the actual Sun, which produces white light.
{| class="wikitable"
!Celestial Body
!Name
!Parent Body
!Body Type
!Gravity (g)
!Atmosphere height (m)
!Atmosphere
density (atm)
|-
|[[File:Kerbol.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Kerbol]]
|N/A
|Star
|1.747
|600,000
|0.16
|-
|[[File:Moho.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Moho]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.275
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Eve.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Eve]]
|Kerbol
|Planert
|1.701
|N/A
|6.24
|-
|[[File:Gilly.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Gilly]]
|Eve
|Moon
|0.005
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Kerbin.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Kerbin]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|1.000
|70,000
|1.22
|-
|[[File:Mun.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Mun]]
|Kerbin
|Moon
|0.166
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Minmus.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Minmus]]
|Kerbin
|Moon
|0.050
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Duna.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Duna]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.300
|50,000
|0.15
|-
|[[File:Ike.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Ike]]
|Duna
|Moon
|0.112
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Dres.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Dres]]
|Kerbol
|Dwarf
|0.115
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Jool.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Jool]]
|Kerbol
|Planet
|0.800
|200,000
|6.70
|-
|[[File:Laythe.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Laythe]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.800
|50,000
|0.76
|-
|[[File:Vall.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Vall]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.235
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Tylo.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Tylo]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.800
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Bop.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Bop]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.060
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Pol.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Pol]]
|Jool
|Moon
|0.038
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|[[File:Eeloo.png|center|frameless|141x141px]]
|[[Eeloo]]
|Kerbol
|Dwarf
|.172
|N/A
|N/A
|}
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Kerbolar system

2025-03-13T01:30:23Z

TheSpacePeacock: created page for kerbolar system

'''The Kerbolar''' (/ˌkɛrˈboʊ.lər/) '''system''' or simply '''the Kerbol system''' is the name of the planetary system in which Kerbin, the home planet of the Kerbals, is located. It consists of the star Kerbol, 7 planets and 9 moons.

== Celestial Bodies ==

* [[Kerbol]]
** [[Moho]]
** [[Eve]]
*** [[Gilly]]
** [[Kerbin]]
*** [[Mun]]
*** [[Minmus]]
** [[Dres]]
** [[Jool]]
*** [[Laythe]]
*** [[Vall]]
*** [[Tylo]]
*** [[Bop]]
*** [[Pol]]
** [[Eeloo]]

== Trivia ==

* Some ingame texts erroneously refer to the Kerbol system as the 'Kerbollar system' (/ˌkɛrˈbɒ.lər/)
* The presence of models for Asteroids in the game's files seems to indicate the Kerbol system was originally supposed to have physical Asteroids like KSP1, but these were never implemented

Kerbol

2025-03-13T01:02:51Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed imported article

Kerbol is the star of the Kerbol system and home to 7 planets and their 9 moons. in KSP1 Kerbol is simply known as ''the sun'', but in KSP2 the star is explicitly named ''Kerbol''. In order from closest to furthest from Kerbol, the planets of the Kerbolar system are [[Moho]], [[Eve]], [[Kerbin]], [[Duna]], [[Dres]], [[Jool]] and [[Eeloo]].
== Synopsis ==
''The object so iconic, only the coolest beings revolve around it! This enormous glowing orb of plasma is one-hundred times larger than Kerbin, and its mass creates the gravitational well which houses its seven planets and their respective moons. despite its mesmerizing aura, Kerbal space program program's legal welfare team would like to take this moment to remind you: do not stare at the sun.''

== Surface ==
Kerbol has a yellow-orange colored surface that is made up of plasma. Its surface temperature reaches up to 3741°C. Several Kerbol-spots (the Kerbol equivalent of [[wikipedia:Sunspot|sunspots]]) are said to be visible on its surface. [[wikipedia:Solar_wind|Kerbolar winds]] carry charged particles and radiation away from the star and are responsible for its [[wikipedia:Heliosphere|heliosphere]] and [[wikipedia:Stellar_corona|corona]]. like all stars, Kerbol emits light from its outer layer- the [[wikipedia:Photosphere#:~:text=A%20photosphere%20is%20the%20region,another%20star's%20visual%20surface.|photosphere]]. Kerbol has regular [[wikipedia:Coronal_mass_ejection|coronal mass ejections]], which launch large quantities of matter and magnetic [[wikipedia:Magnetic_flux|flux]] away from the star. These ejections are triggered when localized areas of highly concentrated magnetic flux within Kerbol's extremely powerful magnetic fields lift away from its surface, releasing a tremendous amount of magnetic energy in the process. Such eruptions are often accompanied by [[wikipedia:Solar_flare|solar flares]]. Kerbol's spectral classification is a subject of debate, but it is believed to be either a [[wikipedia:G-type_main-sequence_star|type G main-sequence star]] (yellow dwarf) or a [[wikipedia:Red_dwarf|type M main-sequence star]] (red dwarf), based on surface temperature and luminosity respectively. The exact age of the star and its planetary system is not known but is speculated to be around 4.6 billion years. In the game Kerbol is usually seen as a flare effect that increases in size and luminosity the closer you get to it. At around 800Mm from the surface, this flare transitions into a rendered model of the star. Once a vessel descends below roughly 450Mm from the surface, all parts on the vessel start to receive thermal flux which will quickly overheat and destroy them if not swiftly dealt with. Kerbol does not have a solid surface, but will ocasionally (not always) destroy a vessel passing through it. If a vessel manages to make it past the surface, it is documented in some cases to shoot out again at ludicrous speeds.

== Atmosphere ==
Kerbol does not have an atmosphere in KSP2. It is not known if this is by design, or if the developers planned to implement it at a later date.

== Magnetosphere ==
Kerbol is believed to have a ridiculously powerful magnetic field, but not much is known about it. It is inadvisable to bring magnets anywhere near Kerbol.

== Kerbolar eclipses ==
Kerbolar [[wikipedia:Solar_eclipse|eclipses]] are present in ksp2. These occur when a celestial object partially or completely obscures the light from Kerbol relative to the observer. If the apparent size of the obscuring object is large enough to completely cover the solar disk, this will result in a complete eclipse. If it is not, it will only result in a partial or annular eclipse. During a Kerbolar eclipse the flare effect representing Kerbol will gradually shrink in size and dim, then grow in size and brightness again to its original state. If it is a full eclipse, the flare will temporarily dissapear completely. If a planet is experiencing an eclipse by one of its moons its entire surface will dim, rather than the expected local shadow. Eclipses are also not visible from map view. The corona and solar disk are also not present, rendering annular eclipses impossible. There were plans to improve eclipses in the future.

== Science regions ==
Kerbol only has two science regions: high orbit and low orbit. It has no surface and thus no surface regions. Collecting science from low Kerbol orbit can be lucrative, but the player has to be careful not to venture too close to the surface and melt.

== Version history ==
=== 0.2.0.0 ===
* added science regions.
* added thermal heating to parts when close to the surface.
=== 0.1.0.0 ===
* initial release.

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Duna

2024-12-07T01:53:07Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed typos, recovery errors, and missing wikipedia links

Duna is a small, dry planet that is the fourth planet in the [[Kerbolar system]] and functions as a Mars analog. Its orbital eccentricity and inclination are similar to [[Kerbin|Kerbin's]] making it a relatively easy destination for interplanetary ships to reach from Kerbin. It features a thin atmosphere and a relatively massive moons moon [[Ike]].

== Synopsis ==
''Duna, the reddest planet, has long been an object of study and inspiration to Kerbal scientists and artists alike. Its thin low-pressure atmosphere allows for both aerobraking and relatively easy access to its surface. Kerbal researches and sci-fi writers often discuss the discoveries that could be waiting for them in the planet's polar ice caps or on Duna's tidally locked moon Ike.''

== Surface ==
Duna has a desert-like reddish colored surface composed primarily of silicate rocks and sands, covered by a fine layer of dust up to a few millimeters thick. This dust layer is theorized to be the result of dust storms. Dunian soil contains nutrients such as [[wikipedia:Sodium|sodium]], [[wikipedia:Potassium_chloride|potassium chloride]] and [[wikipedia:Magnesium|magnesium]]. The planet exhibits no tectonic activity and is believed to be geologically dead. Evidence of past tectonic activity is present however, with volcanic basalt being quite common in certain regions. Surface features and exposed rocks show heavy signs of erosion by wind as well as flowing water. This combined with a the surprising amount salt in the ground indicates that Duna's surface may once have held liquid water. Duna's surface topography is mostly flat with occasional mountains and dunes. Various [[wikipedia:Impact_crater|impact craters]] are spread out over its surface area. The majority of these are simple bowl-shaped craters with sparse [[wikipedia:Complex_crater#Central-peak_craters|center peak]] and [[wikipedia:Peak_ring|peak ring]] formations. These craters are often eroded by the elements and overall less pronounced than those on atmosphere-less celestial bodies. For an unknown reason the northern hemisphere has significantly more impact craters. This may be explained by the impact of a comet that shattered before reaching the surface.

=== Polar ice caps ===
The most northernmost and southernmost parts of Duna's surface are covered by [[wikipedia:Polar_ice_cap|polar ice caps]]. These ice caps start at roughly 65 and -70 latitude respectively. They are estimated to be about 5 kilometers thick at their deepest point and composed of water ice and snow with a thin top layer of frozen carbon dioxide and trace amounts of dust. The northern ice cap has a deep spiraling pattern of troughs. These troughs are caused by roughly perpendicular [[wikipedia:Katabatic_wind|katabatic winds]] that spiral due to the [[wikipedia:Coriolis_force|coriolis effect]].

== Atmosphere ==
Duna has a thin cool atmosphere with a depth of 50,000 meters. Compared to the atmosphere of Kerbin, Duna's atmosphere has 1/15th the mass, 1/15th the surface pressure and 1/9th the surface density. Duna's atmosphere is predominantly composed of [[wikipedia:Carbon_dioxide|carbon dioxide]] with a small fraction of [[wikipedia:Nitrogen#:~:text=Nitrogen%20is%20a%20chemical%20element,Way%20and%20the%20Solar%20System.|nitrogen]] and [[wikipedia:Argon|argon]] as well as traces of oxygen, carbon monoxide, water, methane, and other gasses. Melting of snow in the polar regions due to seasonal temperature variations is believed to be responsible for Duna's thin wispy clouds. These clouds are then carried toward the equator by a polar [[wikipedia:Jet_stream|jet stream]].

=== Atmospheric flight ===
The thickness of Duna's atmosphere makes it suitable for aerocapture from a high-speed interplanetary intercepts. Although parachutes will deploy on Duna, the atmosphere is so thin that they are usually unable to slow a craft to a safe landing velocity and must be assisted with engines. Parachute performance can be particularly troubling when attempting to land in the highland areas. Below 5,000 meters Duna's atmosphere is thick enough to allow wings to generate enough lift for aerodynamic flight. Jet engines will not work on Duna due to a lack of oxygen in the atmosphere, but other propulsion methods work well. Performing a horizontal landing with a plane is also possible.

=== Magnetosphere ===
Duna has a weak magnetic field that's about 2% the strength of Kerbin's. There is evidence that Duna once had a much more powerful magnetic field, but it weakened overtime as its core cooled.

== Science regions ==
Duna has 6 surface regions which makes it one of the most region-rich bodies second only to Kerbin and [[Laythe]]. It is an ideal place for science collection for players who are embarking on their first interplanetary journey.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Orbital situations
!Science region
!Altitude range (m)
!Science multiplier
|-
|High Orbit
|> 70,000
|16.0
|-
|Low Orbit
|50,000 - 70,000
|24.0
|-
|Atmosphere
|< 50,000
|8.0
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Surface regions
!Science region
!Science multiplier
|-
|Highlands
|20.0
|-
|Midlands
|20.0
|-
|Lowlands
|20.0
|-
|Polar deserts
|20.0
|-
|North pole
|20.0
|-
|South pole
|20.0
|}

== Discoverables ==
Duna face it, there's nothing here yet

== Version history ==
[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.

[[0.1.5.0]]

* Updated atmospheric scattering.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Celestial body ground scatter updates.

* Height fog added.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

[[Category:Planets]]

Moho

2024-12-07T01:35:20Z

TheSpacePeacock: fixed errors from extraction, re-added wikipedia links and did some other general improvements of writing

Moho is the innermost planet of the [[Kerbolar system]]. Its orbit is very eccentric and inclined making it a difficult planet to intercept. It also has no moons or atmosphere and functions as the analogue for the real life planet Mercury. It is the 3rd smallest planet in the Kerbolar system after [[Eeloo]] and [[Dres]] . It is home to the famous "Mohole". In the tracking station it is erroneously said to be tidally locked; it however has a solar day that is approximately 20.83 [[Kerbin]] days longer than its year.

== Synopsis ==
''Most Moho missions crumble early on because of the logistics. It zips along an inclined eccentric orbit making interception a nightmare. If you make it into Moho's SOI there's no atmosphere for aerobraking and there's severe heat on its sunny side due to it being tidally locked with Kerbol. But imagine beholding those craters in person!''

== Surface ==
Moho has a brown rocky surface that is pockmarked by impact craters. It is similar in appearance to the Mun with the notable differences of being brown in color and lacking any [[wikipedia:Lunar_mare|mares]]. In the southern hemisphere a crater of gigantic proportions known as degraded crater is clearly visible. Impacts from Moho-crossing [[wikipedia:Asteroid|asteroids]] and [[wikipedia:Sungrazing_comet|sungrazing comets]] are believed to be responsible for the majority of the myriad of craters scarring the surface of Moho. Some of these craters are almost as old as Moho itself. The planet currently does not have significant seismic activity and is thus considered not geologically active. Due to its extremely long [[wikipedia:Solar_time|solar day]], lack of atmosphere and proximity to Kerbol, Moho's surface temperature fluctuations are among the most extreme in the Kerbolar system. The daytime surface temperature can reach up to a blistering 438 C while temperatures plummet to a frigid -180 C at night. This extreme temperature flux causes rocks on the surface to become brittle and shattered. Stellar radiation from Kerbol is high on the daytime side. The surface composition is made up of [[wikipedia:Quartz|quartz]], [[wikipedia:Feldspar|feldspar]], [[wikipedia:Mica|mica]], [[wikipedia:Amphibole|amphibole]], [[wikipedia:Pyroxene|pyroxene]], [[wikipedia:Olivine|olivine]], [[wikipedia:Iron_ore|ferrous ore]], [[wikipedia:Sulfur|sulfur]], and other trace minerals. It is similar to that of the Mun but with much higher concentrations of ferrous ore and sulfur. This ferrous ore is also present in the many rocks and boulders scattered over the surface. The high percentage of [[wikipedia:Iron|iron]] in Moho's composition makes it one of the densest planets in its system. Moho's surface topography is varied; the lowlands range from hilly to relatively flat while the highlands can be steep and mountainous. Steep craters are the biggest threat to those attempting to land on this world.

== The Mohole ==
The Mohole is a surface feature on Moho present near its north pole. It consists of a deep [[wikipedia:Sinkhole|sinkhole]] with a flat bottom. The Mohole has its origins in ksp1, where it first appeared as a terrain glitch that was widely accepted by the community at the time to be a feature. It later received its own biome and was called the "northern sinkhole". In KSP2 it is an intentional addition. The flat terrain at the bottom of the Mohole makes it suitable for landings, but one has to be careful not to crash into the steep cliff walls on descent.

== Degraded crater ==
This surface feature covers a significant portion of Moho's southern hemisphere and is easily visible from orbit. When approaching Moho it is this crater that is responsible for the "feeling of being watched" often experienced among the Kerbal crew. It is a very large [[wikipedia:Multi-ringed_basin|multi-ringed impact basin]] believed to be the result of a small planetoid smashing into the planet at a speed of over 10,000 m/s. Carbon dating reveals this impact must have happened over 2.5 billion years ago. This event left a significant portion of the surface melted possibly for centuries. This is evidenced by the solidified lava fields still present inside the basin. Faint tremors can still be experienced in the basin to this day owning to a molten hot spot trapped deep underneath the basaltic floor. Theories exist that this impact was much more energetic than is apparent at first glance and is responsible for Moho's anomalously high average density (even after accounting for the downscaling of sizes and distances in the KSP franchise) as well as its inclined and eccentric orbit. This theory remains unconfirmed at this time. The Basin's morphology is complex; it has a tight peak ring resembling a central peak at its center followed by alternating terraces and further peak rings until reaching the slumped crater rim. There is currently no consensus on how this type of impact morphology comes to be. It is notable that the presence of a central peak-like mountain range is unusual for a multi-ringed basin. The basin floor contains multiple smaller craters itself caused by more recent impacts. The entire basin measures approximately 384 km across, making it one of the largest impact sites in the Kerbolar system. Small amounts of radiation are detectable in the rocks and boulders found in the basin, but these are likely not native to it and rather the result of [[wikipedia:Ejecta#Planetary_geology|ejecta]] from younger craters nearby. The epicenter is located at roughly -28 lat -82 long.

== Concentric crater ==
This large [[wikipedia:Concentric_crater_fill|concentric crater]] is located just west of degraded crater. It is a [[wikipedia:Peak_ring|peak ring crater]] measuring 76 km in diameter, meaning it has a single roughly circular mountain range inside the crater rim. This differentiates it from its much larger neighbor which has multiple of these 'peak ring' mountain ranges and is thus classified as a multi-ringed basin. Both are examples of [[wikipedia:Complex_crater|complex craters]] . Data suggests its formation was the result of a high energy impact that happened over a billion years ago. The composition of the ground in this crater shows no meaningful traces of radiation and consists of 70% ferrous ore and 30% silicate minerals, suggesting the impactor was an iron-rich asteroid. The crater's namesake concentric ring was formed when mass ejected from this impact smashed back down into the surface creating a second impact event inside the crater left by the initial one. It is said to have the highest walls out of any recorded crater but this has not been officially confirmed. Its epicenter is located around -28 lat -129 long.

== Magnetosphere ==
Moho does have a tiny magnetic field, but it is powerless to stop the intense radiation it receives by Kerbol from reaching its surface.

== Science regions ==
Moho has four surface regions: Lowlands, Highlands, Concentric crater, and Degraded crater. Moho can be a decent but hard to reach location for mid to late game science collection due to its high Δv requirement from Kerbin. Returning samples from this world may prove a challenge and should only be attempted by experienced players.

== Discoverables ==
It's breaking mo-heart to see this section is empty for now...

== Version history ==

[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.

* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Terrain scatter updates.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.

{{Navbox Celestial Bodies}}
[[Category:Planets]]

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