Project Universal Car for Orbiter (UCO)

[Dig Gil]

"Whatcha think about blaming the ISOP, Captain?"

 

[Lucy]

That's our entire defence case.

 

[Arrowstar]

Nothing wrong with cute moon girls with ponytails. :thumbup:

Looking great so far, can't wait for the release.

 

[n72.75]

Every day we all take another step down the rabbit hole...

 

[sunshine135]

A small beta update:

The package that Dan has put together is ROCK SOLID! I saw one post the other day wondering if UCGO will live up to the hype...I'm here to say it absolutely does. UCGO really takes Orbiter to the next level. I can see a future for carrier vehicles, ships, MLPs, and assorted other cargo. There is something in UCGO for everyone!

Cheers,

 

[insanity]

A small beta update:

The package that Dan has put together is ROCK SOLID! I saw one post the other day wondering if UCGO will live up to the hype...I'm here to say it absolutely does. UCGO really takes Orbiter to the next level. I can see a future for carrier vehicles, ships, MLPs, and assorted other cargo. There is something in UCGO for everyone!

I'll second that. I checked the non-disclosure and it said it was okay to post screen shots, so I'll drop a few I took on the Arrow's first spin to the moon and back to help add to the (quite appropriate) hype. To get the best effect, click on the image a few times to maximize it in your screen. The shots really don't do the whole thing justice, the level of immersion is fantastic because it gives you avenues to complete goals for a range of mission-types. Once the bugs get ironed out, we all owe Dan a few pints.

The crew loads up into their rovers to suit up and roll out to the DGIV:

Fueling up for the journey:


Approaching the Arrow:


Getting close to the moon:


Flying in formation:


Arrow and DGIV coming in for a landing:


Finally, a set-up base.

 

[n72.75]

That looks stunning.

I'm getting that: we're-getting-close-to-the-release-date-of-a-revolutionary-addon feeling.





I feel all tingly...

 

[alrik]

Looks really fine. :tiphat:

 

[kevinvr]

That looks stunning.
I'm getting that: we're-getting-close-to-the-release-date-of-a-revolutionary-addon feeling.
I feel all tingly...

:thumbup:Tuesday, Tuesday,:tiphat: Tuesday:thumbup:
:10sign:

 

[Lucy]

I may have overdone the tweaking.

There's something worrying about seeing that plasma effect while taking off. Maybe 200 million newtons of thrust was too much for the main engines...

 

[Ghostrider]

Looks like something out of Leiji Matsumoto's mind...

 

[the.punk]

UCGO really will bring orbiter to a new level.

 

[Interceptor]

I can't wait!

 

[Ark]

Question: Can the Arrow board UMMUs while landed? Is there a hatch or crew elevator or something?

I just pictured 20 guys finishing a 6 month voyage and being stuck on the ship...

 

[n122vu]

If not, would sure make it hard to use the included UMMU, wouldn't it?

 

[lennartsmit]

It has a crew elevator. Also there's an EVA hatch.

 

[Sky Captain]

I caaaan`t wait till the release of UCGO and take an Arrow freighter to the Pluto.

Just wondering: Cars + Velcro rockets = ???. Will it be possible

 

[Dig Gil]

A small beta update:

The package that Dan has put together is ROCK SOLID! I saw one post the other day wondering if UCGO will live up to the hype...I'm here to say it absolutely does. UCGO really takes Orbiter to the next level. I can see a future for carrier vehicles, ships, MLPs, and assorted other cargo. There is something in UCGO for everyone!

Cheers,

[citation needed]!
What were your parameters to claim that?

 

[Ark]

-deleted for redundant post-

 

[Lucy]

Question: Can the Arrow board UMMUs while landed? Is there a hatch or crew elevator or something?

I just pictured 20 guys finishing a 6 month voyage and being stuck on the ship...

There's an airlock behind the front structure for EVA and a crew elevator for surface exit. Of course, you can always "forget" to deploy the elevator and watch your crew jump from the airlock to the ground and die...

Just wondering: Cars + Velcro rockets = ???. Will it be possible

I'll get back to you on that.

Edit: Yes.