UKS-KPBS Compatibility

This is a set of configuration files to allow use of the Kerbal Planetary Base System parts with the USI Life Support & Kolonization System gameplay mechanics.

Dependencies

• [Kerbal Planetary Base System] (http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/127413-WIP-1-0-4-Kerbal-Planetary-Base-Systems-v0-2-4-Update-13-9-2015) by Nils277
• [USI Life Support] (https://github.com/BobPalmer/USI-LS) by RoverDude/BobPalmer
• [USI Kolonization System] (https://github.com/BobPalmer/MKS) by RoverDude/BobPalmer

Installation

Delete any existing installed version of this mod, then drop the UKS-KPBS_Compatibility folder into your GameData folder wherever KSP is installed.

Features

USI Life Support functions are added to KPBS modules:

• The Habitat Mk1 works as a mid-grade life support recycler (34%); the Science Lab has a 71% recycler; and the Habitat Mk2 has the highest-efficiency recycler (90%), but requires Water as input.
• The Habitat modules have habitation space.
• The Cupola works as a habitation multiplier.
• The small (wedge-shaped) and large (deployable) Greenhouse use Agroponics to convert Mulch and Fertilizer into Supplies.

UKS features are also incorporated:

• The large Greenhouse has a Cultivator to turn Substrate, Water, and Fertilizer into Supplies.
• The Command Module works as a power & resource distributor.
• All modules incorporate a power coupler to tap into the power distribution network.
• Switchable storage wedges in two sizes are added for UKS resources; these function as distribution warehouses like Kontainers.
• The Algae Farm has converters to create Fertilizer from Gypsum and Water from Hydrates.

The following modules are added:

• Inline versions of the MEU-250, -500, and -750 drills
• Inline versions of the Mk3 Fabricator, Refinery, and Sifter

Differences from UKS Modules

For balance reasons, the following differences from regular UKS modules were made:

• Drills have 75% efficiency. The MEU-750 drill is only 50% efficient for drilling water; the stock K&K Water drill can be used for higher efficiency. Each drill holds a maximum of 10 units of each resource.
• The Mk3 Refinery, Sifter, and Fabricator are only 80% as efficient; output is reduced by 20%.
• The Mk3 Refinery, Sifter, and Fabricator modules have no crew capacity.
• The Mk3 Refinery, Sifter, and Fabricator modules have no electric capacity.
• The Mk3 Refinery, Sifter, and Fabricator modules have a maximum Recyclables storage of 200.
• The Mk3 Refinery, Sifter, and Fabricator modules do not need other modules to operate (workshops).

Known Issues

The switchable storage wedges use the NOMS texture for every configuration. The inline drills use the same model and color as the K&K Water drill; and the Mk3 modules use the ISRU model. If you can create custom textures, feel free to submit a pull request!

Support

Report any bugs, issues, requests, or suggestions via [GitHub] (https://github.com/LouisB3/UKS-KPBS_Compatibility).

License

UKS-KPBS Compatibility by LouisB3 is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License] (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Additional work done by ibanix under the same license.