The Gold Standard (GOLD) by Dewar

Description

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The Gold Standard (GOLD)
The Gold Standard (GOLD)
KSP version License CC BY-NC-SA 4.0+ARR
Curseforge GitHub GitHub Pages

Adds the pursuit of gold and an extremely rare resource called Unobtainium to the game! Mine either of these heavy resources for fun and profit! A great alternative to contract spam! Eight new parts and and additional functionality to several stock parts in Kerbal Space Program.

By zer0Kerbal, originally by Dewar

adopted with express permission and brought to you by KerbSimpleCo

The Gold Standard (GOLD) Hero
Features
Get over that mid-career fund grind in a fun and challenging way!
Gold Ore now appears on planets/moons
Gold Ore can be mined and smelted into pure Gold with the Smelter
Return either Gold/Gold Ore back to Kerbin for profit
Gold is heavier than Gold Ore, which is heavier than Ore
Full integration with stock drills and scanners
Stock Drills and Surface Scanner available slightly earlier in the tech tree
Only 8 parts (just over 3Mb download)
Low memory usage.
What is Unobtainium?
Unobtainium (UBT) is an extremely valuable resource that generally spawns on high-G and extremely distant worlds.
You can mine Unobtainium using the stock drills without needing a converter in-situ.
Drills mining Unobtainium operate much more efficiently with both a scientist and engineer aboard.
Unobtainium is denser than Gold, so ensure to bring adequate dΔ!
Finally a monetary reason to land on Eeloo, Eve, Moho/Icarus, or any of the other seldom visited worlds!
Preamble by Dewar
This mod is not meant to be an easy cash cow; rather, a difficult alternative to contract spam.
There is no Gold on Kerbin, and be careful when choosing a mining site as only deposits of >2% (mini drill) or >1.5% (large drill) will yield Gold Ore.
Gold Ore can be returned for an okay-ish profit, but be aware that Gold Ore is basically 9/10s Ore. So there are obvious benefits to smelting in-situ. The Smelter needs power, cooling, and an engineer to function at its full capacity.
Pure Gold is, by design and IRL, dense - a.k.a. HEAVY!
Feel free to post any working ship/base designs!
Note on returning with your space booty: Land near or on the space center to avoid diminished returns.
See more
ChangeLog for more details of changes
Discussions or forums for discussions and news
GitHub Pages
Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues
Marketing Slicks
Parts Catalog for part pictures
Localization
English English
Spanish (Español) Spanish (Español) - Gracias Fitiales
Mexican Spanish (Español Mexicano) Mexican Spanish (Español Mexicano) - Gracias JamesErvin-5
Russian (Русский) Russian (Русский) - Spasibo DirtyThongSniffer
your translation here
Help Wanted
open to adding one more resource beyond Kerbin's influence
Community Tech Tree integration and Tech Tree Balancing (need feedback)
Parachute textures that use TheGoldStandard logo
Compatibility patches
Contracts for these glorious parts
Sample crafts/subassemblies
Variant textures and model updates (add/improve: lights, iva, hatches et al)
Converting from FireSpitter to Stock and/or KSPWheel
Marketing Images and Videos such as hero shots, animated gifs, short highlights
Translations: See the README in the Localization folder for instructions for adding or improving translations. There is also the quick start guide. GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!
Installation Directions
Most recent releases only available via CurseForge/OverWolf Website/App

CurseForge/OverWolf App

Dependencies
📌 Pinned
Dependencies:
ModularManagement (MM) or Module Manager (to add functionality to stock parts)
Kerbal Space Program Kerbal Space Program
Suggests
Adjustable Mod Panel (KAMP)
Biomatic (BIO)
Docking Port Descriptions (DPD)
Exception Detector (EXCD)
Field Training Facility (FTF)
Field Training Lab (FTL)
Foundations (FND) Helps prevent ground constructions from floating away
GPO (Goo Pumps & Oils') Speed Pump (GPO)
ISRU Thanks But No Tanks (QBTT)
Kaboom! (BOOM)
Keridian Dynamics Vessel Assembly (KDVA)
MoarKerbals (MOAR)
Monero Flags (QBMF)
Near Future Rovers (NFR)
OhScrap! (OHS)
On Demand Fuel Cells (ODFC)
Precise Maneuver (PM)
Pteron (MSRV)
ScrapYard (SCRAP)
SimpleConstruction! (SCON)
SimpleLife! (LIFE)
SimpleLogistics! (SLOG)
SimpleNotes! (NOTE)
Stock Inline Lights (SIL)
Science!
Mkerb Science Instruments
OScience Laboratories (OSL)
Papa Kerballini's Pizza (PIZZA)
Solar Science (SOL)
by Axial Aerospace
Dreamer (DREAM)
LanderTek (LTK)
Simple Cargo Solutions (CARGO)
WhimChaser (WHIM)
Supports
Galileo Planet Pack
Kopernicus
SCANsat
Stockalike Mining Expansion (SMX)
TweakScale (twk)
Tags
parts, config, flags, resources, tech-tree
red box below is a link to forum post on how to get support

How to get support

Be Kind: Lithobrake, not jakebrake! Keep your Module Manager up to date

Credits and Special Thanks
Dewar for creating this cool mod.
see Attributions for more
Legal Mumbo Jumbo (License provenance)
Author (1) - zer0Kerbal
Forum: Thread - Source: GitHub - Download CurseForge
License: License License

Original Author (ROOT) (0): Dewar
Forum: Thread - Download: SpaceDock - Source: SpaceDock
License: License License 

Disclaimer(s)
All bundled mods are distributed under their own licenses

All assets, including but not limited to: animations, models, sounds and textures are distributed under their own licenses. License

see Notices for more legal Mumbo Jumbo

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About Project

Created: December 27th 2023

Updated: December 27th 2023

Project ID: 80275

License: All Rights Reserved

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