SSTO Flying Aircraft Carrier to Tekto and Back | KSP 1.12.5

[@Syntex366]

I wanna see Stratenblitz do a normal career let’s play so we can watch how quickly it devolves from standard rockets to colossal creations that exceed loading range.

[@Ryplixity]

5 minutes

[@GameristicForce]

@@Ryplixity 2 launches completion 4:37 jool and back

[@xavierjustice8796]

You mean evolve, right?

[@Syntex366]

@@xavierjustice8796 he needs 87x playback speed to make the video watchable.

[@marcoplayz7911]

Stratz has been awakened by IFT-5

[@sleysyknockoutcity7175]

haha thought the same

[@knicechawt]

what a week in space flight, europa clipper, ift-5, and best of all, a stratz upload

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Literally was. I set an early alarm for it!

[@thesilentpearl8575]

@@Stratzenblitz75Next time try to catch the SSTO with chopsticks!

[@GameristicForce]

@@Stratzenblitz75 SpaceX can't land (or sea) their stuff, you can literally land on the equivalent of Saturn's moon, AND RETURN... (with a little tiny bit of help from quicksaves)

[@spacewitch3707]

i can feel the pain in every single frame of this video, and it's beautiful.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Yep haha. Also I recognize you from the streams, thanks for joining!

[@GameristicForce]

@@Stratzenblitz75 I never really realized how much you speed up your videos until I could compare the streams to the video, most parts are over 20x sped up, at least! Also, did you build that plane? It looks cool!

[@MDE_never_dies]

Every single molecule

[@therealspeedwagon1451]

Every single frame looks like an absolutely stunning wallpaper! Very nicely done! All of these would look fabulous on my computer or hanging on my wall!

[@wtuwotl]

​@@Stratzenblitz75, where can I get one such plane ?

[@Purpzie]

I appreciate you being open about having to replace the smaller planes. It's not your fault KSP decided to screw them up.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

I really should've seen it coming. That bug also came up in one of my tests but I shrugged it off as a fluke. Lesson learned: don't use a cubic octagonal part (or any "physicsless" part) as a root part!

[@warriorsabe1792]

@@Stratzenblitz75 Wait, the cubic strut is physicsless?

[@Stratzenblitz75]

@@warriorsabe1792 Yea, its weird. It still has "physics", but its mass and drag are applied to the parent part, not itself. Also, apparently you cant make physicless parts root parts, but I think my planes got around it since they are subassemblies where the cubic octag is the first part in the plane's part tree.

[@vaos3712]

Now THAT'S a space plane! The Claw can be buggy as hell. I try to stick to docking ports where I can. 86 year mission. Damn LOL

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks Vaos! I was def trying to min/max performance of the aircraft by excluding any drag inducing docking ports. Little did I know much suffering that decision would cause.

[@darrinwatts3419]

It could have been done in 74, but they took a 12 year hiatus waiting for new planes 😂. I really like videos like this. Makes you appreciate just how incredibly vast space really is. It takes years just to visit our " next door " neighbors. Great work.👍👍

[@GameristicForce]

@@darrinwatts3419I always feel like the KSC is being a bad space program, running one mission for like 12 years and nothing else lol

[@therealspeedwagon1451]

@@Stratzenblitz75yeah i don’t really like the claws either, but more for roleplay reasons. Wouldn’t the claw damage the rocket when it clamps down on it? Since it’s supposed to be for grabbing onto asteroids but most people use it as a sort of pseudo docking port.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

@@therealspeedwagon1451 Yea I can get that. I probably should've used the micro docking port to accomplish the same thing.

[@peepe3741]

The reason for his absence was that he played the whole mission in real time

[@KnightofSaintJohn]

From the nearly infinite wells of streaming footage and copyright-free music, you seem to have composed another masterpiece. And because it's a music-only video, it's got that nostalgic feeling of long lost footage, haha. I'm loving it, Stratz

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks Knight! I have a lot to thank for the work modders like you do. These videos wouldn't look half as good without you guys!

[@notjebbutstillakerbal]

Were you awakened by the starship too?

[@longdogmurph]

Ah cool. A rare music video from the one and only Stratzenblitz.

[@pokseri9322]

Nobody talking about that Stratz learned to use the precise manuever window during this.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

This is fake news

[@pr4ger]

Every time I think "nothing can impress me in KSP anymore" - Stratzenblitz surprises me again and again

[@GuybrushKerman]

I remember that minty green sky from a certain mission involving deep sea rocketry... 7 years ago!? Thrilled to see the results of those streams in such a gorgeous video, those wide shots with the planets/moons in the background were really something. Huge smile on my face right now.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

No that was not 7 years ago, thats not possi.. Huh, I guess so. Im glad you enjoyed! I loved going back to Tekto

[@Ryguy6001]

Yay, I was there for all the streams, I have been waiting for this video!

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Glad you joined! I had a lot of fun with the streams

[@RedGarrus]

0:49 i've never been closer to a heart attack

[@TheEgg-gb5sr]

More like 0:48

[@WhiteIkiryo-yt2it]

That certainly made my body tense up. How did the ground crew not drop at hearing the briefing. Kerbals are a special bunch.

[@ScoutThePurple7]

fr

[@PlayerCarter.]

that hangar system is so cool, incredible job also 11:39 is wallpaper material

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Yep... Made me realize the KSP I've wanted was here all along.

[@gweo1817]

16:12 is also amaizing

[@daskampffredchen]

@@gweo1817 I personally like 4:14 a lot

[@daskampffredchen]

Revolver Hangar system

[@haassteambraker9959]

KSP with the right mods is just a wallpaper engine tbh

[@gupikot5272]

And now, just after flight 5, HE RETURNED!

[@KaneSoulbreaker]

It's been too long since the last music video, loving to see them back!

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you! I know commentary videos are the new normal for this channel, but I've been itching to do another music video for a while.

[@matthewwhiteside4619]

​@@Stratzenblitz75I'll be honest, I prefer the music videos

[@thesilentpearl8575]

@@Stratzenblitz75I kind of like the commentary videos more sometimes it can get kinda confusing.

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

I just said similar! A trip down memory lane for sure.

[@quintenmc]

Mate I had to do a double take when I saw this. At first I thought, "damn, a video of Stratz I haven't seen yet". Then I saw KSP 1.12.5 and questioned my sanity cuz no way I missed a video that recent. Then I saw the 3 hours ago and lost it. Good to have you back dude, may the Kraken smile upon your voyages!

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

He did a whole bunch of streams a couple months ago, if you want countless hours of unedited gameplay footage... 😊 _(like, literally a couple days worth lol)_

[@fireX30]

2 historic things happened today, Mechazilla Catch and return of Stratzenblitz75

[@ultmateragnarok8376]

Every time the production quality is better than the last. Particularly how you incorporate the music. Great work.

[@jaffy1048]

You know its a good decade when Stratz uploads

[@jamieloganaerospace6404]

Amazing work! The “six-shooter” aircraft hangar is TOO Kerbal. I definitely feel your pain with the cubic octagonal strut root part issue - been burned by that a few times.

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks Jamie! I don't know how I didn't run into this before, I think this may have been the first time I've used an octag as a root part for a sub-craft lol

[@techsbyglebbagrov7470]

Been there on one of the streams. Its so good watch it live, and one of the gods of KSP to be back!

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you! The streams def were a thing, I appreciate you joining them!

[@an_asp]

Wow, that's such a clever design. I'm impressed by all the multi-vehicle shots. Also, the state of visual mods for KSP is crazy. I sure don't remember the game looking quite this beautiful. Those unusual clouds especially, was that the custom config mentioned in the video description?

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you! To be honest, the custom config for Tekto was just copied from Kerbin with some extra tweaks like lowering the rain velocity.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

@@Stratzenblitz75 I told you in the stream, you _totally_ have to share that Tekto config

[@thumb-ugly7518]

Wonderful. The crafts are imaginative and well thought out. I like the style. The video editing and soundtrack is also excellent. The whole experience made me remember, Ace Combat, Last Exile, and Heroic Age, among other sci-fi stories and games. Sitting here smoking a pipe with a cool breeze and watching work like this, truly makes my day. You’ve done it again. o7

[@Rockethead293]

He is back. He is back? HE IS BACK!

[@-SpaceFrog-]

He saw IFT-5, and magically remembered his YT password so he could watch it. Edit: before anyone says he had streams, I know. But they were late at night so i missed them.

[@xenockz]

He has returned, rejoyce!

[@SlacksOfficial]

Tried tuning in as often as I can during the streams but finally seeing this in full is crazy impressive man!

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks slacks!

[@VagueCastle649]

So many wallpaper worthy shots Very awesome and grandiose

[@slMagnvox]

ksp enviromental effects/overhaul modders never stopped cooking I guess, haven't ever seen this game look quite so good

[@asterozoan]

Just started rewatching through all your epic videos this week, and suddenly a new one comes out! Amazing!

[@DibzNr2234]

Once again you blow me away, your plane design is incredibly impressive, and the shots you got of Sarnus and the surface of Tekto are so pretty. Incredible work! Don't think I forgot about the ions you left running in the cargo bay

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you! Also I have no knowledge of this. I definitely have control over all the engines

[@neuronoc.7343]

Ah yes, the edited video made from the VOD after IFT-5. The man has been cooking.

[@scotthogan6495]

This is the craziest KSP stuff I've ever seen

[@ItanMark]

Wow. Just wow. This video is truly insane. Fist of all the craft - i could have never come up with something like this by myself. And second of all - the shots. They are truly beautiful! Keep up the good work my man!

[@nintenplsdont128]

some absolutely stunning shots you've curated for us. thank you!

[@stuntpuppy8557]

I want to build this in space engineers now, I am in love with the rotating hangar pod concept.

[@Hazard-ish]

This is incredible. You make the kind of videos that I wish I could make msyself. Beuatiful. That revolving cargo storage is ingenius!

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you! Also, its nice to see you around!

[@notjebbutstillakerbal]

Elon's deadliest catch was actually a ritual to revive all KSPtubers

[@Oarn-nraO]

bro watching this thing while you were live was crazy

[@TheKiwiKiwi]

I was there for the barrel roll. I like your narrations but the music videos are nice too, already looking forward to your next one

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks! Yall asking for a barrel roll didn't realize the maneuver would cost 1 hour. But I am can't deny the word of higher powers. When Danny tells me to barrel roll, I do it.

[@NightBeWheat]

Stratzenblitz casually sends an Ace Combat boss to another celestial body

[@derf5045]

Welcome back!!! it was really fun to tune into the streams, hope there is more to come!!!

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks! There is, I need to dust off the sun shot mission (which should be soon).

[@derf5045]

@@Stratzenblitz75 awesome! Will gladly tune into the streams if you decide to stream it, just don't overwork yourself!

[@jlust6660]

Your patience with this game will never cease to amaze me, also that shot of the carrier flying in formation with its jets with Sarnus in the background was insane

[@runcows]

Absolutely stunning. Makes me want to play ksp again

[@IsaacStow]

amazing job Strat. great cinematography and wildly cool creations, video was done beatifully. Keep making awesome stuff

[@Besieiro]

the plane revolver is one of the coolest ideas i've seen in ksp, awesome video

[@Eladdan]

I love how you had a tiny jet plane just for Jebediah to screw around in.

[@atlas7309]

Absolutely incredible shots! Massive respect for the work that must have gone into this!

[@DarthTrytan]

Being there for the livestreams then watching this vid is incredible. Great editing, well done

[@darrinwatts3419]

Have to adnit, i was not expecting the revolving hanger. The design of the main plane made me think that the front would just detach and be the lander. 😮😱👍. Really appreciate the commitment and logistics it takes just to make a video like this.

[@Nomida2]

Seriously, you always find the best jams for your videos. Loving this!

[@youareafailure8899]

absolutely amazing! the game looks absolutely unreal! it looks better than KSP 2! those cinematic shots are breath-taking and surreal! the mission itself is at such unbelivable scale. can''t imagine the sheer patience and supercomputer power it would need. the wait for the video was well-worth it! :'-)

[@leucurus5057]

it definitely was fun in the streams, and Im glad I was able to be a part of it.

[@alexk4058]

Nice to see your music ksp videos again, Blitz.

[@HerrSticks]

Amazing, construction, execution, editing. It's a shame KZbin didn't bring up your video even though I'm subscribed.

[@sage5296]

That thing is absolutely majestic! This is truly a cinematic experience, well done!

[@loficampingguy9664]

This damn thing is so big that landing on the far side of the runway is a taxiway incursion. I love it!

[@theorixlux]

Thanks for reminding me why I love ksp

[@EnderRobber101]

Nice to see you back! The editing makes it look so smooth compared to the live stream

[@thesilentpearl8575]

He’s back! Those streams were amazing by the way.

[@MatthewPhoenix00]

Look who's just returned... the master. The GOAT. Couldn't wait for this. Stunning video and beautiful aircraft, well done Stratz ❤‍🔥

[@torusx8564]

This is now literally in my top 20 favorite KSP video this is amazing I love it

[@zman1064]

He's finally back

[@conord82]

Great vid and awesome build. Hope to see more. Definitely bringing some variety and nostalgia with the music only. Hope for some more commentary again in the future too. But so much artistry in the camera shots synced up to the music in this. Really is beautiful

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you! Next video should be a deep dive into more landed state shenanigans, so more commentaries on the way!

[@lehmann1808]

What an insane mission. Great video, cool carrier, cool plane, cool view, cool music Everything is just so nice. Totally worth waiting for!

[@gabeteuton]

always a treat to watch one of your videos! You're awesome!

[@Phazon_Corrupted]

Amazing! Great builds and great camera shots! Love it!

[@camdentherocker3230]

This view is amazing! 11:38

[@zotzot5]

its nice to see a classic style uncommentated stratz video every once in a while

[@George-bc7ej]

He finally recovered from his ksp2 induced trauma!

[@finp9689]

Absolutely amazing. I didn't know such art could be made in ksp! The shot at 11:35 is perfection.

[@TURPEG]

12:57 HOLY SHIT This is the coolest ksp video i have ever seen, you really cooked with this one🎉

[@Hakaishin-225]

Absolute Cinema 🖐😌🤚

[@thorgaran]

Epic video as always, and this one's even fully cinematic! Thank you :)

[@AlexeySkachkov-d6l]

This is the coolest aircraft I have ever seen in KSP Well done!

[@lipilplipililppipliplipii]

These are amazing! The effort you put in is inspiring

[@adf8537]

the king has returned

[@vortifyne]

11:35 Absolutely breathtaking shot. Amazing video!

[@Coolguy-wl9ng]

When earth needed him most he came back.

[@Reaver-Altar]

This is sweet. It's like a streamlined version of the Heli-carrier.

[@mifiwi3438]

This is probably the coolest KSP video I have seen so far

[@superkobster]

such a cool mission!!!!!!! i hope u do more videos on modded destinations because this was a lot of fun to watch, including the streams

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you! Yes, I would love to do more modded destinations. I should probably explore more of the OPM planets: I've only ever sent missions to Tekto!

[@Cosmic_Fyre]

So many excellent flights today

[@johnguidry4065]

Great beats and great builds! Always a good Stratzenblitz video!

[@manvslife271]

THE GOAT IS BACK! Though I wonder what kind of insane builds he could cook up if he didn't limit himself to stock parts.

[@funi_chest]

you're insane. this is legendary. i remember the first stream of this thing xD

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

This was a nice 'Retroblitz' video, like from the days before were learned he had an incredibly soothing voice! 😊 _(boy was _*_that_*_ a total mind-blower video 🤣)_

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks! I was nostalgic for making a music video again. Even though its been a while, it was a lot of fun!

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

@@Stratzenblitz75 It's important to do what _YOU_ find fun, or you'll risk burnout. It was a nice trip down memory lane anyways, so I doubt this bothered anyone! 🍻

[@Caktusdud.]

Wow, you've outdone yourself with since the laythe helicarrier. I really like this one. 13:16 you should make a short showing this deployment with helldivers playing over I can see it🤣

[@cheeseant2574]

Close enough… welcome back Arsenal Bird

[@henryzhang7661]

Each time those small planes detached from ssto, I almost had a heart attack, thinking it's going to explode

[@SmrsinusCZ]

Recetnly, I made my first mission to thatmo, after putting Tekto on a wait, as I can't make a decent enough lander with low drag for Tekto return. Now, I'll try to go there again. Nice vid!

[@wigglez0718]

What is the mod pack for this system?

[@thewatchman0_o39]

You have absolutely NO idea how much we missed you

[@mevolander8478]

Very much enjoyed the streams of this

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks! I really enjoyed streaming it as well. Its a good motivator for me to actually get the project done.

[@pneusur]

without the lag it’s even more amazing, good job, I don’t know if you can top this 😅

[@cy6org]

Earlier I thought to myself, hm I wonder what Stratzenblitz has been up to? I didn't expect to see a video posted 12 hours ago!

[@Definitely_A_Cat]

We’re so back.

[@selensewar]

You have been missed. Your new creation is appreciated.

[@eriz5815]

Glad to see someone else appreciating cYsmix, been too long without a new song

[@alixconer1228]

that nearly clipped the fuel tank there, yikes, good showing regardless.

[@Johnop69]

hay stratenblitz i was feeling down today about something stupid but seeing your new video made cheer up thanks😊😊

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thanks! Glad it helped

[@tsunamilikesspaceallat]

so glad your back dude, amazing video! i love me my kubbi music too : ]

[@Stratzenblitz75]

Thank you! Kubbi has been a favorite of mine for a long time. Plus, he licenses his music under CC which is rare and very appreciated!