When phantom forces threaten your space mission, do you investigate or just keep flying?
In short: Scott Manley navigates a catastrophic construction failure in Kerbal Space Program. As the exploration ship Sleipnir nears completion, unexpected physics glitches cause significant damage, forcing a choice between bureaucratic inquiry and immediate mission continuation.
During the final assembly of the exploration vessel Sleipnir, the ship suffers from a phantom force that causes structural damage before the drive section can even undock. Rather than enduring the tedious process of an official incident inquiry, the crew opts to perform field repairs on the damaged craft.
The mission proceeds with a demonstration of the ship's space worthiness through a voyage to Minmus, prioritizing operational momentum over a formal investigation into the construction disaster.
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