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Whiterock M2 Drop Pod

A launch-capable drop pod that can hold up to 7 people.

FEATURES: O2/H2 generator, seating for 7, remote control block, projector, antenna, ejector, connector, survival kit, hydrogen engine, ore detector, and both hydrogen and ion thrusters.

============= NO MODS REQUIRED =============

OWNER'S MANUAL (How To Use)

>COCKPITS:
There are no main cockpits on the Whiterock M2, but it is recommended that you use the ones marked with yellow: the downward-facing one for landing and the upward-facing one for taking off and docking.

Both cockpits have the same controls, distributed over two toolbars. The first one contains essential maneuvering controls, while the second is for miscellaneous features.

>THRUSTER TYPES:
The Whiterock M2 uses both hydrogen and ion thrusters. The hydrogen thrusters are intended solely for takeoff, and to a lesser extent landing. Use the ion thrusters for precise zero-gravity movements such as docking. The thruster types can be switched on and off in the first toolbar of either yellow cockpit.

>LANDING:
The ship's four parachutes are more than enough to brake the pod's fall in earthlike gravity when lightly encumbered. Using the large hydrogen thruster for inertial dampening may be necessary when landing at high speeds or carrying a heavy load to the surface, however it is best to use this feature lightly to conserve fuel, as the hydrogen thrusters are intended primarily for takeoff and will require a lot of fuel to leave the planet's gravity.

>TAKEOFF:
The Whiterock M2 has been tested in Earth gravity using the Speed of Light Mod. If you are using a lower speed limit, results may differ.

When fully encumbered, the Whiterock M2 should be able to take off from Earth gravity with just over half its hydrogen fuel, however it's recommended that you fill the tanks as much as you can before takeoff.

The Whiterock M2 only has low-power ion thrusters on the top, so when braking from a launch be sure to slow down early. If necessary, you can slow your ascent and save resources by using the planet's gravity.