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# The Gold Standard (GOLD)

This resource part mod adds eight new parts and adds functionality to several stock parts in Kerbal Space Program.

By `zer0Kerbal`, originally by `Dewar`

###### brought to you by KGEx

## Description

This mod adds the pursuit of gold and an extremely rare resource called Unobtainium to the game!

## 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.

### Cabin notes

> - WIP - work in progress
> - I have not personally tested the patches
> - Have a request? Glad to have them, kindly submit through GitHub.

### Help Wanted:

> - Am open to adding one more resource beyond Kerbin's influence, great project for someone!
> - Community Tech Tree integration and Tech Tree Balancing (need feedback)
> - Would love someone to convert from FireSpitter to Stock and/or KSPWheel
> - Variant Textures always welcome!
> - Model updates to Unity 2019
> - Parachute textures that use TheGoldStandard logo
> - Have a request? Glad to have them, kindly submit through GitHub.

### Localization - work in progress

> [x] English
> [x] Russian (Русский)
> [x] Spanish (Español)
> [ ] your translation here

> HELP WANTED - See the README in the Localization folder for instructions for adding or improving translations. GitHub push is the best way to contribute. Additions and corrections welcome!

### How to support this and many other mods by `zer0kerbal`

### See More

- Discussions and news on this mod: See [Discussions][MOD:disc] or [KSP Forums][MOD:thread]
- Changelog Summary for more details of changes : See [ChangeLog][MOD:clog]
- Known Issues for more details of feature requests and known issues : See Known Issues

### Installation Directions

Use CurseForge/OverWolf App (currently does not install dependencies) 1

or 2

### Dependencies

- Kerbal Space Program [ 3
- Module Manager 4

### Suggests

- SimpleLogistics! (SLOG!)
- Keridian Dynamics Vessel Assembly (KDVA)
- Stockalike Mining Expansion (SMX)
- Foundations (FND) - beta Helps prevent ground constructions from floating away :)
- KaboOom! (BOOM) rapid unplanned disassembly and assembly
- On Demand Fuel Cells
- Monero Flags (QBMF)
- ISRU Thanks But No Tanks (KBTT)
- Alternative Resource Panel
- Olympic's ARP Icons (ARPI)

### Supports

- TweakScale
- SCANsat
- Kopernicus
- Galileo Planet Pack
- Stockalike Mining Expansion)

### Tags

- parts, config, flags, agency, convenience, resources, tech-tree, career, crewed, uncrewed

*red box below is a link to forum post on 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.
- `@TheKurgan` for their contributions.
- @Fitiales for the Spanish translation.
- @DirtyThongSniffer for the Russian translation.

### Legal Mumbo Jumbo (License)

#### Current (1) - `zer0Kerbal`

> Forum: [Thread][MOD:thread] - Source: GitHub
> License: [

> ##### Disclaimer(s)

> *** All bundled add-ons/mods are distributed under their own licenses***
> *** All art assets (textures, models, animations) are distributed under their own licenses***

#### Original (0) - Author: `Dewar`

> [Thread][MOD:orig:0:thread] - [Download][MOD:orig:0:download] - Source: [GitHub][MOD:orig:0:source]
> License: [![License CC BY-NC-SA 4.0][LIC:orig:shld]][LICENSE:orig:url] [][LICENSE:orig:url]

1. this isn't a mod. ;P↩︎

2. this isn't a mod. ;P↩︎

3. may work on other versions (YMMV)↩︎

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