Universal Storage II – Payload Wedges

 

Resources

Resource wedges contain stock and Community Resource Pack resources for use in your craft.  All resource wedges are available in four size configurations, allowing for more storage without raising part count.  The core wedges are available in an otherwise stock KSP install, however several of the resources are also used in 3rd party mods and will be available for use in the expanded systems.

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Radial Tank

Surface mountable tank which can be configured to carry various resources.  The radial tank makes a great addition to a rover or other small craft.
  • Wet cost: varies, see below
  • Wet mass: varies, see below
  • Node attach: No
  • Surface attach: Yes
  • Tech level: Survivability
  • Research cost: 2400
  • Category: Utility
  • Tags: Universal Storage Fuel Lifesupport Radial

3rd party mod compatibility

Variants

The radial tank can be configured to hold a variety of resources (depending on which 3rd party mods are installed)

Oxygen

  • Wet cost: 35
  • Wet mass: 0.035
  • Oxygen: 3593

Hydrogen

  • Wet cost: 70
  • Wet mass: 0.031
  • Hydrogen: 7187

Monopropellant

  • Wet cost: 15
  • Wet mass: 0.075
  • Monopropellant: 3.8

Liquid fuel / Oxidizer

  • Wet cost: 2.5
  • Wet mass: 0.034
  • Liquid fuel: 1.2
  • Oxidizer: 1.5

Battery

Rechargeable battery built in wedge format to be mounted to Universal Storage cores. Bi-directional power lines allow recharging in-situ, or the entire wedge can be removed on EVA and placed with new equipment or storage. Four size variants are available.
  • Cost: 293
  • Mass: 0.005
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Electrics
  • Research cost: 3600
  • Category: Electrical
  • Tags: Universal Storage Wedge Battery
Resources

  • Electric Charge: 333

3rd party mod compatibility

Size configurations

The wedge is available in four height configurations.  Cost, mass, and capacity scale proportionally.

Hydrogen Tank

Hydrogen resource storage, built in wedge format to be mounted to Universal Storage cores. Hydrogen is stored cryogenically and this wedge contains insulated storage as well as cryogenic equipment and safety systems. The Hydrogen bottles may be refueled via lines, or the entire wedge can be removed on EVA and placed with new equipment or storage. Four size variants are available.
  • Wet cost: 303
  • Wet mass: 0.335
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Space Exploration
  • Research cost: 3600
  • Category: Utility
  • Tags: Universal Storage Wedge Cryogenic Hydrogen
Resources

  • Hydrogen: 53072

3rd party mod compatibility

Size configurations and Variants

The wedge is available in four height configurations.  Cost, mass, and capacity scale proportionally.

Liquid Fuel Tank

Liquid fuel and oxidizer tanks built in wedge format to be mounted to Universal Storage cores. LF+OX may be refueled via lines, or the entire wedge can be removed on EVA and placed with new equipment or storage. Four size variants are available.
  • Wet cost: 38
  • Wet mass: 0.132
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Fuel Systems
  • Research cost: 3600
  • Category: FuelTank
  • Tags: Universal Storage Wedge Liquid Fuel Aerozine
Resources

  • Liquid Fuel: 11
  • Oxidizer: 14

3rd party mod compatibility

Size configurations and Variants

The wedge is available in four height configurations.  Cost, mass, and capacity scale proportionally.

Monopropellant Tank

Monopropellant tanks built in wedge format to be mounted to Universal Storage cores. Monopropellant may be refueled via lines, or the entire wedge can be removed on EVA and placed with new equipment or storage. Four size variants are available.
  • Wet cost: 83
  • Wet mass: 0.131
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Advance Fuel Systems
  • Research cost: 6200
  • Category: FuelTank
  • Tags: Universal Storage Wedge Monoprop Hydrazine
Resources

  • MonoPropellant: 30

3rd party mod compatibility

Size configurations and Variants

The wedge is available in four height configurations.  Cost, mass, and capacity scale proportionally.

Oxygen Tank

Oxygen resource storage, built in wedge format to be mounted to Universal Storage cores. Oxygen is stored cryogenically and this wedge contains insulated storage as well as cryogenic equipment and safety systems. The oxygen bottles may be refueled via lines, or the entire wedge can be removed on EVA and placed with new equipment or storage. Four size variants are available.
  • Wet cost: 152
  • Wet mass: 0.120
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Space Exploration
  • Research cost: 3600
  • Category: Utility
  • Tags: Universal Storage Wedge Cryogenic Hydrogen
Resources

  • Oxygen: 26536

3rd party mod compatibility

Size configurations and Variants

The wedge is available in four height configurations.  Cost, mass, and capacity scale proportionally.

Water Tank

Water tank, built in wedge format to be mounted to Universal Storage cores. The water tank may be refueled via lines, or the entire wedge can be removed on EVA and placed with new equipment or storage. Four size variants are available.
  • Wet cost: 150
  • Wet mass: 0.286
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Space Exploration
  • Research cost: 3600
  • Category: Utility
  • Tags: Universal Storage Wedge Water
Resources

  • Water: 120

3rd party mod compatibility

Size configurations

The wedge is available in four height configurations.  Cost, mass, and capacity scale proportionally.

Processors

Processor wedges turn one or more resources into other resources, usually with an electric charge requirement.  Each processor is based on a real world equivalent from the early space race of the 50’s up to the present day.  Unlike resource wedges, processors are only available in a single size and configuration.

Alkaline Fuel Cell

The alkaline fuel cell is a fully self-contained generation unit, mounted as a double height wedge. Reaching up to 70% operational efficiency, it is the ideal generator for a quick weekend moonshot.
  • Cost: 2350
  • Mass: 0.156
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Advanced Exploration
  • Research cost: 12000
  • Category: Electrical
  • Tags: Universal Storage Electrical Fuel Cell Fuelcell Alkaline Apollo
Input

  • Hydrogen: 0.853076042323157
  • Oxygen: 0.429248283745306

Output

  • Electric Charge: 5
  • Water: 0.000690070272156048

3rd party mod compatibility

Elektron

This complex electrolyzer splits water into oxygen and hydrogen with large amounts of electricity. Featuring a double height chassis originally built for high pressure fumigation equipment, the Elektron has proven itself apt at both sustaining and destroying little green crawling things.
  • Cost: 1500
  • Mass: 0.150
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Advanced Exploration
  • Research cost: 12000
  • Category: Electrical
  • Tags: Universal Storage Processor Electrolysis Elektron
Input

  • Electric Charge: 2
  • Water: 0.0000834985029308818

Output

  • Hydrogen: 0.051611100560551
  • Oxygen: 0.103878084666364

3rd party mod compatibility

PEM Fuel Cell

An early development in generation technology, the Proton-exchange membrane fuel cell boasts an impressive efficiency rating of 50%. Please refrain from touching the heat-sinks.
  • Cost: 500
  • Mass: 0.033
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Space Exploration
  • Research cost: 3600
  • Category: Electrical
  • Tags: Universal Storage Electrical Fuel Cell Fuelcell PEM Gemini
Input

  • Hydrogen: 0.333647518775279
  • Oxygen: 0.167883773198164

Output

  • Electric Charge: 1.6
  • Water: 0.000269894150887699

3rd party mod compatibility

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator

Long term / low power generation via radioactive decay in a double height wedge casing. Used in environments where solar power is unavailable or the craft is too far from the star. Generates waste heat which must be managed to ensure operation.
  • Cost: 23300
  • Mass: 0.08
  • Node attach: Yes
  • Surface attach: No
  • Tech level: Experimental Electrics
  • Research cost: 58000
  • Category: Electrical
  • Tags: Universal Storage Electrical RTG Generator Radioactivity
Output

  • Electric Charge: 0.75

3rd party mod compatibility