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      Rocketry

      Rocketry quests build practical progression through the rocketry skill tree. This page is a QA-oriented map of quest dependencies, process IO, and inventory gates.

      Quest tree

      1. First rocket launch!
      2. Fuel Mixture Calibration
      3. Add a parachute
      4. Preflight Checklist
      5. Build a Guided Model Rocket
      6. Practice Rocket Recovery
      7. Night Launch
      8. Perform a Static Engine Test
      9. Guided Model Rocket Hop
      10. Check the Launch Winds

      1) First rocket launch! (rocketry/firstlaunch)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/firstlaunch
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: 3dprinter/start
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • components → "Alright, all 4 components are now printed! What's next?" - 3D printed nosecone ×1, 3D printed body tube ×1, 3D printed fincan ×1, 3D printed nosecone coupler ×1
        • assemble → "The rocket's assembled! Are we ready for launch?" - launch-capable model rocket ×1
        • launch → "Kit is staged. Run the range safety checklist." - launch controller ×1, rocket igniter ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1
        • go → "Launch successful and recovery complete." - damaged model rocket ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • range-safety and range-hold enforce go/no-go stop conditions (weather, exclusion zone, recovery path) with mandatory re-checks.
        • troubleshoot-ignition adds an abort-and-recover route that returns through safety gating before retry.
      • Grants:
        • launch → "Thanks for the spare launch kit." - launch controller ×1, rocket igniter ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Rocketeer Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • 3dprint-rocket-nosecone
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, green PLA filament ×13.9, dWatt ×223.4375
          • Creates: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, 3D printed nosecone ×1, dPrint ×13.9
        • 3dprint-rocket-body-tube
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, green PLA filament ×18.48, dWatt ×266.67
          • Creates: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, 3D printed body tube ×1, dPrint ×18.48
        • 3dprint-rocket-fincan
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, green PLA filament ×52.3, dWatt ×1006.70139
          • Creates: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, 3D printed fincan ×1, dPrint ×52.3
        • 3dprint-rocket-nosecone-coupler
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, green PLA filament ×6.32, dWatt ×112.92
          • Creates: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, 3D printed nosecone coupler ×1, dPrint ×6.32
        • assemble-rocket
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: 3D printed nosecone ×1, 3D printed body tube ×1, 3D printed fincan ×1, 3D printed nosecone coupler ×1, hobbyist solid rocket motor ×1, kevlar shock cord ×1, superglue ×0.1
          • Creates: launch-capable model rocket ×1
        • launch-rocket
          • Requires: launch controller ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1, rocket launch checklist ×1
          • Consumes: launch-capable model rocket ×1, rocket igniter ×1
          • Creates: damaged model rocket ×1, dLaunch ×1

      2) Fuel Mixture Calibration (rocketry/fuel-mixture)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/fuel-mixture
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/firstlaunch
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • measure → "Scale ready, mixture measured to the first ratio target." - parachute ×1
        • verify-ratio → "Ratio verified in tolerance and test hardware is staged." - launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • safety-brief and safety-reset add an explicit bench/PPE/ventilation hold before measurement.
        • verify-ratio and correction enforce out-of-band correction with a mandatory re-measure loop.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Rocketeer Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • run-static-engine-test
          • Requires: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1
          • Consumes: None
          • Creates: 4d5d0f2e-77e7-44c2-a0d7-ef0f9f8a9b2d ×1 ("static engine thrust log")

      3) Add a parachute (rocketry/parachute)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/parachute
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/firstlaunch
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • inventory-check → "All parts staged and motor removed." - launch-capable model rocket ×1, parachute ×1, kevlar shock cord ×1, flame-resistant recovery wadding ×1, parachute harness kit ×1
        • install → "Install complete. Verify continuity and packing." - launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1
        • launch → "Flight complete. Assess recovery outcome." - dLaunch ×2
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • verify-install and assess force explicit pass/fail checks with a troubleshoot-install rework loop.
        • safety-brief and hold enforce a no-ignite range safety hold before launch is allowed.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Rocketeer Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • assemble-rocket-parachute
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: launch-capable model rocket ×1, parachute ×1, kevlar shock cord ×1, parachute harness kit ×1, flame-resistant recovery wadding ×1
          • Creates: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1
        • launch-rocket-parachute
          • Requires: launch controller ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1, rocket launch checklist ×1
          • Consumes: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, rocket igniter ×1
          • Creates: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, dLaunch ×1

      4) Preflight Checklist (rocketry/preflight-check)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/preflight-check
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/parachute
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • supplies → "All core gear is staged." - launch controller ×1, rocket igniter ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1, rocket launch checklist ×1
        • wind-evidence → "Both readings are documented. Time to interpret." - wind log ×1
        • arm → "Launch complete and post-flight check passed." - damaged model rocket ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • range-walk and scrub paths can halt unsafe range conditions before arming.
        • troubleshoot enforces corrective actions and a mandatory re-test loop through wind-readings.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems:
          • wind-readings → "Record both readings in the pad log." grants wind log ×1
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • rocket igniter ×10, hobbyist solid rocket motor ×5, Rocket Descent (animated) ×1
      • Processes used:
        • launch-rocket
          • Requires: launch controller ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1, rocket launch checklist ×1
          • Consumes: launch-capable model rocket ×1, rocket igniter ×1
          • Creates: damaged model rocket ×1, dLaunch ×1

      5) Build a Guided Model Rocket (rocketry/guided-rocket-build)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/guided-rocket-build
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/firstlaunch, rocketry/parachute, rocketry/preflight-check
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • print-fincan/print-fincan-quality → fincan completion confirmations - servo-ready fincan ×1
        • print-sled → "Sled fits cleanly into the fincan." - servo-ready fincan ×1, avionics sled ×1
        • assemble-stack → "Servos move cleanly and wiring is tidy." - guided flight stack ×1
        • calibrate → firmware stability confirmation - guided flight stack ×1, stability firmware ×1
        • camera → "Camera wiring is tucked and hatch secured." - nosecone camera module ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • print-plan provides non-linear print strategy branches (fast vs quality profile).
        • print-recovery handles warp/adhesion failures before resuming the build path.
        • assemble-safety + bench-troubleshoot add anti-static and servo diagnostic loops before closure.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Rocketeer Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • 3dprint-guided-fincan
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, green PLA filament ×58.4, dWatt ×1125
          • Creates: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, servo-ready fincan ×1, dPrint ×58.4
        • 3dprint-guidance-sled
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, green PLA filament ×24.8, dWatt ×420
          • Creates: entry-level FDM 3D printer ×1, avionics sled ×1, dPrint ×24.8
        • assemble-guided-flight-stack
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: servo-ready fincan ×1, avionics sled ×1, Arduino Uno ×1, micro servo pair ×1, superglue ×0.2
          • Creates: guided flight stack ×1
        • calibrate-guided-flight-stack
          • Requires: none
          • Consumes: guided flight stack ×1
          • Creates: guided flight stack ×1, stability firmware ×1
        • install-rocket-camera
          • Requires: guided flight stack ×1
          • Consumes: keychain camera kit ×1, superglue ×0.1
          • Creates: nosecone camera module ×1

      6) Practice Rocket Recovery (rocketry/recovery-run)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/recovery-run
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/parachute
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • prep → "Recovery stack prepped and motor is still out." - launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, flame-resistant recovery wadding ×1
        • launch → "Rocket recovered. Begin post-flight inspection." - launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, dLaunch ×1
        • inspect → "Inspection passed. Rocket is reusable for next iteration." - launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • range-check + hold add an operational hold loop before launch when perimeter/abort setup is unsafe.
        • launch and inspect can route into troubleshoot for repack and re-run before completion.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • rocket igniter ×10, hobbyist solid rocket motor ×5, Rocket Descent (animated) ×1
      • Processes used:
        • launch-rocket-parachute
          • Requires: launch controller ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1, rocket launch checklist ×1
          • Consumes: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, rocket igniter ×1
          • Creates: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, dLaunch ×1

      7) Night Launch (rocketry/night-launch)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/night-launch
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/recovery-run
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • prep → "Gear's ready and double-checked for night ops." - Model rocket launchpad ×1, launch controller ×1, rocket igniter ×1, launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1
        • launch → "Flight complete. Move to post-flight recovery checks." - launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, dLaunch ×1
        • recovery-check → "Rocket recovered with safe descent and clear visual tracking." - launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, dLaunch ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • range-safety and hold enforce visibility/perimeter checks and a no-go hold before launch.
        • misfire handles failed ignition/unsafe trajectory and loops back through full restaging.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Rocketeer Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • launch-rocket-parachute
          • Requires: launch controller ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1, rocket launch checklist ×1
          • Consumes: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, rocket igniter ×1
          • Creates: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, dLaunch ×1

      8) Perform a Static Engine Test (rocketry/static-test)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/static-test
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/parachute
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • burn → "Use the captured thrust log to continue analysis." - 4d5d0f2e-77e7-44c2-a0d7-ef0f9f8a9b2d ×1 ("static engine thrust log")
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • setup and safety-hold add explicit abort/resume handling for unsafe static-test conditions.
        • interpret enforces pass/fail bounds and routes out-of-range outcomes into corrective re-test loops.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • rocket igniter ×10, hobbyist solid rocket motor ×5, Rocket Descent (animated) ×1
      • Processes used:
        • run-static-engine-test
          • Requires: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1
          • Consumes: None
          • Creates: 4d5d0f2e-77e7-44c2-a0d7-ef0f9f8a9b2d ×1 ("static engine thrust log")

      9) Guided Model Rocket Hop (rocketry/suborbital-hop)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/suborbital-hop
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/recovery-run, rocketry/preflight-check, rocketry/guided-rocket-build
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • simulate → "Simulator run complete. Review drift and apogee against bounds." - guided hop telemetry ×1
        • simulate-recheck → "Fresh telemetry logged. Re-review drift and apogee bounds." - guided hop telemetry ×2
        • range → "Gear staged at the pad." - launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1, launch controller ×1, rocket igniter ×1, flame-resistant recovery wadding ×1, guided flight stack ×1, stability firmware ×1, nosecone camera module ×1
        • pad → "Checklist complete and servos passed the wiggle test." - guided launch pad checklist ×1
        • countdown → "Countdown finished at T-0 without holds." - guided countdown card ×1
        • launch → "Rocket recovered with clean data capsule." - guided flight log capsule ×1
        • recovery-review → "Logs are complete and within expected envelope." - guided flight log capsule ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • sim-review and sim-tune enforce drift/apogee thresholds with a mandatory tuning loop before range travel.
        • range-safety and range-hold add explicit no-go handling for perimeter/comms failures.
        • anomaly routes recovery through simulate-recheck, which enforces a fresh simulator run before returning to bounds review.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • guided flight stack ×1, nosecone camera module ×1
      • Processes used:
        • suborbital-hop
          • Requires: guided flight stack ×1, stability firmware ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: guided hop telemetry ×1
        • range-setup-guided-hop
          • Requires: Model rocket launchpad ×1, launch controller ×1, rocket igniter ×1, guided flight stack ×1, nosecone camera module ×1
          • Consumes: guided flight stack ×1
          • Creates: guided flight stack ×1, guided launch pad checklist ×1
        • countdown-guided-hop
          • Requires: guided launch pad checklist ×1, launch controller ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: guided countdown card ×1
        • launch-guided-hop
          • Requires: launch controller ×1, Model rocket launchpad ×1, guided flight stack ×1, stability firmware ×1, nosecone camera module ×1
          • Consumes: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, rocket igniter ×1, guided countdown card ×1
          • Creates: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1, guided flight stack ×1, nosecone camera module ×1, guided flight log capsule ×1, dLaunch ×1

      10) Check the Launch Winds (rocketry/wind-check)

      • Quest link: /quests/rocketry/wind-check
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: rocketry/preflight-check
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • reading-one → "Reading #1 logged. Capture the second sample now." - wind log ×1
        • reading-two → "Reading #2 logged and trend noted." - wind log ×1
        • retest-window → "Retest stayed stable. Launch conditions verified." - wind log ×1
      • Troubleshooting/safety branches:
        • setup + safety-hold add a mandatory pad/perimeter safety hold before taking readings.
        • interpret, corrective, and scrub enforce out-of-range handling with retest and explicit no-launch outcomes.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Rocketeer Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • run-static-engine-test
          • Requires: launch-capable model rocket (parachute) ×1
          • Consumes: None
          • Creates: 4d5d0f2e-77e7-44c2-a0d7-ef0f9f8a9b2d ×1 ("static engine thrust log")

      QA flow notes

      • Cross-quest dependencies: follow quest unlocks in order; each quest above lists exact requiresQuests and inventory gates that must be present before completion paths appear.
      • Progression integrity checks: verify each process-backed step can be completed either by running the process or by satisfying the documented continuation gate items.
      • Known pitfalls: repeated processes may generate stackable logs or outputs; validate minimum item counts on continuation options before skipping process steps.