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WhimChaser (WHIM)
created: 01 Oct 2019
updated: 29 Jul 2022 -->

<!-- based upon work by Lisias -->

# WhimChaser (WHIM) by Axial Aerospace

[Home](./index.md)

Provides a fun to fly efficient  vertical launch/glider return vessel that can handle rescue missions as well as providing a low-cost crew service vessel (CSV) for Kerbal Space Program.

## Installation Instructions

### Using CurseForge/OverWolf app or CKAN

You should be all good! (check for latest version on CurseForge)

### If Downloaded from CurseForge/OverWolf manual download

To install, place the `AxialAerospace` folder inside your Kerbal Space Program's GameData folder:

* **REMOVE ANY OLD VERSIONS OF THE PRODUCT BEFORE INSTALLING**
  * Delete `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData/AxialAerospace/WhimChaser`
* Extract the package's `AxialAerospace/` folder into your KSP's GameData folder as follows:
  * `<PACKAGE>/AxialAerospace` --> `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData`
    * Overwrite any preexisting folder/file(s).
  * you should end up with `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData/AxialAerospace/WhimChaser`

### If Downloaded from SpaceDock / GitHub / other

To install, place the `GameData` folder inside your Kerbal Space Program folder:

* **REMOVE ANY OLD VERSIONS OF THE PRODUCT BEFORE INSTALLING**
  * Delete `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData/AxialAerospace/WhimChaser`
* Extract the package's `GameData` folder into your KSP's root folder as follows:
  * `<PACKAGE>/GameData` --> `<KSP_ROOT>`
    * Overwrite any preexisting file.
  * you should end up with `<KSP_ROOT>/GameData/AxialAerospace/WhimChaser`

## The following file layout must be present after installation

```markdown
<KSP_ROOT>
  + [GameData]
    + [AxialAerospace]
    + [AxialAeroSpace]
      + [AxialAeroSpaceLtd]
        + [Agencies]
          ...
        + [Config]
          ...
        + [Flags]
          ...
        + [Localization]
          ...
        ...
      + [WhimChaser]
        + [Compatibility]
          ...
        + [Config]
          ...
        + [Contracts]
          ...
        + [Localization]
          ...
        + [Parts]
          ...
        * #.#.#.#.htm
        * Attributions.htm
        * changelog.md
        * GPL-2.0.txt
          ManualInstallation.htm
        * readme.htm
        * WhimChaser.version
      ...
    * ModuleManager.ConfigCache
  * KSP.log
  ...
```

### Dependencies

* [AxialAerospace Ltd (AA/L)][AAL]

[AAL]: https://github.com/zer0Kerbal/AxialAerospaceLtd "AxialAerospace Ltd (AA/L)"
[mm]: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/50533-*/ "Module Manager"
[mml]: https://github.com/net-lisias-ksp/ModuleManager "Module Manager /L"
