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Asteroids

2025-01-18T03:18:17Z

Ryuseimaru:

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[[File:asteroids_anim.gif|right]]'''Asteroids''' are floating minerals found in space. There are four types of asteroids in [[Space Age]]: metallic, carbon, oxide and promethium. Promethium asteroids are only encountered at the [[Shattered planet|Shattered Planet]]. Asteroids are immediately seen when the [[player]] is present at a [[space platform]]. If a space station is being boosted through space with a [[thruster]], asteroids are encountered much faster. When an [[asteroid collector]] is present at a space station, small [[Asteroids#Asteroid Chunks|asteroid chunks]] can be collected for its chunks of resources. The resources collected from asteroid chunks can be fed into a [[crusher]], grinding the chunks into useful resources.

When traveling through space, the space platform can enter a dangerous asteroid field, where many asteroids can hit the player's platform and destroy it. This means that [[turret]]s with well-stocked ammunition and asteroid collectors should be properly placed around a platform to ward off the asteroids.

The density of asteroids can be seen by going to the [[Remote view]] > '''Surfaces''' > '''Space Map''' and alt-clicking on the interplanetary route to bring up the route in Factoriopedia, or by searching "route". The graph will show a white vertical line overlay on the asteroid graph corresponding to the ship's position when underway.

== Asteroid Types ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Description !! Health !! [[Damage#Resistance|Resistances]] !! Worst enemy
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| Asteroid Chunks
| Harmless.

Does not have health and are instantly destroyed on contact with the space platform.

| N/A
| N/A
| [[Asteroid collector]]
|-
| Small Asteroids
| Do not spawn naturally. Produce chunks on destruction.

Does small damage on contact with the space platform.

| 100

|
*Electric: 100%
*Explosion: 50%
*Fire: 100%
*Laser: 20%

| [[Laser turret]]
|-
| Medium Asteroids
| Spawn in space and in orbit of planets other than [[Nauvis]]. Split into small asteroids when destroyed.

Does medium damage. Can destroy several foundations before expiring. Heavily resistant to laser damage.

| 400

|
*Electric: 100%
*Explosion: 30%
*Fire: 100%
*Laser: 90%
*Physical: 10%

| [[Gun turret]]
|-
| Big Asteroids
| Spawn in space beyond [[Fulgora]] and [[Gleba]]. Split into medium asteroids when destroyed.
Practically immune to physical and laser damage

Does large amount of damage. Can go right through the space platform destroying everything on its path. Because of the high flat physical resistance, [[gun turret]]s are ineffective against them, and has an even higher laser resistance than its medium counterpart.

| 2000

|
*Electric: 100%
*Explosion: 10%
*Fire: 100%
*Laser: 95%
*Physical: 2000/10%

| [[Rocket turret]]
|-
| Huge Asteroids
| Spawn in space beyond [[Aquilo]]. Split into large asteroids when destroyed.

Will absolutely destroy the space platform.

| 5000

|
*Electric: 100%
*Explosion: 99%
*Fire: 100%
*Laser: 99%
*Physical: 3000/10%
| [[Railgun turret]]

|}
'''Note:''' Promethium Asteroids have twice the health of the three standard asteroid types (200/800/4000/10000)

== Asteroid Chunks ==
'''Asteroid chunks''' are the smallest asteroids in the game, serving as the sole resource source in space. Due to their size and low mass, these small chunks will not damage the player's space platform when colliding with it, as larger asteroids do. They will also slowly gravity to the space platform, as if the platform has a gravitational pull, making it easier to collect them. To maintain sustainability, space platforms should be equipped with both [[asteroid collector]] and [[crusher]]. These chunks come in four distinct varieties, each of which can be processed into valuable materials using crushers. [[Advanced_asteroid_processing_(research)|Advanced asteroid processing research]] unlocks the ability to extract additional materials from these chunks.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Asteroid Processing
|-
! [[Asteroids]] !! Processed Into !! Advanced Processing
|-
| {{IconLink|Metallic asteroid chunk}} {{SA}}|| {{IconLink|Iron ore}}|| {{IconLink|Copper ore}}
|-
| {{IconLink|Carbonic asteroid chunk}} {{SA}}|| {{IconLink|Carbon}} {{SA}}|| {{IconLink|Sulfur}}
|-
| {{IconLink|Oxide asteroid chunk}} {{SA}}|| {{IconLink|Ice}} {{SA}}|| {{IconLink|Calcite}} {{SA}}
|-
| {{IconLink|Promethium asteroid chunk}} {{SA}}|| cannot be processed, is a component to the [[promethium science pack]] {{SA}}. || -
|}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:metallic_asteroid_entity.png|Metallic asteroids.
File:carbonic_asteroid_entity.png|Carbonic asteroids.
File:oxide_asteroid_entity.png|Oxide asteroids.
File:promethium_asteroid_entity.png|Promethium asteroids.
</gallery>

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Vulcanus

2025-01-04T06:55:56Z

Ryuseimaru: /* Access to basic resources */

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[[File:volcanus_preview.png|210px|right]]'''Vulcanus''' is a hot volcanic planet with mountainous volcanoes, rivers of lava, plains of ash, and sulfuric acid geysers. 

It is home to [[Demolisher|demolishers]]{{SA}}, a large boss‐like [[Enemies|enemy]] that defends its territory. There's no [[pollution]] on Vulcanus.

[[Planet discovery Vulcanus (research)]] is required to travel to the planet.

=== Exclusive Recipes ===
The following recipes can only be crafted on Vulcanus:
* {{imagelink|Metallurgic science pack|space-age=yes}}
* {{imagelink|Foundry|space-age=yes}}
* {{imagelink|Big mining drill|space-age=yes}}
* {{imagelink|Turbo transport belt|space-age=yes}}
* {{imagelink|Turbo underground belt|space-age=yes}}
* {{imagelink|Turbo splitter|space-age=yes}}
* {{imagelink|Acid neutralisation|space-age=yes}}

The following items and recipes are unlocked on Vulcanus but can be crafted elsewhere:

* {{imagelink|Artillery turret}}/{{imagelink|Artillery wagon}} and {{imagelink|Artillery shell}}s
* {{imagelink|Simple coal liquefaction|space-age=yes}} and {{imagelink|Coal liquefaction}}
* {{imagelink|Cliff explosives}}
* {{imagelink|Speed module 3}}
* {{imagelink|Asteroid reprocessing (research)|space-age=yes}}

==Surface==

===Properties===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Vulcanus Surface Properties
|-
! Property !! Value
|-
| Pollutant Type || None
|-
| Day Night Cycle || 1.5 Minutes
|-
| Magnetic Field|| 25
|-
| Solar Power || 400%
|-
| Pressure || 4000
|-
| Gravity || 40
|}

== Biomes ==
Vulcanus has three distinct biomes.
* '''Ashlands''' are plateaus speckled with sparse vegetation and deposits of [[coal]]. They are home to leafless alien trees. They are relatively free of cliffs and lava, making them ideal for building.
* '''Lava basins''' are filled with winding lava rivers. Within them are deposits of [[tungsten ore]]{{SA}}, which can only be mined using the big mining drill.
* '''Mountains''' are large volcanoes, covered in cliffs and with a large lava pool at their center. They are home to [[sulfuric acid]] geysers and [[calcite]]{{SA}}. 

==Demolisher Territories==

Native to Vulcanus are the giant centipede-like enemies known as "[[Enemies|demolishers]]".

Demolishers have well-defined territories. On the map, these territories are outlined by an opaque, bright red line and the inside is marked by diagonal, translucent, red lines. Only one demolisher will spawn per territory, and the territories themselves do not overlap. However, they are tightly packed, as they follow a Voronoi-like pattern. At the start of the game, only Vulcanus' starting area is not inside a demolisher's territory.

When left alone, a demolisher will patrol the border of its territory. However, if players build inside of a demolisher's territory, it will soon make a beeline towards these buildings with the intent of destroying them. Building inside of a demolisher's territory is therefore extremely risky and dangerous.

The death of a demolisher is permanent, as they only spawn during world generation. Likewise, upon the death of a demolisher, its territory permanently becomes free for the player to use, as other demolishers will not try to expand their territories.

== Access to basic resources ==

* [[Water]] can be obtained via [[Acid neutralisation]] and [[Steam condensation]]
* [[Stone]] is a byproduct of processing [[Lava]] into molten iron/copper
* [[Iron ore]] is only available in limited quantities from mining Volcanic [[Rock]], but [[Iron plate]] and [[Concrete]] may be obtained from [[Molten iron]]
* [[Copper ore]] only available in limited quantities from mining Volcanic [[Rock]], but [[Copper plate]] may be obtained from [[Molten copper]]
* [[Coal]] can be mined from patches on the surface as normal
* [[Crude oil]] is not available, but [[Heavy oil]] can be obtained via [[Simple coal liquefaction]]
* [[Wood]] cannot be obtained, but [[medium electric pole]]s can be constructed using the small amount of ores available. Note that this can soft-lock players that did not unlock the research

==Space routes==
[[Vulcanus]] is connected to 2 other planets: [[Nauvis]] and [[Gleba]]{{SA}}.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Planet Distance
|-
! Planet !! Distance (km)
|-
| [[Nauvis]]|| 15,000
|-
| [[Gleba]]{{SA}}|| 15,000
|-
|}

Asteroid rate graphs:

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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| [[File:Asteroid_chart_Nauvis_Vulcanus.png]] Space route from [[Nauvis]] to [[Vulcanus]]
| [[File:Asteroid_chart_Vulcanus_Gleba.png]] Space route from [[Vulcanus]] to [[Gleba]]
|}

Graph legend:
<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Asteroid Type</th>
<th>Chunk</th>
<th>Medium</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[File:Metallic asteroid chunk.png|32px]] [[Asteroids|Metallic]] {{SA}}</td>
<td>● Blue</td>
<td>● Red</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[File:Carbonic asteroid chunk.png|32px]] [[Asteroids|Carbonic]] {{SA}}</td>
<td>● Orange</td>
<td>● Yellow</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[File:Oxide asteroid chunk.png|32px]] [[Asteroids|Oxide]] {{SA}}</td>
<td>● Green</td>
<td>● Magenta</td>
</tr>
</table>

==Orbit==

===Properties===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Property !! Value
|-
| Solar Power || 600%
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Asteroid Spawning Types
|-
! [[Asteroids| Asteroid]] Type !! Spawn Ratio
|-
| [[Metallic asteroid chunk]] || 5
|-
| [[Carbonic asteroid chunk]] || 2
|-
| [[Oxide asteroid chunk]] || 1
|-
| [[Promethium asteroid chunk]] || 0
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Asteroid Spawning Sizes
|-
! [[Asteroids| Asteroid]] Size !! Spawn %
|-
| Chunk|| .20
|-
| Medium|| .25
|-
| Big || 0
|-
| Huge || 0
|}

'''Note:'''
*Chunks spawn at Nauvis at 1.25%
*Huge Asteroids only spawn past [[Aquilo]]{{SA}}

== Gallery==
<gallery widths="300px" heights="200px">
vulcanis_landscape.png|Example of Vulcanus' landscape.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* In mythology, Vulcanus (also spelt Vulcan), is the Roman god of fire, metalworking, and the forge.
* The planet's design, with lava, volcanoes, and sulfur, is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lava_planet lava planets].

== History ==
{{history|2.0.7|
* Introduced in [[Space Age]]{{SA}} expansion.
}}

== See also ==
* [[Aquilo]] {{SA}}
* [[Fulgora]] {{SA}}
* [[Gleba]] {{SA}}
* [[Nauvis]]
* [[Space platform]] {{SA}}

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