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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]]. 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 their resources. The resources collected from asteroid chunks can be fed into a [[crusher]], grinding the chunks into useful resources.
[[File:asteroids_anim.gif|right]]'''Asteroids''' are floating minerals found in space. There are four types of asteroids in [[Space Age]]: metallic, carbonic, oxide and promethium. Promethium asteroids are only encountered when en route to the [[shattered planet]]. Asteroids appear from all directions around stationary [[space platform]]s. [[Asteroid collector]]s can collect [[Asteroids#Asteroid chunks|asteroid chunks]], which 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.
While traveling through space, asteroids will appear in front of the space platform at a much higher rate and damage it on contact. [[Turret]]s placed towards the north edge of the platform can prevent damage by breaking the asteroids into smaller pieces until only the harmless asteroid chunks remain.


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


== Asteroid types ==
== Asteroid types ==
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! Name !! Description !! Health !! [[Damage#Resistance|Resistances]]
! Name !! Description !! Health (metallic/carbonic/oxide) !! Health (promethium) !! [[Damage#Resistance|Resistances]]
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| Asteroid chunks
| Asteroid chunk
| Harmless.
| Harmless. This is the only asteroid type that spawns in orbit over [[Nauvis]].


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


Can be collected by [[asteroid collector]]s.
Can be collected by [[asteroid collector]]s.


| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
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| Small asteroids
| Small asteroid
| Do not spawn naturally. Produce chunks on destruction.
| Does not spawn naturally. Produces chunks on destruction.


Does small damage on contact with the space platform.
Does small damage on contact with the space platform.


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| 100
| 200


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| Medium asteroids
| Medium asteroid
| Spawn in space and in orbit of planets other than [[Nauvis]]. Split into small asteroids when destroyed.
| Spawns in space and in orbit of planets other than [[Nauvis]]. Splits into small asteroids when destroyed.


Does medium damage. Can destroy several foundations before expiring. Heavily resistant to laser damage.
Does medium damage. Can destroy several tiles of space platform foundation before expiring. Heavily resistant to laser damage.


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| Big asteroids
| Big asteroid
| Spawn in space beyond [[Fulgora]] and [[Gleba]]. Split into medium asteroids when destroyed.
| Spawns in space beyond [[Fulgora]] and [[Gleba]]. Splits into medium asteroids when destroyed.
Practically immune to physical and laser damage
Practically immune to physical and laser damage.


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


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| Huge asteroids
| Huge asteroid
| Spawn in space beyond [[Aquilo]]. Split into large asteroids when destroyed.
| Spawns in space beyond [[Aquilo]]. Splits into big asteroids when destroyed.


Will absolutely destroy the space platform if it is not equipped with a turret<br>that can overcome its enormous flat physical resistance, e.g. a [[railgun turret]].
Will absolutely destroy the space platform if it is not equipped with a turret that can overcome its enormous flat physical resistance, e.g. a [[railgun turret]].


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


== Asteroid chunks ==
== 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 can 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.
'''Asteroid chunks''' are the smallest asteroid type, serving as the sole source of resources in space. Due to their size and low mass, these small chunks will not damage the player's space platform when colliding with it. These chunks come in four distinct varieties, three of which can be processed into raw materials using [[crusher]]s. All chunks can be collected with [[asteroid collector]]s. Researching [[Advanced_asteroid_processing_(research)|advanced asteroid processing]] unlocks alternate recipes which can extract additional materials.


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| {{IconLink|Oxide asteroid chunk}} || {{IconLink|Ice}} || {{IconLink|Calcite}}
| {{IconLink|Oxide asteroid chunk}} || {{IconLink|Ice}} || {{IconLink|Calcite}}
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| {{IconLink|Promethium asteroid chunk}} || Cannot be processed, is a component to the [[promethium science pack]]. || -
| {{IconLink|Promethium asteroid chunk}} || colspan=2 | Cannot be processed; used in crafting [[promethium science pack]]s.
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Space Age expansion exclusive feature.

Asteroids are floating minerals found in space. There are four types of asteroids in Space Age: metallic, carbonic, oxide and promethium. Promethium asteroids are only encountered when en route to the shattered planet. Asteroids appear from all directions around stationary space platforms. Asteroid collectors can collect asteroid chunks, which can be fed into a crusher, grinding the chunks into useful resources.

While traveling through space, asteroids will appear in front of the space platform at a much higher rate and damage it on contact. Turrets placed towards the north edge of the platform can prevent damage by breaking the asteroids into smaller pieces until only the harmless asteroid chunks remain.

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

Asteroid types

Name Description Health (metallic/carbonic/oxide) Health (promethium) Resistances
Asteroid chunk Harmless. This is the only asteroid type that spawns in orbit over Nauvis.

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

Can be collected by asteroid collectors.

N/A N/A N/A
Small asteroid Does not spawn naturally. Produces chunks on destruction.

Does small damage on contact with the space platform.

100 200
  • Electric: 100%
  • Explosion: 50%
  • Fire: 100%
  • Laser: 20%
Medium asteroid Spawns in space and in orbit of planets other than Nauvis. Splits into small asteroids when destroyed.

Does medium damage. Can destroy several tiles of space platform foundation before expiring. Heavily resistant to laser damage.

400 800
  • Electric: 100%
  • Explosion: 30%
  • Fire: 100%
  • Laser: 90%
  • Physical: 10%
Big asteroid Spawns in space beyond Fulgora and Gleba. Splits 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 in its path.
Because of its high flat physical resistance, gun turrets are ineffective against them, and it has even higher laser resistance than its medium counterpart. Rocket turrets are usually more effective.

2000 4000
  • Electric: 100%
  • Explosion: 10%
  • Fire: 100%
  • Laser: 95%
  • Physical: 2000/10%
Huge asteroid Spawns in space beyond Aquilo. Splits into big asteroids when destroyed.

Will absolutely destroy the space platform if it is not equipped with a turret that can overcome its enormous flat physical resistance, e.g. a railgun turret.

5000 10000
  • Electric: 100%
  • Explosion: 99%
  • Fire: 100%
  • Laser: 99%
  • Physical: 3000/10%

Asteroid chunks

Asteroid chunks are the smallest asteroid type, serving as the sole source of resources in space. Due to their size and low mass, these small chunks will not damage the player's space platform when colliding with it. These chunks come in four distinct varieties, three of which can be processed into raw materials using crushers. All chunks can be collected with asteroid collectors. Researching advanced asteroid processing unlocks alternate recipes which can extract additional materials.

Asteroid Processing
Asteroids Processed into Advanced processing
Metallic asteroid chunk
Iron ore
Copper ore
Carbonic asteroid chunk
Carbon
Sulfur
Oxide asteroid chunk
Ice
Calcite
Promethium asteroid chunk		 Cannot be processed; used in crafting promethium science packs.

Gallery

  • Metallic asteroids.
    Metallic asteroids.
  • Carbonic asteroids.
    Carbonic asteroids.
  • Oxide asteroids.
    Oxide asteroids.
  • Promethium asteroids.
    Promethium asteroids.

See also

Space

Planetside buildings

Rocket cargo

Locations

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