Implement complete world generation system with geological simulation and resource distribution

## World Generation Pipeline
- Add comprehensive 7-phase geological simulation (4.6 billion years)
- Implement WindRegions-based climate system with ITCZ zones
- Create 18 biome types with scientific classification parameters
- Establish Phase 7 budget assignment and natural feature placement

## Resource System Architecture
- Add 70+ natural features across 8 categories (geological, water, forest, volcanic, etc.)
- Implement complete resource-to-feature mapping for all game materials
- Create individual resource files for metals (iron, copper, gold, uranium, etc.)
- Add comprehensive cross-referencing between features and game resources

## Biome Integration System
- Design scalable blacklist + frequent biomes compatibility system
- Implement mass-based feature selection with geological strength requirements
- Add 5 spatial distribution patterns (concentrated, uniform, ring, clustered, gradient)
- Create region-based feature placement with biome-aware filtering

## Documentation and Architecture
- Add detailed geological and climate simulation system documentation
- Update project overview with world generation achievements
- Establish JSON-driven configuration system for all generation parameters
- Create comprehensive system for Phase 8 integration readiness

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

CLAUDE.md

@@ -16,9 +16,29 @@ This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with co
 
 **ALWAYS CHECK**: `TODO.md` at project root for current implementation roadmap and tasks.
 
-**Current Phase**: **PRODUCTION-READY** Hot-Reload System - **0.4ms average reload time achieved!**
+**Current Phase**: World Generation System - Geological and resource foundation complete
 
-## 🎯 **Recent Major Achievements - UI Interface System**
+## 🎯 **Recent Major Achievements - World Generation System**
+
+### ✅ **Complete Geological Simulation (COMPLETED)**
+- **7-Phase Pipeline**: 4.6 billion year geological evolution simulation
+- **Physics-Based Tectonics**: Collision detection, plate movement, mountain formation
+- **Scientific Climate Model**: WindRegions, ITCZ, and realistic weather patterns
+- **Biome Classification**: 18 distinct biomes with elevation and generation parameters
+
+### 🗺️ **Resource Distribution System (COMPLETED)**
+- **70+ Natural Features**: Geologically accurate formation patterns
+- **Smart Biome Integration**: Blacklist + frequent biomes for scalable compatibility
+- **Mass-Based Quality**: Region strength determines available resource grades
+- **Cross-Referenced Resources**: All features map to actual game resource definitions
+
+### ⚙️ **Spatial Distribution Patterns (COMPLETED)**
+- **5 Pattern Types**: Concentrated, uniform, ring, clustered, gradient distributions
+- **Random Assignment**: Each region gets unpredictable density patterns
+- **Biome-Aware Placement**: Local environment determines compatible features
+- **Phase 8 Ready**: System prepared for integration with world generation pipeline
+
+## 🎯 **Previous Major Achievements - UI Interface System**
 
 ### ✅ **Complete IUI Interface Architecture (COMPLETED)**
 - **Data-Agnostic Design**: Generic `IUI` interface supporting all content types

docs/00-overview/vue-ensemble.md

@@ -1,55 +1,268 @@
-# Vue d'ensemble du projet
+# Warfactory : Vue d'Ensemble du Projet
 
-## Vision et objectifs
+## Vision Globale
 
-- **Concept général** : Jeu d'usine avec une composante militaire forte
+**Warfactory** est un RTS/4X révolutionnaire fusionnant la profondeur industrielle de Factorio avec une simulation militaire réaliste et une économie mondiale dynamique. Le projet allie l'hommage moral à l'Ukraine avec une architecture technique modulaire ultra-innovante, optimisée pour le développement assisté par IA.
-- **Inspiration** : Factorio-like avec dimension stratégique militaire
-- **Principe clé** : L'importance du choix à tous les niveaux
-- **Progression** : De PMC vers opérations conventionnelles, impact du joueur grandit avec le temps
 
-## Philosophie de design
+**Innovation Centrale** : Un système économique où TOUS les acteurs (joueur, IA, États) suivent exactement les mêmes règles économiques, créant une simulation authentique et éducative des marchés mondiaux.
 
-### Clarté et simplicité
+## Concept de Jeu et Progression
-- Interface claire avec pictogrammes simples pour éviter la fausse complexité
-- Jeu déjà complexe nécessitant une présentation accessible
 
-### Aspect usine
+### De PMC à Géant Industriel
-- La ligne d'assemblage soit le cœur
+**Progression naturelle** :
-- La doctrine militaire que le joueur s'est trouvée indique les besoins industriels
+- **Phase PMC** : Opérations irrégulières limitées, contrats d'État
-- L'énergie c'est facile à gérer
+- **Phase Industrielle** : Production civile/militaire, expansion géographique
-- L'extraction c'est facile
+- **Phase Géopolitique** : Influence mondiale, doctrines militaires, crises planétaires
 
-### Aspect militaire
+**Liberté d'échelle** : Philosophie bac à sable permettant au joueur de rester artisan local ou de défier Lockheed Martin selon ses ambitions.
-- Le joueur doit se trouver sa propre doctrine et créer son gameplay
-- Mettre en avant le concept de doctrine d'emploi
-- La contemplation du combat
-- IA qui donne du feedback de sa compétence ou de sa médiocrité
-- Bien que le contrôle direct soit important, il n'est pas le cœur
 
-### Progression militaire
+### Principe "Skip vs Optimize"
-- Dans un premier temps on se cantonner à des opérations irrégulières
+**Design fondamental** : Tous les systèmes peuvent être automatisés ou micro-gérés
-- L'impact du joueur grandit avec le temps
+- **Skip** : Solutions automatisées, efficacité réduite mais accessibles
+- **Optimize** : Contrôle manuel complet, efficacité maximale
+- **Hybride** : Mix selon préférences et contexte
 
-### Égalité économique (RÈGLE FONDAMENTALE)
+Exemples concrets :
-**Principe core** : Le player n'a AUCUN privilège économique artificiel
+- **Production** : Usines tout-en-un vs layouts Factorio optimisés
+- **Combat** : IA tactique vs commande directe
+- **Commerce** : Auto-trade vs négociation manuelle
 
-- **Same rules for all** : Player, AI companies, AI states suivent EXACTEMENT les mêmes règles économiques
+## Systèmes Industriels Intégrés
-- **No artificial advantages** : Aucun bonus coût, aucun discount, aucun traitement spécial
+
-- **Success via insight** : Réussite basée sur compréhension économique réelle, pas privilèges
+### Architecture Factorio-like Avancée
-- **Educational integrity** : Players apprennent vrais principes économiques applicables
+**Cœur productif** :
-- **Competitive fairness** : AI opponents économiquement crédibles et rationnels
+- **Production modulaire** : Belts, inserters, factories avec évolution progressive
+- **4 phases de complexité** : Mono → Multi-lanes → Bidirectionnel → Full Factorio
+- **Qualité d'assemblage** : Placement optimal vs automatique avec pénalités réalistes
+
+**Innovation : Dual Production System** :
+- **Production brute** : Transformation ressources primaires (minerai → plaques)
+- **Assemblage précis** : Placement composants selon grilles vehicules
+
+### Flexibilité de Reconversion Industrielle
+**Mécaniques réalistes** basées sur similarité des processus :
+- **Facile** : Tables fer → Blindages (même matériaux, processus similaires)
+- **Complexe** : Tables → Canons (précision usinage, alliages spéciaux)
+- **Impossible** : Menuiserie → Production hydrogène (zéro overlap technologique)
+
+## Système Militaire Révolutionnaire
+
+### Conception de Véhicules par Grilles
+**Innovation gameplay** : Design sur châssis irréguliers avec zones spécialisées
+
+**Interface intuitive** :
+- **Pick & Place** : Drag & drop composants avec rotations A/E
+- **Snap toggle** : R pour alignement grille
+- **Validation temps réel** : Contraintes poids/énergie vérifiées durant placement
+
+**Diversité massive** :
+- **Châssis nommés** : "Griffon" (chenillé), "Viper" (modulaire), "Fennec" (ultra-léger)
+- **3 layers** : Châssis → Systèmes → Armes & Capteurs
+- **1000+ composants** : Formes uniques, jamais carrées ni 1x1
+
+### Système d'Amélioration Générique
+**Améliorations universelles** stackables avec rendements décroissants :
+- **High ROF** : +20% cadence, +40% chaleur (stack 1), puis +10%/+40% (stack 2)
+- **Efficiency** : -20% consommation, -15% performance
+- **Reliability** : +30% durabilité, -10% performance
+
+**Coût exponentiel** : 1.25^n per stack avec malus cumulatifs linéaires
+
+## Économie Mondiale Simulée
+
+### Égalité Économique Fondamentale
+**RÈGLE NON-NÉGOCIABLE** : Le joueur n'a AUCUN privilège économique artificiel
 
-**Implementation requirement** :
 ```cpp
-// INTERDIT - Player privilege
+// INTERDIT - Avantage joueur
 if(agent.isPlayer()) order.cost *= 0.9f;
 
-// OBLIGATOIRE - Equal treatment
+// OBLIGATOIRE - Traitement égal
 float cost = calculateRealTransportCost(order);
 agent.processOrder(order, cost);
 ```
 
-Cette règle est **NON-NÉGOCIABLE** pour l'intégrité de la simulation économique.
+**Résultat** : Réussite basée sur compréhension économique réelle, pas sur privilèges artificiels.
 
-## Inspiration Undertale
+### Système de Companies avec Features
-- S'inspirer d'Undertale pour la partie choix géopolitique
+**Chaque IA company** a 2-4 features définissant ses capacités :
+- **Domaines** : Metal, Electronic, Tank, Plane, Wood, Food, Engine, Cannon, Missile
+- **Modificateurs** : Quality, Quantity, Speed, Cost, Modularity, Innovation
+
+**Exemple** : Company "Metal + Plane + Quantity + Electronic" excelle en avions métalliques de masse avec électronique embarquée, mais manque raffinement vs spécialistes Quality.
+
+### Transport Multi-Modal Réaliste
+**Hiérarchie des coûts** (indicative) :
+- **Maritime** : ~0.10€/kg (volume massif, ultra-économique)
+- **Ferroviaire** : ~0.50€/kg (grandes quantités, infrastructure)
+- **Aérien** : ~2.00€/kg (rapide, coûteux)
+- **Routier** : ~5.00€/kg (flexible, dernier kilomètre)
+
+**Impact stratégique** : Localisation côtière = avantage économique 50x
+
+### Marchés Segmentés et Restrictions
+**Types de marchés** :
+- **Nationaux** : Par pays avec politiques douanières
+- **Companies privés** : Accords bilatéraux
+- **Blocs multinationaux** : UE, OTAN avec préférences
+- **Mondial** : Marché libre avec sanctions possibles
+
+**Doubles verrous** : Companies ET États peuvent bloquer accès
+
+## Architecture Technique Révolutionnaire
+
+### Modularité Claude Code Optimisée
+**Innovation développement** : Architecture modulaire révolutionnaire pour développement IA
+
+**Contraintes strictes** :
+- **200-300 lignes max** par module (EXCEPTION : ProductionModule 500-800)
+- **Build autonome** : `cd modules/tank/ && cmake .` - zéro dépendance parent
+- **Hot-reload 0.4ms** : Modifications instantanées sans restart
+- **Développement parallèle** : 3+ instances Claude Code simultanées
+
+### Interface System IMMUTABLE
+**5 interfaces fondamentales** (JAMAIS modifiées une fois finalisées) :
+```cpp
+ICoordinationModule → Orchestrateur global système
+IEngine            → Coordination locale (Debug → HighPerf → DataOriented)
+IModuleSystem      → Stratégie d'exécution (Sequential → Threaded → Cluster)
+IModule            → Logique métier pure (TankModule.so, EconomyModule.so)
+IIO                → Communication (IntraIO → LocalIO → NetworkIO)
+```
+
+### Évolution Progressive Sans Régression
+```cpp
+// Phase 1 : Prototype
+DebugEngine + SequentialModuleSystem + IntraIO
+
+// Phase 2 : Optimization
+DebugEngine + ThreadedModuleSystem + IntraIO
+
+// Phase 3 : Production
+HighPerfEngine + MultithreadedModuleSystem + LocalIO
+
+// Phase 4 : MMO Scale
+DataOrientedEngine + ClusterModuleSystem + NetworkIO
+```
+
+**Avantage révolutionnaire** : Modules métier inchangés à travers toutes les phases !
+
+## Carte et Exploration
+
+### Architecture Multi-Échelles
+**2 niveaux discrets** :
+- **Large Map** : Carte mondiale éditable, navigation node-based
+- **Local Map** : Tiles 1m×1m, chunks 64×64, style Factorio précis
+
+### Génération Procédurale par Budget de Points
+**Innovation système** : Chaque tile reçoit score (-10 à +10) équilibrant automatiquement risques/récompenses
+
+**218+ éléments** avec tendances régionales :
+- **Bassins pétroliers** : Pétrole ×5 probabilité, terrains marécageux ×2
+- **Zones ex-minières** : Fer/charbon ×3-4, teritons ×8, pollution héritée ×3
+- **Régions forestières** : Forêt dense ×3-4, grottes ×2-3, pentes abruptes ×2
+
+**Découverte stratifiée** :
+- **Visible** : Relief, végétation, structures surface
+- **Caché niveau 1** : Prospection géologique (gisements souterrains)
+- **Caché niveau 2** : Magnétométrie (anomalies, structures enfouies)
+- **Caché niveau 3** : Analyse NRBC (contaminations invisibles)
+
+## Arbre Technologique Massif
+
+### 3000+ Technologies pour Rejouabilité Infinie
+**Principe découverte** : Player ne recherche PAS toutes les technologies !
+- **Discovery organique** : Breakthrough via gameplay naturel
+- **10-50 techs éligibles** simultanément (jamais 3000)
+- **Système de passerelles** : Expertise dans un domaine débloque prototypes dans autres
+
+**Exemple passerelles Châssis** :
+```
+Métallurgie Avancée → [PROTOTYPE] Châssis Composite
+Électronique → [PROTOTYPE] Châssis Smart
+Moteur → [PROTOTYPE] Châssis Performance
+```
+
+## Contexte Narratif et Éthique
+
+### Hommage à l'Ukraine
+**Motivation morale fondamentale** : "L'Ukraine parce qu'ils sont des héros, parce qu'ils meurent pour leur liberté et pour la nôtre."
+
+**Intégration authentique** :
+- **Géographie réelle** : Ukraine, Europe sur carte mondiale
+- **Contexte historique** : Zones post-industrielles, vestiges soviétiques
+- **Enjeux géopolitiques** : Résistance démocratique vs autoritarisme
+
+### Crises Endgame
+**3 scénarios apocalyptiques** avec mécaniques distinctes :
+- **Zombie Apocalypse** : Vitesse de réaction, lignes de défense
+- **Invasion ET** : Technologie supérieure aérienne, survie planétaire
+- **Demon Portal** : Portails imprévisibles, course contre extermination
+
+## Interface Utilisateur Révolutionnaire
+
+### Système IUI Data-Agnostic
+**Architecture générique** supportant tous types de contenu :
+- **Enums type-safe** : `DataType::ECONOMY`, `RequestType::GET_PRICES`
+- **Windowing hiérarchique** : Parent → Dock → Split → Tab → Window
+- **Hybrid Sizing System** : Cibles pourcentage avec contraintes pixels
+
+**Layout professionnel** : Topbar économique + panel companies + carte stratégique + console
+
+## Performance et Scalabilité
+
+### Fréquences Modulaires Optimisées
+- **ProductionModule** : 60Hz (frame-perfect factory)
+- **TankModule Targeting** : 60Hz (combat réactif)
+- **TankModule Movement** : 30Hz (positions)
+- **TankModule Tactical** : 1Hz (décisions stratégiques)
+- **EconomyModule** : 0.01-0.1Hz (cycles économiques)
+
+### Targets Performance
+- **V1 Client** : 30+ fps, 10+ joueurs serveur
+- **V2 Client** : 60+ fps, 100+ joueurs serveur avec prédiction locale
+
+## Philosophie de Design Avancée
+
+### "Complexity through Simplicity"
+**Complexité AAA** émergeant de modules simples Claude-friendly :
+- **Modules 200 lignes** = compréhension IA parfaite
+- **Interactions complexes** = gameplay émergent sophistiqué
+- **Testing granulaire** = fiabilité et débug facilités
+
+### Configuration vs Modding
+**Philosophy YAGNI** : Configuration JSON couvre 90% besoins modding
+```json
+{
+  "tank_mk2_custom": {
+    "health": 150, "speed": 30,
+    "weapons": ["cannon_105mm", "mg_coaxial"]
+  },
+  "aggressive_ai": {
+    "engagement_range": 1000,
+    "retreat_threshold": 20
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## État Actuel et Roadmap
+
+### PRODUCTION-READY Achievements
+- ✅ **Core Interfaces COMPLETE** : Architecture modulaire immutable finalisée
+- ✅ **UI System COMPLETE** : IUI + ImGuiUI avec hybrid sizing révolutionnaire
+- ✅ **Hot-Reload 0.4ms** : Workflow développement révolutionné
+- ✅ **Configuration System** : IDataTree avec validation SHA256
+- ✅ **Cross-Platform Pipeline** : Linux dev → Windows .exe automatisé
+
+### Next Phases
+1. **Phase 2** : Implémentations concrètes (DebugEngine, JSONDataTree)
+2. **Phase 3** : Modules gameplay (ProductionModule, TankModule)
+3. **Phase 4** : Integration économique et multijoueur
+
+## Conclusion : Une Vision Révolutionnaire
+
+Warfactory transcende les genres traditionnels en unifiant industrie, stratégie militaire et simulation économique authentique dans une architecture technique révolutionnaire.
+
+Le projet honore l'héroïsme ukrainien tout en repoussant les limites du développement assisté par IA, créant un gameplay émergent d'une profondeur inégalée où chaque choix - industriel, militaire, économique - résonne à travers un système interconnecté d'une complexité et d'un réalisme saisissants.
+
+**Slava Ukraini !**

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+# Climate Simulation System
+
+**Status**: Designed - Ready for Implementation
+**Scope**: Realistic climate patterns through mobile wind regions and convergence zones
+**Integration**: Uses existing TectonicRegions framework
+
+## System Overview
+
+Revolutionary climate simulation using **mobile wind regions** that spawn, evolve, and interact to create emergent weather patterns. Solves the "Sahara vs Congo" problem through **Inter-Tropical Convergence Zones (ITCZ)** and **planetary rotation bands** without complex 3D atmospheric physics.
+
+### Key Innovations
+- **Mobile WindRegions** with token-based distribution system
+- **ITCZ gravitational zones** based on continental mass
+- **Planetary rotation bands** for realistic circulation patterns
+- **Emergent storm evolution** from simple wind interactions
+- **Destruction token system** for persistent terrain effects
+
+## Core Concepts
+
+### WindRegion Mobile Entities
+```json
+"wind_region": {
+  "position": [x, y],
+  "wind_strength": 1.0,        // Base intensity (decays over time)
+  "wetness": 0.0,              // Moisture content (gained over ocean)
+  "velocity": [vx, vy],        // Movement vector
+  "wind_tokens": 100,          // Distributed to tiles
+  "decay_per_move": 0.02,      // -2% strength per movement
+  "decay_per_tile": 0.01       // -1% strength per tile crossed
+}
+```
+
+### ITCZ Convergence Zones
+```json
+"itcz_zone": {
+  "center": [x, y],
+  "gravitational_range": "sqrt(landmass_area) * 50",
+  "aspiration_strength": "landmass_mass / distance^2",
+  "amplification_factor": 3.0, // Wind strength multiplier at center
+  "latitude_requirement": [0.45, 0.55]  // Equatorial band only
+}
+```
+
+## Simulation Architecture
+
+### Phase 1: Landmass Analysis and ITCZ Generation
+
+**Uses Existing TectonicRegions:**
+```cpp
+// Analyze continental masses from existing tectonic data
+std::vector<Continent> continents = groupTectonicRegions();
+
+// Generate water masses by inverse analysis
+std::vector<WaterMass> oceans = detectOceanBasins(continents);
+
+// Place ITCZ zones on qualifying equatorial landmasses
+for (auto& continent : continents) {
+    if (continent.latitude >= 0.45 && continent.latitude <= 0.55 &&
+        continent.area > MIN_LANDMASS_SIZE) {
+        createITCZ(continent.center, sqrt(continent.area));
+    }
+}
+```
+
+**ITCZ Requirements:**
+- **Latitude Band**: 45-55% of map height (equatorial)
+- **Minimum Landmass**: 10,000+ tiles
+- **Ocean Proximity**: Within 800km for moisture source
+- **Continental Heating**: Large thermal mass for convection
+
+### Phase 2: WindRegion Spawning System
+
+**Procedural Spawn Rules:**
+```json
+"wind_spawn_system": {
+  "spawn_locations": "ocean_masses_only",
+  "spawn_frequency": "water_mass_size / 1000",
+  "initial_strength": "water_temperature * evaporation_factor",
+  "region_size": "sqrt(water_mass_area) / 10",
+  "tokens_per_region": "base_tokens * size_factor",
+  "spawn_distribution": "random_within_water_region_biased_toward_center"
+}
+```
+
+**Note**: WindRegions spawn aléatoirement dans le rayon de la waterRegion avec une distribution de spawn plutôt vers le centre pour éviter les spawns en bordure systématiques.
+
+**Spawn Distribution:**
+- **Large Oceans** (Pacific): Big regions, high frequency
+- **Medium Seas** (Mediterranean): Medium regions, moderate frequency
+- **Small Bays**: Small regions, low frequency
+- **No Land Spawning**: All weather originates from water bodies
+
+### Phase 3: Movement and Planetary Circulation
+
+**Planetary Rotation Bands** (based on real 10hPa atmospheric data):
+```json
+"planetary_circulation": {
+  "polar_jet_north": {
+    "latitude_range": [0.10, 0.25],
+    "direction": "west_to_east",
+    "strength": 1.8
+  },
+  "calm_transition_1": {
+    "latitude_range": [0.25, 0.40],
+    "movement": "chaos_plus_procedural"
+  },
+  "equatorial_trades": {
+    "latitude_range": [0.40, 0.60],
+    "direction": "east_to_west",
+    "strength": 1.5
+  },
+  "calm_transition_2": {
+    "latitude_range": [0.60, 0.75],
+    "movement": "chaos_plus_procedural"
+  },
+  "polar_jet_south": {
+    "latitude_range": [0.75, 0.95],
+    "direction": "west_to_east",
+    "strength": 1.8
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Movement Calculation:**
+```cpp
+Vector2 movement =
+  planetary_rotation_band * 0.6 +     // 60% planetary circulation
+  equator_to_pole_bias * 0.2 +        // 20% thermal circulation
+  terrain_deflection * 0.1 +          // 10% topographic influence
+  random_variation * 0.1;             // 10% chaos
+```
+
+### Phase 4: WindRegion Evolution and Interactions
+
+**Dynamic Evolution:**
+```cpp
+void updateWindRegion(WindRegion& region) {
+    // Gain moisture over water
+    if (currentTile.isOcean()) {
+        region.wetness += OCEAN_MOISTURE_GAIN;
+    }
+
+    // Repulsion from other regions = acceleration
+    // NOTE: Not physical repulsion - proxy for spatial competition and turbulence
+    // Prevents region stacking while creating realistic dispersion patterns
+    // CRITIQUE POINT: May cause "force field" effect around ITCZ zones where regions
+    // oscillate/scatter instead of converging due to attraction vs repulsion conflict.
+    // Alternative approaches: density-based drift, no interaction, or collision division.
+    // TODO: Implement as configurable algorithm options for empirical testing.
+    float repulsion = calculateRepulsionForce(region, nearbyRegions);
+    region.wind_strength += repulsion * ACCELERATION_FACTOR;
+
+    // Movement decay
+    region.wind_strength *= (1.0 - DECAY_PER_MOVE);
+
+    // Tile crossing cost
+    region.wind_strength *= (1.0 - DECAY_PER_TILE);
+
+    // Die when too weak
+    if (region.wind_strength < MINIMUM_THRESHOLD) {
+        destroyRegion(region);
+    }
+}
+```
+
+**ITCZ Gravitational Effects:**
+```cpp
+void applyITCZGravity(WindRegion& region) {
+    for (auto& itcz : active_itcz_zones) {
+        float distance = calculateDistance(region.position, itcz.center);
+
+        if (distance < itcz.gravitational_range) {
+            // Attraction force (inverse square law)
+            // NOTE: "Gravitational" metaphor for influence strength, not literal physics
+            // Like saying someone has "gravitas" - clear semantic meaning for developers
+            float attraction = itcz.mass / (distance * distance);
+            Vector2 pull_direction = normalize(itcz.center - region.position);
+
+            // Apply attraction
+            region.velocity += pull_direction * attraction;
+
+            // Amplification effect as region approaches
+            float proximity = (itcz.range - distance) / itcz.range;
+            float amplification = 1.0 + (itcz.max_amplification * proximity);
+
+            region.wind_strength *= amplification;
+            region.wetness *= amplification;
+        }
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### Phase 5: Storm Classification and Token Distribution
+
+**Climate Zone Classification:**
+```cpp
+// Simple thresholds for climate zone determination
+const float HIGH_WIND_THRESHOLD = 2.0;
+const float FLOOD_THRESHOLD = 1.5;
+const float HURRICANE_WIND = 2.5;
+const float HURRICANE_RAIN = 2.0;
+
+bool isHighWindZone(const WindRegion& region) {
+    return region.wind_strength >= HIGH_WIND_THRESHOLD;
+}
+
+bool isFloodZone(const WindRegion& region) {
+    return region.wetness >= FLOOD_THRESHOLD;
+}
+
+bool isHurricaneZone(const WindRegion& region) {
+    return region.wind_strength >= HURRICANE_WIND && region.wetness >= HURRICANE_RAIN;
+}
+```
+
+**Token Distribution System:**
+```cpp
+void distributeTokens(WindRegion& region) {
+    // Basic climate tokens for all regions
+    int wind_tokens = static_cast<int>(region.wind_strength * 10);
+    int rain_tokens = static_cast<int>(region.wetness * 10);
+
+    WorldTile& tile = world_map.getTile(region.position);
+    tile.addTokens("wind", wind_tokens);
+    tile.addTokens("rain", rain_tokens);
+
+    // Special climate zone tokens for extreme weather
+    if (isHighWindZone(region)) {
+        tile.addTokens("highWind", 1);  // Hostile to forests
+    }
+    if (isFloodZone(region)) {
+        tile.addTokens("flood", 1);     // Forces wetlands/marshes
+    }
+    if (isHurricaneZone(region)) {
+        tile.addTokens("hurricane", 1); // Specialized hurricane biome
+    }
+
+    // Consume distributed tokens from region
+    region.wind_tokens -= wind_tokens;
+    region.rain_tokens -= rain_tokens;
+}
+```
+
+## Geographic Climate Patterns
+
+### Realistic Climate Formation
+
+**Congo Basin (Rainforest):**
+```
+1. Large African landmass → Strong ITCZ at equator
+2. Atlantic wind regions spawn → Move east via trade winds
+3. ITCZ aspiration → Convergence at Congo → Amplification ×3
+4. Super-humid storms → Massive rain token distribution
+5. Result: Dense rainforest biome
+```
+
+**Sahara Desert:**
+```
+1. Sahara latitude (25-35°N) → Outside ITCZ band
+2. No convergence zone → Wind regions pass through
+3. Continental distance → Low initial moisture
+4. Subtropical high pressure → Air descends (simulated via movement patterns)
+5. Result: Minimal rain tokens → Desert biome
+```
+
+**Egypt/Algeria Coastal:**
+```
+1. Mediterranean wind regions → Moderate moisture
+2. Coastal proximity → Some rain tokens
+3. Sahara interior → Moisture depleted inland
+4. Result: Mediterranean coastal climate → Desert interior gradient
+```
+
+### Emergent Seasonal Patterns
+
+**ITCZ Strength Variation:**
+```json
+"seasonal_modulation": {
+  "itcz_strength_summer": 1.5,     // Stronger convection
+  "itcz_strength_winter": 0.8,     // Weaker convection
+  "spawn_rate_summer": 1.3,        // More wind regions
+  "spawn_rate_winter": 0.7         // Fewer wind regions
+}
+```
+
+**Results:**
+- **Monsoon Seasons**: ITCZ amplification cycles
+- **Hurricane Seasons**: Increased spawn rates + ITCZ amplification
+- **Dry Seasons**: Reduced ITCZ strength + lower spawn rates
+
+## Climate Zone Effects on Biome Generation
+
+### Token-Based Biome Classification
+
+**Climate Token Usage:**
+```cpp
+BiomeType classifyBiome(const WorldTile& tile) {
+    int total_rain = tile.getAccumulatedTokens("rain");
+    int total_wind = tile.getAccumulatedTokens("wind");
+    int highWind_tokens = tile.getAccumulatedTokens("highWind");
+    int flood_tokens = tile.getAccumulatedTokens("flood");
+    int hurricane_tokens = tile.getAccumulatedTokens("hurricane");
+
+    // Special climate zones override normal biome classification
+    if (hurricane_tokens > 0) {
+        return BiomeType::HURRICANE_ZONE;     // Specialized storm-resistant vegetation
+    }
+    if (flood_tokens > FLOOD_THRESHOLD) {
+        return BiomeType::WETLANDS;           // Forced marshes/swamps
+    }
+    if (highWind_tokens > STORM_THRESHOLD) {
+        // High wind prevents forest growth
+        if (total_rain > 300) {
+            return BiomeType::STORM_PRAIRIE;  // Grasslands that can handle wind
+        } else {
+            return BiomeType::BADLANDS;       // Sparse, wind-resistant vegetation
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Normal biome classification using basic rain/wind tokens
+    if (total_rain > 500) {
+        return BiomeType::TROPICAL_RAINFOREST;
+    } else if (total_rain < 50) {
+        return BiomeType::HOT_DESERT;
+    }
+    // ... additional normal biome logic
+}
+```
+
+**Climate Zone Characteristics:**
+- **Hurricane Zones** → Storm-resistant palms, specialized coastal vegetation
+- **Flood Zones** → Wetlands, marshes, swamp vegetation mandatory
+- **High Wind Zones** → No forests allowed, prairie/badlands only
+- **Normal Zones** → Standard biome classification by rain/temperature
+
+## Performance Characteristics
+
+### Computational Complexity
+- **Wind Regions**: O(n) for n active regions (~50-200 simultaneously)
+- **ITCZ Calculations**: O(m) for m convergence zones (~5-15 globally)
+- **Token Distribution**: O(tiles_visited) per region movement
+- **Total per cycle**: O(n × average_movement_distance)
+
+### Memory Usage
+- **WindRegion**: 32 bytes per region
+- **ITCZ Zone**: 24 bytes per zone
+- **Token accumulation**: Uses existing tile data structure
+- **Estimated total**: <5MB for global weather simulation
+
+### Generation Time
+- **Landmass analysis**: 1-2 seconds (one-time setup)
+- **Per simulation cycle**: 10-50ms for 100-200 wind regions
+- **Full climate stabilization**: 100-500 cycles → 10-30 seconds total
+
+## Integration with Existing Systems
+
+### TectonicRegions Reuse
+```cpp
+// Leverage existing tectonic analysis
+class ClimateSystem {
+    void initializeFromTectonics(const std::vector<TectonicRegion>& regions) {
+        auto continents = groupRegionsByProximity(regions);
+        auto oceans = calculateOceanBasins(continents);
+
+        generateITCZFromContinents(continents);
+        setupWindSpawnFromOceans(oceans);
+    }
+};
+```
+
+### RegionalInfluence Framework
+```cpp
+// Wind regions as mobile regional influences
+class WindRegion : public RegionalInfluence {
+    void applyInfluenceToTile(WorldTile& tile) override {
+        distributeTokens(tile);
+
+        // Create regional influence for persistent effects
+        if (isStormLevel()) {
+            createPersistentInfluence(tile, getStormType());
+        }
+    }
+};
+```
+
+### Biome Generation Integration
+```cpp
+// Use accumulated climate tokens for biome classification
+BiomeType classifyBiome(const WorldTile& tile) {
+    int total_rain = tile.getAccumulatedTokens("rain");
+    int total_wind = tile.getAccumulatedTokens("wind");
+    float temperature = tile.getTemperature();
+
+    if (total_rain > 500 && temperature > 20.0f) {
+        return BiomeType::TROPICAL_RAINFOREST;
+    } else if (total_rain < 50 && temperature > 15.0f) {
+        return BiomeType::HOT_DESERT;
+    }
+    // ... additional biome logic
+}
+```
+
+## Implementation Priority
+
+### Phase 1: Core Framework (1-2 weeks)
+1. WindRegion class and basic movement
+2. Token distribution system
+3. Simple spawn from ocean detection
+4. Basic planetary circulation bands
+
+### Phase 2: ITCZ System (1-2 weeks)
+1. Landmass analysis from TectonicRegions
+2. ITCZ generation and gravitational effects
+3. Wind region amplification mechanics
+4. Storm classification system
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Features (1-2 weeks)
+1. Destruction token system and persistent effects
+2. Seasonal variation and modulation
+3. Performance optimization
+4. Integration with biome generation
+
+### Phase 4: Tuning and Validation (1 week)
+1. Parameter adjustment for realistic patterns
+2. Verification of Congo/Sahara differentiation
+3. Performance profiling and optimization
+4. Documentation and examples
+
+## Configuration Example
+
+```json
+{
+  "climate_simulation": {
+    "wind_spawn_system": {
+      "base_spawn_rate": 0.1,
+      "ocean_size_factor": 0.001,
+      "max_concurrent_regions": 200
+    },
+    "planetary_circulation": {
+      "trade_winds_strength": 1.5,
+      "jet_stream_strength": 1.8,
+      "calm_zone_chaos": 0.3
+    },
+    "itcz_system": {
+      "latitude_band": [0.45, 0.55],
+      "min_landmass_size": 10000,
+      "max_ocean_distance": 800,
+      "amplification_max": 3.0
+    },
+    "storm_thresholds": {
+      "high_wind_min": 2.0,
+      "flood_wetness_min": 1.5,
+      "hurricane_wind_min": 2.5,
+      "hurricane_rain_min": 2.0
+    },
+    "token_distribution": {
+      "wind_token_factor": 10,
+      "rain_token_factor": 10,
+      "climate_zone_rate": 1
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Note**: All parameters are hot-reloadable via the modular configuration system. Magic numbers are intentionally externalizable for real-time tuning during development - adjust values, save config, see immediate results without recompilation.
+```
+
+## Scientific Accuracy vs Gameplay
+
+### Scientifically Inspired Elements
+- ✅ ITCZ formation from continental heating
+- ✅ Planetary circulation bands (trade winds, jet streams)
+- ✅ Storm formation from wind-moisture interaction
+- ✅ Geographic influence on climate patterns
+- ✅ Persistent landscape effects from weather
+
+### Gameplay Simplifications
+- ⚠️ 2D simulation instead of 3D atmospheric layers
+- ⚠️ Simplified storm evolution (no pressure systems)
+- ⚠️ Discrete token system instead of continuous fields
+- ⚠️ Accelerated timeframes for practical simulation
+
+### Result
+**Plausible climate science** that creates **engaging gameplay** with **emergent complexity** from **simple, understandable rules**.
+
+---
+
+**Status**: System designed and ready for implementation. Provides realistic climate differentiation (Sahara vs Congo) through elegant mobile region simulation using existing tectonic framework.

gameData/Biomes/alpine.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "alpine",
+  "display_name": "Alpine",
+  "description": "High-altitude mountain regions above treeline with extreme cold, intense UV radiation, and specialized cold-adapted vegetation",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 15,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "temperature": {"max": 0, "condition": "below_freezing"},
+      "elevation": {"min": 2000, "condition": "high_altitude"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "extreme_cold": true,
+      "high_altitude_effects": true,
+      "intense_uv_radiation": true,
+      "short_growing_season": true,
+      "strong_winds": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 2000,
+      "typical_range": [2500, 4000],
+      "formation_zone": "above_treeline"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by combination of cold temperatures (≤0°C) and high elevation (≥2000m)",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Mountain peaks and high plateaus above treeline",
+      "rarity": "Uncommon - limited to high mountain areas",
+      "minimum_area": 25,
+      "typical_area_range": [50, 300]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "alpine_specialists",
+    "secondary": ["alpine_grasses", "cushion_plants", "mountain_wildflowers", "dwarf_conifers"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "extremely_low_growth_forms",
+      "cold_and_wind_adaptation",
+      "UV_radiation_protection",
+      "short_intense_growing_season",
+      "deep_root_systems"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "Above treeline - only specialized alpine plants survive extreme conditions"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "altitude_extremes": 3.0,
+    "temperature_extremes": 2.8,
+    "uv_radiation": 2.9,
+    "wind_exposure": 2.7,
+    "oxygen_levels": 0.6,
+    "growing_season": 0.3,
+    "biodiversity": 0.8
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "mineral_extraction": 2.2,
+    "rare_earth_elements": 2.0,
+    "precious_metals": 1.8,
+    "glacial_water": 1.6,
+    "wind_energy": 2.1,
+    "solar_energy": 1.7,
+    "agriculture": 0.0,
+    "forestry": 0.0,
+    "tourism": 1.8,
+    "research_value": 2.4
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "extreme_altitude_engineering",
+      "wind_and_cold_resistance",
+      "oxygen_supplementation_systems",
+      "helicopter_or_cable_access"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "rich_mineral_deposits",
+      "excellent_wind_and_solar_exposure",
+      "natural_isolation_and_security",
+      "fresh_water_sources_from_glaciers"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "extreme_construction_costs",
+      "altitude_sickness_for_workers",
+      "limited_access_and_logistics",
+      "equipment_stress_from_conditions"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_fortress": 3.2,
+      "altitude_advantage": 2.8,
+      "difficult_approach": 3.0
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "mining_bonus": 2.2,
+      "construction_costs": 3.8,
+      "transportation_costs": 3.5,
+      "energy_generation_bonus": 1.9
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "territorial_control": 2.9,
+      "observation_posts": 3.0,
+      "resource_monopoly": 2.4
+    }
+  },
+
+  "altitude_effects": {
+    "oxygen_reduction": "significant_breathing_difficulty",
+    "atmospheric_pressure": "reduced_pressure_affects_equipment",
+    "temperature_lapse": "colder_with_increasing_elevation",
+    "uv_intensity": "increased_radiation_exposure"
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_extremes": {
+    "winter": {
+      "conditions": "extreme_cold_and_snow_cover",
+      "accessibility": "extremely_limited",
+      "survival": "life_threatening_conditions"
+    },
+    "summer": {
+      "conditions": "brief_growing_season",
+      "accessibility": "limited_weather_windows",
+      "activities": "peak_construction_and_research"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "mountain_goats",
+      "alpine_birds",
+      "high_altitude_insects",
+      "cold_adapted_mammals"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 0.8,
+    "biodiversity": 0.8,
+    "conservation_value": "unique_high_altitude_adaptations"
+  },
+
+  "geological_features": {
+    "exposed_bedrock": "minimal_soil_cover",
+    "glacial_formations": "cirques_and_moraines",
+    "talus_slopes": "unstable_rock_debris",
+    "alpine_lakes": "pristine_high_altitude_water"
+  },
+
+  "mountaineering_aspects": {
+    "climbing_opportunities": 2.5,
+    "avalanche_risk": 2.8,
+    "weather_unpredictability": 3.0,
+    "rescue_difficulty": 3.2
+  },
+
+  "water_resources": {
+    "glacial_melt": "seasonal_water_source",
+    "alpine_springs": "pure_mountain_water",
+    "snow_accumulation": "winter_water_storage",
+    "watershed_importance": "supplies_lower_elevations"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/badlands.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "badlands",
+  "display_name": "Badlands",
+  "description": "Harsh, wind-scoured regions with minimal vegetation, created by persistent high winds and limited rainfall",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "special_climate_zone",
+    "priority": 8,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "highWind_tokens": {"min": 2, "condition": "above_storm_threshold"},
+      "rain_tokens": {"max": 300, "condition": "insufficient_moisture"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "persistent_high_winds": true,
+      "limited_rainfall": true,
+      "extreme_temperature_variations": true,
+      "severe_erosion": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 200,
+      "maximum": 1500,
+      "typical_range": [400, 1200],
+      "formation_zone": "wind_exposed_continental_interiors"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by highWind_tokens in areas with insufficient rain_tokens",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Interior continental areas with extreme wind exposure and low precipitation",
+      "rarity": "Rare - requires extreme combination of high wind and low rainfall",
+      "minimum_area": 75,
+      "typical_area_range": [150, 600]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "sparse_wind_resistant",
+    "secondary": ["hardy_cacti", "thorny_shrubs", "rock_lichens", "drought_adapted_grasses"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "extremely_deep_roots",
+      "water_storage_adaptations",
+      "minimal_surface_area",
+      "protective_spines_or_waxy_coatings"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "Only the most resilient plants can survive the combination of wind and drought"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "wind_energy": 2.2,
+    "erosion_rate": 2.8,
+    "water_scarcity": 2.5,
+    "temperature_extremes": 2.3,
+    "soil_quality": 0.3,
+    "biodiversity": 0.4
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "wind_energy": 2.2,
+    "mineral_exposure": 1.8,
+    "rare_earth_elements": 1.4,
+    "solar_energy": 1.9,
+    "geothermal_potential": 1.3,
+    "agriculture": 0.1,
+    "forestry": 0.0,
+    "water_resources": 0.2,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.8,
+    "tourism": 0.6
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "extreme_wind_resistance",
+      "sandstorm_protection",
+      "water_importation_systems",
+      "temperature_resistant_materials"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "exceptional_wind_energy_sites",
+      "exposed_mineral_deposits",
+      "excellent_solar_exposure",
+      "natural_isolation_for_sensitive_operations"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "extreme_construction_conditions",
+      "constant_erosion_and_sandblasting",
+      "water_scarcity",
+      "equipment_maintenance_difficulties"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_fortress": 2.5,
+      "difficult_terrain": 2.8,
+      "visibility_reduction": 1.8
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "construction_costs": 2.8,
+      "maintenance_costs": 3.2,
+      "resource_extraction_bonus": 1.6,
+      "energy_generation_bonus": 2.0
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "natural_barrier": 2.7,
+      "hidden_base_potential": 2.2,
+      "resource_control": 1.9
+    }
+  },
+
+  "environmental_hazards": {
+    "sandstorms": {
+      "frequency": "frequent",
+      "intensity": "severe",
+      "effects": "equipment_damage_and_visibility_loss"
+    },
+    "flash_floods": {
+      "frequency": "rare_but_devastating",
+      "cause": "sudden_rainfall_on_hard_packed_earth",
+      "effects": "temporary_impassable_terrain"
+    },
+    "temperature_extremes": {
+      "daily_variation": "extreme",
+      "seasonal_variation": "severe",
+      "effects": "equipment_stress_and_human_discomfort"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "geological_features": {
+    "exposed_rock_formations": "dramatic_geological_history_visible",
+    "mineral_outcroppings": "rare_elements_accessible_at_surface",
+    "wind_carved_formations": "unique_landscape_features",
+    "erosion_patterns": "constantly_changing_topography"
+  },
+
+  "survival_considerations": {
+    "water_sources": "extremely_rare_and_precious",
+    "shelter_requirements": "protection_from_wind_and_temperature",
+    "navigation_challenges": "shifting_landmarks_and_poor_visibility",
+    "supply_lines": "critical_for_any_operations"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/biome_index.json

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+{
+  "biome_system_version": "1.0",
+  "description": "Comprehensive biome definitions for WindRegion-based climate simulation system",
+  "last_updated": "2024-09-29",
+
+  "classification_system": {
+    "special_climate_zones": {
+      "description": "Biomes created by extreme weather token accumulation",
+      "priority_range": [1, 5],
+      "evaluation_order": "first",
+      "override_normal_biomes": true
+    },
+    "normal_biomes": {
+      "description": "Standard biomes based on temperature and rainfall patterns",
+      "priority_range": [10, 20],
+      "evaluation_order": "second",
+      "fallback_system": true
+    }
+  },
+
+  "biome_definitions": {
+    "special_climate_zones": [
+      {
+        "biome_id": "wetlands",
+        "file": "wetlands.json",
+        "priority": 1,
+        "token_requirement": "flood_tokens > flood_threshold",
+        "description": "Marshes and swamps from recurring flooding patterns"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "coastal_plain",
+        "file": "coastal_plain.json",
+        "priority": 2,
+        "token_requirement": "rain_tokens >= 150 AND coastal_proximity <= 5",
+        "description": "Low-lying coastal areas with maritime influence and salt-tolerant vegetation"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "cliffs",
+        "file": "cliffs.json",
+        "priority": 3,
+        "token_requirement": "elevation >= 50 AND coastal_proximity <= 2",
+        "description": "Dramatic vertical coastal formations with extreme wind exposure"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "sandy_coast",
+        "file": "sandy_coast.json",
+        "priority": 4,
+        "token_requirement": "rain_tokens >= 100 AND coastal_proximity <= 3",
+        "description": "Expansive sandy beaches and dune systems with tourism potential"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "rocky_shore",
+        "file": "rocky_shore.json",
+        "priority": 5,
+        "token_requirement": "rain_tokens >= 120 AND coastal_proximity <= 2",
+        "description": "Rugged coastal areas with tidal pools and marine ecosystems"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "hurricane_zone",
+        "file": "hurricane_zone.json",
+        "priority": 6,
+        "token_requirement": "hurricane_tokens > 0",
+        "description": "Storm-resistant coastal vegetation in hurricane-prone areas"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "storm_prairie",
+        "file": "storm_prairie.json",
+        "priority": 7,
+        "token_requirement": "highWind_tokens > storm_threshold AND rain_tokens > 300",
+        "description": "Wind-resistant grasslands with adequate moisture"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "badlands",
+        "file": "badlands.json",
+        "priority": 8,
+        "token_requirement": "highWind_tokens > storm_threshold AND rain_tokens <= 300",
+        "description": "Sparse vegetation in extreme wind and drought conditions"
+      }
+    ],
+    "normal_biomes": [
+      {
+        "biome_id": "tropical_rainforest",
+        "file": "tropical_rainforest.json",
+        "priority": 10,
+        "requirements": "rain_tokens >= 500 AND temperature >= 25",
+        "description": "Dense equatorial forests with maximum biodiversity"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "hot_desert",
+        "file": "hot_desert.json",
+        "priority": 11,
+        "requirements": "rain_tokens <= 50 AND temperature >= 20",
+        "description": "Arid regions with minimal vegetation and extreme heat"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "temperate_forest",
+        "file": "temperate_forest.json",
+        "priority": 12,
+        "requirements": "rain_tokens >= 300 AND temperature >= 15 AND temperature <= 25",
+        "description": "Seasonal forests in moderate climate zones"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "grassland",
+        "file": "grassland.json",
+        "priority": 13,
+        "requirements": "rain_tokens >= 200 AND temperature >= 10",
+        "description": "Temperate grasslands ideal for agriculture"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "tundra",
+        "file": "tundra.json",
+        "priority": 14,
+        "requirements": "temperature <= -10",
+        "description": "Arctic regions with permafrost and minimal vegetation"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "alpine",
+        "file": "alpine.json",
+        "priority": 15,
+        "requirements": "temperature <= 0 AND elevation >= 2000",
+        "description": "High-altitude mountain regions above treeline"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "cold_desert",
+        "file": "cold_desert.json",
+        "priority": 16,
+        "requirements": "rain_tokens <= 30 AND temperature <= 10",
+        "description": "High-altitude or high-latitude arid regions with cold temperatures"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "hills",
+        "file": "hills.json",
+        "priority": 17,
+        "requirements": "elevation >= 500 AND elevation <= 1500 AND rain_tokens >= 150",
+        "description": "Rolling hill country with diverse microclimates and mixed vegetation"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "rocky_plateau",
+        "file": "rocky_plateau.json",
+        "priority": 18,
+        "requirements": "elevation >= 800 AND rain_tokens >= 100 AND rain_tokens <= 400",
+        "description": "Elevated flat-topped terrain with exposed bedrock and hardy vegetation"
+      },
+      {
+        "biome_id": "scrubland",
+        "file": "scrubland.json",
+        "priority": 1,
+        "requirements": "fallback_biome",
+        "description": "Semi-arid transition zones with sparse vegetation - default fallback biome"
+      }
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "token_thresholds": {
+    "climate_zone_tokens": {
+      "storm_threshold": 2.0,
+      "flood_threshold": 3.0,
+      "hurricane_requirement": "wind >= 2.5 AND rain >= 2.0"
+    },
+    "normal_biome_tokens": {
+      "rain_abundant": 500,
+      "rain_moderate": 300,
+      "rain_limited": 200,
+      "rain_minimal": 50,
+      "rain_very_minimal": 30
+    },
+    "temperature_ranges": {
+      "tropical": 25,
+      "temperate_warm": 20,
+      "temperate_cool": 15,
+      "cold": 10,
+      "freezing": 0,
+      "arctic": -10
+    },
+    "elevation_thresholds": {
+      "sea_level": 0,
+      "hills": 500,
+      "mountains": 1000,
+      "high_mountains": 2000,
+      "alpine_zone": 2500
+    }
+  },
+
+  "biome_selection_algorithm": {
+    "step_1": "Check special climate zone tokens (priority 1-5)",
+    "step_2": "If no special zones match, evaluate normal biomes (priority 10+)",
+    "step_3": "Use highest priority match, or fallback to 'scrubland' if none match",
+    "step_4": "Apply forest feature integration for forest-compatible biomes"
+  },
+
+  "integration_notes": {
+    "climate_system": "Biomes are generated from accumulated tokens from mobile WindRegions",
+    "congo_vs_sahara": "System designed to create tropical_rainforest (Congo) vs hot_desert (Sahara)",
+    "token_accumulation": "Permanent climate record from WindRegion movements over 300 cycles",
+    "special_zones": "Extreme weather creates unique biomes not found in traditional climate models",
+    "forest_features": "Existing forest features from geological phases influence final biome selection"
+  },
+
+  "validation_patterns": {
+    "congo_basin": {
+      "expected_biome": "tropical_rainforest",
+      "token_pattern": "rain_tokens > 500 from ITCZ convergence",
+      "latitude": "equatorial (45-55%)"
+    },
+    "sahara_desert": {
+      "expected_biome": "hot_desert",
+      "token_pattern": "rain_tokens < 50 due to no ITCZ influence",
+      "latitude": "subtropical (25-35%)"
+    },
+    "hurricane_coasts": {
+      "expected_biome": "hurricane_zone",
+      "token_pattern": "hurricane_tokens from coastal storm activity"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Biomes/cliffs.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "cliffs",
+  "display_name": "Coastal Cliffs",
+  "description": "Dramatic vertical coastal formations with rugged terrain, seabird colonies and strategic defensive positions",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "special_climate_zone",
+    "priority": 3,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "elevation": {"min": 50, "condition": "elevated_coastal_terrain"},
+      "coastal_proximity": {"max": 2, "condition": "immediate_ocean_access"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "extreme_wind_exposure": true,
+      "salt_spray_intense": true,
+      "maritime_influence": true,
+      "erosion_active": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 50,
+      "maximum": 500,
+      "typical_range": [100, 300],
+      "formation_zone": "elevated_coastal_areas_with_vertical_drops"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by coastal elevation requirements with immediate ocean access",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Vertical coastal formations and sea cliffs",
+      "rarity": "Uncommon - specific geological coastal conditions",
+      "minimum_area": 50,
+      "typical_area_range": [100, 400]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "cliff_adapted_specialists",
+    "secondary": ["hardy_coastal_shrubs", "cliff_grasses", "maritime_lichens", "wind_sculpted_trees"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "extreme_wind_tolerance",
+      "salt_spray_resistance",
+      "cliff_face_adaptation",
+      "shallow_root_systems",
+      "low_growth_forms"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "Only the most specialized plants survive on exposed cliff faces"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "wind_exposure": 3.0,
+    "salt_spray": 2.8,
+    "erosion_activity": 2.6,
+    "soil_depth": 0.3,
+    "access_difficulty": 2.9,
+    "biodiversity": 1.2
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "stone_quarrying": 2.4,
+    "seabird_guano": 1.8,
+    "lighthouse_sites": 2.8,
+    "wind_energy": 2.6,
+    "defensive_positions": 3.0,
+    "agriculture": 0.1,
+    "forestry": 0.0,
+    "tourism": 2.1,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.3,
+    "research_value": 1.9
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "extreme_wind_protection",
+      "cliff_face_stabilization",
+      "specialized_access_systems",
+      "salt_spray_corrosion_prevention"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "unparalleled_defensive_position",
+      "lighthouse_and_navigation_sites",
+      "stone_quarrying_opportunities",
+      "extreme_wind_energy_potential"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "extremely_difficult_access",
+      "continuous_erosion_threats",
+      "construction_cost_multipliers",
+      "limited_flat_building_space"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_fortress": 3.2,
+      "coastal_observation": 3.0,
+      "amphibious_invasion_prevention": 3.5
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "construction_costs": 4.2,
+      "maintenance_costs": 3.8,
+      "stone_extraction_bonus": 2.4,
+      "tourism_lighthouse_revenue": 2.1
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "naval_observation": 3.2,
+      "coastal_defense": 3.5,
+      "navigation_control": 2.8
+    }
+  },
+
+  "survival_challenges": {
+    "access_limitations": "rope_and_climbing_equipment_required",
+    "wind_safety": "extreme_weather_poses_constant_danger",
+    "erosion_instability": "cliff_faces_subject_to_sudden_collapse",
+    "isolation": "limited_escape_routes_during_emergencies"
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "seabird_colonies",
+      "cliff_nesting_birds",
+      "marine_mammals_below",
+      "specialized_cliff_insects"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 0.8,
+    "biodiversity": 1.2,
+    "conservation_value": "critical_seabird_nesting_habitat"
+  },
+
+  "geological_characteristics": {
+    "rock_type": "resistant_coastal_bedrock",
+    "stability": "variable_depending_on_rock_type_and_weather",
+    "erosion_patterns": "continuous_marine_erosion",
+    "cliff_height": "typically_50_to_300_meters"
+  },
+
+  "maritime_interaction": {
+    "wave_action": "intense_wave_impact_at_base",
+    "tidal_influence": "extreme_tidal_variation_exposure",
+    "storm_impact": "severe_weather_amplification",
+    "navigation_hazard": "dangerous_waters_for_small_vessels"
+  },
+
+  "research_opportunities": {
+    "coastal_erosion_studies": 2.4,
+    "seabird_ecology": 2.2,
+    "maritime_archaeology": 1.8,
+    "wind_pattern_analysis": 2.0
+  },
+
+  "historical_significance": {
+    "lighthouse_heritage": "traditional_navigation_aid_locations",
+    "defensive_castles": "medieval_coastal_fortification_sites",
+    "shipwreck_archaeology": "dangerous_waters_with_historical_wrecks",
+    "smuggling_history": "hidden_coves_and_secret_landing_sites"
+  }
+}

gameData/Biomes/coastal_plain.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "coastal_plain",
+  "display_name": "Coastal Plain",
+  "description": "Low-lying areas along coastlines with maritime influence, salt-tolerant vegetation and access to marine resources",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "special_climate_zone",
+    "priority": 2,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 150, "condition": "moderate_coastal_rainfall"},
+      "coastal_proximity": {"max": 5, "condition": "near_ocean"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "maritime_influence": true,
+      "moderate_temperatures": true,
+      "salt_spray_exposure": true,
+      "sea_breeze_circulation": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 100,
+      "typical_range": [0, 50],
+      "formation_zone": "low_coastal_areas_with_marine_influence"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by moderate rainfall with coastal proximity requirements",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Coastal lowlands with maritime climate influence",
+      "rarity": "Common - major coastal settlement areas",
+      "minimum_area": 100,
+      "typical_area_range": [200, 800]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "salt_tolerant_coastal_plants",
+    "secondary": ["sea_grasses", "coastal_shrubs", "salt_marsh_plants", "dune_vegetation"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "salt_tolerance",
+      "wind_resistance",
+      "sand_stabilization",
+      "maritime_adaptation",
+      "moderate_productivity"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": "coastal_adapted_trees_only",
+    "note": "Specialized vegetation adapted to salt spray and coastal conditions"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "salt_tolerance": 2.5,
+    "wind_exposure": 2.1,
+    "soil_salinity": 1.8,
+    "erosion_resistance": 1.4,
+    "marine_influence": 2.8,
+    "biodiversity": 1.6
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "fishing": 2.5,
+    "salt_production": 2.0,
+    "seaweed_harvest": 1.8,
+    "maritime_trade": 2.2,
+    "agriculture": 1.1,
+    "livestock_grazing": 1.3,
+    "wind_energy": 1.8,
+    "tourism": 1.9,
+    "forestry": 0.4,
+    "industrial_suitability": 1.2
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "salt_corrosion_protection",
+      "wind_resistant_design",
+      "foundation_drainage_systems",
+      "storm_surge_preparation"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "excellent_port_access",
+      "maritime_trade_routes",
+      "flat_construction_terrain",
+      "consistent_wind_resources"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "salt_corrosion_issues",
+      "storm_surge_vulnerability",
+      "soil_salinity_problems",
+      "seasonal_tourism_variations"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "amphibious_operations": 2.4,
+      "naval_support_access": 2.6
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "maritime_trade_bonus": 2.2,
+      "fishing_industry_income": 2.5,
+      "tourism_revenue": 1.9,
+      "salt_corrosion_costs": 1.8
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "port_development": 2.8,
+      "naval_base_suitability": 2.4,
+      "international_trade": 2.3
+    }
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_patterns": {
+    "storm_season": {
+      "conditions": "increased_wind_and_precipitation_from_ocean_storms",
+      "challenges": "storm_surge_flooding_and_infrastructure_damage",
+      "opportunities": "increased_fish_migration_and_wave_energy"
+    },
+    "calm_season": {
+      "conditions": "stable_weather_with_consistent_sea_breezes",
+      "opportunities": "optimal_fishing_and_maritime_trade_conditions",
+      "tourism": "peak_visitor_season_with_mild_coastal_climate"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "seabirds",
+      "coastal_mammals",
+      "intertidal_species",
+      "migratory_shorebirds"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 1.4,
+    "biodiversity": 1.6,
+    "conservation_value": "important_bird_migration_corridors"
+  },
+
+  "soil_characteristics": {
+    "soil_type": "sandy_coastal_soils_with_salt_content",
+    "drainage": "excellent_natural_drainage",
+    "salinity": "moderate_to_high_salt_content",
+    "fertility": "moderate_with_marine_nutrient_input"
+  },
+
+  "maritime_features": {
+    "tidal_influence": "strong_tidal_variations",
+    "beach_access": "natural_beaches_and_sandy_shores",
+    "harbor_potential": "excellent_natural_harbors",
+    "storm_protection": "requires_artificial_breakwaters"
+  },
+
+  "land_use_potential": {
+    "port_development": "primary_economic_opportunity",
+    "fishing_industry": "major_coastal_resource_exploitation",
+    "tourism_development": "beach_and_maritime_recreation",
+    "salt_farming": "traditional_coastal_industry"
+  }
+}

gameData/Biomes/cold_desert.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "cold_desert",
+  "display_name": "Cold Desert",
+  "description": "High-altitude or high-latitude desert regions with cold temperatures and minimal precipitation, featuring specialized cold-adapted arid vegetation",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 16,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "rain_tokens": {"max": 30, "condition": "very_low_precipitation"},
+      "temperature": {"max": 10, "condition": "cold_climate"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "cold_temperatures": true,
+      "extreme_aridity": true,
+      "high_altitude_or_latitude": true,
+      "strong_temperature_variations": true,
+      "low_humidity": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 500,
+      "maximum": 3000,
+      "typical_range": [1000, 2500],
+      "formation_zone": "high_altitude_plateaus_and_polar_deserts"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by very low rain_tokens (≤30) combined with cold temperatures (≤10°C)",
+      "geographic_distribution": "High-altitude plateaus, continental interiors with cold climates, polar deserts",
+      "rarity": "Uncommon - requires specific combination of cold and extreme aridity",
+      "minimum_area": 100,
+      "typical_area_range": [250, 1000]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "cold_adapted_desert_plants",
+    "secondary": ["hardy_shrubs", "drought_cold_tolerant_grasses", "alpine_succulents", "cushion_plants"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "dual_stress_adaptation",
+      "cold_and_drought_tolerance",
+      "compact_growth_forms",
+      "deep_root_systems",
+      "protective_surface_structures"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "Must survive both extreme cold and water scarcity simultaneously"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "water_scarcity": 2.9,
+    "cold_extremes": 2.4,
+    "temperature_variation": 2.7,
+    "wind_exposure": 2.3,
+    "soil_aridity": 2.8,
+    "growing_season": 0.4,
+    "biodiversity": 0.4
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "mineral_deposits": 1.9,
+    "rare_earth_elements": 1.6,
+    "wind_energy": 1.8,
+    "solar_energy": 1.4,
+    "geothermal_potential": 1.5,
+    "salt_deposits": 1.7,
+    "agriculture": 0.05,
+    "forestry": 0.0,
+    "water_resources": 0.15,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.6,
+    "research_value": 1.8
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "cold_weather_protection",
+      "water_conservation_systems",
+      "wind_and_dust_protection",
+      "specialized_heating_systems"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "mineral_resource_access",
+      "low_environmental_impact_restrictions",
+      "natural_preservation_conditions",
+      "strategic_isolation"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "dual_environmental_stress",
+      "water_importation_requirements",
+      "extreme_temperature_management",
+      "limited_growing_season"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_barrier": 2.6,
+      "difficult_logistics": 2.8,
+      "environmental_protection": 2.4
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "construction_costs": 2.6,
+      "heating_costs": 2.8,
+      "water_importation_costs": 3.2,
+      "mineral_extraction_bonus": 1.7
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "resource_control": 2.0,
+      "territorial_buffer": 2.5,
+      "research_isolation": 2.2
+    }
+  },
+
+  "survival_challenges": {
+    "water_procurement": {
+      "sources": "snow_melt_and_rare_springs",
+      "conservation": "critical_water_management",
+      "quality": "often_high_mineral_content"
+    },
+    "temperature_management": {
+      "heating_requirements": "essential_for_survival",
+      "insulation_needs": "extreme_cold_protection",
+      "equipment_protection": "cold_weather_maintenance"
+    },
+    "food_procurement": {
+      "agriculture": "nearly_impossible",
+      "hunting": "limited_wildlife",
+      "imports": "critical_supply_dependence"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "cold_desert_lizards",
+      "hardy_small_mammals",
+      "migratory_birds",
+      "specialized_arthropods"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 0.4,
+    "biodiversity": 0.4,
+    "conservation_value": "unique_dual_stress_adaptations"
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_patterns": {
+    "winter": {
+      "conditions": "extreme_cold_with_minimal_precipitation",
+      "challenges": "frozen_water_sources_and_heating_demands",
+      "wildlife": "minimal_activity_and_hibernation"
+    },
+    "summer": {
+      "conditions": "brief_warming_period_with_slight_moisture",
+      "opportunities": "limited_growing_season_and_construction",
+      "wildlife": "peak_activity_and_reproduction"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "geological_characteristics": {
+    "soil_type": "thin_rocky_soils_with_poor_water_retention",
+    "rock_formations": "exposed_bedrock_and_scree_slopes",
+    "mineral_exposure": "weathering_exposes_valuable_deposits",
+    "erosion_patterns": "wind_and_freeze_thaw_erosion"
+  },
+
+  "water_sources": {
+    "seasonal_snowmelt": "primary_annual_water_input",
+    "underground_springs": "rare_but_critical_resources",
+    "atmospheric_moisture": "dew_and_frost_collection",
+    "imported_water": "essential_for_human_activities"
+  },
+
+  "research_opportunities": {
+    "extreme_environment_biology": 2.0,
+    "cold_arid_adaptations": 1.9,
+    "climate_change_indicators": 1.8,
+    "mineral_formation_processes": 1.7
+  },
+
+  "land_use_potential": {
+    "mining_operations": "primary_economic_activity",
+    "research_stations": "isolated_study_locations",
+    "strategic_installations": "remote_monitoring_posts",
+    "renewable_energy": "wind_and_limited_solar"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/grassland.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "grassland",
+  "display_name": "Grassland",
+  "description": "Temperate grasslands with moderate rainfall and temperature, ideal for agriculture and grazing, featuring vast open plains",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 13,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 200, "condition": "moderate_rainfall"},
+      "temperature": {"min": 10, "condition": "temperate_climate"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "moderate_temperatures": true,
+      "adequate_rainfall": true,
+      "seasonal_variation": true,
+      "insufficient_for_forest_growth": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 800,
+      "typical_range": [100, 600],
+      "formation_zone": "continental_interiors_with_moderate_precipitation"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by moderate rain_tokens (200+) with temperate temperatures but insufficient for forests",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Continental interiors with moderate precipitation",
+      "rarity": "Common - major agricultural regions worldwide",
+      "minimum_area": 200,
+      "typical_area_range": [500, 2500]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "perennial_grasses",
+    "secondary": ["prairie_grasses", "wildflowers", "scattered_shrubs"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "deep_root_systems",
+      "drought_tolerance",
+      "fire_adaptation",
+      "seasonal_growth_cycles",
+      "high_productivity"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": "scattered_trees_only",
+    "note": "Natural grassland ecosystem with high agricultural potential"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "agricultural_potential": 2.5,
+    "soil_quality": 2.2,
+    "carbon_storage": 1.8,
+    "erosion_resistance": 1.6,
+    "fire_resilience": 2.0,
+    "biodiversity": 1.4
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "agriculture": 1.8,
+    "livestock_grazing": 2.2,
+    "grain_production": 2.0,
+    "hay_and_forage": 2.5,
+    "wild_game": 1.6,
+    "wind_energy": 1.4,
+    "forestry": 0.2,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.9,
+    "recreation": 1.3
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "minimal_ground_preparation",
+      "wind_exposure_considerations",
+      "seasonal_weather_protection"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "excellent_agricultural_land",
+      "easy_construction_conditions",
+      "flat_terrain_for_development",
+      "good_transportation_routes"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "limited_natural_windbreaks",
+      "fire_risk_management",
+      "soil_conservation_needs",
+      "seasonal_weather_extremes"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "open_terrain_visibility": 2.2,
+      "cavalry_advantage": 2.0
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "agricultural_productivity": 2.2,
+      "low_development_costs": 1.5,
+      "food_security_bonus": 2.0
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "food_production_hub": 2.5,
+      "population_support": 2.2,
+      "transportation_network": 1.8
+    }
+  },
+
+  "agricultural_systems": {
+    "crop_rotation": "sustainable_soil_management",
+    "livestock_integration": "mixed_farming_systems",
+    "irrigation_potential": "moderate_water_requirements",
+    "mechanization": "ideal_for_large_scale_farming"
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "grassland_species": [
+      "prairie_dogs",
+      "ground_nesting_birds",
+      "grazing_mammals",
+      "raptors"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 1.6,
+    "biodiversity": 1.4,
+    "migration_routes": "important_corridors_for_many_species"
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_patterns": {
+    "growing_season": "spring_through_early_autumn",
+    "dormancy_period": "winter_with_possible_snow_cover",
+    "fire_season": "late_summer_natural_fire_cycles",
+    "grazing_patterns": "seasonal_animal_movement"
+  },
+
+  "soil_characteristics": {
+    "soil_type": "deep_fertile_prairie_soils",
+    "organic_matter": "high_due_to_grass_root_systems",
+    "drainage": "generally_well_drained",
+    "erosion_risk": "moderate_without_ground_cover"
+  },
+
+  "fire_ecology": {
+    "natural_fire_frequency": "every_3_10_years",
+    "fire_benefits": "removes_woody_plants_and_stimulates_grass_growth",
+    "fire_management": "controlled_burns_for_ecosystem_health",
+    "fire_prevention": "firebreaks_and_early_detection"
+  },
+
+  "land_use_patterns": {
+    "agriculture": "crop_production_and_livestock",
+    "urban_development": "preferred_sites_for_cities",
+    "transportation": "ideal_for_roads_and_railways",
+    "energy_production": "wind_farms_and_solar_installations"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/hills.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "hills",
+  "display_name": "Hills",
+  "description": "Rolling hill country with moderate elevation, diverse microclimates, and mixed vegetation creating natural terraced landscapes",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 17,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "elevation": {"min": 500, "max": 1500, "condition": "moderate_altitude"},
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 150, "condition": "adequate_moisture"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "moderate_elevation_effects": true,
+      "varied_microclimates": true,
+      "good_drainage": true,
+      "wind_exposure_variation": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 500,
+      "maximum": 1500,
+      "typical_range": [600, 1200],
+      "formation_zone": "transition_between_plains_and_mountains"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by moderate elevation (500-1500m) with adequate moisture (≥150 rain_tokens)",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Transition zones between plains and mountains",
+      "rarity": "Common - natural intermediate terrain",
+      "minimum_area": 100,
+      "typical_area_range": [200, 800]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "mixed_elevation_adapted",
+    "secondary": ["hill_grasslands", "scattered_woodlands", "shrublands", "valley_forests"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "elevation_gradient_adaptation",
+      "diverse_microhabitats",
+      "slope_aspect_variation",
+      "mixed_vegetation_types",
+      "erosion_resistance"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": "partial_woodlands",
+    "note": "Diverse vegetation zones based on slope orientation and elevation"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "topographic_diversity": 2.5,
+    "drainage_quality": 2.2,
+    "microclimate_variation": 2.3,
+    "erosion_control": 1.8,
+    "scenic_value": 2.4,
+    "biodiversity": 1.6
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "mixed_agriculture": 1.4,
+    "livestock_grazing": 1.8,
+    "forestry": 1.2,
+    "stone_quarrying": 1.6,
+    "wind_energy": 1.3,
+    "water_sources": 1.5,
+    "tourism": 1.9,
+    "industrial_suitability": 1.1,
+    "transportation": 0.8,
+    "recreation": 2.1
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "slope_stabilization",
+      "terraced_construction",
+      "drainage_management",
+      "access_road_engineering"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "natural_defensive_positions",
+      "diverse_resource_access",
+      "good_water_drainage",
+      "scenic_development_potential"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "uneven_terrain_costs",
+      "erosion_management",
+      "transportation_complexity",
+      "varying_soil_conditions"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "elevated_positions": 1.8,
+      "natural_fortification": 1.6,
+      "observation_advantage": 2.0
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "construction_costs": 1.4,
+      "agricultural_diversity": 1.6,
+      "tourism_income": 1.8,
+      "transportation_costs": 1.3
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "tactical_advantage": 1.9,
+      "resource_diversity": 1.7,
+      "settlement_desirability": 1.8
+    }
+  },
+
+  "topographic_features": {
+    "rolling_terrain": "gentle_to_moderate_slopes",
+    "valley_systems": "natural_drainage_and_shelter",
+    "ridge_lines": "elevated_transportation_routes",
+    "natural_terraces": "stepped_landscape_features"
+  },
+
+  "agricultural_potential": {
+    "terraced_farming": "slope_agriculture_adaptation",
+    "mixed_land_use": "crops_pasture_and_woodland",
+    "orchard_suitability": "fruit_trees_on_slopes",
+    "vineyard_potential": "wine_production_terrain"
+  },
+
+  "water_systems": {
+    "spring_sources": "hillside_water_emergence",
+    "creek_systems": "valley_drainage_networks",
+    "pond_potential": "natural_water_collection",
+    "watershed_management": "erosion_and_runoff_control"
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "habitat_diversity": [
+      "valley_woodland_species",
+      "grassland_animals",
+      "edge_habitat_specialists",
+      "slope_adapted_plants"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 1.6,
+    "biodiversity": 1.6,
+    "wildlife_corridors": "natural_movement_pathways"
+  },
+
+  "settlement_patterns": {
+    "hilltop_settlements": "defensive_and_scenic_locations",
+    "valley_villages": "water_access_and_shelter",
+    "slope_farming": "terraced_agricultural_communities",
+    "ridge_transportation": "natural_road_corridors"
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_characteristics": {
+    "spring": "varied_blooming_times_by_elevation",
+    "summer": "diverse_microclimates_and_activities",
+    "autumn": "spectacular_color_displays",
+    "winter": "snow_variation_by_elevation_and_aspect"
+  },
+
+  "recreational_opportunities": {
+    "hiking_trails": 2.2,
+    "scenic_driving": 2.0,
+    "mountain_biking": 1.9,
+    "photography": 2.1,
+    "camping": 1.7,
+    "nature_education": 1.8
+  },
+
+  "microclimate_zones": {
+    "south_facing_slopes": "warmer_and_drier_conditions",
+    "north_facing_slopes": "cooler_and_moister_conditions",
+    "valley_bottoms": "protected_and_humid_microclimates",
+    "ridge_tops": "exposed_and_windy_conditions"
+  },
+
+  "soil_characteristics": {
+    "slope_variation": "thinner_soils_on_slopes_deeper_in_valleys",
+    "drainage_quality": "generally_good_with_slope_advantage",
+    "erosion_potential": "managed_through_vegetation_cover",
+    "fertility_variation": "nutrient_accumulation_in_lower_areas"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/hot_desert.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "hot_desert",
+  "display_name": "Hot Desert",
+  "description": "Arid regions with high temperatures and minimal rainfall, featuring specialized drought-adapted vegetation and extreme environmental conditions",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 11,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "rain_tokens": {"max": 50, "condition": "minimal_rainfall"},
+      "temperature": {"min": 20, "condition": "hot_climate"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "extreme_aridity": true,
+      "high_daytime_temperatures": true,
+      "cold_nighttime_temperatures": true,
+      "irregular_precipitation": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 1200,
+      "typical_range": [200, 800],
+      "formation_zone": "continental_interiors_and_subtropical_zones"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by minimal rain_tokens (≤50) combined with hot temperatures (≥20°C)",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Continental interiors and subtropical high-pressure zones without ITCZ influence",
+      "rarity": "Common - represents Sahara success pattern",
+      "minimum_area": 300,
+      "typical_area_range": [800, 3000],
+      "formation_priority": "High - represents successful Congo vs Sahara differentiation"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "drought_adapted_specialists",
+    "secondary": ["cacti", "succulents", "drought_deciduous_shrubs", "ephemeral_annuals"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "water_storage_organs",
+      "reduced_leaf_surface_area",
+      "waxy_protective_coatings",
+      "deep_tap_roots",
+      "CAM_photosynthesis"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "Only highly specialized plants can survive extreme water scarcity"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "water_scarcity": 2.8,
+    "solar_exposure": 3.0,
+    "temperature_extremes": 2.5,
+    "wind_exposure": 1.8,
+    "soil_aridity": 2.9,
+    "biodiversity": 0.3
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "solar_energy": 2.5,
+    "mineral_deposits": 1.8,
+    "rare_earth_elements": 1.5,
+    "salt_deposits": 2.0,
+    "geothermal_energy": 1.4,
+    "agriculture": 0.1,
+    "forestry": 0.0,
+    "water_resources": 0.1,
+    "industrial_suitability": 1.2,
+    "tourism": 1.0
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "extreme_heat_resistance",
+      "sand_and_dust_protection",
+      "water_conservation_systems",
+      "thermal_insulation"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "excellent_solar_energy_potential",
+      "exposed_mineral_resources",
+      "vast_open_spaces",
+      "minimal_environmental_constraints"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "extreme_water_scarcity",
+      "temperature_stress_on_equipment",
+      "sandstorm_damage",
+      "worker_health_and_safety"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_barrier": 2.0,
+      "difficult_logistics": 2.5,
+      "heat_exhaustion_advantage": 2.2
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "solar_farm_efficiency": 2.8,
+      "mineral_extraction_bonus": 1.7,
+      "water_importation_costs": 3.0,
+      "construction_heat_costs": 1.8
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "renewable_energy_hub": 2.7,
+      "resource_control": 1.9,
+      "natural_isolation": 2.3
+    }
+  },
+
+  "survival_adaptations": {
+    "water_sources": [
+      "rare_oases",
+      "underground_aquifers",
+      "seasonal_water_holes",
+      "dew_collection"
+    ],
+    "temperature_management": [
+      "underground_shelter",
+      "thermal_mass_utilization",
+      "reflective_surfaces",
+      "shade_structures"
+    ],
+    "navigation_challenges": [
+      "shifting_sand_dunes",
+      "heat_mirages",
+      "sandstorm_visibility",
+      "landmark_scarcity"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "desert_reptiles",
+      "nocturnal_mammals",
+      "water_conserving_birds",
+      "specialized_insects"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 0.3,
+    "biodiversity": 0.3,
+    "conservation_value": "specialized_endemic_species"
+  },
+
+  "climatic_patterns": {
+    "daily_temperature_cycle": "extreme_day_night_variation",
+    "seasonal_patterns": "hot_dry_vs_less_hot_dry",
+    "precipitation_events": "rare_but_intense_flash_floods",
+    "wind_patterns": "dust_storms_and_thermal_circulation"
+  },
+
+  "geological_features": {
+    "sand_dunes": "shifting_landscape_features",
+    "rock_outcroppings": "rare_shelter_and_navigation_points",
+    "salt_flats": "remnants_of_ancient_lakes",
+    "mineral_exposures": "valuable_surface_deposits"
+  },
+
+  "water_economy": {
+    "conservation_priority": "critical",
+    "sources": "extremely_limited_and_precious",
+    "management": "every_drop_must_be_utilized",
+    "technology": "advanced_conservation_required"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/hurricane_zone.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "hurricane_zone",
+  "display_name": "Hurricane Zone",
+  "description": "Coastal regions subjected to frequent hurricane activity, featuring storm-resistant vegetation and specialized ecosystems",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "special_climate_zone",
+    "priority": 6,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "hurricane_tokens": {"min": 1, "condition": "greater_than_zero"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "high_wind_exposure": true,
+      "frequent_storm_activity": true,
+      "salt_spray_tolerance_required": true,
+      "coastal_proximity": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 100,
+      "typical_range": [0, 50],
+      "formation_zone": "coastal_areas_near_sea_level"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by hurricane_tokens from WindRegions with high wind_strength + high wetness",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Coastal areas in hurricane-prone latitudes",
+      "rarity": "Moderate - found along storm-prone coastlines",
+      "minimum_area": 50,
+      "typical_area_range": [100, 500]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "storm_resistant_palms",
+    "secondary": ["coastal_grasses", "mangrove_species", "salt_tolerant_shrubs"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "deep_root_systems",
+      "flexible_trunks",
+      "salt_tolerance",
+      "rapid_recovery_after_storms"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "Traditional forests cannot survive the frequent high-wind disturbances"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "storm_resistance": 3.0,
+    "coastal_access": 2.0,
+    "wind_energy_potential": 2.5,
+    "biodiversity": 1.2,
+    "soil_stability": 0.6,
+    "water_drainage": 1.8
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "wind_energy": 2.5,
+    "seafood": 1.8,
+    "storm_resistant_materials": 2.0,
+    "agriculture": 0.4,
+    "forestry": 0.1,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.6,
+    "tourism_potential": 1.4
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "hurricane_resistant_buildings",
+      "elevated_foundations",
+      "storm_surge_protection"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "excellent_wind_energy_sites",
+      "natural_harbors_from_storm_carving",
+      "unique_marine_resources"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "seasonal_evacuation_needs",
+      "infrastructure_maintenance_costs",
+      "limited_agricultural_productivity"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "coastal_fortification_bonus": 1.5,
+      "storm_shelter_effectiveness": 2.0
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "insurance_costs": 2.5,
+      "reconstruction_frequency": "seasonal",
+      "specialized_industry_bonus": 1.3
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "naval_base_suitability": 1.8,
+      "early_warning_systems": 2.0,
+      "hurricane_tracking_advantage": true
+    }
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/rocky_plateau.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "rocky_plateau",
+  "display_name": "Rocky Plateau",
+  "description": "Elevated flat-topped landforms with exposed bedrock, thin soils, and hardy vegetation adapted to wind exposure and rocky terrain",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 18,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "elevation": {"min": 800, "condition": "elevated_terrain"},
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 100, "max": 400, "condition": "moderate_to_low_moisture"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "elevated_exposure": true,
+      "strong_winds": true,
+      "thin_soils": true,
+      "temperature_extremes": true,
+      "good_drainage": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 800,
+      "typical_range": [1000, 2500],
+      "formation_zone": "elevated_flat_topped_terrain"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by elevated terrain (≥800m) with moderate to low moisture (100-400 rain_tokens)",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Elevated areas with resistant geology and moderate precipitation",
+      "rarity": "Uncommon - requires specific geological and climatic conditions",
+      "minimum_area": 75,
+      "typical_area_range": [150, 600]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "rocky_terrain_specialists",
+    "secondary": ["plateau_grasses", "hardy_shrubs", "rock_garden_plants", "windswept_trees"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "rock_crevice_adaptation",
+      "wind_resistance",
+      "drought_tolerance",
+      "shallow_root_systems",
+      "hardy_constitution"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": "stunted_woodlands_only",
+    "note": "Vegetation limited by thin soils and wind exposure"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "rock_exposure": 2.8,
+    "wind_exposure": 2.6,
+    "soil_depth": 0.4,
+    "drainage_quality": 2.9,
+    "temperature_variation": 2.3,
+    "erosion_resistance": 2.5,
+    "biodiversity": 0.9
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "stone_quarrying": 2.5,
+    "mineral_extraction": 2.2,
+    "wind_energy": 2.3,
+    "solar_energy": 1.9,
+    "water_collection": 1.4,
+    "grazing_land": 0.6,
+    "agriculture": 0.3,
+    "forestry": 0.4,
+    "tourism": 1.7,
+    "industrial_suitability": 1.3
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "rock_drilling_and_blasting",
+      "wind_resistant_structures",
+      "water_importation_systems",
+      "specialized_foundation_work"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "excellent_building_stone_access",
+      "stable_geological_foundation",
+      "commanding_views_and_positions",
+      "wind_and_solar_energy_potential"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "limited_water_sources",
+      "difficult_excavation",
+      "extreme_wind_exposure",
+      "thin_soil_for_agriculture"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_fortress": 2.8,
+      "observation_advantage": 2.9,
+      "difficult_approach": 2.4
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "quarrying_income": 2.4,
+      "construction_costs": 2.2,
+      "water_importation_costs": 2.6,
+      "energy_generation_bonus": 2.1
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "territorial_control": 2.7,
+      "communication_advantage": 2.8,
+      "resource_monopoly": 2.3
+    }
+  },
+
+  "geological_features": {
+    "bedrock_exposure": "extensive_rock_outcroppings",
+    "flat_topped_terrain": "erosion_resistant_caprock",
+    "cliff_edges": "dramatic_escarpments",
+    "joint_and_fracture_systems": "natural_stone_quarrying_sites"
+  },
+
+  "water_systems": {
+    "surface_runoff": "rapid_drainage_with_minimal_retention",
+    "rock_pools": "temporary_water_collection_in_depressions",
+    "spring_emergence": "water_sources_at_plateau_edges",
+    "cistern_potential": "artificial_water_storage_in_rock"
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "cliff_dwelling_birds",
+      "rock_crevice_mammals",
+      "hardy_reptiles",
+      "wind_dispersed_plants"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 0.8,
+    "biodiversity": 0.9,
+    "conservation_value": "specialized_rocky_habitat_species"
+  },
+
+  "wind_patterns": {
+    "exposure_effects": "constant_wind_stress_on_vegetation",
+    "wind_channeling": "increased_velocity_over_flat_surfaces",
+    "turbulence_zones": "complex_airflow_around_edges",
+    "energy_potential": "excellent_wind_farm_locations"
+  },
+
+  "agricultural_limitations": {
+    "soil_depth": "insufficient_for_most_crops",
+    "water_scarcity": "irrigation_challenges",
+    "wind_damage": "crop_protection_difficulties",
+    "specialized_techniques": "rock_garden_and_terrace_farming"
+  },
+
+  "construction_opportunities": {
+    "castle_and_fort_sites": "natural_defensive_positions",
+    "observation_towers": "communication_and_surveillance",
+    "wind_farms": "optimal_renewable_energy_sites",
+    "quarry_operations": "building_stone_extraction"
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_characteristics": {
+    "winter": "extreme_wind_chill_and_ice_formation",
+    "spring": "brief_flowering_in_protected_crevices",
+    "summer": "intense_heat_reflection_from_rock",
+    "autumn": "dramatic_temperature_swings"
+  },
+
+  "erosion_patterns": {
+    "differential_weathering": "harder_rocks_form_resistant_caps",
+    "joint_widening": "freeze_thaw_processes",
+    "surface_scaling": "temperature_expansion_effects",
+    "chemical_weathering": "slow_soil_formation_processes"
+  },
+
+  "recreational_uses": {
+    "rock_climbing": 2.2,
+    "hiking_and_exploration": 1.8,
+    "photography": 2.0,
+    "astronomical_observation": 2.3,
+    "paragliding_launch": 2.1
+  },
+
+  "microhabitats": {
+    "rock_crevices": "protected_growing_spaces",
+    "lee_slopes": "wind_protection_zones",
+    "water_collection_areas": "temporary_moist_zones",
+    "exposed_surfaces": "extreme_environment_specialists"
+  },
+
+  "formation_requirements": {
+    "geological_stability": "resistant_caprock_preservation",
+    "elevation_maintenance": "ongoing_uplift_or_erosion_resistance",
+    "climate_balance": "enough_moisture_for_some_vegetation",
+    "time_scale": "long_term_landscape_evolution"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/rocky_shore.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "rocky_shore",
+  "display_name": "Rocky Shore",
+  "description": "Rugged coastal areas with exposed bedrock, tidal pools and rich marine ecosystems",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "special_climate_zone",
+    "priority": 5,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 120, "condition": "moderate_coastal_precipitation"},
+      "coastal_proximity": {"max": 2, "condition": "immediate_ocean_access"},
+      "rock_exposure": {"min": 1, "condition": "bedrock_substrate"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "intense_salt_spray": true,
+      "tidal_variation_extreme": true,
+      "wave_action_strong": true,
+      "maritime_influence": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 25,
+      "typical_range": [0, 10],
+      "formation_zone": "low_rocky_coastal_areas_with_tidal_exposure"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by moderate rainfall with rocky coastal proximity",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Rocky coastlines with exposed bedrock and tidal zones",
+      "rarity": "Common - many temperate and cold coastlines",
+      "minimum_area": 60,
+      "typical_area_range": [120, 400]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "rock_crevice_specialists",
+    "secondary": ["maritime_lichens", "salt_marsh_edges", "cliff_grasses", "seaweed_beds"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "extreme_salt_tolerance",
+      "tidal_submersion_resistance",
+      "rock_crevice_growth",
+      "wave_impact_tolerance",
+      "minimal_soil_requirements"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "Highly specialized flora adapted to harsh intertidal conditions"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "salt_exposure": 3.0,
+    "wave_impact": 2.8,
+    "tidal_variation": 2.9,
+    "rock_weathering": 2.2,
+    "marine_productivity": 2.6,
+    "biodiversity": 1.8
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "marine_biology": 2.4,
+    "shellfish_harvesting": 2.6,
+    "seaweed_collection": 2.2,
+    "tidal_energy": 2.0,
+    "stone_quarrying": 1.8,
+    "research_value": 2.2,
+    "fishing": 2.0,
+    "tourism": 1.6,
+    "agriculture": 0.1,
+    "forestry": 0.0,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.5
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "extreme_salt_corrosion_protection",
+      "wave_impact_resistant_design",
+      "tidal_flood_management",
+      "rock_anchor_foundation_systems"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "solid_bedrock_foundations",
+      "natural_wave_barriers",
+      "rich_marine_resource_access",
+      "tidal_energy_potential"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "extreme_corrosion_environment",
+      "limited_flat_construction_space",
+      "tidal_flooding_issues",
+      "harsh_working_conditions"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_barriers": 2.4,
+      "amphibious_defense": 2.6
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "marine_harvesting_bonus": 2.4,
+      "extreme_maintenance_costs": 2.8,
+      "research_station_value": 2.2,
+      "tidal_energy_income": 2.0
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "marine_resource_control": 2.4,
+      "coastal_observation": 2.0,
+      "scientific_research": 2.2
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Biomes/sandy_coast.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "sandy_coast",
+  "display_name": "Sandy Coast",
+  "description": "Expansive sandy beaches and dune systems with dynamic coastal environment and tourism potential",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "special_climate_zone",
+    "priority": 4,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 100, "condition": "moderate_coastal_precipitation"},
+      "coastal_proximity": {"max": 3, "condition": "close_ocean_access"},
+      "sediment_availability": {"min": 1, "condition": "sandy_substrate"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "maritime_influence": true,
+      "sand_mobility": true,
+      "moderate_salt_exposure": true,
+      "dune_formation_active": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 30,
+      "typical_range": [0, 15],
+      "formation_zone": "low_coastal_areas_with_sandy_substrate"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by moderate rainfall with sandy coastal proximity",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Sandy beaches, dune systems, barrier islands",
+      "rarity": "Common - major tourist and recreational coastlines",
+      "minimum_area": 80,
+      "typical_area_range": [150, 600]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "dune_stabilizing_plants",
+    "secondary": ["beach_grasses", "salt_tolerant_shrubs", "coastal_pines", "dune_flowers"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "sand_stabilization",
+      "salt_spray_tolerance",
+      "deep_root_systems",
+      "wind_resistance",
+      "seasonal_adaptation"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": "coastal_pine_forests_only",
+    "note": "Specialized vegetation for mobile sand environments"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "sand_mobility": 2.4,
+    "salt_tolerance": 2.2,
+    "wind_exposure": 2.0,
+    "erosion_variability": 2.3,
+    "tourism_appeal": 2.8,
+    "biodiversity": 1.4
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "tourism": 2.8,
+    "recreation": 2.6,
+    "fishing": 1.8,
+    "sand_extraction": 2.2,
+    "wind_energy": 1.6,
+    "salt_production": 1.4,
+    "agriculture": 0.4,
+    "forestry": 0.6,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.8,
+    "coastal_development": 2.4
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "sand_stabilization_systems",
+      "hurricane_storm_surge_protection",
+      "seasonal_erosion_management",
+      "foundation_sand_compaction"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "excellent_tourism_development",
+      "recreational_beach_access",
+      "sand_construction_materials",
+      "flat_development_terrain"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "seasonal_storm_damage",
+      "sand_erosion_and_mobility",
+      "limited_freshwater_access",
+      "environmental_protection_regulations"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "amphibious_landing_zones": 1.8,
+      "coastal_monitoring": 1.6
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "tourism_revenue": 2.8,
+      "seasonal_income_variation": 2.2,
+      "beach_maintenance_costs": 1.6,
+      "sand_resource_income": 2.2
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "recreational_development": 2.8,
+      "coastal_access": 2.4,
+      "tourism_infrastructure": 2.6
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Biomes/scrubland.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "scrubland",
+  "display_name": "Scrubland",
+  "description": "Semi-arid transition zones with sparse vegetation, scattered shrubs and bushes, serving as fallback biome for indeterminate climate conditions",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 1,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "_comment": "Fallback biome - no specific requirements, catches all unmatched areas"
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "moderate_aridity": true,
+      "variable_temperatures": true,
+      "irregular_precipitation": true,
+      "transitional_zone": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 1500,
+      "typical_range": [200, 800],
+      "formation_zone": "transition_areas_between_major_biomes"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Default fallback biome for areas not matching specific climate criteria",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Transition zones, climate boundaries, indeterminate areas",
+      "rarity": "Common - appears where other biomes don't fit",
+      "minimum_area": 50,
+      "typical_area_range": [100, 500]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "mixed_shrubs_and_bushes",
+    "secondary": ["drought_tolerant_shrubs", "hardy_grasses", "scattered_small_trees", "thorny_bushes"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "sparse_vegetation_cover",
+      "drought_adaptation",
+      "mixed_growth_patterns",
+      "seasonal_variation",
+      "opportunistic_growth"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": "scattered_trees_only",
+    "note": "Adaptable vegetation that survives in variable conditions"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "vegetation_density": 1.2,
+    "soil_stability": 1.4,
+    "erosion_resistance": 1.1,
+    "water_retention": 1.0,
+    "fire_risk": 1.6,
+    "biodiversity": 1.1
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "agriculture": 0.7,
+    "livestock_grazing": 1.4,
+    "small_game_hunting": 1.2,
+    "medicinal_plants": 1.3,
+    "thorny_wood": 1.1,
+    "wind_energy": 1.2,
+    "solar_energy": 1.3,
+    "forestry": 0.3,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.8,
+    "tourism": 0.6
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "basic_ground_preparation",
+      "seasonal_weather_adaptation",
+      "dust_and_wind_protection"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "low_environmental_restrictions",
+      "moderate_construction_costs",
+      "good_solar_exposure",
+      "reasonable_access_routes"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "limited_water_availability",
+      "variable_soil_conditions",
+      "fire_risk_management",
+      "dust_storm_considerations"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "moderate_concealment": 1.2,
+      "irregular_terrain_advantage": 1.1
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "low_development_costs": 1.3,
+      "moderate_maintenance_costs": 1.1,
+      "grazing_income": 1.4
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "transition_zone_control": 1.2,
+      "buffer_territory": 1.3,
+      "fallback_settlement": 1.1
+    }
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_patterns": {
+    "wet_season": {
+      "conditions": "increased_vegetation_growth_and_temporary_blooming",
+      "opportunities": "grazing_improvement_and_limited_agriculture",
+      "wildlife": "increased_activity_and_breeding"
+    },
+    "dry_season": {
+      "conditions": "vegetation_dormancy_and_increased_fire_risk",
+      "challenges": "water_scarcity_and_livestock_stress",
+      "wildlife": "reduced_activity_and_migration"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "small_mammals",
+      "ground_birds",
+      "reptiles",
+      "hardy_insects"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 1.2,
+    "biodiversity": 1.1,
+    "conservation_value": "moderate_ecosystem_diversity"
+  },
+
+  "soil_characteristics": {
+    "soil_type": "variable_sandy_clay_soils",
+    "organic_matter": "moderate_due_to_mixed_vegetation",
+    "drainage": "generally_well_drained_with_seasonal_variation",
+    "erosion_risk": "moderate_especially_during_dry_periods"
+  },
+
+  "land_use_potential": {
+    "extensive_grazing": "primary_economic_use",
+    "limited_agriculture": "drought_resistant_crops_only",
+    "renewable_energy": "good_solar_and_wind_potential",
+    "rural_settlements": "viable_with_water_management"
+  },
+
+  "water_management": {
+    "water_sources": "seasonal_streams_and_groundwater",
+    "conservation_needs": "essential_for_any_development",
+    "irrigation_potential": "limited_but_possible_with_investment",
+    "drought_resilience": "moderate_natural_adaptation"
+  },
+
+  "fire_ecology": {
+    "natural_fire_frequency": "irregular_seasonal_fires",
+    "fire_adaptation": "mixed_vegetation_recovery_rates",
+    "fire_management": "controlled_burns_for_grazing_improvement",
+    "fire_prevention": "firebreaks_and_early_warning_systems"
+  }
+}

gameData/Biomes/storm_prairie.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "storm_prairie",
+  "display_name": "Storm Prairie",
+  "description": "Windswept grasslands in high-wind zones with sufficient rainfall, featuring wind-resistant vegetation but hostile to forest growth",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "special_climate_zone",
+    "priority": 7,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "highWind_tokens": {"min": 2, "condition": "above_storm_threshold"},
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 300, "condition": "sufficient_moisture"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "frequent_high_winds": true,
+      "adequate_rainfall": true,
+      "temperature_suitable_for_growth": true,
+      "forest_growth_prevented": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 100,
+      "maximum": 1000,
+      "typical_range": [200, 800],
+      "formation_zone": "interior_continental_areas_with_wind_exposure"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by highWind_tokens in areas with sufficient rain_tokens but prevented forest growth",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Interior continental areas with strong wind patterns",
+      "rarity": "Uncommon - requires specific combination of high wind and adequate rainfall",
+      "minimum_area": 100,
+      "typical_area_range": [200, 800]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "wind_resistant_grasslands",
+    "secondary": ["hardy_shrubs", "low_bushes", "wind_adapted_wildflowers"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "deep_root_systems",
+      "flexible_stems",
+      "low_profile_growth",
+      "rapid_regrowth_after_damage"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "High winds prevent tree establishment and growth"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "wind_energy": 2.0,
+    "grassland_productivity": 1.6,
+    "soil_conservation": 1.4,
+    "wildfire_resilience": 1.8,
+    "erosion_resistance": 1.3,
+    "carbon_storage": 1.2
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "wind_energy": 2.0,
+    "grazing_land": 1.8,
+    "wild_game": 1.4,
+    "medicinal_herbs": 1.3,
+    "honey_production": 1.6,
+    "agriculture": 0.7,
+    "forestry": 0.0,
+    "industrial_suitability": 1.1,
+    "recreation": 1.2
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "wind_resistant_building_design",
+      "deep_foundations",
+      "aerodynamic_structures",
+      "flexible_infrastructure"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "excellent_wind_energy_potential",
+      "wide_open_spaces_for_development",
+      "good_soil_for_adapted_agriculture",
+      "natural_firebreaks"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "constant_wind_stress_on_structures",
+      "limited_natural_windbreaks",
+      "difficulty_establishing_trees",
+      "seasonal_wind_variations"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "open_terrain_visibility": 2.0,
+      "difficult_approach": 1.3
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "wind_farm_efficiency": 2.2,
+      "livestock_grazing_bonus": 1.5,
+      "construction_wind_resistance_costs": 1.4
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "renewable_energy_hub": 2.5,
+      "cavalry_and_vehicle_advantage": 1.8,
+      "early_warning_systems": 1.9
+    }
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_variations": {
+    "growing_season": {
+      "grass_growth_peak": "spring_and_early_summer",
+      "wildflower_blooms": "creating_temporary_beauty",
+      "wildlife_activity": "peak_grazing_and_nesting"
+    },
+    "wind_patterns": {
+      "storm_season": "maximum_wind_intensity",
+      "calm_periods": "rare_opportunities_for_maintenance",
+      "seasonal_wind_direction_changes": "affecting_energy_generation"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "prairie_dogs",
+      "wind_resistant_birds",
+      "grazing_herbivores",
+      "burrowing_mammals"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 1.4,
+    "biodiversity": 1.1,
+    "migration_routes": "important_stopover_for_wind_dispersed_species"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/temperate_forest.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "temperate_forest",
+  "display_name": "Temperate Forest",
+  "description": "Deciduous and mixed forests in moderate climate zones with seasonal variations, balanced temperature and moderate rainfall",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 12,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 300, "condition": "moderate_rainfall"},
+      "temperature": {"min": 15, "max": 25, "condition": "temperate_climate"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "moderate_temperatures": true,
+      "seasonal_variation": true,
+      "adequate_rainfall": true,
+      "winter_dormancy_period": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 1200,
+      "typical_range": [100, 800],
+      "formation_zone": "mid_latitude_regions_with_seasonal_climate"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by moderate rain_tokens (300+) with temperate temperatures (15-25°C)",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Mid-latitude regions with seasonal climate patterns",
+      "rarity": "Common - standard forest biome in temperate zones",
+      "minimum_area": 150,
+      "typical_area_range": [300, 1200]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "deciduous_and_mixed_forests",
+    "secondary": ["oak_maple_forests", "beech_birch_woodlands", "mixed_coniferous_deciduous"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "seasonal_leaf_drop",
+      "cold_adaptation",
+      "moderate_growth_rates",
+      "diverse_understory",
+      "autumn_color_displays"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": true,
+    "note": "Classic forest ecosystem with seasonal adaptations"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "biodiversity": 1.8,
+    "carbon_storage": 1.9,
+    "seasonal_beauty": 2.5,
+    "soil_quality": 2.0,
+    "water_regulation": 1.7,
+    "wildlife_habitat": 2.2
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "wood": 1.5,
+    "paper_products": 1.8,
+    "maple_syrup": 2.0,
+    "nuts_and_berries": 1.6,
+    "mushrooms": 1.7,
+    "wildlife": 1.8,
+    "agriculture": 1.2,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.7,
+    "tourism": 2.0,
+    "recreation": 2.2
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "seasonal_weather_protection",
+      "foundation_frost_protection",
+      "moderate_humidity_control"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "sustainable_timber_production",
+      "good_construction_conditions",
+      "reliable_water_sources",
+      "moderate_climate_for_workers"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "seasonal_access_limitations",
+      "winter_construction_delays",
+      "forest_clearing_requirements",
+      "environmental_protection_laws"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_concealment": 1.8,
+      "seasonal_tactical_variation": 1.6
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "sustainable_resource_income": 1.8,
+      "seasonal_tourism_peaks": 2.0,
+      "moderate_construction_costs": 1.0
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "resource_sustainability": 2.0,
+      "population_support": 1.8,
+      "defensive_terrain": 1.6
+    }
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_cycle": {
+    "spring": {
+      "characteristics": "leaf_emergence_and_flowering",
+      "activities": "planting_and_early_harvesting",
+      "wildlife": "breeding_and_migration"
+    },
+    "summer": {
+      "characteristics": "full_canopy_and_peak_growth",
+      "activities": "maximum_productivity_period",
+      "wildlife": "peak_activity_and_abundance"
+    },
+    "autumn": {
+      "characteristics": "leaf_color_change_and_fall",
+      "activities": "harvest_and_preparation",
+      "wildlife": "migration_and_preparation"
+    },
+    "winter": {
+      "characteristics": "dormancy_and_snow_cover",
+      "activities": "planning_and_indoor_work",
+      "wildlife": "hibernation_and_adaptation"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "diversity_index": 1.8,
+    "game_animals": [
+      "deer",
+      "wild_boar",
+      "small_mammals",
+      "forest_birds"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 1.8,
+    "conservation_value": "moderate_biodiversity_and_ecosystem_services"
+  },
+
+  "forest_management": {
+    "sustainable_harvesting": "selective_cutting_and_rotation",
+    "regeneration": "natural_and_assisted_forest_renewal",
+    "fire_management": "controlled_burns_and_fire_prevention",
+    "pest_control": "integrated_pest_management"
+  },
+
+  "recreation_opportunities": {
+    "hiking_and_trails": 2.0,
+    "camping": 1.8,
+    "wildlife_watching": 1.9,
+    "autumn_foliage_tourism": 2.5,
+    "hunting_and_fishing": 1.7
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/tropical_rainforest.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "tropical_rainforest",
+  "display_name": "Tropical Rainforest",
+  "description": "Dense, high-biodiversity forests in equatorial regions with high temperature and abundant rainfall, representing peak terrestrial biodiversity",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 10,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "rain_tokens": {"min": 500, "condition": "abundant_rainfall"},
+      "temperature": {"min": 25, "condition": "tropical_heat"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "high_temperature": true,
+      "abundant_rainfall": true,
+      "high_humidity": true,
+      "minimal_seasonal_variation": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 1500,
+      "typical_range": [0, 800],
+      "formation_zone": "equatorial_lowlands_and_foothills"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by high rain_tokens (500+) combined with tropical temperatures (25°C+)",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Equatorial regions with ITCZ influence and abundant moisture",
+      "rarity": "Moderate - requires specific combination of heat and extreme moisture",
+      "minimum_area": 200,
+      "typical_area_range": [500, 2000],
+      "formation_priority": "High - represents Congo Basin success pattern"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "multi_layered_forest_canopy",
+    "secondary": ["emergent_trees", "canopy_layer", "understory", "forest_floor"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "extreme_biodiversity",
+      "rapid_nutrient_cycling",
+      "vertical_stratification",
+      "epiphytic_communities",
+      "buttress_root_systems"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": true,
+    "note": "Peak forest development with maximum biomass and species diversity"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "biodiversity": 3.0,
+    "carbon_storage": 2.8,
+    "oxygen_production": 2.5,
+    "water_regulation": 2.2,
+    "soil_protection": 2.0,
+    "climate_regulation": 2.3
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "wood": 2.0,
+    "biodiversity": 3.0,
+    "medicinal_plants": 2.8,
+    "exotic_fruits": 2.5,
+    "rubber_and_latex": 2.2,
+    "spices": 2.0,
+    "agriculture": 0.8,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.3,
+    "tourism": 2.4,
+    "research_value": 3.0
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "humidity_resistant_materials",
+      "elevated_foundations",
+      "pest_control_systems",
+      "climate_controlled_storage"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "abundant_biological_resources",
+      "natural_pharmaceuticals",
+      "eco_tourism_potential",
+      "carbon_credit_opportunities"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "extremely_difficult_construction",
+      "high_maintenance_costs",
+      "disease_and_pest_pressure",
+      "environmental_protection_requirements"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_concealment": 2.5,
+      "difficult_terrain": 2.0,
+      "guerrilla_warfare_advantage": 2.8
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "construction_costs": 2.5,
+      "maintenance_difficulty": 2.3,
+      "biological_resource_income": 2.8,
+      "environmental_services_value": 3.0
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "natural_fortress": 2.2,
+      "resource_monopoly": 2.6,
+      "environmental_importance": 3.0
+    }
+  },
+
+  "ecosystem_services": {
+    "climate_regulation": "global_carbon_cycling_and_oxygen_production",
+    "water_cycle": "rainfall_generation_and_watershed_protection",
+    "biodiversity_conservation": "highest_species_diversity_on_planet",
+    "soil_conservation": "preventing_erosion_and_maintaining_fertility"
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "diversity_index": 3.0,
+    "endemic_species": "extremely_high",
+    "hunting_opportunities": 1.8,
+    "conservation_priority": "critical",
+    "research_opportunities": 3.0
+  },
+
+  "layered_structure": {
+    "emergent_layer": "tallest_trees_reaching_60m_plus",
+    "canopy_layer": "main_photosynthetic_layer_30_45m",
+    "understory": "shade_adapted_plants_5_25m",
+    "forest_floor": "decomposition_and_nutrient_cycling"
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_patterns": {
+    "wet_season": "peak_growth_and_reproduction",
+    "dry_season": "minimal_but_still_adequate_rainfall",
+    "temperature_variation": "minimal_seasonal_change",
+    "biological_activity": "year_round_high_activity"
+  },
+
+  "formation_requirements": {
+    "temperature_stability": "consistent_warm_temperatures",
+    "rainfall_consistency": "year_round_abundant_water",
+    "soil_drainage": "well_drained_but_water_retentive",
+    "minimal_disturbance": "requires_stable_conditions_for_development"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/tundra.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "tundra",
+  "display_name": "Tundra",
+  "description": "Arctic and alpine regions with extremely cold temperatures, permafrost, and minimal vegetation adapted to harsh conditions",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "normal_biome",
+    "priority": 14,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "temperature": {"max": -10, "condition": "extremely_cold"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "extremely_cold_temperatures": true,
+      "permafrost_layer": true,
+      "short_growing_season": true,
+      "low_precipitation": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": 0,
+      "maximum": 2000,
+      "typical_range": [0, 500],
+      "formation_zone": "arctic_regions_and_high_mountain_areas"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by extremely cold temperatures (≤-10°C) regardless of precipitation",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Arctic regions and high mountain areas",
+      "rarity": "Uncommon - limited to polar and high-altitude zones",
+      "minimum_area": 100,
+      "typical_area_range": [300, 1500]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "cold_adapted_specialists",
+    "secondary": ["mosses", "lichens", "dwarf_shrubs", "sedges"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "extremely_low_growth_forms",
+      "cold_tolerance",
+      "short_growing_season_adaptation",
+      "permafrost_root_systems",
+      "UV_radiation_protection"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": false,
+    "note": "Only the most cold-adapted plants can survive permafrost conditions"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "permafrost_depth": 2.8,
+    "cold_extremes": 3.0,
+    "growing_season_length": 0.2,
+    "solar_radiation_extremes": 2.5,
+    "wind_exposure": 2.2,
+    "biodiversity": 0.3
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "mineral_extraction": 1.6,
+    "oil_and_gas": 1.8,
+    "rare_earth_elements": 1.4,
+    "ice_and_freshwater": 2.0,
+    "wildlife_fur": 1.5,
+    "agriculture": 0.0,
+    "forestry": 0.0,
+    "renewable_energy": 0.8,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.4,
+    "research_value": 2.2
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "permafrost_foundation_systems",
+      "extreme_cold_protection",
+      "heating_system_redundancy",
+      "ice_road_transportation"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "mineral_and_energy_resources",
+      "natural_refrigeration",
+      "strategic_location_value",
+      "minimal_environmental_constraints"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "extreme_construction_costs",
+      "permafrost_instability",
+      "transportation_difficulties",
+      "worker_safety_and_health"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "extreme_weather_advantage": 3.0,
+      "natural_fortress": 2.8,
+      "supply_line_difficulty": 3.2
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "extraction_bonus": 1.8,
+      "construction_costs": 4.0,
+      "heating_and_energy_costs": 3.5,
+      "specialized_equipment_requirements": 3.0
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "resource_control": 2.2,
+      "territorial_claims": 2.5,
+      "climate_research": 2.8
+    }
+  },
+
+  "survival_challenges": {
+    "temperature_management": "critical_for_survival",
+    "food_scarcity": "hunting_and_imported_supplies",
+    "isolation": "extreme_remoteness_and_communication",
+    "equipment_failure": "catastrophic_in_cold_conditions"
+  },
+
+  "wildlife": {
+    "adapted_species": [
+      "arctic_foxes",
+      "caribou_and_reindeer",
+      "polar_bears",
+      "migratory_birds"
+    ],
+    "hunting_opportunities": 1.5,
+    "biodiversity": 0.3,
+    "conservation_value": "unique_cold_adapted_species"
+  },
+
+  "seasonal_extremes": {
+    "polar_night": "months_of_darkness",
+    "midnight_sun": "months_of_continuous_daylight",
+    "temperature_variation": "extreme_seasonal_differences",
+    "ice_cycles": "freeze_thaw_permafrost_dynamics"
+  },
+
+  "permafrost_dynamics": {
+    "active_layer": "seasonal_thaw_zone",
+    "permafrost_table": "permanently_frozen_layer",
+    "thermokarst": "ground_collapse_from_thawing",
+    "frost_heave": "ground_expansion_from_freezing"
+  },
+
+  "research_opportunities": {
+    "climate_change_studies": 2.8,
+    "permafrost_research": 2.5,
+    "cold_adaptation_biology": 2.2,
+    "ice_core_paleoclimatology": 2.0
+  },
+
+  "transportation": {
+    "ice_roads": "seasonal_transportation_corridors",
+    "aircraft_dependency": "primary_year_round_access",
+    "specialized_vehicles": "cold_weather_equipment_required",
+    "fuel_logistics": "critical_supply_chain_management"
+  },
+
+}

gameData/Biomes/wetlands.json

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+{
+  "biome_id": "wetlands",
+  "display_name": "Wetlands",
+  "description": "Marshy regions formed by recurring flood patterns, creating specialized aquatic ecosystems with high biodiversity",
+
+  "classification": {
+    "type": "special_climate_zone",
+    "priority": 1,
+    "token_requirements": {
+      "flood_tokens": {"min": 3, "condition": "above_flood_threshold"}
+    },
+    "climate_conditions": {
+      "frequent_flooding": true,
+      "high_water_table": true,
+      "poor_drainage": true,
+      "seasonal_water_variation": true
+    },
+    "elevation_range": {
+      "minimum": -10,
+      "maximum": 200,
+      "typical_range": [0, 100],
+      "formation_zone": "low_lying_areas_with_poor_drainage"
+    },
+    "generation_notes": {
+      "formation_process": "Created by flood_tokens from WindRegions with high wetness concentrations",
+      "geographic_distribution": "Low-lying areas with poor drainage and frequent flooding",
+      "rarity": "Common in flood-prone river deltas and coastal plains",
+      "minimum_area": 25,
+      "typical_area_range": [50, 300]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "vegetation": {
+    "primary": "marshes_and_swamps",
+    "secondary": ["cattails", "water_lilies", "cypress_trees", "bog_plants"],
+    "characteristics": [
+      "water_adapted_root_systems",
+      "flood_tolerance",
+      "nutrient_cycling_specialists",
+      "methane_production"
+    ],
+    "forest_compatibility": "specialized_swamp_forests_only",
+    "note": "Only specialized flood-tolerant tree species can survive"
+  },
+
+  "environmental_properties": {
+    "water_resources": 2.5,
+    "biodiversity": 1.8,
+    "carbon_sequestration": 2.2,
+    "flood_control": 2.0,
+    "water_filtration": 2.3,
+    "methane_production": 1.6
+  },
+
+  "resource_modifiers": {
+    "freshwater": 2.0,
+    "fish_and_waterfowl": 2.5,
+    "medicinal_plants": 1.7,
+    "peat": 2.8,
+    "natural_gas": 1.4,
+    "agriculture": 0.3,
+    "forestry": 0.5,
+    "industrial_suitability": 0.2,
+    "recreation": 1.6
+  },
+
+  "industrial_considerations": {
+    "construction_requirements": [
+      "pile_foundations",
+      "waterproof_construction",
+      "elevated_roads_and_platforms",
+      "specialized_drainage_systems"
+    ],
+    "advantages": [
+      "natural_water_treatment",
+      "flood_protection_for_surrounding_areas",
+      "unique_ecosystem_services",
+      "peat_energy_source"
+    ],
+    "challenges": [
+      "extremely_difficult_construction",
+      "seasonal_accessibility_issues",
+      "methane_emission_management",
+      "environmental_protection_requirements"
+    ]
+  },
+
+  "gameplay_effects": {
+    "defensive_bonuses": {
+      "natural_barrier": 1.8,
+      "difficult_terrain_advantage": 2.2
+    },
+    "economic_factors": {
+      "construction_costs": 3.0,
+      "maintenance_difficulty": 2.5,
+      "environmental_services_value": 2.0
+    },
+    "strategic_value": {
+      "natural_fortress": 1.9,
+      "water_control": 2.1,
+      "ecosystem_services": 2.3
+    }
+  },
+
+  "special_features": {
+    "seasonal_variations": {
+      "wet_season": "maximum_biodiversity_and_inaccessibility",
+      "dry_season": "limited_access_for_construction_and_harvesting"
+    },
+    "ecosystem_services": [
+      "flood_control",
+      "water_purification",
+      "carbon_storage",
+      "wildlife_habitat"
+    ],
+    "environmental_hazards": [
+      "methane_accumulation",
+      "disease_vectors",
+      "unstable_ground",
+      "toxic_plant_species"
+    ]
+  },
+
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/aluminum.json

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+{
+  "aluminum_resources": {
+    "bauxite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Bauxite Deposit",
+      "description": "Primary aluminum ore with high aluminum oxide content ideal for smelting",
+      "formation_type": "tropical_laterite_weathering",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "laterite_aluminum": {
+      "display_name": "Laterite Aluminum",
+      "description": "Weathered aluminum-rich soil formed in tropical climates",
+      "formation_type": "tropical_soil_weathering",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "nepheline_syenite": {
+      "display_name": "Nepheline Syenite",
+      "description": "Igneous rock with aluminum silicate minerals suitable for aluminum extraction",
+      "formation_type": "alkaline_igneous_intrusion",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "clay_aluminum": {
+      "display_name": "Aluminum Clay",
+      "description": "Clay deposits with elevated aluminum content requiring advanced processing",
+      "formation_type": "sedimentary_aluminum_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "low"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/anomalies.json

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+{
+  "anomalies": {
+    "magnetic_anomaly": {
+      "display_name": "Magnetic Anomaly",
+      "description": "Area with unusual magnetic properties affecting instruments and containing rare metals",
+      "formation_type": "magnetic_field",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "radio_silence_zone": {
+      "display_name": "Radio Silence Zone",
+      "description": "Mysterious area where radio communications are disrupted",
+      "formation_type": "electromagnetic",
+      "budget_impact": -1
+    },
+    "meteorite_impact": {
+      "display_name": "Meteorite Impact",
+      "description": "Site of ancient meteorite strike with rare metals and unique minerals",
+      "formation_type": "extraterrestrial",
+      "budget_impact": 5
+    },
+    "crystalline_formation": {
+      "display_name": "Crystalline Formation",
+      "description": "Natural crystal deposits with technological and commercial value",
+      "formation_type": "mineral_crystal",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "thermal_vent": {
+      "display_name": "Thermal Vent",
+      "description": "Underground heat source with geothermal energy potential",
+      "formation_type": "geothermal",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "unstable_ground": {
+      "display_name": "Unstable Ground",
+      "description": "Geologically unstable area prone to landslides and collapse",
+      "formation_type": "geological_instability",
+      "budget_impact": -3
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/base_metals.json

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+{
+  "base_metal_resources": {
+    "tin_placer": {
+      "display_name": "Tin Placer",
+      "description": "Cassiterite deposits concentrated in alluvial gravels and beach sands",
+      "formation_type": "alluvial_tin_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "tin_lode": {
+      "display_name": "Tin Lode",
+      "description": "Primary cassiterite ore in granite-related veins and greisen",
+      "formation_type": "granitic_tin_mineralization",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "lead_galena": {
+      "display_name": "Lead Galena",
+      "description": "Primary lead sulfide ore often associated with silver and zinc",
+      "formation_type": "sulfide_mineralization",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "lead_carbonate": {
+      "display_name": "Lead Carbonate",
+      "description": "Weathered lead ore with cerussite and anglesite minerals",
+      "formation_type": "lead_oxidation_zone",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "nickel_laterite": {
+      "display_name": "Nickel Laterite",
+      "description": "Tropical weathering deposit with garnierite and limonite nickel ores",
+      "formation_type": "laterite_nickel_weathering",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "nickel_sulfide": {
+      "display_name": "Nickel Sulfide",
+      "description": "Primary nickel ore with pentlandite in mafic intrusions",
+      "formation_type": "magmatic_sulfide_segregation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/coal.json

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+{
+  "coal_resources": {
+    "rich_coal_seam": {
+      "display_name": "Rich Coal Seam",
+      "description": "High-quality coal deposit with excellent heating value and low impurities",
+      "formation_type": "compressed_carboniferous_forest",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "coal_seam": {
+      "display_name": "Coal Seam",
+      "description": "Standard coal deposit suitable for industrial and heating applications",
+      "formation_type": "compressed_carboniferous_forest",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "coal_outcrop": {
+      "display_name": "Coal Outcrop",
+      "description": "Surface-exposed coal formation easy to access but lower quality",
+      "formation_type": "exposed_carboniferous_forest",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "surface_coal": {
+      "display_name": "Surface Coal",
+      "description": "Weathered coal deposits scattered on surface with minimal extraction requirements",
+      "formation_type": "eroded_coal_seam",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 1,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "low"
+    },
+    "peat_bog": {
+      "display_name": "Peat Bog",
+      "description": "Early-stage coal formation providing low-grade fuel and soil amendment",
+      "formation_type": "partially_decomposed_organic_matter",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 1,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "low"
+    },
+    "lignite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Lignite Deposit",
+      "description": "Brown coal with moderate heating value, intermediate between peat and bituminous coal",
+      "formation_type": "intermediate_carboniferous_compression",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "medium"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/coastal_features.json

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+{
+  "coastal_features": {
+    "sea_cave": {
+      "display_name": "Sea Cave",
+      "description": "Ocean-carved cavern accessible at low tide with marine ecosystems",
+      "formation_type": "marine_erosion",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "tidal_pool": {
+      "display_name": "Tidal Pool",
+      "description": "Rock depressions filled with seawater hosting unique marine life",
+      "formation_type": "tidal_formation",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "natural_harbor": {
+      "display_name": "Natural Harbor",
+      "description": "Sheltered coastal bay perfect for maritime activities and ports",
+      "formation_type": "coastal_geography",
+      "budget_impact": 3
+    },
+    "coral_reef": {
+      "display_name": "Coral Reef",
+      "description": "Living reef structure providing marine biodiversity and coastal protection",
+      "formation_type": "biological_formation",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "sea_stack": {
+      "display_name": "Sea Stack",
+      "description": "Isolated rocky pillar standing in shallow coastal waters",
+      "formation_type": "marine_erosion",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "beach_dunes": {
+      "display_name": "Beach Dunes",
+      "description": "Sand formations shaped by wind providing coastal protection",
+      "formation_type": "aeolian_formation",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "estuary": {
+      "display_name": "Estuary",
+      "description": "River mouth where freshwater meets saltwater creating rich ecosystems",
+      "formation_type": "fluvial_marine",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "blowhole": {
+      "display_name": "Blowhole",
+      "description": "Coastal rock formation that shoots water sprays during high waves",
+      "formation_type": "marine_erosion",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/copper.json

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+{
+  "copper_resources": {
+    "porphyry_copper": {
+      "display_name": "Porphyry Copper",
+      "description": "Large-scale copper deposit in igneous intrusion with molybdenum traces",
+      "formation_type": "igneous_hydrothermal_intrusion",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "copper_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Copper Vein",
+      "description": "High-grade copper ore in hydrothermal veins with excellent purity",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_vein_formation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "chalcopyrite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Chalcopyrite Deposit",
+      "description": "Standard copper sulfide ore suitable for flotation processing",
+      "formation_type": "sulfide_mineralization",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "malachite_outcrop": {
+      "display_name": "Malachite Outcrop",
+      "description": "Green copper carbonate formation indicating deeper copper deposits",
+      "formation_type": "copper_oxidation_zone",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "native_copper": {
+      "display_name": "Native Copper",
+      "description": "Pure metallic copper deposits requiring minimal processing",
+      "formation_type": "basalt_flow_copper_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "copper_shale": {
+      "display_name": "Copper Shale",
+      "description": "Sedimentary copper deposit with low grade but large extent",
+      "formation_type": "sedimentary_copper_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "low"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/cultural_sites.json

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+{
+  "cultural_sites": {
+    "ancient_ruins": {
+      "display_name": "Ancient Ruins",
+      "description": "Archaeological remains from past civilizations with historical value",
+      "formation_type": "archaeological",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "abandoned_village": {
+      "display_name": "Abandoned Village",
+      "description": "Deserted rural settlement with basic infrastructure",
+      "formation_type": "abandoned_settlement",
+      "budget_impact": 0
+    },
+    "old_monastery": {
+      "display_name": "Old Monastery",
+      "description": "Historic religious complex with stone architecture and strategic position",
+      "formation_type": "religious_heritage",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "castle_ruins": {
+      "display_name": "Castle Ruins",
+      "description": "Remains of medieval fortress with defensive advantages and stone materials",
+      "formation_type": "military_heritage",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "lighthouse": {
+      "display_name": "Lighthouse",
+      "description": "Coastal navigation aid with strategic maritime position",
+      "formation_type": "maritime_infrastructure",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "historical_cemetery": {
+      "display_name": "Historical Cemetery",
+      "description": "Old burial ground with cultural significance and central location",
+      "formation_type": "cultural_heritage",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/features_index.json

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+{
+  "feature_system_version": "1.0",
+  "description": "Map features catalog for procedural world generation",
+  "last_updated": "2024-09-29",
+
+  "feature_categories": {
+    "geological_formations": {
+      "file": "geological_formations.json",
+      "description": "Natural rock and terrain formations",
+      "count": 10
+    },
+    "natural_landmarks": {
+      "file": "natural_landmarks.json",
+      "description": "Distinctive natural monuments and formations",
+      "count": 6
+    },
+    "water_features": {
+      "file": "water_features.json",
+      "description": "Lakes, rivers, springs and wetlands",
+      "count": 8
+    },
+    "industrial_ruins": {
+      "file": "industrial_ruins.json",
+      "description": "Abandoned industrial and military sites",
+      "count": 8
+    },
+    "anomalies": {
+      "file": "anomalies.json",
+      "description": "Unusual geological and electromagnetic phenomena",
+      "count": 6
+    },
+    "cultural_sites": {
+      "file": "cultural_sites.json",
+      "description": "Historical and archaeological locations",
+      "count": 6
+    }
+  },
+
+  "generation_parameters": {
+    "placement_probability": 0.05,
+    "max_features_per_tile": 1,
+    "biome_filtering": true,
+    "budget_impact_range": [-3, 5]
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/forest_features.json

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+{
+  "forest_features": {
+    "ancient_grove": {
+      "display_name": "Ancient Grove",
+      "description": "Stand of extremely old trees with rare wood and spiritual significance",
+      "formation_type": "old_growth_forest",
+      "budget_impact": 3
+    },
+    "forest_clearing": {
+      "display_name": "Forest Clearing",
+      "description": "Natural open space within forest perfect for settlements",
+      "formation_type": "natural_opening",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "giant_tree": {
+      "display_name": "Giant Tree",
+      "description": "Massive individual tree suitable for treehouse construction",
+      "formation_type": "exceptional_growth",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "bamboo_grove": {
+      "display_name": "Bamboo Grove",
+      "description": "Dense bamboo forest with rapid growth and construction materials",
+      "formation_type": "bamboo_ecosystem",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "fruit_orchard": {
+      "display_name": "Wild Fruit Orchard",
+      "description": "Natural grove of fruit-bearing trees providing food resources",
+      "formation_type": "fruit_tree_cluster",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "medicinal_grove": {
+      "display_name": "Medicinal Grove",
+      "description": "Forest area rich in plants with pharmaceutical properties",
+      "formation_type": "medicinal_ecosystem",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "mushroom_grove": {
+      "display_name": "Mushroom Grove",
+      "description": "Forest area with abundant fungal growth and rare mushroom species",
+      "formation_type": "fungal_ecosystem",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "carboniferous_forest": {
+      "display_name": "Carboniferous Forest",
+      "description": "Ancient forest remnant with giant ferns and primitive trees, containing coal seams",
+      "formation_type": "paleozoic_relic",
+      "budget_impact": 4
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/geological_formations.json

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+{
+  "geological_formations": {
+    "cave": {
+      "display_name": "Cave",
+      "description": "Natural underground cavern providing shelter and potential hidden resources",
+      "formation_type": "erosion",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "hot_spring": {
+      "display_name": "Hot Spring",
+      "description": "Geothermally heated groundwater emerging at surface",
+      "formation_type": "geothermal",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "canyon": {
+      "display_name": "Canyon",
+      "description": "Deep gorge carved by water erosion providing natural barriers",
+      "formation_type": "erosion",
+      "budget_impact": 0
+    },
+    "plateau": {
+      "display_name": "Plateau",
+      "description": "Elevated flat-topped landform with commanding views",
+      "formation_type": "erosion_resistant",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "geyser": {
+      "display_name": "Geyser",
+      "description": "Periodic eruption of heated groundwater and steam",
+      "formation_type": "geothermal",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "cliff": {
+      "display_name": "Cliff",
+      "description": "Steep vertical rock face formed by erosion or faulting",
+      "formation_type": "erosion_faulting",
+      "budget_impact": 0
+    },
+    "gorge": {
+      "display_name": "Gorge",
+      "description": "Narrow valley with steep rocky walls carved by water flow",
+      "formation_type": "water_erosion",
+      "budget_impact": 0
+    },
+    "natural_bridge": {
+      "display_name": "Natural Bridge",
+      "description": "Rock arch formation spanning across valleys or rivers",
+      "formation_type": "erosion_arch",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "sinkhole": {
+      "display_name": "Sinkhole",
+      "description": "Circular depression formed by underground water dissolution",
+      "formation_type": "karst_dissolution",
+      "budget_impact": -1
+    },
+    "spring": {
+      "display_name": "Spring",
+      "description": "Natural emergence of groundwater at surface",
+      "formation_type": "groundwater_emergence",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/gold.json

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+{
+  "gold_resources": {
+    "gold_lode": {
+      "display_name": "Gold Lode",
+      "description": "Primary gold deposit in quartz veins with high-grade ore concentrations",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_quartz_vein",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "placer_gold": {
+      "display_name": "Placer Gold",
+      "description": "Alluvial gold deposits concentrated in river gravels and ancient streambeds",
+      "formation_type": "alluvial_gold_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "epithermal_gold": {
+      "display_name": "Epithermal Gold",
+      "description": "Shallow gold deposit formed by hot springs with silver associations",
+      "formation_type": "epithermal_mineralization",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "residual_gold": {
+      "display_name": "Residual Gold",
+      "description": "Weathered gold deposits concentrated by erosion of primary sources",
+      "formation_type": "weathering_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "conglomerate_gold": {
+      "display_name": "Conglomerate Gold",
+      "description": "Ancient gold deposits in fossil river conglomerates with uranium traces",
+      "formation_type": "paleozoic_conglomerate",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "sulfide_gold": {
+      "display_name": "Sulfide Gold",
+      "description": "Gold associated with sulfide minerals requiring complex processing",
+      "formation_type": "sulfide_mineralization",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/industrial_ruins.json

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+{
+  "industrial_ruins": {
+    "terikon": {
+      "display_name": "Terikon",
+      "description": "Artificial hill of mining waste with recoverable materials but pollution",
+      "formation_type": "mining_waste",
+      "budget_impact": 0
+    },
+    "abandoned_factory": {
+      "display_name": "Abandoned Factory",
+      "description": "Derelict industrial facility with scrap metal and machinery",
+      "formation_type": "industrial_ruin",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "ghost_town": {
+      "display_name": "Ghost Town",
+      "description": "Deserted settlement with infrastructure but potential dangers",
+      "formation_type": "abandoned_settlement",
+      "budget_impact": -1
+    },
+    "tank_graveyard": {
+      "display_name": "Tank Graveyard",
+      "description": "Collection of abandoned military vehicles with valuable scrap metal",
+      "formation_type": "military_scrap",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "car_cemetery": {
+      "display_name": "Car Cemetery",
+      "description": "Abandoned vehicles providing civilian scrap metal",
+      "formation_type": "civilian_scrap",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "plane_wreckage": {
+      "display_name": "Plane Wreckage",
+      "description": "Crashed aircraft with rare aviation alloys and components",
+      "formation_type": "aviation_scrap",
+      "budget_impact": 3
+    },
+    "abandoned_mine": {
+      "display_name": "Abandoned Mine",
+      "description": "Old mining facility with potential resources but structural dangers",
+      "formation_type": "extraction_ruin",
+      "budget_impact": 0
+    },
+    "derelict_refinery": {
+      "display_name": "Derelict Refinery",
+      "description": "Abandoned oil processing facility with infrastructure but contamination",
+      "formation_type": "chemical_ruin",
+      "budget_impact": -2
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/iron.json

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+{
+  "iron_resources": {
+    "rich_iron_ore": {
+      "display_name": "Rich Iron Ore",
+      "description": "High-grade iron ore deposit with excellent purity and minimal processing requirements",
+      "formation_type": "banded_iron_formation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "iron_ore_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Iron Ore Vein",
+      "description": "Standard iron ore deposit suitable for industrial steel production",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_iron_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "magnetite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Magnetite Deposit",
+      "description": "Magnetic iron ore with high iron content and easy magnetic separation",
+      "formation_type": "metamorphic_iron_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "hematite_outcrop": {
+      "display_name": "Hematite Outcrop",
+      "description": "Surface-exposed iron oxide formation with moderate iron content",
+      "formation_type": "weathered_iron_oxidation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "bog_iron": {
+      "display_name": "Bog Iron",
+      "description": "Iron deposits formed in wetlands through bacterial precipitation",
+      "formation_type": "biological_iron_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 1,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "low"
+    },
+    "laterite_iron": {
+      "display_name": "Laterite Iron",
+      "description": "Tropical weathering iron deposit with mixed aluminum and iron content",
+      "formation_type": "tropical_weathering_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "medium"
+    },
+    "taconite": {
+      "display_name": "Taconite",
+      "description": "Low-grade iron ore requiring beneficiation but with massive reserves",
+      "formation_type": "precambrian_banded_iron",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "low"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/natural_landmarks.json

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+{
+  "natural_landmarks": {
+    "natural_arch": {
+      "display_name": "Natural Arch",
+      "description": "Spectacular stone arch formation created by selective erosion",
+      "formation_type": "erosion_arch",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "monolith": {
+      "display_name": "Monolith",
+      "description": "Large isolated stone pillar standing prominently in landscape",
+      "formation_type": "erosion_resistant",
+      "budget_impact": 3
+    },
+    "rock_spire": {
+      "display_name": "Rock Spire",
+      "description": "Tall needle-like rock formation pointing skyward",
+      "formation_type": "erosion_pillar",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "mesa": {
+      "display_name": "Mesa",
+      "description": "Flat-topped mountain with steep cliff sides",
+      "formation_type": "erosion_resistant",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "hoodoo": {
+      "display_name": "Hoodoo",
+      "description": "Tall thin spire of rock formed by differential erosion",
+      "formation_type": "erosion_pillar",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "crater": {
+      "display_name": "Crater",
+      "description": "Large circular depression from ancient impact or volcanic activity",
+      "formation_type": "impact_volcanic",
+      "budget_impact": 4
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/oil.json

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+{
+  "oil_resources": {
+    "major_oil_field": {
+      "display_name": "Major Oil Field",
+      "description": "Large petroleum reservoir with high pressure and excellent crude quality",
+      "formation_type": "deep_carboniferous_compression_with_geological_trap",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "oil_well": {
+      "display_name": "Oil Well",
+      "description": "Standard petroleum deposit accessible through drilling operations",
+      "formation_type": "carboniferous_compression_with_geological_trap",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "shallow_oil_pocket": {
+      "display_name": "Shallow Oil Pocket",
+      "description": "Surface-near petroleum deposit with easier access but lower pressure",
+      "formation_type": "shallow_carboniferous_trap",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "oil_seep": {
+      "display_name": "Oil Seep",
+      "description": "Natural petroleum surface emergence indicating deeper reserves",
+      "formation_type": "surface_petroleum_migration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "medium"
+    },
+    "tar_sands": {
+      "display_name": "Tar Sands",
+      "description": "Heavy oil mixed with sand requiring specialized extraction methods",
+      "formation_type": "degraded_petroleum_in_sandstone",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "low"
+    },
+    "offshore_oil": {
+      "display_name": "Offshore Oil",
+      "description": "Underwater petroleum reservoir requiring marine drilling platforms",
+      "formation_type": "submerged_carboniferous_compression",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "shale_oil": {
+      "display_name": "Shale Oil",
+      "description": "Oil trapped in shale rock formations requiring hydraulic fracturing",
+      "formation_type": "carboniferous_matter_in_shale",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "medium"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/platinum.json

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+{
+  "platinum_resources": {
+    "pge_reef": {
+      "display_name": "PGE Reef",
+      "description": "Platinum group elements concentrated in layered igneous intrusions",
+      "formation_type": "layered_igneous_intrusion",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 6,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "platinum_placer": {
+      "display_name": "Platinum Placer",
+      "description": "Alluvial platinum deposits concentrated in river systems from eroded sources",
+      "formation_type": "alluvial_pge_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "sperrylite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Sperrylite Deposit",
+      "description": "Platinum arsenide ore associated with copper-nickel sulfides",
+      "formation_type": "magmatic_sulfide_segregation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "cooperite_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Cooperite Vein",
+      "description": "Platinum sulfide mineral in hydrothermal veins with palladium content",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_pge_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/rare_metals.json

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+{
+  "rare_metal_resources": {
+    "tungsten_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Tungsten Vein",
+      "description": "High-grade tungsten ore in quartz veins with scheelite and wolframite",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_tungsten_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 6,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "molybdenum_porphyry": {
+      "display_name": "Molybdenum Porphyry",
+      "description": "Molybdenum sulfide in large porphyry copper systems",
+      "formation_type": "porphyry_molybdenum_system",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "chromite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Chromite Deposit",
+      "description": "Chromium-iron oxide ore in layered mafic intrusions",
+      "formation_type": "layered_mafic_intrusion",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "antimony_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Antimony Vein",
+      "description": "Stibnite ore in hydrothermal veins with mercury associations",
+      "formation_type": "epithermal_antimony_vein",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "cobalt_arsenide": {
+      "display_name": "Cobalt Arsenide",
+      "description": "Cobalt-arsenic minerals in hydrothermal deposits with silver traces",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_cobalt_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "iridium_placer": {
+      "display_name": "Iridium Placer",
+      "description": "Ultra-rare platinum group metal in alluvial concentrations",
+      "formation_type": "alluvial_pge_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 7,
+      "resource_yield": "very_low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "lithium_pegmatite": {
+      "display_name": "Lithium Pegmatite",
+      "description": "Spodumene-bearing granite pegmatite with lithium silicate minerals",
+      "formation_type": "granitic_pegmatite",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "lithium_brine": {
+      "display_name": "Lithium Brine",
+      "description": "Salt lake brines with concentrated lithium chloride solutions",
+      "formation_type": "evaporite_lithium_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/silver.json

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+{
+  "silver_resources": {
+    "silver_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Silver Vein",
+      "description": "High-grade silver ore in hydrothermal veins with excellent purity",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_precious_metal_vein",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "galena_silver": {
+      "display_name": "Galena Silver",
+      "description": "Silver-bearing lead sulfide ore requiring lead-silver separation",
+      "formation_type": "sulfide_mineralization",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "argentite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Argentite Deposit",
+      "description": "Silver sulfide mineral with high silver content and moderate processing",
+      "formation_type": "sulfide_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "native_silver": {
+      "display_name": "Native Silver",
+      "description": "Pure metallic silver deposits requiring minimal processing",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_metal_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "silver_placer": {
+      "display_name": "Silver Placer",
+      "description": "Alluvial silver deposits concentrated in ancient river systems",
+      "formation_type": "alluvial_precious_metal_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/stone.json

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+{
+  "stone_resources": {
+    "stone_quarry": {
+      "display_name": "Stone Quarry",
+      "description": "Generic rock outcrop suitable for basic construction materials",
+      "formation_type": "surface_rock_exposure",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "granite_quarry": {
+      "display_name": "Granite Quarry",
+      "description": "High-quality igneous rock perfect for construction and monuments",
+      "formation_type": "plutonic_igneous_intrusion",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "limestone_quarry": {
+      "display_name": "Limestone Quarry",
+      "description": "Sedimentary rock ideal for cement production and building materials",
+      "formation_type": "marine_carbonate_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "sandstone_quarry": {
+      "display_name": "Sandstone Quarry",
+      "description": "Layered sedimentary rock suitable for construction blocks and aggregate",
+      "formation_type": "clastic_sedimentary_formation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "marble_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Marble Deposit",
+      "description": "Metamorphic limestone with excellent carving properties and durability",
+      "formation_type": "limestone_metamorphism",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "clay_pit": {
+      "display_name": "Clay Pit",
+      "description": "Fine sedimentary material essential for ceramics and construction",
+      "formation_type": "weathering_accumulation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 1,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "sand_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Sand Deposit",
+      "description": "Fine granular material perfect for concrete and glass production",
+      "formation_type": "weathering_erosion_accumulation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 1,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "gravel_pit": {
+      "display_name": "Gravel Pit",
+      "description": "Mixed rock fragments perfect for concrete aggregate and road base",
+      "formation_type": "fluvial_glacial_accumulation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 1,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "slate_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Slate Deposit",
+      "description": "Fine-grained metamorphic rock perfect for roofing and flooring",
+      "formation_type": "shale_metamorphism",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "quartzite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Quartzite Deposit",
+      "description": "Hard metamorphic quartz rock with excellent abrasive properties",
+      "formation_type": "sandstone_metamorphism",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "gneiss_outcrop": {
+      "display_name": "Gneiss Outcrop",
+      "description": "Banded metamorphic rock suitable for decorative construction",
+      "formation_type": "high_grade_metamorphism",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/thorium.json

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+{
+  "thorium_resources": {
+    "monazite_placer": {
+      "display_name": "Monazite Placer",
+      "description": "Heavy mineral sand deposit with thorium-bearing rare earth phosphates",
+      "formation_type": "beach_placer_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "thorite_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Thorite Vein",
+      "description": "Primary thorium silicate mineral in granite pegmatites",
+      "formation_type": "granitic_pegmatite",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "thorium_granite": {
+      "display_name": "Thorium Granite",
+      "description": "Radioactive granite with elevated thorium content requiring bulk processing",
+      "formation_type": "radioactive_granite_intrusion",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "low"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/titanium.json

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+{
+  "titanium_resources": {
+    "ilmenite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Ilmenite Deposit",
+      "description": "Primary titanium-iron oxide ore with excellent titanium content",
+      "formation_type": "magmatic_oxide_segregation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 5,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "rutile_placer": {
+      "display_name": "Rutile Placer",
+      "description": "Heavy mineral sand deposit concentrated by wave action with pure titanium dioxide",
+      "formation_type": "beach_placer_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "anatase_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Anatase Vein",
+      "description": "Crystalline titanium dioxide in hydrothermal veins with high purity",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_oxide_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "titaniferous_magnetite": {
+      "display_name": "Titaniferous Magnetite",
+      "description": "Iron-titanium oxide requiring separation processing for both metals",
+      "formation_type": "layered_igneous_intrusion",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/underground_features.json

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+{
+  "underground_features": {
+    "cave_network": {
+      "display_name": "Cave Network",
+      "description": "Interconnected underground cavern system with multiple entrances",
+      "formation_type": "limestone_dissolution",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "underground_lake": {
+      "display_name": "Underground Lake",
+      "description": "Subterranean water body accessible through cave systems",
+      "formation_type": "groundwater_accumulation",
+      "budget_impact": 3
+    },
+    "crystal_cavern": {
+      "display_name": "Crystal Cavern",
+      "description": "Underground chamber with natural crystal formations",
+      "formation_type": "mineral_crystallization",
+      "budget_impact": 4
+    },
+    "bat_cave": {
+      "display_name": "Bat Cave",
+      "description": "Large cave system inhabited by bat colonies with guano deposits",
+      "formation_type": "biological_cave",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "underground_river": {
+      "display_name": "Underground River",
+      "description": "Subterranean watercourse flowing through cave systems",
+      "formation_type": "groundwater_flow",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "deep_cavern": {
+      "display_name": "Deep Cavern",
+      "description": "Extremely deep cave system reaching significant depths",
+      "formation_type": "tectonic_cave",
+      "budget_impact": 3
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/uranium.json

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+{
+  "uranium_resources": {
+    "pitchblende_vein": {
+      "display_name": "Pitchblende Vein",
+      "description": "High-grade uranium ore in hydrothermal veins with exceptional uranium content",
+      "formation_type": "hydrothermal_uranium_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 6,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "uranium_roll_front": {
+      "display_name": "Uranium Roll Front",
+      "description": "Crescent-shaped uranium deposit formed by groundwater flow in sandstone",
+      "formation_type": "groundwater_uranium_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "carnotite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Carnotite Deposit",
+      "description": "Uranium-vanadium ore in sedimentary formations with yellow coloration",
+      "formation_type": "sedimentary_uranium_vanadium",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "uraninite_placer": {
+      "display_name": "Uraninite Placer",
+      "description": "Detrital uranium deposits concentrated in ancient river channels",
+      "formation_type": "alluvial_uranium_concentration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "low",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "phosphate_uranium": {
+      "display_name": "Phosphate Uranium",
+      "description": "Low-grade uranium associated with phosphate rock formations",
+      "formation_type": "phosphate_uranium_association",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "low"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/volcanic.json

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+{
+  "volcanic_resources": {
+    "sulfur_fumarole": {
+      "display_name": "Sulfur Fumarole",
+      "description": "Volcanic vent depositing pure sulfur crystals from gas emissions",
+      "formation_type": "volcanic_gas_precipitation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "obsidian_flow": {
+      "display_name": "Obsidian Flow",
+      "description": "Volcanic glass formation suitable for cutting tools and decoration",
+      "formation_type": "rapid_lava_cooling",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "basalt_flow": {
+      "display_name": "Basalt Flow",
+      "description": "Dense volcanic rock excellent for construction and road aggregate",
+      "formation_type": "mafic_lava_flow",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "pumice_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Pumice Deposit",
+      "description": "Lightweight volcanic rock perfect for construction and abrasives",
+      "formation_type": "explosive_volcanic_eruption",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 1,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "volcanic_ash": {
+      "display_name": "Volcanic Ash",
+      "description": "Fine volcanic material excellent for cement production and soil amendment",
+      "formation_type": "pyroclastic_fallout",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+      "budget_impact": 1,
+      "resource_yield": "very_high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "perlite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Perlite Deposit",
+      "description": "Volcanic glass that expands when heated, used for insulation",
+      "formation_type": "hydrated_volcanic_glass",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 2,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "zeolite_formation": {
+      "display_name": "Zeolite Formation",
+      "description": "Crystalline volcanic minerals with molecular sieve properties",
+      "formation_type": "volcanic_glass_alteration",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/volcanic_features.json

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+{
+  "volcanic_features": {
+    "volcano": {
+      "display_name": "Volcano",
+      "description": "Active or dormant volcanic cone with potential geothermal energy",
+      "formation_type": "volcanic_activity",
+      "budget_impact": 3
+    },
+    "lava_field": {
+      "display_name": "Lava Field",
+      "description": "Solidified lava flows creating rough terrain with mineral deposits",
+      "formation_type": "volcanic_flow",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "volcanic_vent": {
+      "display_name": "Volcanic Vent",
+      "description": "Secondary volcanic opening with gas emissions and sulfur deposits",
+      "formation_type": "volcanic_secondary",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "caldera": {
+      "display_name": "Caldera",
+      "description": "Large volcanic depression with fertile soils and geothermal activity",
+      "formation_type": "volcanic_collapse",
+      "budget_impact": 4
+    },
+    "fumarole": {
+      "display_name": "Fumarole",
+      "description": "Volcanic gas vent with sulfur deposits and geothermal potential",
+      "formation_type": "volcanic_gas",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "obsidian_field": {
+      "display_name": "Obsidian Field",
+      "description": "Natural volcanic glass deposits valuable for precision tools",
+      "formation_type": "volcanic_glass",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/water_features.json

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+{
+  "water_features": {
+    "lake": {
+      "display_name": "Lake",
+      "description": "Large body of fresh water surrounded by land",
+      "formation_type": "water_accumulation",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "pond": {
+      "display_name": "Pond",
+      "description": "Small body of still fresh water",
+      "formation_type": "water_accumulation",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "waterfall": {
+      "display_name": "Waterfall",
+      "description": "Water cascading down from height with hydroelectric potential",
+      "formation_type": "water_erosion",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "marsh": {
+      "display_name": "Marsh",
+      "description": "Wetland area with standing water and specialized vegetation",
+      "formation_type": "water_saturation",
+      "budget_impact": 0
+    },
+    "central_hill_swamp": {
+      "display_name": "Central Hill Swamp",
+      "description": "Marshy wetland with elevated central hill providing strategic position",
+      "formation_type": "water_saturation_with_elevation",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "islands_swamp": {
+      "display_name": "Islands Swamp",
+      "description": "Swampland dotted with multiple small dry islands and complex waterways",
+      "formation_type": "fragmented_water_saturation",
+      "budget_impact": 1
+    },
+    "hilly_swampy": {
+      "display_name": "Hilly Swampy",
+      "description": "Rolling terrain with marshy valleys and elevated dry ridges",
+      "formation_type": "terrain_drainage_pattern",
+      "budget_impact": 0
+    },
+    "river_source": {
+      "display_name": "River Source",
+      "description": "Origin point of a major river with strategic importance",
+      "formation_type": "groundwater_emergence",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "delta": {
+      "display_name": "River Delta",
+      "description": "Fertile river mouth area with rich sediment deposits",
+      "formation_type": "sediment_deposit",
+      "budget_impact": 2
+    },
+    "oasis": {
+      "display_name": "Oasis",
+      "description": "Isolated fertile spot in desert with precious water source",
+      "formation_type": "groundwater_emergence",
+      "budget_impact": 3
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/MapFeatures/zinc.json

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+{
+  "zinc_resources": {
+    "sphalerite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Sphalerite Deposit",
+      "description": "Primary zinc sulfide ore with high zinc content and lead associations",
+      "formation_type": "sulfide_mineralization",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "high",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "zinc_carbonate": {
+      "display_name": "Zinc Carbonate",
+      "description": "Oxidized zinc ore formed by weathering of sulfide deposits",
+      "formation_type": "zinc_oxidation_zone",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    },
+    "franklinite_ore": {
+      "display_name": "Franklinite Ore",
+      "description": "Zinc-iron-manganese oxide mineral in metamorphic formations",
+      "formation_type": "metamorphic_oxide_formation",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+      "budget_impact": 4,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "premium"
+    },
+    "willemite_deposit": {
+      "display_name": "Willemite Deposit",
+      "description": "Zinc silicate mineral with fluorescent properties under UV light",
+      "formation_type": "silicate_mineralization",
+      "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+      "budget_impact": 3,
+      "resource_yield": "medium",
+      "quality": "standard"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/README.json

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+{
+  "region_system_v3": {
+    "description": "Scalable blacklist + frequent biomes system with mass requirements",
+    "version": "3.0",
+
+    "revolutionary_simplification": {
+      "problem_solved": "Exponential complexity of biome compatibility (20 biomes × 50 features = 1000 combinations)",
+      "old_system": "compatible_biomes + incompatible_biomes + probability (redundant and massive)",
+      "new_system": "incompatible_biomes (blacklist) + frequent_biomes (priority) - NO probability"
+    },
+
+    "core_logic": {
+      "default_behavior": "All features available everywhere by default",
+      "blacklist_filtering": "incompatible_biomes = hard exclusions (geological impossibility)",
+      "priority_system": "frequent_biomes = higher priority/likelihood in these environments",
+      "mass_gating": "minimum_region_mass = geological strength requirements",
+      "selection_method": "Filter by mass + blacklist, then prioritize frequent biomes"
+    },
+
+    "workflow_example": {
+      "scenario": "Iron region (mass=200) placing feature in 'alpine' biome",
+      "step_1": "Filter by mass: rich_iron_ore (≥150✅), iron_ore_vein (≥75✅), bog_iron (≥10✅), etc.",
+      "step_2": "Filter by blacklist: remove bog_iron (alpine incompatible), keep rich_iron_ore + iron_ore_vein",
+      "step_3": "Check frequent biomes: rich_iron_ore has alpine in frequent_biomes → HIGH PRIORITY",
+      "step_4": "Result: rich_iron_ore selected (mass ok, not blacklisted, frequent in alpine)"
+    },
+
+    "scalability_advantages": {
+      "new_biome_addition": "Automatically compatible with all features except explicit blacklists",
+      "maintenance_load": "~3 blacklist entries per feature vs ~15+ whitelist entries",
+      "geological_logic": "Blacklist = impossible formations, frequent = optimal conditions",
+      "no_probability_management": "Eliminates probability balancing and normalization complexity"
+    },
+
+    "feature_examples": {
+      "rich_iron_ore": {
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["tropical_rainforest", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine"],
+        "explanation": "Cannot form in tropical/wetland conditions, optimal in mountain/hill tectonics"
+      },
+      "laterite_iron": {
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "cold_desert", "tundra", "hot_desert"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["tropical_rainforest"],
+        "explanation": "Requires tropical weathering, impossible in cold/dry conditions"
+      },
+      "peat_bog": {
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "cold_desert", "alpine", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["wetlands"],
+        "explanation": "Needs wetland accumulation, impossible in dry/rocky conditions"
+      }
+    },
+
+    "files_updated": {
+      "iron_regions.json": "7 features with blacklist+frequent system",
+      "copper_regions.json": "6 features with blacklist+frequent system",
+      "coal_regions.json": "6 features with blacklist+frequent system",
+      "oil_regions.json": "7 features with blacklist+frequent system",
+      "spatial_distribution_patterns.json": "5 random density patterns for regions"
+    },
+
+    "implementation_ready": {
+      "phase_8_integration": "System ready for world generation Phase 8",
+      "algorithm": [
+        "1. Region assigned random pattern (concentrated/uniform/ring/clustered/gradient)",
+        "2. Pattern determines density distribution within region radius",
+        "3. For each feature placement:",
+        "4.   - Check region.mass >= feature.minimum_region_mass",
+        "5.   - Check local_biome NOT IN feature.incompatible_biomes",
+        "6.   - Prioritize features where local_biome IN feature.frequent_biomes",
+        "7.   - Select from available features",
+        "8.   - Place according to region density pattern"
+      ]
+    },
+
+    "maintenance_metrics": {
+      "old_system": "1000+ compatibility combinations to maintain",
+      "new_system": "~200 blacklist entries total across all features",
+      "reduction_factor": "5x less maintenance, infinite scalability for new biomes"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/coal_regions.json

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+{
+  "coal_region_system": {
+    "resource_type": "coal",
+    "description": "Coal feature selection based on region mass and biome compatibility",
+
+    "features": {
+      "rich_coal_seam": {
+        "display_name": "Rich Coal Seam",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "cold_desert", "alpine", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["temperate_forest", "hills"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 100,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "description": "High-quality coal requiring substantial geological compression"
+      },
+
+      "coal_seam": {
+        "display_name": "Coal Seam",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "cold_desert", "alpine"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["temperate_forest", "grassland", "hills"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 50,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "description": "Standard coal in medium-strength regions"
+      },
+
+      "coal_outcrop": {
+        "display_name": "Coal Outcrop",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "alpine", "tropical_rainforest"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["temperate_forest", "grassland", "hills", "scrubland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 25,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "description": "Surface coal accessible in small regions"
+      },
+
+      "surface_coal": {
+        "display_name": "Surface Coal",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "cold_desert", "alpine", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["temperate_forest", "grassland", "scrubland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 15,
+        "quality_base": "low",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+        "budget_impact": 1,
+        "description": "Weathered coal in small regions"
+      },
+
+      "lignite_deposit": {
+        "display_name": "Lignite Deposit",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "cold_desert", "alpine", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["temperate_forest", "grassland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 75,
+        "quality_base": "medium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "description": "Brown coal in medium sedimentary regions"
+      },
+
+      "peat_bog": {
+        "display_name": "Peat Bog",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "cold_desert", "alpine", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["wetlands"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 10,
+        "quality_base": "low",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 1,
+        "description": "Early coal formation in wetland environments"
+      }
+    },
+
+    "selection_logic": {
+      "step_1": "Check region mass against minimum_region_mass",
+      "step_2": "Filter out features with incompatible biomes",
+      "step_3": "Prioritize features with frequent biomes for this location",
+      "step_4": "Select from available features",
+      "fallback": "If no features available, place generic coal"
+    },
+
+    "mass_categories": {
+      "tiny_region": {"mass_range": [10, 25], "typical_features": ["peat_bog", "surface_coal"]},
+      "small_region": {"mass_range": [25, 50], "typical_features": ["coal_outcrop", "surface_coal"]},
+      "medium_region": {"mass_range": [50, 100], "typical_features": ["coal_seam", "lignite_deposit"]},
+      "large_region": {"mass_range": [100, 300], "typical_features": ["rich_coal_seam", "coal_seam"]},
+      "huge_region": {"mass_range": [300, 1000], "typical_features": ["rich_coal_seam"]}
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/copper_regions.json

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+{
+  "copper_region_system": {
+    "resource_type": "copper_ore",
+    "description": "Copper feature selection based on region mass and biome compatibility",
+
+    "features": {
+      "porphyry_copper": {
+        "display_name": "Porphyry Copper",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "coastal_plain"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 200,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+        "budget_impact": 5,
+        "description": "Large-scale copper system requiring massive geological activity"
+      },
+
+      "copper_vein": {
+        "display_name": "Copper Vein",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 75,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "description": "High-grade copper veins in medium-strength regions"
+      },
+
+      "chalcopyrite_deposit": {
+        "display_name": "Chalcopyrite Deposit",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "tropical_rainforest"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "temperate_forest", "grassland", "scrubland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 50,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "description": "Standard copper sulfide in moderate regions"
+      },
+
+      "malachite_outcrop": {
+        "display_name": "Malachite Outcrop",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "tropical_rainforest"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "scrubland", "grassland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 30,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "description": "Surface copper ore in small to medium regions"
+      },
+
+      "native_copper": {
+        "display_name": "Native Copper",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "tropical_rainforest", "hot_desert"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["rocky_plateau", "hills", "alpine"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 100,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "description": "Pure copper requiring specific geological conditions"
+      },
+
+      "copper_shale": {
+        "display_name": "Copper Shale",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "alpine", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["grassland", "temperate_forest", "scrubland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 150,
+        "quality_base": "low",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "description": "Low-grade copper in large sedimentary regions"
+      }
+    },
+
+    "selection_logic": {
+      "step_1": "Check region mass against minimum_region_mass",
+      "step_2": "Filter out features with incompatible biomes",
+      "step_3": "Prioritize features with frequent biomes for this location",
+      "step_4": "Select from available features",
+      "fallback": "If no features available, place generic copper_ore"
+    },
+
+    "mass_categories": {
+      "small_region": {"mass_range": [30, 75], "typical_features": ["malachite_outcrop", "chalcopyrite_deposit"]},
+      "medium_region": {"mass_range": [75, 150], "typical_features": ["copper_vein", "chalcopyrite_deposit"]},
+      "large_region": {"mass_range": [150, 300], "typical_features": ["porphyry_copper", "copper_shale", "native_copper"]},
+      "huge_region": {"mass_range": [300, 1000], "typical_features": ["porphyry_copper", "copper_shale"]}
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/gold_regions.json

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+{
+  "gold_region_system": {
+    "resource_type": "gold_ore",
+    "description": "Gold deposit regions with biome-compatible feature selection",
+
+    "features": {
+      "gold_lode": {
+        "display_name": "Gold Lode",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "coastal_plain"],
+        "pattern": "concentrated",
+        "probability": 0.25,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+        "budget_impact": 5,
+        "geological_requirements": ["hydrothermal_quartz_vein"]
+      },
+
+      "placer_gold": {
+        "display_name": "Placer Gold",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["temperate_forest", "grassland", "coastal_plain"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "rocky_plateau", "hot_desert"],
+        "pattern": "clustered",
+        "probability": 0.30,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "geological_requirements": ["alluvial_gold_concentration"]
+      },
+
+      "epithermal_gold": {
+        "display_name": "Epithermal Gold",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "scrubland", "temperate_forest"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "cold_desert"],
+        "pattern": "ring",
+        "probability": 0.20,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "geological_requirements": ["epithermal_mineralization"]
+      },
+
+      "residual_gold": {
+        "display_name": "Residual Gold",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "scrubland", "grassland"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "alpine"],
+        "pattern": "gradient",
+        "probability": 0.15,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "geological_requirements": ["weathering_concentration"]
+      },
+
+      "conglomerate_gold": {
+        "display_name": "Conglomerate Gold",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "coastal_plain", "tropical_rainforest"],
+        "pattern": "uniform",
+        "probability": 0.08,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "geological_requirements": ["paleozoic_conglomerate"]
+      },
+
+      "sulfide_gold": {
+        "display_name": "Sulfide Gold",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "coastal_plain"],
+        "pattern": "concentrated",
+        "probability": 0.02,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "geological_requirements": ["sulfide_mineralization"]
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/iron_regions.json

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+{
+  "iron_region_system": {
+    "resource_type": "iron_ore",
+    "description": "Iron feature selection based on region mass and biome compatibility",
+
+    "features": {
+      "rich_iron_ore": {
+        "display_name": "Rich Iron Ore",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["tropical_rainforest", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 150,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "description": "High-grade iron ore requiring strong geological activity"
+      },
+
+      "iron_ore_vein": {
+        "display_name": "Iron Ore Vein",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["tropical_rainforest", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine", "temperate_forest"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 75,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "description": "Standard iron ore in medium-strength regions"
+      },
+
+      "magnetite_deposit": {
+        "display_name": "Magnetite Deposit",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "hot_desert"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 50,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "description": "Magnetic iron ore accessible in moderate regions"
+      },
+
+      "hematite_outcrop": {
+        "display_name": "Hematite Outcrop",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["tropical_rainforest", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "grassland", "scrubland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 25,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "description": "Surface iron ore available in small regions"
+      },
+
+      "laterite_iron": {
+        "display_name": "Laterite Iron",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "cold_desert", "tundra", "hot_desert"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["tropical_rainforest"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 30,
+        "quality_base": "medium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "description": "Tropical weathering iron, specialized formation"
+      },
+
+      "bog_iron": {
+        "display_name": "Bog Iron",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "cold_desert", "alpine", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["wetlands"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 10,
+        "quality_base": "low",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+        "budget_impact": 1,
+        "description": "Low-grade iron in wetland environments"
+      },
+
+      "taconite": {
+        "display_name": "Taconite",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["tropical_rainforest", "wetlands", "hot_desert"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "grassland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 200,
+        "quality_base": "low",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "description": "Low-grade iron requiring very large, stable regions"
+      }
+    },
+
+    "selection_logic": {
+      "step_1": "Check region mass against minimum_region_mass",
+      "step_2": "Filter out features with incompatible biomes",
+      "step_3": "Prioritize features with frequent biomes for this location",
+      "step_4": "Select from available features",
+      "fallback": "If no features available, place generic iron_ore"
+    },
+
+    "mass_categories": {
+      "tiny_region": {"mass_range": [10, 30], "typical_features": ["bog_iron", "laterite_iron"]},
+      "small_region": {"mass_range": [30, 75], "typical_features": ["hematite_outcrop", "magnetite_deposit"]},
+      "medium_region": {"mass_range": [75, 150], "typical_features": ["iron_ore_vein", "magnetite_deposit"]},
+      "large_region": {"mass_range": [150, 300], "typical_features": ["rich_iron_ore", "iron_ore_vein"]},
+      "huge_region": {"mass_range": [300, 1000], "typical_features": ["rich_iron_ore", "taconite"]}
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/oil_regions.json

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+{
+  "oil_region_system": {
+    "resource_type": "crude_oil",
+    "description": "Oil feature selection based on region mass and biome compatibility",
+
+    "features": {
+      "major_oil_field": {
+        "display_name": "Major Oil Field",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "rocky_plateau", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["grassland", "scrubland", "hot_desert"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 250,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+        "budget_impact": 5,
+        "description": "Large oil reservoirs requiring massive sedimentary basins"
+      },
+
+      "oil_well": {
+        "display_name": "Oil Well",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["grassland", "temperate_forest", "scrubland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 75,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "description": "Standard oil deposits in medium regions"
+      },
+
+      "shallow_oil_pocket": {
+        "display_name": "Shallow Oil Pocket",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["grassland", "temperate_forest", "scrubland", "hills"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 30,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "description": "Surface-near oil accessible in small regions"
+      },
+
+      "oil_seep": {
+        "display_name": "Oil Seep",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "cold_desert", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["grassland", "scrubland", "temperate_forest"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 15,
+        "quality_base": "medium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "description": "Natural oil emergence in tiny regions"
+      },
+
+      "offshore_oil": {
+        "display_name": "Offshore Oil",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine", "hot_desert"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["coastal_plain"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 150,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "description": "Marine oil deposits in coastal regions"
+      },
+
+      "tar_sands": {
+        "display_name": "Tar Sands",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "hot_desert", "wetlands"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["grassland", "temperate_forest"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 200,
+        "quality_base": "low",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "description": "Heavy oil requiring large sedimentary systems"
+      },
+
+      "shale_oil": {
+        "display_name": "Shale Oil",
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "wetlands", "tropical_rainforest"],
+        "frequent_biomes": ["grassland", "scrubland"],
+        "minimum_region_mass": 100,
+        "quality_base": "medium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "description": "Unconventional oil in shale formations"
+      }
+    },
+
+    "selection_logic": {
+      "step_1": "Check region mass against minimum_region_mass",
+      "step_2": "Filter out features with incompatible biomes",
+      "step_3": "Prioritize features with frequent biomes for this location",
+      "step_4": "Select from available features",
+      "fallback": "If no features available, place generic oil_seep"
+    },
+
+    "mass_categories": {
+      "tiny_region": {"mass_range": [15, 30], "typical_features": ["oil_seep"]},
+      "small_region": {"mass_range": [30, 75], "typical_features": ["shallow_oil_pocket", "oil_seep"]},
+      "medium_region": {"mass_range": [75, 150], "typical_features": ["oil_well", "shale_oil"]},
+      "large_region": {"mass_range": [150, 300], "typical_features": ["major_oil_field", "offshore_oil", "tar_sands"]},
+      "huge_region": {"mass_range": [300, 1000], "typical_features": ["major_oil_field", "tar_sands"]}
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/spatial_distribution_patterns.json

@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+{
+  "region_density_patterns": {
+    "version": "2.0",
+    "description": "Density distribution patterns within resource regions - randomly assigned per region",
+
+    "available_patterns": [
+      "concentrated",
+      "uniform",
+      "ring",
+      "clustered",
+      "gradient"
+    ],
+
+    "pattern_definitions": {
+      "concentrated": {
+        "description": "High feature density near region center, low at edges",
+        "density_center": 1.0,
+        "density_edge": 0.2,
+        "effective_radius_percent": 50,
+        "use_cases": "Rich ore bodies, primary deposits"
+      },
+
+      "uniform": {
+        "description": "Equal feature density throughout entire region",
+        "density_center": 1.0,
+        "density_edge": 1.0,
+        "effective_radius_percent": 100,
+        "use_cases": "Sedimentary layers, widespread deposits"
+      },
+
+      "ring": {
+        "description": "Feature density concentrated in annular zone",
+        "density_center": 0.1,
+        "density_ring_start": 0.6,
+        "density_ring_peak": 1.0,
+        "density_edge": 0.3,
+        "use_cases": "Contact metamorphism, intrusion margins"
+      },
+
+      "clustered": {
+        "description": "Multiple high-density sub-zones within region",
+        "cluster_count": {"min": 2, "max": 4},
+        "density_in_cluster": 1.0,
+        "density_between_clusters": 0.2,
+        "use_cases": "Pod formations, scattered deposits"
+      },
+
+      "gradient": {
+        "description": "Smooth density decrease from center to edge",
+        "density_center": 1.0,
+        "density_edge": 0.4,
+        "gradient_function": "logarithmic",
+        "use_cases": "Diffusion halos, weathering profiles"
+      }
+    },
+
+    "pattern_assignment": {
+      "method": "random_selection",
+      "equal_probability": true,
+      "description": "Each region gets a random pattern from available_patterns"
+    },
+
+    "feature_placement_workflow": {
+      "1": "Region created with random pattern",
+      "2": "Pattern determines density distribution within region",
+      "3": "For each tile needing feature placement:",
+      "4": "  - Check region mass (strength)",
+      "5": "  - Check local biome",
+      "6": "  - Select compatible feature based on mass + biome",
+      "7": "  - Place feature if density allows"
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/stone_regions.json

@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+{
+  "stone_region_system": {
+    "resource_type": "construction_materials",
+    "description": "Construction stone regions with biome-compatible feature selection",
+
+    "features": {
+      "granite_quarry": {
+        "display_name": "Granite Quarry",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "alpine"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "coastal_plain"],
+        "pattern": "concentrated",
+        "probability": 0.20,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "geological_requirements": ["plutonic_igneous_intrusion"]
+      },
+
+      "limestone_quarry": {
+        "display_name": "Limestone Quarry",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "grassland", "temperate_forest"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "hot_desert"],
+        "pattern": "uniform",
+        "probability": 0.25,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "geological_requirements": ["marine_carbonate_precipitation"]
+      },
+
+      "sandstone_quarry": {
+        "display_name": "Sandstone Quarry",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["grassland", "scrubland", "temperate_forest"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "wetlands"],
+        "pattern": "uniform",
+        "probability": 0.20,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "easy",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "geological_requirements": ["clastic_sedimentary_formation"]
+      },
+
+      "marble_deposit": {
+        "display_name": "Marble Deposit",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "coastal_plain", "hot_desert"],
+        "pattern": "concentrated",
+        "probability": 0.10,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "geological_requirements": ["limestone_metamorphism"]
+      },
+
+      "clay_pit": {
+        "display_name": "Clay Pit",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["temperate_forest", "grassland", "coastal_plain"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "rocky_plateau", "hot_desert"],
+        "pattern": "uniform",
+        "probability": 0.15,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+        "budget_impact": 1,
+        "geological_requirements": ["weathering_accumulation"]
+      },
+
+      "sand_deposit": {
+        "display_name": "Sand Deposit",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["coastal_plain", "grassland", "scrubland"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "pattern": "uniform",
+        "probability": 0.08,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+        "budget_impact": 1,
+        "geological_requirements": ["weathering_erosion_accumulation"]
+      },
+
+      "gravel_pit": {
+        "display_name": "Gravel Pit",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["temperate_forest", "grassland", "hills"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["hot_desert", "wetlands"],
+        "pattern": "clustered",
+        "probability": 0.02,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_easy",
+        "budget_impact": 1,
+        "geological_requirements": ["fluvial_glacial_accumulation"]
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/Regions/uranium_regions.json

@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+{
+  "uranium_region_system": {
+    "resource_type": "uranium_ore",
+    "description": "Uranium deposit regions with biome-compatible feature selection",
+
+    "features": {
+      "pitchblende_vein": {
+        "display_name": "Pitchblende Vein",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["hills", "rocky_plateau", "cold_desert"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "tropical_rainforest", "coastal_plain"],
+        "pattern": "concentrated",
+        "probability": 0.25,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+        "budget_impact": 6,
+        "geological_requirements": ["hydrothermal_uranium_concentration"]
+      },
+
+      "uranium_roll_front": {
+        "display_name": "Uranium Roll Front",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["grassland", "scrubland", "cold_desert"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "alpine", "tropical_rainforest"],
+        "pattern": "ring",
+        "probability": 0.30,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "hard",
+        "budget_impact": 4,
+        "geological_requirements": ["groundwater_uranium_precipitation"]
+      },
+
+      "carnotite_deposit": {
+        "display_name": "Carnotite Deposit",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["scrubland", "cold_desert", "grassland"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "tropical_rainforest", "temperate_forest"],
+        "pattern": "uniform",
+        "probability": 0.25,
+        "quality_base": "standard",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "geological_requirements": ["sedimentary_uranium_vanadium"]
+      },
+
+      "uraninite_placer": {
+        "display_name": "Uraninite Placer",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["grassland", "scrubland"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["wetlands", "alpine", "tropical_rainforest"],
+        "pattern": "clustered",
+        "probability": 0.15,
+        "quality_base": "premium",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "medium",
+        "budget_impact": 3,
+        "geological_requirements": ["alluvial_uranium_concentration"]
+      },
+
+      "phosphate_uranium": {
+        "display_name": "Phosphate Uranium",
+        "compatible_biomes": ["grassland", "scrubland", "coastal_plain"],
+        "incompatible_biomes": ["alpine", "rocky_plateau"],
+        "pattern": "uniform",
+        "probability": 0.05,
+        "quality_base": "low",
+        "extraction_difficulty": "very_hard",
+        "budget_impact": 2,
+        "geological_requirements": ["phosphate_uranium_association"]
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}

gameData/WorldGeneration/Regular_world.json

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
     "description": "Complete planetary formation simulation over 4.65 billion years",
     "total_duration_years": 4650000000,
     "phases": [
+      // ===== PHASE 1: PLANETARY ACCRETION (30 cycles × 100M years = 3.0 Ga) =====
       {
         "name": "planetary_accretion",
         "description": "Initial planetary formation through meteorite bombardment",
@@ -91,14 +92,9 @@
               "applies_to_all_region_types": true
             }
           }
-        ],
+        ]
-        "expected_results": {
-          "final_surface_elevation_meters": -15000,
-          "temperature_range_celsius": {"min": 1000, "max": 1500},
-          "core_established": true,
-          "crater_based_geology": true
-        }
       },
+      // ===== PHASE 2: TECTONIC FORMATION (25 cycles × 100M years = 2.5 Ga) =====
       {
         "name": "tectonic_formation",
         "description": "Formation of tectonic plates and crustal thickening",
@@ -192,16 +188,9 @@
               "applies_to_all_region_types": true
             }
           }
-        ],
+        ]
-        "expected_results": {
-          "surface_elevation_change": {"from": -15000, "to": -5000},
-          "crustal_thickening_meters": 10000,
-          "stable_tectonic_regions": {"min": 15, "max": 25},
-          "mountain_ranges_formed": true,
-          "rift_valleys_formed": true,
-          "oceanic_continental_distinction": true
-        }
       },
+      // ===== PHASE 3: GEOLOGICAL PREPARATION (25 cycles × 20M years = 0.5 Ga) =====
       {
         "name": "geological_preparation",
         "description": "Sea level rise and geological basin formation (preparation for future hydrology)",
@@ -319,18 +308,9 @@
               "applies_to_all_region_types": true
             }
           }
-        ],
+        ]
-        "expected_results": {
-          "surface_elevation_change": {"from": -5000, "to": 0},
-          "sea_level_modern": true,
-          "geological_basins_formed": true,
-          "erosion_valleys_carved": true,
-          "climate_temperature_stabilized": true,
-          "coastal_zones_prepared": true,
-          "note": "This phase prepares terrain for Phase 6 detailed hydrology simulation",
-          "tectonic_velocity_factor": 0.8
-        }
       },
+      // ===== PHASE 4: CARBONIFEROUS PERIOD (35 cycles × 10M years = 0.35 Ga) =====
       {
         "name": "carboniferous_period",
         "description": "Dynamic forest evolution and coal formation through geological cycles",
@@ -432,17 +412,9 @@
               "temperature_destruction_max": 50.0
             }
           }
-        ],
+        ]
-        "expected_results": {
-          "dynamic_forest_evolution": true,
-          "multiple_forest_generations": true,
-          "coal_deposit_diversity": true,
-          "oil_formation_underwater": true,
-          "natural_gas_production": true,
-          "geological_storytelling": "Each coal seam represents specific forest periods",
-          "tectonic_velocity_factor": 0.6
-        }
       },
+      // ===== PHASE 5: PRE-FAUNAL STABILIZATION (15 cycles × 10M years = 0.15 Ga) =====
       {
         "name": "pre_faunal_stabilization",
         "description": "Final geological maturation and climate stabilization",
@@ -539,229 +511,378 @@
               "temperature_variance_reduction": 0.9
             }
           }
-        ],
+        ]
-        "expected_results": {
-          "geological_maturity_complete": true,
-          "hydrocarbon_deposits_in_traps": true,
-          "surface_coal_seams_exposed": true,
-          "soil_types_developed": true,
-          "climate_zones_stable": true,
-          "ready_for_industrial_gameplay": true,
-          "tectonic_velocity_factor": 0.48
-        }
       },
+      // ===== PHASE 6A: LANDMASS ANALYSIS & ITCZ PREPARATION (1 cycle × 1M years) =====
+      {
+        "name": "landmass_analysis_and_itcz_preparation",
+        "description": "Analyze continental masses from existing TectonicRegions and create Inter-Tropical Convergence Zones",
+        "duration_cycles": 1,
+        "years_per_cycle": 1000000,
+        "steps": [
+          {
+            "name": "continental_mass_analysis",
+            "process_type": "analyze_continental_masses",
+            "parameters": {
+              "_comment": "Uses existing TectonicRegions to identify continental masses for ITCZ placement",
+              "continental_grouping": {
+                "proximity_threshold": 100,
+                "minimum_region_count": 2,
+                "mass_calculation_method": "area_weighted",
+                "continental_type_filter": ["continental", "volcanic"]
+              },
+              "landmass_requirements": {
+                "minimum_total_area": 5000,
+                "minimum_individual_region_area": 1000,
+                "connectivity_analysis": true
+              },
+              "equatorial_filtering": {
+                "latitude_band": [0.40, 0.60],
+                "strict_equatorial_requirement": false,
+                "latitude_scoring_weight": 0.7
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          {
+            "name": "ocean_basin_detection",
+            "process_type": "detect_ocean_basins",
+            "parameters": {
+              "_comment": "Inverse analysis to identify ocean masses from continental positions",
+              "ocean_detection_method": "inverse_continental_analysis",
+              "minimum_ocean_size": 5000,
+              "coastal_connectivity_check": true,
+              "ocean_temperature_estimation": {
+                "latitude_based": true,
+                "equator_temp": 28.0,
+                "pole_temp": 2.0,
+                "thermal_gradient": "cosine_distribution"
+              },
+              "evaporation_potential_calculation": {
+                "temperature_factor": true,
+                "surface_area_factor": true,
+                "wind_exposure_factor": true
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          {
+            "name": "itcz_zone_creation",
+            "process_type": "create_itcz_convergence_zones",
+            "parameters": {
+              "_comment": "Create ITCZ zones on qualifying equatorial landmasses",
+              "itcz_requirements": {
+                "latitude_band": [0.45, 0.55],
+                "min_landmass_size": 10000,
+                "max_ocean_distance": 800,
+                "continental_heating_threshold": 5000
+              },
+              "itcz_zone_properties": {
+                "center_calculation": "continental_center_of_mass",
+                "gravitational_range_formula": "sqrt(landmass_area) * 50",
+                "mass_calculation": "landmass_total_area",
+                "amplification_factor": 3.0,
+                "intensity_falloff": "inverse_square_law"
+              },
+              "multiple_itcz_handling": {
+                "allow_multiple_zones": true,
+                "minimum_separation_distance": 500,
+                "interaction_between_zones": false
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          {
+            "name": "climate_infrastructure_preparation",
+            "process_type": "prepare_climate_simulation_infrastructure",
+            "parameters": {
+              "_comment": "Clean slate preparation for WindRegion-based simulation",
+              "data_cleanup": {
+                "clear_legacy_wind_data": true,
+                "clear_legacy_humidity_data": true,
+                "preserve_temperature_gradients": true,
+                "preserve_elevation_data": true
+              },
+              "token_system_initialization": {
+                "initialize_token_counters": true,
+                "token_types": ["wind", "rain", "highWind", "flood", "hurricane"],
+                "reset_all_tokens": true
+              },
+              "performance_optimization": {
+                "pre_allocate_wind_region_pool": true,
+                "max_concurrent_wind_regions": 200,
+                "spatial_indexing_setup": true
+              }
+            }
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      // ===== PHASE 6B: CLIMATE SIMULATION & BIOME GENERATION (300 cycles × 100K years = 30M years) =====
       {
         "name": "climate_simulation_and_biome_generation",
-        "description": "Physics-based climate simulation and hydrological system with biome classification",
+        "description": "Advanced climate simulation using mobile WindRegions and ITCZ zones for realistic weather patterns",
-        "duration_cycles": 500,
+        "duration_cycles": 300,
         "years_per_cycle": 100000,
         "steps": [
           {
-            "name": "initial_climate_conditions",
+            "name": "wind_region_spawning_system",
-            "process_type": "set_initial_climate",
+            "process_type": "spawn_mobile_wind_regions",
             "parameters": {
-              "base_temperature_calculation": "latitude_elevation_based",
+              "_comment": "Mobile WindRegions spawn from ocean masses with biased distribution",
-              "equator_temperature_celsius": 30.0,
+              "spawn_system": {
-              "pole_temperature_celsius": -30.0,
+                "spawn_locations": "ocean_masses_only",
-              "elevation_lapse_rate": 0.006,
+                "spawn_frequency_formula": "water_mass_size / 1000",
-              "initial_humidity": 0.5,
+                "spawn_distribution": "random_within_water_region_biased_toward_center",
-              "initial_wind_intensity": 0
+                "max_concurrent_regions": 200,
-            }
+                "initial_strength_formula": "water_temperature * evaporation_factor"
-          },
-          {
-            "name": "iterative_climate_convergence",
-            "process_type": "climate_physics_simulation",
-            "parameters": {
-              "max_iterations": 500,
-              "convergence_threshold": 0.01,
-              "convergence_check_frequency": 50,
-              "wind_calculation": {
-                "wind_from_temperature_gradients": true,
-                "wind_transport_factor": 0.1,
-                "max_wind_intensity": 15
               },
-              "heat_moisture_transport": {
+              "wind_region_properties": {
-                "heat_transfer_rate": 0.05,
+                "initial_wind_strength": 1.0,
-                "moisture_transfer_rate": 0.03,
+                "initial_wetness": 0.0,
-                "wind_direction_vector_calculation": true
+                "wind_tokens": 100,
+                "rain_tokens": 0,
+                "decay_per_move": 0.02,
+                "decay_per_tile": 0.01,
+                "minimum_survival_threshold": 0.1
               },
-              "terrain_dissipation": {
+              "ocean_moisture_gain": {
-                "mountain_barrier_threshold": 500.0,
+                "ocean_moisture_rate": 0.1,
-                "strong_mountain_dissipation": 0.3,
+                "temperature_factor": true,
-                "moderate_hill_dissipation": 0.7,
+                "evaporation_efficiency": 1.0
-                "ocean_wind_preservation": 0.95,
-                "land_wind_dissipation": 0.7,
-                "forest_humidity_bonus": 1.1
               }
             }
           },
           {
-            "name": "ocean_evaporation_system",
+            "name": "planetary_circulation_and_movement",
-            "process_type": "process_ocean_evaporation",
+            "process_type": "apply_planetary_circulation",
             "parameters": {
-              "ocean_evaporation_rate": 0.1,
+              "_comment": "Planetary rotation bands based on real atmospheric data",
-              "temperature_factor": 30.0,
+              "planetary_circulation_bands": {
-              "sea_level_detection": true,
+                "polar_jet_north": {
-              "evaporation_to_humidity_conversion": true
+                  "latitude_range": [0.10, 0.25],
+                  "direction": "west_to_east",
+                  "strength": 1.8
+                },
+                "calm_transition_1": {
+                  "latitude_range": [0.25, 0.40],
+                  "movement": "chaos_plus_procedural"
+                },
+                "equatorial_trades": {
+                  "latitude_range": [0.40, 0.60],
+                  "direction": "east_to_west",
+                  "strength": 1.5
+                },
+                "calm_transition_2": {
+                  "latitude_range": [0.60, 0.75],
+                  "movement": "chaos_plus_procedural"
+                },
+                "polar_jet_south": {
+                  "latitude_range": [0.75, 0.95],
+                  "direction": "west_to_east",
+                  "strength": 1.8
+                }
+              },
+              "movement_calculation": {
+                "planetary_circulation_weight": 0.6,
+                "equator_to_pole_bias_weight": 0.2,
+                "terrain_deflection_weight": 0.1,
+                "random_variation_weight": 0.1
+              },
+              "movement_physics": {
+                "velocity_damping": 0.95,
+                "terrain_interaction": true,
+                "boundary_wrapping": "spherical_world"
+              }
             }
           },
           {
-            "name": "precipitation_and_water_accumulation",
+            "name": "wind_region_evolution_and_interactions",
-            "process_type": "calculate_precipitation",
+            "process_type": "evolve_wind_regions",
             "parameters": {
-              "precipitation_factor": 0.8,
+              "_comment": "WindRegion interactions including repulsion system and ITCZ effects",
-              "orographic_effect": {
+              "repulsion_system": {
                 "enabled": true,
-                "elevation_modifier_max": 3000.0,
+                "repulsion_calculation": "spatial_competition_proxy",
-                "orographic_multiplier": 0.5
+                "acceleration_factor": 1.0,
+                "maximum_interaction_distance": 50.0,
+                "_design_note": "Prevents region stacking while creating realistic dispersion patterns",
+                "_alternative_algorithms": {
+                  "density_based_drift": false,
+                  "no_interaction": false,
+                  "collision_division": false
+                }
               },
-              "water_accumulation": {
+              "itcz_gravitational_effects": {
-                "max_water_level": 255,
+                "enabled": true,
-                "humidity_reduction_after_precipitation": 0.7
+                "attraction_formula": "itcz.mass / (distance * distance)",
+                "gravitational_metaphor": "influence_strength_not_literal_physics",
+                "amplification_calculation": {
+                  "proximity_factor": "(itcz.range - distance) / itcz.range",
+                  "max_amplification": 3.0,
+                  "wind_strength_multiplier": true,
+                  "wetness_multiplier": true
+                }
+              },
+              "regional_evolution": {
+                "wind_strength_decay": true,
+                "moisture_accumulation": true,
+                "death_threshold": 0.1,
+                "lifecycle_management": true
               }
             }
           },
           {
-            "name": "hydrological_simulation",
+            "name": "token_distribution_and_climate_zones",
-            "process_type": "simulate_water_flow_and_erosion",
+            "process_type": "distribute_climate_tokens",
             "parameters": {
-              "water_flow": {
+              "_comment": "Token-based climate zone classification system",
-                "flow_rate_factor": 0.1,
+              "basic_token_distribution": {
-                "steepest_descent_algorithm": true,
+                "wind_token_factor": 10,
-                "water_surface_elevation_calculation": true
+                "rain_token_factor": 10,
+                "tokens_per_tile_visit": true,
+                "accumulation_system": true
               },
-              "river_erosion": {
+              "climate_zone_thresholds": {
-                "erosion_threshold": 10,
+                "high_wind_threshold": 2.0,
-                "erosion_factor": 0.001,
+                "flood_threshold": 1.5,
-                "bell_curve_erosion": {
+                "hurricane_wind_threshold": 2.5,
-                  "enabled": true,
+                "hurricane_rain_threshold": 2.0
-                  "bell_curve_radius": 3,
+              },
-                  "valley_formation_factor": 0.5,
+              "special_climate_tokens": {
-                  "center_erosion_multiplier": 2.0
+                "high_wind_tokens": {
+                  "description": "Hostile to forests",
+                  "biome_effect": "prevents_forest_growth",
+                  "token_value": 1
                 },
-                "sediment_transport": {
+                "flood_tokens": {
-                  "sediment_factor": 0.3,
+                  "description": "Forces wetlands/marshes",
-                  "deposition_threshold": 50,
+                  "biome_effect": "mandatory_wetlands",
-                  "deposition_rate": 0.2
+                  "token_value": 1
+                },
+                "hurricane_tokens": {
+                  "description": "Specialized hurricane biome",
+                  "biome_effect": "storm_resistant_vegetation",
+                  "token_value": 1
                 }
               },
-              "river_network_formation": {
+              "token_persistence": {
-                "automatic_river_marking": true,
+                "accumulation_method": "additive",
-                "flow_volume_tracking": true,
+                "decay_rate": 0.0,
-                "delta_formation": {
+                "permanent_climate_record": true
-                  "enabled": true,
-                  "delta_radius": 5,
-                  "delta_elevation_bonus": 10.0,
-                  "sediment_richness": 1.5
-                }
               }
             }
           },
           {
-            "name": "emergent_climate_patterns",
+            "name": "biome_classification_from_tokens",
-            "process_type": "establish_climate_zones",
+            "process_type": "classify_biomes_from_climate_tokens",
             "parameters": {
-              "coastal_breeze_formation": true,
+              "_comment": "Load biome system from external definitions - all rules and modifiers defined in biome files",
-              "valley_wind_development": true,
+              "biome_system_source": "gameData/Biomes/biome_index.json",
-              "rain_shadow_effects": true,
+              "load_all_biome_definitions": true,
-              "continental_interior_drying": true,
+              "use_external_classification_rules": true,
-              "tropical_humidity_retention": true,
+              "use_external_resource_modifiers": true,
-              "climate_feature_documentation": true
+              "fallback_biome": "scrubland"
             }
           },
           {
-            "name": "biome_classification",
+            "name": "temporal_token_dissipation",
-            "process_type": "classify_biomes",
+            "process_type": "apply_token_dissipation",
             "parameters": {
-              "biome_types": {
+              "_comment": "Random token dissipation - high for normal tokens (variation), low for catastrophe tokens (preserve special zones)",
-                "water_bodies": {
+              "rain_tokens": {
-                  "tropical_ocean": {"temp_min": 25, "depth_min": -1000},
+                "dissipation_range": [5, 25],
-                  "temperate_ocean": {"temp_min": 5, "temp_max": 25, "depth_min": -1000},
+                "dissipation_frequency": 0.12
-                  "polar_ocean": {"temp_max": 5, "depth_min": -1000}
-                },
-                "ice_snow": {
-                  "tundra": {"temp_max": -10},
-                  "alpine": {"temp_max": 0, "elevation_min": 2000}
-                },
-                "deserts": {
-                  "hot_desert": {"temp_min": 20, "humidity_max": 0.3},
-                  "cold_desert": {"temp_min": 10, "humidity_max": 0.2}
-                },
-                "forests": {
-                  "tropical_rainforest": {"temp_min": 25, "humidity_min": 0.7, "requires_forest_feature": true},
-                  "temperate_forest": {"temp_min": 15, "humidity_min": 0.5, "requires_forest_feature": true},
-                  "boreal_forest": {"temp_max": 5, "requires_forest_feature": true},
-                  "dry_forest": {"humidity_max": 0.4, "requires_forest_feature": true}
-                },
-                "grasslands": {
-                  "grassland": {"temp_min": 10, "humidity_min": 0.5},
-                  "steppe": {"humidity_min": 0.3},
-                  "scrubland": "default_fallback"
-                }
               },
-              "biome_resource_modifiers": {
+              "wind_tokens": {
-                "tropical_rainforest": {"wood": 2.0, "biodiversity": 3.0, "industrial_suitability": 0.3},
+                "dissipation_range": [3, 15],
-                "temperate_forest": {"wood": 1.5, "industrial_suitability": 0.7},
+                "dissipation_frequency": 0.10
-                "grassland": {"agriculture": 1.8, "industrial_suitability": 0.9},
-                "hot_desert": {"solar_potential": 2.5, "water_scarcity": 0.1},
-                "mountains": {"mineral_richness": 1.5, "transportation_difficulty": 2.0}
-              }
-            }
-          },
-          {
-            "name": "forest_evolution_integration",
-            "process_type": "integrate_forest_with_climate",
-            "parameters": {
-              "forest_climate_adaptation": true,
-              "geological_forest_destruction": {
-                "volcanic_destruction": true,
-                "climate_change_destruction": true,
-                "preserved_forest_to_biome": true
               },
-              "new_forest_emergence": {
+              "highWind_tokens": {
-                "favorable_climate_seeding": true,
+                "dissipation_range": [2, 8],
-                "forest_biome_correlation": true
+                "dissipation_frequency": 0.08
               },
-              "final_forest_distribution": {
+              "flood_tokens": {
-                "geological_history_weight": 0.4,
+                "dissipation_range": [1, 2],
-                "current_climate_weight": 0.6
+                "dissipation_frequency": 0.02
+              },
+              "hurricane_tokens": {
+                "dissipation_range": [1, 2],
+                "dissipation_frequency": 0.015
               }
             }
           }
-        ],
+        ]
-        "expected_results": {
+      },
-          "realistic_climate_patterns": {
+      // ===== PHASE 7: BUDGET ASSIGNMENT =====
-            "coastal_breezes": true,
+      {
-            "valley_winds": true,
+        "name": "budget_assignment",
-            "rain_shadows": true,
+        "description": "Random budget score distribution for economic gameplay",
-            "continental_effects": true
+        "duration_cycles": 1,
-          },
+        "years_per_cycle": 1000000,
-          "hydrological_features": {
+        "steps": [
-            "natural_river_networks": true,
+          {
-            "v_shaped_valleys": true,
+            "name": "assign_budget_scores",
-            "alluvial_fans": true,
+            "process_type": "random_budget_assignment",
-            "delta_systems": true,
+            "parameters": {
-            "lake_formation": true,
+              "distribution": "normal",
-            "canyon_cutting": true
+              "mean": 0.0,
-          },
+              "std_dev": 3.0,
-          "biome_diversity": {
+              "range": [-10, 10]
-            "multiple_climate_zones": true,
+            }
-            "realistic_biome_distribution": true,
-            "resource_modifier_application": true,
-            "industrial_suitability_mapping": true
-          },
-          "performance_characteristics": {
-            "estimated_runtime_seconds": "5-15",
-            "memory_usage_mb": "<120",
-            "climate_convergence": true
-          },
-          "ready_for_gameplay": {
-            "environmental_challenges": true,
-            "resource_accessibility": true,
-            "strategic_locations": true,
-            "transportation_routes": true
           }
-        }
+        ]
+      },
+      // ===== PHASE 7: BUDGET & FEATURES =====
+      {
+        "name": "budget_and_features",
+        "description": "Random budget assignment and biome-appropriate natural features placement",
+        "duration_cycles": 1,
+        "years_per_cycle": 1000000,
+        "steps": [
+          {
+            "name": "assign_budget_scores",
+            "process_type": "random_budget_assignment",
+            "parameters": {
+              "distribution": "normal",
+              "mean": 0.0,
+              "std_dev": 3.0,
+              "range": [-10, 10]
+            }
+          },
+          {
+            "name": "place_natural_features",
+            "process_type": "biome_based_feature_placement",
+            "parameters": {
+              "chance": 0.05,
+              "feature_sources": [
+                "gameData/MapFeatures/geological_formations.json",
+                "gameData/MapFeatures/natural_landmarks.json",
+                "gameData/MapFeatures/water_features.json",
+                "gameData/MapFeatures/volcanic_features.json",
+                "gameData/MapFeatures/underground_features.json",
+                "gameData/MapFeatures/forest_features.json",
+                "gameData/MapFeatures/coastal_features.json"
+              ],
+              "biome_compatibility": {
+                "tropical_rainforest": ["giant_tree", "ancient_grove", "bamboo_grove", "fruit_orchard", "carboniferous_forest", "underground_river"],
+                "hot_desert": ["canyon", "cliff", "sinkhole", "oasis", "volcano", "lava_field", "obsidian_field"],
+                "temperate_forest": ["forest_clearing", "ancient_grove", "medicinal_grove", "mushroom_grove", "carboniferous_forest", "underground_lake"],
+                "grassland": ["plateau", "natural_bridge", "sinkhole", "lake", "spring"],
+                "tundra": ["geyser", "sinkhole", "cliff", "lake", "crater", "fumarole", "deep_cavern"],
+                "alpine": ["canyon", "cliff", "gorge", "volcano", "caldera", "crystal_cavern", "volcanic_vent"],
+                "cold_desert": ["canyon", "cliff", "sinkhole", "hoodoo", "crater", "obsidian_field"],
+                "hills": ["cave", "spring", "plateau", "gorge", "cave_network", "bat_cave"],
+                "rocky_plateau": ["canyon", "cliff", "natural_bridge", "mesa", "rock_spire", "monolith"],
+                "hurricane_zone": ["cave", "gorge", "marsh", "central_hill_swamp", "bat_cave"],
+                "wetlands": ["central_hill_swamp", "islands_swamp", "hilly_swampy", "underground_lake", "delta"],
+                "storm_prairie": ["plateau", "sinkhole", "natural_bridge", "hoodoo", "monolith"],
+                "badlands": ["canyon", "cliff", "gorge", "mesa", "sinkhole", "lava_field"],
+                "coastal_plain": ["delta", "pond", "marsh", "estuary", "natural_harbor"],
+                "cliffs": ["sea_cave", "cliff", "natural_arch", "blowhole", "sea_stack"],
+                "sandy_coast": ["beach_dunes", "delta", "natural_harbor", "tidal_pool", "estuary"],
+                "rocky_shore": ["sea_cave", "tidal_pool", "sea_stack", "blowhole", "coral_reef"],
+                "scrubland": ["cave", "plateau", "spring", "sinkhole", "canyon", "monolith", "rock_spire"]
+              }
+            }
+          }
+        ]
       }
     ]
   }

gameconfig.json

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+{
+  "metadata": {
+    "version": "1.0.0",
+    "created": "2025-01-27",
+    "description": "Warfactory system configuration - infrastructure only",
+    "hash": "sha256:placeholder"
+  },
+
+  "coordination": {
+    "enabled": true,
+    "module_deployment_timeout": 30000,
+    "health_check_interval": 5000,
+    "hot_reload": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "watch_directories": ["modules/", "config/"],
+      "extensions": [".so", ".json"]
+    }
+  },
+
+  "modules": {
+    "debug_world_gen": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "priority": 1,
+      "frequency": 1.0,
+      "library_path": "modules/debug_world_gen/build/libdebug_world_gen.so",
+      "config_file": "config/debug_world_gen.json"
+    },
+
+    "tank": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "priority": 2,
+      "frequency": 60.0,
+      "library_path": "modules/tank/build/libtank.so",
+      "config_file": "config/tank.json"
+    },
+
+    "economy": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "priority": 3,
+      "frequency": 0.1,
+      "library_path": "modules/economy/build/libeconomy.so",
+      "config_file": "config/economy.json"
+    },
+
+    "factory": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "priority": 4,
+      "frequency": 60.0,
+      "library_path": "modules/factory/build/libfactory.so",
+      "config_file": "config/factory.json"
+    },
+
+    "logistic": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "priority": 5,
+      "frequency": 1.0,
+      "library_path": "modules/logistic/build/liblogistic.so",
+      "config_file": "config/logistic.json"
+    }
+  },
+
+  "engine": {
+    "type": "DEBUG",
+    "target_fps": 60,
+    "step_by_step": false,
+    "verbose_logging": true,
+    "performance_monitoring": true,
+    "module_system": {
+      "type": "SEQUENTIAL",
+      "thread_pool_size": 4,
+      "task_queue_size": 1000
+    }
+  },
+
+  "performance": {
+    "targets": {
+      "v1_client_fps": 30,
+      "v2_client_fps": 60,
+      "v1_server_players": 10,
+      "v2_server_players": 100,
+      "iteration_cycle_seconds": 5,
+      "hot_reload_ms": 1
+    },
+    "optimization": {
+      "simd": false,
+      "cluster_distribution": false,
+      "memory_pooling": true,
+      "cache_friendly_data": true
+    }
+  },
+
+  "debugging": {
+    "sanitizers": {
+      "address": true,
+      "undefined_behavior": true,
+      "leak": true
+    },
+    "profiling": {
+      "enabled": true,
+      "per_module_metrics": true,
+      "memory_tracking": true
+    },
+    "logging": {
+      "level": "DEBUG",
+      "file_output": true,
+      "console_output": true,
+      "json_structured": true
+    }
+  }
+}

src/modules/world-generation/CLAUDE.md

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+# World Generation Module
+
+**Responsabilité** : Génération procédurale de la WorldMap avec biomes et features géographiques.
+
+## Description
+
+Ce module génère la carte mondiale diplomatique/stratégique en utilisant des algorithmes procéduraux configurables. Il gère les biomes, le terrain, et les features géographiques selon les configurations définies dans gameData/.
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Interface
+- **WorldGenerationModule** : Hérite d'IModule
+- **GMap** : Structure de données pour stocker la worldmap en mémoire
+- **Configuration** : Via const IDataNode& depuis gameData/
+
+### Données de Configuration
+- `gameData/WorldGeneration/` - Algorithmes et paramètres génération
+- `gameData/Biomes/` - Définitions des biomes
+- `gameData/Terrain/` - Types de terrain disponibles
+- `gameData/MapFeatures/` - Features géographiques (montagnes, rivières, etc.)
+
+### Format JSON
+```json
+{
+  "world_map": {
+    "size": {"width": 1000, "height": 1000},
+    "tiles": [
+      {"x": 0, "y": 0, "terrain": "plains", "biome": "temperate", "elevation": 100}
+    ],
+    "features": [
+      {"type": "river", "coordinates": [[x1,y1], [x2,y2]]}
+    ]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Contraintes Modules
+- **200-300 lignes max** pour logique métier
+- **JSON uniquement** pour communication
+- **Hot-reload ready** avec getState()/setState()
+- **Autonome** : `cd src/modules/world-generation/ && cmake .`
+
+## Build Commands
+```bash
+cd src/modules/world-generation/
+cmake .                         # Configuration
+make world-generation           # Build .so library
+make world-generation-test      # Build standalone test
+./build/bin/world-generation-test  # Test standalone
+```
+
+## Dependencies
+- nlohmann/json pour JSON processing
+- Core interfaces (IModule, IDataNode) depuis ../../core/include
+
+## Hot-Reload
+Le module préserve l'état de la map générée à travers les reloads via getState()/setState().

src/modules/world-generation/CMakeLists.txt

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+cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.20)
+project(world-generation VERSION 1.0.0)
+
+# C++ Standard
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 20)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
+
+# Defensive programming by default
+set(CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE Debug CACHE STRING "Build type" FORCE)
+
+# AddressSanitizer and UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer by default
+set(CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS_DEBUG "${CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS_DEBUG} -fsanitize=address -fsanitize=undefined -fno-omit-frame-pointer -g")
+set(CMAKE_LINKER_FLAGS_DEBUG "${CMAKE_LINKER_FLAGS_DEBUG} -fsanitize=address -fsanitize=undefined")
+
+# FetchContent for dependencies
+include(FetchContent)
+
+FetchContent_Declare(
+    nlohmann_json
+    GIT_REPOSITORY https://github.com/nlohmann/json.git
+    GIT_TAG v3.11.2
+)
+FetchContent_MakeAvailable(nlohmann_json)
+
+# Include directories
+target_include_directories(world-generation PRIVATE include)
+target_include_directories(world-generation PRIVATE ../../core/include)
+
+# Source files
+set(SOURCES
+    src/WorldGenerationModule.cpp
+    src/main.cpp
+)
+
+# Headers
+set(HEADERS
+    include/WorldGeneration.h
+    include/GMap.h
+)
+
+# Create shared library (.so) for hot-reload
+add_library(world-generation SHARED ${SOURCES} ${HEADERS})
+
+# Link libraries
+target_link_libraries(world-generation PRIVATE nlohmann_json::nlohmann_json)
+
+# Create standalone executable for testing
+add_executable(world-generation-test ${SOURCES})
+target_link_libraries(world-generation-test PRIVATE nlohmann_json::nlohmann_json)
+
+# Include directories for test executable
+target_include_directories(world-generation-test PRIVATE include)
+target_include_directories(world-generation-test PRIVATE ../../core/include)
+
+# Compile definitions for testing
+target_compile_definitions(world-generation-test PRIVATE TESTING)
+
+# Build directory
+set(CMAKE_RUNTIME_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY ${CMAKE_BINARY_DIR}/bin)
+set(CMAKE_LIBRARY_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY ${CMAKE_BINARY_DIR}/lib)
+
+# Install targets
+install(TARGETS world-generation DESTINATION lib)
+install(FILES ${HEADERS} DESTINATION include/world-generation)
+
+# Apply defensive programming (if available)
+if(EXISTS "${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/../../../cmake/WarfactoryDefenses.cmake")
+    include(../../../cmake/WarfactoryDefenses.cmake)
+    apply_warfactory_defenses(world-generation)
+    apply_warfactory_defenses(world-generation-test)
+endif()

src/modules/world-generation/WORLDGEN_ANALYSIS.md

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+# Worldmap Generation System - Technical Analysis Report
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+The Warfactory worldmap generation system employs a revolutionary **budget-based procedural generation** approach with **regional influences** to create a realistic, balanced world map. The system uses a **-10 to +10 scoring system** where each tile's features automatically balance risks and rewards, combined with **regional tendencies** that create specialized geographical zones based on real-world geological and historical patterns.
+
+**Key Innovation**: The budget system ensures automatic risk/reward balancing - valuable resources are naturally accompanied by proportional constraints, while regional influences create coherent geographical specialization.
+
+## Architecture Overview
+
+### Core Components
+
+#### 1. WorldGenerationModule (`WorldGeneration.h`)
+- **Responsibility**: Global worldmap creation using procedural algorithms
+- **Output**: Complete world terrain, biomes, elevation data
+- **Technology**: Noise functions, biome classification, elevation modeling
+
+#### 2. WorldFeatureModule (`WorldFeature.h`)
+- **Responsibility**: Placement of 218+ geographical features using budget system
+- **Output**: Features categorized by type with budget scores (-10 to +10)
+- **Technology**: Budget scoring, regional probability modifiers, feature suitability analysis
+
+### Multi-Scale Architecture
+
+```
+Global World Map (Diplomatic/Strategic Level)
+├── Terrain Generation (Base)
+├── Biome Classification (Climate Zones)
+├── Elevation Modeling (Topographical)
+└── Feature Placement (Geographical Elements)
+    ├── Geological Features
+    ├── Aquatic Features
+    ├── Terrestrial Features
+    ├── Coastal Features
+    ├── Industrial Historic Features
+    └── Anomaly Features
+```
+
+## Budget Scoring System (-10 to +10)
+
+### Philosophy
+Each tile receives a **target score** that determines its overall "potential". The system automatically balances valuable resources with proportional constraints to maintain gameplay equilibrium.
+
+### Score Distribution Strategy
+- **30%** of tiles at score 0 (neutral terrain)
+- **40%** of tiles at scores ±1 to ±3 (common variations)
+- **20%** of tiles at scores ±4 to ±6 (remarkable zones)
+- **8%** of tiles at scores ±7 to ±8 (exceptional zones)
+- **2%** of tiles at scores ±9 to ±10 (legendary zones)
+
+### Global Geographical Biases
+- **Mountainous zones**: +1 point (natural mineral concentration)
+- **Coastal zones**: +0.5 point (access and sediments)
+- **Historical industrial zones**: -1 point (inherited pollution)
+
+## Complete Feature Categorization
+
+### 1. Geological Features
+
+#### Basic Minerals (+1 point each)
+- Iron ore deposits
+- Copper veins
+- Coal seams
+- Lead deposits
+- Sulfur formations
+- Phosphorus nodes
+- Natron fields
+
+#### Precious Minerals
+- **+2 points**: Bauxite, Tin, Magnesium, Chrome, Antimony, Zinc
+- **+3 points**: Titanium, Tungsten, Silver, Thorium
+- **+4 points**: Gold, Lithium
+- **+5 points**: Platinum, Uranium
+- **+6 points**: Iridium
+
+#### Geological Formations
+- **Caves (+1)**: Natural shelter, hidden resources
+- **Thermal springs (+1)**: Geothermal energy source
+- **Salt deposits (+1)**: Chemical resource
+- **Meteorite impact (+5)**: Concentrated rare metals
+- **Petrified forest (+2)**: Silica, geological attraction
+- **Hot water geysers (+2)**: Energy, thermal tourism
+- **Fairy chimneys (+1)**: Unique erosive formation
+- **Natural arch (+1)**: Rock bridge, landmark
+- **Isolated rocky pillar (+1)**: Erosive formation, nesting
+- **Mesa (+1)**: Isolated plateau, defensive position
+
+### 2. Aquatic Features
+
+#### Water Bodies
+- **Lake (+1)**: Fresh water, transport
+- **Lake with central island (+2)**: Defensive position, mystery
+- **Pond (+1)**: Local water resource
+- **River delta (+2)**: Fertile lands, navigation routes
+- **Fjord (+1)**: Protected natural port
+- **Waterfall (+1)**: Hydraulic energy
+- **River source (+2)**: Pure water, strategic position
+- **River island (+1)**: Defensive position on waterway
+- **Archipelago (+3)**: Multiple defensive positions, fishing
+- **Atoll (+2)**: Protected lagoon, coral reef
+- **Isolated cove (+2)**: Hidden port, storm protection
+- **Cove with islet (+3)**: Protected anchorage, mystery
+- **Skerry (+1)**: Rocky islet, difficult navigation
+- **Tombolo (+2)**: Island connected by sandbar
+
+#### Special Aquatic Features
+- **Marshland (0)**: Resources +2, terrain difficulties -2
+- **Dried lake (0)**: Salt +2, aridity -2
+- **Geyser (+2)**: Geothermal energy, attraction
+- **Mountain oasis (+3)**: Precious water in arid zone +2, strategic position +2, access -1
+
+### 3. Terrestrial Features
+
+#### Landforms
+- **Canyon (0)**: Protection +2, difficult access -2
+- **Elevated plateau (+1)**: Dominant position, winds
+- **Enclosed valley (+1)**: Protection, microclimate
+- **Fertile plain (+2)**: Excellent agriculture
+- **Steppe (0)**: Pastures +1, aridity -1
+- **Mobile dunes (-1)**: Terrain instability
+- **Oasis (+3)**: Precious water in arid zone
+- **Mountain pass (+1)**: Strategic passage
+- **Glacial cirque (+1)**: Natural amphitheater
+- **Gorge (0)**: Narrow passage +1, limited access -1
+- **Glacier (+1)**: Fresh water reserve, difficult terrain
+- **Marshy hill (0)**: Elevated position +1, humidity -1
+- **Caldera (+3)**: Fertile volcanic soil, geothermal
+- **Isthmus (+2)**: Control of land connection
+- **Isolated valley (+2)**: Total protection, self-sufficiency
+- **Isolated mountain (+1)**: Landmark, dominant position
+- **Giant crater (+4)**: Spectacular formation, minerals
+- **Desert plateau (0)**: Elevated position +1, aridity -1
+- **Badlands (-1)**: Severe erosion, poor soil
+- **Ice oasis (+2)**: Water in arctic zone
+- **Abyss (-2)**: Natural danger, underground access
+
+### 4. Coastal Features
+
+#### Coastal Landforms
+- **Protected bay (+2)**: Excellent natural port
+- **Cliffs (0)**: Defense +2, access -2
+- **Sandy beach (+1)**: Landing, tourism
+- **Coral reef (+1)**: Natural protection
+- **Estuary (+2)**: River-maritime commerce
+- **Peninsula (+1)**: Defensive position
+- **Strait (+2)**: Control of maritime passage
+- **Coastal island (+2)**: Maritime outpost, defense
+- **Coastal cliffs (+1)**: Natural defense, elevated position
+- **Coastal rift (+1)**: Geological formation, limited access
+
+### 5. Industrial Historic Features
+
+#### Historic Industrial Sites
+- **Terikon (0)**: Pollution -2, scrap +2
+- **Ghost town (-1)**: Infrastructure +2, dangers -3
+- **Abandoned textile factory (0)**: Machinery +2, asbestos -2
+- **Defunct thermal power plant (-1)**: Infrastructure +3, pollution -4
+- **Steel mill ruins (+1)**: Massive metal scrap +3, contamination -2
+- **Abandoned refinery (-2)**: Infrastructure +2, toxic pollution -4
+- **Chemical complex (-3)**: Equipment +3, severe contamination -6
+- **Industrial mill (+1)**: Machinery +2, hydraulic wheel +1, decay -2
+- **Abandoned brickyard (+1)**: Local clay +2, furnaces +1, fumes -2
+- **Glass factory ruins (+1)**: Silica sand +2, equipment +1, debris -2
+- **Defunct paper mill (0)**: Machinery +2, river pollution -2
+- **Illegal distillery (+1)**: Copper equipment +2, isolation +1, reputation -2
+- **Abandoned sawmill (+1)**: Tools +3, stored wood +1, rust -3
+
+#### Vehicle Graveyards
+- **Tank graveyard (+2)**: Military metal scrap
+- **Car cemetery (+1)**: Civil metal scrap
+- **Aircraft graveyard (+3)**: Rare aviation alloys
+- **Open-air landfill (-1)**: Pollution -3, scrap +2
+- **Train wreck (+2)**: Massive steel +3, historical accident -1
+- **Ship graveyard (+2)**: Naval steel +3, corrosion -1
+- **Electronic dump (+1)**: Rare metals +3, toxicity -2
+- **Abandoned gas station (0)**: Underground tanks +1, soil contamination -1
+
+#### Abandoned Military Sites
+- **Abandoned Cold War base (+1)**: Bunkers +3, contamination -2
+- **Ancient war zone (WW1) (0)**: Dangerous munitions -2, scrap +2
+- **Buried Nazi bunker (+2)**: Fortifications +3, history -1
+- **Missile launch site (+3)**: Infrastructure +4, contamination -1
+- **Inactive minefield (-2)**: Residual danger -3, demining +1
+- **Abandoned naval base (+2)**: Port installations +3, rust -1
+- **Military airfield (+2)**: Runway +3, hangars +1, residual fuel -2
+- **Munitions depot (-1)**: Dangerous explosives -4, metals +3
+- **Abandoned radar (+1)**: Electronic equipment +2, elevated position +1, obsolescence -2
+
+### 6. Cultural & Natural Sites
+
+#### Cultural Heritage
+- **Indigenous tribe (+2)**: Local knowledge, guides
+- **Abandoned village (0)**: Buildings +1, isolation -1
+- **Monastery ruins (+1)**: Historical archives, elevated position
+- **Archaeological site (+2)**: Artifacts, scientific value
+- **Abandoned lighthouse (+1)**: Strategic coastal position
+- **Fortress castle (+2)**: Defensive position, cut stone
+- **Astronomical observatory (+1)**: Precision optics, isolated site
+- **Historical cemetery (+1)**: Heritage, central position
+- **Abandoned university (+2)**: Laboratories +3, libraries +1, decay -2
+- **Hospital ruins (0)**: Medical equipment +2, contamination -2
+- **Defunct prison (+1)**: Security +3, reputation -2
+- **Gothic cathedral (+2)**: Architecture +3, tourism +1, maintenance -2
+- **Historical windmill (+1)**: Ancient mechanics +2, windy position +1, obsolescence -2
+- **Abandoned collective farm (0)**: Hangars +2, land +1, decay -3
+
+### 7. Biomes & Ecosystems
+
+#### Forest Types
+- **Temperate forest (+1)**: Wood, biodiversity
+- **Boreal forest (+1)**: Conifers, acidic soils
+- **Tropical forest (+2)**: Biodiversity, exotic woods
+- **Mixed forest (+1)**: Wood diversity, ecological balance
+- **Cloud forest (+2)**: Constant humidity, rare species
+- **Equatorial jungle (+2)**: Exotic resources +3, accessibility -1
+
+#### Grasslands & Plains
+- **Prairie (+1)**: Agriculture, livestock
+- **Savanna (0)**: Pastures +1, drought -1
+- **Steppe grassland (0)**: Livestock +1, strong winds -1
+- **Pampa (+1)**: Fertile lands, constant winds
+- **Chaparral (0)**: Fire resistance +1, brush -1
+
+#### Extreme Environments
+- **Tundra (0)**: Permafrost +0, extreme cold -1, isolation +1
+- **Taiga (+1)**: Massive wood, furs
+- **Hot desert (-1)**: Aridity -2, exposed minerals +1
+- **Cold desert (-1)**: Cold -1, isolation +0
+- **Salt desert (-1)**: Hostile -3, salt extraction +2
+- **Ice sheet (-2)**: Extreme isolation -3, arctic fishing +1
+
+#### Specialized Ecosystems
+- **Mangrove (+2)**: Coastal protection, unique ecosystem
+- **Alpine zone (0)**: Elevated position +2, difficult access -2
+- **Salt marsh (+1)**: Natural salt, terrain difficulties
+- **Moorland (0)**: Poor soil -1, peat +1
+- **Mediterranean scrubland (+1)**: Aromatic plants, fires -1
+- **Wetland (+1)**: Natural filtration, biodiversity
+- **Floodplain (0)**: Fertility +2, floods -2
+- **Continental shelf (+1)**: Fishing, maritime position
+- **Barrier reef (+3)**: Protection +2, marine biodiversity +2, navigation -1
+- **Glacial valley (+1)**: Fertile soil +2, harsh climate -1
+
+### 8. Geological Anomalies
+
+#### Crystal & Mineral Formations
+- **Crystalline formations (+2)**: Unique minerals
+- **Rare clay deposits (+2)**: Specialized materials
+- **Silica sands (+1)**: Glass manufacturing
+- **Quartz deposits (+2)**: Laser optics
+- **Diamond veins (+4)**: Precision tools, industrial optics
+- **Various precious stones (+2)**: Laser technology, electronics
+- **Amber deposits (+3)**: Fossil resin, scientific inclusions
+- **Oil shale (+2)**: Unconventional hydrocarbons
+
+#### Geological Phenomena
+- **Methane geysers (+2)**: Energy, explosion risk
+- **Salt dome (+3)**: Underground storage, chemical resource
+- **Peat bog (+1)**: Organic fuel, preservation
+- **Ancient lava flow (+2)**: Volcanic rocks, fertile lands
+- **Impact crater (+4)**: Rare metals, unique geological formation
+- **Active geological fault (-1)**: Instability +0, exposed minerals +1
+- **Karst (0)**: Caves +2, collapses -2
+- **Doline (-1)**: Natural collapse, underground access
+- **Cave entrance (+2)**: Exploration, natural shelter
+- **Surface cave (+1)**: Visible shelter, storage
+- **Hell's pit (-3)**: Deep abyss, dangerous emanations
+
+### 9. Climate & Meteorological Elements
+
+#### Weather Phenomena
+- **Tornado zone (-2)**: Danger -3, wind energy +1
+- **Wind corridor (+1)**: Constant wind energy
+- **Fog zone (-1)**: Reduced visibility -2, humidity +1
+- **Warm microclimate (+1)**: Extended agriculture
+- **Cold pocket (-1)**: Permanent frost, natural preservation
+- **Dead calm zone (0)**: Difficult navigation -1, tranquility +1
+
+### 10. Modern Anthropogenic Elements
+
+#### Infrastructure
+- **Abandoned highway (+1)**: Asphalt +2, pollution -1
+- **Highway bridge (+2)**: Strategic passage +3, maintenance -1
+- **Railway tunnel (+2)**: Mountain passage +3, maintenance -1
+- **High-voltage line (+1)**: Electrical infrastructure +2, danger -1
+- **Broken wind turbine (0)**: Mechanical parts +2, obstruction -2
+- **Relay antenna (+1)**: Communication +2, elevated position +1, obsolescence -2
+- **Buried pipeline (+1)**: Infrastructure +2, leak risk -1
+- **Controlled landfill (-1)**: Recovery +2, pollution -3
+
+### 11. Mysterious & Rare Elements
+
+#### Unexplained Phenomena
+- **Stone circle (+2)**: Historical mystery, landmark
+- **Isolated monolith (+3)**: Unexplained formation, attraction
+- **Radio silence zone (-1)**: Unexplained phenomenon -2, isolation +1
+- **Magnetic anomaly (+2)**: Rare minerals +3, instrument disruption -1
+- **Natural radioactive source (-2)**: Danger -4, scientific research +2
+
+## Resource Integration Patterns
+
+### 1. Integrated vs Standalone Resources
+
+#### Features with Integrated Resources
+- **Terikon**: Industrial scrap integrated into feature definition
+- **Ancient ruins**: Recoverable materials as part of structure
+- **Industrial complexes**: Machinery and infrastructure as feature elements
+- **River deltas**: Fertile sediments as inherent property
+
+#### Standalone Resource Deposits
+- **Pure mineral patches**: Iron, copper, coal deposits independent of features
+- **Oil/gas fields**: Energy resource patches with own extraction mechanics
+- **Precious metal veins**: Gold, platinum as dedicated geological formations
+
+### 2. Resource-Feature Synergy
+
+#### Complementary Placement
+- **Iron near industrial ruins**: Historical mining creates both resources and contamination
+- **Thermal springs near volcanic minerals**: Geological activity creates multiple benefits
+- **Clay deposits near abandoned brickworks**: Historical industry aligned with natural resources
+
+#### Balanced Combinations
+- **Uranium + contamination**: Valuable resource offset by safety hazards
+- **Fertile soil + flood risk**: Agricultural potential balanced by natural disasters
+- **Strategic position + access difficulty**: Military value offset by logistical challenges
+
+## Regional Influences System
+
+### 1. Geological Specialization Zones
+
+#### Petroleum Basins (Persian Gulf, North Sea)
+- **Petroleum**: probability ×5
+- **Natural gas**: probability ×3
+- **Marshy terrain**: ×2
+- **Natural maritime access**: inherent bonus
+
+#### Historic Mining Regions (Ruhr, Donbass, Urals)
+- **Iron and coal**: probability ×3-4
+- **Terikons**: probability ×8 (highly characteristic)
+- **Industrial vestiges**: ×2
+- **Inherited mining pollution**: ×3
+
+#### Forest/Mountain Regions (Alps, Carpathians, Taiga)
+- **Dense forest and hunting**: probability ×3-4
+- **Caves and springs**: ×2-3
+- **Steep slopes**: ×2
+- **Geological instability**: ×1.5
+
+#### Post-Nuclear Zones (Extended Chernobyl, test sites)
+- **Radioactive pollution**: probability ×10
+- **Accessible uranium**: ×3
+- **Abandoned structures**: ×3
+- **Characteristic mutant vegetation**: special markers
+
+#### Coastal Regions (Coastlines, deltas)
+- **Maritime access**: natural bonus
+- **Sediments and clays**: ×2
+- **Wetlands**: ×1.5
+- **Coastal erosion**: specific constraint
+
+### 2. Transition Zones
+
+#### Progressive Influence
+Regional influence diminishes with distance from center, creating realistic mixed zones.
+
+#### Superposition Effects
+Multiple influences can combine:
+- **Mountain + ancient mining basin** = precious metals in difficult terrain
+- **Coastal + industrial historic** = ports with pollution legacy
+- **Forest + post-nuclear** = contaminated wilderness areas
+
+### 3. Fixed Historical Sites
+
+#### Iconic Locations with Fixed Characteristics
+- **Chernobyl**: Fixed score -10 (massive radiation, dead zone)
+- **Persian Gulf**: Fixed score +8 (abundant oil, infrastructure)
+- **Siberian diamond region**: Fixed score +9 (diamonds + gold + extreme difficulties)
+- **Atacama Desert**: Fixed score -7 (extreme aridity, rare minerals)
+- **Ruhr Region**: Fixed score +3 (industrial wealth)
+
+## Procedural Generation Requirements
+
+### 1. Core Algorithms
+
+#### Deterministic Generation
+```cpp
+// Seed-based deterministic generation per tile
+uint32_t tile_seed = global_seed ^ (tile_x << 16) ^ tile_y;
+// Ensures exact terrain reproduction
+```
+
+#### Multi-Layer Noise Functions
+- **Elevation generation**: Perlin noise for realistic topography
+- **Climate modeling**: Temperature and humidity gradients
+- **Resource distribution**: Probability maps based on geological realism
+- **Feature placement**: Weighted random selection based on budget targets
+
+### 2. Budget Balancing Algorithm
+
+#### Target Score Achievement
+```cpp
+// Pseudo-algorithm for budget balancing
+float target_score = calculateTargetScore(x, y, regional_bias);
+vector<FeatureCombination> combinations = generateCombinations(target_score);
+FeatureCombination selected = selectBestFit(combinations, terrain_constraints);
+```
+
+#### Constraint Satisfaction
+- **Terrain compatibility**: Features must match geological realism
+- **Regional probability**: Apply regional influence multipliers
+- **Mutual exclusion**: Some features cannot coexist
+- **Spatial distribution**: Avoid over-clustering of similar features
+
+### 3. Discovery System Architecture
+
+#### Layered Visibility System
+
+##### Layer 1: Visible Elements
+- Terrain relief and rock formations
+- Waterways and springs
+- Surface vegetation and forest cover
+- Surface ruins and structures
+
+##### Layer 2: Geological Prospecting
+- **Geological vehicle**: Reveals underground deposits, hydrocarbon reserves, deep water
+- **Range**: 3×3 chunks from position
+- **Duration**: 2-5 minutes based on depth
+
+##### Layer 3: Magnetometric Exploration
+- **Magnetometric vehicle**: Detects magnetic anomalies, buried metal structures, monoliths
+- **Range**: 1×1 chunk high precision
+- **Duration**: 1-3 minutes
+
+##### Layer 4: CBRN Analysis
+- **CBRN vehicle**: Reveals invisible contamination, radiation, chemical pollution
+- **Safety**: Crew protection required
+- **Duration**: 3-8 minutes based on danger level
+
+## Technical Implementation Requirements
+
+### 1. Module Architecture
+
+#### WorldGenerationModule Responsibilities
+- **Terrain base generation**: Elevation, basic terrain types
+- **Biome classification**: Climate-based biome assignment
+- **Seed management**: Deterministic reproduction
+- **Configuration loading**: From gameData/ hierarchy
+
+#### WorldFeatureModule Responsibilities
+- **Feature placement**: 218+ geographical features using budget system
+- **Budget calculation**: -10 to +10 scoring for each tile
+- **Regional influence**: Probability modifiers based on geographical zones
+- **Discovery system**: Layered visibility and exploration requirements
+
+### 2. Data Structures
+
+#### Tile Structure
+```cpp
+struct Tile {
+    uint16_t terrain_type;    // 2 bytes (65k terrain types possible)
+    uint8_t elevation;        // 1 byte (0-255 height)
+    uint16_t building_id;     // 2 bytes (ref to building)
+    uint16_t flags;          // 2 bytes (passable, destructible, etc.)
+    uint8_t padding;         // 1 byte (memory alignment)
+}; // = 8 bytes per tile
+```
+
+#### Feature Structure
+```cpp
+struct WorldFeature {
+    string feature_id;
+    string feature_type;
+    FeatureCategory category;
+    int x, y;                    // World coordinates
+    float budget_score;          // -10 to +10 budget scoring
+    json properties;             // Feature-specific properties
+    vector<pair<int, int>> affected_tiles; // Tiles covered by feature
+};
+```
+
+### 3. Performance Specifications
+
+#### Memory Footprint per Chunk (64×64 tiles)
+- **Terrain**: 32KB (always loaded)
+- **Resources**: 0-16KB (sparse, on-demand)
+- **Metadata**: 1-5KB (buildings and features)
+- **Total**: 33-53KB per chunk (highly reasonable)
+
+#### Generation Performance
+- **Streaming generation**: Create chunks on-demand
+- **Persistent storage**: Save once generated with seed
+- **Reproduction guarantee**: Same seed = identical terrain
+- **Hot-reload friendly**: State preservation across module reloads
+
+### 4. Configuration System
+
+#### gameData/ Hierarchy
+```
+gameData/
+├── WorldGeneration/        # Generation algorithms and parameters
+├── Biomes/                # Biome definitions and properties
+├── Terrain/               # Terrain type definitions
+├── MapFeatures/           # Geographical features database
+└── RegionalInfluences/    # Regional probability modifiers
+```
+
+#### JSON Configuration Format
+```json
+{
+  "feature_types": {
+    "terikon": {
+      "category": "INDUSTRIAL_HISTORIC",
+      "budget_score": 0,
+      "components": [
+        {"type": "industrial_waste", "score": 1},
+        {"type": "mining_pollution", "score": -2}
+      ],
+      "regional_multipliers": {
+        "mining_historic": 8.0,
+        "industrial_legacy": 3.0
+      },
+      "terrain_requirements": ["flat", "historical_mining"],
+      "mutual_exclusions": ["pristine_nature", "urban_center"]
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Code Examples & Algorithms
+
+### 1. Budget Score Calculation
+
+```cpp
+float WorldFeatureModule::calculateFeatureBudgetScore(const string& featureType, int x, int y) const {
+    float base_score = feature_definitions[featureType].base_score;
+    float regional_modifier = calculateRegionalInfluence(featureType, x, y);
+    float terrain_modifier = calculateTerrainSuitability(featureType, x, y);
+
+    return base_score * regional_modifier * terrain_modifier;
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Regional Influence Application
+
+```cpp
+float calculateRegionalInfluence(const string& featureType, int x, int y) const {
+    float influence = 1.0f;
+
+    for (const auto& region : active_regions) {
+        float distance = calculateDistance(x, y, region.center_x, region.center_y);
+        float weight = region.calculateInfluenceWeight(distance);
+
+        if (region.feature_multipliers.count(featureType)) {
+            influence *= (1.0f + (region.feature_multipliers[featureType] - 1.0f) * weight);
+        }
+    }
+
+    return influence;
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Feature Combination Generation
+
+```cpp
+vector<FeatureCombination> generateCombinations(float target_score) {
+    vector<FeatureCombination> combinations;
+
+    // Single feature solutions
+    for (const auto& feature : available_features) {
+        if (abs(feature.score - target_score) < tolerance) {
+            combinations.push_back({feature});
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Multi-feature combinations
+    for (int count = 2; count <= max_features_per_tile; count++) {
+        auto multi_combinations = generateMultiFeatureCombinations(target_score, count);
+        combinations.insert(combinations.end(), multi_combinations.begin(), multi_combinations.end());
+    }
+
+    return combinations;
+}
+```
+
+## Gameplay Mechanics Integration
+
+### 1. Economic Specialization
+- **Petroleum basins** naturally become energy centers
+- **Historic mining zones** evolve into metallurgical centers
+- **Forest regions** specialize in wood construction and hunting
+
+### 2. Strategic Territory Control
+- **Regional control**: Certain regions become strategically vital
+- **Targeted exploration**: "Seeking iron → head to historic mining mountains"
+- **Specialized challenges**: Each region imposes unique technical constraints
+
+### 3. Risk/Reward Learning
+- **Visual pattern recognition**: Players learn regional indicators
+- **Terikons** = probable historic mining zone = iron but pollution
+- **Abnormal vegetation** = contamination = danger but potential rare resources
+
+### 4. Temporal Evolution
+- **Player actions modify scores**: Decontamination, resource depletion, industrial accidents
+- **Natural processes**: Forest regeneration, contamination erosion, sedimentation
+- **Dynamic rebalancing**: World evolves based on player activities
+
+## Implementation Priority & Roadmap
+
+### Phase 1: Core Generation (Foundation)
+1. **Basic terrain generation**: Elevation, terrain types, biomes
+2. **Simple feature placement**: Major geological and aquatic features
+3. **Budget system framework**: Basic scoring without regional influences
+4. **Deterministic reproduction**: Seed-based generation
+
+### Phase 2: Advanced Features (Expansion)
+1. **Regional influence system**: Geological and historical zone specialization
+2. **Complete feature catalog**: All 218+ features with proper categorization
+3. **Discovery system**: Layered visibility and exploration mechanics
+4. **Advanced balancing**: Complex feature interactions and constraints
+
+### Phase 3: Integration & Optimization (Polish)
+1. **Performance optimization**: Streaming, caching, memory management
+2. **Gameplay integration**: Economic systems, strategic mechanics
+3. **Temporal evolution**: Dynamic world changes based on player actions
+4. **Advanced algorithms**: Machine learning for pattern recognition and optimization
+
+## Development Guidelines
+
+### Module Constraints
+- **200-300 lines maximum** per module (strict architectural requirement)
+- **JSON-only communication** between modules
+- **Hot-reload compatibility** with state preservation
+- **Autonomous builds**: `cd src/modules/world-generation/ && cmake .`
+
+### Testing Strategy
+- **Deterministic verification**: Same seed produces identical results
+- **Budget balance validation**: Statistical distribution matches targets
+- **Regional influence testing**: Probability multipliers work correctly
+- **Feature placement validation**: No invalid combinations or overlaps
+
+### Configuration-Driven Development
+- **External data files**: All features, rules, and parameters in gameData/
+- **Easy iteration**: Modify JSON configs without code recompilation
+- **Designer-friendly**: Non-programmers can adjust gameplay balance
+- **Version control**: Track configuration changes separately from code
+
+---
+
+**Technical Conclusion**: The Warfactory worldmap generation system represents a sophisticated approach to procedural world creation, combining realistic geological patterns with innovative budget-based balancing. The modular architecture ensures maintainability while the regional influence system creates compelling geographical specialization that emerges naturally from real-world patterns.
+
+The system successfully bridges the gap between procedural generation flexibility and historical/geographical authenticity, creating a world that feels both familiar and strategically interesting for players to explore and exploit.

src/modules/world-generation/include/FeatureManager.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include "WorldFeature.h"
+#include "FeatureSet.h"
+#include "GMap.h"
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+#include <string>
+#include <unordered_map>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+/**
+ * @brief Helper for generation algorithms - handles feature placement complexity
+ *
+ * Provides simple interface for generation algorithms while hiding all internal
+ * complexity of feature placement, feature set management, budget calculations,
+ * and resource integration. Does NOT do generation itself - just helps algorithms.
+ */
+class FeatureManager {
+private:
+    GMap* world_map;                                    // Reference to world map (not owned)
+
+    // Configuration cache (loaded once, used repeatedly)
+    std::unordered_map<std::string, json> feature_type_configs;     // Feature definitions
+    std::unordered_map<std::string, float> base_budget_scores;      // Type -> budget score
+
+    // Feature set optimization cache
+    std::unordered_map<std::vector<uint32_t>, uint32_t> feature_set_cache;  // Deduplication
+
+    // ========================================
+    // INTERNAL COMPLEXITY - Hidden from users
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create WorldFeature from type and position (internal)
+     */
+    WorldFeature createFeatureInstance(const std::string& feature_type, int center_x, int center_y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Update affected tiles with new feature set (internal)
+     */
+    void updateAffectedTiles(const WorldFeature& feature);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Calculate budget impact without placing (internal)
+     */
+    float calculateBudgetImpact(const std::string& feature_type, int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check terrain/biome/elevation compatibility (internal)
+     */
+    bool checkTerrainCompatibility(const std::string& feature_type, int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate integrated resources for feature (internal)
+     */
+    void generateIntegratedResources(WorldFeature& feature) const;
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor
+     */
+    FeatureManager();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Destructor
+     */
+    ~FeatureManager() = default;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // INITIALIZATION - Simple setup
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set reference to world map
+     * @param map Mutable reference to world map
+     */
+    void setWorldMap(GMap* map);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Load feature definitions (call once)
+     * @param feature_configs JSON configuration for all feature types
+     */
+    void loadFeatureDefinitions(const json& feature_configs);
+
+    // ========================================
+    // CORE INTERFACE - Helper for generation algorithms
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if feature can be placed at location
+     * @param feature_type Feature type name (e.g., "terikon", "scrap_metal")
+     * @param x X coordinate
+     * @param y Y coordinate
+     * @return true if feature can be placed (terrain compatible, space available, etc.)
+     */
+    bool canPlaceFeature(const std::string& feature_type, int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Place single feature at coordinates (handles all complexity)
+     * @param feature_type Feature type name
+     * @param center_x Center X coordinate
+     * @param center_y Center Y coordinate
+     * @return Feature ID if placed successfully, 0 if failed
+     *
+     * Internally handles:
+     * - Creating WorldFeature with resources
+     * - Finding affected tiles
+     * - Creating/updating FeatureSets
+     * - Updating tile feature_set_ids
+     * - Budget score recalculation
+     */
+    uint32_t placeFeature(const std::string& feature_type, int center_x, int center_y);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Remove feature from map (handles cleanup)
+     * @param feature_id Feature ID to remove
+     * @return true if feature was removed successfully
+     *
+     * Internally handles:
+     * - Removing from GMap::features
+     * - Updating affected tiles
+     * - Cleaning up unused FeatureSets
+     * - Budget score recalculation
+     */
+    bool removeFeature(uint32_t feature_id);
+
+    // ========================================
+    // UTILITY QUERIES - For algorithm decision making
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get budget impact of placing feature (without placing)
+     * @param feature_type Feature type name
+     * @param x X coordinate
+     * @param y Y coordinate
+     * @return Budget score impact (positive/negative)
+     */
+    float getBudgetImpact(const std::string& feature_type, int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if feature type exists in configuration
+     * @param feature_type Feature type name
+     * @return true if feature type is defined
+     */
+    bool isFeatureTypeValid(const std::string& feature_type) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get feature at specific coordinates
+     * @param x X coordinate
+     * @param y Y coordinate
+     * @return Vector of feature IDs at location
+     */
+    std::vector<uint32_t> getFeaturesAt(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if location has any features
+     * @param x X coordinate
+     * @param y Y coordinate
+     * @return true if tile has features
+     */
+    bool hasFeatures(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get number of features at location
+     * @param x X coordinate
+     * @param y Y coordinate
+     * @return Feature count at tile
+     */
+    size_t getFeatureCount(int x, int y) const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // CONFIGURATION QUERIES - For algorithm parameters
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get base budget score for feature type
+     * @param feature_type Feature type name
+     * @return Base budget score (-10 to +10)
+     */
+    float getBaseBudgetScore(const std::string& feature_type) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get feature category for type
+     * @param feature_type Feature type name
+     * @return Feature category
+     */
+    FeatureCategory getFeatureCategory(const std::string& feature_type) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get available feature types for category
+     * @param category Feature category
+     * @return Vector of feature type names
+     */
+    std::vector<std::string> getFeatureTypesForCategory(FeatureCategory category) const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // OPTIMIZATION AND MAINTENANCE
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Optimize feature set storage (remove unused sets)
+     * @return Number of feature sets cleaned up
+     */
+    int optimizeFeatureSets();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get statistics for debugging/monitoring
+     * @return JSON with feature counts, memory usage, etc.
+     */
+    json getStats() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Validate all features and sets consistency
+     * @return JSON with validation results
+     */
+    json validateConsistency() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // FEATURE SET MANAGEMENT - Advanced helpers
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Place multiple features as coordinated set
+     * @param feature_types Vector of feature type names
+     * @param center_x Center X coordinate
+     * @param center_y Center Y coordinate
+     * @return Feature set ID if placed successfully, 0 if failed
+     */
+    uint32_t placeFeatureGroup(const std::vector<std::string>& feature_types, int center_x, int center_y);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if feature group can be placed
+     * @param feature_types Vector of feature type names
+     * @param center_x Center X coordinate
+     * @param center_y Center Y coordinate
+     * @return true if all features in group can be placed
+     */
+    bool canPlaceFeatureGroup(const std::vector<std::string>& feature_types, int center_x, int center_y) const;
+};
+
+} // namespace warfactory

src/modules/world-generation/include/FeatureSet.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include <vector>
+#include <unordered_set>
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+// Forward declarations
+class GMap;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Immutable feature set for tile feature collections
+ *
+ * Encapsulates a collection of features with caching and usage tracking.
+ * Once created, the feature collection cannot be modified, ensuring consistency
+ * and enabling aggressive caching optimizations.
+ */
+class FeatureSet {
+private:
+    // ========================================
+    // IMMUTABLE FEATURE DATA
+    // ========================================
+    std::vector<uint32_t> feature_ids;          // Feature IDs in this set (immutable)
+    uint32_t primary_feature_id;                // Most significant feature (0 = none)
+
+    // ========================================
+    // USAGE TRACKING (mutable for tracking)
+    // ========================================
+    mutable std::unordered_set<uint32_t> used_by_tiles;    // Tile indices using this set
+
+    // ========================================
+    // PERFORMANCE CACHE (mutable for lazy evaluation)
+    // ========================================
+    mutable float cached_budget_score;          // Cached total budget score
+    mutable bool budget_cache_valid;            // Cache validity flag
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor - creates immutable feature set
+     * @param features Vector of feature IDs
+     * @param primary_feature Primary feature ID (0 = auto-determine)
+     */
+    explicit FeatureSet(const std::vector<uint32_t>& features, uint32_t primary_feature = 0);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor - single feature set
+     * @param feature_id Single feature ID
+     */
+    explicit FeatureSet(uint32_t feature_id);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Destructor
+     */
+    ~FeatureSet() = default;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // FEATURE ACCESS - Read-only interface
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get all feature IDs in set
+     * @return Immutable reference to feature vector
+     */
+    const std::vector<uint32_t>& getFeatureIds() const { return feature_ids; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get primary feature ID
+     * @return Primary feature ID (0 if none)
+     */
+    uint32_t getPrimaryFeatureId() const { return primary_feature_id; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if set contains specific feature
+     * @param feature_id Feature ID to check
+     * @return true if feature is in set
+     */
+    bool hasFeature(uint32_t feature_id) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get number of features in set
+     * @return Feature count
+     */
+    size_t getFeatureCount() const { return feature_ids.size(); }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if set is empty
+     * @return true if no features
+     */
+    bool isEmpty() const { return feature_ids.empty(); }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // BUDGET CALCULATIONS - Cached for performance
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Calculate total budget score for this feature set
+     * @param world_map Reference to world map for feature lookups
+     * @return Total budget contribution (cached after first call)
+     */
+    float getBudgetScore(const GMap* world_map) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Invalidate budget cache (call when features change globally)
+     */
+    void invalidateBudgetCache() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // USAGE TRACKING - For memory management
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Mark tile as using this feature set
+     * @param tile_index Tile index that uses this set
+     */
+    void addUsage(uint32_t tile_index) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Remove tile usage of this feature set
+     * @param tile_index Tile index that no longer uses this set
+     */
+    void removeUsage(uint32_t tile_index) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get number of tiles using this set
+     * @return Usage count
+     */
+    size_t getUsageCount() const { return used_by_tiles.size(); }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if any tiles are using this set
+     * @return true if set is in use
+     */
+    bool isInUse() const { return !used_by_tiles.empty(); }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get tiles using this set
+     * @return Set of tile indices
+     */
+    const std::unordered_set<uint32_t>& getUsedByTiles() const { return used_by_tiles; }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // COMPARISON AND HASHING - For deduplication
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if two feature sets are identical
+     * @param other Other feature set
+     * @return true if feature collections are identical
+     */
+    bool operator==(const FeatureSet& other) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if two feature sets are different
+     * @param other Other feature set
+     * @return true if feature collections differ
+     */
+    bool operator!=(const FeatureSet& other) const { return !(*this == other); }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate hash for this feature set
+     * @return Hash value for deduplication
+     */
+    size_t getHash() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // UTILITIES AND DEBUGGING
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get debug information about this set
+     * @return JSON with set details and usage statistics
+     */
+    json getDebugInfo() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Validate feature set consistency
+     * @param world_map Reference to world map for validation
+     * @return true if set is valid
+     */
+    bool validate(const GMap* world_map) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get memory footprint of this set
+     * @return Memory usage in bytes
+     */
+    size_t getMemoryFootprint() const;
+
+private:
+    /**
+     * @brief Determine primary feature from feature list
+     * @param world_map Reference to world map for feature lookups
+     * @return Feature ID with highest budget score
+     */
+    uint32_t determinePrimaryFeature(const GMap* world_map) const;
+};
+
+} // namespace warfactory
+
+// Hash function for FeatureSet (enables use in unordered containers)
+namespace std {
+    template<>
+    struct hash<warfactory::FeatureSet> {
+        size_t operator()(const warfactory::FeatureSet& feature_set) const {
+            return feature_set.getHash();
+        }
+    };
+}

src/modules/world-generation/include/GMap.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include "WorldTile.h"
+#include <vector>
+#include <string>
+#include <unordered_map>
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+// Forward declarations
+struct WorldFeature;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Global world map data structure with budget system and regional influences
+ *
+ * Implements the revolutionary budget-based generation system from analysis:
+ * - Automatic risk/reward balancing through -10 to +10 scoring
+ * - Regional influences that create specialized geographical zones
+ * - Separation of terrain (always loaded) and resources (on-demand)
+ * - Support for 218+ feature types with budget integration
+ * - Integration with WorldTile class for encapsulated tile logic
+ */
+class GMap {
+private:
+    int width, height;
+    uint64_t world_seed;                    // Global generation seed
+
+    // ========================================
+    // TILE DATA - Optimized 24-byte structure
+    // ========================================
+    std::vector<WorldTileData> tiles;  // Linear array: index = y * width + x
+
+    // ========================================
+    // GLOBAL MAPS - Referenced by tiles
+    // ========================================
+
+    // Feature sets - collections of features for tiles
+    std::unordered_map<uint32_t, std::vector<uint32_t>> feature_sets;  // set_id -> feature_ids
+    uint32_t next_feature_set_id;
+
+    // Individual features - referenced by feature sets
+    std::unordered_map<uint32_t, WorldFeature> features;
+    uint32_t next_feature_id;
+
+    // Regional influences - complex influence data
+    std::unordered_map<uint32_t, json> regional_influences;  // influence_id -> influence_data
+    uint32_t next_regional_influence_id;
+
+    // Feature type definitions (loaded from configuration)
+    std::unordered_map<std::string, json> feature_definitions;
+
+    // Budget scoring metadata
+    std::unordered_map<int, int> budget_score_distribution; // Score -> tile count
+
+    // ========================================
+    // INTERNAL HELPERS - Data access optimization
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get tile index from coordinates
+     */
+    uint32_t getTileIndex(int x, int y) const { return y * width + x; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get coordinates from tile index
+     */
+    std::pair<int, int> getCoordinatesFromIndex(uint32_t index) const {
+        return {index % width, index / width};
+    }
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Construct world map with specified dimensions and seed
+     * @param w Map width in tiles
+     * @param h Map height in tiles
+     * @param seed World generation seed for deterministic results
+     */
+    GMap(int w, int h, uint64_t seed = 0);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Destructor - ensures proper cleanup
+     */
+    ~GMap();
+
+    // ========================================
+    // BASIC ACCESSORS
+    // ========================================
+    int getWidth() const { return width; }
+    int getHeight() const { return height; }
+    uint64_t getWorldSeed() const { return world_seed; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get lightweight tile wrapper for easy access
+     */
+    WorldTile getTile(int x, int y);
+    WorldTile getTile(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if coordinates are valid
+     */
+    bool isValidCoordinate(int x, int y) const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // DIRECT TILE DATA ACCESS - For WorldTile wrapper
+    // ========================================
+
+    // Direct access to tile data (used by WorldTile)
+    WorldTileData& getTileData(uint32_t tile_index) { return tiles[tile_index]; }
+    const WorldTileData& getTileData(uint32_t tile_index) const { return tiles[tile_index]; }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // FEATURE SET MANAGEMENT
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create new feature set
+     * @param feature_ids Vector of feature IDs for this set
+     * @return New feature set ID
+     */
+    uint32_t createFeatureSet(const std::vector<uint32_t>& feature_ids);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get feature IDs from feature set
+     * @param set_id Feature set ID
+     * @return Vector of feature IDs (empty if set doesn't exist)
+     */
+    std::vector<uint32_t> getFeatureSet(uint32_t set_id) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if feature set exists
+     */
+    bool hasFeatureSet(uint32_t set_id) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get or create feature set for feature combination
+     * @param feature_ids Vector of feature IDs
+     * @return Feature set ID (existing or newly created)
+     */
+    uint32_t getOrCreateFeatureSet(const std::vector<uint32_t>& feature_ids);
+
+    // ========================================
+    // REGIONAL INFLUENCE MANAGEMENT
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create regional influence
+     * @param influence_data JSON data describing the influence
+     * @return New regional influence ID
+     */
+    uint32_t createRegionalInfluence(const json& influence_data);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get regional influence data
+     * @param influence_id Regional influence ID
+     * @return JSON influence data (null if doesn't exist)
+     */
+    json getRegionalInfluence(uint32_t influence_id) const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // INITIALIZATION
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Initialize tiles array (called by constructor)
+     */
+    void initializeTiles();
+
+    // Budget system methods
+    /**
+     * @brief Set target budget score for a tile
+     */
+    void setTargetBudgetScore(int x, int y, float target_score);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Calculate actual budget score for a tile (delegates to WorldTile)
+     */
+    float calculateActualBudgetScore(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Update actual budget scores for all tiles
+     */
+    void updateAllBudgetScores();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get budget score distribution statistics
+     */
+    json getBudgetScoreDistribution() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Balance budget for a specific tile
+     */
+    bool balanceTileBudget(int x, int y);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Balance budgets for entire map
+     */
+    void balanceAllBudgets();
+
+    // Regional influence methods
+    /**
+     * @brief Add regional influence zone
+     */
+    void addRegionalInfluence(RegionalInfluence influence, const std::vector<std::pair<int, int>>& area);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get regional influence at coordinates
+     */
+    RegionalInfluence getRegionalInfluence(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get feature probability modifier for location
+     */
+    float getFeatureProbabilityModifier(int x, int y, const std::string& feature_type) const;
+
+    // Resource patch methods
+    /**
+     * @brief Add resource patch to the map
+     */
+    uint32_t addResourcePatch(const ResourcePatch& patch);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get resource patch by ID
+     */
+    const ResourcePatch* getResourcePatch(uint32_t patch_id) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get mutable resource patch by ID
+     */
+    ResourcePatch* getResourcePatchMutable(uint32_t patch_id);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get all resource patches affecting a tile
+     */
+    std::vector<const ResourcePatch*> getResourcePatchesAt(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Remove resource patch
+     */
+    bool removeResourcePatch(uint32_t patch_id);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get all resource patches
+     */
+    const std::unordered_map<uint32_t, ResourcePatch>& getResourcePatches() const { return resource_patches; }
+
+    // Feature management methods
+    /**
+     * @brief Add feature to the map
+     */
+    uint32_t addFeature(const WorldFeature& feature);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get feature by ID
+     */
+    const WorldFeature* getFeature(uint32_t feature_id) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get mutable feature by ID
+     */
+    WorldFeature* getFeatureMutable(uint32_t feature_id);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Remove feature from map
+     */
+    bool removeFeature(uint32_t feature_id);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get all features
+     */
+    const std::unordered_map<uint32_t, WorldFeature>& getFeatures() const { return features; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set feature type definitions
+     */
+    void setFeatureDefinitions(const std::unordered_map<std::string, json>& definitions);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get feature type definitions
+     */
+    const std::unordered_map<std::string, json>& getFeatureDefinitions() const { return feature_definitions; }
+
+    // Serialization methods
+    /**
+     * @brief Export entire map to JSON
+     */
+    json toJson() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Import map from JSON data
+     */
+    void fromJson(const json& data);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Export region to JSON for networking/storage
+     */
+    json exportRegion(int start_x, int start_y, int region_width, int region_height) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Import region from JSON (for streaming/networking)
+     */
+    void importRegion(const json& region_data, int start_x, int start_y);
+
+    // Utility methods
+    /**
+     * @brief Clear all data and reset to default state
+     */
+    void clear();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate deterministic tile seed for procedural generation
+     */
+    uint32_t getTileSeed(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Validate map consistency
+     */
+    bool validate() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get memory usage statistics
+     */
+    json getMemoryStats() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Optimize memory usage (remove unused patches, compact vectors)
+     */
+    void optimizeMemory();
+};
+
+} // namespace warfactory

src/modules/world-generation/include/IGenerationLayer.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include <string>
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+// Forward declarations
+class GMap;
+struct PlanetaryCore;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Interface for step-by-step world generation layers
+ *
+ * Enables cycle-by-cycle execution of geological, climate, and resource generation
+ * phases with progress tracking and debugging capabilities.
+ */
+class IGenerationLayer {
+public:
+    virtual ~IGenerationLayer() = default;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Execute one step/cycle of generation
+     * @param map World map to modify
+     * @param core Planetary core for mass conservation
+     * @param config Layer-specific configuration
+     * @return true if layer has more steps to execute
+     */
+    virtual bool executeStep(GMap& map, PlanetaryCore& core, const json& config) = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if layer has more steps to execute
+     * @return true if more steps available
+     */
+    virtual bool hasMoreSteps() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Reset layer to initial state
+     */
+    virtual void reset() = 0;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // PROGRESS TRACKING
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get current step number (0-based)
+     * @return Current step index
+     */
+    virtual int getCurrentStep() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get total number of steps in this layer
+     * @return Total step count
+     */
+    virtual int getTotalSteps() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get human-readable description of current step
+     * @return Step description (e.g., "Phase 2 Cycle 15")
+     */
+    virtual std::string getStepDescription() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get layer completion progress
+     * @return Progress as percentage (0.0-1.0)
+     */
+    virtual float getProgress() const = 0;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // LAYER METADATA
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get layer name for identification
+     * @return Layer name (e.g., "Geological", "Climate")
+     */
+    virtual std::string getName() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get estimated time for this layer
+     * @return Estimated seconds for completion
+     */
+    virtual float getEstimatedDuration() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if layer is currently active
+     * @return true if layer is executing
+     */
+    virtual bool isActive() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if layer execution is complete
+     * @return true if all steps finished
+     */
+    virtual bool isComplete() const = 0;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // CONFIGURATION AND VALIDATION
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Validate configuration before execution
+     * @param config Configuration JSON to validate
+     * @return true if configuration is valid
+     */
+    virtual bool validateConfig(const json& config) const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get default configuration for this layer
+     * @return Default JSON configuration
+     */
+    virtual json getDefaultConfig() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get required configuration parameters
+     * @return Vector of required parameter names
+     */
+    virtual std::vector<std::string> getRequiredConfigParams() const = 0;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // DEBUGGING AND MONITORING
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get detailed status information
+     * @return JSON with current state details
+     */
+    virtual json getDetailedStatus() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get performance metrics for this layer
+     * @return JSON with timing and performance data
+     */
+    virtual json getPerformanceMetrics() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Enable/disable detailed logging
+     * @param enabled Whether to enable verbose logging
+     */
+    virtual void setVerboseLogging(bool enabled) = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if layer can be paused mid-execution
+     * @return true if pausable
+     */
+    virtual bool isPausable() const = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Pause layer execution
+     */
+    virtual void pause() = 0;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Resume layer execution
+     */
+    virtual void resume() = 0;
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Base implementation with common functionality
+ *
+ * Provides standard implementations for common layer operations.
+ * Derived layers only need to implement generation-specific logic.
+ */
+class GenerationLayerBase : public IGenerationLayer {
+protected:
+    // State tracking
+    int current_step = 0;
+    int total_steps = 0;
+    bool active = false;
+    bool complete = false;
+    bool paused = false;
+    bool verbose_logging = false;
+
+    // Performance tracking
+    mutable float execution_time = 0.0f;
+    mutable int steps_executed = 0;
+
+    // Layer metadata
+    std::string layer_name;
+    float estimated_duration = 0.0f;
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor
+     * @param name Layer name
+     * @param steps Total number of steps
+     * @param duration Estimated duration in seconds
+     */
+    GenerationLayerBase(const std::string& name, int steps, float duration);
+
+    // ========================================
+    // COMMON IMPLEMENTATIONS
+    // ========================================
+
+    float getProgress() const override;
+    std::string getName() const override { return layer_name; }
+    float getEstimatedDuration() const override { return estimated_duration; }
+    bool isActive() const override { return active; }
+    bool isComplete() const override { return complete; }
+    int getCurrentStep() const override { return current_step; }
+    int getTotalSteps() const override { return total_steps; }
+
+    void reset() override;
+    void pause() override { paused = true; }
+    void resume() override { paused = false; }
+    bool isPausable() const override { return true; }
+    void setVerboseLogging(bool enabled) override { verbose_logging = enabled; }
+
+    json getPerformanceMetrics() const override;
+    json getDetailedStatus() const override;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY DERIVED CLASSES
+    // ========================================
+
+    virtual bool executeStep(GMap& map, PlanetaryCore& core, const json& config) override = 0;
+    virtual std::string getStepDescription() const override = 0;
+    virtual bool validateConfig(const json& config) const override = 0;
+    virtual json getDefaultConfig() const override = 0;
+    virtual std::vector<std::string> getRequiredConfigParams() const override = 0;
+
+protected:
+    /**
+     * @brief Mark step as complete and advance
+     * @return true if more steps available
+     */
+    bool advanceStep();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Mark layer as complete
+     */
+    void markComplete();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Log message if verbose logging enabled
+     * @param message Message to log
+     */
+    void logVerbose(const std::string& message) const;
+};
+
+} // namespace warfactory

src/modules/world-generation/include/PlanetaryCore.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+/**
+ * @brief Planetary core system for mass conservation
+ *
+ * Manages planetary mass conservation by accumulating eroded material
+ * and releasing it through volcanic activity when core reaches saturation.
+ */
+struct PlanetaryCore {
+    // ========================================
+    // MASS TRACKING
+    // ========================================
+    float core_mass;                    // Accumulated eroded material (kg)
+    float surface_mass;                 // Current surface terrain mass (kg)
+    float total_planetary_mass;         // Constant after Phase 1 (kg)
+
+    // ========================================
+    // VOLCANIC SYSTEM
+    // ========================================
+    float max_core_capacity;            // Core saturation threshold (kg)
+    float volcanic_overflow_rate;       // Rate of material expulsion (0.1-0.3)
+    float pending_volcanic_material;    // Material queued for volcanic release (kg)
+    int pending_volcanic_events;        // Number of queued eruptions
+
+    // ========================================
+    // CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
+    // ========================================
+    float volcanic_event_mass_threshold;    // Minimum mass per volcanic event (kg)
+    float volcanic_density_factor;           // Material density for eruption radius calculation
+    float core_pressure_buildup_rate;       // Rate of pressure increase
+
+    // ========================================
+    // DERIVED VALUES
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get core pressure ratio (0.0-1.0+)
+     * @return core_mass / max_core_capacity
+     */
+    float getCorePressureRatio() const {
+        return core_mass / max_core_capacity;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if core is approaching saturation
+     * @return true if pressure ratio > 0.8
+     */
+    bool isNearSaturation() const {
+        return getCorePressureRatio() > 0.8f;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if core overflow is occurring
+     * @return true if core_mass > max_core_capacity
+     */
+    bool isOverflowing() const {
+        return core_mass > max_core_capacity;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get overflow amount
+     * @return Amount of mass above capacity (0 if no overflow)
+     */
+    float getOverflowAmount() const {
+        return std::max(0.0f, core_mass - max_core_capacity);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Validate mass conservation
+     * @return true if total mass is conserved
+     */
+    bool validateMassConservation() const {
+        float total_current = core_mass + surface_mass + pending_volcanic_material;
+        float tolerance = total_planetary_mass * 0.001f; // 0.1% tolerance
+        return std::abs(total_current - total_planetary_mass) < tolerance;
+    }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // CONSTRUCTION AND INITIALIZATION
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Default constructor
+     */
+    PlanetaryCore() :
+        core_mass(0.0f),
+        surface_mass(0.0f),
+        total_planetary_mass(0.0f),
+        max_core_capacity(0.0f),
+        volcanic_overflow_rate(0.2f),
+        pending_volcanic_material(0.0f),
+        pending_volcanic_events(0),
+        volcanic_event_mass_threshold(1000000.0f),  // 1M kg per event
+        volcanic_density_factor(100000.0f),         // 100k kg/m²
+        core_pressure_buildup_rate(0.1f)
+    {}
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Initialize core for world generation
+     * @param initial_surface_mass Starting surface mass
+     * @param capacity_ratio Core capacity as ratio of total mass (0.3-0.7)
+     */
+    void initialize(float initial_surface_mass, float capacity_ratio = 0.5f) {
+        surface_mass = initial_surface_mass;
+        total_planetary_mass = initial_surface_mass;
+        core_mass = 0.0f;
+        max_core_capacity = total_planetary_mass * capacity_ratio;
+        pending_volcanic_material = 0.0f;
+        pending_volcanic_events = 0;
+    }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Transfer eroded material to core
+     * @param erosion_amount Amount of material eroded (kg)
+     */
+    void addErodedMaterial(float erosion_amount) {
+        core_mass += erosion_amount;
+        surface_mass -= erosion_amount;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Add meteorite material to system (Phase 1 only)
+     * @param meteorite_mass Mass of meteorite impact (kg)
+     */
+    void addMeteoriteMaterial(float meteorite_mass) {
+        surface_mass += meteorite_mass;
+        total_planetary_mass += meteorite_mass;
+
+        // Update core capacity proportionally
+        max_core_capacity = total_planetary_mass * (max_core_capacity / (total_planetary_mass - meteorite_mass));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Release volcanic material to surface
+     * @param volcanic_amount Amount of material to release (kg)
+     */
+    void releaseVolcanicMaterial(float volcanic_amount) {
+        if (volcanic_amount <= pending_volcanic_material) {
+            pending_volcanic_material -= volcanic_amount;
+            surface_mass += volcanic_amount;
+        }
+    }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // VOLCANIC OVERFLOW PROCESSING
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Process core overflow and generate volcanic events
+     */
+    void processOverflow() {
+        if (!isOverflowing()) return;
+
+        float overflow = getOverflowAmount();
+        float volcanic_expulsion = overflow * volcanic_overflow_rate;
+
+        // Transfer mass from core to pending volcanic events
+        core_mass -= volcanic_expulsion;
+        pending_volcanic_material += volcanic_expulsion;
+
+        // Queue volcanic events proportional to overflow
+        int new_events = static_cast<int>(volcanic_expulsion / volcanic_event_mass_threshold);
+        pending_volcanic_events += new_events;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get material amount for next volcanic event
+     * @return Material amount per event (kg)
+     */
+    float getNextVolcanicEventMaterial() const {
+        if (pending_volcanic_events <= 0) return 0.0f;
+        return pending_volcanic_material / pending_volcanic_events;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Consume one volcanic event
+     * @return Material amount released (kg)
+     */
+    float consumeVolcanicEvent() {
+        if (pending_volcanic_events <= 0) return 0.0f;
+
+        float event_material = getNextVolcanicEventMaterial();
+        pending_volcanic_events--;
+
+        return event_material;
+    }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // STATISTICS AND MONITORING
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get core statistics
+     * @return JSON with detailed core information
+     */
+    json getStatistics() const {
+        return json{
+            {"core_mass", core_mass},
+            {"surface_mass", surface_mass},
+            {"total_planetary_mass", total_planetary_mass},
+            {"max_core_capacity", max_core_capacity},
+            {"pending_volcanic_material", pending_volcanic_material},
+            {"pending_volcanic_events", pending_volcanic_events},
+            {"core_pressure_ratio", getCorePressureRatio()},
+            {"is_near_saturation", isNearSaturation()},
+            {"is_overflowing", isOverflowing()},
+            {"overflow_amount", getOverflowAmount()},
+            {"mass_conservation_valid", validateMassConservation()}
+        };
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Export core state to JSON
+     * @return JSON representation
+     */
+    json toJson() const {
+        return json{
+            {"core_mass", core_mass},
+            {"surface_mass", surface_mass},
+            {"total_planetary_mass", total_planetary_mass},
+            {"max_core_capacity", max_core_capacity},
+            {"volcanic_overflow_rate", volcanic_overflow_rate},
+            {"pending_volcanic_material", pending_volcanic_material},
+            {"pending_volcanic_events", pending_volcanic_events},
+            {"volcanic_event_mass_threshold", volcanic_event_mass_threshold},
+            {"volcanic_density_factor", volcanic_density_factor},
+            {"core_pressure_buildup_rate", core_pressure_buildup_rate}
+        };
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Import core state from JSON
+     * @param data JSON data to import
+     */
+    void fromJson(const json& data) {
+        core_mass = data.value("core_mass", 0.0f);
+        surface_mass = data.value("surface_mass", 0.0f);
+        total_planetary_mass = data.value("total_planetary_mass", 0.0f);
+        max_core_capacity = data.value("max_core_capacity", 0.0f);
+        volcanic_overflow_rate = data.value("volcanic_overflow_rate", 0.2f);
+        pending_volcanic_material = data.value("pending_volcanic_material", 0.0f);
+        pending_volcanic_events = data.value("pending_volcanic_events", 0);
+        volcanic_event_mass_threshold = data.value("volcanic_event_mass_threshold", 1000000.0f);
+        volcanic_density_factor = data.value("volcanic_density_factor", 100000.0f);
+        core_pressure_buildup_rate = data.value("core_pressure_buildup_rate", 0.1f);
+    }
+};
+
+} // namespace warfactory

src/modules/world-generation/include/WorldFeature.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include "IModule.h"
+#include "GMap.h"
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+#include <memory>
+#include <string>
+#include <vector>
+#include <unordered_map>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+/**
+ * @brief Feature categories based on WORLDGEN_ANALYSIS.md comprehensive analysis
+ */
+enum class FeatureCategory {
+    // Natural geological formations
+    GEOLOGICAL_FORMATIONS,      // Caves, thermal springs, salt deposits, meteorites, geysers
+    GEOLOGICAL_RESOURCES,       // Basic minerals (iron, copper, coal) and precious (gold, uranium, iridium)
+
+    // Water-related features
+    AQUATIC_NATURAL,           // Lakes, ponds, river deltas, fjords, waterfalls, springs
+    AQUATIC_SPECIAL,           // Marshlands, dried lakes, geysers, mountain oases
+
+    // Land formations
+    TERRESTRIAL_LANDFORMS,     // Canyons, plateaus, valleys, plains, dunes, glaciers
+    TERRESTRIAL_SPECIAL,       // Oases, mountain passes, craters, calderas, badlands
+
+    // Coastal and maritime
+    COASTAL_NATURAL,           // Protected bays, cliffs, beaches, coral reefs, estuaries
+    COASTAL_FORMATIONS,        // Peninsulas, straits, coastal islands, rifts
+
+    // Historical industrial sites
+    INDUSTRIAL_ABANDONED,      // Terikons, ghost towns, textile mills, power plants, steelworks
+    INDUSTRIAL_CHEMICAL,       // Refineries, chemical complexes, distilleries, glass works
+
+    // Vehicle graveyards and scrap sites
+    VEHICLE_GRAVEYARDS,        // Tank, car, plane, train, boat cemeteries, electronic dumps
+    SCRAP_SITES,              // Open-air dumps, service stations, electronic waste
+
+    // Abandoned military installations
+    MILITARY_COLD_WAR,        // Cold War bases, missile sites, naval bases, airfields
+    MILITARY_HISTORICAL,      // WWI sites, Nazi bunkers, inactive minefields, munition depots
+
+    // Cultural and archaeological
+    CULTURAL_ANCIENT,         // Ancient ruins, medieval vestiges, archaeological sites
+    CULTURAL_HISTORICAL,      // Historical monuments, cultural landmarks
+
+    // Natural ecosystems and biomes
+    BIOMES_FOREST,            // Dense forests, boreal forests, tropical rainforests
+    BIOMES_GRASSLAND,         // Steppes, pampas, prairies, savannas
+    BIOMES_EXTREME,           // Deserts, arctic tundra, volcanic areas, wetlands
+
+    // Geological anomalies and special formations
+    GEOLOGICAL_ANOMALIES,     // Magnetic anomalies, monoliths, radio silence zones
+    GEOLOGICAL_EXTREME,       // Active fault lines, karst formations, amber deposits
+
+    // Climate and weather phenomena
+    CLIMATE_PHENOMENA,        // Cloud forests, chaparral, permafrost zones
+    WEATHER_PATTERNS,         // Microclimate zones, wind corridors
+
+    // Modern infrastructure (abandoned or ruins)
+    INFRASTRUCTURE_TRANSPORT, // Abandoned roads, rail lines, bridges, tunnels
+    INFRASTRUCTURE_UTILITY,   // Power lines, communication towers, pipelines
+
+    // Mysterious and unexplained phenomena
+    MYSTERIOUS_PHENOMENA,     // Unexplained formations, anomalous zones, strange sites
+
+    CATEGORY_COUNT = 18
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Resource integration types within features
+ */
+enum class ResourceIntegrationType {
+    STANDALONE_DEPOSIT,        // Pure resource patch (iron ore, copper vein)
+    FEATURE_INTEGRATED,        // Resource within feature (meteorite metals, scrap in ruins)
+    FEATURE_BYPRODUCT,        // Secondary resource from feature (amber inclusions)
+    FEATURE_HIDDEN,           // Concealed resource requiring exploration
+    FEATURE_PROCESSING        // Resource requiring processing/refinement
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief World feature with integrated resources and budget scoring
+ */
+struct WorldFeature {
+    uint32_t feature_id;                    // Unique feature identifier
+    std::string feature_type;               // Specific feature type name
+    FeatureCategory category;               // Primary feature category
+
+    // Location and extent
+    int center_x, center_y;                 // Feature center coordinates
+    std::vector<std::pair<int, int>> affected_tiles; // All tiles covered by feature
+
+    // Budget system integration
+    float base_budget_score;                // Base score for this feature type
+    float adjusted_budget_score;            // Score adjusted for regional influences
+    float calculated_budget_contribution;   // Actual contribution to tile budget
+
+    // Resource integration
+    std::vector<std::pair<uint16_t, ResourceIntegrationType>> integrated_resources;
+    std::unordered_map<uint16_t, uint64_t> resource_quantities;  // Resource ID -> quantity
+
+    // Feature properties and metadata
+    json feature_properties;               // Feature-specific data
+    json discovery_requirements;           // Requirements to discover/access
+
+    // Regional and probability data
+    RegionalInfluence required_influence;   // Regional influence that enables this feature
+    float base_probability;                // Base generation probability
+    float regional_probability_modifier;   // Regional modifier (e.g., 8× for terikons in mining zones)
+
+    // Gameplay mechanics
+    bool requires_exploration;             // True if hidden resources/properties exist
+    bool modifies_terrain;                // True if feature changes terrain traversability
+    bool provides_strategic_value;        // True if feature has military/strategic importance
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Convert feature to JSON representation
+     */
+    json toJson() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create feature from JSON data
+     */
+    static WorldFeature fromJson(const json& data);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Calculate total budget contribution including all resources
+     */
+    float calculateTotalBudgetContribution() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get resource quantity for specific type
+     */
+    uint64_t getResourceQuantity(uint16_t resource_type_id) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if feature provides specific resource
+     */
+    bool providesResource(uint16_t resource_type_id) const;
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief World feature placement and budget balancing module
+ *
+ * Implements the revolutionary budget-based feature generation system from analysis:
+ * - Places 218+ feature types across 18 categories
+ * - Integrates resources directly into features (meteorite metals, scrap in ruins)
+ * - Implements -10 to +10 budget scoring with automatic risk/reward balancing
+ * - Applies regional influences (8× terikon probability in mining zones)
+ * - Manages discovery system with visible/hidden feature properties
+ *
+ * Configuration loaded from gameData/:
+ * - MapFeatures/ - Feature type definitions and properties
+ * - Ressources/ - Resource type definitions and integration patterns
+ * - WorldGeneration/ - Budget scoring rules and regional influences
+ * - Biomes/ - Biome-feature compatibility matrices
+ */
+class WorldFeatureModule : public IModule {
+private:
+    // Feature management
+    std::vector<WorldFeature> placed_features;
+    std::unordered_map<uint32_t, size_t> feature_id_to_index;
+    uint32_t next_feature_id;
+
+    // World reference and generation state
+    GMap* world_map;                       // Mutable reference for budget modifications
+    uint64_t feature_seed;
+    bool features_generated;
+    bool budget_balanced;
+
+    // Configuration data
+    std::unordered_map<std::string, json> feature_type_definitions;
+    std::unordered_map<uint16_t, json> resource_type_definitions;
+    std::unordered_map<FeatureCategory, std::vector<std::string>> features_by_category;
+
+    // Budget system data
+    std::unordered_map<int, float> target_budget_distribution; // Target % per score
+    std::unordered_map<int, int> actual_budget_distribution;   // Actual tile count per score
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Load all feature and resource definitions from configuration
+     */
+    void loadFeatureDefinitions(const IDataNode& config);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Load resource integration patterns
+     */
+    void loadResourceIntegrationPatterns(const IDataNode& config);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Calculate feature placement probability for location
+     */
+    float calculateFeaturePlacementProbability(const std::string& feature_type, int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Place features by category with budget balancing
+     */
+    void placeFeatureCategory(FeatureCategory category);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Attempt to place single feature at location
+     */
+    bool attemptFeaturePlacement(const std::string& feature_type, int x, int y);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Calculate budget impact of placing feature at location
+     */
+    float calculateBudgetImpact(const std::string& feature_type, int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Balance tile budgets by adding/removing features
+     */
+    void balanceRegionBudgets();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check biome-feature compatibility
+     */
+    bool isFeatureCompatibleWithBiome(const std::string& feature_type, BiomeType biome) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate integrated resources for feature
+     */
+    void generateIntegratedResources(WorldFeature& feature);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Apply regional probability modifiers
+     */
+    float applyRegionalModifiers(const std::string& feature_type, int x, int y, float base_probability) const;
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor
+     */
+    WorldFeatureModule();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Destructor
+     */
+    virtual ~WorldFeatureModule() = default;
+
+    // IModule interface implementation
+    void setConfiguration(const IDataNode& configNode, IIO* io, ITaskScheduler* scheduler) override;
+    const IDataNode& getConfiguration() override;
+    json process(const json& input) override;
+    void shutdown() override;
+    json getState() override;
+    void setState(const json& state) override;
+    json getHealthStatus() override;
+    std::string getType() const override;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set reference to world map for feature placement
+     * @param map Mutable reference to generated world map
+     */
+    void setWorldMap(GMap* map);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate and place all features with budget balancing
+     * @return JSON status with budget distribution and feature statistics
+     */
+    json generateFeaturesWithBudgetBalancing();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Place features for specific category
+     * @param category Feature category to place
+     * @return JSON status of placement for category
+     */
+    json placeFeaturesForCategory(FeatureCategory category);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get features in region with resource information
+     * @param startX Starting X coordinate
+     * @param startY Starting Y coordinate
+     * @param width Region width
+     * @param height Region height
+     * @param include_hidden Include features requiring exploration
+     * @return JSON array of features with resources
+     */
+    json getFeaturesInRegion(int startX, int startY, int width, int height, bool include_hidden = false) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get features at specific coordinates
+     * @param x World X coordinate
+     * @param y World Y coordinate
+     * @param include_hidden Include hidden feature properties
+     * @return JSON array of features at location
+     */
+    json getFeaturesAt(int x, int y, bool include_hidden = false) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get features by category with resource breakdown
+     * @param category Feature category to filter by
+     * @return JSON array of features with integrated resource data
+     */
+    json getFeaturesByCategory(FeatureCategory category) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get current budget score distribution
+     * @return JSON with target vs actual budget distribution
+     */
+    json getBudgetScoreDistribution() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if budget is balanced according to target distribution
+     * @return true if budget distribution matches targets within tolerance
+     */
+    bool isBudgetBalanced() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Force budget rebalancing for specific region
+     * @param startX Starting X coordinate
+     * @param startY Starting Y coordinate
+     * @param width Region width
+     * @param height Region height
+     * @return JSON status of rebalancing operation
+     */
+    json rebalanceRegionBudget(int startX, int startY, int width, int height);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get available feature types by category
+     * @return JSON mapping of categories to available feature types
+     */
+    json getAvailableFeatureTypes() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get comprehensive feature and resource statistics
+     * @return JSON with feature counts, resource distribution, budget analysis
+     */
+    json getComprehensiveStats() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set feature generation seed for deterministic results
+     * @param seed New seed value
+     */
+    void setFeatureSeed(uint64_t seed);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get current feature generation seed
+     * @return Current seed value
+     */
+    uint64_t getFeatureSeed() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if features have been generated and budget balanced
+     * @return true if complete generation finished successfully
+     */
+    bool isGenerationComplete() const;
+};
+
+} // namespace warfactory

src/modules/world-generation/include/WorldGeneration.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include "IModule.h"
+#include "GMap.h"
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+#include <memory>
+#include <string>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+/**
+ * @brief World generation module for creating the global world map
+ *
+ * This module generates the complete world map using procedural algorithms.
+ * It handles terrain generation, biome placement, elevation calculation,
+ * and geographical feature placement.
+ *
+ * Configuration is loaded from gameData/:
+ * - WorldGeneration/ - Generation algorithms and parameters
+ * - Biomes/ - Biome definitions and properties
+ * - Terrain/ - Terrain type definitions
+ * - MapFeatures/ - Geographical features
+ */
+class WorldGenerationModule : public IModule {
+private:
+    std::unique_ptr<GMap> worldMap;
+    uint64_t generationSeed;
+    bool isWorldGenerated;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Load generation parameters from configuration
+     */
+    void loadGenerationConfig(const IDataNode& config);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate terrain using procedural algorithms
+     */
+    void generateTerrain();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Apply biomes based on temperature and humidity
+     */
+    void generateBiomes();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Calculate elevation using noise functions
+     */
+    void generateElevation();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Place geographical features (rivers, mountains, etc.)
+     */
+    void generateFeatures();
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor
+     */
+    WorldGenerationModule();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Destructor
+     */
+    virtual ~WorldGenerationModule() = default;
+
+    // IModule interface implementation
+    void setConfiguration(const IDataNode& configNode, IIO* io, ITaskScheduler* scheduler) override;
+    const IDataNode& getConfiguration() override;
+    json process(const json& input) override;
+    void shutdown() override;
+    json getState() override;
+    void setState(const json& state) override;
+    json getHealthStatus() override;
+    std::string getType() const override;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate the complete world map
+     * @return JSON status of generation
+     */
+    json generateWorldMap();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get terrain type at world coordinates
+     * @param x World X coordinate
+     * @param y World Y coordinate
+     * @return Terrain type string
+     */
+    std::string getTerrainAt(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get biome type at world coordinates
+     * @param x World X coordinate
+     * @param y World Y coordinate
+     * @return Biome type string
+     */
+    std::string getBiomeAt(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get elevation at world coordinates
+     * @param x World X coordinate
+     * @param y World Y coordinate
+     * @return Elevation value
+     */
+    float getElevationAt(int x, int y) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get world map dimensions
+     * @return JSON with width and height
+     */
+    json getWorldDimensions() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Export region of the world map
+     * @param startX Starting X coordinate
+     * @param startY Starting Y coordinate
+     * @param width Region width
+     * @param height Region height
+     * @return JSON representation of the region
+     */
+    json exportRegion(int startX, int startY, int width, int height) const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set generation seed for deterministic results
+     * @param seed New seed value
+     */
+    void setSeed(uint64_t seed);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get current generation seed
+     * @return Current seed value
+     */
+    uint64_t getSeed() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if world has been generated
+     * @return true if world is generated, false otherwise
+     */
+    bool isGenerated() const;
+};
+
+} // namespace warfactory

src/modules/world-generation/include/WorldGenerationModule.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include "IGenerationLayer.h"
+#include "GMap.h"
+#include <vector>
+#include <memory>
+#include <chrono>
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+// Forward declarations
+struct PlanetaryCore;
+
+/**
+ * @brief World generation orchestrator with step-by-step execution
+ *
+ * Manages multiple generation layers and provides cycle-by-cycle execution
+ * with progress tracking, debugging, and configuration management.
+ */
+class WorldGenerationModule {
+private:
+    // ========================================
+    // GENERATION STATE
+    // ========================================
+    std::unique_ptr<GMap> world_map;
+    std::unique_ptr<PlanetaryCore> planetary_core;
+
+    // Layer management
+    std::vector<std::unique_ptr<IGenerationLayer>> layers;
+    int current_layer_index = 0;
+
+    // Configuration
+    json global_config;
+    uint64_t world_seed = 0;
+
+    // Execution state
+    bool generation_active = false;
+    bool generation_complete = false;
+    bool generation_paused = false;
+
+    // Performance tracking
+    std::chrono::steady_clock::time_point start_time;
+    std::chrono::steady_clock::time_point last_step_time;
+    float total_execution_time = 0.0f;
+    int total_steps_executed = 0;
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor
+     * @param width World map width
+     * @param height World map height
+     * @param seed World generation seed
+     */
+    WorldGenerationModule(int width, int height, uint64_t seed = 0);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Destructor
+     */
+    ~WorldGenerationModule();
+
+    // ========================================
+    // LAYER MANAGEMENT
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Add generation layer to pipeline
+     * @param layer Layer to add (ownership transferred)
+     */
+    void addLayer(std::unique_ptr<IGenerationLayer> layer);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Remove all layers
+     */
+    void clearLayers();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get number of registered layers
+     * @return Layer count
+     */
+    size_t getLayerCount() const { return layers.size(); }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get current active layer
+     * @return Current layer pointer or nullptr
+     */
+    IGenerationLayer* getCurrentLayer() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get layer by index
+     * @param index Layer index
+     * @return Layer pointer or nullptr if invalid index
+     */
+    IGenerationLayer* getLayer(size_t index) const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Execute next generation step
+     * @return true if more steps available
+     */
+    bool executeNextStep();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Execute multiple steps
+     * @param step_count Number of steps to execute
+     * @return Number of steps actually executed
+     */
+    int executeSteps(int step_count);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Execute current layer completely
+     * @return true if layer completed successfully
+     */
+    bool executeCurrentLayer();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Execute all remaining layers
+     * @return true if generation completed successfully
+     */
+    bool executeAll();
+
+    // ========================================
+    // EXECUTION CONTROL
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Start generation from beginning
+     */
+    void startGeneration();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Pause generation
+     */
+    void pauseGeneration();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Resume generation
+     */
+    void resumeGeneration();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Stop and reset generation
+     */
+    void stopGeneration();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Reset to initial state
+     */
+    void reset();
+
+    // ========================================
+    // PROGRESS TRACKING
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get overall generation progress
+     * @return Progress percentage (0.0-1.0)
+     */
+    float getOverallProgress() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get current layer progress
+     * @return Progress percentage (0.0-1.0)
+     */
+    float getCurrentLayerProgress() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get current step description
+     * @return Human-readable step description
+     */
+    std::string getCurrentStepDescription() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get estimated remaining time
+     * @return Estimated seconds remaining
+     */
+    float getEstimatedRemainingTime() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get total estimated duration
+     * @return Estimated total seconds
+     */
+    float getTotalEstimatedDuration() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // STATE QUERIES
+    // ========================================
+
+    bool isGenerationActive() const { return generation_active; }
+    bool isGenerationComplete() const { return generation_complete; }
+    bool isGenerationPaused() const { return generation_paused; }
+    bool hasMoreSteps() const;
+
+    int getCurrentLayerIndex() const { return current_layer_index; }
+    int getTotalStepsExecuted() const { return total_steps_executed; }
+    float getTotalExecutionTime() const { return total_execution_time; }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // CONFIGURATION
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set global configuration
+     * @param config JSON configuration
+     */
+    void setConfiguration(const json& config);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get current configuration
+     * @return Current JSON configuration
+     */
+    const json& getConfiguration() const { return global_config; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set world generation seed
+     * @param seed New seed value
+     */
+    void setWorldSeed(uint64_t seed);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get world generation seed
+     * @return Current seed
+     */
+    uint64_t getWorldSeed() const { return world_seed; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Validate all layer configurations
+     * @return true if all configurations valid
+     */
+    bool validateConfigurations() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // WORLD ACCESS
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get generated world map
+     * @return World map reference
+     */
+    const GMap& getWorldMap() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get mutable world map (for testing/debugging)
+     * @return Mutable world map reference
+     */
+    GMap& getWorldMapMutable();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get planetary core state
+     * @return Planetary core reference
+     */
+    const PlanetaryCore& getPlanetaryCore() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // DEBUGGING AND MONITORING
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get detailed generation status
+     * @return JSON with complete status information
+     */
+    json getDetailedStatus() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get performance metrics
+     * @return JSON with performance data
+     */
+    json getPerformanceMetrics() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Enable verbose logging for all layers
+     * @param enabled Whether to enable verbose output
+     */
+    void setVerboseLogging(bool enabled);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Export current state for debugging
+     * @return JSON with complete world state
+     */
+    json exportDebugState() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Import state for debugging/testing
+     * @param state Debug state to import
+     */
+    void importDebugState(const json& state);
+
+    // ========================================
+    // CONVENIENCE METHODS
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate world with standard layers
+     * @param config Optional configuration override
+     * @return true if generation successful
+     */
+    bool generateStandardWorld(const json& config = json{});
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Generate world step-by-step with callback
+     * @param callback Function called after each step
+     * @return true if generation successful
+     */
+    bool generateWithCallback(std::function<bool(const WorldGenerationModule&)> callback);
+
+private:
+    // ========================================
+    // INTERNAL HELPERS
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Initialize planetary core
+     */
+    void initializePlanetaryCore();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Setup standard generation layers
+     */
+    void setupStandardLayers();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Update execution timing
+     */
+    void updateTiming();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Advance to next layer
+     * @return true if more layers available
+     */
+    bool advanceToNextLayer();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Calculate overall progress across all layers
+     * @return Combined progress (0.0-1.0)
+     */
+    float calculateOverallProgress() const;
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Factory for creating standard layer configurations
+ */
+namespace StandardLayers {
+    /**
+     * @brief Create geological generation layer
+     * @return Geological layer with default configuration
+     */
+    std::unique_ptr<IGenerationLayer> createGeologicalLayer();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create climate simulation layer
+     * @return Climate layer with default configuration
+     */
+    std::unique_ptr<IGenerationLayer> createClimateLayer();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create biome classification layer
+     * @return Biome layer with default configuration
+     */
+    std::unique_ptr<IGenerationLayer> createBiomeLayer();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create budget assignment layer
+     * @return Budget layer with default configuration
+     */
+    std::unique_ptr<IGenerationLayer> createBudgetLayer();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create resource generation layer
+     * @return Resource layer with default configuration
+     */
+    std::unique_ptr<IGenerationLayer> createResourceLayer();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Create complete standard pipeline
+     * @return Vector of all standard layers
+     */
+    std::vector<std::unique_ptr<IGenerationLayer>> createStandardPipeline();
+}
+
+} // namespace warfactory

src/modules/world-generation/include/WorldTile.h

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+#pragma once
+
+#include <vector>
+#include <string>
+#include <unordered_map>
+#include <unordered_set>
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+
+namespace warfactory {
+
+// Forward declarations
+struct ResourcePatch;
+struct WorldFeature;
+enum class RegionalInfluence;
+enum class BiomeType;
+enum class ExplorationLevel;
+class GMap;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Optimized tile data structure - 24 bytes per tile
+ *
+ * Compact structure with terrain data and feature set references.
+ * Geological simulation ready with extended ranges for planetary formation.
+ * Features accessed via feature_set_id in global map for memory efficiency.
+ */
+struct WorldTileData {
+    // ========================================
+    // TERRAIN DATA (11 bytes) - Always accessed, geological simulation ready
+    // ========================================
+    uint16_t terrain_type_id;       // Terrain type (65k possible types)
+    uint16_t biome_type_id;         // Biome classification
+    uint16_t elevation;             // Elevation: 0-65535 = -11km to +32km (geological range)
+    int16_t temperature;            // Temperature: -32768 to +32767 = -3276°C to +3276°C (0.1°C increments)
+    uint8_t humidity;               // Humidity: 0-255 = 0-100% (0.4% increments)
+    uint8_t wind_data;              // Wind: 4 bits direction (0-15) + 4 bits intensity (0-15)
+    uint8_t water_level;            // Accumulated water level (0-255, for river formation)
+
+    // ========================================
+    // METADATA (21 bytes) - Generation and gameplay
+    // ========================================
+    int8_t target_budget_score;     // Target budget score: -10 to +10
+    uint32_t regional_influence_id; // → RegionalInfluenceData in global map
+    uint8_t influence_strength;     // Regional influence strength: 0-255
+    uint32_t tile_flags;            // Tile properties: PASSABLE, EXPLORED, etc.
+    uint32_t feature_set_id;        // → FeatureSet in global map (0 = no features)
+    uint8_t padding2[7];            // Align structure to 32 bytes (11 + 14 + 7 = 32)
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor with default values
+     */
+    WorldTileData();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Convert tile data to JSON
+     */
+    json toJson() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Load tile data from JSON
+     */
+    void fromJson(const json& data);
+
+    // ========================================
+    // TERRAIN VALUE CONVERSION HELPERS
+    // ========================================
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Convert elevation to meters (geological range: -11km to +32km)
+     */
+    float getElevationMeters() const { return (elevation - 11000.0f) / 1.524f; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set elevation from meters
+     */
+    void setElevationMeters(float meters) {
+        elevation = static_cast<uint16_t>(std::clamp((meters + 11000.0f) * 1.524f, 0.0f, 65535.0f));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Convert temperature to Celsius (0.1°C precision, range: -3276°C to +3276°C)
+     */
+    float getTemperatureCelsius() const { return temperature * 0.1f; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set temperature from Celsius
+     */
+    void setTemperatureCelsius(float celsius) {
+        temperature = static_cast<int16_t>(std::clamp(celsius * 10.0f, -32768.0f, 32767.0f));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Convert humidity to percentage (0.0-1.0)
+     */
+    float getHumidityPercent() const { return humidity / 255.0f; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set humidity from percentage (0.0-1.0)
+     */
+    void setHumidityPercent(float percent) { humidity = static_cast<uint8_t>(std::clamp(percent * 255.0f, 0.0f, 255.0f)); }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get wind direction (0-15, where 0=North, 4=East, 8=South, 12=West)
+     */
+    uint8_t getWindDirection() const { return (wind_data >> 4) & 0x0F; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set wind direction (0-15)
+     */
+    void setWindDirection(uint8_t direction) {
+        wind_data = (wind_data & 0x0F) | ((direction & 0x0F) << 4);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get wind intensity (0-15, where 0=calm, 15=hurricane)
+     */
+    uint8_t getWindIntensity() const { return wind_data & 0x0F; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set wind intensity (0-15)
+     */
+    void setWindIntensity(uint8_t intensity) {
+        wind_data = (wind_data & 0xF0) | (intensity & 0x0F);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get wind vector in X,Y components (normalized -1.0 to 1.0)
+     */
+    std::pair<float, float> getWindVector() const {
+        uint8_t direction = getWindDirection();
+        float intensity = getWindIntensity() / 15.0f;
+        float angle = direction * (2.0f * 3.14159f / 16.0f); // 16 directions
+        return {intensity * sin(angle), intensity * cos(angle)}; // X=East, Y=North
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set wind from vector components
+     */
+    void setWindVector(float wind_x, float wind_y) {
+        float intensity = sqrt(wind_x * wind_x + wind_y * wind_y);
+        float angle = atan2(wind_x, wind_y); // X=East, Y=North
+        if (angle < 0) angle += 2.0f * 3.14159f;
+
+        uint8_t direction = static_cast<uint8_t>((angle * 16.0f) / (2.0f * 3.14159f)) % 16;
+        uint8_t intensity_value = static_cast<uint8_t>(std::clamp(intensity * 15.0f, 0.0f, 15.0f));
+
+        setWindDirection(direction);
+        setWindIntensity(intensity_value);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get accumulated water level (0-255, for hydrological simulation)
+     */
+    uint8_t getWaterLevel() const { return water_level; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Set accumulated water level (0-255)
+     */
+    void setWaterLevel(uint8_t level) { water_level = level; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Add water to current level (with overflow protection)
+     */
+    void addWater(uint8_t amount) {
+        uint16_t new_level = static_cast<uint16_t>(water_level) + amount;
+        water_level = static_cast<uint8_t>(std::min(new_level, 255u));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Remove water from current level (with underflow protection)
+     */
+    void removeWater(uint8_t amount) {
+        if (water_level >= amount) {
+            water_level -= amount;
+        } else {
+            water_level = 0;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get effective water surface elevation (elevation + water_level)
+     */
+    float getWaterSurfaceElevation() const {
+        return getElevationMeters() + (water_level * 10.0f); // 10m per water level unit
+    }
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Lightweight tile wrapper with simple interface for world generation
+ *
+ * Provides easy access to tile data through GMap delegation. Acts as a smart wrapper
+ * around tile index with simple methods for terrain, features, and gameplay data.
+ */
+class WorldTile {
+private:
+    uint32_t tile_index;        // Linear index in GMap (y * width + x)
+    GMap* parent_map;           // Reference to parent map for data access
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor - creates lightweight wrapper
+     * @param index Linear tile index in parent map
+     * @param map Parent GMap reference
+     */
+    WorldTile(uint32_t index, GMap* map);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Default constructor - invalid tile
+     */
+    WorldTile();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if tile is valid
+     */
+    bool isValid() const { return parent_map != nullptr; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get tile coordinates
+     */
+    std::pair<int, int> getCoordinates() const;
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get tile index
+     */
+    uint32_t getIndex() const { return tile_index; }
+
+    // ========================================
+    // BASIC TERRAIN ACCESS - Delegate to GMap
+    // ========================================
+
+    // Terrain type and biome
+    uint16_t getTerrainTypeId() const;
+    uint16_t getBiomeTypeId() const;
+    void setTerrainTypeId(uint16_t type_id);
+    void setBiomeTypeId(uint16_t biome_id);
+
+    // Elevation (in meters, auto-converted from uint8_t)
+    float getElevation() const;
+    void setElevation(float elevation_meters);
+
+    // Temperature (in Celsius, auto-converted from uint8_t)
+    float getTemperature() const;
+    void setTemperature(float temperature_celsius);
+
+    // Humidity (0.0-1.0, auto-converted from uint8_t)
+    float getHumidity() const;
+    void setHumidity(float humidity_percent);
+
+    // Wind data (direction 0-15, intensity 0-15)
+    uint8_t getWindDirection() const;
+    void setWindDirection(uint8_t direction);
+    uint8_t getWindIntensity() const;
+    void setWindIntensity(uint8_t intensity);
+    std::pair<float, float> getWindVector() const;
+    void setWindVector(float wind_x, float wind_y);
+
+    // Water level (0-255, for hydrological simulation)
+    uint8_t getWaterLevel() const;
+    void setWaterLevel(uint8_t level);
+    void addWater(uint8_t amount);
+    void removeWater(uint8_t amount);
+    float getWaterSurfaceElevation() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // REGIONAL INFLUENCE - Via global maps
+    // ========================================
+
+    uint32_t getRegionalInfluenceId() const;
+    void setRegionalInfluenceId(uint32_t influence_id);
+    uint8_t getInfluenceStrength() const;
+    void setInfluenceStrength(uint8_t strength);
+    float getFeatureProbabilityModifier(const std::string& feature_type) const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // BUDGET SYSTEM - Simple scoring
+    // ========================================
+
+    int8_t getTargetBudgetScore() const;
+    void setTargetBudgetScore(int8_t target_score);
+    float calculateActualBudgetScore() const;
+    bool isBudgetBalanced(int8_t tolerance = 1) const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // FEATURE MANAGEMENT - Via feature sets
+    // ========================================
+
+    uint32_t getFeatureSetId() const;
+    void setFeatureSetId(uint32_t feature_set_id);
+    std::vector<uint32_t> getFeatureIds() const;
+    bool hasFeature(uint32_t feature_id) const;
+    size_t getFeatureCount() const;
+
+    // Feature compatibility for generation
+    bool canAcceptFeatureType(const std::string& feature_type) const;
+    bool canAcceptFeatureSet(uint32_t feature_set_id) const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Via features integration
+    // ========================================
+
+    // Resources are integrated into features (as per analysis)
+    uint64_t getTotalResourceQuantity(uint16_t resource_type_id) const;
+    bool providesResource(uint16_t resource_type_id) const;
+    std::vector<uint16_t> getAvailableResourceTypes() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // TERRAIN COMPATIBILITY - Generation helpers
+    // ========================================
+
+    bool isTerrainCompatible(const std::string& feature_type) const;
+    bool isBiomeCompatible(const std::string& feature_type) const;
+    bool isElevationCompatible(const std::string& feature_type) const;
+    float getTraversability() const;
+    bool isPassable() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // TILE FLAGS - State management
+    // ========================================
+
+    void setFlag(uint32_t flag, bool value);
+    bool getFlag(uint32_t flag) const;
+    uint32_t getFlags() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // DISCOVERY SYSTEM - Layered visibility
+    // ========================================
+
+    json getVisibleProperties() const;
+    json getDiscoverableProperties(ExplorationLevel level) const;
+    json getHiddenProperties() const;
+
+    // ========================================
+    // SERIALIZATION & UTILITIES
+    // ========================================
+
+    json toJson() const;
+    void fromJson(const json& json_data);
+    json exportForNetwork() const;
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Tile flag constants
+ */
+namespace TileFlags {
+    const uint32_t PASSABLE = 1 << 0;          // Tile allows movement
+    const uint32_t DESTRUCTIBLE = 1 << 1;      // Features can be destroyed
+    const uint32_t EXPLORED = 1 << 2;          // Tile has been explored
+    const uint32_t GEOLOGICALLY_SURVEYED = 1 << 3;  // Geological exploration done
+    const uint32_t MAGNETOMETRICALLY_SURVEYED = 1 << 4; // Magnetic exploration done
+    const uint32_t CBRN_SURVEYED = 1 << 5;     // CBRN exploration done
+    const uint32_t CONTAMINATED = 1 << 6;      // Tile has contamination
+    const uint32_t STRATEGIC_VALUE = 1 << 7;   // Tile has strategic importance
+    const uint32_t WATER_PRESENT = 1 << 8;     // Tile has water features
+    const uint32_t RESOURCE_RICH = 1 << 9;     // Tile has significant resources
+    const uint32_t FEATURE_RICH = 1 << 10;     // Tile has multiple features
+    const uint32_t BUDGET_BALANCED = 1 << 11;  // Budget score is balanced
+    const uint32_t REQUIRES_SPECIAL_EQUIPMENT = 1 << 12; // Special vehicles needed
+    const uint32_t HISTORICALLY_SIGNIFICANT = 1 << 13;   // Cultural/historical value
+    const uint32_t ENVIRONMENTALLY_PROTECTED = 1 << 14;  // Protected area
+    const uint32_t MILITARILY_CONTROLLED = 1 << 15;      // Under military control
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Exploration level requirements
+ */
+enum class ExplorationLevel {
+    VISUAL = 0,           // Standard reconnaissance (visible features)
+    GEOLOGICAL = 1,       // Geological vehicle required
+    MAGNETOMETRIC = 2,    // Magnetometric vehicle required
+    CBRN = 3,            // CBRN vehicle required
+    MAXIMUM = 4          // All exploration completed
+};
+
+} // namespace warfactory

src/modules/world-generation/src/main.cpp

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+#include "WorldGeneration.h"
+#include <iostream>
+#include <nlohmann/json.hpp>
+
+using json = nlohmann::json;
+using namespace warfactory;
+
+#ifdef TESTING
+/**
+ * @brief Standalone test mode for world-feature module
+ */
+int main() {
+    std::cout << "WorldGeneration Module - Standalone Test Mode" << std::endl;
+
+    try {
+        // Create module instance
+        WorldGenerationModule worldGeneration;
+
+        // Test basic functionality
+        std::cout << "Module type: " << worldGeneration.getType() << std::endl;
+
+        // Test world generation
+        json generationResult = worldGeneration.generateWorldMap();
+        std::cout << "World generation result: " << generationResult.dump(2) << std::endl;
+
+        // Test coordinate queries
+        if (worldGeneration.isGenerated()) {
+            std::string terrain = worldGeneration.getTerrainAt(100, 100);
+            std::string biome = worldGeneration.getBiomeAt(100, 100);
+            float elevation = worldGeneration.getElevationAt(100, 100);
+
+            std::cout << "At (100,100): terrain=" << terrain
+                      << ", biome=" << biome
+                      << ", elevation=" << elevation << std::endl;
+        }
+
+        // Test health status
+        json health = worldGeneration.getHealthStatus();
+        std::cout << "Health status: " << health.dump(2) << std::endl;
+
+        std::cout << "All tests completed successfully!" << std::endl;
+
+    } catch (const std::exception& e) {
+        std::cerr << "Test failed with exception: " << e.what() << std::endl;
+        return 1;
+    }
+
+    return 0;
+}
+
+#else
+/**
+ * @brief Hot-reload module entry point
+ *
+ * This function is called by the module loader for hot-reload.
+ * It should return a new instance of the module.
+ */
+extern "C" {
+    IModule* createModule() {
+        return new WorldGenerationModule();
+    }
+
+    void destroyModule(IModule* module) {
+        delete module;
+    }
+}
+#endif