{
  "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"
  },

}