warfactoryracine/gameData/WorldGeneration/meteorites.json

{
  "_comments": {
    "decomposed_materials": "Future materials to implement:",
    "other_metals": "zinc_ore + tin_ore + lead_ore + antimony_ore (random distribution)",
    "precious_metals": "silver_ore + gold_ore + platinum_ore (random distribution)",
    "rare_metals": "titanium_ore + tungsten_ore + iridium_ore (random distribution)",
    "note": "meteoric_iron_ore should be rare (1-5%) - premium material for superior steel"
  },
  "meteorite_types": {
    "chondrite_ordinary": {
      "name": "Ordinary Chondrite",
      "description": "Most common meteorite type - rocky with some metal",
      "composition": {
        "silicate_rock": 85,
        "iron_ore": 8,
        "meteoric_iron_ore": 1,
        "nickel_ore": 3,
        "zinc_ore": 2,
        "tin_ore": 1
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e10, "max": 1e13},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 1.0,
        "heat_generation": 800,
        "fragmentation": "medium"
      }
    },
    "carbonaceous_chondrite": {
      "name": "Carbonaceous Chondrite",
      "description": "Water and organic-rich meteorites",
      "composition": {
        "silicate_rock": 70,
        "water_ice": 15,
        "organic_compounds": 10,
        "iron_ore": 3,
        "nickel_ore": 2
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 5e9, "max": 8e12},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 0.8,
        "heat_generation": 600,
        "fragmentation": "high"
      }
    },
    "iron_meteorite": {
      "name": "Iron Meteorite",
      "description": "Almost pure metal - core fragments from destroyed planetoids",
      "composition": {
        "iron_ore": 80,
        "meteoric_iron_ore": 5,
        "nickel_ore": 12,
        "silver_ore": 1,
        "gold_ore": 1,
        "platinum_ore": 1
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e12, "max": 1e15},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 1.5,
        "heat_generation": 1500,
        "fragmentation": "low"
      }
    },
    "stony_iron": {
      "name": "Stony-Iron Meteorite",
      "description": "Mixed rock and metal - rare but valuable",
      "composition": {
        "silicate_rock": 50,
        "iron_ore": 30,
        "meteoric_iron_ore": 3,
        "nickel_ore": 10,
        "silver_ore": 2,
        "gold_ore": 1,
        "zinc_ore": 2,
        "tin_ore": 1,
        "lead_ore": 1
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 5e11, "max": 5e14},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 1.2,
        "heat_generation": 1200,
        "fragmentation": "medium"
      }
    },
    "platinum_rich_rare": {
      "name": "Platinum-Rich Asteroid Fragment",
      "description": "Extremely rare precious metal rich meteorite",
      "composition": {
        "silicate_rock": 30,
        "iron_ore": 18,
        "meteoric_iron_ore": 5,
        "nickel_ore": 15,
        "platinum_ore": 15,
        "gold_ore": 8,
        "titanium_ore": 4,
        "tungsten_ore": 2,
        "iridium_ore": 2,
        "silver_ore": 1
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e11, "max": 1e14},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 1.3,
        "heat_generation": 1000,
        "fragmentation": "low"
      }
    },
    "crystal_meteorite": {
      "name": "Crystalline Meteorite",
      "description": "Bizarre meteorite made of pure quartz crystals - origin unknown",
      "composition": {
        "quartz_crystal": 90,
        "rare_earth_elements": 5,
        "unknown_minerals": 5
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e9, "max": 1e12},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 0.3,
        "heat_generation": 200,
        "fragmentation": "explosive",
        "special_effects": ["crystal_formations", "electromagnetic_anomaly"]
      }
    },
    "ice_comet_fragment": {
      "name": "Dirty Snowball Fragment",
      "description": "Massive chunk of dirty ice from the outer solar system",
      "composition": {
        "water_ice": 60,
        "methane_ice": 20,
        "cosmic_dust": 15,
        "organic_compounds": 5
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e12, "max": 1e16},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 2.0,
        "heat_generation": 300,
        "fragmentation": "explosive",
        "special_effects": ["steam_explosion", "temporary_atmosphere", "organic_seeding"]
      }
    },
    "radioactive_anomaly": {
      "name": "Radioactive Anomaly",
      "description": "Highly radioactive meteorite of unknown composition - handle with care",
      "composition": {
        "uranium_ore": 40,
        "thorium_ore": 25,
        "plutonium": 15,
        "unknown_isotopes": 20
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e10, "max": 1e13},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 1.0,
        "heat_generation": 3000,
        "fragmentation": "low",
        "special_effects": ["radiation_zone", "mutation_field", "thermal_anomaly"]
      }
    },
    "magnetic_anomaly": {
      "name": "Magnetic Core Fragment",
      "description": "Intensely magnetic meteorite that disrupts compasses for kilometers",
      "composition": {
        "magnetite": 70,
        "iron_ore": 20,
        "rare_earth_magnets": 10
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e11, "max": 1e14},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 1.4,
        "heat_generation": 1200,
        "fragmentation": "medium",
        "special_effects": ["magnetic_field_disruption", "compass_anomaly", "metallic_attraction"]
      }
    },
    "glass_meteorite": {
      "name": "Obsidian Wanderer",
      "description": "Perfectly smooth glass meteorite - natural or artificial origin unclear",
      "composition": {
        "volcanic_glass": 95,
        "trace_metals": 3,
        "mystery_inclusions": 2
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e9, "max": 1e11},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 0.5,
        "heat_generation": 400,
        "fragmentation": "high",
        "special_effects": ["razor_sharp_shards", "perfect_reflections", "optical_effects"]
      }
    },
    "bubble_meteorite": {
      "name": "Foam Stone",
      "description": "Incredibly light meteorite full of gas bubbles - floats on water",
      "composition": {
        "pumice_like_rock": 40,
        "trapped_gases": 50,
        "silicate_foam": 10
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e8, "max": 1e10},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 0.1,
        "heat_generation": 100,
        "fragmentation": "low",
        "special_effects": ["gas_release", "floating_debris", "minimal_damage"]
      }
    },
    "diamond_meteorite": {
      "name": "Diamond Rain",
      "description": "Meteorite studded with micro-diamonds - forms under extreme pressure",
      "composition": {
        "micro_diamonds": 30,
        "carbon_matrix": 50,
        "silicate_rock": 15,
        "metal_inclusions": 5
      },
      "mass_range": {"min": 1e10, "max": 1e12},
      "impact_characteristics": {
        "crater_factor": 1.1,
        "heat_generation": 900,
        "fragmentation": "low",
        "special_effects": ["diamond_scatter", "extreme_hardness", "cutting_capability"]
      }
    }
  }
}