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| − | + | Landmarks are giant natural wonders of Planet, the most important geophysical features of the world. Any of the following might be encountered: | |
| + | *''Freshwater Sea''—the richest aquatic region on Planet provides +1 [[Nutrient|nutrient]] per square. Bonuses is lost if the Sea becomes connected to the salt water ocean | ||
| + | *''Garland Crater''—some thousands of years ago, a massive object crashed into Planet, leaving this vast crater. The rare and valuable remnants of the original object remain in the crater, giving the squares inside +1 [[Mineral|mineral]] per square | ||
| + | *''Geothermal Shallows''—a whole field of underwater geysers underlies this coastal shelf, providing +1 [[Energy|energy]] per square | ||
| + | *''Great Dunes''—the largest, most unforgiving desert on Planet it provides no bonus resources and are a remarkably inhospitable place | ||
| + | *''Monsoon Jungle''—this is an anomalous expanse of thick and curiously earthlike vegetation. The rich soil yields +1 nutrient per square | ||
| + | *''Mount Planet''—this enormous volcano is active, but its slopes provide +1 of both minerals and energy. The enormous crater at the top fills a whole square with lava | ||
| + | *''New Sargasso''—this is the largest naturally occurring growth of sea fungus on Planet. It provides no special bonus, but the centre has five Unity pods. | ||
| + | *''Pholus Ridge''—the geothermal energy unleashed by the clash of two of Planet’s tectonic plates produces +1 energy per square | ||
| + | *''Sunny Mesa''—this extensive highland is excellent for harvesting energy | ||
| + | *''The Ruins''—a vast and ancient ring of [[Monoliths|monoliths]] embedded in thick [[Fungus/Xenofungus|xenofungus]] | ||
| + | *''Uranium Flats''—this savanna is particularly rich in heavy elements that provide +1 energy per square | ||
| + | *''Nessus Canyon''—this vast canyon contains millennia of deposits which confers +1 Mineral in each square | ||
| + | *''The Borehole Cluster''—is a collection of three [[Thermal Borehole|thermal boreholes]]. The technology needed to have built these cracks in Planet’s surface bespeak a powerful Alien technology | ||
| + | *''Unity Wreckage''—the shattered hulk of the Unity, containing the Mining Laser, Scout Chopper, a comm beacon showing the starting location of each human faction, and the Engine Core (worth bonus energy) | ||
| + | *''Manifold Nexus''—control of this grants the controlling faction +1 [[Planet]]. It is not certain what the Nexus is, but it appears to be the central communications point for all six of the [[Manifolds|Manifold]] experiments. In essence, it is a control tower for planetary intelligence. [[Progenitor]] factions gain an additional +1 [[Research]] rating | ||
| + | *''Fossil Field Ridge''—a coral formation in the sea that grants +1 mineral per square | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:21, 4 June 2023
Landmarks are giant natural wonders of Planet, the most important geophysical features of the world. Any of the following might be encountered:
- Freshwater Sea—the richest aquatic region on Planet provides +1 nutrient per square. Bonuses is lost if the Sea becomes connected to the salt water ocean
- Garland Crater—some thousands of years ago, a massive object crashed into Planet, leaving this vast crater. The rare and valuable remnants of the original object remain in the crater, giving the squares inside +1 mineral per square
- Geothermal Shallows—a whole field of underwater geysers underlies this coastal shelf, providing +1 energy per square
- Great Dunes—the largest, most unforgiving desert on Planet it provides no bonus resources and are a remarkably inhospitable place
- Monsoon Jungle—this is an anomalous expanse of thick and curiously earthlike vegetation. The rich soil yields +1 nutrient per square
- Mount Planet—this enormous volcano is active, but its slopes provide +1 of both minerals and energy. The enormous crater at the top fills a whole square with lava
- New Sargasso—this is the largest naturally occurring growth of sea fungus on Planet. It provides no special bonus, but the centre has five Unity pods.
- Pholus Ridge—the geothermal energy unleashed by the clash of two of Planet’s tectonic plates produces +1 energy per square
- Sunny Mesa—this extensive highland is excellent for harvesting energy
- The Ruins—a vast and ancient ring of monoliths embedded in thick xenofungus
- Uranium Flats—this savanna is particularly rich in heavy elements that provide +1 energy per square
- Nessus Canyon—this vast canyon contains millennia of deposits which confers +1 Mineral in each square
- The Borehole Cluster—is a collection of three thermal boreholes. The technology needed to have built these cracks in Planet’s surface bespeak a powerful Alien technology
- Unity Wreckage—the shattered hulk of the Unity, containing the Mining Laser, Scout Chopper, a comm beacon showing the starting location of each human faction, and the Engine Core (worth bonus energy)
- Manifold Nexus—control of this grants the controlling faction +1 Planet. It is not certain what the Nexus is, but it appears to be the central communications point for all six of the Manifold experiments. In essence, it is a control tower for planetary intelligence. Progenitor factions gain an additional +1 Research rating
- Fossil Field Ridge—a coral formation in the sea that grants +1 mineral per square
Vulnerability: Most bonuses are removed if the landmark’s altitude is changed by a 1000 m band.
