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	Commodities are manufactured from other commodities or they are acquired from the environment. The chain of all commodity production begins with raw materials from the environment.		Commodities are manufactured from other commodities or they are acquired from the environment. The chain of all commodity production begins with raw materials from the environment.

	=Durability=		==Durability==
	Commodities have '''condition''' factors. The '''maximum condition''' of a commodity is a measure of its overall durability; a commodity with a high maximum condition takes longer to wear out than a commodity with a low maximum condition. The current condition of a commodity is an indication of its state of repair. As a commodity wears down, its current condition is reduced. <strike>A commodity can be repaired before the current condition reaches zero, raising the current condition back to the maximum.</strike> When the current condition reaches zero, the commodity is irreparably broken and removed from play.		Commodities have '''condition''' factors. The '''maximum condition''' of a commodity is a measure of its overall durability; a commodity with a high maximum condition takes longer to wear out than a commodity with a low maximum condition. The current condition of a commodity is an indication of its state of repair. As a commodity wears down, its current condition is reduced. <strike>A commodity can be repaired before the current condition reaches zero, raising the current condition back to the maximum.</strike> When the current condition reaches zero, the commodity is irreparably broken and removed from play.

	=Quality=		==Quality==
	Commodities have a [[quality]] factor. The quality of environmental commodities is uniform across each [[Resource_Zone\|resource zone]] of a [[planet]]. For example, the quality of [[stone]] does not vary no matter where [[mine]]s are built in resource zone 1 on the same planet; however, the quality of stone will likely be different in another resource zone and on other planets.		Commodities have a [[quality]] factor. The quality of environmental commodities is uniform across each [[Resource_Zone\|resource zone]] of a [[planet]]. For example, the quality of [[stone]] does not vary no matter where [[mine]]s are built in resource zone 1 on the same planet; however, the quality of stone will likely be different in another resource zone and on other planets.

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	The quality affects the value of a commodity. Higher quality commodities are more expensive than lower quality commodities. When selling cargo, a prospective city might not be interested in buying low quality merchandise but they will usually offer a high price for good quality merchandise.		The quality affects the value of a commodity. Higher quality commodities are more expensive than lower quality commodities. When selling cargo, a prospective city might not be interested in buying low quality merchandise but they will usually offer a high price for good quality merchandise.

	=Environmental Factors=		==Environmental Factors==
	These [[environmental]] [[resource]]s cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, magma as well as inferno atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno [[Orbit_Zone\|orbit zone]], while atmosphere density is found only on planets, not on [[moon]]s.		These [[environmental]] [[resource]]s cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, magma as well as inferno atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno [[Orbit_Zone\|orbit zone]], while atmosphere density is found only on planets, not on [[moon]]s.

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	=Building Construction Materials=		==Building Construction Materials==
	[[Building]]s are constructed of one of six basic materials, with other specific requirements added for various types of buildings. Each material allows a different maximum height.		[[Building]]s are constructed of one of six basic materials, with other specific requirements added for various types of buildings. Each material allows a different maximum height.

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	=List of Commodities=		==List of Commodities==
	For a full list of all commodities. See the [[:Category:Commodities]] page.		For a full list of all commodities. See the [[:Category:Commodities]] page.

	[[Category:Science]]		[[Category:Science]]

Deantwo: /* Building Construction Materials */ Removed TL. Added Adamantine. Minor fixes.

2017-11-20T06:39:14Z

Building Construction Materials: Removed TL. Added Adamantine. Minor fixes.

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	! Material		! Material
	! Maximum Levels		! Maximum Levels
	~~! Material [[TL]]~~
	! Production		! Production
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Log]]		\| [[Log]]
	~~\| style="text-align:right;" \| 1~~
	\| style="text-align:right;" \| 1		\| style="text-align:right;" \| 1
	\| Farmed from [[orchard]]s or gathered from [[Logging_Camp\|logging camp]]s.		\| Farmed from [[orchard]]s or gathered from [[Logging_Camp\|logging camp]]s.
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	\| [[Lumber]]		\| [[Lumber]]
	\| style="text-align:right;" \| 4		\| style="text-align:right;" \| 4
	~~\| style="text-align:right;" \| 1~~
	\| Produced by processing logs in a [[Lumber_Mill\|lumber mill]].		\| Produced by processing logs in a [[Lumber_Mill\|lumber mill]].
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Stone]]		\| [[Stone]]
	\| style="text-align:right;" \| 8		\| style="text-align:right;" \| 8
	~~\| style="text-align:right;" \| 1~~
	\| Gathered from [[mine]]s.		\| Gathered from [[mine]]s.
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Metal]]		\| [[Metal]]
	\| style="text-align:right;" \| 16		\| style="text-align:right;" \| 16
	~~\| style="text-align:right;" \| 1~~
	\| Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.		\| Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Magmium]]		\| [[Magmium]]
	\| style="text-align:right;" \| 24		\| style="text-align:right;" \| 24
	\| ~~style="text-align:right;" \| 10~~		\| Produced by smelting [[magmex]], which is gathered from inferno [[world]]s that contain [[magma]] using [[Treatment_Plant\|treatment plant]]s.
	~~\| Smelted from the material~~ [[magmex]], which is gathered from inferno [[~~planet~~]]s that contain [[magma]] using [[Treatment_Plant\|treatment plant]]s.
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Vulcium]]		\| [[Vulcium]]
	\| style="text-align:right;" \| 32		\| style="text-align:right;" \| 32
	\| style="text-align:right;" \| 19		\| Produced by smelting [[vulcanite]], which is gathered from inferno worlds using mines.
	\| ~~Smelted from the material~~ [[~~vulcanite~~]], which is gathered from ~~inferno planets~~ using mines.		\|-
			\| [[Adamantine]]
			\| style="text-align:right;" \| 32
			\| Produced by smelting [[Adamantite]], which is gathered from the core of [[Gas_Giant\|gas giant]]s using mines.
	\|}		\|}

Deantwo: Added a link to Manufacturing_Process.

2016-09-12T14:39:17Z

Added a link to Manufacturing_Process.

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	* [[Buildings]] are constructed using commodities.		* [[Buildings]] are constructed using commodities.
	* Buildings use commodities in their manufacturing ~~processes~~.		* Buildings use commodities in their [[Manufacturing_Process\|manufacturing process]]es.
	* [[Spacecraft]] and [[vehicle]]s are manufactured using commodities.		* [[Spacecraft]] and [[vehicle]]s are manufactured using commodities.
	* Commodities are needed for fuel, ammunition, and repairs to vehicles, and spacecraft.		* Commodities are needed for fuel, ammunition, and repairs to vehicles, and spacecraft.

Deantwo: /* Environmental Factors */ Added a few links.

2016-08-11T07:45:36Z

Environmental Factors: Added a few links.

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	=Environmental Factors=		=Environmental Factors=
	These environmental ~~resources~~ cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, magma as well as inferno atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno [[Orbit_Zone\|orbit zone]], while atmosphere density is found only on planets, not on [[moon]]s.		These [[environmental]] [[resource]]s cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, magma as well as inferno atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno [[Orbit_Zone\|orbit zone]], while atmosphere density is found only on planets, not on [[moon]]s.

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"

Deantwo: /* Durability */ An item cannot be repaired currently.

2016-08-10T05:26:42Z

Durability: An item cannot be repaired currently.

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	=Durability=		=Durability=
	Commodities have '''condition''' factors. The '''maximum condition''' of a commodity is a measure of its overall durability; a commodity with a high maximum condition takes longer to wear out than a commodity with a low maximum condition. The current condition of a commodity is an indication of its state of repair. As a commodity wears down, its current condition is reduced. A commodity can be repaired before the current condition reaches zero, raising the current condition back to the maximum. When the current condition reaches zero, the commodity is irreparably broken and removed from play.		Commodities have '''condition''' factors. The '''maximum condition''' of a commodity is a measure of its overall durability; a commodity with a high maximum condition takes longer to wear out than a commodity with a low maximum condition. The current condition of a commodity is an indication of its state of repair. As a commodity wears down, its current condition is reduced. <strike>A commodity can be repaired before the current condition reaches zero, raising the current condition back to the maximum.</strike> When the current condition reaches zero, the commodity is irreparably broken and removed from play.

	=Quality=		=Quality=

Deantwo: /* Building Construction Materials */ Buildings don't require to be that TL, only the material.

2015-10-11T15:55:34Z

Building Construction Materials: Buildings don't require to be that TL, only the material.

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	! Material		! Material
	! Maximum Levels		! Maximum Levels
	! ~~Required~~ TL		! Material [[TL]]
	! Production		! Production
	\|-		\|-

Deantwo: Replaced lists with tables.

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 =Environmental Factors=
-These [[resource]]s cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, [[magma]] as well as Inferno Atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno zone, while atmosphere density is found only on planets, not on [[moon]]s.
+These environmental resources cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, magma as well as inferno atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno [[Orbit_Zone|orbit zone]], while atmosphere density is found only on planets, not on [[moon]]s.
-*[[Atmosphere Density]]
-*[[Frigid Atmosphere Density]]
+{| class="wikitable"
-*[[Inferno Atmosphere Density]]
+! Environmental
-*[[Lava in the Environment]]
+! Orbit Zone
-*[[Sunlight]]
+|-
-*[[Supercooled Liquid in the Environment]]
+| [[Atmosphere Density]]
-*[[Vegetation Density]]
+| Any
-*[[Water in the Environment]]
+|-
 =Building Construction Materials=
-Buildings are constructed of one of six basic materials, with other specific requirements added for various types of buildings. Each material allows a different maximum height.
+[[Building]]s are constructed of one of six basic materials, with other specific requirements added for various types of buildings. Each material allows a different maximum height.
-*[[Log]]: Allows up to a maximum of 1 level. Farmed from [[orchard]]s or gathered from [[Logging_Camp|logging camp]]s. Most basic building material.
+{| class="wikitable"
-*[[Lumber]]: Allows up to a maximum of 4 levels. Produced by processing logs in a [[Lumber_Mill|lumber mill]].
+! Material
-*[[Stone]]: Allows up to a maximum of 8 levels. Gathered from [[mine]]s.
+! Maximum Levels
-*[[Metal]]: Allows up to a maximum of 16 levels. Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.
+! Required TL
-*[[Magmium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 24 levels. Smelted from the material [[magmex]], which is gathered from inferno [[planet]]s that contain [[magma]] using [[Treatment_Plant|treatment plant]]s. A [[Technology|tech level]] 10 smelter and treatment plant must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.
+! Production
-*[[Vulcium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 32 levels. Smelted from the material [[vulcanite]], which is gathered from inferno planets using mines. A tech level 19 smelter and mine must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.
+|-
 =List of Commodities=

Deantwo: Minor fixes.

2015-10-11T14:54:42Z

Minor fixes.

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	Commodities, also known as ''items'' or ''resources'', are the basis for the entire economic system ~~in Shores of Hazeron~~. All man-made objects are constructed or manufactured using commodities, including buildings, vehicles and spacecraft.		Commodities, also known as ''items'' or ''resources'', are the basis for the entire economic system. All man-made objects are constructed or manufactured using commodities, including buildings, vehicles and spacecraft.

	* [[Buildings]] are constructed using commodities.		* [[Buildings]] are constructed using commodities.
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	* [[Spacecraft]] and [[vehicle]]s are manufactured using commodities.		* [[Spacecraft]] and [[vehicle]]s are manufactured using commodities.
	* Commodities are needed for fuel, ammunition, and repairs to vehicles, and spacecraft.		* Commodities are needed for fuel, ammunition, and repairs to vehicles, and spacecraft.
	* Player characters and [[citizen]] populations eat and drink food commodities to stay alive. People consume [[~~Air~~]] in harsh environments.		* Player characters and [[citizen]] populations eat and drink food commodities to stay alive. People consume [[air]] in harsh environments.

	Commodities are manufactured from other commodities or they are acquired from the environment. The chain of all commodity production begins with raw materials from the environment.		Commodities are manufactured from other commodities or they are acquired from the environment. The chain of all commodity production begins with raw materials from the environment.
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	=Quality=		=Quality=
	Commodities have a [[quality]] factor. The quality of environmental commodities is uniform across ~~eaach~~ [[Resource_Zone\|resource zone]] of a [[planet]]. For example, the quality of [[stone]] does not vary no matter where [[mine]]s are built in resource zone 1 on the same planet; however, the quality of stone will likely be different in another resource zone and on other planets.		Commodities have a [[quality]] factor. The quality of environmental commodities is uniform across each [[Resource_Zone\|resource zone]] of a [[planet]]. For example, the quality of [[stone]] does not vary no matter where [[mine]]s are built in resource zone 1 on the same planet; however, the quality of stone will likely be different in another resource zone and on other planets.

	The quality of manufactured commodities is based on the average of the qualities of the commodities consumed by the process. When calculating the average, farming processes include an additional quality factor that is determined by the resource zone in which the [[farm]] was built; the resource zone provides a quality factor for each different farming commodity that can be produced. For example, when farming [[eggs]], the quality of the resulting eggs is based on the quality of eggs for that resource zone and the quality of animal feed used. Farm animal ~~proesses~~ using ''pasture'', will use the ~~quaitly~~ of the resource zone's [[Vegetation_Density\|vegetation density]].		The quality of manufactured commodities is based on the average of the qualities of the commodities consumed by the process. When calculating the average, farming processes include an additional quality factor that is determined by the resource zone in which the [[farm]] was built; the resource zone provides a quality factor for each different farming commodity that can be produced. For example, when farming [[eggs]], the quality of the resulting eggs is based on the quality of eggs for that resource zone and the quality of animal feed used. Farm animal processes using ''pasture'', will use the quality of the resource zone's [[Vegetation_Density\|vegetation density]].

	The quality factor of all commodities ranges from 1 to 255, with 255 the best and 1 the worst.		The quality factor of all commodities ranges from 1 to 255, with 255 the best and 1 the worst.

	The quality determines the rate of failure of the commodity when it is used. A low quality tool will wear out faster than a high quality tool when it is [[use]]d. Commodities may fail when fetched from the city's inventory for construction or manufacturing. Each commodity that fails adds one unit of labor to the process before disintegrating.		The quality determines the rate of failure of the commodity when it is used. A low quality tool will wear out faster than a high quality tool when it is [[use]]d. Commodities may fail when fetched from the [[city]]'s inventory for construction or manufacturing. Each commodity that fails adds one unit of labor to the process before disintegrating.

	The quality affects the value of a commodity. Higher quality commodities are more expensive than lower quality commodities. When selling cargo, a prospective city might not be interested in buying low quality merchandise but they will usually offer a high price for good quality merchandise.		The quality affects the value of a commodity. Higher quality commodities are more expensive than lower quality commodities. When selling cargo, a prospective city might not be interested in buying low quality merchandise but they will usually offer a high price for good quality merchandise.

	=Environmental Factors=		=Environmental Factors=
	These ~~resources~~ cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, ~~Magma~~ as well as Inferno Atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno zone, while ~~[[Atmospheric Density]]~~ is found only on planets, not on ~~moons~~.		These [[resource]]s cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, [[magma]] as well as Inferno Atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno zone, while atmosphere density is found only on planets, not on [[moon]]s.
	*[[Atmosphere Density]]		*[[Atmosphere Density]]
	*[[Habitable Atmosphere]]		*[[Frigid Atmosphere Density]]
	*[[Frigid Atmosphere]]		*[[Inferno Atmosphere Density]]
	*[[Inferno Atmosphere]]		*[[Lava in the Environment]]
	*[[~~Magma~~]]
	*[[Sunlight]]		*[[Sunlight]]
	*[[Supercooled Liquid]]		*[[Supercooled Liquid in the Environment]]
	*[[Vegetation Density]]		*[[Vegetation Density]]
	*[[Water in the Environment]]		*[[Water in the Environment]]
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	*[[Stone]]: Allows up to a maximum of 8 levels. Gathered from [[mine]]s.		*[[Stone]]: Allows up to a maximum of 8 levels. Gathered from [[mine]]s.
	*[[Metal]]: Allows up to a maximum of 16 levels. Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.		*[[Metal]]: Allows up to a maximum of 16 levels. Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.
	*[[Magmium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 24 levels. Smelted from the material [[magmex]], which is gathered from inferno [[planet]]s that contain [[magma]] using [[Treatment_Plant\|treatment ~~plants~~]]. A [[Technology\|tech level]] 10 smelter and treatment plant must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.		*[[Magmium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 24 levels. Smelted from the material [[magmex]], which is gathered from inferno [[planet]]s that contain [[magma]] using [[Treatment_Plant\|treatment plant]]s. A [[Technology\|tech level]] 10 smelter and treatment plant must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.
	*[[Vulcium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 32 levels. Smelted from the material [[vulcanite]], which is gathered from inferno planets using mines. A tech level 19 smelter and mine must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.		*[[Vulcium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 32 levels. Smelted from the material [[vulcanite]], which is gathered from inferno planets using mines. A tech level 19 smelter and mine must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.

Deantwo: Fixed some links.

2015-10-03T21:59:44Z

Fixed some links.

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	=Environmental Factors=		=Environmental Factors=
	These resources cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[~~Worlds\|~~planet]] with the right conditions. For example, Magma as well as Inferno Atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno zone, while [[Atmospheric Density]] is found only on planets, not on moons.		These resources cannot be possessed, but they simply exist on a [[planet]] with the right conditions. For example, Magma as well as Inferno Atmosphere is found only on planets in the inferno zone, while [[Atmospheric Density]] is found only on planets, not on moons.
	*[[Atmosphere Density]]		*[[Atmosphere Density]]
	*[[Habitable Atmosphere]]		*[[Habitable Atmosphere]]
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	Buildings are constructed of one of six basic materials, with other specific requirements added for various types of buildings. Each material allows a different maximum height.		Buildings are constructed of one of six basic materials, with other specific requirements added for various types of buildings. Each material allows a different maximum height.

	*[[Log]]: Allows up to a maximum of 1 level. Farmed from [[~~Orchard\|orchards~~]] or gathered from [[Logging_Camp\|logging ~~camps~~]]. Most basic building material.		*[[Log]]: Allows up to a maximum of 1 level. Farmed from [[orchard]]s or gathered from [[Logging_Camp\|logging camp]]s. Most basic building material.
	*[[Lumber]]: Allows up to a maximum of 4 levels. Produced by processing logs in a [[Lumber_Mill\|lumber mill]].		*[[Lumber]]: Allows up to a maximum of 4 levels. Produced by processing logs in a [[Lumber_Mill\|lumber mill]].
	*[[Stone]]: Allows up to a maximum of 8 levels. Gathered from [[~~Mine\|mines~~]].		*[[Stone]]: Allows up to a maximum of 8 levels. Gathered from [[mine]]s.
	*[[Metal]]: Allows up to a maximum of 16 levels. Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.		*[[Metal]]: Allows up to a maximum of 16 levels. Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.
	*[[Magmium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 24 levels. Smelted from the material [[~~Magmex~~]], which is gathered from [[~~World\|inferno planets~~]] that contain [[magma]] using [[Treatment_Plant\|treatment plants]]. A [[Technology\|tech level]] 10 smelter and treatment plant must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.		*[[Magmium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 24 levels. Smelted from the material [[magmex]], which is gathered from inferno [[planet]]s that contain [[magma]] using [[Treatment_Plant\|treatment plants]]. A [[Technology\|tech level]] 10 smelter and treatment plant must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.
	*[[Vulcium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 32 levels. Smelted from the material [[~~Vulcanite~~]], which is gathered from ~~[[World\|~~inferno planets]] using mines. A ~~[[Technology\|~~tech level]] 19 smelter and mine must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.		*[[Vulcium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 32 levels. Smelted from the material [[vulcanite]], which is gathered from inferno planets using mines. A tech level 19 smelter and mine must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.

	=List of Commodities=		=List of Commodities=

Deantwo: I need to read this through again.

2015-09-11T09:57:08Z

I need to read this through again.

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	* [[Buildings]] are constructed using commodities.		* [[Buildings]] are constructed using commodities.
	* Buildings use commodities in their manufacturing processes.		* Buildings use commodities in their manufacturing processes.
	* [[Spacecraft]] and [[~~vehicles~~]] are manufactured using commodities.		* [[Spacecraft]] and [[vehicle]]s are manufactured using commodities.
	* Commodities are needed for fuel, ammunition, and repairs to vehicles, and spacecraft.		* Commodities are needed for fuel, ammunition, and repairs to vehicles, and spacecraft.
	* Player characters and [[citizen]] populations eat and drink food commodities to stay alive. People consume [[Air]] in harsh environments.		* Player characters and [[citizen]] populations eat and drink food commodities to stay alive. People consume [[Air]] in harsh environments.
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	=Quality=		=Quality=
	Commodities have a [[quality]] factor. The quality of environmental commodities is uniform across ~~each~~ [[resource zone]] of a planet. For example, the quality of stone does not vary no matter where ~~mines~~ are built in resource zone 1 on the same planet; however, the quality of stone will likely be different in another resource zone and on other planets.		Commodities have a [[quality]] factor. The quality of environmental commodities is uniform across eaach [[Resource_Zone\|resource zone]] of a [[planet]]. For example, the quality of [[stone]] does not vary no matter where [[mine]]s are built in resource zone 1 on the same planet; however, the quality of stone will likely be different in another resource zone and on other planets.

	The quality of manufactured commodities is based on the average of the qualities of the commodities consumed by the process. When calculating the average, ~~Farming~~ processes include an additional quality factor that is determined by the resource zone in which the farm was built; the resource zone provides a quality factor for each different farming commodity that can be produced. For example, when ~~growing grapes~~, the quality of the resulting ~~grapes~~ is based on the quality of ~~the water, the sunlight, and a grape quality factor~~ for ~~the~~ resource zone~~. Consequently different farm products are not~~ the ~~same~~ quality~~; grapes~~ will ~~have a different quality than vegetables, beans or fruit. If~~ the ~~quality was based only on sunlight and water, all produce from~~ the ~~same~~ resource zone ~~would be the same quality~~.		The quality of manufactured commodities is based on the average of the qualities of the commodities consumed by the process. When calculating the average, farming processes include an additional quality factor that is determined by the resource zone in which the [[farm]] was built; the resource zone provides a quality factor for each different farming commodity that can be produced. For example, when farming [[eggs]], the quality of the resulting eggs is based on the quality of eggs for that resource zone and the quality of animal feed used. Farm animal proesses using ''pasture'', will use the quaitly of the resource zone's [[Vegetation_Density\|vegetation density]].

	The quality factor of all commodities ranges from 1 to 255, with 255 the best and 1 the worst.		The quality factor of all commodities ranges from 1 to 255, with 255 the best and 1 the worst.
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	*[[Stone]]: Allows up to a maximum of 8 levels. Gathered from [[Mine\|mines]].		*[[Stone]]: Allows up to a maximum of 8 levels. Gathered from [[Mine\|mines]].
	*[[Metal]]: Allows up to a maximum of 16 levels. Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.		*[[Metal]]: Allows up to a maximum of 16 levels. Produced by smelting [[ore]] at a [[smelter]]. Ore, in turn, is gathered from mines.
	*[[Magmium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 24 levels. Smelted from the material [[Magmex]], which is gathered from [[~~Worlds~~\|inferno planets]] that contain [[magma]] using [[~~Treatment Plant~~\|treatment plants]]. A [[Technology\|tech level]] 10 smelter and treatment plant must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.		*[[Magmium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 24 levels. Smelted from the material [[Magmex]], which is gathered from [[World\|inferno planets]] that contain [[magma]] using [[Treatment_Plant\|treatment plants]]. A [[Technology\|tech level]] 10 smelter and treatment plant must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.
	*[[Vulcium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 32 levels. Smelted from the material [[Vulcanite]], which is gathered from [[~~Worlds~~\|inferno planets]] using mines. A [[Technology\|tech level]] 19 smelter and mine must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.		*[[Vulcium]]: Allows up to a maximum of 32 levels. Smelted from the material [[Vulcanite]], which is gathered from [[World\|inferno planets]] using mines. A [[Technology\|tech level]] 19 smelter and mine must be used to gather and process the requisite materials.

	=List of Commodities=		=List of Commodities=