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− | ''(For layering armor, see | + | ''(For layering armor, see {{L|Armor#Size, Permit, and layering armor|Armor:Size, Permit, and layering armor}})'' |
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− | There are four '''layers of stone''' in Dwarf Fortress. Each has different types of | + | There are four '''layers of stone''' in Dwarf Fortress. Each has different types of of {{L|ore}} and {{L|gems}} available. Layers are extremely important in site selection because it determines what {{L|metals}} there are to work with. Layers also help in determining where to begin {{L|exploratory mining}} depending on what is needed for the fortress. |
== Sedimentary == | == Sedimentary == | ||
− | {{main|Sedimentary layer|l1 = Sedimentary layer}} | + | {{main|40d:Sedimentary layer|l1 = Sedimentary layer}} |
− | Appears in a lighter shade on the embark menu. Often includes | + | Appears in a lighter shade on the embark menu. Often includes {{L|coal}}, {{L|iron}} {{L|ore}}, and all but one of the {{L|flux}} {{L|stones}}, all the components for making {{L|steel}}. Never found in the same {{L|biome}} as igneous extrusive. Full to the brim with <s>solid sexiness</s> valuable and useful deposits. Only place to find {{L|bituminous coal}} and {{L|lignite}}, and {{L|iron}} {{L|ore}} in {{L|large clusters}} ({{L|magnetite}}). Good choice for {{L|Exploratory mining}}. |
== Metamorphic == | == Metamorphic == | ||
− | {{main|Metamorphic layer|l1 = Metamorphic layer}} | + | {{main|40d:Metamorphic layer|l1 = Metamorphic layer}} |
− | Contains a small variety of ores, but tends to be rich in gems. Includes | + | Contains a small variety of ores, but tends to be rich in gems. Includes {{L|marble}}, the only non-{{L|Sedimentary}} {{L|flux}}. If there are no {{L|flux}} {{L|sedimentary}} layers Metamorphics can be useful in the early stages but the lack of weapon quality {{L|ore}} (besides {{L|copper}} and {{L|silver}}) make it a poor choice for full scale {{L|Exploratory mining}} in the early game. |
== Igneous extrusive == | == Igneous extrusive == | ||
− | {{main|Igneous extrusive layer|l1 = Igneous extrusive layer}} | + | {{main|40d:Igneous extrusive layer|l1 = Igneous extrusive layer}} |
− | Appears in a darker shade on the embark menu. It is likely to include | + | Appears in a darker shade on the embark menu. It is likely to include {{L|obsidian}} and metal {{L|ores}}. It also indicates a good chance of <s>liquid sexiness</s> {{L|magma}} being present in some form or another. Never found in the same {{L|biome}} as sedimentary. Igneous extrusive layers can contain {{L|veins}} of {{L|Hematite}}, an ore of {{L|iron}}. |
== Igneous intrusive == | == Igneous intrusive == | ||
− | {{main|Igneous intrusive layer|l1 = Igneous intrusive layer}} | + | {{main|40d:Igneous intrusive layer|l1 = Igneous intrusive layer}} |
− | Like extrusive, also often contains <s>liquid sexiness</s> | + | Like extrusive, also often contains <s>liquid sexiness</s> {{L|magma}}, but farther down typically. |
Often contains gold or copper ore. | Often contains gold or copper ore. | ||
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=== Soil === | === Soil === | ||
− | {{main|Soil|l1 = Soil}} | + | {{main|40d:Soil|l1 = Soil}} |
− | When soil is present, it will always be the top layer or two, above any stone layers. Appears in brown on the embark menu. Useful for growing | + | When soil is present, it will always be the top layer or two, above any stone layers. Appears in brown on the embark menu. Useful for growing {{L|crops}} and storage, but provides no rock for building. |
=== Aquifer === | === Aquifer === | ||
− | {{main|Aquifer|l1 = Aquifer}} | + | {{main|40d:Aquifer|l1 = Aquifer}} |
An aquifer is not a separate layer, but overlaps one or more layers of stone. When viewing the layers on the embark menu, it is indicated by a line of tildes(~) next to the layer(s) involved. This layer of water-generating stone can be used as a water source, but also can be a potential barrier to all layers below it. | An aquifer is not a separate layer, but overlaps one or more layers of stone. When viewing the layers on the embark menu, it is indicated by a line of tildes(~) next to the layer(s) involved. This layer of water-generating stone can be used as a water source, but also can be a potential barrier to all layers below it. | ||
− | '''See Also:''' | + | '''See Also:''' {{L|Stone}} |
{{Category|World}} | {{Category|World}} | ||
{{Category|Stone Layers| }} | {{Category|Stone Layers| }} |