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Environmental Core (EnviroCore) is the central library and resource mod for the Environmental series of mods, most notably Environmental Tech. It serves as the backbone for progression, containing all the base materials, crystals, and specialized machinery required to build and upgrade advanced multiblock structures.

The mod introduces a tiered progression system based on unique crystals, ranging from Litherite to Aethium. It also provides the functional machines—the Assembler, Memory Programmer, and Lens Grinder—which are used to process these materials into functional components. Without Environmental Core, the higher-level technological mods in the series cannot function, as it defines the crafting logic and component requirements for all associated multiblocks.

The progression of the Environmental series is defined by six tiers of crystals. These crystals are used to craft Structure Frames, Interconnects, and specialized components for machines.

Crystal Tiers

Mica

Mica is a vital mineral resource used in the construction of Interconnects and Structure Panels. Unlike crystals, which can be crafted or mined, Mica is primarily obtained as a byproduct of Void Resource Miners. It appears as a flat, flaky grey material and is essential for transitioning from early-game to mid-game Environmental Tech components.

Interconnects

Interconnects act as the "glue" for advanced recipes. Each tier of crystal has a corresponding Interconnect (e.g., Litherite Interconnect, Erodium Interconnect). These are crafted using crystals, Mica, and gold or redstone, depending on the tier.

Environmental Core adds three primary machines that use Forge Energy (FE) to process materials. These machines are required to create the items used in the larger multiblock structures of the Environmental series.

Assembler

The Assembler is the most critical machine in the mod. It is used to craft and upgrade many items and blocks that are too complex for a standard crafting table. It features a specialized GUI where players place ingredients to assemble high-tier components.

• Function: Crafting Tier 1-6 Structure Frames, specialized components, and upgrading existing parts.
• Customization: Supports JSON-based datapacks for adding or modifying recipes.

Memory Programmer

The Memory Programmer is used to write data onto Flash Memory items. Many advanced machines in the Environmental series require specific programmed instructions to operate.

• Function: Consumes energy to turn a blank Flash Memory into a Programmed Flash Memory (e.g., a Miner Program or a Solar Program).
• Usage: Place a blank Flash Memory in the input slot and select the desired program from the interface.

Lens Grinder

The Lens Grinder is a specialized machine that converts raw crystals into functional Lenses. These lenses are used in Void Miners to focus the laser beam or filter specific types of resources.

• Function: Consumes energy to grind crystals (like Litherite or Ionite) into Lenses.
• Lenses: Different crystals produce different lenses, which can affect the properties of the laser they are installed in.

While Environmental Core does not contain the full multiblock machines (like the Void Miner), it provides the essential building blocks used to construct them.

Structure Frames

Structure Frames are the skeleton of every multiblock in the series. They must match the tier of the machine being built (e.g., a Tier 4 Void Miner requires Tier 4 Structure Frames).

• Tier 1: Litherite Structure Frame
• Tier 2: Erodium Structure Frame
• Tier 3: Kyronite Structure Frame
• Tier 4: Pladium Structure Frame
• Tier 5: Ionite Structure Frame
• Tier 6: Aethium Structure Frame

Structure Panels

Structure Panels serve as the outer casing or "skin" of multiblock structures. They are generally crafted using Mica and iron or steel, providing the structural integrity needed for high-energy operations.

Connectors

Connectors are specialized blocks that allow for the transfer of items, fluids, or energy into and out of a multiblock structure. They are integrated into the frame of the machine during construction.

Beyond crystals and blocks, the mod adds several utility items necessary for machine operation.

Energy System

All machines in Environmental Core operate on Forge Energy (FE). They are compatible with most major tech mods (such as Mekanism, Thermal Expansion, or Immersive Engineering). Machines have internal buffers and will consume energy at a constant rate while processing recipes.

Datapack Integration

Environmental Core is designed with high modifiability. Server owners and modpack creators can add custom recipes for the Assembler, Lens Grinder, and Memory Programmer using standard Minecraft JSON datapacks.

• Assembler Recipes: Located in data/envirocore/recipes/assembler/
• Lens Grinder Recipes: Located in data/envirocore/recipes/lens_grinder/
• Memory Programmer Recipes: Located in data/envirocore/recipes/memory_programmer/

Tiered Progression

Progression is strictly linear. To obtain Tier 2 materials (Erodium), you generally need a Tier 1 machine (Litherite-based) to process the necessary components. This ensures a balanced growth curve where players must master each tier before moving to the next.

Environmental Core is a technical library and utility mod; it does not add any new mobs, creatures, biomes, or dimensions to the game. All resources introduced by the mod are obtained through crafting, processing in the mod's machines, or via the resource-gathering multiblocks found in the associated Environmental Tech mod.