Overview#
Genetics Reborn is a complete remake of the classic 1.7.10 mod Advanced Genetics. It introduces a complex system of genetic engineering, allowing players to harvest biological samples from various entities, process them through a series of high-tech machines, and ultimately rewrite their own genetic code.
By mastering the science of genetics, you can grant yourself abilities like creative flight, fire immunity, and extreme strength, or create specialized livestock, such as fire-proof horses or sheep that grow emeralds. The mod uses Redstone Flux (RF) or Forge Energy (FE) to power its machinery and integrates seamlessly with other tech mods.
Getting Started: The Genetic Process#
To begin your journey into genetic engineering, you must follow a specific sequence of biological processing. Each step requires a specialized machine and power.
- Collection: Use a Metal Scraper on a mob to collect Organic Matter.
- Analysis: Place Organic Matter into a Cell Analyzer to produce Cells.
- Extraction: Put Cells into a DNA Extractor to obtain DNA Helices (Encrypted).
- Decryption: Use a DNA Decrypter to identify the gene within the helix.
- Splitting: If you have a helix with multiple genes, use a DNA Splitter to isolate the one you want.
- Combination: Combine a Plasmid with your desired Gene in a DNA Combiner.
- Infusion: Use a Plasmid Infuser to increase the gene count on the plasmid until it is "Complete."
- Preparation: Extract your own blood using a Syringe, then clean it in a Blood Purifier.
- Injection: Combine the Pure Blood Syringe and the Complete Plasmid in a Plasmid Injector.
- Final Purification: Purify the modified syringe one last time before right-clicking to inject the genes into yourself.
Machines#
All machines in Genetics Reborn require RF/FE power to operate. They can be upgraded with Overclockers to increase processing speed at the cost of higher power consumption.
| Machine | Function | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Analyzer | Converts Organic Matter into specialized Cells. | |
| DNA Extractor | Extracts DNA Helices from Cells. | |
| DNA Decrypter | Decodes encrypted DNA Helices to reveal their traits. | |
| DNA Splitter | Separates a DNA Helix into its component genes. | |
| DNA Combiner | Attaches a specific gene to a blank Plasmid. | |
| Plasmid Infuser | Uses DNA Helices to "charge" a Plasmid to its maximum capacity. | |
| Blood Purifier | Removes contaminants from blood syringes to prevent death upon injection. | |
| Plasmid Injector | Transfers the genetic data from a Complete Plasmid into a Blood Syringe. | |
| Incubator | Uses Nutrient Solution to grow more Cells or Organic Matter over time. | |
| Cloning Machine | Uses a complete DNA Helix to spawn a new instance of that mob. | |
| DNA Replicator | Creates copies of DNA Helices or Plasmids. |
Genes and Abilities#
Genes are the core of the mod. Each gene provides a specific buff or utility. Some genes can be applied to other mobs to change their behavior.
Standard Genes
| Gene | Source Mob | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | Ghast, Bat, Ender Dragon | Grants creative-style flight. |
| Fire Proof | Blaze, Magma Cube | Immunity to fire and lava damage. |
| Water Breathing | Squid, Guardian | Breathe underwater indefinitely. |
| Strength | Polar Bear, Wither | Increases melee attack damage. |
| Speed | Horse, Ocelot | Increases movement speed. |
| Regeneration | Witch, Ghast | Slowly restores health over time. |
| Resistance | Iron Golem | Reduces incoming damage. |
| Night Vision | Bat, Spider | See clearly in the dark. |
| Jump Boost | Rabbit, Horse | Increases jump height. |
| No Fall Damage | Chicken | Immunity to all fall damage. |
| Teleport | Enderman | Allows short-range teleportation (keybind). |
| More Hearts | Iron Golem | Adds extra health rows to the player. |
| Item Attraction | Enderman | Pulls nearby items toward the player. |
| XP Attraction | Experience Orb | Pulls nearby XP orbs toward the player. |
| Scare Creepers | Ocelot | Creepers will run away from the player. |
Utility & Fun Genes
- Milky: Allows the player to be milked with a bucket.
- Wooly: Allows the player to be sheared for wool.
- Meaty: Dropping meat upon death (or when sheared in some versions).
- Eat Grass: Allows the player to restore hunger by right-clicking grass blocks.
- Emerald Heart: Mobs (like Villagers) have a chance to drop emeralds on death.
- Explosive Exit: Creates an explosion at the location of the player's death.
Mutations & Viral Agents
In later versions of 1.12.2 (v1.15+), the mod introduced Mutations (powerful combined genes) and Viral Agents (negative genes used for PvP or mob debuffing). Mutations often require multiple base genes to be present in the DNA before they can be activated.
Items and Tools#
Tools
- Metal Scraper: The primary tool for collecting Organic Matter. It has high durability and is required for most mobs.
- Glass Scraper: A cheaper, lower-durability alternative to the metal version.
- Syringe: Used to draw blood from the player or mobs. Right-click and hold to use. Warning: Drawing blood causes a brief blindness effect.
- Gene Checker: A handheld device that, when right-clicked, lists all genes currently active in the player's DNA.
Components
- Organic Matter: Raw biological samples (e.g., "Organic Matter: Cow").
- Cells: Processed biological material used for DNA extraction.
- DNA Helix: A strand of DNA containing specific genetic traits.
- Plasmid: A circular DNA molecule used as a carrier for genes during the injection process.
- Anti-Plasmid: Used to remove specific genes from a player or mob.
- Overclocker Upgrade: Can be stacked in machines to significantly increase speed.
- Dragon Health Crystal: A rare item required for the Ender Dragon Health gene.
Mechanics and Configuration#
Power System
Genetics Reborn machines consume RF/FE. If no power mod is installed, the mod provides a basic Coal Generator to get started. Most machines consume roughly 20-50 RF/t by default, but this increases exponentially with Overclockers.
Blood Safety
Injecting yourself with Contaminated Blood (raw blood taken directly from a syringe) will result in immediate death. Always process syringes in the Blood Purifier before and after adding plasmids.
Gene Sharing
By default, you can inject genes into other mobs using a Metal Syringe. This allows for the creation of "Super Mobs," such as sheep that cannot be killed by fire or cows that move at high speeds. This feature can be disabled in the config file to improve server performance.
Commands
Admins can use the following commands to manage genetics:
/geneticsreborn list <player>: Lists all genes a player has./geneticsreborn add <player> <gene>: Manually adds a gene to a player./geneticsreborn remove <player> <gene>: Removes a specific gene./geneticsreborn removeall <player>: Wipes all genetic modifications from a player.
