Create: Bio-Chemical Genetics & Fermentation

Mod ID: create_biochemical · Author: Pedro Arthur · License: MIT

Minecraft 1.21.1 NeoForge

Bring biology into the factory. Ferment organic materials, engineer plant genetics, separate biochemical compounds, and turn living processes into industrial production chains.

What is this?

Create: Bio-Chemical Genetics & Fermentation introduces industrial biotechnology to Create. Build kinetic fermentation vats, process organic materials into useful biochemical fluids, and use genetic serums to develop specialized crops and trees. High-speed centrifuges separate complex mixtures, while Catalyst Injectors accelerate chemical processing. However, biological production requires careful management: excessive pressure, toxic sludge, and uncontrolled bio-gas can make your factory a dangerous place.

Features

Kinetic Fermentation VatA modular industrial tank for processing organic materials.

• Ferments organic items and fluids into:
• Bio-Ethanol
• Acidic Enzymes
• Biochemical Broth
• Requires a Vat Stirrer installed above it.
• Operating speed: 4–48 RPM.
• Up to 27 adjacent vats can operate as one connected structure.
• An active Blaze Burner next to the vat accelerates fermentation.

Pressure and Biological Hazards

Fermentation produces Pressurized Bio-Gas as a byproduct.

• Above 85% pressure, the vat starts making warning noises.
• At 100% pressure, the vat ruptures.
• A ruptured vat spills Toxic Sludge into the surrounding area.

Proper gas management is essential for large fermentation installations.

Vat Stirrer

• Installed above a Kinetic Fermentation Vat.
• Mechanically mixes the biological culture.
• Requires rotational power between 4 and 48 RPM.
• Above 48 RPM, excessive mechanical shear kills bacteria and can destroy the current batch.

Pressure Relief Valve

Keep fermentation pressure under control.

• Automatically releases bio-gas when tank pressure exceeds 60%.
• Place a Blaze Burner at the outlet to safely burn the released gas.
• Without a Blaze Burner, raw bio-gas poisons everything within 4 blocks.
• Redstone power locks the valve.

Toxic Sludge

The dangerous residue of ruptured fermentation vats.

• Dries out nearby crops.
• Corrodes shafts and gears.
• Poisons entities that pass through it.
• Gradually dries up over time.

Avoid spills near valuable machinery and agricultural installations.

Mechanical Centrifuge

Separate biochemical mixtures through high-speed rotation.

• Requires 128+ RPM.
• Separates materials according to density.
• Converts Biochemical Broth into Genetic Serums.
• Lightweight fluids exit through the fluid tank and can be collected using pipes.
• Dense solid materials exit through item slots and can be collected using Funnels and Chutes.
• Higher RPM increases processing speed.
• Requires significant stress capacity.

The centrifuge also provides additional processing possibilities for materials from other addons.

Gene Splice Deployer

Bring genetic engineering to automated agriculture.

• Requires 16+ RPM.
• Injects genetic serums into seeds and saplings.
• Targets items on a conveyor belt or Depot positioned 2 blocks below.
• Consumes 100 mB of the appropriate serum per item.

Three specialized genetic modifications are available:

Growth Serum

• Produces Vigorous Wheat.
• Grows 3× faster than regular wheat.

Latex Serum

• Produces Rubber Tree saplings.

Pyro Serum

• Produces fire-resistant Emberbark saplings.

Catalyst Injector

An accessory that connects to Create Basin fluid systems.

• Automatically doses Acidic Enzymes into Basin mixtures.
• Allows the Mechanical Mixer to finish recipes approximately 3× faster, even at low RPM.
• Makes the Basin count as one additional heat level.

A useful upgrade for compact biochemical processing installations.

New Trees

Rubber Tree

• Standing trunks produce latex.
• Right-click or use a Deployer to collect Raw Latex.
• Process Raw Latex using a Mechanical Press to produce Rubber Sheets.

Emberbark

• Introduces a specialized fireproof wood.
• Its wood never burns, including when exposed to lava.

Items and Materials

Additional items include:

• Yeast Culture
• Gene Sample
• Splicing Needle
• Vigorous Wheat Seeds
• Buckets for all introduced fluids.

How it fits with Create

Bio-Chemical Genetics & Fermentation uses Create’s mechanical and fluid infrastructure to automate biological production.

• Fluids: Fermentation products, Genetic Serums, and other biochemical fluids integrate with Create Pipes, Pumps, and Tanks.
• Rotation: Vat Stirrers and Mechanical Centrifuges use rotational power.
• Stress Units: High-speed centrifuges require significant stress capacity, making factory power management important.
• Processing: Catalyst Injectors enhance Mechanical Mixer processing, while Mechanical Presses process Raw Latex into Rubber Sheets.
• Automation: Gene Splice Deployers work with Create belts and Depots, enabling automated genetic modification.
• Heat: Blaze Burners accelerate fermentation and provide safe bio-gas disposal when connected to Pressure Relief Valves.
• Contraptions: The addon uses Create’s automation infrastructure to integrate biological processing into larger industrial production lines.

Learn in game

Every complex block includes a complete Ponder scene, and the mod has its own dedicated Ponder category.

• Hold W while hovering over an item to open its Ponder instructions.
• Learn how to assemble fermentation systems, control pressure, operate centrifuges, and perform genetic modifications.
• Hold Shift to reveal additional Create-style tooltip information.

Configuration

The mod includes three configuration categories:

• Client: visual and interface settings.
• Common: general biochemical mechanics and gameplay settings.
• Server: server-side behavior and balance settings.

These options allow configuration of gameplay behavior and biological hazards.

Compatibility

Bio-Chemical Genetics & Fermentation works independently and includes integrations with other addons in the series:

• Create: Subterranean Geodes: the Mechanical Centrifuge can separate Ore Slurry into nuggets, providing another way to process underground resources.
• Create: Thermodynamics & Heat Conduction: Thermal Radiators and Copper Heat Pipes can heat fermentation tanks. Extremely hot blocks can also ignite Pressurized Bio-Gas.
• Create: Kinetic Metallurgy & Alloy Casting: Acidic Enzymes interact with Metal Slag, allowing recovery of nuggets.

These integrations connect biological processing, metallurgy, mining, and thermal engineering into a larger industrial ecosystem.

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.21.1
• NeoForge 21.1.200+
• Create 6.0.10+

Modpacks

Feel free to include Create: Bio-Chemical Genetics & Fermentation in your modpacks! Modpack authors are welcome to use it freely under the MIT License. Credit to Pedro Arthur is appreciated.

🇧🇷 Resumo em português

O Create: Bio-Chemical Genetics & Fermentation adiciona fermentação industrial, bioquímica e engenharia genética. Produza soros, modifique sementes, cultive árvores especiais, separe misturas com centrífugas e automatize processos biológicos. Gerencie pressão e resíduos tóxicos para evitar acidentes.