Gendustry Mod — Guide
Genetic Manipulation
Genetic manipulation in Gendustry revolves around the 13 chromosomes that define a Forestry organism.
The 13 Bee Chromosomes
- Species: The breed of the bee.
- Speed: Production rate (e.g., Fastest, Slowest).
- Lifespan: How long the queen lives.
- Fertility: Number of drones produced per cycle.
- Flower Provider: Type of flowers required.
- Territory: Range of the bee's effect.
- Effect: Special abilities (e.g., Poison, Regeneration, Aggressive).
- Temperature Tolerance: Resistance to heat/cold.
- Humidity Tolerance: Resistance to damp/arid conditions.
- Diurnal: Ability to work during the day.
- Nocturnal: Ability to work at night.
- Tolerant Flyer: Ability to work in rain/thunder.
- Cave Dwelling: Ability to work underground without sky access.
Process Flow
- Sampling: Use the Genetic Sampler to get specific traits from drones.
- Template Creation: Combine a Genetic Template with Gene Samples in a crafting grid to build a master blueprint.
- Imprinting: Use the Genetic Imprinter to apply that blueprint to a Princess and a Drone to stabilize the line.
Upgrades and Covers
Upgrades are installed into the Industrial Apiary to modify its behavior. Most upgrades increase power consumption.
Apiary Upgrades
| Upgrade | Effect | Max Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Automatically moves offspring back to input slots. | 1 |
| Production | Increases item production by 20% per card. | 8 |
| Lifespan | Increases or decreases queen lifespan. | 4 |
| Climate (Cooler/Heater) | Lowers/Raises temperature by 25% per card. | 8 |
| Humidity (Dryer/Humidifier) | Lowers/Raises humidity by 25% per card. | 8 |
| Biome Emulation | Forces the apiary to act as a specific biome (Hell, Desert, etc.). | 1 |
| Genetic Stabilizer | Prevents Ignoble bees from dying out. | 1 |
| Open Sky | Allows bees to work without direct sky access. | 1 |
| Seal | Allows bees to work in rain. | 1 |
| Light | Allows bees to work at night. | 1 |
Machine Covers
Covers can be applied to the sides of Gendustry machines to add utility. * Import Cover: Automatically pulls items from adjacent inventories. * Eject Cover: Automatically pushes items to adjacent inventories or pipes. * Error Sensor Cover: (Industrial Apiary only) Emits a redstone signal if the apiary has an error (e.g., "No Flowers").
Machines
Gendustry machines are the core of the mod. They generally require power (RF/EU/MJ) and often consume Genetics Labware to operate.
Industrial Apiary
The Industrial Apiary is a powered alternative to the Forestry Alveary. It features four upgrade slots and a built-in 9-slot inventory for products. Unlike standard apiaries, it does not use frames; instead, its stats are modified by installed Upgrade Cards.
Mutagen Producer
Converts solid materials into Mutagen fluid. It is most efficient when using blocks rather than dusts. | Input Item | Mutagen Produced (mB) | |:--- |:--- | | Redstone Dust | 100 | | Redstone Block | 900 | | Glowstone Dust | 200 | | Glowstone Block | 800 | | Uranium (IC2) | 500 - 4500 |
Mutatron & Advanced Mutatron
Used to force mutations between two species. * Mutatron: Requires a Princess, a Drone, and Mutagen. It produces a Queen of a random possible mutation. * Advanced Mutatron: Allows the player to select the specific mutation result from a list of possibilities.
Genetic Sampler
Consumes a bee, tree sapling, or butterfly and a Blank Gene Sample to extract one random genetic trait (allele) into a Gene Sample. The organism is destroyed in the process.
Genetic Imprinter
Takes a Genetic Template and applies all its stored traits to a Princess, Drone, or Sapling. This allows for the creation of "Super Bees" with perfect traits (e.g., Fastest Speed, Maximum Fertility).
DNA Extractor & Protein Liquifier
- DNA Extractor: Converts unwanted bees/saplings into Liquid DNA.
- Protein Liquifier: Converts raw meat (Beef, Pork, Chicken) into Liquid Protein.
Genetic Replicator
Uses Liquid DNA, Liquid Protein, and a full Genetic Template (13/13 traits) to clone a new organism. Note: Bees created this way are always of Ignoble stock.
Tools and Items
Industrial Grafter
A powered version of the Forestry Grafter. It has a 100% sapling drop rate and can break leaves in a 3x3x3 or 5x5x5 area. It stores 1,000,000 RF.
Scooporator MX200 Turbo
A powered scoop that never breaks. * Left-Click: Functions as a standard scoop. * Shift + Right-Click: Picks up a wild hive as a block (consumes significantly more energy).
Pollen Collection Kit
A single-use item used to collect pollen from tree leaves for advanced arboriculture. Crafted with Genetics Labware, paper, and string.
Genetics Labware
A consumable item required by most Gendustry machines for genetic processing. Crafted using Diamonds and Glass Panes (yields 16 per craft).
Recipes and Components
Most Gendustry machines share common high-tier components:
- Bee Receptacle: Weighted Pressure Plate (Gold), Redstone, Bronze, and Glass.
- Power Module: Gold Ingots, Pistons, and Bronze Gears.
- Genetics Processor: Diamonds, Redstone, Ender Pearl, and Nether Quartz.
- Environmental Processor: Lapis Lazuli, Gold Ingot, Redstone, and Nether Quartz.
- Upgrade Frame: Tin Ingots, Gold Nuggets, and Redstone.