HBM's Nuclear Tech Modernized

 *** > **Status:** Pre-Alpha > **Minecraft Version:** 1.20.1 > **Mod ID:** `hbm_m` *** # [Join our Discord server!](https://discord.gg/f2BhvzG6CS) [](https://moddex.gg/mod/hbms-nuclear-tech-modernized) ## ⚠️ Warning > **This mod is in pre-alpha stage.** **DO NOT use it in your important worlds!** Bugs, crashes, and mod incompatibilities are possible. Report issues at [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Raptor324/HBM-Modernized/issues) *** ## About the Mod A modern reimagining of the legendary HBM's Nuclear Tech Mod for Minecraft 1.20.1. Nuclear technologies, radiation, advanced weaponry, and industrial automation with a rewritten codebase and improved architecture.  ### SavageVegeta's explosives review! *** ## ⚡ Key Features **Radiation System:** realistic irradiation mechanics with chunk-based spread, player accumulation, and dangerous effects **Nuclear Bombs:** advanced raycast crater generation system based on block blast resistance **Industrial Automation:** multiblock machines for resource processing and energy production **Advanced Equipment:** armor and tools with unique perks and modifiers **Energy System:** generation, storage, and transmission of electricity between machines **Hazard System:** includes radioactivity, pyrophoricity, explosiveness, and more *** ## 🏭 Industry and Machines ### Multiblock Structures Craft complex industrial machines consisting of multiple blocks for efficient resource processing. **Assembly Machines:** two varieties for crafting automation and component production, with an advanced recipe and template system  **Press:** creating materials under pressure  **Wood-Burning Generator:** primary energy source in the early game  ### Energy System A complete system for generating, storing, and transmitting electricity to power industrial machines. **Generators:** various methods of obtaining energy from wood to radioactive fuel **Energy Storage:** accumulators for electricity backup **Cables:** energy transmission between devices  *** ## 🛠️ Materials and Resources ### Metallurgy Dozens of new ingots and metal blocks for crafting advanced equipment. **Radioactive Materials:** uranium, plutonium, polonium, and many others for nuclear technologies **Advanced Alloys:** special materials for powerful equipment **Ores:** new ore types with world generation  **Creative Tabs:** Blocks | Consumables | Fuel | Tools | Machines | Ores | Resources | Parts | Templates | Weapons   *** ## ⚔️ Equipment and Gear ### Armor with Perks Advanced armor sets with unique modifiers and abilities. **Perk System:** upgrade armor through the modification table to gain special effects **Radiation Protection:** special sets for working with hazardous materials   ### Tools Powerful tools with unique resource mining mechanics. **Vein Miner:** mines entire ore veins at once **Advanced Tools:** increased efficiency and durability **Weapons:** swords and axes from various materials, as well as several types of grenades  *** ## ☢️ Radiation System Realistic irradiation mechanics affecting gameplay and the surrounding world. ### Irradiation Mechanics **Radiation Accumulation:** from the environment and radioactive items in inventory **Chunk-based Spread:** radiation spreads and slowly dissipates over time **Irradiation Effects:** blindness, confusion, weakness, hunger, poisoning, and death at critical doses ### World Impact **Block Mutations:** grass and foliage transform into dead variants at high radiation levels **Radioactive Blocks:** emit radiation into surrounding chunks  ### Measuring Devices **Geiger Counter:** precise radiation measurement with sound accompaniment and HUD indication **Dosimeter:** simple device for quick radiation level assessment ### Hazard System **Explosiveness:** don't throw gunpowder and dynamite into fire, or there might be a boom  **Radioactivity:** corresponding items and blocks emit radiation **Pyrophoricity:** don't handle this without fire protection *** ## 🎮 Game Systems ### Commands `/hbm_m rad` - manage player radiation level (add/remove/clear) ### Settings Deep integration with Cloth Config API for fine-tuning mod parameters. *** ## 📦 Installation **Requirements:** * Minecraft 1.20.1 * Forge 1.20.1 * [Cloth Config API v1.11.136+](https://modrinth.com/mod/cloth-config/changelog?g=1.20.1) **Steps:** 1. Download the latest version from [Versions](https://modrinth.com/mod/hbms-nuclear-tech-modernized/versions) 2. Install Cloth Config API for version 1.20.1 3. Place both `.jar` files in the `mods` folder 4. Launch Minecraft with Forge 1.20.1 *** ## ⚠️ Known Issues **Pre-alpha version:** expect bugs, incomplete features, and possible world corruption **Compatibility:** not tested with most mods, conflicts are possible **Crafting:** some recipes are missing, survival is temporarily unavailable Report issues at [Issues](https://github.com/Raptor324/HBM-Modernized/issues) with detailed descriptions. *** ## 🤝 Contributing Pull requests, suggestions, and bug reports are welcome! Fork the repository and propose improvements. *** ## 💝 Acknowledgments **The Bobcat:** author of the original HBM's Nuclear Tech Mod **Raptor324, Hyperio, Razchexlitiel, TRFFuchs & ThePhoenixKnight:** modernization and rework The Forge team and Mojang for development tools *** ## 📝 Note We are learning as we develop, please be patient! Thank you for your interest in the mod and constructive feedback. ***