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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

AE2 Crystal Science

An addon for AE2 that brings back the Purified Crystal concept and builds a full progression around it.

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Which AE2 Crystal Science release should I use?

Updated 9 days ago
Latest stable file AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1
Game version 1.21, 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1 targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is AE2 Crystal Science required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

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Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1 need?

AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

2 listed on this file 22 pulled in by those mods
Mekanism Optional for AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Mekanism-1.21.1-10.7.19.85.jar
Create Optional for AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1
optional
Matching file found Matched file: Create 6.0.10 for mc1.21.1
The One Probe Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: TheOneProbe - 1.21_neo-12.0.8
JEITweaker Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
No matching file
Just Enough Items (JEI) Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 19.43.0.392 for NeoForge 1.21.1
ConnectedTexturesMod Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: CTM - 1.21-1.2.1+3
WTHIT Forge Edition Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [NeoForge 1.21.1] 12.10.2
Biomes O' Plenty Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: Biomes O' Plenty NeoForge 1.21.1-21.1.0.14
Flux Networks Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: Flux-Networks-1.21.1-8.0.0
ProjectE Needed by Mekanism
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Matching file found Matched file: ProjectE-1.21.1-PE1.1.0.jar
CC: Tweaked Needed by Mekanism
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Matching file found Matched file: cc-tweaked-1.21.1-forge-1.113.1.jar
EMI Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: emi-1.1.24+1.21.1+neoforge
GrandPower Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: GrandPower 3.0.2
Oh The Biomes We've Gone Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: Oh-The-Biomes-Weve-Gone-NeoForge-2.6.0
Applied Energistics 2 Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: AE2 19.2.17 [NEOFORGE]
FramedBlocks Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: FramedBlocks-10.6.1.jar
Jade 🔍 Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: [NeoForge 1.21.1] 15.10.5
Json Things Needed by Mekanism
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: JsonThings-1.21.1-0.13.7.jar
Dark Mode Everywhere Needed by Mekanism
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Matching file found Matched file: darkmodeeverywhere-1.21-1.3.5.jar

22 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add AE2 Crystal Science without breaking your instance.

Built for AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside AE2 Crystal Science 1.21.1-1.2.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does AE2 Crystal Science add?

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Overview

Applied Energistics: Crystal Science (AECS) is an addon for Applied Energistics 2 that brings back the Purified Crystal concept and builds a full progression around it.

With a production chain of Dust → Seeds → Growth and dedicated machines (Grindstone / Pulverizer / Growth Chamber / Aggregator), you can mass-produce purified crystals for mid-to-late game crafting and energy generation.
On the other side, AECS adds stronger pattern execution and wireless channel solutions (Meteorite/Resonating Pattern Providers, Ender Emitter & Ender Broadcaster) to build more powerful automation.

All items and blocks added by AECS including crystals, machines, tools, and ME devices

Features

1) Purified Crystal Progression

Dust → Seeds → Growth

Quartz Grindstone interface showing dust processing for purified crystal production Crafting recipes for crystal seeds made from processed dust Crystal seeds placed in growth environment before maturation Multiple growth stages of purified crystal seeds until fully grown crystals

2) Crystal Tools

Ender / Meteorite / Resonating toolsets.

Crystal-based toolsets including Ender, Meteorite, and Resonating variants

3) Machine Side Configuration

Configure each face for input/output/bidirectional/disabled, and automate import/export behavior.

Machine side configuration GUI showing per-face input and output settings

4) Quartz Grindstone

Kickstart dust production with a simple, low-tech grinder.

Quartz Grindstone block placed in the world Quartz Grindstone user interface for grinding materials into dust

5) Crystal Pulverizer

Higher throughput crushing with automation-friendly IO and upgrades.

Crystal Pulverizer block with industrial appearance Crystal Pulverizer GUI showing input, output, and upgrade slots

6) Crystal Growth Chamber

Grow stacks of seeds in parallel—built for scaling and speed upgrades.

Crystal Growth Chamber block designed for large-scale seed growth Crystal Growth Chamber interface showing parallel seed growth

7) Crystal Aggregator

A central machine for key recipes and high-efficiency seed scaling.

Crystal Aggregator block used for advanced crystal processing Crystal Aggregator GUI displaying recipe processing and scaling

8) Circuit Etcher

Simplifies processor crafting by consolidating steps into a dedicated machine.

Circuit Etcher block used for processor crafting Circuit Etcher interface consolidating multiple processor crafting steps

9) Meteorite Pattern Provider

Processes crafting patterns internally and provides 63 pattern slots for large-scale automation.

Meteorite Pattern Provider block with expanded pattern capacity Meteorite Pattern Provider GUI showing 63 available pattern slots

10) Resonating Pattern System

Assign per-ingredient destinations/sides for advanced routing and complex factories.

Resonating Pattern Provider block used for advanced pattern routing Resonating Pattern routing interface with per-ingredient destination settings

11) Ender Broadcaster

A wireless channel system that centralizes channel management and allocates channels on demand.

Ender Broadcaster usage view showing connected devices Ender Broadcaster band management interface Ender Broadcaster receiver usage view displaying channel allocation Ender Broadcaster link usage view showing wireless channel connections

12) Ender Emitter

Automatically links nearby ME devices to your network for cleaner wiring and reduced cabling.

Ender Emitter block placed near ME devices Ender Emitter automatically linking nearby ME devices wirelessly

Other Info

Optional Mod Integrations

Some purified crystal recipes are only added when the corresponding mod is installed.

Supported integrations include:

  • ExtendedAE – Purified Entro Crystal
  • AdvancedAE – Purified Quantum Crystal
  • Applied Fluix – Purified Redstone Crystal
  • Applied Generators – Purified Ember Crystal
  • Create – Purified Rose Quartz
  • Mekanism – Purified Irradiated Crystal

JEI / EMI Support

Full integration with JEI and EMI is provided.

Dark Mode Resource Pack

Prefer a darker look? Try the dark-mode resource pack:

In-Game Guide

The mod includes a complete and detailed in-game guide powered by GuideME, covering all systems, machines, crystals.
No external wiki is required to get started.

License

This project uses a multi-license structure:

  • Code: LGPL-3.0-or-later
  • Assets (textures, models): CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

See LICENSE for full details.

Project description from CurseForge.

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