[IU] Industrial Upgrade

What it adds to the game [IU] Industrial Upgrade builds a tech progression around machines, cables, and a custom energy system. You mine new ores, process them in specialized machines, and move power through a cable network to automate crafting, smelting, and resource handling. The mod introduces its own tool and armor tiers that sit alongside vanilla gear, giving you reasons to build out a full industrial base instead of relying on a single block that does everything. So it targets players who want a structured tech tree with distinct processing steps rather than a magic block that solves the problem instantly. The design leans into the feel of classic industrial mods: you lay out machines, route cables, and manage energy buffers to keep production running. Because both client and server are required, every player joining needs the mod installed. There's no optional client-only mode for textures or JEI integration alone. The license is GPL v3 only, so the code stays open and any derivative work must follow the same terms. ## Compatibility and loaders The mod runs on Forge and NeoForge. It doesn't support Fabric. Supported Minecraft versions are 1.19.2, 1.20.1, and 1.21.1. These are discrete versions; there is no implied support for point releases between them. If you run a modpack on 1.20.4 or 1.21.3, this mod won't load. The project lists no hard dependencies beyond the loader itself, but the repository shows it bundles its own energy API rather than relying on a separate library mod. That means you do not need to install an extra energy API, but it also means other mods that expect a specific external API may not recognize this mod's power system without a compatibility layer. ## Who it suits This fits players who enjoy setting up processing chains, managing energy networks, and progressing through distinct machine tiers. It's less suited for players who want a lightweight quality-of-life addition or a single-block solution for ore doubling. The mod requires both sides, so server admins must ensure every client has the same version. There are no documented incompatibilities in the primary sources, but the custom energy system means you should test alongside other tech mods before committing to a large world.