The Star In The Ingot: Compress Your EMC into a Single Divine Ingot
Minecraft modding never ceases to amaze with creative ways to store massive amounts of resources. If you have ever dabbled with ProjectE, you know that EMC (Energy-Matter Covalence) is the ultimate currency, and nether stars hold one of the highest vanilla EMC values. But what if you could take that concept and push it to absurd extremes? That is exactly what The Star In The Ingot mod does. It is a compact addon for ProjectE that lets you compress nether stars into increasingly dense ingots, culminating in a single item that holds over two billion EMC.
What Is The Star In The Ingot?
This mod draws clear inspiration from the compressed cobblestone mechanic popularized by ExtraUtilities. Instead of cobblestone, you are compressing nether stars. The idea is brilliantly simple: craft multiple nether stars together to form a higher-tier item, each tier multiplying the stored EMC. The ultimate goal is to condense all your ProjectE wealth into one inventory slot — the octuple compressed star, fittingly called the Divine Ingot. For modpack creators and end-game hoarders, this is a game-changer.
Compression Tiers and EMC Values
The mod introduces a clear progression of nine tiers, starting from the base nether star. Here is the full breakdown:
- Tier Initial: Nether Star – 163,264 EMC
- Tier 0: Double Nether Star – 326,528 EMC
- Tier 1: Compressed Star – 979,584 EMC
- Tier 2: Double Compressed Star – 2,938,752 EMC
- Tier 3: Triple Compressed Star – 8,816,256 EMC
- Tier 4: Quadruple Compressed Star – 26,448,768 EMC
- Tier 5: Quintuple Compressed Star – 79,346,304 EMC
- Tier 6: Sextuple Compressed Star – 238,038,912 EMC
- Tier 7: Septuple Compressed Star – 714,116,736 EMC
- Tier 8: Divine Ingot (Octuple Compressed Star) – 2,142,350,208 EMC
Each tier requires nine of the previous tier to craft, following the classic 3x3 grid compression recipe. The numbers quickly spiral into the billions, making the Divine Ingot one of the densest EMC storage items you can obtain in modded Minecraft.
Why Use This Mod with ProjectE?
ProjectE already allows you to convert almost any item into EMC and back, but storing that EMC in a compact form is not always efficient. Transmutation tablets and energy condensers can hold vast amounts, yet they are blocks that tie you to a location. The Star In The Ingot gives you a portable, stackable item that can represent your entire net worth. Imagine carrying a single Divine Ingot that you can later break down into millions of nether stars or any other resource. It is perfect for servers where inventory space is precious or for modpacks that emphasize extreme automation.
Installation and Setup
Getting the mod to work correctly requires a small manual step because of how ProjectE handles custom EMC values. After installing both ProjectE and The Star In The Ingot, you need to hold a regular nether star in your hand and run two commands: /projecte setEMC 163264 followed by /projecte reloadEMC. This ensures the base nether star has the expected EMC value, and all compressed variants will calculate their values automatically from the recipes. If you are building a custom modpack, you will find that adding this mod is refreshingly straightforward. A modern launcher like foxygame.net lets you browse and install both ProjectE and The Star In The Ingot directly from its built-in mod menu, so you can skip the usual file hunting and jump straight into compressing stars.
Benefits for Modpack Creators
The mod's author created it specifically with modpack design in mind. Here is why it shines in curated packs:
- End-game sink: It gives players a long-term goal beyond just accumulating EMC. Crafting a Divine Ingot requires over 13,000 nether stars, demanding serious automation.
- Balance control: By adjusting the EMC of the base nether star, you can make the compression chain easier or harder to achieve.
- Inventory management: Reduces item clutter in packs with massive resource generation.
- Integration: Works seamlessly with ProjectE's existing transmutation system without adding new mechanics to learn.
Tips for Using The Star In The Ingot
While the mod is straightforward, a few tips can make your experience smoother. First, always double-check that the EMC commands have been applied before crafting; otherwise, the compressed items might not register their full value. Second, use an automatic crafting system like Applied Energistics or Refined Storage to handle the repetitive 3x3 recipes — manually crafting up to the Divine Ingot would take ages. Third, consider pairing this mod with something like ExtraUtilities or RFTools to generate nether stars automatically, because you will need a staggering amount of them. Finally, remember that the Divine Ingot can be uncrafted back down to nether stars, so you never lose your EMC investment.
Compressed Cobblestone, but for Stars
The comparison to ExtraUtilities is unavoidable and intentional. Compressed cobblestone was a genius solution to cobblestone overflow, and The Star In The Ingot applies that same logic to the most EMC-dense vanilla item. It is a niche mod, but within a ProjectE-centric pack, it becomes a cornerstone of resource compression. The sheer satisfaction of holding an item worth over two billion EMC is a reward in itself.
Final Thoughts
The Star In The Ingot may be a small addon, but it fills a very specific gap for ProjectE enthusiasts. It turns the abstract concept of EMC into a tangible, compressible item chain that rewards automation and patience. Whether you are a modpack creator looking to add an end-game trophy or a player who simply wants to store your wealth in a single slot, this mod delivers. Just remember to run those EMC commands, set up your crafting pipelines, and watch your nether stars transform into a gleaming Divine Ingot. It is a shining example of how a simple idea can create a deeply satisfying progression loop in modded Minecraft.