🚀 Tech, Scales & Rockets — v1.0.0 (Initial Release)

Welcome to the initial release of Tech, Scales & Rockets, an expert-style progression modpack for Minecraft 1.21.1 (NeoForge) created by EtmisTheFox!

In this pack, Technology unlocks Bosses, and Bosses unlock Technology. Sequence breaking is impossible—every factory upgrade requires the essence of ancient beasts, and every boss requires cutting-edge engineering.

✨ Key Features Included in v1.0.0:

• 🔗 8 Interconnected Progression Phases: A deeply customized journey from basic 1-slot machines and Ad-Hoc AE2 networks all the way to Orbital Space Stations, Antimatter reactors, and Creative-tier mastery.
• 🛡️ The Sacred Armor Lineage: Overpowered tech/boss armors (MekaSuit, Dragonsteel, Ignitium, Cursium) have been removed. Experience a pure smithing evolution: Netherite ➔ Allthemodium ➔ Vibranium ➔ Unobtainium, enhanced with Apotheosis gems & high-tier enchanting.
• 🐉 Rebalanced Bosses & Dragons:
  • Twilight Forest split into a rewarding two-part progression.
  • Ice and Fire dragons do not clutter the Overworld—hunt massively buffed Fire & Lightning Dragons in The Other and Ice Dragons on Glacio.
  • L_Ender's Cataclysm bosses are awakened using planetary metals (Desh, Ostrum, Calorite) and scaled for true endgame combat.
• 🧪 Custom Mekanism & Ad Astra Integration: Synthesize Rocket Fuel and Cryo Fuel using Mekanism machinery and dragon blood, build 24/7 solar-powered Polonium labs in Earth Orbit, and smelt Raw Unobtainium exclusively in the Mekanism Combiner using boss essences!
• 📖 Full FTB Quests Book: 9 custom-crafted chapters guiding you step-by-step through every phase of the pack.
• 💬 Custom Discord Rich Presence: Dynamic status updates showing your current dimension, planet, rocket launch, or active boss fight!

⚙️ Technical Recommendations:

• Allocated RAM: 6 GB – 8 GB (6144 MB – 8192 MB) is strongly recommended for smooth world generation across dimensions.
• Shaders: Pre-configured with Sodium & Iris support right out of the box.

Good luck, Engineer. The stars—and the dragons—are waiting!