The Galvan Initiative
The Galvan Initiative is an addon to the Alien Evolution mod which adds in more content to Upgrade, giving you more options to what you can technologically possess.
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About this Mod
The Galvan Initiative
Content
This pack adds new forms to the Galvanic Mechamorph in Alien Evolution, giving him more of a use in your worlds, both practical and tactical.
Upgrade Templates
To obtain an Upgrade Template you first need to use a Galvan template as the smithing table form.
Abilities
Furnace
Ability 1: Fire Breath
Ability 2: Fire Shot
Ability 3: Smelt / Fuel (Mainhand Item)
Ability 3 [CROUCH]: Smoke Bomb
Piston
Ability 1: Piston Leap
Ability 1 [DEFENSE MODE]: Piston Pushback
Ability 2: Defence Mode
Ability 3: Piston Bounce
Anvil
Ability 1: Anvil Smash
Ability 2: Leap
Ability 3: Laser eye
Stonecutter
Ability 1: Shoot Saws
Ability 2: Burrow
Ability 3: Climb
Smithing Table
Ability 1: Defense
Ability 2: Smithing Template Upgrade
WIP Features
We are planning on adding: dispenser and Note block
Available Versions
How to Install The Galvan Initiative on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "The Galvan Initiative". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
The Galvan Initiative server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is The Galvan Initiative compatible with fabric and forge?
The Galvan Initiative officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with The Galvan Initiative – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Galvan Initiative consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
Rent Modded Server
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