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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IBasicEnergyContainer.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IBasicEnergyContainer.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+/**
+ * Interface for internal Code, which is mainly used for independent Energy conversion.
+ */
+public interface IBasicEnergyContainer extends IEnergyConnected {
+    /**
+     * Gets if that Amount of Energy is stored inside the Machine.
+     * It is used for checking the contained Energy before consuming it.
+     * If this returns false, it will also give a Message inside the Scanner, that this Machine doesn't have enough Energy.
+     */
+    public boolean isUniversalEnergyStored(long aEnergyAmount);
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the stored electric, kinetic or steam Energy (with EU as reference Value)
+     * Always returns the largest one.
+     */
+    public long getUniversalEnergyStored();
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the largest electric, kinetic or steam Energy Capacity (with EU as reference Value)
+     */
+    public long getUniversalEnergyCapacity();
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the amount of Energy Packets per tick.
+     */
+    public long getOutputAmperage();
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the Output in EU/p.
+     */
+    public long getOutputVoltage();
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the amount of Energy Packets per tick.
+     */
+    public long getInputAmperage();
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the maximum Input in EU/p.
+     */
+    public long getInputVoltage();
+
+    /**
+     * Decreases the Amount of stored universal Energy. If ignoring too less Energy, then it just sets the Energy to 0 and returns false.
+     */
+    public boolean decreaseStoredEnergyUnits(long aEnergy, boolean aIgnoreTooLessEnergy);
+
+    /**
+     * Increases the Amount of stored electric Energy. If ignoring too much Energy, then the Energy Limit is just being ignored.
+     */
+    public boolean increaseStoredEnergyUnits(long aEnergy, boolean aIgnoreTooMuchEnergy);
+
+    /**
+     * Drain Energy Call for Electricity.
+     */
+    public boolean drainEnergyUnits(byte aSide, long aVoltage, long aAmperage);
+
+    /**
+     * returns the amount of Electricity, accepted by this Block the last 5 ticks as Average.
+     */
+    public long getAverageElectricInput();
+
+    /**
+     * returns the amount of Electricity, outputted by this Block the last 5 ticks as Average.
+     */
+    public long getAverageElectricOutput();
+
+    /**
+     * returns the amount of electricity contained in this Block, in EU units!
+     */
+    public long getStoredEU();
+
+    /**
+     * returns the amount of electricity containable in this Block, in EU units!
+     */
+    public long getEUCapacity();
+
+    /**
+     * returns the amount of Steam contained in this Block, in EU units!
+     */
+    public long getStoredSteam();
+
+    /**
+     * returns the amount of Steam containable in this Block, in EU units!
+     */
+    public long getSteamCapacity();
+
+    /**
+     * Increases stored Energy. Energy Base Value is in EU, even though it's Steam!
+     *
+     * @param aEnergy              The Energy to add to the Machine.
+     * @param aIgnoreTooMuchEnergy if it shall ignore if it has too much Energy.
+     * @return if it was successful
+     * <p/>
+     * And yes, you can't directly decrease the Steam of a Machine. That is done by decreaseStoredEnergyUnits
+     */
+    public boolean increaseStoredSteam(long aEnergy, boolean aIgnoreTooMuchEnergy);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IColoredTileEntity.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IColoredTileEntity.java
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+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IColoredTileEntity.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+public interface IColoredTileEntity {
+    /**
+     * @return 0 - 15 are Colors, while -1 means uncolored
+     */
+    public byte getColorization();
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the Color Modulation of the Block
+     *
+     * @param aColor the Color you want to set it to. -1 for reset.
+     */
+    public byte setColorization(byte aColor);
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/ICoverable.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/ICoverable.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import gregtech.api.util.GT_CoverBehavior;
+import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
+
+public interface ICoverable extends IRedstoneTileEntity, IHasInventory, IBasicEnergyContainer {
+    public boolean canPlaceCoverIDAtSide(byte aSide, int aID);
+
+    public boolean canPlaceCoverItemAtSide(byte aSide, ItemStack aCover);
+
+    public boolean dropCover(byte aSide, byte aDroppedSide, boolean aForced);
+
+    public void setCoverDataAtSide(byte aSide, int aData);
+
+    public void setCoverIDAtSide(byte aSide, int aID);
+
+    public void setCoverItemAtSide(byte aSide, ItemStack aCover);
+
+    public int getCoverDataAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public int getCoverIDAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public ItemStack getCoverItemAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public GT_CoverBehavior getCoverBehaviorAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * For use by the regular MetaTileEntities. Returns the Cover Manipulated input Redstone.
+     * Don't use this if you are a Cover Behavior. Only for MetaTileEntities.
+     */
+    public byte getInternalInputRedstoneSignal(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * For use by the regular MetaTileEntities. This makes it not conflict with Cover based Redstone Signals.
+     * Don't use this if you are a Cover Behavior. Only for MetaTileEntities.
+     */
+    public void setInternalOutputRedstoneSignal(byte aSide, byte aStrength);
+
+    /**
+     * Causes a general Cover Texture update.
+     * Sends 6 Integers to Client + causes @issueTextureUpdate()
+     */
+    public void issueCoverUpdate(byte aSide);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IDigitalChest.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IDigitalChest.java
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+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IDigitalChest.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
+
+/**
+ * You are allowed to include this File in your Download, as i will not change it.
+ */
+public interface IDigitalChest extends IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+    /**
+     * Is this even a TileEntity of a Digital Chest?
+     * I need things like this Function for MetaTileEntities, you MUST check this!!!
+     * Do not assume that it's a Digital Chest or similar Device, when it just implements this Interface.
+     */
+    public boolean isDigitalChest();
+
+    /**
+     * Gives an Array of Stacks with Size (of all the Data-stored Items) of the correspondent Item kinds (regular QChests have only one)
+     * Does NOT include the 64 "ready" Items inside the Slots, and neither the 128 Items in the overflow Buffer.
+     */
+    public ItemStack[] getStoredItemData();
+
+    /**
+     * A generic Interface for just setting the amount of contained Items
+     */
+    public void setItemCount(int aCount);
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the maximum Item count for this QChest alike Storage. This applies to the Data-Storage, not for the up to 192 buffered Items!
+     */
+    public int getMaxItemCount();
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IEnergyConductor.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IEnergyConductor.java
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+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IEnergyConductor.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import gregtech.api.enums.Materials;
+
+/**
+ * Informative Class for Cables. Not used for now.
+ * <p/>
+ * Not all Data might be reliable. This is just for Information sake.
+ */
+public interface IEnergyConductor extends IEnergyConnected {
+    /**
+     * @return if this is actually a Cable. (you must check this)
+     */
+    public boolean isConductor();
+
+    /**
+     * @return the maximum Voltage of the Cable.
+     */
+    public long getMaxVoltage();
+
+    /**
+     * @return the maximum Amperage of the Cable, per Wire.
+     */
+    public long getMaxAmperage();
+
+    /**
+     * @return the Loss of the Cable, per Meter.
+     */
+    public long getLossPerMeter();
+
+    /**
+     * @return the Material the Cable consists of. (may return Materials._NULL)
+     */
+    public Materials getCableMaterial();
+
+    /**
+     * @return the Material the Cable Insulation consists of. (may return Materials._NULL)
+     */
+    public Materials getInsulationMaterial();
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IEnergyConnected.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IEnergyConnected.java
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index 0000000000..b62ed4500b
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+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IEnergyConnected.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import cofh.api.energy.IEnergyReceiver;
+import gregtech.api.GregTech_API;
+import gregtech.api.util.GT_Utility;
+import ic2.api.energy.tile.IEnergySink;
+import net.minecraft.init.Blocks;
+import net.minecraft.tileentity.TileEntity;
+import net.minecraft.world.World;
+import net.minecraftforge.common.util.ForgeDirection;
+
+import static gregtech.api.enums.GT_Values.V;
+
+/**
+ * Interface for getting Connected to the GregTech Energy Network.
+ * <p/>
+ * This is all you need to connect to the GT Network.
+ * IColoredTileEntity is needed for not connecting differently coloured Blocks to each other.
+ * IHasWorldObjectAndCoords is needed for the InWorld related Stuff. @BaseTileEntity does implement most of that Interface.
+ */
+public interface IEnergyConnected extends IColoredTileEntity, IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+    /**
+     * Inject Energy Call for Electricity. Gets called by EnergyEmitters to inject Energy into your Block
+     * <p/>
+     * Note: you have to check for @inputEnergyFrom because the Network won't check for that by itself.
+     *
+     * @param aSide 0 - 5 = Vanilla Directions of YOUR Block the Energy gets inserted to. 6 = No specific Side (don't do Side checks for this Side)
+     * @return amount of used Amperes. 0 if not accepted anything.
+     */
+    public long injectEnergyUnits(byte aSide, long aVoltage, long aAmperage);
+
+    /**
+     * Sided Energy Input
+     */
+    public boolean inputEnergyFrom(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * Sided Energy Output
+     */
+    public boolean outputsEnergyTo(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * Utility for the Network
+     */
+    public static class Util {
+        /**
+         * Emits Energy to the E-net. Also compatible with adjacent IC2 TileEntities.
+         *
+         * @return the used Amperage.
+         */
+        public static final long emitEnergyToNetwork(long aVoltage, long aAmperage, IEnergyConnected aEmitter) {
+            long rUsedAmperes = 0;
+            for (byte i = 0, j = 0; i < 6 && aAmperage > rUsedAmperes; i++)
+                if (aEmitter.outputsEnergyTo(i)) {
+                    j = GT_Utility.getOppositeSide(i);
+                    TileEntity tTileEntity = aEmitter.getTileEntityAtSide(i);
+                    if (tTileEntity instanceof IEnergyConnected) {
+                        if (aEmitter.getColorization() >= 0) {
+                            byte tColor = ((IEnergyConnected) tTileEntity).getColorization();
+                            if (tColor >= 0 && tColor != aEmitter.getColorization()) continue;
+                        }
+                        rUsedAmperes += ((IEnergyConnected) tTileEntity).injectEnergyUnits(j, aVoltage, aAmperage - rUsedAmperes);
+//				} else if (tTileEntity instanceof IEnergySink) {
+//	        		if (((IEnergySink)tTileEntity).acceptsEnergyFrom((TileEntity)aEmitter, ForgeDirection.getOrientation(j))) {
+//	        			while (aAmperage > rUsedAmperes && ((IEnergySink)tTileEntity).demandedEnergyUnits() > 0 && ((IEnergySink)tTileEntity).injectEnergyUnits(ForgeDirection.getOrientation(j), aVoltage) < aVoltage) rUsedAmperes++;
+//	        		}
+                    } else if (tTileEntity instanceof IEnergySink) {
+                        if (((IEnergySink) tTileEntity).acceptsEnergyFrom((TileEntity) aEmitter, ForgeDirection.getOrientation(j))) {
+                            while (aAmperage > rUsedAmperes && ((IEnergySink) tTileEntity).getDemandedEnergy() > 0 && ((IEnergySink) tTileEntity).injectEnergy(ForgeDirection.getOrientation(j), aVoltage, aVoltage) < aVoltage)
+                                rUsedAmperes++;
+                        }
+                    } else if (GregTech_API.mOutputRF && tTileEntity instanceof IEnergyReceiver) {
+                        ForgeDirection tDirection = ForgeDirection.getOrientation(i).getOpposite();
+                        int rfOut = (int) (aVoltage * GregTech_API.mEUtoRF / 100);
+                        if (((IEnergyReceiver) tTileEntity).receiveEnergy(tDirection, rfOut, true) == rfOut) {
+                            ((IEnergyReceiver) tTileEntity).receiveEnergy(tDirection, rfOut, false);
+                            rUsedAmperes++;
+                        }
+                        if (GregTech_API.mRFExplosions && GregTech_API.sMachineExplosions && ((IEnergyReceiver) tTileEntity).getMaxEnergyStored(tDirection) < rfOut * 600) {
+                            if (rfOut > 32 * GregTech_API.mEUtoRF / 100) {
+                                int aExplosionPower = rfOut;
+                                float tStrength = aExplosionPower < V[0] ? 1.0F : aExplosionPower < V[1] ? 2.0F : aExplosionPower < V[2] ? 3.0F : aExplosionPower < V[3] ? 4.0F : aExplosionPower < V[4] ? 5.0F : aExplosionPower < V[4] * 2 ? 6.0F : aExplosionPower < V[5] ? 7.0F : aExplosionPower < V[6] ? 8.0F : aExplosionPower < V[7] ? 9.0F : 10.0F;
+                                int tX = tTileEntity.xCoord, tY = tTileEntity.yCoord, tZ = tTileEntity.zCoord;
+                                World tWorld = tTileEntity.getWorldObj();
+                                GT_Utility.sendSoundToPlayers(tWorld, GregTech_API.sSoundList.get(209), 1.0F, -1, tX, tY, tZ);
+                                tWorld.setBlock(tX, tY, tZ, Blocks.air);
+                                if (GregTech_API.sMachineExplosions)
+                                    tWorld.createExplosion(null, tX + 0.5, tY + 0.5, tZ + 0.5, tStrength, true);
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            return rUsedAmperes;
+        }
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IExperimentalEnergyTileEntity.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IExperimentalEnergyTileEntity.java
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+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IExperimentalEnergyTileEntity.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import cofh.api.energy.IEnergyReceiver;
+import gregtech.api.enums.SubTag;
+import gregtech.api.util.GT_Utility;
+import ic2.api.energy.tile.IEnergySink;
+import net.minecraft.tileentity.TileEntity;
+import net.minecraftforge.common.util.ForgeDirection;
+
+/**
+ * THIS IS GOING TO BE USED IN 1.8
+ * <p/>
+ * Interface for getting Connected to the GregTech Energy Network.
+ * <p/>
+ * This is all you need to connect to the GT Network.
+ * IColoredTileEntity is needed for not connecting differently coloured Blocks to each other.
+ * IHasWorldObjectAndCoords is needed for the InWorld related Stuff. @BaseTileEntity does implement most of that Interface.
+ */
+public interface IExperimentalEnergyTileEntity extends IColoredTileEntity, IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+    /**
+     * Inject Energy Call for Electricity. Gets called by EnergyEmitters to inject Energy into your Block
+     * <p/>
+     * Note: you have to check for @inputEnergyFrom because the Network won't check for that by itself.
+     *
+     * @param aSide 0 - 5 = Vanilla Directions of YOUR Block the Energy gets inserted to. 6 = No specific Side (don't do Side checks for this Side)
+     * @return amount of used Amperes. 0 if not accepted anything.
+     */
+    public long injectEnergy(SubTag aEnergyType, byte aSide, long aPrimary, long aSecondary);
+
+    /**
+     * Sided Energy Input
+     */
+    public boolean inputEnergyFrom(SubTag aEnergyType, byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * Sided Energy Output
+     */
+    public boolean outputsEnergyTo(SubTag aEnergyType, byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * Utility for the Network
+     */
+    public static class Util {
+        public static int RF_PER_EU = 4;
+        private static boolean RF_ENERGY = false, IC_ENERGY = false, CHECK_ALL = true;
+
+        private static void checkAvailabilities() {
+            if (CHECK_ALL) {
+                try {
+                    Class tClass = cofh.api.energy.IEnergyReceiver.class;
+                    tClass.getCanonicalName();
+                    RF_ENERGY = true;
+                } catch (Throwable e) {/**/}
+                try {
+                    Class tClass = ic2.api.energy.tile.IEnergySink.class;
+                    tClass.getCanonicalName();
+                    IC_ENERGY = true;
+                } catch (Throwable e) {/**/}
+                CHECK_ALL = false;
+            }
+        }
+
+        /**
+         * Emits Energy to the adjacent Blocks. Also compatible with adjacent IC2 TileEntities when electric and RF TileEntities when RedstoneFlux.
+         *
+         * @return the amount of used secondary value.
+         */
+        public static final long emitEnergyToNetwork(SubTag aEnergyType, long aPrimary, long aSecondary, IExperimentalEnergyTileEntity aEmitter) {
+            long rUsedSecondary = 0;
+            checkAvailabilities();
+            for (byte i = 0, j = 0; i < 6 && aSecondary > rUsedSecondary; i++)
+                if (aEmitter.outputsEnergyTo(aEnergyType, i)) {
+                    j = GT_Utility.getOppositeSide(i);
+                    TileEntity tTileEntity = aEmitter.getTileEntityAtSide(i);
+                    if (tTileEntity instanceof IExperimentalEnergyTileEntity) {
+                        if (aEmitter.getColorization() >= 0) {
+                            byte tColor = ((IExperimentalEnergyTileEntity) tTileEntity).getColorization();
+                            if (tColor >= 0 && tColor != aEmitter.getColorization()) continue;
+                        }
+                        rUsedSecondary += ((IExperimentalEnergyTileEntity) tTileEntity).injectEnergy(aEnergyType, j, aPrimary, aSecondary - rUsedSecondary);
+                    } else if (IC_ENERGY && aEnergyType == SubTag.ENERGY_ELECTRICITY && tTileEntity instanceof IEnergySink) {
+                        if (((IEnergySink) tTileEntity).acceptsEnergyFrom((TileEntity) aEmitter, ForgeDirection.getOrientation(j))) {
+                            while (aSecondary > rUsedSecondary && ((IEnergySink) tTileEntity).getDemandedEnergy() > 0 && ((IEnergySink) tTileEntity).injectEnergy(ForgeDirection.getOrientation(j), aPrimary, aPrimary) < aPrimary)
+                                rUsedSecondary++;
+                        }
+                    } else if (RF_ENERGY && aEnergyType == SubTag.ENERGY_REDSTONE_FLUX && tTileEntity instanceof IEnergyReceiver && ((IEnergyReceiver) tTileEntity).canConnectEnergy(ForgeDirection.getOrientation(j))) {
+                        rUsedSecondary += ((IEnergyReceiver) tTileEntity).receiveEnergy(ForgeDirection.getOrientation(j), (int) aSecondary, false);
+                    }
+                }
+            return rUsedSecondary;
+        }
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IFibreConnected.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IFibreConnected.java
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index 0000000000..edcf5bdb89
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+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IFibreConnected.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+/**
+ * This File has just internal Information about the Fibre Redstone State of a TileEntity
+ */
+public interface IFibreConnected extends IColoredTileEntity, IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+    /**
+     * If this Blocks accepts Fibre from this Side
+     */
+    public void inputFibreFrom(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * If this Blocks emits Fibre to this Side
+     */
+    public void outputsFibreTo(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the Signal this Blocks outputs to this Fibre Color
+     */
+    public void setFibreOutput(byte aSide, byte aColor, byte aRedstoneStrength);
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the Signal this Blocks outputs to this Fibre Color
+     */
+    public byte getFibreOutput(byte aSide, byte aColor);
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the Signal this Blocks receives from this Fibre Color
+     */
+    public byte getFibreInput(byte aSide, byte aColor);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGearEnergyTileEntity.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGearEnergyTileEntity.java
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index 0000000000..796f0a11b3
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+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGearEnergyTileEntity.java
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+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+public interface IGearEnergyTileEntity {
+    /**
+     * If Rotation Energy can be accepted on this Side.
+     * This means that the Gear/Axle will connect to this Side, and can cause the Gear/Axle to stop if the Energy isn't accepted.
+     */
+    public boolean acceptsRotationalEnergy(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * Inject Energy Call for Rotational Energy.
+     * Rotation Energy can't be stored, this is just for things like internal Dynamos, which convert it into Energy, or into Progress.
+     *
+     * @param aSpeed Positive = Clockwise, Negative = Counterclockwise
+     */
+    public boolean injectRotationalEnergy(byte aSide, long aSpeed, long aEnergy);
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGregTechDeviceInformation.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGregTechDeviceInformation.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e4bb4f1371
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGregTechDeviceInformation.java
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+/**
+ * You are allowed to include this File in your Download, as i will not change it.
+ */
+public interface IGregTechDeviceInformation {
+    /**
+     * Is this even a TileEntity which allows GregTech Sensor Kits?
+     * I need things like this Function for MetaTileEntities, you MUST check this!!!
+     * Do not assume that it's a Information returning Device, when it just implements this Interface.
+     */
+    public boolean isGivingInformation();
+
+    /**
+     * Up to 8 Strings can be returned.
+     * Note: If you insert "\\\\" in the String it tries to translate seperate Parts of the String instead of the String as a whole.
+     *
+     * @return an Array of Information Strings. Don't return null!
+     */
+    public String[] getInfoData();
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGregTechTileEntity.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGregTechTileEntity.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..2170b6543c
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+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IGregTechTileEntity.java
@@ -0,0 +1,127 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import gregtech.api.interfaces.IDescribable;
+import gregtech.api.interfaces.metatileentity.IMetaTileEntity;
+import net.minecraft.entity.Entity;
+import net.minecraft.entity.player.EntityPlayer;
+import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
+import net.minecraft.nbt.NBTTagCompound;
+import net.minecraft.util.AxisAlignedBB;
+import net.minecraft.world.World;
+import net.minecraftforge.fluids.IFluidHandler;
+
+import java.util.ArrayList;
+import java.util.List;
+
+/**
+ * A simple compound Interface for all my TileEntities.
+ * <p/>
+ * Also delivers most of the Informations about my TileEntities.
+ * <p/>
+ * It can cause Problems to include this Interface!
+ */
+public interface IGregTechTileEntity extends ITexturedTileEntity, IGearEnergyTileEntity, ICoverable, IFluidHandler, ITurnable, IGregTechDeviceInformation, IUpgradableMachine, IDigitalChest, IDescribable, IMachineBlockUpdateable {
+    /**
+     * gets the Error displayed on the GUI
+     */
+    public int getErrorDisplayID();
+
+    /**
+     * sets the Error displayed on the GUI
+     */
+    public void setErrorDisplayID(int aErrorID);
+
+    /**
+     * @return the MetaID of the Block or the MetaTileEntity ID.
+     */
+    public int getMetaTileID();
+
+    /**
+     * Internal Usage only!
+     */
+    public int setMetaTileID(short aID);
+
+    /**
+     * @return the MetaTileEntity which is belonging to this, or null if it doesnt has one.
+     */
+    public IMetaTileEntity getMetaTileEntity();
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the MetaTileEntity.
+     * Even though this uses the Universal Interface, certain BaseMetaTileEntities only accept one kind of MetaTileEntity
+     * so only use this if you are sure its the correct one or you will get a Class cast Error.
+     *
+     * @param aMetaTileEntity
+     */
+    public void setMetaTileEntity(IMetaTileEntity aMetaTileEntity);
+
+    /**
+     * Causes a general Texture update.
+     * <p/>
+     * Only used Client Side to mark Blocks dirty.
+     */
+    public void issueTextureUpdate();
+
+    /**
+     * Causes the Machine to send its initial Data, like Covers and its ID.
+     */
+    public void issueClientUpdate();
+
+    /**
+     * causes Explosion. Strength in Overload-EU
+     */
+    public void doExplosion(long aExplosionEU);
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the Block on Fire in all 6 Directions
+     */
+    public void setOnFire();
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the Block to Fire
+     */
+    public void setToFire();
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the Owner of the Machine. Returns the set Name.
+     */
+    public String setOwnerName(String aName);
+
+    /**
+     * gets the Name of the Machines Owner or "Player" if not set.
+     */
+    public String getOwnerName();
+
+    /**
+     * Sets initial Values from NBT
+     *
+     * @param tNBT is the NBTTag of readFromNBT
+     * @param aID  is the MetaTileEntityID
+     */
+    public void setInitialValuesAsNBT(NBTTagCompound aNBT, short aID);
+
+    /**
+     * Called when leftclicking the TileEntity
+     */
+    public void onLeftclick(EntityPlayer aPlayer);
+
+    /**
+     * Called when rightclicking the TileEntity
+     */
+    public boolean onRightclick(EntityPlayer aPlayer, byte aSide, float par1, float par2, float par3);
+
+    public float getBlastResistance(byte aSide);
+
+    public ArrayList<ItemStack> getDrops();
+
+    /**
+     * 255 = 100%
+     */
+    public int getLightOpacity();
+
+    public void addCollisionBoxesToList(World aWorld, int aX, int aY, int aZ, AxisAlignedBB inputAABB, List<AxisAlignedBB> outputAABB, Entity collider);
+
+    public AxisAlignedBB getCollisionBoundingBoxFromPool(World aWorld, int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public void onEntityCollidedWithBlock(World aWorld, int aX, int aY, int aZ, Entity collider);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IHasInventory.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IHasInventory.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3bd8b0429c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IHasInventory.java
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import net.minecraft.inventory.ISidedInventory;
+import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
+
+public interface IHasInventory extends ISidedInventory, IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+
+    /**
+     * if the Inventory of this TileEntity got modified this tick
+     */
+    public boolean hasInventoryBeenModified();
+
+    /**
+     * if this is just a Holoslot
+     */
+    public boolean isValidSlot(int aIndex);
+
+    /**
+     * Tries to add a Stack to the Slot.
+     * It doesn't matter if the Slot is valid or invalid as described at the Function above.
+     *
+     * @return true if aStack == null, then false if aIndex is out of bounds, then false if aStack cannot be added, and then true if aStack has been added
+     */
+    public boolean addStackToSlot(int aIndex, ItemStack aStack);
+
+    /**
+     * Tries to add X Items of a Stack to the Slot.
+     * It doesn't matter if the Slot is valid or invalid as described at the Function above.
+     *
+     * @return true if aStack == null, then false if aIndex is out of bounds, then false if aStack cannot be added, and then true if aStack has been added
+     */
+    public boolean addStackToSlot(int aIndex, ItemStack aStack, int aAmount);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IHasWorldObjectAndCoords.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IHasWorldObjectAndCoords.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..c86ac0f33f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IHasWorldObjectAndCoords.java
@@ -0,0 +1,169 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import net.minecraft.block.Block;
+import net.minecraft.entity.player.EntityPlayer;
+import net.minecraft.inventory.IInventory;
+import net.minecraft.nbt.NBTTagCompound;
+import net.minecraft.tileentity.TileEntity;
+import net.minecraft.world.World;
+import net.minecraft.world.biome.BiomeGenBase;
+import net.minecraftforge.fluids.IFluidHandler;
+
+/**
+ * This is a bunch of Functions my TileEntities provide, to make life much easier, and to get rid of internal TileEntity stuff.
+ * <p/>
+ * This also makes access to adjacent TileEntities more Efficient.
+ * <p/>
+ * Note: It doesn't have to be a TileEntity in certain cases! And only certain cases, such as the Recipe checking of the findRecipe Function.
+ */
+public interface IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+    public World getWorld();
+
+    public int getXCoord();
+
+    public short getYCoord();
+
+    public int getZCoord();
+
+    public boolean isServerSide();
+
+    public boolean isClientSide();
+
+    public int getRandomNumber(int aRange);
+
+    public TileEntity getTileEntity(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public TileEntity getTileEntityOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public TileEntity getTileEntityAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public TileEntity getTileEntityAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public IInventory getIInventory(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public IInventory getIInventoryOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public IInventory getIInventoryAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public IInventory getIInventoryAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public IFluidHandler getITankContainer(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public IFluidHandler getITankContainerOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public IFluidHandler getITankContainerAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public IFluidHandler getITankContainerAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public IGregTechTileEntity getIGregTechTileEntity(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public IGregTechTileEntity getIGregTechTileEntityOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public IGregTechTileEntity getIGregTechTileEntityAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public IGregTechTileEntity getIGregTechTileEntityAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public Block getBlock(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public Block getBlockOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public Block getBlockAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public Block getBlockAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public byte getMetaID(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public byte getMetaIDOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public byte getMetaIDAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public byte getMetaIDAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public byte getLightLevel(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public byte getLightLevelOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public byte getLightLevelAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public byte getLightLevelAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public boolean getOpacity(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public boolean getOpacityOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public boolean getOpacityAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public boolean getOpacityAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public boolean getSky(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public boolean getSkyOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public boolean getSkyAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public boolean getSkyAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public boolean getAir(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public boolean getAirOffset(int aX, int aY, int aZ);
+
+    public boolean getAirAtSide(byte aSide);
+
+    public boolean getAirAtSideAndDistance(byte aSide, int aDistance);
+
+    public BiomeGenBase getBiome();
+
+    public BiomeGenBase getBiome(int aX, int aZ);
+
+    public int getOffsetX(byte aSide, int aMultiplier);
+
+    public short getOffsetY(byte aSide, int aMultiplier);
+
+    public int getOffsetZ(byte aSide, int aMultiplier);
+
+    /**
+     * Checks if the TileEntity is Invalid or Unloaded. Stupid Minecraft cannot do that btw.
+     */
+    public boolean isDead();
+
+    /**
+     * Sends a Block Event to the Client TileEntity, the byte Parameters are only for validation as Minecraft doesn't properly write Packet Data.
+     */
+    public void sendBlockEvent(byte aID, byte aValue);
+
+    /**
+     * @return the Time this TileEntity has been loaded.
+     */
+    public long getTimer();
+
+    /**
+     * Sets the Light Level of this Block on a Scale of 0 - 15
+     * It could be that it doesn't work. This is just for convenience.
+     */
+    public void setLightValue(byte aLightValue);
+
+    /**
+     * Function of the regular TileEntity
+     */
+    public void writeToNBT(NBTTagCompound aNBT);
+
+    /**
+     * Function of the regular TileEntity
+     */
+    public void readFromNBT(NBTTagCompound aNBT);
+
+    /**
+     * Function of the regular TileEntity
+     */
+    public boolean isInvalidTileEntity();
+
+    /**
+     * Opens the GUI with this ID of this MetaTileEntity
+     */
+    public boolean openGUI(EntityPlayer aPlayer, int aID);
+
+    /**
+     * Opens the GUI with the ID = 0 of this TileEntity
+     */
+    public boolean openGUI(EntityPlayer aPlayer);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IMachineBlockUpdateable.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IMachineBlockUpdateable.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..bb34419357
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IMachineBlockUpdateable.java
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+/**
+ * You are allowed to include this File in your Download, as i will not change it.
+ * Simple Interface for Machines, which need my Machine Blocks for MultiBlockStructures.
+ * <p/>
+ * Every Machine implementing this Interface will conduct Machine updates.
+ */
+public interface IMachineBlockUpdateable {
+    /**
+     * The Machine Update, which is called when the Machine needs an Update of its Parts.
+     * I suggest to wait 1-5 seconds before actually checking the Machine Parts.
+     * RP-Frames could for example cause Problems when you instacheck the Machine Parts.
+     */
+    public void onMachineBlockUpdate();
+}
diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IMachineProgress.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IMachineProgress.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..00bb7b9a7d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IMachineProgress.java
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+/**
+ * For Machines which have Progress
+ */
+public interface IMachineProgress extends IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+    /**
+     * returns the Progress this Machine has made. Warning, this can also be negative!
+     */
+    public int getProgress();
+
+    /**
+     * returns the Progress the Machine needs to complete its task.
+     */
+    public int getMaxProgress();
+
+    /**
+     * increases the Progress of the Machine
+     */
+    public boolean increaseProgress(int aProgressAmountInTicks);
+
+    /**
+     * returns if the Machine currently does something.
+     */
+    public boolean hasThingsToDo();
+
+    /**
+     * returns if the Machine just got enableWorking called after being disabled.
+     * Used for Translocators, which need to check if they need to transfer immediately.
+     */
+    public boolean hasWorkJustBeenEnabled();
+
+    /**
+     * allows Machine to work
+     */
+    public void enableWorking();
+
+    /**
+     * disallows Machine to work
+     */
+    public void disableWorking();
+
+    /**
+     * if the Machine is allowed to Work
+     */
+    public boolean isAllowedToWork();
+
+    /**
+     * used to control Machines via Redstone Signal Strength by special Covers
+     * In case of 0 the Machine is very likely doing nothing, or is just not being controlled at all.
+     */
+    public byte getWorkDataValue();
+
+    /**
+     * used to control Machines via Redstone Signal Strength by special Covers
+     * only Values between 0 and 15!
+     */
+    public void setWorkDataValue(byte aValue);
+
+    /**
+     * gives you the Active Status of the Machine
+     */
+    public boolean isActive();
+
+    /**
+     * sets the visible Active Status of the Machine
+     */
+    public void setActive(boolean aActive);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IPipeRenderedTileEntity.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IPipeRenderedTileEntity.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..6618e4b4fd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IPipeRenderedTileEntity.java
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import gregtech.api.interfaces.ITexture;
+
+public interface IPipeRenderedTileEntity extends ICoverable, ITexturedTileEntity {
+    public float getThickNess();
+
+    public byte getConnections();
+
+    public ITexture[] getTextureUncovered(byte aSide);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneEmitter.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneEmitter.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..5be185b4a3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneEmitter.java
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+/**
+ * This File has just internal Information about the Redstone State of a TileEntity
+ */
+public interface IRedstoneEmitter extends IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+    /**
+     * gets the Redstone Level the TileEntity should emit to the given Output Side
+     */
+    byte getOutputRedstoneSignal(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * sets the Redstone Level the TileEntity should emit to the given Output Side
+     * <p/>
+     * Do not use this if ICoverable is implemented. ICoverable has @getInternalOutputRedstoneSignal for Machine internal Output Redstone, so that it doesnt conflict with Cover Redstone.
+     * This sets the true Redstone Output Signal. Only Cover Behaviors should use it, not MetaTileEntities.
+     */
+    void setOutputRedstoneSignal(byte aSide, byte aStrength);
+
+    /**
+     * gets the Redstone Level the TileEntity should emit to the given Output Side
+     */
+    byte getStrongOutputRedstoneSignal(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * sets the Redstone Level the TileEntity should emit to the given Output Side
+     * <p/>
+     * Do not use this if ICoverable is implemented. ICoverable has @getInternalOutputRedstoneSignal for Machine internal Output Redstone, so that it doesnt conflict with Cover Redstone.
+     * This sets the true Redstone Output Signal. Only Cover Behaviors should use it, not MetaTileEntities.
+     */
+    void setStrongOutputRedstoneSignal(byte aSide, byte aStrength);
+
+    /**
+     * Gets the Output for the comparator on the given Side
+     */
+    byte getComparatorValue(byte aSide);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneReceiver.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneReceiver.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..f5b0f76bad
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneReceiver.java
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+/**
+ * This File has just internal Information about the Redstone State of a TileEntity
+ */
+public interface IRedstoneReceiver extends IHasWorldObjectAndCoords {
+    /**
+     * gets the Redstone Level of the TileEntity to the given Input Side
+     * <p/>
+     * Do not use this if ICoverable is implemented. ICoverable has @getInternalInputRedstoneSignal for Machine internal Input Redstone
+     * This returns the true incoming Redstone Signal. Only Cover Behaviors should check it, not MetaTileEntities.
+     */
+    public byte getInputRedstoneSignal(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * gets the strongest Redstone Level the TileEntity receives
+     */
+    public byte getStrongestRedstone();
+
+    /**
+     * gets if the TileEntity receives Redstone
+     */
+    public boolean getRedstone();
+
+    /**
+     * gets if the TileEntity receives Redstone at this Side
+     */
+    public boolean getRedstone(byte aSide);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneTileEntity.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneTileEntity.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..f1cf01d291
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IRedstoneTileEntity.java
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+/**
+ * This File has just internal Information about the Redstone State of a TileEntity
+ */
+public interface IRedstoneTileEntity extends IRedstoneEmitter, IRedstoneReceiver {
+    /**
+     * enables/disables Redstone Output in general.
+     */
+    void setGenericRedstoneOutput(boolean aOnOff);
+
+    /**
+     * Causes a general Block update.
+     * Sends nothing to Client, just causes a Block Update.
+     */
+    public void issueBlockUpdate();
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/ITexturedTileEntity.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/ITexturedTileEntity.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..ea46c9cc11
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/ITexturedTileEntity.java
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+import gregtech.api.interfaces.ITexture;
+
+public interface ITexturedTileEntity {
+    /**
+     * @return the Textures rendered by the GT Rendering
+     */
+    public ITexture[] getTexture(byte aSide);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/ITurnable.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/ITurnable.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..dca9c5ce0b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/ITurnable.java
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+
+/**
+ * Implemented by all my Machines. However without any security checks, if the Players are even allowed to rotate it.
+ */
+public interface ITurnable {
+    /**
+     * Get the block's facing.
+     *
+     * @return front Block facing
+     */
+    byte getFrontFacing();
+
+    /**
+     * Set the block's facing
+     *
+     * @param facing facing to set the block to
+     */
+    void setFrontFacing(byte aSide);
+
+    /**
+     * Get the block's back facing.
+     *
+     * @return opposite Block facing
+     */
+    byte getBackFacing();
+
+    /**
+     * Determine if the wrench can be used to set the block's facing.
+     */
+    boolean isValidFacing(byte aSide);
+}
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diff --git a/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IUpgradableMachine.java b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IUpgradableMachine.java
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..0d027f6e30
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/main/java/gregtech/api/interfaces/tileentity/IUpgradableMachine.java
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+package gregtech.api.interfaces.tileentity;
+
+
+/**
+ * To access my Machines a bit easier
+ */
+public interface IUpgradableMachine extends IMachineProgress {
+    /**
+     * Accepts Upgrades. Some Machines have an Upgrade Limit.
+     */
+    boolean isUpgradable();
+
+    /**
+     * Accepts Muffler Upgrades
+     */
+    boolean isMufflerUpgradable();
+
+    /**
+     * Accepts Steam-Converter Upgrades
+     */
+    boolean isSteamEngineUpgradable();
+
+    /**
+     * Adds Muffler Upgrade
+     */
+    boolean addMufflerUpgrade();
+
+    /**
+     * Adds MJ-Converter Upgrade
+     */
+    boolean addSteamEngineUpgrade();
+
+    /**
+     * Does this Machine have an Muffler
+     */
+    boolean hasMufflerUpgrade();
+
+    /**
+     * Does this Machine have a Steam-Converter
+     */
+    boolean hasSteamEngineUpgrade();
+}