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-====== AE2 Mechanics: Spatial IO ======
+====== Spatial IO ======
 ^ Author | Applied Energistics Team |
 ^ Category | Storage & Automation |
-Spatial IO lets you move parts of the world.
+Spatial IO allows you to cut-and-paste physical volumes of space in your world.
+It can move Flawless Budding Certus Quartz, swap out entire rooms in your base, or even relocate the End Portal.
-* Capture blocks in a **Spatial Cell**.
+It works by swapping a defined volume with an identically sized volume in the **Spatial Storage Dimension**.
-* Requires a **Spatial IO Port**.
+Blocks in the pylon array are sent to storage, and the stored blocks are sent back.
-* Useful for moving contraptions or mob areas intact.
+This makes it possible to use Spatial IO like custom-sized compact machines or pocket dimensions.
+----
+===== Multiblock Setup =====
+All components must be on the same network.
+Only one Spatial IO setup is allowed per network.
+A subnetwork is strongly recommended.
+----
+===== Spatial IO Port =====
+^ Function | Description |
+| Energy | Displays stored and maximum energy in the network |
+| Operation Cost | Shows required energy to perform the swap (used instantly) |
+| Efficiency | Shows pylon array efficiency |
+| Volume | Displays the defined volume size |
+**Usage:**
+Place a spatial storage cell in the input slot and trigger the IO Port with a redstone pulse.
+The defined volume will swap with the storage dimension.
+Re-inserting the same cell will restore the stored volume.
+^ Warning |
+| Any entities inside the volume (including you) will be moved. If you cannot exit the Spatial Storage Dimension, you will be trapped in a dark, empty box. |
+----
+===== Spatial Pylons =====
+^ Rule | Requirement |
+| Minimum Size | 3×3×3 (defines a 1×1×1 volume) |
+| Bounding Box | All pylons must be within the outer bounding shell |
+| Network | All pylons must be on the same network |
+| Pylon Length | Each pylon must be at least 2 blocks long |
+The usable volume is defined by the outside bounding box of the pylons, contracted in by 1 block in all directions.
+Example: A 3×3×3 usable volume requires pylons arranged within a 5×5×5 bounding shell.
+----
+===== Efficiency =====
+^ Factor | Effect |
+| Full Shell | High efficiency, lower energy usage |
+| Sparse Shell | Low efficiency, potentially billions of AE required |
+Efficiency increases as more of the bounding shell is filled with pylons.
+----
+===== Spatial Cells =====
+^ Property | Details |
+| Permanence | Once used, a cell is permanently tied to its dimensions |
+| Reset | Cannot be reset, reformatted, or resized |
+| Directionality | Orientation matters (2×2×3 is not equal to 3×2×2) |
+| Cell Tier | Example: a 16³ cell supports up to 16×16×16 volumes |
+| Validation | If cell dimensions do not match IO Port dimensions, operation fails |
+Each spatial cell becomes permanently bound to its XYZ dimensions after first use.
+Make new cells if different dimensions are needed.

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