diff --git a/basis/command.lua b/basis/command.lua
index 1ae41e8..d314a3d 100644
--- a/basis/command.lua
+++ b/basis/command.lua
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 local S = function(pos) if pos then return minetest.pos_to_string(pos) end end
 --local P = minetest.string_to_pos
 --local M = minetest.get_meta
+local has_mesecons = minetest.get_modpath("mesecons_mvps") 
 
 local NodeInfoCache = {}
 local NumbersToBeRecycled = {}
@@ -317,6 +318,13 @@ function techage.register_node(names, node_definition)
 	if node_definition.on_node_load then
 		register_lbm(names[1], names)
 	end
+
+	-- register mvps stopper
+	if has_mesecons then
+		for _, name in ipairs(names) do
+			mesecon.register_mvps_stopper(name)
+		end
+	end
 end
 
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diff --git a/mod.conf b/mod.conf
index b4eff7e..0fa5481 100644
--- a/mod.conf
+++ b/mod.conf
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 name = techage
 depends = default,doors,flowers,tubelib2,networks,basic_materials,bucket,stairs,screwdriver,minecart,lcdlib,safer_lua
-optional_depends = unified_inventory,wielded_light,unifieddyes,moreores,ethereal,mesecons,mesecons_materials,digtron,bakedclay,moreblocks,i3,creative,craftguide
+optional_depends = unified_inventory,wielded_light,unifieddyes,moreores,ethereal,mesecons,mesecons_materials,mesecons_mvps,digtron,bakedclay,moreblocks,i3,creative,craftguide
 description = Techage, go through 5 tech ages in search of wealth and power!