defense Building Comparison
Defense Turret vs Missile Battery
Comparing the Defense Turret and Missile Battery, both defense buildings in Starforge MMO. Base plots and energy upkeep are scarce, so use this to decide which structure earns its slot first.
Build & Output Comparison
| Attribute | Defense Turret | Missile Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Max level | 20 | 15 |
| Base cost | 500 metal, 300 crystal | 1,200 metal, 600 crystal, 300 gas |
| Upkeep | 8 energy, 5 metal | 12 energy, 8 gas |
| planetary defense power / level | +100★ | — |
| long range defense power / level | — | +150★ |
| engagement range sectors / level | — | +0.1★ |
★ marks the higher per-level output. Compare against your base's current bottleneck before committing a plot.
Defense Turret
Automated kinetic turret. Defends planet from enemy fleets.
Requires tech: weapons 1
Missile Battery
Long-range planetary defense system that engages enemy fleets before they reach orbital distance. Missiles deal high damage against capital ships and can disrupt fleet formations during approach.
Requires tech: missile doctrine ii
Requires building: defense turret
Which Should You Build First?
Both are defense buildings, so the choice depends on your current bottleneck. Prioritise the structure whose highlighted per-level output addresses your scarcest resource, and weigh that against its energy upkeep — a high output that drains your power grid can stall the rest of your base.