defense Building Comparison
Missile Battery vs Planetary Shield Dome
Comparing the Missile Battery and Planetary Shield Dome, 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 | Missile Battery | Planetary Shield Dome |
|---|---|---|
| Max level | 15 | 10 |
| Base cost | 1,200 metal, 600 crystal, 300 gas | 2,000 metal, 3,000 crystal |
| Upkeep | 12 energy, 8 gas | 60 energy, 30 crystal |
| long range defense power / level | +150★ | — |
| engagement range sectors / level | +0.1★ | — |
| planetary shield hp / level | — | +5,000★ |
★ marks the higher per-level output. Compare against your base's current bottleneck before committing a plot.
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
Planetary Shield Dome
Energy dome protecting the entire planet. Absorbs damage before turrets.
Requires tech: defense 2
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.