fighter Drone Comparison
Phantom Interceptor vs Solar Lance
Comparing the Phantom Interceptor (Tier 5) and Solar Lance (Tier 4), both fighter drones in Starforge MMO. Both deploy from carrier hulls and fill the same wing slot, so they compete directly for your drone bay.
Stat Comparison
| Attribute | Phantom Interceptor | Solar Lance |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T5 | T4 |
| Max per carrier | 5 | 6★ |
| attack | 160★ | 120 |
| speed | 140★ | 70 |
| hp | 35 | 40★ |
| range | 5 | 5 |
| stealth Level | 2 | — |
★ marks the higher raw value for each attribute. Higher is not always better — match the stat to your carrier doctrine.
Phantom Interceptor
The apex combat drone used only by Void Syndicate elite carriers. Phase-shifted for partial invisibility, it's nearly impossible to shoot down before it fires. Its quantum-phase drive allows it to slip between sensor wavelengths, delivering devastating strikes before enemy point-defense can even lock on.
Carriers: ghost carrier, void colossus
Unlock tech: drone warfare 4
Solar Lance
An exclusive Solar Empire design, the Solar Lance channels concentrated photonic energy into a sustained beam weapon that melts through even reinforced hull plates. Only Solar Empire carriers are fitted with the resonance emitters required to synchronise its weapon cycle.
Carriers: solaris carrier, dawn battleship
Unlock tech: solar energy weapons
Which Drone Should You Build?
The Phantom Interceptor sits a tier higher, giving it the stronger stat ceiling and making it the upgrade target once its unlock tech is researched. The lower-tier drone stays viable as an early-game filler while you tech up.