shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Air Superiority Fighter II vs Modular Design
Comparing the Air Superiority Fighter II (Tier 2) and Modular Design (Tier 2), both shipbuilding technologies in Starforge MMO. Use this to decide which to queue first when your research lab can only run one project at a time.
Research Comparison
| Attribute | Air Superiority Fighter II | Modular Design |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T2 |
| Research time | 4▼ | 8 |
| metal cost | 3,000▼ | 10,000 |
| crystal cost | 1,800▼ | 5,000 |
| Effect | unlock ship: terran-interceptor | +100% utility slot |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Air Superiority Fighter II
Unlocks construction of the terran-interceptor (fighter class).
Unlocks ships: terran interceptor
Modular Design
Unlocks module slot expansion. Ships gain +1 utility slot.
Unlocks buildings: shipyard mk2
Unlocks ships: corvette mk1, miner mk1
Requires: shipbuilding 1
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Air Superiority Fighter II is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.