alliance Tech Comparison
Alliance Fortress vs Resource Pact
Comparing the Alliance Fortress (Tier 2) and Resource Pact (Tier 2), both alliance 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 | Alliance Fortress | Resource Pact |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T2 |
| Research time | 24 | 12▼ |
| metal cost | 50,000 | 20,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 25,000 | 10,000▼ |
| credits cost | — | 30,000▼ |
| Effect | alliance stations: true | +5% auto resource share |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Alliance Fortress
Build alliance-owned defensive stations in controlled sectors.
Unlocks buildings: alliance station
Requires: alliance tech 1
Resource Pact
Alliance members automatically share 5% of resource surplus with others.
Requires: alliance tech 1
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Resource Pact is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.