shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Basic Scout Doctrine vs Assembly Lines
Comparing the Basic Scout Doctrine (Tier 1) and Assembly Lines (Tier 1), 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 | Basic Scout Doctrine | Assembly Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T1 |
| Research time | 2▼ | 3 |
| metal cost | 1,500▼ | 2,000 |
| crystal cost | 900▼ | 1,000 |
| Effect | unlock ship: wasp-scout | +15% -ship build time |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Basic Scout Doctrine
Unlocks construction of the wasp-scout (fighter class).
Unlocks ships: wasp scout
Assembly Lines
Ship construction time -15%.
Unlocks ships: scout mk1
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Basic Scout Doctrine is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.