colonization Tech Comparison
Dyson Sphere Framework vs Stellar Engineering
Comparing the Dyson Sphere Framework (Tier 5) and Stellar Engineering (Tier 4), both colonization 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 | Dyson Sphere Framework | Stellar Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T5 | T4 |
| Research time | 200 | 80▼ |
| metal cost | 500,000 | 150,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 250,000 | 75,000▼ |
| antimatter cost | 5,000▼ | — |
| dark matter cost | 10,000 | 2,000▼ |
| Effect | unlocks dyson sphere: true; +10 star energy multiplier | +2 building slots stellar; colonize rogue stars: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Dyson Sphere Framework
Megaengineering schematics to encase an entire star in an energy-harvesting shell, granting virtually unlimited power.
Unlocks buildings: dyson sphere segment alpha
Requires: colonization 10, science 5
Stellar Engineering
Manipulate stellar physics to stabilise rogue star systems for colonisation. Unlocks 2 additional building slots on any star-adjacent colony.
Unlocks buildings: stellar regulator
Requires: colonization 12, science 5
Which Should You Research First?
The Stellar Engineering is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the colonization branch, opening the path toward Dyson Sphere Framework.