colonization Tech Comparison
Dyson Sphere Framework vs Megastructure Foundations
Comparing the Dyson Sphere Framework (Tier 5) and Megastructure Foundations (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 | Megastructure Foundations |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T5 | T4 |
| Research time | 200 | 72▼ |
| metal cost | 500,000 | 200,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 250,000 | 100,000▼ |
| antimatter cost | 5,000▼ | — |
| dark matter cost | 10,000 | 3,000▼ |
| Effect | unlocks dyson sphere: true; +10 star energy multiplier | +50% max population cap |
▼ 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
Megastructure Foundations
Engineering principles enabling ring-worlds and ecumenopoleis. Adds +50% max pop cap.
Unlocks buildings: megastructure core
Requires: colonization 3, colonization 5
Which Should You Research First?
The Megastructure Foundations is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the colonization branch, opening the path toward Dyson Sphere Framework.