colonization Tech Comparison
Terraforming II vs Megacity Planning
Comparing the Terraforming II (Tier 2) and Megacity Planning (Tier 3), 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 | Terraforming II | Megacity Planning |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T3 |
| Research time | 18▼ | 25 |
| metal cost | 25,000▼ | 50,000 |
| crystal cost | 12,000▼ | 25,000 |
| Effect | +2 colonize tier; +100% building slots | +40% max planet population |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Terraforming II
Extreme-condition planets become colonizable. +1 building slot per planet.
Requires: colonization 1
Megacity Planning
Arcology design and urban stacking increases maximum planetary population capacity by 40%.
Unlocks buildings: arcology district
Requires: colonization 7
Which Should You Research First?
The Terraforming II is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the colonization branch, opening the path toward Megacity Planning.