colonization Tech Comparison
Hostile World Adaptation vs Basic Colonization
Comparing the Hostile World Adaptation (Tier 3) and Basic Colonization (Tier 2), 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 | Hostile World Adaptation | Basic Colonization |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T2 |
| Research time | 30 | 8▼ |
| metal cost | 50,000 | 15,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 25,000 | 8,000▼ |
| gas cost | 8,000▼ | — |
| Effect | +3 colonize tier | colonize standard worlds: true; +25% colony start population |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Hostile World Adaptation
Life support domes allow thriving colonies on toxic and irradiated worlds.
Unlocks buildings: life support dome
Requires: colonization 2
Basic Colonization
Establishes standard planetary colonization protocols, enabling settlement of temperate worlds.
Unlocks buildings: pioneer camp
Unlocks ships: colony ship mk2
Requires: colonization 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Basic Colonization is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the colonization branch, opening the path toward Hostile World Adaptation.