logistics Tech Comparison
Deep Survey Expeditions vs Automated Convoys
Comparing the Deep Survey Expeditions (Tier 3) and Automated Convoys (Tier 2), both logistics 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 | Deep Survey Expeditions | Automated Convoys |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T2 |
| Research time | 16 | 8▼ |
| metal cost | 38,000 | 8,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 26,000 | 4,000▼ |
| gas cost | 8,000▼ | — |
| Effect | +40% expedition range; +30% anomaly detection; +15% expedition event quality | auto convoy: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Deep Survey Expeditions
Long-range survey doctrine that fits scouts with extended life support and wide-band sensor sweeps for multi-jump expeditions into uncharted space. Unlocks the Horizon Explorer.
Unlocks ships: horizon explorer
Requires: logistics 3
Automated Convoys
Haulers auto-repeat trade routes without manual resend.
Unlocks ships: hauler mk1
Requires: logistics 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Automated Convoys is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Deep Survey Expeditions.