shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Dreadnought Siege Doctrine V vs Solar Dreadnought Command IV
Comparing the Dreadnought Siege Doctrine V (Tier 5) and Solar Dreadnought Command IV (Tier 4), both shipbuilding 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 | Dreadnought Siege Doctrine V | Solar Dreadnought Command IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T5 | T4 |
| Research time | 10 | 8▼ |
| metal cost | 24,000 | 12,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 14,400 | 7,200▼ |
| antimatter cost | 400 | 200▼ |
| Effect | unlock ship: terran-juggernaut | unlock ship: solar-sovereign |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Dreadnought Siege Doctrine V
Unlocks construction of the terran-juggernaut (dreadnought class).
Unlocks ships: terran juggernaut
Solar Dreadnought Command IV
Unlocks construction of the solar-sovereign (dreadnought class).
Unlocks ships: solar sovereign
Which Should You Research First?
The Solar Dreadnought Command IV is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the shipbuilding branch, opening the path toward Dreadnought Siege Doctrine V.