espionage Tech Comparison
Intelligence Network vs Deep Cover Agents
Comparing the Intelligence Network (Tier 1) and Deep Cover Agents (Tier 2), both espionage 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 | Intelligence Network | Deep Cover Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T2 |
| Research time | 4▼ | 12 |
| metal cost | 3,000▼ | 15,000 |
| crystal cost | 2,000▼ | 8,000 |
| Effect | unlocks espionage: true; +10% spy success | unlocks sabotage: true; +25% agent concealment |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Intelligence Network
Unlocks spy missions. +10% spy mission success rate.
Unlocks buildings: intel center
Deep Cover Agents
Sabotage missions available. Agents 25% harder to detect.
Requires: espionage 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Intelligence Network is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the espionage branch, opening the path toward Deep Cover Agents.