espionage Tech Comparison
Intelligence Network vs Counter-Intelligence Bureau
Comparing the Intelligence Network (Tier 1) and Counter-Intelligence Bureau (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 | Counter-Intelligence Bureau |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T2 |
| Research time | 4▼ | 10 |
| metal cost | 3,000▼ | 12,000 |
| crystal cost | 2,000▼ | 6,000 |
| Effect | unlocks espionage: true; +10% spy success | +30% spy detection |
▼ 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
Counter-Intelligence Bureau
Identify and neutralise enemy spies. +30% chance to catch incoming spies.
Unlocks buildings: counter intel bureau
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 Counter-Intelligence Bureau.