espionage Tech Comparison
Cyber Warfare Division vs Double Agents
Comparing the Cyber Warfare Division (Tier 3) and Double Agents (Tier 3), 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 | Cyber Warfare Division | Double Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T3 |
| Research time | 20 | 16▼ |
| metal cost | 30,000 | 25,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 15,000 | 12,000▼ |
| Effect | unlocks cyber sabotage: true; +15% -enemy production debuff | unlocks double agent: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Cyber Warfare Division
Hack enemy production facilities to reduce their output by 15% for 24 hours.
Unlocks buildings: cyber ops center
Requires: espionage 2
Double Agents
Turn captured enemy spies into double agents feeding false intelligence.
Requires: espionage 2, espionage 4
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Double Agents is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.