shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Graviton Cargo Expander vs Phase Cloak Drive
Comparing the Graviton Cargo Expander (Tier 2) and Phase Cloak Drive (Tier 2), 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 | Graviton Cargo Expander | Phase Cloak Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T2 |
| Research time | 4 | 4 |
| metal cost | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| crystal cost | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Effect | unlock ship: nebula-drifter | unlock ship: void-stalker |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Graviton Cargo Expander
Unlocks construction of the nebula-drifter (corvette class).
Unlocks ships: nebula drifter
Phase Cloak Drive
Unlocks construction of the void-stalker (frigate class).
Unlocks ships: void stalker
Which Should You Research First?
Both technologies share the same tier and a comparable cost — choose the one whose effect best matches your immediate goal.