logistics Tech Comparison
Trade Routes vs Supply Chain Optimisation
Comparing the Trade Routes (Tier 1) and Supply Chain Optimisation (Tier 2), both logistics 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 | Trade Routes | Supply Chain Optimisation |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T2 |
| Research time | 2▼ | 10 |
| metal cost | 1,000▼ | 10,000 |
| credits cost | 10,000▼ | 20,000 |
| crystal cost | — | 5,000▼ |
| Effect | +1% -market fee | +10% -building upkeep |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Trade Routes
Reduce market fee by 1% (from 5% to 4%).
Unlocks buildings: trade post
Supply Chain Optimisation
Reduces upkeep costs for all buildings by 10%.
Requires: logistics 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Trade Routes is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Supply Chain Optimisation.