logistics Tech Comparison
Dark Matter Freight Lanes vs Fleet Resupply Tenders
Comparing the Dark Matter Freight Lanes (Tier 4) and Fleet Resupply Tenders (Tier 3), 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 | Dark Matter Freight Lanes | Fleet Resupply Tenders |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Research time | 80 | 14▼ |
| metal cost | 130,000 | 25,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 65,000 | 12,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | 3,000▼ | — |
| credits cost | 250,000▼ | — |
| Effect | +5 freight speed multiplier | +50% -return to base cooldown |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Dark Matter Freight Lanes
Dark-matter-threaded freight corridors allow bulk resource transfers at 5× normal speed empire-wide.
Unlocks buildings: dark matter freight hub
Requires: logistics 10, energy 3
Fleet Resupply Tenders
Support ships resupply combat fleets in the field, reducing return-to-base cooldown by 50%.
Unlocks ships: tender mk1
Requires: logistics 2
Which Should You Research First?
The Fleet Resupply Tenders is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Dark Matter Freight Lanes.