logistics Tech Comparison
Automated Convoys vs Automated Shipyards
Comparing the Automated Convoys (Tier 2) and Automated Shipyards (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 | Automated Convoys | Automated Shipyards |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T3 |
| Research time | 8▼ | 28 |
| metal cost | 8,000▼ | 55,000 |
| crystal cost | 4,000▼ | 28,000 |
| credits cost | — | 80,000▼ |
| Effect | auto convoy: true | +3 parallel build queues |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Automated Convoys
Haulers auto-repeat trade routes without manual resend.
Unlocks ships: hauler mk1
Requires: logistics 1
Automated Shipyards
Fully automated construction arms enable parallel build queues, allowing up to 3 ships to be built simultaneously per shipyard.
Unlocks buildings: automated shipyard
Requires: logistics 7
Which Should You Research First?
The Automated Convoys is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Automated Shipyards.