logistics Tech Comparison
Supply Chain Optimisation vs Interstellar Exchange
Comparing the Supply Chain Optimisation (Tier 2) and Interstellar Exchange (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 | Supply Chain Optimisation | Interstellar Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T3 |
| Research time | 10▼ | 20 |
| metal cost | 10,000▼ | 30,000 |
| crystal cost | 5,000▼ | 15,000 |
| credits cost | 20,000▼ | 50,000 |
| Effect | +10% -building upkeep | unlocks neutral market: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Supply Chain Optimisation
Reduces upkeep costs for all buildings by 10%.
Requires: logistics 1
Interstellar Exchange
Opens cross-faction neutral market. Trade any resource with neutral NPC merchants.
Unlocks buildings: interstellar exchange
Requires: logistics 2, logistics 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Supply Chain Optimisation is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Interstellar Exchange.