logistics Tech Comparison
Quantum Courier Network vs Automated Shipyards
Comparing the Quantum Courier Network (Tier 4) 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 | Quantum Courier Network | Automated Shipyards |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Research time | 40 | 28▼ |
| metal cost | 80,000 | 55,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 40,000 | 28,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | 1,000▼ | — |
| credits cost | 100,000 | 80,000▼ |
| Effect | empire wide instant orders: true; +2% -market fee | +3 parallel build queues |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Quantum Courier Network
Quantum-entangled data relays enable instant trade and orders across the entire empire.
Unlocks buildings: quantum relay
Requires: logistics 4
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 Shipyards is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Quantum Courier Network.