logistics Tech Comparison
Quantum Courier Network vs Hyperlane Charting
Comparing the Quantum Courier Network (Tier 4) and Hyperlane Charting (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 | Hyperlane Charting |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Research time | 40 | 18▼ |
| metal cost | 80,000 | 40,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 40,000 | 20,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | 1,000▼ | — |
| credits cost | 100,000▼ | — |
| gas cost | — | 5,000▼ |
| Effect | empire wide instant orders: true; +2% -market fee | +25% fleet travel speed |
▼ 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
Hyperlane Charting
Comprehensive stellar cartography maps optimal hyperlane routes, increasing fleet movement speed by 25%.
Unlocks buildings: cartography center
Requires: logistics 7
Which Should You Research First?
The Hyperlane Charting is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Quantum Courier Network.