shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Mobile Logistics Platform IV vs Solar Dreadnought Command IV
Comparing the Mobile Logistics Platform IV (Tier 4) and Solar Dreadnought Command IV (Tier 4), both shipbuilding 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 | Mobile Logistics Platform IV | Solar Dreadnought Command IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T4 |
| Research time | 8 | 8 |
| metal cost | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| crystal cost | 7,200 | 7,200 |
| antimatter cost | 200 | 200 |
| Effect | unlock ship: horizon-platform | unlock ship: solar-sovereign |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Mobile Logistics Platform IV
Unlocks construction of the horizon-platform (carrier class).
Unlocks ships: horizon platform
Solar Dreadnought Command IV
Unlocks construction of the solar-sovereign (dreadnought class).
Unlocks ships: solar sovereign
Which Should You Research First?
Both technologies share the same tier and a comparable cost — choose the one whose effect best matches your immediate goal.