shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Plasma Weapon Mk1 vs Assembly Lines
Comparing the Plasma Weapon Mk1 (Tier 1) and Assembly Lines (Tier 1), 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 | Plasma Weapon Mk1 | Assembly Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T1 | T1 |
| Research time | 2▼ | 3 |
| metal cost | 1,500▼ | 2,000 |
| crystal cost | 900▼ | 1,000 |
| Effect | unlock ship: solar-blade | +15% -ship build time |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Plasma Weapon Mk1
Unlocks construction of the solar-blade (fighter class).
Unlocks ships: solar blade
Assembly Lines
Ship construction time -15%.
Unlocks ships: scout mk1
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Plasma Weapon Mk1 is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.