shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Solar Dreadnought Command IV vs Solar Energy Barrage IV
Comparing the Solar Dreadnought Command IV (Tier 4) and Solar Energy Barrage 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 | Solar Dreadnought Command IV | Solar Energy Barrage 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: solar-sovereign | unlock ship: nova-battleship |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Solar Dreadnought Command IV
Unlocks construction of the solar-sovereign (dreadnought class).
Unlocks ships: solar sovereign
Solar Energy Barrage IV
Unlocks construction of the nova-battleship (battleship class).
Unlocks ships: nova battleship
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.