research Building Comparison
Bio-Laboratory vs Research Nexus
Comparing the Bio-Laboratory and Research Nexus, both research buildings in Starforge MMO. Base plots and energy upkeep are scarce, so use this to decide which structure earns its slot first.
Build & Output Comparison
| Attribute | Bio-Laboratory | Research Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Max level | 10 | 15 |
| Base cost | 1,800 metal, 800 crystal, 400 gas | 2,500 metal, 3,000 crystal |
| Upkeep | 18 energy, 10 gas | 45 energy, 30 crystal |
| bio material output / level | +10★ | — |
| bio research speed / level | +0.05★ | — |
| research speed / level | — | +0.05★ |
| tech queue slots / level | — | +0.1★ |
★ marks the higher per-level output. Compare against your base's current bottleneck before committing a plot.
Bio-Laboratory
A biosynthesis research facility that cultivates alien organisms, engineers biological compounds, and produces bio_material used in genetic enhancements, living-ship construction, and xenobiology research.
Requires tech: bio engineering 1
Requires building: research lab
Research Nexus
An advanced multi-disciplinary research center housing quantum computing arrays and AI-assisted simulation chambers that accelerate all technology research across the empire.
Requires tech: advanced computing
Requires building: research lab
Which Should You Build First?
Both are research buildings, so the choice depends on your current bottleneck. Prioritise the structure whose highlighted per-level output addresses your scarcest resource, and weigh that against its energy upkeep — a high output that drains your power grid can stall the rest of your base.