alliance Tech Comparison
Alliance Fortress vs Joint Fleet Command
Comparing the Alliance Fortress (Tier 2) and Joint Fleet Command (Tier 2), both alliance 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 | Alliance Fortress | Joint Fleet Command |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T2 |
| Research time | 24 | 20▼ |
| metal cost | 50,000 | 40,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 25,000 | 20,000▼ |
| Effect | alliance stations: true | joint fleet command: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Alliance Fortress
Build alliance-owned defensive stations in controlled sectors.
Unlocks buildings: alliance station
Requires: alliance tech 1
Joint Fleet Command
Alliance members can command each other's fleets in joint operations.
Unlocks buildings: joint command center
Requires: alliance tech 1
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Joint Fleet Command is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.