alliance Tech Comparison
Joint Fleet Command vs Citadel Construction
Comparing the Joint Fleet Command (Tier 2) and Citadel Construction (Tier 3), 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 | Joint Fleet Command | Citadel Construction |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T3 |
| Research time | 20▼ | 72 |
| metal cost | 40,000▼ | 200,000 |
| crystal cost | 20,000▼ | 100,000 |
| antimatter cost | — | 2,000▼ |
| Effect | joint fleet command: true | unlocks citadel: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Joint Fleet Command
Alliance members can command each other's fleets in joint operations.
Unlocks buildings: joint command center
Requires: alliance tech 1
Citadel Construction
Unlock the Citadel — a massive alliance-owned superstructure capable of housing entire fleets.
Unlocks buildings: citadel
Requires: alliance tech 2, alliance tech 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Joint Fleet Command is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the alliance branch, opening the path toward Citadel Construction.