colonization Tech Comparison
Hostile World Adaptation vs Megacity Planning
Comparing the Hostile World Adaptation (Tier 3) and Megacity Planning (Tier 3), both colonization 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 | Hostile World Adaptation | Megacity Planning |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T3 |
| Research time | 30 | 25▼ |
| metal cost | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| crystal cost | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| gas cost | 8,000▼ | — |
| Effect | +3 colonize tier | +40% max planet population |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Hostile World Adaptation
Life support domes allow thriving colonies on toxic and irradiated worlds.
Unlocks buildings: life support dome
Requires: colonization 2
Megacity Planning
Arcology design and urban stacking increases maximum planetary population capacity by 40%.
Unlocks buildings: arcology district
Requires: colonization 7
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Megacity Planning is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.