espionage Tech Comparison
Dark Zone Infiltration vs Cyber Warfare Division
Comparing the Dark Zone Infiltration (Tier 4) and Cyber Warfare Division (Tier 3), both espionage 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 | Dark Zone Infiltration | Cyber Warfare Division |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Research time | 24 | 20▼ |
| metal cost | 60,000 | 30,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 34,000 | 15,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | 900▼ | — |
| Effect | +50% dark zone survival; +30% passive scan range; +25% detection evade | unlocks cyber sabotage: true; +15% -enemy production debuff |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Dark Zone Infiltration
Hardened scout doctrine for operating inside dark zones and nebula interference, combining signal-masking with passive deep-scan filters. Unlocks the Umbra Scout.
Unlocks ships: umbra scout
Requires: espionage 6, void phase lattice iii
Cyber Warfare Division
Hack enemy production facilities to reduce their output by 15% for 24 hours.
Unlocks buildings: cyber ops center
Requires: espionage 2
Which Should You Research First?
The Cyber Warfare Division is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the espionage branch, opening the path toward Dark Zone Infiltration.