espionage Tech Comparison
Dark Zone Infiltration vs Void Phase Lattice III
Comparing the Dark Zone Infiltration (Tier 4) and Void Phase Lattice III (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 | Void Phase Lattice III |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Research time | 24 | 18▼ |
| metal cost | 60,000 | 42,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 34,000 | 24,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | 900 | 600▼ |
| Effect | +50% dark zone survival; +30% passive scan range; +25% detection evade | +35% stealth detection evade; +20% first strike damage |
▼ 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
Void Phase Lattice III
Weaves a phase-shifting cloak lattice into a fighter hull, letting it slip between scan frequencies. Unlocks the Void Specter stealth fighter.
Unlocks ships: void specter
Requires: espionage 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Void Phase Lattice III is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the espionage branch, opening the path toward Dark Zone Infiltration.