logistics Tech Comparison
Deep Survey Expeditions vs Supply Chain Optimisation
Comparing the Deep Survey Expeditions (Tier 3) and Supply Chain Optimisation (Tier 2), both logistics 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 | Deep Survey Expeditions | Supply Chain Optimisation |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T2 |
| Research time | 16 | 10▼ |
| metal cost | 38,000 | 10,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 26,000 | 5,000▼ |
| gas cost | 8,000▼ | — |
| credits cost | — | 20,000▼ |
| Effect | +40% expedition range; +30% anomaly detection; +15% expedition event quality | +10% -building upkeep |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Deep Survey Expeditions
Long-range survey doctrine that fits scouts with extended life support and wide-band sensor sweeps for multi-jump expeditions into uncharted space. Unlocks the Horizon Explorer.
Unlocks ships: horizon explorer
Requires: logistics 3
Supply Chain Optimisation
Reduces upkeep costs for all buildings by 10%.
Requires: logistics 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Supply Chain Optimisation is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Deep Survey Expeditions.