logistics Tech Comparison
Deep Survey Expeditions vs Supply Chain Optimization
Comparing the Deep Survey Expeditions (Tier 3) and Supply Chain Optimization (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 Optimization |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T2 |
| Research time | 16 | 8▼ |
| metal cost | 38,000 | 10,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 26,000 | 5,000▼ |
| gas cost | 8,000▼ | — |
| credits cost | — | 15,000▼ |
| Effect | +40% expedition range; +30% anomaly detection; +15% expedition event quality | +10% -build time |
▼ 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 Optimization
Streamlined procurement pipelines cut all ship and building construction times by 10%.
Unlocks buildings: logistics hub
Requires: logistics 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Supply Chain Optimization is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Deep Survey Expeditions.