logistics Tech Comparison
Deep Survey Expeditions vs Hyperlane Charting
Comparing the Deep Survey Expeditions (Tier 3) and Hyperlane Charting (Tier 3), 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 | Hyperlane Charting |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T3 |
| Research time | 16▼ | 18 |
| metal cost | 38,000▼ | 40,000 |
| crystal cost | 26,000 | 20,000▼ |
| gas cost | 8,000 | 5,000▼ |
| Effect | +40% expedition range; +30% anomaly detection; +15% expedition event quality | +25% fleet travel speed |
▼ 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
Hyperlane Charting
Comprehensive stellar cartography maps optimal hyperlane routes, increasing fleet movement speed by 25%.
Unlocks buildings: cartography center
Requires: logistics 7
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Hyperlane Charting is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.