diplomacy Tech Comparison
Intelligence Networks vs Galactic Senate Seat
Comparing the Intelligence Networks (Tier 3) and Galactic Senate Seat (Tier 4), both diplomacy 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 | Intelligence Networks | Galactic Senate Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T4 |
| Research time | 22▼ | 60 |
| metal cost | 30,000▼ | 80,000 |
| crystal cost | 15,000▼ | 40,000 |
| credits cost | 60,000▼ | 400,000 |
| Effect | unlocks rival intel: true; +20% spy success | +3 diplomacy actions per week; senate veto power: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Intelligence Networks
Shadow networks embedded in rival empires reveal enemy fleet positions and production totals.
Unlocks buildings: shadow bureau
Requires: diplomacy 2
Galactic Senate Seat
Secure a permanent seat in the Galactic Senate, granting veto power on certain war declarations and +3 diplomacy actions per week.
Unlocks buildings: senate delegation hall
Requires: diplomacy 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Intelligence Networks is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the diplomacy branch, opening the path toward Galactic Senate Seat.