diplomacy Tech Comparison
Non-Aggression Pacts vs Mutual Defence Accords
Comparing the Non-Aggression Pacts (Tier 3) and Mutual Defence Accords (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 | Non-Aggression Pacts | Mutual Defence Accords |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T4 |
| Research time | 25▼ | 55 |
| metal cost | 35,000▼ | 90,000 |
| crystal cost | 18,000▼ | 45,000 |
| credits cost | 70,000▼ | 300,000 |
| Effect | +10% shared trade income; unlocks nap diplomacy: true | auto ally response: true; +30% -solo defense losses |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Non-Aggression Pacts
Formalise temporary ceasefires with rival empires. Active NAPs reduce cross-border skirmishes and boost shared trade income by 10%.
Unlocks buildings: nap treaty office
Requires: diplomacy 2
Mutual Defence Accords
Binding mutual-defence treaties automatically trigger allied fleets when a signatory is attacked. Reduces solo-defence losses by 30%.
Unlocks buildings: treaty vaults
Requires: diplomacy 5, diplomacy 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Non-Aggression Pacts is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the diplomacy branch, opening the path toward Mutual Defence Accords.