espionage Tech Comparison
Deep Cover Agents vs Void Phase Lattice III
Comparing the Deep Cover Agents (Tier 2) and Void Phase Lattice III (Tier 3), both espionage 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 Cover Agents | Void Phase Lattice III |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T3 |
| Research time | 12▼ | 18 |
| metal cost | 15,000▼ | 42,000 |
| crystal cost | 8,000▼ | 24,000 |
| dark matter cost | — | 600▼ |
| Effect | unlocks sabotage: true; +25% agent concealment | +35% stealth detection evade; +20% first strike damage |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Deep Cover Agents
Sabotage missions available. Agents 25% harder to detect.
Requires: espionage 1
Void Phase Lattice III
Weaves a phase-shifting cloak lattice into a fighter hull, letting it slip between scan frequencies. Unlocks the Void Specter stealth fighter.
Unlocks ships: void specter
Requires: espionage 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Deep Cover Agents is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the espionage branch, opening the path toward Void Phase Lattice III.