espionage Tech Comparison
Cyber Warfare Division vs Counter-Intelligence Bureau
Comparing the Cyber Warfare Division (Tier 3) and Counter-Intelligence Bureau (Tier 2), 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 | Cyber Warfare Division | Counter-Intelligence Bureau |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T2 |
| Research time | 20 | 10▼ |
| metal cost | 30,000 | 12,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 15,000 | 6,000▼ |
| Effect | unlocks cyber sabotage: true; +15% -enemy production debuff | +30% spy detection |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Cyber Warfare Division
Hack enemy production facilities to reduce their output by 15% for 24 hours.
Unlocks buildings: cyber ops center
Requires: espionage 2
Counter-Intelligence Bureau
Identify and neutralise enemy spies. +30% chance to catch incoming spies.
Unlocks buildings: counter intel bureau
Requires: espionage 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Counter-Intelligence Bureau is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the espionage branch, opening the path toward Cyber Warfare Division.