espionage Tech Comparison
Counter-Intelligence Bureau vs Void Phase Lattice III
Comparing the Counter-Intelligence Bureau (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 | Counter-Intelligence Bureau | Void Phase Lattice III |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T3 |
| Research time | 10▼ | 18 |
| metal cost | 12,000▼ | 42,000 |
| crystal cost | 6,000▼ | 24,000 |
| dark matter cost | — | 600▼ |
| Effect | +30% spy detection | +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.
Counter-Intelligence Bureau
Identify and neutralise enemy spies. +30% chance to catch incoming spies.
Unlocks buildings: counter intel bureau
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 Counter-Intelligence Bureau is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the espionage branch, opening the path toward Void Phase Lattice III.