espionage Tech Comparison
Double Agents vs Void Phase Lattice III
Comparing the Double Agents (Tier 3) 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 | Double Agents | Void Phase Lattice III |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T3 |
| Research time | 16▼ | 18 |
| metal cost | 25,000▼ | 42,000 |
| crystal cost | 12,000▼ | 24,000 |
| dark matter cost | — | 600▼ |
| Effect | unlocks double agent: true | +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.
Double Agents
Turn captured enemy spies into double agents feeding false intelligence.
Requires: espionage 2, espionage 4
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?
Both sit at the same tier. The Double Agents is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.