espionage Tech Comparison
Shadow Fleet Protocol vs Void Phase Lattice III
Comparing the Shadow Fleet Protocol (Tier 4) 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 | Shadow Fleet Protocol | Void Phase Lattice III |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Research time | 36 | 18▼ |
| metal cost | 70,000 | 42,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 35,000 | 24,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | 600 | 600 |
| Effect | unlocks stealth fleet: 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.
Shadow Fleet Protocol
A covert fleet invisible to enemy scanners until it fires. Enables stealth fleet doctrine.
Unlocks ships: stealth frigate mk1
Requires: espionage 3
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 Void Phase Lattice III is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the espionage branch, opening the path toward Shadow Fleet Protocol.