logistics Tech Comparison
Dark Matter Freight Lanes vs Quantum Courier Network
Comparing the Dark Matter Freight Lanes (Tier 4) and Quantum Courier Network (Tier 4), both logistics 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 | Dark Matter Freight Lanes | Quantum Courier Network |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T4 |
| Research time | 80 | 40▼ |
| metal cost | 130,000 | 80,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 65,000 | 40,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | 3,000 | 1,000▼ |
| credits cost | 250,000 | 100,000▼ |
| Effect | +5 freight speed multiplier | empire wide instant orders: true; +2% -market fee |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Dark Matter Freight Lanes
Dark-matter-threaded freight corridors allow bulk resource transfers at 5× normal speed empire-wide.
Unlocks buildings: dark matter freight hub
Requires: logistics 10, energy 3
Quantum Courier Network
Quantum-entangled data relays enable instant trade and orders across the entire empire.
Unlocks buildings: quantum relay
Requires: logistics 4
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Quantum Courier Network is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.