logistics Tech Comparison
Supply Chain Optimisation vs Automated Shipyards
Comparing the Supply Chain Optimisation (Tier 2) and Automated Shipyards (Tier 3), 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 | Supply Chain Optimisation | Automated Shipyards |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2 | T3 |
| Research time | 10▼ | 28 |
| metal cost | 10,000▼ | 55,000 |
| crystal cost | 5,000▼ | 28,000 |
| credits cost | 20,000▼ | 80,000 |
| Effect | +10% -building upkeep | +3 parallel build queues |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Supply Chain Optimisation
Reduces upkeep costs for all buildings by 10%.
Requires: logistics 1
Automated Shipyards
Fully automated construction arms enable parallel build queues, allowing up to 3 ships to be built simultaneously per shipyard.
Unlocks buildings: automated shipyard
Requires: logistics 7
Which Should You Research First?
The Supply Chain Optimisation is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Automated Shipyards.