logistics Tech Comparison
Interstellar Exchange vs Supply Chain Optimization
Comparing the Interstellar Exchange (Tier 3) and Supply Chain Optimization (Tier 2), 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 | Interstellar Exchange | Supply Chain Optimization |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T2 |
| Research time | 20 | 8▼ |
| metal cost | 30,000 | 10,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 15,000 | 5,000▼ |
| credits cost | 50,000 | 15,000▼ |
| Effect | unlocks neutral market: true | +10% -build time |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Interstellar Exchange
Opens cross-faction neutral market. Trade any resource with neutral NPC merchants.
Unlocks buildings: interstellar exchange
Requires: logistics 2, logistics 3
Supply Chain Optimization
Streamlined procurement pipelines cut all ship and building construction times by 10%.
Unlocks buildings: logistics hub
Requires: logistics 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Supply Chain Optimization is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Interstellar Exchange.