logistics Tech Comparison
Fleet Resupply Tenders vs Quantum Courier Network
Comparing the Fleet Resupply Tenders (Tier 3) 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 | Fleet Resupply Tenders | Quantum Courier Network |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T4 |
| Research time | 14▼ | 40 |
| metal cost | 25,000▼ | 80,000 |
| crystal cost | 12,000▼ | 40,000 |
| dark matter cost | — | 1,000▼ |
| credits cost | — | 100,000▼ |
| Effect | +50% -return to base cooldown | 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.
Fleet Resupply Tenders
Support ships resupply combat fleets in the field, reducing return-to-base cooldown by 50%.
Unlocks ships: tender mk1
Requires: logistics 2
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?
The Fleet Resupply Tenders is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the logistics branch, opening the path toward Quantum Courier Network.