logistics Tech Comparison
Automated Shipyards vs Hyperlane Charting
Comparing the Automated Shipyards (Tier 3) and Hyperlane Charting (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 | Automated Shipyards | Hyperlane Charting |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T3 |
| Research time | 28 | 18▼ |
| metal cost | 55,000 | 40,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 28,000 | 20,000▼ |
| credits cost | 80,000▼ | — |
| gas cost | — | 5,000▼ |
| Effect | +3 parallel build queues | +25% fleet travel speed |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
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
Hyperlane Charting
Comprehensive stellar cartography maps optimal hyperlane routes, increasing fleet movement speed by 25%.
Unlocks buildings: cartography center
Requires: logistics 7
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Hyperlane Charting is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.