shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Mobile Logistics Platform IV vs Battleship Doctrine
Comparing the Mobile Logistics Platform IV (Tier 4) and Battleship Doctrine (Tier 3), both shipbuilding 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 | Mobile Logistics Platform IV | Battleship Doctrine |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Research time | 8▼ | 30 |
| metal cost | 12,000▼ | 80,000 |
| crystal cost | 7,200▼ | 40,000 |
| antimatter cost | 200▼ | 300 |
| Effect | unlock ship: horizon-platform | enables battleship class: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Mobile Logistics Platform IV
Unlocks construction of the horizon-platform (carrier class).
Unlocks ships: horizon platform
Battleship Doctrine
Heavy-keel construction standards and reinforced spinal mounts unlock the Battleship hull class.
Unlocks buildings: battleship drydock
Unlocks ships: kraken battleship, nova battleship
Requires: shipbuilding 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Battleship Doctrine is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the shipbuilding branch, opening the path toward Mobile Logistics Platform IV.