propulsion Tech Comparison
Void Drives vs Hyperdrive Cores
Comparing the Void Drives (Tier 3) and Hyperdrive Cores (Tier 3), both propulsion 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 | Void Drives | Hyperdrive Cores |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T3 |
| Research time | 36 | 24▼ |
| metal cost | 80,000 | 45,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 40,000 | 22,000▼ |
| antimatter cost | 500 | 200▼ |
| gas cost | — | 6,000▼ |
| Effect | cross sector jump: true | unlocks self jump: true; +40% -jump charge time |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Void Drives
Instantaneous cross-galaxy jumps. Enables rapid response.
Requires: propulsion 2
Hyperdrive Cores
Compact hyperdrive cores let any vessel open its own hyperspace window, removing the need to start jumps from a Hyperspace Gate.
Unlocks buildings: hyperdrive foundry
Requires: propulsion 2, propulsion 4
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Hyperdrive Cores is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.