propulsion Tech Comparison
Slipstream Navigation vs Jump Gate Network
Comparing the Slipstream Navigation (Tier 3) and Jump Gate Network (Tier 4), 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 | Slipstream Navigation | Jump Gate Network |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3 | T4 |
| Research time | 15▼ | 64 |
| metal cost | 25,000▼ | 160,000 |
| crystal cost | 12,000▼ | 80,000 |
| gas cost | 5,000▼ | — |
| antimatter cost | — | 1,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | — | 800▼ |
| Effect | +30% travel speed | unlocks jump gates: true; fixed lane instant travel: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Slipstream Navigation
Pilots trained to ride gravitational slipstreams cut interstellar travel time by 30%.
Unlocks buildings: navigation academy
Requires: propulsion 2
Jump Gate Network
Paired stargates create permanent fixed-link jump corridors between distant sectors, enabling instant fleet transit along established lanes.
Unlocks buildings: jump gate
Requires: propulsion 7, propulsion 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Slipstream Navigation is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the propulsion branch, opening the path toward Jump Gate Network.