science Tech Comparison
Singularity Research vs Precursor Archaeology
Comparing the Singularity Research (Tier 4) and Precursor Archaeology (Tier 3), both science 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 | Singularity Research | Precursor Archaeology |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T3 |
| Research time | 60 | 18▼ |
| metal cost | 100,000 | 25,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 60,000 | 15,000▼ |
| dark matter cost | 2,000▼ | — |
| Effect | unlocks tier5 techs: true | unlocks archaeology: true |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Singularity Research
Research into artificial singularities unlocks the most advanced technologies in the game.
Unlocks buildings: singularity lab
Requires: science 4
Precursor Archaeology
Excavate ancient alien ruins for random tech breakthroughs and artefact bonuses.
Unlocks buildings: archaeology site
Requires: science 1
Which Should You Research First?
The Precursor Archaeology is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the science branch, opening the path toward Singularity Research.