science Tech Comparison
Singularity Research vs Transcendent Physics
Comparing the Singularity Research (Tier 4) and Transcendent Physics (Tier 5), 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 | Transcendent Physics |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T5 |
| Research time | 60▼ | 300 |
| metal cost | 100,000▼ | 400,000 |
| crystal cost | 60,000▼ | 200,000 |
| dark matter cost | 2,000▼ | 15,000 |
| antimatter cost | — | 5,000▼ |
| Effect | unlocks tier5 techs: true | unlocks transcendent branch: true; +20% -research time |
▼ 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
Transcendent Physics
Push beyond known physical laws. Unlocks transcendent-tier technology branch and grants -20% to all future research times.
Unlocks buildings: transcendence institute
Requires: science 7, quantum 3
Which Should You Research First?
The Singularity Research is the lower-tier prerequisite step and typically comes first in the science branch, opening the path toward Transcendent Physics.