shipbuilding Tech Comparison
Dreadnought Engineering vs Solar Dreadnought Command IV
Comparing the Dreadnought Engineering (Tier 4) and Solar Dreadnought Command IV (Tier 4), 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 | Dreadnought Engineering | Solar Dreadnought Command IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T4 | T4 |
| Research time | 80 | 8▼ |
| metal cost | 180,000 | 12,000▼ |
| crystal cost | 90,000 | 7,200▼ |
| antimatter cost | 1,200 | 200▼ |
| dark matter cost | 600▼ | — |
| Effect | enables dreadnought class: true; enables capital class: true | unlock ship: solar-sovereign |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Dreadnought Engineering
Multi-segment superstructure design and redundant reactor cradles unlock the Dreadnought — a Capital hull rivaling the Titan in mass.
Unlocks buildings: dreadnought foundry
Unlocks ships: titan dreadnought, hammerfist battleship
Requires: shipbuilding 7, shipbuilding 8, shipbuilding 5
Solar Dreadnought Command IV
Unlocks construction of the solar-sovereign (dreadnought class).
Unlocks ships: solar sovereign
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Solar Dreadnought Command IV is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.