weapons adv Tech Comparison
Void Armaments vs Temporal Disruption Cannon
Comparing the Void Armaments (Tier 5) and Temporal Disruption Cannon (Tier 5), both weapons adv 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 Armaments | Temporal Disruption Cannon |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T5 | T5 |
| Research time | 150▼ | 280 |
| metal cost | 200,000▼ | 320,000 |
| crystal cost | 100,000▼ | 160,000 |
| antimatter cost | 3,000▼ | 4,000 |
| dark matter cost | 5,000▼ | 12,000 |
| Effect | unlocks module: void-torpedo-5; +75% shield bypass damage | unlocks module: temporal-disruptor-5; +10 enemy freeze duration sec |
▼ marks the lower resource / time cost. Cheaper isn't always better — weigh it against the effect each tech unlocks.
Void Armaments
Torpedoes warped through subspace strike from outside effective shield range, unlocking the void-torpedo-5 module.
Unlocks ships: void torpedo frigate
Requires: weapons adv 1, science 5
Temporal Disruption Cannon
Fires a distortion pulse that freezes enemy ships in a localised time bubble for 10 seconds. Unlocks temporal-disruptor-5 module.
Unlocks ships: temporal strike cruiser
Requires: weapons adv 2, science 5
Which Should You Research First?
Both sit at the same tier. The Void Armaments is the cheaper project, so it's the safer early pick if your economy is tight; otherwise prioritise whichever effect supports your current strategy.