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Factory
File:Factory SC1 Game1.png
Structure
Race

Terran

Properties
Hit points

1250

Production
Minerals

200 Image:Minerals Terran SC1.png

Gas

100 Image:Gas Terran SC1.png

Requires

Barracks

Combat
Armor

1

Function
Add-ons

Machine Shop

Produces

A factory is an automated terran structure which acts as the primary production center for vehicles[1] and ammunition.[2]

Contents

[edit] StarCraft

In StarCraft, the factory is used to construct vultures, siege tanks and goliaths. It also has an optional machine shop upgrade to enhance vehicles' offensive weapons and speed.[1]

[edit] Abilities

Lift Off
Notes

This structure can lift off, enabling it to fly. It cannot produce units or conduct research while in flight, and must leave add-ons behind.

Build Machine Shop
Usage
Minerals

50 Image:Minerals Terran SC1.png

Gas

50 Image:Gas Terran SC1.png

Notes

The factory can add a machine shop to itself, enabling it to produce siege tanks and upgrade tanks and vultures. In StarCraft: Brood War it also enables the research of Charon Boosters.

[edit] StarCraft II

This article or section contains information about a StarCraft II unit or structure.

The content may be significantly out of date as StarCraft II experiences a new build weekly and may change substantially as more information becomes available. Please do not add speculation to this article, and remember to cite a published source for details.

Factory
Structure
Race

Terran

Properties
Hit points

1250[3]

Type
Armor type
Production
Minerals

200[3] Image:Minerals Terran SC1.png

Gas

100[3] Image:Gas Terran SC1.png

Build time

65[3][5]

Requires

Barracks[3]

Combat
Armor

1

Function
Add-ons
Produces

In StarCraft II the factory is compatible with the tech lab and nuclear reactor, albeit not both simultaneously.[8]

It is associated with auto-turrets and targeting drones.[3]

[edit] Abilities

Early render of the Factory in StarCraft II
Lift Off
Notes

This structure can lift off, enabling it to fly. It cannot produce units or conduct research while in flight, and must leave add-ons behind.

[edit] Building Upgrades

Building Armor[10][11]
Researched at

Engineering bay[11]

Properties
Level

Level 1

Level 2

Minerals

150[10] Image:Minerals Terran SC1.png

200[10] Image:Minerals Terran SC1.png

Gas

150[10] Image:Gas Terran SC1.png

200[10] Image:Gas Terran SC1.png

Research time

140[10] time

160[10] time

Notes

Increases the armor of terran buildings.[10]

Edit

[edit] References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. StarCraft (Manual). Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.
  2. ↑ Hickman, Tracy. StarCraft: Speed of Darkness. Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books, May 21, 2002. ISBN 0-671-04150-9.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-04. Terran Buildings Information. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2009-05-10.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Source: Battle Report 1 -part 2 Accessed 2008-12-20.
  5. ↑ StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-04. WWI 08 Coverage - Terran Buildings. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2009-06-20.
  6. ↑ Karune. 2008-02-26. StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 31. Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum. Accessed 2008-02-26.
  7. ↑ Zero. 2009-04-04. My Day at Blizzard. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2009-05-18.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 2007-09-13. Gameplay Video - Terran. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2007-09-14.
  9. ↑ Zetaras Xal'Kurat. 2008-03-16. StarCraft 2 Korean and Chinese Build Summary. SC2 Blog. Accessed 2008-03-18.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 Terran Bunker. StarCraft II Armory. Accessed 2009-09-12.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Grrrrr. 2009-07-04. Terran Late Game Experience (page 2). Inc.Gamers. Accessed 2009-07-13.


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