Wikia

Fusion Core

Structure
Race	Terran
Production
Minerals	150
Gas	150
Build time	65
Produced from	SCV
Requires	Starport
Protection
Hit points	750
Armor	1 (+2 with Building Armor)
Type	Armored Mechanical Structure
Function
Allows	Battlecruiser Hercules dropship (WoL campaign only)
Research	See below

The fusion core, formerly known as the anti-matter core^[1] and deep space relay,^[2] is a terran structure in StarCraft II.

The fusion core allows the production of battlecruisers and is associated with battlecruiser-specific abilities.

Game StructureEdit

Researched Upgrades and AbilitiesEdit

Behemoth Reactor

Researched at

Fusion core

Hotkey

B

Properties

Minerals	150
Gas	150
Research time	80

Notes

Increases the starting energy of the battlecruiser by 25.

Edit

Weapon Refit

Acquisition
Minerals	150
Gas	150
Research time	60
Researched at	Fusion core
Hotkey	R

Notes

Analogous to StarCraft's "Yamato Gun". Adds a large central gun to the bow. Prior to firing, the "head" splits apart, and the 'neck' recoils when the weapon is fired. Does 300 damage to any target they hit.

Edit

Building UpgradesEdit

Building Armor

Researched at

Engineering bay

Hotkey

B

Properties

Minerals	150
Gas	150
Research time	140

Notes

+2 armor for terran buildings

Edit

Wings of LibertyEdit

In the Wings of Liberty campaign, the fusion core allows the production of the Hercules dropship at a starport.

Building UpgradesEdit

Fire Suppression System
Campaign	Wings of Liberty
Cost	$90,000
Researched at	Hyperion armory
Notes
All structures repair themselves to 50% life. All structure fires are automatically put out. This all-in-one safety system automatically dispatches robotic drones to put out any fires and perform basic repairs on damaged structures. Although these drones are effective at doing basic repairs, they do not have a strong enough AI to perform the more delicate repairs needed to restore a structure past 50% structural integrity.^[3]
Edit

DevelopmentEdit

The following section contains information from a previous version of StarCraft II which is no longer valid.

The fusion core experienced a rather rushed and unplanned development. It was the intention of the designers that advanced terran structures feature circular shapes, but the fusion core's shape became simple and repetitive. The front and back pistons were tweaked to oval shapes to make them more interesting.^[4]

Players used to have a choice between three abilities on each battlecruiser. This was removed from multiplayer by the beta, but is featured in the campaign.^[5]

Weapon Refit^[6]

Acquisition
Researched at	Fusion core^[7]^[8]

Usage
Minerals	150^[6]
Gas	150^[6]
Activation/ Build Time	60^[7]

Notes

A battlecruiser will have the choice of being upgraded with either the Yamato Cannon, the Missile Barrage attack, or the Defensive Matrix, but cannot have more than one. Once one has been chosen, the battlecruiser may not switch.^[9]^[10] The upgrades are made individually (by selecting the battlecruiser).^[11] Upgrading the battlecruiser is very quick.^[8]

Edit

ImagesEdit

References Edit

↑ Fusion Core building? Is that the same as the space relay / anti-matter core building that is a requirement for battle cruisers?

Yup, that's the one. Karune, Random_user07. 2009-04-03. the Terran Medivac. Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum. Accessed 2009-04-03.
↑ GearvOsh. 2008-10-12. Updated Unit & Building Statistics. StarCraft II Armory. Accessed 2008-10-18.
↑ Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Armory upgrades (in English). 2010.
↑ 2011, SC2: Terran Fusion Core. Deviantart, accessed on 2011-06-11
↑ Michael Graf. 2010-03-25. Starcraft 2 - Exclusive interview with lead designer Dustin Browder. Gamestar. Accessed 2010-03-27.
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 ^6.2 Terran Battlecruiser. StarCraft II Armory. Accessed 2009-09-12.
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 Terran Fusion Core. StarCraft II Armory. Accessed 2009-10-04.
↑ ^8.0 ^8.1 imba.Adolf [RA]. 2009-11-08. We played Starcraft 2: A Report From IgroMir, Day 2. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2009-11-09.
↑ Karune. 2007-10-05. StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 16. Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum. Accessed 2007-10-05.
↑ 2008-03-17. Lipton. I interview Joneagle about his experience with Starcraft 2. StarFeeder. Accessed 2008-03-29.
↑ StarCraft Source staff, Frank Pearce, Bob Colayco. Interview with Frank Pierce and Bob Colayco. StarCraft Source. Accessed 2008-09-02.