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===Design===
 
[[File:Goliath SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|left|A personalized goliath]]
 
[[File:Goliath SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|left|A personalized goliath]]
Goliaths are constructed out of [[neosteel]].<ref name="SC:G:Spectres">Kenyon, Nate. (September 27, 2011). ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.</ref> Their armor renders them quite resilient to [[fragmentation grenade]]s and even small arms fire, though their cockpits are vulnerable to missiles.<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> Their fronts are protected by a [[plexiglas|plexishield]].<ref name="SC:LibCru">Grubb, Jeff (February 27, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Liberty's Crusade]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04148-7.</ref> Twin speakers are equipped on the walker and it can be equipped with external audio pickups.<ref name="SC:HDevils"/>
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Goliaths are constructed out of [[neosteel]].<ref name="SC:G:Spectres">Kenyon, Nate. (September 27, 2011). ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres]]''. [[Simon & Schuster]] (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.</ref> Their armor renders them quite resilient to [[fragmentation grenade]]s and even small arms fire, though their cockpits are vulnerable to missiles.<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 1416-55083-6.</ref> Their fronts are protected by a [[plexiglas|plexishield]].<ref name="SC:LibCru">Grubb, Jeff (February 27, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Liberty's Crusade]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04148-7.</ref> Twin speakers are equipped on the walker and it can be equipped with external audio pickups.<ref name="SC:HDevils">Dietz, William C. (April 6, 2010). ''[[StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils]].'' Simon & Schuster (Gallery Books). ISBN 978-1416-55084-6.</ref>
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With reverse-jointed legs,<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> the twelve-foot tall<ref name="SC:Flashpoint">Golden, Christie (November 6, 2012). ''[[StarCraft II: Flashpoint]]''. Simon & Schuster (Gallery Books). ISBN 978-1451-65962-7.</ref><ref name="SC:HDevils"/> goliath features all-terrain maneuverability.<ref name="SC1Man">Underwood, Peter, [[Bill Roper]], [[Chris Metzen]] and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: [[Blizzard Entertainment]], 1998.</ref> To control a goliath, the pilot straps themselves into a "cradle" which enables the goliath to mimic their movements by passing instructions through the onboard computer. The process takes practice to get used to it. Some commands (such as moving the arms up and down) can be uttered by voice.<ref name="SC:HDevils"/> The goliath's excellent maneuverability gives it tactical advantages in open terrain, but its versatility gives it an edge even in chaotic urban environments.<ref name = "Signing"/>
   
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====Armament====
[[File:Goliath SC1 CineUEDVicRep1.jpg|thumb|A [[UED]] goliath]]
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<div style="float:right">[[File:Goliath SC1 CineUEDVicRep1.jpg|thumb|A [[UED]] goliath]]</div>
With reverse-jointed legs,<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> the twelve-foot tall<ref name="SC:Flashpoint">Golden, Christie (November 6, 2012). ''[[StarCraft II: Flashpoint]].'' Simon & Schuster (Gallery Books). ISBN 978-1451-65962-7.</ref><ref name="SC:HDevils">Dietz, William C. (April 6, 2010). ''[[StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils]].'' Simon & Schuster (Gallery Books). ISBN 978-1416-55084-6.</ref> goliath features all-terrain maneuverability.<ref name="Manual"/> To control a goliath, the pilot straps themselves into a "cradle" which enables the goliath to mimic their movements by passing instructions through the onboard computer. The process takes practice to get used to it. Some commands (such as moving the arms up and down) can be uttered by voice.<ref name="SC:HDevils"/>
 
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The goliath features a computer-based heavy weapons system.<ref name="SC1Man"/> It possesses multi-lock targeting abilities, and its Ares-class locator system allows for increased firing range.<ref name = "Signing">2015-09-18, [http://starcraft.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/nycc-2015-james-waughs-starcraft-field-manual-signing-schedule NYCC 2015 – James Waugh’s StarCraft Field Manual Signing Schedule]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2015-09-23</ref> It is equally adept at providing both ground level and anti-air support.<ref name="SC1Man"/> Goliath armament consists of twin anti-armor 30mm smoothbore autocannons on the arms<ref name="SC1Man"/><ref name="Goliath"/> which fire explosive shells<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/><ref name="SC:ShadXel">Mesta, Gabriel (July 1, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0671-04149-6.</ref> and [[Hellfire missile|Hellfire-AA scatter missiles]].<ref name="SC1Man"/> As such, while goliaths are primarily used against aerial targets, they still pose a great threat to infantry.<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> Goliaths were further upgraded with the arrival of the [[United Earth Directorate]] in the Koprulu Sector. With improved propulsion technologies via Charon Boosters and upgrades to existing targeting system software, the goliath's range via its Hellfire missiles was increased dramatically.<ref name="SC:BW_Man">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
   
The goliath features a computer-based heavy weapons system. It is equally adept at providing both ground level and anti-air support.<ref name="Manual"/> Goliath armament consists of twin anti-armor 30mm smoothbore autocannons on the arms<ref name = "Manual"/><ref name="Goliath"/> which fire explosive shells<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/><ref name="SC:ShadXel">Mesta, Gabriel (July 1, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0671-04149-6.</ref> and [[Hellfire missile|Hellfire-AA scatter missiles]].<ref name="Manual"/> As such, while goliaths are primarily used against aerial targets, they still pose a great threat to infantry.<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> Goliaths were further upgraded with the arrival of the [[United Earth Directorate]] in the Koprulu Sector. With improved propulsion technologies via Charon Boosters and upgrades to existing targeting system software, the goliath's range via its Hellfire missiles was increased dramatically.<ref name="BWManual">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref> UED goliaths featured a large machine-gun attached to the lower torso and missile racks on the "shoulders".<ref name="Victory">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDQ_TwKNCEo&feature=related UED Victory Report]. Blizzard Entertainment/YouTube. Accessed on 2008-01-02</ref> This design was adopted by the Dominion.<ref>Johnnie Estill. [http://digitalenvi.com/BlizzArt/ Blizzard Entertainment-StarCraft: Ghost Concept Art by Johnnie Estill (Goliath Tech Bay Concept)]. ''Digitalenvi.com. The art of Johnnie H. Estill II.'' Accessed 2009-04-26.</ref> Many goliaths were equipped with three guns, one on each arm and one between the "legs".<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V4_Reaper">Gerrold, David (w), Ruben de Vela (p), Dan Borgonos (i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Fear the Reaper|Fear the Reaper]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 4]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 28-71. Tokyopop, October 1, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-81698-6.</ref><ref name="SC:C:Issue1">Giffen, Keith and Simon Furman (w), Federico Dallocchio (p, i), Milen Parvanov (col). "[[StarCraft: Issue 1|StarCraft #1]]" ''[[StarCraft (comic)|StarCraft]]'' '''1''' (1) (May 27, 2009) DC Comics (Wildstorm).</ref> By the [[Second Great War]], another variant existed with two additional guns mounted coaxially with the main cannon.<ref name="WoL_WelcomeJungle">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Welcome to the Jungle]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> The autocannons can be replaced with shovel-hands to allow a pilot to (dis)embark while in the field.<ref name="SC:HDevils"/>
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UED goliaths featured a large machine-gun attached to the lower torso and missile racks on the "shoulders".<ref name="SC:BW_CineUEDVictory">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode V#UED Victory Report|UED Victory Report]] (in [[English]]). 1998.</ref> This design was adopted by the Dominion.<ref>Johnnie Estill. [http://digitalenvi.com/BlizzArt/ Blizzard Entertainment-StarCraft: Ghost Concept Art by Johnnie Estill (Goliath Tech Bay Concept)]. ''Digitalenvi.com. The art of Johnnie H. Estill II.'' Accessed 2009-04-26.</ref> Many goliaths were equipped with three guns, one on each arm and one between the "legs".<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V4_Reaper">Gerrold, David (w), Ruben de Vela (p), Dan Borgonos (i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Fear the Reaper|Fear the Reaper]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 4]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 28-71. [[Tokyopop]], October 1, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-81698-6.</ref><ref name="SC:C:Issue1">Giffen, Keith and Simon Furman (w), Federico Dallocchio (p, i), Milen Parvanov (col). "[[StarCraft: Issue 1|StarCraft #1]]" ''[[StarCraft (comic)|StarCraft]]'' '''1''' (1) (May 27, 2009) [[DC Comics]] ([[Wildstorm]]).</ref> By the [[Second Great War]], another variant existed with two additional guns mounted coaxially with the main cannon.<ref name="WoL_WelcomeJungle">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' ([[Activision Blizzard]]). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Welcome to the Jungle]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> The autocannons can be replaced with shovel-hands to allow a pilot to (dis)embark while in the field.<ref name="SC:HDevils"/>
   
 
===History===
 
===History===
 
[[File:Goliath SC1 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|In battle against the [[protoss]]]]
 
[[File:Goliath SC1 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|In battle against the [[protoss]]]]
The goliath was originally manufactured by [[LarsCorp Technologies]] for the [[Kel-Morian Combine]].<ref name = "Manual"/> The Combine was using it by [[2480]].<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 1416-55083-6.</ref>
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Few units are as closely associated with terran military might as the goliath.<ref name = "Signing"/> The walker was originally manufactured by [[LarsCorp Technologies]] for the [[Kel-Morian Combine]], intended for an infantry support role, especially in urban environments.<ref name="SC1Man"/> The Combine was using it by [[2480]],<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> and was respected by the [[Terran Confederacy]] for its versatile mix of ground-level lethality and anti-air support.
   
The goliath was intended for the infantry support role, especially in urban environments. The walker became widespread throughout the [[Koprulu Sector]] when the blueprints were stolen by corporate spies and sold to [[Confederate]] interests.<ref name="Manual">Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref> The Confederacy was using goliaths by [[2485]] at the [[Battle of Noranda Glacier]] on [[Onuru Sigma]], which began the [[Guild Wars]].<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> Confederate goliaths were placed in the [[Confederate Armored Vehicle Corps]], pilots requiring a PEB (Preferred Experience Base) of six months combat experience to be trained in their use.<ref name="Beta">[http://web.archive.org/web/19980519123217/blizzard.com/star/t-armor.htm Armored Vehicle Corps]. Accessed on 2008-01-28</ref> Not that goliaths were entirely confined to a single corps however, being found within many Confederate units and often attached to mechanized infantry.<ref name="SoD">Hickman, Tracy. ''[[StarCraft: Speed of Darkness]].'' Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books, May 21, 2002. ISBN 0-671-04150-9.</ref> As such, goliaths became well known throughout the Koprulu Sector.<ref name="Manual"/>
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The walker became widespread throughout the [[Koprulu sector]] when the blueprints were stolen by corporate spies and sold to Confederate interests.<ref name="SC1Man"/> The Confederacy produced their own goliaths ''en masse'', and was using the walker in combat by [[2485]], at the [[Battle of Noranda Glacier]] on [[Onuru Sigma]], which began the [[Guild Wars]].<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> Confederate goliaths were placed in the [[Confederate Armored Vehicle Corps]], pilots requiring a PEB (Preferred Experience Base) of six months combat experience to be trained in their use.<ref name="Beta">[http://web.archive.org/web/19980519123217/blizzard.com/star/t-armor.htm Armored Vehicle Corps]. Accessed on 2008-01-28</ref> Not that goliaths were entirely confined to a single corps however, being found within many Confederate units and often attached to mechanized infantry.<ref name="SC:SpDark">Hickman, Tracy (May 21, 2002). ''[[StarCraft: Speed of Darkness]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0671-04150-2.</ref> As such, goliaths became well known throughout the Koprulu sector.<ref name="SC1Man"/>
   
 
[[File:Goliath SC-G Game1.jpg|thumb|left|A goliath after the Brood War]]
 
[[File:Goliath SC-G Game1.jpg|thumb|left|A goliath after the Brood War]]
 
Unfortunately for the goliath, the [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]] revealed critical weaknesses in [[terran]] anti-air capability. [[Wraith]] combat fighters and [[Valkyrie]] missile frigates proved to be an unwieldy combination against agile [[zerg]] airborne organisms, while ground-based anti-air support from the goliath was too limited in its mobility: all too often airborne attackers would simply move out of the goliath's range and find less well-defended targets to destroy. As such, terran technicians developed the [[Viking]] as the solution to this lack of flexibility.<ref name="Viking">[http://www.starcraft2.com/features/terran/viking.xml Viking]. Accessed on 2008-01-28</ref>
 
Unfortunately for the goliath, the [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]] revealed critical weaknesses in [[terran]] anti-air capability. [[Wraith]] combat fighters and [[Valkyrie]] missile frigates proved to be an unwieldy combination against agile [[zerg]] airborne organisms, while ground-based anti-air support from the goliath was too limited in its mobility: all too often airborne attackers would simply move out of the goliath's range and find less well-defended targets to destroy. As such, terran technicians developed the [[Viking]] as the solution to this lack of flexibility.<ref name="Viking">[http://www.starcraft2.com/features/terran/viking.xml Viking]. Accessed on 2008-01-28</ref>
   
The [[Dominion Armed Forces]] and LarsCorp retained goliaths for a period after the Brood War.<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V1_WWF">Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Why We Fight|Why We Fight]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 1]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 6–47. Tokyopop, August 1, 2008. ISBN 978-1427-80721-2.</ref><ref name="SC:FrntLn_V3_Harm">Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Do No Harm|Do No Harm]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 3]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 48-89. Tokyopop, July 14, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-80832-5.</ref>. By the [[Second Great War]], the Dominion had mainly replaced them with [[viking]]s<ref name = "SC2">[http://www.starcraft2.com/features/terran/viking.xml Viking]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2007-08-10.</ref> although it still used them in to defend [[Korhal]].<ref name="WoL_MediaBlitz">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Media Blitz]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> Goliaths were retained by other forces.<ref name="WoL_WelcomeJungle"/>
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The [[Dominion Armed Forces]] and LarsCorp retained goliaths for a period after the Brood War.<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V1_WWF">Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Why We Fight|Why We Fight]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 1]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 6–47. Tokyopop, August 1, 2008. ISBN 978-1427-80721-2.</ref><ref name="SC:FrntLn_V3_Harm">Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Do No Harm|Do No Harm]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 3]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 48-89. Tokyopop, July 14, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-80832-5.</ref>. By the [[Second Great War]], the Dominion had mainly replaced them with [[viking]]s<ref name="SC2">[http://www.starcraft2.com/features/terran/viking.xml Viking]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2007-08-10.</ref> and the [[thor]], but goliaths continue to see active duty within the Dominion.<ref name = "Signing"/> Goliaths were retained by [[Raynor's Raiders]] as well.<ref name="WoL_WelcomeJungle"/>
   
 
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Goliaths are best suited for the anti-air role, especially against ''[[large]]''-sized air units. In [[StarCraft: Brood War]], Charon Boosters allows it to outrange even [[guardian]]s. The goliath's ground attack is less impressive for its cost; compared to two or three {{link|marine|SC1}}s that deal more damage, the goliath trades firepower for staying power. Goliaths are large, but only take up two slots in a [[Quantradyne APOD-33 dropship|dropship]] or other transport vessel. It is also suitable for medium ground support with marines and [[firebat]]s against larger units. Goliaths with Charon Boosters can be used as mobile missile turrets in bases.
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Goliaths are best suited for the anti-air role, especially against ''[[large]]''-sized air units. In [[StarCraft: Brood War]], Charon Boosters allows it to outrange even [[guardian]]s. The goliath's ground attack is less impressive for its cost; compared to two or three {{link|marine|SC1}}s that deal more damage, the goliath trades firepower for staying power. Goliaths are large, but only take up two slots in a [[Quantradyne APOD-33 dropship|dropship]] or other transport vessel. It is also suitable for medium ground support with marines and [[firebat]]s against larger units. Goliaths with Charon Boosters can be used as mobile missile turrets in bases.
   
 
Groups of goliaths are used by terran players when the opponent focuses heavily on aerial units. Given their role as anti-air units, goliaths are effective against virtually all air units save for [[small]]-sized air units such as {{link|mutalisk|SC2}}s, [[scourge]]s, and [[observer]]s, but when paired with marines, this becomes less of a problem. Goliaths are ideal for backing down capital ship fleets if in significant numbers.
 
Groups of goliaths are used by terran players when the opponent focuses heavily on aerial units. Given their role as anti-air units, goliaths are effective against virtually all air units save for [[small]]-sized air units such as {{link|mutalisk|SC2}}s, [[scourge]]s, and [[observer]]s, but when paired with marines, this becomes less of a problem. Goliaths are ideal for backing down capital ship fleets if in significant numbers.
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====Quotations====
 
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: ''See: [[StarCraft unit quotations#Goliath|StarCraft Goliath Quotations]]''
 
: ''See: [[StarCraft unit quotations#Goliath|StarCraft Goliath Quotations]]''
   
 
====Development====
 
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[[File:Goliath_SC1_DevGame1.gif|thumb|left|A pair of goliaths during the StarCraft alpha]]
Goliaths appeared and functioned much the same in the [[StarCraft beta]] as they did in ''StarCraft'' proper. However, their weaponry consisted of chainguns and scatter missiles instead of autocannons and Hellfire missiles.<ref>2009-03-19, [http://starcraft.incgamers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1660&cat=534 StarCraft Wire]. Artist: [[Blizzard Entertainment]]. Accessed on 2010-01-13</ref>
 
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The concept of the goliath had its origins in the canceled [[Blizzard]] game ''[[StarCraft#Conception|Shattered Nations]]''. The game featured walkers which were relabeled as "goliaths" for ''StarCraft''.<ref>2010-04-28, [http://www.unseen64.net/2010/04/28/shattered-nations-pc-cancelled/ Shattered Nations (PC - Cancelled)]. ''BetaRush'', accessed on 2013-05-29</ref>
[[File:Goliath_SC1_DevGame1.gif|thumb|A pair of goliaths during the StarCraft alpha.]]
 
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During the late [[StarCraft alpha]] however, they had a different appearance than in the later stages of development. They were capable of using their machine guns, a flame thrower and missiles against ground targets.<ref>[http://home.planet.nl/%7Eaggel005/alphabeta/beta.html Beta]. ''StarCraft Evolution.'' Accessed 2011-08-18.</ref>
 
 
Goliaths appeared and functioned much the same in the [[StarCraft beta]] as they did in ''StarCraft'' proper. However, their weaponry consisted of chainguns and scatter missiles instead of autocannons and Hellfire missiles.<ref>2009-03-19, [http://starcraft.incgamers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1660&cat=534 StarCraft Wire]. Artist: Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed on 2010-01-13</ref>
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During the late [[StarCraft alpha]] however, they had a different appearance than in the later stages of development. They were capable of using their machine guns, a flame thrower and missiles against ground targets.<ref>[http://home.planet.nl/%7Eaggel005/alphabeta/beta.html Beta]. ''StarCraft Evolution''. Accessed 2011-08-18.</ref>
 
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===StarCraft: Ghost===
 
===StarCraft: Ghost===
 
[[Image:Goliath SC-G Game2.jpg|[[Nova]] faces down a goliath|thumb]]
 
[[Image:Goliath SC-G Game2.jpg|[[Nova]] faces down a goliath|thumb]]
Goliaths were set to appear in ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]''. [[Nova]] could pilot them.<ref name = "XBoxAugust">Official XBox magazine staff. 2003-08. "Ghost in the Machine." ''Official XBox Magazine.'' August 2003: 22-29.</ref>
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Goliaths were set to appear in ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]''. [[Nova]] could pilot them.<ref name="XBoxAugust">Official XBox magazine staff. 2003-08. "Ghost in the Machine." ''Official XBox Magazine''. August 2003: 22-29.</ref>
 
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For all intents and purposes, goliaths have been replaced by the [[viking]] in the multiplayer, the viking functioning as an air-to-air fighter and support walker.<ref name="Viking"/>
 
For all intents and purposes, goliaths have been replaced by the [[viking]] in the multiplayer, the viking functioning as an air-to-air fighter and support walker.<ref name="Viking"/>
   
In the single-player campaign [[Raynor's Raiders]] still operate them, powering them up in the mission "[[Welcome to the Jungle]]" in anticipation of heavy anti-air resistance from the [[Tal'darim]].<ref name="WoL_WelcomeJungle">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Welcome to the Jungle]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> The [[Terran Dominion]] also employs them.<ref name="WoL_MediaBlitz">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Media Blitz]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref>
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In the single-player campaign [[Raynor's Raiders]] still operate them, powering them up in the mission "[[Welcome to the Jungle]]" in anticipation of heavy air resistance from the [[Tal'darim]].<ref name="WoL_WelcomeJungle"/> The [[Terran Dominion]] also employs them.<ref name="WoL_MediaBlitz"/>
   
Compared to the viking, the goliath costs one more supply and is less maneuverable in exchange for being lower on the tech tree and very slight advantages in cost and build time. Its ground attack has higher base damage than the viking, but due to a slower rate of fire has ultimately the same DPS. It's role as a support walker is enhanced greatly by the Multi-Lock Weapons System upgrade, allowing it to target and attack ground and air units simultaneously and greatly boosting its effectiveness when facing a varied enemy force. Once the viking is acquired the goliath's usefulness decreases greatly, as the viking's upgrades also allow it the advantage of splash damage against air units.
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Compared to the viking, the goliath costs one more supply and is less maneuverable in exchange for being lower on the tech tree and very slight advantages in cost and build time. Its ground attack has higher base damage than the viking, but due to a slower rate of fire has ultimately the same DPS. The goliath's anti-air attack deals slightly better damage than the viking against armored units, and has a better rate of fire, but this comes at a cost of range. Its role as a support walker is enhanced greatly by the Multi-Lock Weapons System upgrade, allowing it to target and attack ground and air units simultaneously and greatly boosting its effectiveness when facing a varied enemy force. Once the viking is acquired the goliath's usefulness decreases greatly, as the viking's upgrades also allow it the advantage of splash damage against air units.
   
Goliaths are strong against vikings (air mode), {{link|battlecruiser|SC2}}s, [[void ray]]s, [[carrier]]s, [[overlord]]s, [[corruptor]]s, and [[brood lord]]s. They are also competent against [[colossus]], as well as some lightweight ground units such as {{link|zergling|SC2}}s and {{link|marine|SC2}}s. They are weak, however, against [[marauder]]s, {{link|siege tank|SC2}}s, [[thor]]s, [[diamondback]]s, {{link|zealot|SC2}}s, [[stalker]]s, [[immortal]]s, {{link|hydralisk|SC2}}s, and {{link|ultralisk|SC2}}s, while not being very effective against [[AH/G-24 Banshee|banshee]]s and {{link|mutalisk|SC2}}s.
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Goliaths are strong against vikings (air mode), {{link|battlecruiser|SC2}}s, [[void ray]]s, [[carrier]]s, [[overlord]]s, [[corruptor]]s, and [[brood lord]]s. They are also competent against [[colossus]], as well as some lightweight ground units such as {{link|zergling|SC2}}s and {{link|marine|SC2}}s, though not if they are in large numbers. They are weak, however, against [[marauder]]s, {{link|siege tank|SC2}}s, [[thor]]s, [[diamondback]]s, {{link|zealot|SC2}}s, [[stalker]]s, [[immortal]]s, {{link|hydralisk|SC2}}s, and {{link|ultralisk|SC2}}s, while not being very effective against [[AH/G-24 Banshee|banshee]]s and {{link|mutalisk|SC2}}s.
   
 
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*[[Skullder Unit 001 (character)|Skullder Unit 001 pilot]]
 
*[[Skullder Unit 001 (character)|Skullder Unit 001 pilot]]
   
==Goliath Variants==
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==Goliath Specialists==
[[File:CerberusGoliath SC-Com1 Comic1.jpg|thumb|The [[Cerberus Goliath]]]]
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[[File:Goliath SC-FM Art1.jpg|thumb|A goliath]]
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===Specialist Units===
 
*[[Bulwark Company]]
 
*[[New Dresdin Elite Guard]]
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*[[Spartan Company]]
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===Individual===
 
*[[Cerberus Goliath]]
 
*[[Cerberus Goliath]]
 
*[[Defense Robot]]
 
*[[Defense Robot]]
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*[[Flyswatter]]
 
*[["Iron Golem" Goliath]]
 
*[["Iron Golem" Goliath]]
*[[New Dresdin Elite Guard]]
 
 
*Skullder series
 
*Skullder series
 
**[[Skullder Unit 001]]
 
**[[Skullder Unit 001]]
 
**[[Skullder Unit 004]]
 
**[[Skullder Unit 004]]
*[[Spartan Company]] goliaths
 
 
*[[War Goliath]]
 
*[[War Goliath]]
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
[[File:Goliath SC2 Game1.jpg|thumb|Goliath skins in ''StarCraft II''.]]
 
[[File:Goliath SC2 Game1.jpg|thumb|Goliath skins in ''StarCraft II''.]]
 
*The goliath quotes several lines used by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ED-209 ED 209], a robotic antagonist in the RoboCop series, such as "MilSpeck ED-209 online".
   
 
*The goliath portrait in ''StarCraft II'' is based on [[Brian Sousa]].<ref name="ArtPanel">StarCraft Legacy community. 2009-08-24. [http://sclegacy.com/feature/102-bc-09/488-blizzcon-2009-starcraft-ii-art-panel BlizzCon 2009 StarCraft II Art Panel]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2009-10-04.</ref>
The goliath quotes several lines used by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ED-209 ED 209], a robotic antagonist in the RoboCop series, such as "MilSpeck ED-209 online".
 
 
The goliath portrait in ''StarCraft II'' is based on [[Brian Sousa]].<ref name = "ArtPanel">StarCraft Legacy community. 2009-08-24. [http://sclegacy.com/feature/102-bc-09/488-blizzcon-2009-starcraft-ii-art-panel BlizzCon 2009 StarCraft II Art Panel]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2009-10-04.</ref>
 
   
The ''StarCraft II'' unit randomly takes on one of five possible appearances (see image to the right.)
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*The ''StarCraft II'' unit randomly takes on one of five possible appearances (see image to the right). During development of the game alternate skins were planned for other units, but the idea was cut due to multiplayer load times, making the goliath the only unit to retain them in the final product.<ref name="AltSkins">Deviant Art profile, 2013-03-16. [http://comments.deviantart.com/1/186565279/2977682864 Starcraft 2: Terran Goliath by PhillGonzo]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2014-08-26.</ref>
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 18:21, 23 November 2015

"Goliath online."

- A goliath pilot(src)

The goliath combat walker[1] is a terran one-man all-terrain combat walker used to support marine forces.

Overview

Design

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A personalized goliath

Goliaths are constructed out of neosteel.[2] Their armor renders them quite resilient to fragmentation grenades and even small arms fire, though their cockpits are vulnerable to missiles.[3] Their fronts are protected by a plexishield.[4] Twin speakers are equipped on the walker and it can be equipped with external audio pickups.[5]

With reverse-jointed legs,[3] the twelve-foot tall[6][5] goliath features all-terrain maneuverability.[7] To control a goliath, the pilot straps themselves into a "cradle" which enables the goliath to mimic their movements by passing instructions through the onboard computer. The process takes practice to get used to it. Some commands (such as moving the arms up and down) can be uttered by voice.[5] The goliath's excellent maneuverability gives it tactical advantages in open terrain, but its versatility gives it an edge even in chaotic urban environments.[8]

Armament

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A UED goliath

The goliath features a computer-based heavy weapons system.[7] It possesses multi-lock targeting abilities, and its Ares-class locator system allows for increased firing range.[8] It is equally adept at providing both ground level and anti-air support.[7] Goliath armament consists of twin anti-armor 30mm smoothbore autocannons on the arms[7][1] which fire explosive shells[3][9] and Hellfire-AA scatter missiles.[7] As such, while goliaths are primarily used against aerial targets, they still pose a great threat to infantry.[3] Goliaths were further upgraded with the arrival of the United Earth Directorate in the Koprulu Sector. With improved propulsion technologies via Charon Boosters and upgrades to existing targeting system software, the goliath's range via its Hellfire missiles was increased dramatically.[10]

UED goliaths featured a large machine-gun attached to the lower torso and missile racks on the "shoulders".[11] This design was adopted by the Dominion.[12] Many goliaths were equipped with three guns, one on each arm and one between the "legs".[13][14] By the Second Great War, another variant existed with two additional guns mounted coaxially with the main cannon.[15] The autocannons can be replaced with shovel-hands to allow a pilot to (dis)embark while in the field.[5]

History

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In battle against the protoss

Few units are as closely associated with terran military might as the goliath.[8] The walker was originally manufactured by LarsCorp Technologies for the Kel-Morian Combine, intended for an infantry support role, especially in urban environments.[7] The Combine was using it by 2480,[3] and was respected by the Terran Confederacy for its versatile mix of ground-level lethality and anti-air support.

The walker became widespread throughout the Koprulu sector when the blueprints were stolen by corporate spies and sold to Confederate interests.[7] The Confederacy produced their own goliaths en masse, and was using the walker in combat by 2485, at the Battle of Noranda Glacier on Onuru Sigma, which began the Guild Wars.[3] Confederate goliaths were placed in the Confederate Armored Vehicle Corps, pilots requiring a PEB (Preferred Experience Base) of six months combat experience to be trained in their use.[16] Not that goliaths were entirely confined to a single corps however, being found within many Confederate units and often attached to mechanized infantry.[17] As such, goliaths became well known throughout the Koprulu sector.[7]

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A goliath after the Brood War

Unfortunately for the goliath, the Brood War revealed critical weaknesses in terran anti-air capability. Wraith combat fighters and Valkyrie missile frigates proved to be an unwieldy combination against agile zerg airborne organisms, while ground-based anti-air support from the goliath was too limited in its mobility: all too often airborne attackers would simply move out of the goliath's range and find less well-defended targets to destroy. As such, terran technicians developed the Viking as the solution to this lack of flexibility.[18]

The Dominion Armed Forces and LarsCorp retained goliaths for a period after the Brood War.[19][20]. By the Second Great War, the Dominion had mainly replaced them with vikings[21] and the thor, but goliaths continue to see active duty within the Dominion.[8] Goliaths were retained by Raynor's Raiders as well.[15]

Game Unit

StarCraft

Goliaths are best suited for the anti-air role, especially against large-sized air units. In StarCraft: Brood War, Charon Boosters allows it to outrange even guardians. The goliath's ground attack is less impressive for its cost; compared to two or three marines that deal more damage, the goliath trades firepower for staying power. Goliaths are large, but only take up two slots in a dropship or other transport vessel. It is also suitable for medium ground support with marines and firebats against larger units. Goliaths with Charon Boosters can be used as mobile missile turrets in bases.

Groups of goliaths are used by terran players when the opponent focuses heavily on aerial units. Given their role as anti-air units, goliaths are effective against virtually all air units save for small-sized air units such as mutalisks, scourges, and observers, but when paired with marines, this becomes less of a problem. Goliaths are ideal for backing down capital ship fleets if in significant numbers.

Upgrades

Acquisition
Purchased from Armory
Hotkey P
Level 1
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 267seconds
Level 2
Cost 175 Minerals 175 Vespene gas 300seconds
Required Science facility
Level 3
Cost 250 Minerals 250 Vespene gas 333seconds
Required Science facility
  • +1 bonus to goliath ground attack per level
  • +4 to goliath air attack per level (+2 per missile)
  • +2 to vulture attack per level
  • +3 to siege tank tank mode attack per level
  • +5 for siege tank siege mode attack per level
Acquisition
Purchased from Armory
Hotkey W
Level 1Level 1
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 267seconds
Level 2
Cost 175 Minerals 175 Vespene gas 300seconds
Required Science facility
Level 3
Cost 250 Minerals 250 Vespene gas 333seconds
Required Science facility
  • Increases goliath anti-air attack range by 3 (to 8).
Acquisition
Purchased from Machine shop
Hotkey C
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 133seconds

Quotations

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Unit wireframe

See: StarCraft Goliath Quotations

Development

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A pair of goliaths during the StarCraft alpha

The concept of the goliath had its origins in the canceled Blizzard game Shattered Nations. The game featured walkers which were relabeled as "goliaths" for StarCraft.[22]

Goliaths appeared and functioned much the same in the StarCraft beta as they did in StarCraft proper. However, their weaponry consisted of chainguns and scatter missiles instead of autocannons and Hellfire missiles.[23]

During the late StarCraft alpha however, they had a different appearance than in the later stages of development. They were capable of using their machine guns, a flame thrower and missiles against ground targets.[24]

StarCraft: Ghost

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Nova faces down a goliath

Goliaths were set to appear in StarCraft: Ghost. Nova could pilot them.[25]

StarCraft II

For all intents and purposes, goliaths have been replaced by the viking in the multiplayer, the viking functioning as an air-to-air fighter and support walker.[18]

In the single-player campaign Raynor's Raiders still operate them, powering them up in the mission "Welcome to the Jungle" in anticipation of heavy air resistance from the Tal'darim.[15] The Terran Dominion also employs them.[26]

Compared to the viking, the goliath costs one more supply and is less maneuverable in exchange for being lower on the tech tree and very slight advantages in cost and build time. Its ground attack has higher base damage than the viking, but due to a slower rate of fire has ultimately the same DPS. The goliath's anti-air attack deals slightly better damage than the viking against armored units, and has a better rate of fire, but this comes at a cost of range. Its role as a support walker is enhanced greatly by the Multi-Lock Weapons System upgrade, allowing it to target and attack ground and air units simultaneously and greatly boosting its effectiveness when facing a varied enemy force. Once the viking is acquired the goliath's usefulness decreases greatly, as the viking's upgrades also allow it the advantage of splash damage against air units.

Goliaths are strong against vikings (air mode), battlecruisers, void rays, carriers, overlords, corruptors, and brood lords. They are also competent against colossus, as well as some lightweight ground units such as zerglings and marines, though not if they are in large numbers. They are weak, however, against marauders, siege tanks, thors, diamondbacks, zealots, stalkers, immortals, hydralisks, and ultralisks, while not being very effective against banshees and mutalisks.

Upgrades

  • +1 damage for cyclones
  • +1 base damage and +1 bonus damage for hellions
  • +2 damage for hellbats
  • +2 base damage and +1 bonus damage for siege tanks (tank mode)
  • +4 base damage and +1 bonus damage for siege tanks (siege mode)
  • +3 ground damage,+1/+3 air base damage and +1 bonus damage for thors (AoE/single-target)
Acquisition
Purchased from Armory
Hotkey E
Level 1
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 160seconds
Level 2
Cost 175 Minerals 175 Vespene gas 190seconds
Level 3
Cost 250 Minerals 250 Vespene gas 220seconds
ve

Increases the armor of terran vehicles

Acquisition
Purchased from Armory
Hotkey V
Level 1
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 160seconds
Level 2
Cost 175 Minerals 175 Vespene gas 190seconds
Level 3
Cost 250 Minerals 250 Vespene gas 220seconds
ve

Attack upgrades improve attack cooldown of affected units by 5% per level.

These self-replicating ultra capacitors reduce the reload time of weapons and systems. Now each of the weapon upgrades at the armory and engineering bay increases attack speed by 5% in addition to increasing damage.

Campaign Acquisition
Acquired from Hyperion laboratory for 5 protoss research points
ve
SC2 Lab VanPlating Icon
Vanadium Plating

Armor upgrades increase health of affected units by 5% per level.[27]

We have created a new lightweight alloy called vanadium. Vanadium diffuses weapon impacts much more efficiently than traditional armor plating, and it better preserves the life of our units. Now each of the armor upgrades in the armory and engineering bay increases unit life by 5% in addition to increasing armor.

Campaign Acquisition
Acquired from Hyperion laboratory for 5 protoss research points
ve
Multi-lockWeaponsSystem SC2 Icon1
Multi-Lock Weapons System

Allows goliaths to attack air and ground units simultaneously.

This improved version of the goliath allows the missile launcher and autocannons to acquire separate targets and fire simultaneously. This upgrade is ideal when fighting ground targets with heavy air support.[28]

Campaign Acquisition
Acquired from Hyperion armory for $50,000
ve
CharonBooster SC2 Icon1
Ares-Class Targeting System

Goliaths gain +3 missile range and +1 cannon range.

This advanced targeting system lets the goliath's missiles locate and lock on to more distant targets. The targeting system also features an AI that can better predict the paths of moving targets, letting the goliath's autocannons hit ground targets from a greater distance.[28]

Campaign Acquisition
Acquired from Hyperion armory for $80,000
ve

Damaged mechanical units recover hit points when out of combat, at a rate of 0.6015 each second.[29]

Our ship and vehicle hulls are now made from a material called Regenerative Bio-Steel. This material uses internal nanobots to slowly repair any damage the hull sustains. While this regeneration process is much slower than conventional SCV repairs, it can be the difference between life and death if no SCVs are available.

Campaign Acquisition
Acquired from Hyperion laboratory for 20 zerg research points
ve

Co-op Missions

Goliaths are exclusive to Rory Swann in Co-op Missions. They no longer require a tech lab to build, making them compatible with the reactor.

Factory

AresSystem SC2 Icon1
Ares-Class Targeting System

Increases Goliaths air attack range by 3 and ground attack range by 1.

Usage
Passive
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Initially available.
Acquisition
Purchased from Tech lab attached to factory
Hotkey E
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 60seconds
ve
MultiLockWeapons SC2 Icon1
Multi-Lock Weapons System

Goliaths can attack ground and air units simultaneously.

Usage
Passive
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Swann Level 7
Acquisition
Purchased from Tech lab/tech reactor attached to factory
Hotkey L
Cost 150 Minerals 150 Vespene gas 90seconds
ve

Known Goliath Pilots

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A goliath pilot

Goliath Specialists

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A goliath

Specialist Units

Individual

Notes

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Goliath skins in StarCraft II.

  • The goliath quotes several lines used by the ED 209, a robotic antagonist in the RoboCop series, such as "MilSpeck ED-209 online".
  • The StarCraft II unit randomly takes on one of five possible appearances (see image to the right). During development of the game alternate skins were planned for other units, but the idea was cut due to multiplayer load times, making the goliath the only unit to retain them in the final product.[31]

References

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  2. Kenyon, Nate. (September 27, 2011). StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). StarCraft: I, Mengsk. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 1416-55083-6.
  4. Grubb, Jeff (February 27, 2001). StarCraft: Liberty's Crusade. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04148-7.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Dietz, William C. (April 6, 2010). StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils. Simon & Schuster (Gallery Books). ISBN 978-1416-55084-6.
  6. Golden, Christie (November 6, 2012). StarCraft II: Flashpoint. Simon & Schuster (Gallery Books). ISBN 978-1451-65962-7.
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  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 2015-09-18, NYCC 2015 – James Waugh’s StarCraft Field Manual Signing Schedule. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2015-09-23
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  14. Giffen, Keith and Simon Furman (w), Federico Dallocchio (p, i), Milen Parvanov (col). "StarCraft #1" StarCraft 1 (1) (May 27, 2009) DC Comics (Wildstorm).
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: Wings of Liberty, Welcome to the Jungle (in English). 2010-07-27.
  16. Armored Vehicle Corps. Accessed on 2008-01-28
  17. Hickman, Tracy (May 21, 2002). StarCraft: Speed of Darkness. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0671-04150-2.
  18. 18.0 18.1 Viking. Accessed on 2008-01-28
  19. Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "Why We Fight." In StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 1 (paperback binding), pp. 6–47. Tokyopop, August 1, 2008. ISBN 978-1427-80721-2.
  20. Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "Do No Harm." In StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 3 (paperback binding), pp. 48-89. Tokyopop, July 14, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-80832-5.
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  24. Beta. StarCraft Evolution. Accessed 2011-08-18.
  25. Official XBox magazine staff. 2003-08. "Ghost in the Machine." Official XBox Magazine. August 2003: 22-29.
  26. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named WoL_MediaBlitz
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  29. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Zerg research (in English). 2010.
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  31. Deviant Art profile, 2013-03-16. Starcraft 2: Terran Goliath by PhillGonzo. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2014-08-26.