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An '''installation''' is a facility, usually built by [[terran]]s and often found underground. Installations have their own [[tileset]] in both [[StarCraft]] and [[StarCraft II]]. Missions that take place in installations typically do not involve construction of bases, the use of [[workers|worker units]], or the presence of any [[minerals]] or [[vespene gas]]. Similar gameplay is occasionally found in [[space platform]] missions.
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An '''installation''' is a facility, usually built by [[terran]]s and often found underground. Installations have their own [[tileset]] in both [[StarCraft]] and [[StarCraft II]]. Missions that take place in installations typically do not involve construction of bases, the use of [[workers|worker units]], or the presence of any [[minerals]] or [[vespene gas]]. Similar gameplay is occasionally found in [[space platform]] missions. Installation missions that are not part of [[:Category:Campaigns|campaigns]] are found on [[UMS|use map settings]] scenario maps.
   
 
==Examples==
  
==Examples==
 
These examples of installations are from [[StarCraft]] missions, in chronological order:
  
These examples of installations are from [[StarCraft]] missions, in chronological order:
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*[[Flannum Installation]] - an installation from [[StarCraft: Precursor#Den of the Beast|Precursor campaign, Den of the Beast mission]]
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*[[Flannum Installation]] - an installation from [[StarCraft: Precursor#Den of the Beast|Precursor campaign, Den of the Beast mission]]<ref name = "DenOfTheBeast">''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Precursor]] bonus campaign, mission 3: [[StarCraft: Precursor#Den of the Beast|Den of the Beast]] (in English). [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/precursor.shtml Map Archives: Precursor Campaign]. 1998-09-03.</ref>
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*[[Jacobs Installation]] - an installation [[StarCraft Episode I#The Jacobs Installation|StarCraft Episode I, The Jacobs Installation mission]]
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*[[Jacobs Installation]] - an installation [[StarCraft Episode I#The Jacobs Installation|StarCraft Episode I, The Jacobs Installation mission]]<ref name = "TheJacobsInstallation">''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft Episode I#The Jacobs Installation|The Jacobs Installation]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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*[[Amerigo|The ''Amerigo'']] - an installation from [[StarCraft Episode II#The Amerigo|StarCraft Episode II, The Amerigo mission]]
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*[[Amerigo|The ''Amerigo'']] - an installation from [[StarCraft Episode II#The Amerigo|StarCraft Episode II, The Amerigo mission]]<ref name = "TheAmerigo">''[[StarCraft]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Amerigo (mission)|The Amerigo]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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*[[Terran Dominion|Dominion]] installation on [[Char]] - an installation from [[StarCraft Episode III#Into the Darkness|StarCraft Episode III, Into the Darkness mission]]
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*[[Terran Dominion|Dominion]] installation on [[Char]] - an installation from [[StarCraft Episode III#Into the Darkness|StarCraft Episode III, Into the Darkness mission]]<ref name = "IntoTheDarkness">''[[StarCraft]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft Episode III#Into the Darkness|Into the Darkness]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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*[[Psi Disrupter]] - an installation from [[StarCraft Episode V#Patriot's Blood|StarCraft Episode V, Patriot's Blood mission]]
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*[[Psi Disrupter]] - an installation from [[StarCraft Episode V#Patriot's Blood|StarCraft Episode V, Patriot's Blood mission]]<ref name = "PatriotsBlood">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft Episode V#Patriot's Blood|Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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*[[Terran Confederacy#The Remnants|Confederate Remnants]] [[science facility]] - an installation from [[StarCraft Secret Missions#Stukov Series|the Stukov Series]], [[Deception|Deception mission]]
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*[[Terran Confederacy#The Remnants|Confederate Remnants]] [[science facility]] - an installation from [[StarCraft Secret Missions#Stukov Series|the Stukov Series]], [[Deception|Deception mission]]<ref name = "Deception">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Deception]] (in English). [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/motm2000.shtml#deception Map Archives: Deception]. 2000-10-27.</ref>
   
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Other notable [[terran]] installations in StarCraft lore include the [[Fist of Redemption]] {{link|installation|Insurrection}} from [[StarCraft: Insurrection]], the [[Fujita Facility]], the {{link|Ghost Academy|installation}}, the [[Kel-Morian Research Facility]] from [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0499.shtml#egg Egg Madness], [[Science Station 12]] from [[StarCraft: Retribution]], and the [[Steal the Beacon]] installation. StarCraft lore also includes [[protoss]] installations such as the [[Xel'naga caverns]], the [[Alys'aril]], and the [[Protoss Advance/Experimental Facility]].
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The following [[space platform]] missions have similar gameplay to installation missions, with a lack of worker units for either side to construct buildings or harvest resources:
  
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*[[StarCraft Episode IV#The Battle of Braxis|StarCraft Episode IV, The Battle of Braxis mission]]
  
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The following [[space platform]] missions have somewhat similar gameplay to installation missions, with a lack of worker units for either side to construct buildings or harvest resources:
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*[[StarCraft Episode V#The Dylarian Shipyards|StarCraft Episode V, The Dylarian Shipyards mission]]
  
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*[[StarCraft Episode IV#The Battle of Braxis|StarCraft Episode IV, The Battle of Braxis mission]]<ref name = "TheBattleOfBraxis">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft Episode IV#The Battle of Braxis|The Battle of Braxis]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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*[[StarCraft Episode V#The Dylarian Shipyards|StarCraft Episode V, The Dylarian Shipyards mission]]<ref name = "TheDylarianShipyards">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft Episode V#The Dylarian Shipyards|The Dylarian Shipyards]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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==Gameplay==
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Installations typically feature a number of beacons which are scripted to do things such as [[teleportation]] to another part of the installation, unlocking doors, revealing parts of the map, or discovering important military secrets. They almost always have [[traps]] hidden in various places, usually to attack your troops, but sometimes to attack the enemy. Often they have unarmed [[civilian]]s there, typically working as [[scientist]]s. Installations often feature terran experiments on the [[zerg]] or on [[critter]]s. There are no buildings, resources, or [[workers|worker units]] in most installations. Usually installation missions feature both enemy units that attack your forces and friendly units you can get to fight alongside your starting forces by standing near them. Installation missions often feature controllable hero units (e.g. [[Jim Raynor]], [[Infested Kerrigan]], [[Tassadar]], or [[Samir Duran]]), as well as occasionally hero units not under your control (e.g. [[Zeratul]] or [[Alexei Stukov]]). Almost everything in installation missions is typically scripted, including how to win (usually by having one of your units get to a special beacon that is the ultimate goal).
   
 
==Complete List==
  
==Complete List==
 
[[:Category:Installations|List of all known installations]]
  
[[:Category:Installations|List of all known installations]]
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==References==
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Revision as of 14:55, 30 November 2015

An installation is a facility, usually built by terrans and often found underground. Installations have their own tileset in both StarCraft and StarCraft II. Missions that take place in installations typically do not involve construction of bases, the use of worker units, or the presence of any minerals or vespene gas. Similar gameplay is occasionally found in space platform missions. Installation missions that are not part of campaigns are found on use map settings scenario maps.

Examples

These examples of installations are from StarCraft missions, in chronological order:

Other notable terran installations in StarCraft lore include the Fist of Redemption installation from StarCraft: Insurrection, the Fujita Facility, the Ghost Academy, the Kel-Morian Research Facility from Egg Madness, Science Station 12 from StarCraft: Retribution, and the Steal the Beacon installation. StarCraft lore also includes protoss installations such as the Xel'naga caverns, the Alys'aril, and the Protoss Advance/Experimental Facility.

The following space platform missions have somewhat similar gameplay to installation missions, with a lack of worker units for either side to construct buildings or harvest resources:

Gameplay

Installations typically feature a number of beacons which are scripted to do things such as teleportation to another part of the installation, unlocking doors, revealing parts of the map, or discovering important military secrets. They almost always have traps hidden in various places, usually to attack your troops, but sometimes to attack the enemy. Often they have unarmed civilians there, typically working as scientists. Installations often feature terran experiments on the zerg or on critters. There are no buildings, resources, or worker units in most installations. Usually installation missions feature both enemy units that attack your forces and friendly units you can get to fight alongside your starting forces by standing near them. Installation missions often feature controllable hero units (e.g. Jim Raynor, Infested Kerrigan, Tassadar, or Samir Duran), as well as occasionally hero units not under your control (e.g. Zeratul or Alexei Stukov). Almost everything in installation missions is typically scripted, including how to win (usually by having one of your units get to a special beacon that is the ultimate goal).

Complete List

List of all known installations

References

  1. ↑ StarCraft. Vivendi Games. Mission: Precursor bonus campaign, mission 3: Den of the Beast (in English). Map Archives: Precursor Campaign. 1998-09-03.
  2. ↑ StarCraft. Vivendi Games. Mission: The Jacobs Installation (in English). 1998.
  3. ↑ StarCraft. Vivendi Games. Mission: The Amerigo (in English). 1998.
  4. ↑ StarCraft. Vivendi Games. Mission: Into the Darkness (in English). 1998.
  5. ↑ StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Patriot's Blood (in English). 1998.
  6. ↑ StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Deception (in English). Map Archives: Deception. 2000-10-27.
  7. ↑ StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: The Battle of Braxis (in English). 1998.
  8. ↑ StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: The Dylarian Shipyards (in English). 1998.
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