The protoss warp prism, formerly known as the phase prism,[1] is a flying protoss robotic machine designed to transport troops and strengthen the warp matrix.
Overview
Warp prism views
The warp prism is an automated vessel, controlled by a robotic mind[2] created through a psionic manufacturing process.[3] Its programming is built into the molecules of an advanced crystal lattice. This "crystal computer" is able to manipulate matter and energy with great precision.[2]
The protoss use warp prisms in several ways. The primary function of a warp prism is to transport protoss forces on the battlefield. Living and inorganic subjects are transformed into energy, and their unique signature imprinted into the prism's crystal lattice core. On reaching the desired destination the operation is reversed and the stored energy signatures are reconfigured into matter in proximity to the warp prism. A secondary but no less vital function of the warp prism is to act as a mobile focus for the protoss psionic matrix. Once the Prism is deployed it can power protoss structures around it. In this configuration warp prisms can be used to temporarily replace destroyed pylons in a colony or enable the rapid establishment of a forward base of operations.[2]
Game Unit
Unit profile
The warp prism acts as a transport unit for the protoss in StarCraft II, even capable of transporting large units such as the colossus.
Warp prisms have a drop animation which doesn't affect gameplay, although it will be more vulnerable as it will not automatically move away if attacked.[4]
Abilities
Deployed as a pylon
The warp prism can transform to project a power field. This power field powers protoss structures and allows warping of units. The warp prism is immobile in phasing mode.
If a warp prism deploys at the edge of an elevated platform, the pylon matrix will extend to lower elevations, but not higher elevations.
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Upgrades
 Gravitic Drive Increases the movement speed of warp prisms from Normal (2.953) to Fast (3.375).
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Increases protoss air unit armor.
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- +1 armor to shields per level.
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Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
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Wings of Liberty
Warp prisms are not usable in the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty protoss mini-campaign.
Development
The following section contains information from a previous version of StarCraft II which is no longer valid.
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Early phase prism
The warp prism started as the phase prism, a Nerazim unit. The design changed to the Khalai style to better fit the gold protoss art style and to avoid being mistaken for a zerg unit.[5]
Achievements
 The Back Door
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10 |
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Using warp prisms, warp in 50 units in a single Melee game. |
References
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