Science vessel (StarCraft II)

"Ah, greetings command!"

- Terran science vessel

The science vessel was replaced by the raven in multiplayer.

They may be unlocked in campaign mode for 20 protoss research points.

The science vessel has limited offensive capability, and is geared for supporting mechanical units with its repair ability. In contrast, the Raven is less durable but its abilities are more versatile when directly attacking enemy units.

Co-op Missions
Science vessels are exclusive to Rory Swann in Co-op Missions.

Quotations

 * See: StarCraft II Science Vessel Quotations

Development
In the campaign, the science vessel also has two unused abilities that essentially make it the terran version of the protoss arbiter: Cloaking Field and Transwarp. The science vessel was also upgradable with the Plasma Weaponry upgrade from the Hyperion's, which gave it a weapon. Transwarp remains as only a button within the editor, but Cloaking Field is a complete ability. Plasma Weaponry remains only as an upgrade, as no actual weapon was made for it.