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| + | [[File:MercCompound SC2 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|A merc compound]] |
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| + | The '''merc compound''' is a campaign-only structure in ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]'' built by [[T-280 space construction vehicle|SCV]]s. |
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| + | ==Game Structure== |
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| + | |campname=''[[Wings of Liberty]]'' |
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| + | |role=Mercenary recruiter |
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+ | |produce=*[[War Pigs]] |
| − | [[Devil Dogs]] |
+ | *[[Devil Dogs]] |
| − | [[Hammer Securities]] |
+ | *[[Hammer Securities]] |
| − | [[Spartan Company]] |
+ | *[[Spartan Company]] |
| − | [[Siege Breakers]] |
+ | *[[Siege Breakers]] |
| − | [[Hel's Angels]] |
+ | *[[Hel's Angels]] |
| − | [[Dusk Wings]] |
+ | *[[Dusk Wings]] |
| − | [[Jackson's Revenge]] |
+ | *[[Jackson's Revenge]] |
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| − | + | The merc compound trains [[mercenary|mercenaries]] hired in story mode with [[credits]]. The mercenaries are hired instantly at a mineral and vespene cost, at which point that unit type is put on a cooldown timer before it can be hired again. (Ground units descend via [[drop pod]].) There is a limit to how many teams of mercenaries can be hired in each mission, and each team comes with a preset number of members. For example, the War Pigs can be hired three times and deploy in groups of four, while the Dusk Wings can be hired twice and come in pairs. Once the player receives access to mercenaries they begin every mission where they possess a base with a merc compound already built alongside their other structures. |
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| + | ===Building Upgrades=== |
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| − | ==Development== |
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| − | The structure was once called the '''merc haven'''. The merc haven used to train [[reaper]]s. Training reapers worked similarly to hiring units from [[w:c:wowwiki:Mercenary camp|mercenary camps]] in ''[[WarCraft|WarCraft III]]''. There was a maximum number of units "in stock" at any one time with that number slowly regenerating over time. Reapers were inexpensive with a build time of one or two seconds. Four reapers could be bought from a single merc haven in quick succession with another reaper becoming ready to "hire" every thirty seconds.<ref>Onyett, Charles. 2007-08-03. [http://pc.ign.com/articles/810/810339p1.html ]. ''IGN.'' Accessed 2007-08-11.</ref> |
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| − | It unlocked [[reaper]]s and upgraded {{link|marine|SC2}}s.<ref name = "BR2"/> It was removed by the beta.<ref name = "SCIIBeta">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II beta]].'' (Activision Blizzard) (in English). February 18, 2010</ref> |
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| − | In November 2008 the merc haven was removed, and the model repurposed for a bar in the StarCraft II campaign.<ref name = "MercGone"><font color = blue>The Ghost Academy building is the prerequisite building to build Ghosts and Nukes. Ghosts will still be built from the Barracks. |
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| − | The original merc haven was essentially a terran bar and will likely be seen in the single player campaign.</font> Karune. 2008-11-14. [http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=12662128968&sid=3000 Q for Karune: About Ghosts and Reapers...] ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum.'' Accessed 2008-11-15.</ref> It returned as of April 2009.<ref name = "BR2"/> Beta files list it as the "mercenary port".<ref>2010-02-28, [http://sclegacy.com/editorials/103-starcraft-ii-beta/613-starcraft-ii-beta-game-images StarCraft II Beta Game Images]. ''StarCraft Legacy''. Accessed on 2010-05-23</ref> |
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+ | ===Development=== |
| + | {{Main|Merc compound/Development}} |
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| − | File:MercHaven SC2 Cncpt1.jpg|"Mercenary Haven" concept art. |
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| − | File:MercHaven SC2 Game1.jpg|Development render. |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| + | ===Heroes of the Storm=== |
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| − | ==Trivia== |
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| + | {{DotA}} |
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| − | Above the old merc haven was a holographic woman doing the female night elf [[w:c:warcraft:Dancing|dance]] from Blizzard's ''[[w:c:warcraft:World of Warcraft|World of Warcraft]]'', itself inspired from [[wikipedia:Alizée|Alizée]]'s ''J'en ai Marre'' dance. |
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| + | [[File:CombatShop Heroes DevGame1.jpg|thumb|left|The combat shop]] |
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| + | Structures called "combat shops" appeared in early versions of ''[[Blizzard DotA]]'', using the model of the merc compound.<ref name = "PolygonGenre">2014-05-21, [http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/21/5723572/heroes-of-the-storm-making-of-blizzard Blizzard set out to make a StarCraft mod, and instead reinvented gaming's most popular genre]. ''Polygon'', accessed on 2014-05-22</ref> |
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== References == |
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| + | [[Category:Mercenaries]] |
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Revision as of 18:09, 6 June 2020
A merc compound
The merc compound is a campaign-only structure in StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty built by SCVs.
Game Structure
The merc compound trains mercenaries hired in story mode with credits. The mercenaries are hired instantly at a mineral and vespene cost, at which point that unit type is put on a cooldown timer before it can be hired again. (Ground units descend via drop pod.) There is a limit to how many teams of mercenaries can be hired in each mission, and each team comes with a preset number of members. For example, the War Pigs can be hired three times and deploy in groups of four, while the Dusk Wings can be hired twice and come in pairs. Once the player receives access to mercenaries they begin every mission where they possess a base with a merc compound already built alongside their other structures.
Building Upgrades
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 half life.[1]
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Development
Heroes of the Storm
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The following section contains information from Heroes of the Storm and is not canon to StarCraft continuity
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The combat shop
Structures called "combat shops" appeared in early versions of Blizzard DotA, using the model of the merc compound.[2]
References
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Armory upgrades (in English). 2010.
- ↑ 2014-05-21, Blizzard set out to make a StarCraft mod, and instead reinvented gaming's most popular genre. Polygon, accessed on 2014-05-22