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StarCraft: Brood War

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StarCraft: Brood War First Strike mission walkthrough: meet Fenix at Antioch, destroy the Zerg base, and defend against attacks in Into the Flames.

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StarCraft: Brood War First Strike mission walkthrough: meet Fenix at Antioch, destroy the Zerg base, and defend against attacks in Into the Flames.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start with Zealots and Dragoons. Group them and head north down the ramp.
  2. 2
    Proceed west to Antioch, then north along the river. Defeat the three Zerglings that attack.
  3. 3
    Continue north across the narrow landbridge and eliminate the Zerglings and Hydralisks.
  4. 4
    Cross the stone bridge northwest over the river.
  5. 5
    Head southwest, defeating any Zerg units, and reclaim Antioch. Fenix will greet you.
  6. 6
    Take control of Protoss structures. Build Probes to gather nearby minerals.
  7. 7
    Place Zealots and Dragoons on defense at the base entrance.
  8. 8
    Construct a Pylon near your Gateway to power it and produce more Zealots.
  9. 9
    Research weapon, armor, and shield upgrades at the Forge.
  10. 10
    Build a Cybernetics Core to produce Dragoons.
  11. 11
    Assemble a force of 10+ Zealots and a few Dragoons, taking Fenix along, to attack the Zerg base in the northwest corner.
  12. 12
    The Zerg base entrance is a ramp directly north of your base.
  13. 13
    Focus on destroying the three Sunken Colonies defending the base.
  14. 14
    Defeat the Zerglings and Hydralisks that unburrow.
  15. 15
    Use Dragoons to eliminate any Mutalisks that attack.
  16. 16
    Destroy all Zerg units to complete the mission.
Tips
  • There is no need to build Photon Cannons during the First Strike mission.
  • Fenix's damage is significantly higher than a regular Zealot; keep him alive.
  • Fenix can kill Zerglings in a single hit, making him a huge asset.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    A fifteen-minute timer begins, indicating when Fenix will arrive with a strike force.
  2. 2
    Use your starting units to scout the plateau and surrounding areas for burrowed Zerg.
  3. 3
    Position most of your defenses on the southern ramp, as most Zerg attacks will come from there.
  4. 4
    Build Probes for resource gathering and advance your tech tree.
  5. 5
    Spread out Pylons to accommodate more buildings.
  6. 6
    Construct a Gateway and produce Zealots.
  7. 7
    Upgrade Zealot shields, weapons, and armor at the Forge in that order.
  8. 8
    Build a Cybernetics Core for Dragoons.
  9. 9
    Consider establishing a secondary base on the plateau south of your starting position, which is rich in minerals but lacks Vespene Gas. Escort Probes with Zealots.
  10. 10
    By the time the timer nears its end, build a force of Zealots and Dragoons. Construct more Gateways to increase production speed.
  11. 11
    Fenix will arrive at the northeast corner with Zealots, Dragoons, and Scarabs.
  12. 12
    Move your units down the ramp near Fenix's position, which leads into the Zerg base.
  13. 13
    Harass Zerg forces to the south from this general area.
  14. 14
    Build Scarabs for your Reavers to fire.
  15. 15
    Move down the ramp and stay in the general area to harass Zerg forces to the south.
  16. 16
    Use your Reavers to fire.
Tips
  • Keep defenses on the southern ramp, as it's the primary attack route.
  • Consider Photon Cannons for defense and anti-air support against Mutalisks.
  • Shield Batteries are not particularly useful during this mission.
  • There is no rush to assault the Zerg base immediately after Fenix's arrival.

Reward: Mission completion.

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