Are there “farms” in Starcraft?
A. Yes and no. Each species in Starcraft must provide “Support” for its units, but the exact type of Support required varies from race to race. A commander who finds him/herself running low on Support will be unable to produce any more troops. Also, different troop types require varying levels of Support– a Terran Battlecruiser requires a much larger cache of spare parts and fuel than a single Marine. Here’s a quick summary of Support for each species: Terrans The personnel and vehicles used by the Terran military require a stockpile of food, fuel, and spare parts. Supply Depots must be built to contain these vital components and keep the Terran military running smoothly. Supply Depots work like Farms from Warcraft II. Protoss Pylons not only provide power for Protoss buildings, but they also maintain the link that Protoss soldiers and war machnines need to tap into the shared energy matrix. Although units are not restricted to staying within a short distance of Pylons, they still nee
