The Terran Campaign
The Terran military campaign, The Iron Fist, introduces the United Earth Directorate and its ambition not just to overthrow the Terran confederacy, but to pacify the Zerg. You will join forces with the UED Admiral Gerard DuGalle and his trusted associate the Vice Admiral Alexei Stukov as you assist them against the likes of your old acquaintances Arcturus Mengsk and Jim Raynor. Along the way, the UED will encounter the enigmatic Samir Duran, whose assistance will prove to bear a significant impact on their war effort.
Your battle spans eight missions, with a branching scenario in the middle, and invariably demands that you take on not just the rival Terrans, but the Protoss and the Zerg - even both at once. The UED will have to use every technology in their arsenal to succeed, from their standard infantry, to their new Medic and Valkyrie frigate, to their almighty Battlecruiser.
Mission 1: First Strike
Overview
Build up a small military, and explore east, looking for a Vespene Gas geyser. After meeting Lieutenant Duran to the north along the eastern edge of the map, build up a force, then work your way north and west to the rear entrance of the enemy Terran base and destroy its Command Center.
Possible Expansions
There is a patch of minerals defended by three Missile Turrets and three Marines north of your starting position. You needn't bother with it, though; having no Vespene Gas to start with, you'll instead need to locate Samir Duran's outpost as quickly as possible, which you can find all the way east then just a bit north, past a small Terran outpost.
Key Points
You have no air support for this mission. You'll have to rely on Siege Tanks and Marines to do most of the damage. Use Marines in Bunkers to defend your two bases, and consider using Duran and his Lockdown ability when you finally mount your attack. Although the back entrance to the enemy base is lightly defended, you'll need to send a large force to attack the Command Center, because the enemy will fight back with substantial reinforcements.
Next: The Mission 1 Walk-through
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