Stracraft Stratagies

The Terran have a nice combination of inexpensive, cannon-fodder-type units (infantry) and powerful vehicle units (Siege Tanks, Wraiths). They also have a couple of strong special support units with high-tech abilities to use against the other two races. Terrans also have the special options of moving their buildings by lifting them and flying them elsewhere, as well as using their SCVs to repair vehicles and buildings directly (which can be advantageous over the automatic regeneration of Protoss shields and Zerg hit points).

The first Terran building to make is the Barracks. A successful build order might have the third SCV you construct (seventh overall) make a Barracks. While the Barracks is in development, have one more SCV build a Supply Depot. Both structures should finish at about the same time. This order ensures a Terran player of having a few Marines with which to defend an early attack and possibly scout the map a bit. Don't be afraid to use your Marines to attack the en...