New SC2 Unit: Nomad

Alright, as nobody seems to have made a new thread about this, here we go:

NOMAD ''Flying SCV'' - SC2 Terran Unit.

Builds From: Starport
Armament: None
Role: Battlefield Support/Construction

is an all-around workhorse that combines the functions of light manufacturing center and observation post rolled into one. A common sight among the fringe-world colonies, the nomad is a robust, air-mobile vehicle built to operate independently in all but the harshest climates. Although the nomad shares a number of common traits with its smaller cousin, the SCV, the nomad is a far more specialized and advanced engineering craft.

Nomads are normally employed for first-line colony surveillance and protection duties against dangerous local life forms or climate events. These vehicles boast an impressive array of sensors delicate enough to detect even cloaked or burrowed enemies. By deploying its two aft-mounted nano-welders, the nomad can construct a variety of small, semi-permanent defensive structures to meet various threats in a matter of moments.

Several standard template constructions are available to the nomad, a popular example being the auto turret. This simple robot gun emplacement is suitable for driving off smaller hostile life forms for an extended period of time.

The Terran Dominion initially provided nomads to give low-level protection to its most isolated outposts, typically manning them with local civilians as something akin to a volunteer fire truck or ambulance service. Over time the military support applications of the nomad have seen it deployed in escalating levels of conflict, gradually replacing the older and vastly costlier science vessel.

Link: http://www.starcraft2.com/features/terran/nomad.xml



Personal Comment: Uglier vessel that I will sure shoot down, but good idéa.

And.. Found another thing, just not worth making a thread for (don't begin disccusing heroes now!)

But veterancy in SC2 exist. Look at this picture of the ghost, what does the Siege Tanks and Marines have, heh? ;) http://www.starcraft2.com/features/terran/ghost.xml

Man, thats ugly. But I wonder what is point to build scvs then.

Basicly, I don't think they can harvest resources, nor build the most advanced buildings (maybe just turrets?). + They're a replicement for Vessels, so they most be quite high tier..

That is one of the ugliest models I've ever seen... also looks useless.

I agree that the model looks rather strange.

Its like a flying TF2 Engineer

"Spah's sappin' mah sentry!"

But damn, I can see nasty uses for it if you can get them in somewhere unprotected. Stick a few turrets near an unprotected worker line and watch as your enemy dies horribly

Bonus points if you use them for cover for then landing a group of Siege Tanks. If they can attack air they might be a good choice if you're advancing siege tanks and an opponent is quickly trying to get some air up

And those turrets look like ones anti-vehicle by GDI from C&C3 XD

So thats what the fuck that unit was

My opinion: better looking and functional than the gay science vessel, has my vote.

About the vet thing, that's been around for ages...

Science vessel was not gay, massive, but this one will definitely make Terran a blast to use.

SC2 seems to be a lot harder to turtle in.

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....Can't wait

PS. I personally like the model :P

Originally Posted by PurplePoot

PS. I personally like the model :P

It's much, much prettier than the Thor, I'll tell you that.

You guys have no taste in models, do you?

Anyways, both look like they're made of plastic. At least the Thor is imposing... and you know, it's a giant robot. It has to be badass.

The Nomad looks like it's made of plastic too, but it's rather bland... Kinda boring and "lifeless" compared to other Starcraft Units. The yellow makes it look like a toy.


Anyways, where are the damn zergs?!

Originally Posted by WILLTHEALMIGHTY

You guys have no taste in models, do you?

Anyways, both look like they're made of plastic. At least the Thor is imposing... and you know, it's a giant robot. It has to be badass.

The Nomad looks like it's made of plastic too, but it's rather bland... Kinda boring and "lifeless" compared to other Starcraft Units. The yellow makes it look like a toy.


Anyways, where are the damn zergs?!

The Thor is obvious overkill. It has too many guns, and it's much too large. It looks stupid. The Nomad looks at least somewhat sensible.