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The Nomad is analogous to the Science Vessel of the original StarCraft, and are "primarily support craft" for the Terran faction. Nomads aesthetically appear to "look like a floating construction crane that's been bent into a square".
The Nomad is analogous to the Science Vessel of the original StarCraft, and are "primarily support craft" for the Terran faction. Nomads aesthetically appear to "look like a floating construction crane that's been bent into a square".
The Nomad is constructed at the Starport but requires a Tech Lab to be constructed.


In addition to being detectors, Nomads have several special abilities:
In addition to being detectors, Nomads have several special abilities:


* A defensive matrix that reduces incoming damage by 50% to all units within an area of effect, including enemy ones, rather than the version used by the Science Vessel.
    * A defensive matrix that reduces incoming damage by 50% to all units within an area of effect, including enemy ones, rather than the version used by the Science Vessel.


*Nano-repair, which uses energy to instantly repair a friendly mechanical unit.
    * Nano-repair, which uses energy to instantly repair a friendly mechanical unit.


*Auto-Turret, which uses energy to drop an Auto-Turret. A Nomad has enough energy to drop at least two Turrets, which do not cost minerals or supply. The turret is a decent defender and makes for an even better harasser.
    * Auto-Turret, which uses Vespene to drop an Auto-Turret. The turret is a decent defender and makes for an even better harasser.


*Mine Drone, which quickly creates a stationary structure, costing the Nomad energy. The Drone creates four mines, similar to spider mines, then immediately cloaks itself and the mines. Each mine does 50 damage plus an extra 50 damage against armored units. The Drone replaces the mines after they detonate, but this temporarily decloaks it.
    * Mine Drone, which quickly creates a stationary structure, costing the Nomad energy. The Drone creates four mines, similar to spider mines, then immediately cloaks itself and the mines. Each mine does 50 damage plus an extra 50 damage against armored units. The Drone replaces the mines after they detonate, but this temporarily decloaks it.
 
In addition, Nomads may be able to create several other forms of stationary defenses.
 
    * EMP, suggested by Cavez.


In addition, Nomads may be able to create several other forms of stationary defenses.
In addition, Nomads may be able to create several other forms of stationary defenses.
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==Thor==
==Thor==
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