2 Factory Opening

[e][h]Two Factory Hellion Opening > Mech

Strategy Information

Matchups:

TvT, TvP, TvZ

Type:

Aggressive, Tech, Mech, Far positions

Popularized by:

ESC.Goody

Overview

Opening with fast Infernal Pre-Igniter-upgraded Hellions, with the intention of a soon to follow Siege Tank push. Marines from a Reactor add the early fire-power for this build before choosing whether to Mech or Bio-Tank.

Goal

Feint a Reactor Hellion Expand (vs. Zerg) and research Infernal Pre-Igniter with Marines to add pressure with Bunkers on a fast expand or stockpile for an early Bio-Tank push.

Basic Build Order

Build Order
10 - Supply Depot 12 - Barracks 15 - Orbital Command (1) Upgrade 15 - Marine (1) 17 - Command Center (2) + Refineries (1) (2) 18 - Supply Depot @100% Supply Depot > Continue building Marines 24 - Orbital Command (2) + Factories (1) (2) Next 50 gas - Barracks > Reactor @100% Factory (1) > Tech Lab > Infernal Pre-Igniter

Notes

• Two Factories worth of Siege Tanks cannot be produced from only one mining base worth of gas.
• Do not delay Siege Tank production too long, though Siege Tech does not be and use Bunkers and Marines to secure the natural.

Documentation

• ESC.Goody is well known for his Siege Tank heavy style, and terrifyingly bad macro.

References

• Unle Dolans TvP mech build
• 2Fac Blue-Flame Opening - EmpireKas (T) vs ATN.DarkForce (Z) - SC2OwnageShack
• Passive 2 Factory - SC2OwnageShack Details the build through the mid-game, very informative game for learning this style of play.
• Tutorial 2 Factory pressure Expand - SC2OwnageShack