Fast Double Orbital (vs. Protoss)

[e][h]Fast Double Orbital

Strategy Information

Creator(s):

TheLittleOne

Matchups:

TvP

Type:

Opening

Popularized by:

TheLittleOne

Overview

A creative opening that sacrifices any kind of Army or Tech for a very fast Eco advantage. It gets you the advantages of having two Orbital Commands but your follow-up is very dependent on the Protoss. Used by TLO in series versus Nony and White-Ra near the end of Beta phase one.

Goal

Your goal is to get a very fast second Orbital Command and double the amount of abilities available. From this you try to safely transition into expanding.

Basic Build Order

Basic Build
10 Supply Depot 12 Barracks 16 Orbital Command 18 Command Center (2) @100% Orbital Command Calldown: Supply not at Wall Supply Depot Add 2 Barracks @100% Command Center Orbital Command (2) Refineries

Notes

• Unlike the standard way to 1 Rax Orbital, the Rax and CC can make the wall. The first Depot can therefore be built close-by.

Scouting

From this build's get-go you're constantly adapting to your opponent. Make sure you get as much info as you can on their army size and composition. With two Orbital Commands you also have additional scans you can use.

Notes

• TLO vs Nony on Lost Temple - Double Orbital opening with defensive transition floating to the island. - Part 2
• TLO vs White-Ra on Lost Temple - TLO following up with Marine aggression versus White-Ra's early expand.