I originally designed StarCraft X for the purpose of creating a new StarCraft Broodwar story, but thoughts for multiplayer has also been considered, though it would probably be released as a separate mod sometime in the future, or maybe never. This StarCraft Broodwar mod features new graphics for some of the units and structures. StarCraft X also modifies some of these units to have special abilities and attacks. In addition to the Basic and Advanced Building buttons that SCVs, Probes, and Drones have, there is now a Special Buildings option that enable them to create special structures which enables creation of far more powerful units. Moreover, StarCraft X also adds some new portraits to some units.
It is also worth noting that some of the units included in StarCraft X mod have even borrowed from StarCraft II, for example the Protoss mothership, which can be built from the Nexus.
You can download the mod here.
StarCraft X Features and Manual
This StarCraft Mod adds new units and structures as well as new spells, special abilities, and technology to each race. In addition to the original units that you can find in StarCraft Broodwar, here are the lists of the new units, structures, and specials. Also included is the new technology tree and the costs to make them.
New Protoss (Xion) Units
Xion Praetor
The Xion Praetor is borrowed from Fenix’s cameo, but the unit has the sprite of a zealot capable of demonstrating electrifying psi-blade attacks. It is far superior than an average zealot.
Requires: Gateway, Citadel of Adun, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Incubator
200
100
3
Xion Anubis
Named after the Egyptian death god, this higher Dragoon is a detector and an excellent guardian for both the base and for the squad. It shoots deadly Omega Lasers from its eye.
Requires: Gateway, Cybernetics Core, Observatory, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Incubator
300
150
3
Xion Warlock
The Xion Warlock is a flying high templar capable of psionically attacking enemies on the ground as well as casting some hexes on them. As master of the elements, the Warlock can conjure a powerful fireball that can heavily damage units. He can also trap units in ice and he can poison organic units.
Requires: Gateway, Templar Archives, Temple, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Incubator
100
300
2.5
Xion High Priest
The Terrans have their way of boosting their Marines and keeping them refreshed with the help of their medics while the Zerg have the ability to heal, putting the Protoss (Xion) in a disadvantage. To compensate for this disadvantage, the Xions implore the aid of their high priests. These high templars can cast divine orbs to punish their adversaries and aid their allies with protection and cure spells. They can also help the Xions reveal their opponents’ whereabouts with their divine visions.
Requires: Gateway, Templar Archives, Temple, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Incubator
250
200
2.5
Xion Assassin
The Protoss (Xion) Assassins are sinners, who have done terrible deeds against the doctrines of their religion, and they have only one way to atone for these sins – to die honorably for Aiur. The Assassins are feared for their stealthy ways of executing their mission and are notorious at terrorizing their enemies with suicide bombing.
Requires: Gateway, Templar Archives, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Incubator
150
150
1.5
Xion Predator
The Xion Predator is an elite hunter. Having grown up in harsh conditions, he has learned various ways on how to survive, including how to effectively hunt prey. The predator is armed with a deadly blade and boomerang. As a hunter, he knows how to ensnare his enemies. He can also envenom them. As a survivalist, he knows well how to make an escape by casting smoke bombs to engulf an area with smoke and hide himself and his allies from enemy sight.
Requires: Gateway, Templar Archives, Ziggurat, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Incubator
125
350
2.5
Xion Druid
The Druid is a Zerg/Xion hybrid. He has the ability to morph into either one of the Zerg’s powerful beasts – Hunter, Batalisk, Matriarch, Scorpio, or the Brutalisk. However, he requires an Overlord to be able to morph. Without an Overlord, he is useless. His morphing ability also costs resources.
Requires: Gateway, Templar Archives, Ziggurat, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Incubator
150
100
1.5
Xion
Xion is the lord of the Xion race and is the strongest of all the Xion ground units. He attacks with powerful Psionic energy and he can also shoot lethal Psionic fireballs that can cause tremendous amount of damage. He can also conjure a field of psionic energy that can blow the minds of his adversaries. His powerful mind also allows him to mind control any enemy unit.
Requires: Gateway, Citadel of Adun, Templar Archives, Temple, Ziggurat, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Incubator
1000
500
8
Xion Gorgon
The Gorgon is an upgraded version of the Reaver. Like the Reaver, it is armed with high explosive Scarabs. It has tougher shield and frame.
Requires: Robotics Support Bay, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Robotics Facility
350
150
4
Xion Ra
The Xion Ra is a replica of the Protoss (Xion) Scout, but instead of the Dual Photon Blasters and the Anti-matter missiles, it is armed with the Laser Magnum – a powerful laser that can easily melt solid steel. It also has the range of a Siege Tank in Siege Mode which makes them efficient destroyers from a distance.
Requires: Stargate, Templar Archives, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Warp Gate
500
400
5
Xion Quetzalcoatl
The Xion Quetzalcoatl, named after the Mayan mythical beast, is a new Protoss ship designed similarly to a Protoss Scout. However, it is an upgraded version that shoots rapidly and has more shields and frame resistance. It is driven by the hero Artanis.
Requires: Stargate, Citadel of Adun, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Warp Gate
250
350
4
Xion Prometheus
The Protoss Prometheus is an advanced Carrier, which graphic design was derived from StarCraft II. In StarCraft X mod, it is captained by Xion himself. One of Prometheus’ unique abilities is that it doesn’t require an Arbiter to cloak itself. It also has a stronger shield and frame.
Requires: Stargate, Fleet Beacon, Ziggurat, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Warp Gate
700
600
8
Xion Dreadnought
The Dreadnought is an advanced arbiter that can cloak other friendly units including its own self. It is also a detector, meaning it can detect cloaked enemy units. On top of that it can also act as an efficient siege weapon with its long-ranged Uraj Cannons. The Dreadnought can also function as a spy ship. It has three special attacks including implanting a bug on enemies, killing enemies with a spawned broodling, and blinding them with a Solar Flare bomb. The only weakness the dreadnought has is that it can’t attack aerial enemies.
Requires: Stargate, Templar Archives, Arbiter Tribunal, Temple, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Warp Gate
50
1000
5
Xion Fortress
Last but absolutely not the least. The Xion Fortress (mothership) is a flying base and city. It is armed with a crystal gun that shoots high energy beams that can cause tremendous damage. It is also a detector and at the same time, a map scanner. It can create a psionic field on an area, capable of damaging/killing multiple enemies. It can also trapped enemies in a Stasis field for a brief period of time. And when it is under attacked and desperately needs assistance, it can teleport friendlies into its location. Moreover, it can also cloak its allies. Despite being slow, the Fortress is still a dangerous force to be reckoned with.
Requires: Stargate, Arbiter Tribunal, Warp Gate, Ziggurat, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Built on: Nexus
1000
800
10
New Terran Units
Terran Raider
The Terran Raider is a modified Marine using Jim Raynor’s cameo and sprite. It is stronger than the standard Marine and shoots lasers instead.
Requires: Academy, Science Facility
Built on: Barracks
200
1
Terran Grenadier
The Terran Grenadier is exceptionally good at blowing structures and vehicles with its Hades Rockets. It cannot attack flying units though. It is a cross between StarCraft II’s Marauder and Reaper, though it can’t actually jump on and off cliffs.
Requires: Academy, Armory
Built on: Barracks
150
75
1.5
Terran Commando
The Terran Commando was trained as a sniper as well as a weapons and bomb specialist. He actually has the ability to plant spider mines. His main advantage is his long-range reach, making him an excellent backup for infiltrating units.
Requires: Academy, Armory, Science Facility with attached Covert Ops, Power Generator
Built on: Barracks
150
100
1.5
Terran Spectre
The Terran Spectre is a modified ghost armed with an AEROD Shotgun – a weapon that shoots exploding canisters that damage nearby units with shrapnel. Similarly to a ghost, she can also cloak, but instead of the Lockdown ability, she can psionically Mind blast enemy units and temporarily stun them. She can also blind units with an Optical Flare.
Requires: Academy, Science Facility with attached Covert Ops, Tech Lab
Built on: Barracks
100
150
1
Terran Falcon
The Terran Falcon is an advance high tech version of the Vulture. This vehicle is designed to be cloak capable. It also has the special abilities of a Terran Ghost, but without the nuclear capability. It is best suited for ambushes.
Requires: Attached Machine Shop, Science Facility with attached Covert Ops, Power Generator
Built on: Factory
250
50
2.5
Terran Apocalypse
The Terran Apocalypse is an upgraded version of the Siege Tank. In Tank Mode, it already has the destructive force of a Siege Tank in Siege Mode. In Siege Mode, it changes its arsenal from the Devastator Cannon to the Yamato Cannon, which can fire Yamato Beams at both land and air units. Even without the mod, it is originally driven by General Edmund Duke and is one of the most devastating units of StarCraft.
Requires: Attached Machine Shop, Science Facility with attached Physics Lab, Tech Lab
Built on: Factory
400
300
2.5
Terran Wanzer
The Terran Wanzer is a combination of a Siege Tank and the Goliath. It has the frame durability of a Siege Tank and the firepower of an upgraded Goliath. It is armed with a Gattling Gun – a weapon that sprays anti-tank bullets continuously, and a Fenrir Rocket Pack that can rain missiles on air units.
Requires: Attached Machine Shop, Armory, Science Facility, Power Generator
Built on: Factory
250
125
2.5
Terran Destroyer
The Destroyer is primarily designed as a bombardier to provide ground support for ground units. With enough of them, they can also level down cities. It is not effective as an air unit though.
Requires: Attached Control Tower, Armory, Power Generator
Built on: Starport
400
200
3
Terran Amerigo
The Terran Amerigo, named after the Italian explorer Amerigo, is an advanced Science Vessel. As a Science Vessel, it acts as a detector. On top of that, it has unique special abilities. It can conduct a scanner sweep that can reveal a portion of the map as well as the cloaked units within that area. It can also create holograms, spray toxic waste on units and structures to slowly degrade them, plant a bug, and cloak itself. It is also shielded.
Requires: Attached Control Tower, Command Center with attached ComSat Station, Science Facility, Power Generator
Built on: Starport
200
450
2.5
Terran Excelion
The Terran Excelion is a detector capital ship. Rather than being a battlecruiser, the Excelion is designed to be a support ship, although it can also be effective at dispatching infiltrating ground units. It is protected by a force shield and is armed with Rail Gun Batteries and Photon Cannons. It is also armed with the powerful Yamato Gun. It can protect its allies with a Defensive Matrix (shield) or help its ground allies by hiding them in a Tempest cloud – a cloud made of dust conjured by its tractor beam. The Excelion is built to withstand heavy firepower, which also allows it to serve as cover for the vulnerable ships.
Requires: Attached Control Tower, Science Facility with attached Physics Lab, Power Generator
Built on: Starport
700
500
7
Terran Dominion
The Terran Dominion is a Terran flag ship armed with stronger laser batteries for attacking ground units and missile launchers for air units. It is also equipped with the Yamato Gun. Another interesting weapon it has in its arsenal is the EMP Shockwave, it can disrupt shields and drain energy. Its frame is also stronger than an average Battlecruiser. The Terran Dominion uses Emperor Arcturus Mengsk’s cameo.
Requires: Attached Control Tower, Command Center, Armory, Science Facility with attached Physics Lab, Power Generator
Built on: Starport
700
700
7
Terran Achilles
The Terran Achilles is another robust Terran Battlecruiser that is also impressively shielded. Its weapon technology appears to have been derived from the Protoss (Xion) Interceptor’s Pulse Cannon, but a further improved version. It also has some of the most devastating special attacks. One, of course, is the infamous Yamato Gun that most Terran Battlecruisers carry. Another special attack it has is the Plasma curtain. It can create a field of positively charged particles that could severely damage units in that area. The Achilles also has the Disruption Field, in which it uses the same plasma tech to disrupt units in an area, disabling their weaponry or preventing them from attacking. Finally, it has the Repulsor, which can cause a unit with energy to discharge, causing that unit to damage itself with its own energy. Undoubtedly, the Achilles is one of the Terran’s most powerful battlecruisers.
Requires: Attached Control Tower, Science Facility with attached Physics Lab, Power Generator, Tech Lab
Built on: Starport
800
800
8
Terran Seraph
The Seraph is a floating base fully equipped with a ComSat Station of its own, allowing it to do a Scanner Sweep. It is also the only Battlecruiser that has the cloaking field technology. It is armed with the Cherubim Missile System that allows it to rapidly shoot long-range missiles, and the Graviton Cannon, which allows it to focus its energy on a single target and damage it critically. It also has the Lockdown missile, which can temporarily short circuit a mechanical unit.
Requires: Attached Control Tower, Command Center with attached ComSat Station, Science Facility with attached Physics Lab, Armory, Tech Lab
Built on: Starport
800
600
8
Xion Structures
Xion Ziggurat
In this mod, the Ziggurat is Xion’s castle. It is where the ancients’ (ancient Protoss’) memory cube is stored. Along with it is the Razhael tree that stores the Protoss’ most guarded knowledge, and the Xohar modifier – a transdimentional relic that has the power to modify or even create another reality. This is the relic used to recreate the extinct Protoss race. The Ziggurat is not well shielded, but it has the toughest frame in StarCraft X. It is also capable of self-repair, thanks to the Xohar.
Requires: None
Psi Provided: 10
1000
500
Xion Temple
The Temple is where the Xion Templars meditate to enhance their energy. It is also the place where they conduct rituals and discuss religious matters. It is sacred to the Xions.
Requires: Templar Archives, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
300
500
Xion Incubator
The Xion Incubator is where the Xion incubate their powerful warriors right after they were genetically assembled.
Requires: None
Can create: Praetor, Anubis, Warlock, High Priest, Assassin, Predator, Druid, Xion
150
300
Xion Warp Gate
The Xion Warp Gate opens a portal to and from another location, allowing the Xion’s mightiest fleets to instantaneously travel from one place to another. This was made possible by bending space and time.
Requires: Stargate, Khaydarin Crystal Formation
Can create: Ra, Quetzalcoatl, Prometheus, Dreadnought
600
200
Khaydarin Crystal Formation
The Khaydarin Crystal Formation is a mysterious crystal that emits energy and is somehow sentient.
Requires: Citadel of Adun, Templar Archives
800
New Terran Structures
Terran Power Generator
The Power Generator gives the Terran base a big boost in electricity, speeding up research and enabling high end manufacturing. It enables the Terrans to manufacture some of its more powerful units.
Requires: Engineering Bay, Science Facility
800
500
Terran Tech Lab
The Terran Tech Lab holds the Terran’s most advance research and weapon schematics. Scientists and Engineers work day and night to invent some of the most powerful arsenals in this facility.
Requires: Command Center, Science Facility with attached Physics Lab, Armory, Power Generator
1500
800
StarCraft X Screenshots
Download StarCraft X
StarCraft X can be downloaded from the links below. Also, please see the version history to be notified of the changes I may be constantly making to the mod. If there is ever.
StarCraftX v.0.4beta – This is the third update to the StarCraft X mod. New units have been added to the Terran race.
Download: Google Drive | ModDB
StarCraftX v.0.3beta – Update to StarCraft X v.0.2beta. All Protoss add on units have been completed.
Download: Google Drive | ModDB
StarCraftX v.0.2beta – First beta public release. Contains minimal modifications.
Download: Google Drive | ModDB
Version History
StarCraft X v.0.4beta
– All Terran modifications were completed.
– Terrans gained new sprites (ie. Destroyer, Falcon, Seraph)
– Terran heroes are now buildable.
– Added two new Terran structures – Power Plant, Tech Lab
– Fix some Iscript bugs.
– Some name changes were made on the some Terran units.
– Added new spells to some Terran units.
StarCraft X v.0.3beta
– All Protoss modifications were completed.
– Protoss (Xion) gained new sprites (ie. Prometheus, Fortress, Dreadnought, etc.)
– More GRP modifications done.
– Fix some Iscript issues that cause some Protoss units to crash.
– Some modifications on the Terran side were started.
– Fix some spell casting issues.
StarCraft X v.0.2beta
– More hero modifications were done.
– Modified more GRP images for Protoss weapons.
– Some modifications were made to the Iscript to enable air animations for some units.
– The Protoss Ziggurat and some hero buildings were made buildable.
– Fix made to the Ziggurat image. StarCraft crashes when the Ziggurat (Xel’ Naga Temple) warps in.
– Added some spells to some hero units. Modifications on the Iscript were also done to enable some of them to cast spell.
StarCraft X v.0.1alpha (unreleased)
– Constant random crashes occur.
– Some Protoss units’ name were changed from Protoss to Xion.
– Modified Fenix into Praetor. Unit’s stats have been altered.
– Added ironfist zealot sprite and applied it to Fenix.
– Some GRP images for weapons changed.
– Some heroes like Fenix Dragoon were altered.
Notes
You need StarCraft Broodwar v.1.16.1 to play this mod so you need to install StarCraft Broodwar v.1.16.1 first. If your StarCraft Broodwar is not v.1.16.1, you may have to download and install the v.1.16.1 patch too. Search the Internet for the StarCraft Broodwar v.1.16.1 patch.
Once you have StarCraft Broodwar v.1.16.1 installed on your computer:
1. Download the latest StarCraft X mod.
2. Put it on your StarCraft directory.
3. Open the mod. It will automatically search for your StarCraft’s .exe file and inject it with the modification.
