The overtaking of the first base was easy. The Ultralisks and Fenix managed to catch the enemy unprepared, destroying all resistance stationed there. Within minutes a hive cluster was mutated and functioning normally. Quickly I ordered the 7 Drones to start harvesting minerals. It was only then, did I realise how long 10,000 minerals will take to accumulate.
A quick scouting run with the queen revealed that there is an expansion with a significant amount of minerals on the Plateau to the east at A which was lightly guarded. Using Fenix and one Ultralisk, we quickly overwhelmed the Goliath and Bunker stationed there. Soon I had two hatcheries harvesting the precious minerals. The enemy staged many counter attacks using infantry Goliath and Tanks, however my defences easily countered these. Meanwhile I concentrated on the construction of both bases:
Spawning Pool
2 Sunken Colonies at Each Base
Zerglings/Drones at Hatcheries Ratio 2:1
Hydralisk Din
Zergling/Hydralisk/Drones at Hatcheries Ratio: 8:1:2
Upgrade to Lair
Upgrade Zergling Movement Speed
Upgrade Overlord Movement Speed
Queens Nest
Research Broodling
Zerglings/Queens at Hatchery, Ratio 12:1
Upgrade to Hive
Research Adrenal Glands
Evolution Chamber
2 Spore Colonies at Each Base
Upgrade Zerg Carapace Level 1
Nydus Canal connecting both bases
Even with continuous construction of Zerglings, minerals began to pile up and there was just over 2000 by the time the above structures were complete. A large swarm of 48 Zerglings was also at my command.
Meanwhile the enemy made several attacks on A, but the Zerglings and Sunkens stationed there made short work of them.
As Adrenal Glands was researched, I sent by 3 Queens currently available and cast Broodling on nearby tanks. Now that the enemy artillery was gone, a massive group of 48 Zerglings charged forth to reach B destroying everything on sight. However the enemy was well defended with fireboats and marines in Bunkers. Even still the 48 Zerglings managed to take out most of the defences before they perished. It was no big loss, as Zerglings could be replenished with extreme ease
Meanwhile the following was constructed:
Defiler Mound
Defilers/Zerglings at Hatcheries, Ratio 12:1
Research Consume
Ultralisk Den
Research Ultralisk Plating
Upgrade Zerg Mellee Weapons Level 1
Ultralisk/Zergling at Hatcheries, 1:6
Second Evolution Chamber
Upgrade Zerg Carapace Level 2
Upgrade Ultralisk Speed
Once a force of 34 Zerglings and 2 Ultralisks were built, I decided to stage a second assault on B. The queens were brought in, casting Broodling on defending Tanks. Defilers were then sent, covering everything is sight with Dark Swarm. Finally the massive land assault was sent in, annihilating everything with minimal losses. The few wraith overhead good deal no damage through the Swarm. In minutes, I gained myself a new Expansion as well as a Infested Command Center.
Finally Overlords, Fenix and 3 Hydralisks were brought in, finishing of the Wraith that hovered overhead with ease. Meanwhile a Hatchery was constructed and Drones were constructed there to make sure it was harvesting at maximum efficiency. By now there was around 4000 minerals in storage. With more gas available, more advancements were made:
Upgrade Zerg Melee Weapons Level 2
Upgrade Zerg Carapace Level 3
Ultralisks/Zergling Ratio 1:2
2 Spore Colonies at C
The victorious attack force then joined with the 3 More Ultralisks available as well as another dozen of Zerglings. The force set Siege for C. The bunker that stood in our way did nothing to even slow us done. With C ours, the force quickly advance to D with even smaller resistance. Two more hatcheries were set up while 7 More Ultralisks joined with the existing army forming an impressive pack of 12 Ultras. This accompanied by around 24 Zerglings made a charge for E. Once again the resistance was minimal; the few Firebats stood little chance against the Ultralisk Horde. In seconds a Second Infested Command
Center was mine.
Satisfied with the spoils, I was forced to fend of assaults by the Blue and white. The Infantry teams sent was no match but the Blue managed to get a nuke off at one of my Expansions. Meanwhile Fenix and the Spore Colonies managed to find of Wraith assaults with ease. We needed only to wait a few minutes before 10,000 minerals was accumulated. I grudgingly admit the help of Fenix was useful, although that will not save him from the wrath of the Swarm…
