Units

SCV

Initially used during the reconstruction of the old Confederacy’s Tarsonian orbital platforms, the T-280 SCV is a staple of construction and repair across the Dominion. The SCV is the workhorse of the Terran planets due to its ability to perform a multitude of tasks, including constructing new buildings, repairing damaged structures and units, and harvesting and transporting raw resource materials. This versatility and unmatched reliability make the SCV an invaluable tool in rapidly establishing Marine encampments on any terrain.
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Unit Statistics

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Basic information

Race: Terran
Life: 45
Armor: 0 (3)
Movement: Fast
Cargo Size: 1
Attributes: Light - Biological - Mechanical

Production

Producer: Command Center
Hotkey: S
Cost: 50 -
Supply: 1
Build time: 17

Combat

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Weapon:
Ability:

3D Model

Basic information

Race: Terran
Life: 45
Armor: 0 (3)
Movement: Fast
Cargo Size: 1
Attributes: Light - Biological - Mechanical

Production

Producer: Command Center
Hotkey: S
Cost: 50 -
Supply: 1
Build time: 17

Combat

Upgrades:
Weapon:
Ability:

Field Manual

  • Light unit used to construct buildings, gather resources, and perform repairs. They can only attack ground targets.
  • Take a few of these to support your mechanical units in battle.
  • They are hardly suited for combat but, backed up with a pair of Marines, you can use them to survive a rush.
  • SCVs are the most resilient worker unit when compared to the other two races. They can also repair themselves.
  • Build lots of SCVs to collect minerals at a faster rate.
  • Never assign more than three of them to a single Refinery.
  • If you find an enemy SCV building something close to your base, attack it instead of the structure.
  • Use workers to scout; they’re cheap and fast and don’t tip your hand.
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Bling #897
Bling
23/08/2012
I do not wanna comment this stupid game I just wanted to say that I fell in love with a girl from slovakia.
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Shase #993
Shase
07/02/2012
My grandfather was an SCV.
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Zergons #506
Zergons
08/08/2012
@Shase: How? SC1 is in i dont know about 2550 :)
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Roidy #742
Roidy
21/10/2011
SNEEEZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Roidy #742
Roidy
21/10/2011
wats xD mean?
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BorlingS #134
BorlingS
06/10/2011
if u switch that mineral collecting claw with some kind of laser beam we have a new nice unit THE SCV SUPREME :D
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Darmorgaut #831
Darmorgaut
20/07/2011
In the rear with the gear!
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To anyone wondering, SCV stands for Space Construction Vehicle.
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deathshadow #968
deathshadow
12/06/2011
i got killed once by an scv rush
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Arcasto #716
Arcasto
30/05/2011
SCV IS SO OP
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Erik #1838
Erik
25/05/2011
Is only to rise up a empire
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LuffArn #851
LuffArn
20/05/2011
what means SCV
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Darchrow #977
Darchrow
10/05/2011
When you look at it's picture and a zergling's body...isnt SCV's suppose to 1 hit them? xD
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they don't tip my hand so i scout with them
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Bordur #584
Bordur
08/04/2011
They should add: Strong against Zergling rush :D
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Undertaker #921
Undertaker
01/04/2011
SCV stands for Space Construction Vehicle. Found on Wikipedia (T-280_Space_Construction_Vehicle).
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Welshdragon #858
Welshdragon
16/03/2011
Why can SCVs repair air units but not attack them?
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CortexHaxOr #357
CortexHaxOr
23/04/2011
@Welshdragon: You know, SCV's don't have ranged attack which in fact means that they can't.
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Roidy #742
Roidy
21/10/2011
@Welshdragon: I dunno probably cause em em em i dont know
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Hellstorm #624
Hellstorm
08/11/2011
@Welshdragon: It is probably assumed a flying craft lowers itself a little for the SCV to reach it and start repairs.

Or something similar...
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Loboster #487
Loboster
12/03/2011
SCV, the backbone of a Terran army. :)
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RandomLlama #924
RandomLlama
05/03/2011
does anyone ACTUALLY know what SCV stands for? plz reply if u do
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julybaum #791
julybaum
07/03/2011
@RandomLlama: It stands for space construction vehicle ;)
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zzover #383
zzover
18/05/2011
@julybaum: No , It stands for "Swedish Construction Vehicle"
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ShinZouX #369
ShinZouX
20/07/2011
@RandomLlama: Sexy cruise vehicle
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just a thought though :)
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weird SCV should be bigger than zerg & protos drones...

and by judging the image they are larger than marines and marauders and seem mechanical :)
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ShinZouX #369
ShinZouX
20/07/2011
@Leo: In SC1 SCV's were more of an exoskeleton, similar to marine gear. However, the art above is actually concept art. Its still awesome, but the general "scale" of the SCV is off. You'll also see this on the Immortal art (looks slightly diff to the 3D model)
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DinoCop #222
DinoCop
20/12/2010
Hey! I got balance issue IDEA :o) What if SCV´s got stim pack as well - it would significantly speed up their Movement,Harvest, Repair and Build speed :o) So one Stimpacked SCV could keep Planetary Fortress alive while others will be mining during Ultralisk/Overlord attack :o) Because now you have to pull all your SCVs to to keep the Planetary Fortress alive, wich is kinda unfair to the Imbalance of Terran.... :oP Wanna Balance - Rid of Planetary Fortress for fuc-k´s sake... Thank´s a lot - make me sick.
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azerothen #348
azerothen
29/04/2011
@DinoCop: Did you just seriously suggest that more units need to be able to use stimpack?
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ShinZouX #369
ShinZouX
20/07/2011
@DinoCop: Lol, u crazy dude
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NEXUS #168
NEXUS
17/12/2010
They should have 40 h.p..
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DinoCop #222
DinoCop
21/12/2010
@NEXUS: wow... I never noticed O.o .... So SCVs got 5 more HP (I KNOW, f-off:zerg got regen and ´Toss got shields) ... so 5 more HP, can be repaired by comrad SCV (Zerg nor ´Toss can´t do that,ok) SCVs can be healed by Medievac... (Overlords do not heal... ok, nor ´Toss unit),... OK, so....
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DinoCop #222
DinoCop
21/12/2010
Continue: I know that this game was made but humans (Terrans - Terra=Earth) but can you keep Racism inside your company, please, and don´t bring it among stars of SC universe: Why did you created Zerg and Protoss if you hate them so much and why did you give terrans so advantages over others? hmm? Why we cannot choose coloures BLACK, WHITE, BROWN, and most other from 4v4 in 1v1??? + to be able to choose colour for RANK GAME!!! This is most pissing me off... thank you very much!
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Vukodlak #350
Vukodlak
02/10/2010
Then again, structures are way too small as well. Ghost academy? More like a minimized nuclear silo. Barracks? More like a tiny office. And don't get me started on buildings in Warcraft 3.
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Alenius #652
Alenius
18/09/2010
According to the concept art the SCV would be the same size as a Goliath.
But in th game the SCV is smaller than a marine, explain!!
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Tleno #975
Tleno
21/10/2010
@Alenius: It's just a concept art. I mean, the main idea is same, except that technically the cockpit is much bigger than in this picture.
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James #1369
James
10/11/2010
@Alenius: yah i know i found that in my art book and was like wtf plus if u think bout it the scv is pretty big compared 2 its driver and the marine is a bit bigger than the size of a man sooooo.....
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Spiderweb #794
Spiderweb
28/12/2010
@James: that means the scv would acctually trah bases
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InMate #673
InMate
11/09/2010
They look good/cool indeed, but the size is very wrong in the game. That thing should be bigger than a tank lol. Definatelly bigger (taller) than a marine for example. But yeh i dig. Gameplay reasons. :)