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Gateway
From The StarCraft 2 Wiki
Gateways are the main "infantry" unit production building for the Protoss race. This building can be upgraded into a Warp Gate which allows it to "warp-in" reinforcements into Pylon power anywhere in the battlefield.
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Background
| Gateway (SC2) [e] | |
|---|---|
| |
| Building Attributes | |
| Race: | Protoss, Tier 1 |
| Role: | Production |
| Type: | Armored Mechanical Structure |
| Size: | 4x4 |
| Combat | |
| Shields / HP: | 500 / 500 |
| Armor: | 1 ( Armored Structure) |
| Special Abilities | |
| Warp Gate transformation Turns the Gateway into a Warp Gate. | |
| Builds | |
| Production | |
| Built by: | Probe |
| Hotkey: | G |
| Cost: |  150
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| Build Time: | 60 |
| Requires: | Nexus |
The Protoss's ability to manipulate time and space far surpasses the limited understanding of other races. A Gateway is a structure capable of opening a spatial rift via which Protoss forces can be warped directly from their home territories to the battlefield. A phenomenal amount of energy is required for this operation so, as with all Protoss structures, a gateway can only function if it is powered by the psionic matrix formed by a network of Pylons or Phase Prisms.
Once a Gateway has been established, it can be reconfigured to an even more remarkable device: a Warp Gate. The technology used in a Warp Gate is barely understood even by the advanced sciences of the Protoss, having been reverse engineered from ancient Xel'Naga devices found on Aiur and Shakuras. It is a measure of the desperation of the Protoss that they are now willing to attempt to build such devices themselves.
Functionally a Warp Gate is similar to a Gateway in that both devices open a spatial rift. However, Protoss forces moving through a Gateway must emerge in close proximity to the structure, whereas those summoned via a Warp Gate can be projected to any part of the battlefield that lies within the psionic matrix.
When used in combination with the mobile Phase Prisms, Warp Gates allow the Protoss unprecedented flexibility in their force deployment. Warp Gates can transport Protoss warriors directly to the front lines, send defenders to a beleaguered outpost, or build up attack groups in unexpected sectors. Enemy commanders must be constantly on the lookout for Phase Prisms or they can quickly find an entire Protoss army deployed on their doorstep.
Game Building
StarCraft 2 Building
The Gateway returns for the sequel as the base level structure for the Protoss.
Abilities
The Gateway can turn itself into a Warp Gate, changing its gameplay dynamics.
Warp Gate Tranformation
Once the Warp Gate Transformation research has been completed, Gateways can be transformed into Warp Gates. Warp Gates are able to produce the same units as the Gateway but with the ability to "warp" those produced units into Pylon power on the battlefield. For more information read Warp Gate.
Production
| Gateway (SC1) [e] | |
|---|---|
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| Building Attributes | |
| Race: | Protoss, Tier 1 |
| Role: | Production |
| Type: | Mechanical Structure |
| Size: | 3x2 |
| Combat | |
| Shields / HP: | 500 / 500 |
| Armor: | 1 |
| Builds | |
| Production | |
| Built by: | Probe |
| Hotkey: | G |
| Cost: | 150
|
| Build Time: | 60 |
| Requires: | Nexus |
Gateways produce/train the following units:
- Zealot
- Sentry (requires Cybernetics Core)
- Stalker (requires Cybernetics Core)
- High Templar (requires Templar Archives)
- Dark Templar (requires Dark Shrine)
Upgrades
A Gateway will benefit from the following upgrades:
| Upgrade Used | Mineral Cost | Gas Cost | Research Time | Researched At | Icon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Shields | 200
| 200 
| 140 
| Forge | 
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| Warp Gate Transformation | 50
| 50
| 35
| Cybernetics Core | 
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The Plasma Shields Upgrade enhances the armor rating of all Protoss units and buildings.
The Warp Gate Transformation upgrade allows Gateways to be transformed into Warp Gates. More information bellow.
StarCraft 1 Building
The Gateway is the infantry level production building for the Protoss that provides the first offensive unit for this race - the Zealot. It also allows the creation of other ground units after their support buildings have been made.
The Gateway is also required to advance in the tech tree, allowing the Protoss to then build a Cybernetics Core and eventually a Stargate and Robotics Facility. It's only requirement is the Nexus, however it also needs a Pylon to provide a psi matrix.
Production
Gateways produce/train the following units:
Upgrades
A Gateway will benefit from the following upgrades:
| Upgrade Used | Mineral Cost | Gas Cost | Research Time | Researched At | Icon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Shields | 200
| 200
| 266
| Forge | 
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Development
Gateways were present in Starcraft I with the same role of basic production building for the infantry of the Protoss race. For Starcraft 2, they have been revamped and put into the game. Initially the Gateway/Warp Gate mechanic was heavily criticized by the Starcraft community mainly for concerns of balancing, but since then has been tolerated and accepted by most.
Gallery
Render of the Starcraft II Gateway. |
The Gateway from StarCraft I. |
 PvZ screenshot with a Gateway and some of its produced units present. |
 Two Gateways under attack from the Zerg. |
 Several Gateways in StarCraft I. |
 Two Gateways behind some Dragoons. |
References
| Navigation - Protoss - Terran - Zerg [e] |
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| Protoss Units (StarCraft II) [e] | |
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| Ground Units: | Probe | Zealot | Stalker | Sentry | Immortal | Colossus | High Templar | Archon | Dark Templar |
| Air Units: | Warp Prism | Observer | Phoenix | Void Ray | Carrier (Interceptor) | Mothership |
| Basic Buildings: | Nexus | Assimilator | Pylon | Gateway | Warp Gate | Forge | Photon Cannon | Cybernetics Core |
| Advanced Buildings: | Twilight Council | Templar Archives | Dark Obelisk | Robotics Facility | Robotics Bay | Null Circuit | Stargate | Fleet Beacon |
| Cancelled Units: | Purifier | Reaver | Star Relic | Tempest (Shuriken) |
| Cancelled Buildings: | Phase Cannon | War Shrine | War Beacon | Dark Pylon | Observatory |
| Protoss Units (StarCraft I & Brood War) [e] | |
|---|---|
| Ground Units: | Probe | Zealot | Dragoon | Reaver | High Templar | Archon | Dark Templar | Dark Archon |
| Air Units: | Shuttle | Scout | Arbiter | Carrier (Interceptor) | Observer | Corsair |
| Basic Buildings: | Nexus | Assimilator | Pylon | Gateway | Forge | Shield Battery | Cybernetics Core | Photon Cannon |
| Advanced Buildings: | Robotics Facility | Stargate | Citadel of Adun | Robotics Support Bay | Fleet Beacon | Templar Archives | Observatory | Arbiter Tribunal |
| Hero ground units: | Dark Templar (Hero) (dt) | Zeratul (dt, arc) | Tassadar (ht, arc) | Fenix (zl, dr) | Warbringer (r) |
| Hero air units: | Mojo (sct) | Gantrithor (cr) | Danimoth (arb) | Artanis (sct) |
| (dt) = Dark Templar, (arc) = Archon, (ht) = High Templar, (zl) = Zealot, (dr) = Dragoon, (r) = Reaver, (sct) = Scout, (cr) Carrier, (arb) = Arbiter | |
