December 30, 1999 "The Bengalaas are not only one of the most colorful creatures in the universe, but are also counted amongst it's most feared predators. These jungle cats love to toy with their prey and have been observed slapping smaller creatures about in a sadistically playful manner for several minutes before finally making the kill with one swift bite to the neck. The predatory habits of the Bengalaas are not limited to small or defenseless animals, however. Exhibiting acutely intelligent hunting tactics, packs of Bengalaas can bring down an aggressive, dangerous target that is several times their own size. These noble cats are truly one of nature's finest and deadliest creations."      - Benjamin Slater, Doctor of Zoology

Enlarged View (171k)

• 128x128 Jungle

• Designed for 2-3 Players

December 23, 1999 On the Twelfth Day Of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me... Twelve Arbiters Eleven Science Vessels Ten Ultralisks Nine Battlecruisers Eight Archons Burning Seven Zerglings Swarming Six Zealots Fighting Five Newborn Queens! Four Hydralisks Three Marines Two Terran Wraiths And a brand new SCV!

• 192x256 Ice

• Designed for 2-4 Players

• Requires Brood War to Play

• Use Map Settings

December 17, 1999 "Hell's supposed to be some kind of torture chamber filled with fire and brimstone, right? Well, after serving a tour of duty in the ice and snow of Braxis, the only difference I see is that at least Hell would be a lot warmer..." -Corporal Max Redius

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• 192x192 Ice

• Designed for 2-6 Players

• Requires Brood War to Play

• Use Map Settings for Allied Play

December 10, 1999 During the brief occupation of Char by the United Earth Directorate's Expeditionary Force, Admiral DuGalle instituted a series of intense training exercises on the forbidding surface of the planet. With the security of the now-tamed Overmind being the linchpin of further military success in the Koprulu sector, DuGalle needed to know that the harsh environment of Char would not make this task impossible. The horrifying firestorms and boiling pools of lava -- combined with the thick layer of ash that covered man and machine -- could cause serious physical and psychological strain on even hardened soldiers. Forces that were able to function on Char stayed and served as a garrison force. Those that couldn't "take the heat" were stationed elsewhere...

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• 128x128 Ash

• Designed for 2-4 Players

December 3, 1999 "Let your rapidity be that of the wind, your compactness that of the forest. In raiding and plundering be like fire, in immovability like a mountain. Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt." Sun-Tzu, The Art of War

Enlarged View (180k)

• 128x96 Ice

• Designed for 2 Players

• Requires Brood War to Play