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■ Ion
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0:16 The Teal Ion spawns at s1 while Red Swatch spawns at s2.Ion takes s1 in Teal; Swatch settles in at s2 in Red.
0:35 Swatch opens 14 CC against Ion's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Ion, 14 CC from Swatch.
— The early game —
1:00 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:07 Swatch places down a command center.Quietly, Swatch adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:57 Swatch decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Swatch pushes.
2:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:41 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Swatch's attacks.Ion takes the fight on his terms and sends Swatch home with nothing.
2:58 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 Swatch places down a command center.Swatch takes another base — the economy widens.
4:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:23 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
4:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Swatch is a step behind and knows it.
5:18 Swatch fends off Ion's early goons with his marines.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Swatch's defense was already in place.
5:35 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:53 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
6:25 Swatch figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Swatch goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:52 Nice bunker placement by Ion, Swatch can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
7:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
7:42 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
8:12 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
8:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:58 Ion failed to kill off Swatch's defending marines.Swatch holds the early rush without blinking.
9:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Swatch's army.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
9:39 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:03 Swatch is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Swatch is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
10:14 Swatch starts expanding.More workers, more money: Swatch expands.
10:27 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
11:08 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:45 Ion successfully pressures Swatch with his dragoons! Swatch is contained.Swatch wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
12:10 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
12:51 Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
12:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:30 The battle outcome favors Ion as Swatch's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Swatch's way of life — Ion marches on.
13:42 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Swatch destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Swatch clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
14:38 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:03 Swatch places down a command center.Quietly, Swatch adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:26 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:59 Ion kills off Swatch's armies and continues pushing!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:37 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:15 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
17:34 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:47 Swatch places down a command center.More workers, more money: Swatch expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
18:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:28 All of a sudden, Swatch has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Swatch's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
18:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Swatch's army.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
19:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Swatch destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Swatch clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
19:46 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:59 Swatch's army is small compared to Ion!Swatch needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
20:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:52 All of a sudden, Swatch has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
21:05 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:20 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 Swatch's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:01 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:34 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:55 Swatch places down a command center.More workers, more money: Swatch expands.
23:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:40 Ion's dragoons dealt with Swatch's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Ion!Swatch's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
23:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:13 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:45 Swatch successfully harasses Ion's economy.Ion looks away for one second and Swatch makes him pay for it.
25:13 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
25:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:39 Swatch successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Swatch takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
26:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Swatch destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Swatch clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
26:58 Dropship! Dropship! Swatch drops some vultures into Ion's mineral line!Swatch gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:07 At the moment, Swatch seems to have more units than Ion.Count the units: Swatch has the edge over Ion right now.
27:40 Swatch places down a command center.Quietly, Swatch adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:53 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:21 Swatch is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Swatch's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:45 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:17 Ion's dragoons dealt with Swatch's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Ion!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Swatch's position.
29:50 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
30:04 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
30:30 Cloaked wraiths from Swatch are harassing Ion!The raid lands — Swatch chips away at Ion's foundation.
30:50 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:08 Swatch moves out with his armies.Swatch tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:44 Swatch's sieged tanks saved the day! Ion's dragoons had to back off.Swatch absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
32:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
32:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:04 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Swatch's.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Swatch match each other.
33:29 Swatch's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.Swatch knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
33:38 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:26 All of a sudden, Swatch has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
34:41 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
35:02 Swatch destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Swatch takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
35:29 Swatch's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.Swatch goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:58 Dropship! Dropship! Swatch drops some vultures into Ion's mineral line!The raid lands — Swatch chips away at Ion's foundation.
36:12 Swatch tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.Swatch goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:43 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
37:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:26 Swatch successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Swatch takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:47 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:21 Swatch starts pushing across the map.Swatch tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
39:07 Ion's storms land right on the marines — Swatch's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:23 Swatch destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Swatch clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
39:47 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:12 In terms of army size, Swatch is behind Ion!Swatch needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
40:33 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:02 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Swatch is coming.This is the big one — Swatch commits the late-game army.
41:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:35 Ion was out-microed by Swatch and loses all his attacking forces.Swatch takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
41:59 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
42:14 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
42:47 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:00 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Swatch is coming.This is the big one — Swatch commits the late-game army.
43:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:40 Stasis on the leading tanks! Swatch's line is cut in half and Ion cleans up the rest.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:03 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
44:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
44:48 Swatch tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Swatch.
45:07 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
45:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:48 RECALL! Ion's entire army appears in the middle of Swatch's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
46:21 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Swatch's army has been decimated.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
46:50 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
47:08 Swatch harasses Ion and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Swatch chips away at Ion's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:33 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:56 Swatch decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Swatch has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:29 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Swatch's attacks.Ion takes the fight on his terms and sends Swatch home with nothing.
48:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
49:18 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
49:26 Swatch's army is small compared to Ion!Swatch is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
50:01 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
50:11 Swatch decides to start pushing across the map.Swatch has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:54 The battle outcome favors Swatch as Ion's armies melt into Swatch's armies' weapon fire!Swatch wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
51:19 Swatch destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Swatch clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
51:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
52:07 Swatch's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:23 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:05 Ion's storms came a second late and Swatch held everything.Ion throws the endgame army in and Swatch simply refuses to lose.
53:26 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:03 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
54:17 It seems like Swatch has more units than Ion!Swatch's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
54:37 Nice try from Swatch to harass Ion, but Ion's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Swatch.
54:54 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:44 Swatch is sieged behind the minefield and Ion's zealots never reach the tanks.Swatch holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:59 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Swatch's army has been decimated.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
56:21 It seems that Swatch only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Swatch clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
56:42 Dropship! Dropship! Swatch drops some vultures into Ion's mineral line!Ion looks away for one second and Swatch makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:16 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
57:27 Swatch moves out with his armies.Swatch tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:43 Both Ion and Swatch appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
58:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:42 RECALL! Ion's entire army appears in the middle of Swatch's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Ion breaks Swatch late.
59:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
59:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:38 Dropship! Dropship! Swatch drops some vultures into Ion's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Swatch. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
60:11 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:18 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Swatch starts the long push.This is the big one — Swatch commits the late-game army.
60:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:16 With beautiful placement, Swatch successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Swatch takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
61:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:44 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:18 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
62:35 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Swatch starts the long push.This is the big one — Swatch commits the late-game army.
62:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:16 EMP lands on the arbiters! Ion's recall is stranded and Swatch cleans it up.Swatch holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:41 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Swatch's army.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
64:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
64:17 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
64:46 Eager to end the game, Swatch moves out with his armies.Swatch has seen enough — the army moves out.
65:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:31 Swatch is sieged behind the minefield and Ion's zealots never reach the tanks.Swatch holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
65:48 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Swatch's army has been decimated.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
66:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
66:30 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:00 Attempting to end the game, Swatch moves out with his armies.Swatch has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:12 Both Ion and Swatch appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Swatch match each other.
67:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:08 Swatch breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Swatch breaks Ion late.
68:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
68:33 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:07 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
69:28 Eager to end the game, Swatch moves out with his armies.Swatch tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
69:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:18 Swatch's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Ion loses everything.The final army does its work — Swatch breaks Ion late.
70:25 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
70:46 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Swatch's army.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
71:14 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
71:41 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Swatch is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Swatch moves out to end it.
72:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
72:17 Swatch's goliaths shred the carriers — Ion has to retreat.Ion throws the endgame army in and Swatch simply refuses to lose.
72:40 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:04 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:17 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Swatch's army.Ion needs production, fast; Swatch's army has outgrown his.
73:49 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
74:13 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Swatch starts the long push.Everything Swatch has built comes forward at once.
74:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
74:49 Ion's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Swatch cannot break through.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
75:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Swatch destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Swatch takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
75:26 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Swatch's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Swatch's force and backs off.
75:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
76:12 Swatch has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Swatch moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
76:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:07 Swatch is sieged behind the minefield and Ion's zealots never reach the tanks.Swatch holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
77:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:38 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:58 Both Ion and Swatch appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Swatch match each other.
78:23 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
78:38 Swatch decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Swatch crosses the map with everything.
79:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:31 The battle outcome favors Ion as Swatch's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Swatch's way of life — Ion marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:02 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:33 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
81:05 Swatch decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Swatch crosses the map with everything.
81:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
81:34 The battle outcome favors Swatch as Ion's armies melt into Swatch's armies' weapon fire!Swatch wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
82:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
82:13 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:39 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
83:05 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Swatch is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Swatch moves out to end it.
83:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
83:58 The battle outcome favors Ion as Swatch's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
84:05 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
84:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:46 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
85:23 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Swatch is coming.This is the big one — Swatch commits the late-game army.
85:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
85:58 Swatch is sieged behind the minefield and Ion's zealots never reach the tanks.Swatch holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
86:16 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
86:38 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:12 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Swatch!Ion needs production, fast; Swatch's army has outgrown his.
87:23 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
87:47 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Swatch starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Swatch moves out to end it.
88:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
88:24 EMP lands on the arbiters! Ion's recall is stranded and Swatch cleans it up.Swatch holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
88:46 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
89:18 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
89:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
89:57 Swatch has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Swatch moves out to end it.
90:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
90:40 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Swatch's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Swatch late.
91:05 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
91:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
91:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
92:00 Swatch starts pushing across the map.Swatch has seen enough — the army moves out.
92:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
92:45 Swatch's goliaths shred the carriers — Ion has to retreat.Ion throws the endgame army in and Swatch simply refuses to lose.
93:04 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
93:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
93:57 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
94:23 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Swatch starts the long push.Everything Swatch has built comes forward at once.
94:33 Currently, Ion and Swatch appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Ion and Swatch are level.
95:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
95:31 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Swatch has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Swatch late.
95:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Swatch's army.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
96:16 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
96:29 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
96:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
97:04 Ion kills off Swatch's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Swatch's way of life — Ion marches on.
97:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
97:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
98:06 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
98:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
99:04 Swatch is sieged behind the minefield and Ion's zealots never reach the tanks.Ion throws the endgame army in and Swatch simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
99:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:39 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:58 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
100:29 Ion's forces appear to be larger compared to Swatch's!Count the units: Ion has the edge over Swatch right now.
100:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
101:13 RECALL! Ion's entire army appears in the middle of Swatch's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
101:23 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:54 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:20 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
102:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
103:00 All of a sudden, Swatch has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
103:15 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Swatch's army.Ion clips Swatch's army — real damage, but Swatch fights on.
103:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
104:05 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
104:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
104:51 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Swatch's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Swatch late.
105:02 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
105:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
🎙 Swatch is a step behind and knows it.
105:58 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
106:08 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Swatch.Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Swatch should not take this fight.
106:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
106:52 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Swatch's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
107:09 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Swatch's army.Ion takes a bite out of Swatch's force and backs off.
107:37 Swatch destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Swatch clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
108:09 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
108:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
108:45 Ion kills off Swatch's armies and continues pushing!Swatch's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
108:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
109:23 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
109:46 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
110:10 Swatch having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Swatch types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ion defeats Swatch, settled in the late game.
■ Ion
■ Swatch
army value
■ Ion
■ Swatch
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Teal Swatch spawning at s1 and White Ion spawning at s3.Swatch in Teal at s1. Ion in White at s3. The map is set.
0:44 Ion gets 14 Nexus against Swatch's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Swatch, 14 Nexus from Ion.
— The early game —
1:19 Swatch places down a command center.More workers, more money: Swatch expands.
1:38 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Swatch decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Swatch tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:45 Ion successfully pressures Swatch with his dragoons! Swatch is contained.Swatch wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
4:21 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:03 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 In terms of army size, Swatch is behind Ion!Swatch is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
5:51 Swatch places down a command center.More workers, more money: Swatch expands.
6:21 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:55 Swatch figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Swatch tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:39 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:43 Nice bunker placement by Ion, Swatch can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Swatch's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
9:11 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:18 Swatch decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Swatch: the first units are already marching.
10:30 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:44 Ion fends off Swatch's marines with his dragoons.Swatch's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
12:22 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
12:53 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:10 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:58 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
14:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:55 All of a sudden, Swatch has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Swatch seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
— The late game —
15:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:31 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:50 Ion's forces appear to be larger compared to Swatch's!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Swatch should not take this fight.
17:26 Swatch places down a command center.Quietly, Swatch adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:35 Swatch lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.Swatch wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
18:54 Swatch has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:33 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
20:08 Ion shot down Swatch's command center.No reinforcements in time: Swatch watches Ion level the expansion.
20:46 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:12 Swatch having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Swatch types it out: GG.
Ion takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Ion
■ Swatch
army value
■ Ion
■ Swatch
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in Purple at s2 while Swatch spawns in Green at s1.We're underway — Ion spawns at s2, Swatch answers from s1.
0:41 Swatch opens 14 CC against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Ion commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Swatch answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:21 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Swatch places down a command center.Swatch plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:03 Swatch bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Swatch tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:18 Ion successfully fends off Swatch's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
4:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Swatch keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:10 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:59 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:32 Swatch places down a command center.More workers, more money: Swatch expands.
6:54 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:18 Ion successfully pressures Swatch with his dragoons! Swatch is contained.Swatch wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
8:50 After that battle, Swatch still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Swatch while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
9:55 Swatch decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Swatch goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:04 Swatch was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
11:39 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Swatch — the losses are light.
12:20 With excellent skills and micro, Swatch managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
12:54 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
13:26 Swatch places down a command center.Swatch plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:28 Ion kills off Swatch's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
15:09 Ion only destroyed about half of Swatch's army.Half of Swatch's force is gone — Ion took it apart.
— The late game —
15:31 Swatch destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Swatch clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
16:10 Ion appears to have more army than Swatch!Count the units: Ion has the edge over Swatch right now.
16:40 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
17:24 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Swatch is a step behind and knows it.
18:27 Swatch lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.The early pressure works — Ion breaks Swatch's front door.
19:03 About half of Swatch's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
19:30 It seems that Swatch only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Swatch takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
20:14 Swatch having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Swatch GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ion takes it — the early game decided this one.
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