- GENERAL STRATEGIES - DOW-GNST

Master Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War with general strategies covering build orders, unit management, and combat tactics for Space Marines against all races.

The following section of the Space Marine Combat Guide for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War focuses on general strategies, including build orders, micromanagement, macromanagement, and hotkey setup. It aims to provide in-depth advice often missed in other guides, particularly concerning early-game harassment defense and the rationale behind strategic decisions.

Micromanagement (micro) involves optimizing individual unit effectiveness in combat, such as using missile launchers against vehicles and assault marines for melee. Macromanagement (macro) encompasses broader strategic planning, economy management, and coordinating large armies.

The guide assumes a basic understanding of the game, including controls and the tech tree, and focuses on standard game modes rather than quick start.

Key aspects covered include:

• Build Orders: Detailed build orders and their variations, such as Delayed Teching, are discussed, with an emphasis on adapting them to counter specific races like Eldar and Chaos.
• Combat Tactics: Strategies for effective unit deployment and engagement, including managing upgrades and economics.
• Hotkey Setup: The importance of setting up hotkeys (Ctrl + 1-9, 0) for efficient unit selection and control is highlighted.
• Space Marine Strengths: Versatility, powerful commander units, strong walker vehicles (Dreadnoughts), durable buildings, and potent Tier 3 potential.
• Space Marine Weaknesses: Conflicting tech tree choices, weaker melee/jump pack squads compared to other races, lack of a universal build order, and absence of an