Because of its larger mechanical frame, the Firebat will be built in the Factory.
- Its added hit points makes it quite the adversary on the battlefield, says Karune.In a forum post at Battle.Net, the Blizzard RTS Community Manager Karune explains further on the Terran Firebat. He says that the Firebat better suited to be placed in the Factory in StarCraft 2.
- Having the Firebat at the Factory also helps to make sure it is a Tier 2 unit, since its added hit points makes it quite the adversary on the battlefield, tells Karune.
Needs a larger facility to deploy these units
- In terms of 'realism', the Firebat has a much larger mechanical frame (with increased hit points), thus would need a larger facility to deploy these units, he says. Karune also mentions that the Barracks already has several units available to it; the Marine, Medic, Reaper and Ghost.
Also, while we're on the subject, check out a cool idea for a replacement for the Firebat - The Cerberus.
Links
Battle.Net - Karune about the Firebat
Battle.Net - The Cerberus idea