Race Descriptions on Starcraft 2 Website

ninerman13 · Dec 6, 2007

New Race Descriptions on Starcraft 2 Website

Terrans
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The terrans are relative newcomers to the Koprulu sector. They are the descendents of a disastrous colonization expedition launched from Earth centuries ago, its human cargo made up of dissidents and malcontents the government deemed expendable. The survivors of the expedition established three colonies that became the basis for the major power blocs in terran space: the Confederacy, the Kel-Morian Combine, and the Umojan Protectorate. The corrupt Confederacy was overthrown by terrorist and revolutionary Arcturus Mengsk during the chaos of the zerg invasion. Now the Terran Dominion has emerged from the ashes of the old Confederacy as the dominant power, ruled by none other than Emperor Arcturus I.

Forced to adapt to the harsh existence on the mostly lifeless worlds of the sector, the terrans are masters of survival. With neither the advanced technology of the protoss nor the natural prowess of the zerg to rely on, the terran military forces consist of a varied mix of units. From basic but effective infantry like the marines to heavily armed battlecruisers, terran units rely on solid armor, plentiful firepower, and strength in numbers to hold the line. Terrans excel in defensive situations where their bunkers and siege tanks really shine.
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Protoss
[img width=447 height=399]http://starcraft2.com/features/images/zeratul.gif[/img]

With their highly advanced technology and potent psionic abilities, the protoss once considered themselves the most powerful species in the galaxy. Their war with the zerg has proved otherwise: even the most individually capable warrior cannot overcome such insurmountable numbers. The lesson has been hard one for the protoss, for their society is built around core philosophies that have been rigidly adhered to for over a thousand years. However, the zerg invasion of the protoss homeworld of Aiur has brought the race to a crossroads: the protoss must embrace change if they are to survive and prevail. Now new tactics and technologies are being brought to bear in the increasingly desperate battle against the zerg, and ancient, terrible weapons the protoss set aside long ago are being unleashed.

The protoss have never been a prolific people and have traditionally bolstered their numbers with a variety of robotic war machines. Individual protoss warriors are unsurpassed in their skills, greatly enhanced by the combination of technology and formidable psionic strength. Nonetheless, the protoss must rely on mobility and surprise to maximize their advantages without getting drawn into a battle of attrition. One of their greatest strengths lies in their fleet, which boasts a variety of ships powerful enough to pound an enemy to atoms.
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Didn't know if anyone had noticed this update yet. Cool 'new' lore on the Protoss and Terran.

Edit - Mods, I did not know if this was newsworthy or if it belonged in Starcraft: Story and Races, so I put it here for now. Do with it what you will.

Bonus 400 minerals for a great find.

Seradin · Dec 6, 2007

Yeah i did notice it before and read it, some interesting stuff. bet others have not noticed this small update.

i would have put it in story and races but, i guess this works too.

-LT- · Dec 7, 2007

Nice find! I can't find that. Where is it?

Meee · Dec 7, 2007

go to features and choose race
http://eu.starcraft2.com/features/protoss/main.xml
http://eu.starcraft2.com/features/terran/main.xml

Hunter · Dec 15, 2007

Aaah I was silly, I thought under the protoss I will see the Zerg too.. Don't know why..
But it is still a nice thread

Kaaraa · Aug 12, 2008

...what?

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