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Terran Campaign
* Cinematic: StarCraft Intro
* [INTRO]
* Tutorial: Boot Camp
* 1. Wasteland
* 2. Backwater Station
* Cinematic: Wasteland Patrol
* 3. Desperate Alliance
* 4. The Jacobs Installation
* [NARRATIVE]
* 5. Revolution
* Cinematic: The Downing of Norad II
* 6. Norad II
* 7. The Trump Card
* T7. Biting the Bullet
* [NARRATIVE]
* 8. The Big Push
* T10. Operation: Silent Scream
* Cinematic: Open Rebellion
* [NARRATIVE]
* 9. New Gettysburg
* 10. The Hammer Falls
* Cinematic: The Inauguration
Cinematic: StarCraft Intro
Transcript:
- I can't see a thing Jem.
- Well hold on.
- I swear it's always some damn thing.
- Wait...got it.
- Ah, hell this thing ain't gonna hold.
- Shut up...
- Damn you're ugly.
- You girls strapped in nice and tight now?
- Tighter than your mama's a...
- That's a good one man.
- Locked in and cruisin'.
- What you got for me out there Joeyray?
- We got Terran for sure, I don't know about the rest.
- We got a big old butt load of floating debris out here.
- Woooeee! We hit pay dirt this time for sure.
- Explain to me how we're going to get all of this home.
- Yeah...
- I'm detached and moving toward the derelict spacecraft.
- Damn it Jem, video's out again.
- Well quit picking at it.
- I aint pick'n at it damn it,
- I'm out here with a hitch of my getty-up...
- Hey, are you listening to me?
- Hold on I got visual...
- its a damn bogey 12 o'clock,
- right behind the ship,
- right behind you Jem.
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TERRAN CAMPAIGN: REBEL YELL
In the decade since the end of the Guild Wars, the oppressive Terran Confederacy has stood unchallenged in its supremacy over colonial space.
All of that changed four days ago when a large alien fleet emerged from warp-space and laid waste to the unsuspecting Confederate colony of Chau Sara.
The Confederacy, fearing that the alien fleet's next target will be the colony of Mar Sara, has sent you to intervene. Acting as Magistrate, you are to safeguard the colonists and keep their state of panic from escalating any further.
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"BOOT CAMP"
Office of the Colonial Magistrate
Mar Sara Colony
2:25 SCT, 12.12.2499
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
Welcome to Mar Sara, Magistrate. The equipment demonstration you requested is prepared and may be initiated at your convenience.
Simply select "Start" to begin the demonstration. You may skip the demonstration by selecting "Skip Tutorial."
Whenever you feel you are ready you may select "Start."
Anytime is fine.
You're okay to go.
Magistrate? Are you all right?
[End of Briefing.]
[End of Briefing. (Really.)]
[End of Briefing. (This time I mean it!)]
[End of Briefing. (Hey, it's your dime anyway.)]
[End of Briefing.
CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN
1 pound sliced chicken brst.
1 tsp corn starch.
3 tbsp soy sauce (dark).
1 sliced lemon.]
Game:
ADVISOR
The T-280 SCV is the cornerstone of our hostile-environment construction and resource gathering operations.
SCV
Roger that!
ADVISOR
In order to build a thriving colony, numerous SCVs are necessary.
ADVISOR
You can build additional SCVs at a Command Center.
ADVISOR
It is these blue crystals that are the source of minerals. Use your SCV's to gather additional minerals.
ADVISOR
In order to equip additional personnel you must have enough supply depots to support them.
ADVISOR
You can use SCV's to build additional supply depots.
ADVISOR
Magistrate, our stockpile of minerals has run out.
ADVISOR
Select an SCV and use the gather command on the crystals to collect more minerals.
ADVISOR
The Refinery processes raw Vespene gas, converting it into a form which your SCVs can gather.
MARINE
Permission to speak freely, sir?
I'm not sure you know what you're doing.
If you're going to send us into hostile territory and you want us to defend ourselves, use the ATTACK command.
If you want us to ignore enemy fire and go exactly to the spot you've targeted, use the MOVE command.
ADVISOR
This concludes the equipment demonstration. There will now be a fully catered reception at Mar Sara Base.
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1. "WASTELAND"
Office of the Colonial Magistrate
Mar Sara Colony
19:43 SCT, 12.12.2499
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
Adjutant Online. Good evening, Magistrate. I'll fill you in on what's been happening: Confederate traffic has increased substantially within the system due to the recent Protoss destruction of the Chau Sara colony. The Confederates have tightened security on all outlying systems, and it's likely that this colony will be locked-down as well. An encrypted Confederate transmission came for you while you were at dinner. Replaying transmission:
Edmund Duke
Greetings, Magistrate. I'm General Edmund Duke of the Confederate Security Forces, Alpha Squadron. The Confederacy has quarantined this entire planet, and we'll proceed with the lock-down within 48 hours. You're to relocate your core colonists to the outlying wastelands. Now I know there won't be any problems with these new arrangements.
Terran Command Center
Transmission ended. I have contacted the local Marshal, James Raynor. Raynor has agreed to meet your personnel en route and escort them to the new wasteland site.
Game:
RAYNOR
Howdy, boys. I'm Jim Raynor, the Marshal of these parts.
ADVISOR
Infantry units, such as Marines, can be trained at this facility.
TERRAN SCV
I can't believe we're being sent to the Wasteland. These Confederates think they can push anybody around.
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2. "BACKWATER STATION"
Office of the Colonial Magistrate
Mar Sara Colony
[07:12 SCT, 12.13.2499]
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
Receiving incoming transmission. Com-link established:
Jim Raynor
Hey, what's up, man? Got yer refugees tucked in nice and tight. Provided you can sidestep anymore surprises from our Confederate friends, and we can keep them away from those critters, they should have an easy time.
Terran Command Center
Priority alert! Backwater station under attack by unknown alien organisms. Distress beacon activated at 0658. Alerting Confederate headquarters on Tarsonis... Stand by for incoming transmission.
Edmund Duke
We've already received the distress beacon from Backwater, and we'll take care of it. You just sit tight. You'll be notified if there's anything we think you need to know.
Jim Raynor
Damn! Listen, if we wait for Confederate reinforcements, that station's dust. I'll head out there now, do what I can. You send in some militia, and we'll save those folks. Trust me.
Game:
RAYNOR
Glad to see you, boys. Time to kick some serious butt.
RAYNOR
These things have been out here awhile. But they could be pretty useful.
RESCUED SCV
Thanks for the rescue. We've been holed up in these bunkers for days hiding from the Zerg!
RESCUED FIREBAT
Need a light?
RAYNOR
What the hell is that? Looks like the ground there is alive.
MARINE/FIREBAT
What the hell did they do to that Command Center?
RAYNOR
Whatever it is, it ain't natural. Burn it, boys.
ADVISOR
Receiving incoming transmission...
DUKE
Marshal Raynor, by destroying a vital Confederate installation, you and your men have violated standing colonial law. As of right now, you're all under arrest. I suggest you throw down your weapons and come peaceably.
RAYNOR
Are you outta your mind!? If we hadn't burned that damn factory, this entire colony could have been overrun! Maybe if you hadn't taken your sweet time in getting here -
DUKE
Now I asked you nice the first time, boy. I didn't come here to talk with you. Now throw down them weapons!
RAYNOR
Guess you wouldn't be a Confederate if you weren't a complete pain in the ass.
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Cinematic: Wasteland Patrol
PERIMETER PATROL
CONFEDERATE BORDER COLONY
MAR SARA
Transcript:
- Hey Sarge, why we always got to listen to this shit for anyway?
- Cause I'm in charge, that's why.
- Oh that don't seem like no good kind of reason to me,
- you ain't the boss of me anyway...hey what's that?
- Hood ornament in a second.
- Steam roller!
- Looks like you mashed some poor fella's dog Sarge.
- It's a Zergling Lester...smaller type of Zerg...
- He wouldn't be out this far unless, Oh Shit.
- I love you Sarge...
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3. "DESPERATE ALLIANCE"
Office of the Colonial Magistrate
Mar Sara Colony
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
Receiving incoming transmission. Com-link established:
Edmund Duke
I got your message, Magistrate, and frankly I don't care what you have to say about Confederate regulations. You damn fringe world yokels are all alike, don't know where your loyalties lie. Y'all have a real good day now, y'hear?
Terran Command Center
Transmission ended. The report you requested is ready. Sixteen outland stations have reported sightings of the alien invaders identified as Zerg. The Confederates have arrested all standing militia forces and continue to avoid action against the Zerg. Three stations have fallen to the Zerg already. We've been unable to locate any source of military relief except... the extremist faction known as The Sons of Korhal. Their liaison is holding on line.
Arcturus Mengsk
Good day, Magistrate. My name is Arcturus Mengsk, and I represent The Sons of Korhal. You're familiar with the Confederate propaganda surrounding my group, but your reputation suggests you'll see past it. It's never been our practice to operate in any one place for long, but these Zerg don't look like they're going to wait. I'm going to make you an offer, Magistrate. I'd like to help you out by sending down a number of transports to your colony and evacuating any survivors.
You know, of course, that my organization operates outside the bounds of Confederate law. That's why they spread their lies and misinformation. If you decide to accept our help, you'll be branded as an outlaw too. But, it's a chance to save those people. Time to make a stand, Magistrate.
Terran Command Center
Ending transmission. Priority Alert! Evacuation Zone under attack by Zerg forces. Distress beacon activated at 1220.
Game:
VULTURE
Hey, this thing's on fire! You oughta' send an SCV out here and repair it, and fix my bike up too while he's at it.
MARINE
We can take cover in these bunkers if things get too dicey.
ADVISOR
Ten minutes until dropship arrival.
ADVISOR
Five minutes until dropship arrival.
ADVISOR [disabled]
Magistrate, analysis shows that it may be possible to break through the Zerg's defenses and reach Mengsk's transports.
ADVISOR [disabled]
We've broken through to the dropships.
DROPSHIP PILOT [disabled]
Strap yourselves in, boys.
ADVISOR
One minute until dropship arrival.
ADVISOR
Sons of Korhal dropships approaching.
DROPSHIP PILOT
Strap yourselves in, boys.
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4. "THE JACOBS INSTALLATION"
Office of the former Colonial Magistrate
Mar Sara Colony
Three hours after colonial evacuation
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
Your tenure as Colonial Magistrate is suspended, pending an official Investigation of your affiliation with the Sons of Korhal. Receiving incoming transmission...
Jim Raynor
Hey, man. Arcturus' boys sprung me from the prison ship. Apparently, they're as frustrated with the Confederates as we are! I know their reputation, but they seem to be on the level. I think Arcturus wanted to speak with you...
Arcturus Mengsk
Commander, Mar Sara is almost completely overrun by the Zerg. The Confederates are abandoning the planet, and so are we. However, there is one thing I'd like to do before we leave.
I want you to raid this colony's Confederate outpost and retrieve whatever design or weapons' schematics that you can find in their networks. With the chaos of the Confederates' evacuation, you shouldn't have any trouble getting in or out of their installation.
Jim Raynor
I'm into it.
Game:
RAYNOR
Zerg! I don't believe this!
MENGSK
Believe it. I saw Zerg within Confederate holding pens myself, and that was over a year ago. It's clear the Confederates have known of these creatures for some time. For all we know they could be breeding the things! Be that as it may, our priority here is accessing the Confederate nework. We'll deal with the Zerg another day.
RAYNOR
Hey, we've found the plans, man. Have the transports waiting when we come out.
CIVILIAN
Hey! You're not allowed in here!
CIVILIAN
You rebel scum!
MARINE
It's them! Blast them!
ADVISOR
Unauthorized entry detected.
ADVISOR
Security Cameras Activated.
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[NARRATIVE]
In the wake of the chaos resulting from the Zerg invasion, The Sons of Korhal escaped with the stolen data discs.
Fleeing to the border colony of Antiga Prime, Arcturus' group now plans its next crucial moves against the Confederacy.
Thirteen hours after the evacuation of Mar Sara, Protoss warships took up orbit around the colony and unleashed a massive planetary bombardment.
All life upon the surface was extinguished.
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5. "REVOLUTION"
Secret Staging Area
Second moon of Antiga Prime
Mission Briefing:
Jim Raynor
Hey, man. Headquarters has begun analysis of the discs. They expect to have them decoded shortly. I hope whatever's on those discs is worth it.
Terran Command Center
Receiving incoming transmission from Arcturus Mengsk:
Arcturus Mengsk
You and Captain Raynor have done well, Commander. I believe our efforts have weakened the Confederacy's grip on the fringe worlds, but our job out here isn't done yet. Lieutenant Kerrigan, my second in command, will elaborate.
Sarah Kerrigan
I'll get straight to the point. Our sources tell us that Antiga Prime is ready to begin open revolt against the Confederacy. Unfortunately, the Confederates seem to be aware of this as well. They've stationed a large detachment of Alpha Squadron troops there, under the command of General Duke.
Arcturus Mengsk
It will be your job, Commander, to free this colony and show our good intent to the Antigan people. Lieutenant Kerrigan will help you deal with Duke's officers. The rest of the Confederates are yours to deal with.
Game:
KERRIGAN
Captain Raynor, I've finished scouting out the area, and-you pig!
RAYNOR
What? I haven't even said anything to you yet!
KERRIGAN
Yeah, but you were thinking it.
RAYNOR
Oh yeah, you're a telepath. Look, let's just get on with this, okay?
KERRIGAN
Right.
KERRIGAN
I hate these things. They can sense me even when I'm cloaked. We should take these out.
KERRIGAN
I've taken care of business on this end, Commander. I think the Antigans are ready to back us up, too.
ANTIGAN MARINE
That's right. We've tolerated these Confederate goons long enough!
ADVISOR
Commander, I'm picking up a large Confederate strike force advancing on our position.
KERRIGAN
Well, they're not wasting any time.
TOP
Cinematic: The Downing of Norad II
CONFEDERATE COMMAND SHIP NORAD II
HIGH ORBIT: ANTIGA PRIME
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6. "NORAD II"
Secret Staging Area
Antiga Prime Colony
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
It appears that the Confederates are in a state of panic about the Antigan revolt. I'm picking up a high number of Confederate transmissions going back and forth between their outposts and their headquarters on Tarsonis. Most of the transmissions are heavily coded, but wait, here's something:
Edmund Duke
This is General Duke calling from Alpha Squadron Flagship Norad II! We've crash-landed and are being hit hard by the Zerg! Request immediate backup from anyone receiving this signal! Repeat, this is a priority one distress call-
Jim Raynor
Zerg? Here? Serves 'em right. 'Bout time they got a taste of what it's like to be in there mixin' it up.
Arcturus Mengsk
Jim, I want you to move in and save that base.
Jim Raynor
I'm positive I didn't hear that right.
Sarah Kerrigan
Arcturus, have you lost your mind?
Arcturus Mengsk
Listen, I know Duke's a cold hearted bastard, but an entire colony shouldn't have to suffer for that. Besides, a Confederate general could prove to be a powerful ally. This is an opportunity we cannot miss.
Sarah Kerrigan
I don't like this at all.
Arcturus Mengsk
I'm not asking you to like it. I'm asking you to do it.
Sarah Kerrigan
Yes, sir.
Jim Raynor
Great. Let's get this over with.
Game:
RAYNOR
If we're doin' this, we'd better hurry. That ship won't last long against those Zerg.
DUKE
You're about the last folks I expected to show up. What's your angle here, Mengsk?
RAYNOR
Our angle? I'll give you an angle, you slimy Confederate piece of -
MENGSK
Jim, enough! I'll handle this.The Confederacy is falling apart, Duke. Its colonies are in open revolt. The Zerg are rampaging unchecked. What would have happened here today if we hadn't shown up?
DUKE
Your point?
MENGSK
I'm giving you a choice. You can return to the Confederacy and lose, or you can join us and help save our entire race from being overrun by the Zerg. I don't think it's a difficult decision.
DUKE
Join forces? With you? I'm a general, for God's sake!
MENGSK
A general without an army. I'm offering you a position in my cabinet, not just some backwater post. Don't test my patience, Edmund.
DUKE
All right, Mengsk. You've got a deal.
MENGSK
You've made the right choice, General Duke.
RAYNOR
I can't believe you're really going to trust this snake!
MENGSK
Don't worry, Jim. He's our snake now.
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7. "THE TRUMP CARD"
Secret Staging Area
Antiga Prime Colony
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
Commander, our position has been discovered. As of two hours ago, a large Confederate strike force arrived on Antiga Prime and established a base camp within our defensive perimeter. Arcturus Mengsk is calling a meeting.
Arcturus Mengsk
Greetings. I know you're all concerned about the Confederate strike force, but first we have a grave matter to discuss. It seems our data discs didn't hold weapon designs after all. Lieutenant Kerrigan will explain.
Sarah Kerrigan
You all know that the Confederates run a program for psychically gifted humans, training them to be Ghosts. Those running the program found that the Zerg are attuned to the psychic emanations of Ghosts.
Jim Raynor
So the Zerg are here for you, darlin'? This keeps gettin' better and better.
Sarah Kerrigan
Shut up. There's been a lot of secret Confederate research surrounding Ghosts and the Zerg. What we stole was a small but critical piece of the puzzle: designs for a Transplanar Psionic Waveform Emitter. The emitters broadcast the neural imprint of a Ghost, but at a much greater magnitude. These things reach across worlds.
Arcturus Mengsk
The Confederacy used these Psi Emitters to lure the Zerg into isolated containment areas. Your colony-Mar Sara-Commander, was one such location.
Jim Raynor
What are you saying?
Arcturus Mengsk
I'm saying the Zerg are a secret weapon developed by the Confederacy. I'm saying you were all subjects of a Confederate weapons test.
Just as they destroyed Korhal with nuclear weapons to establish dominance a generation ago, they would use the Zerg to put an end to their other rivals. Only this time there'd be no outrage; who could suspect the aliens were their creation? No, they'd be lauded as heroes for coming in and destroying the Zerg. It's time the Confederacy paid for its crimes.
And I know just the way. Lieutenant Kerrigan is going to plant an emitter at the Confederate base camp. Commander, you will provide her with an escort. When the Zerg arrive, they'll break the blockade for us and we'll make our escape. Now get moving.
Game:
KERRIGAN
I'm having doubts about this, Arcturus. I just don't think anyone deserves to have the Zerg unleashed on them.
MENGSK
I know you have personal feelings about this, but you can't let your past cloud your judgment. Carry out your orders, lieutenant.
KERRIGAN
Yes, sir.
KERRIGAN
Psi-Emitter in place. Just promise me we'll never do anything like this again.
MENGSK
We will do whatever it takes to save humanity. Our responsibility is too great to do any less.
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T7. "BITING THE BULLET" [disabled]
Secret Staging Area
Antiga Prime Colony
08:56 SCT, 01.03.2500
Mission Briefing:
Jim Raynor
This defensive crap just isn't working! This is just like Mar Sara, man... Look, it's risky, but I think we can save the Colonists and still buy time to get off-world. If we attack the main Zerg Hive Cluster, they'll have to recall their forces to protect the nerve center.
Edmund Duke
That'll never work. Where'd you study tactics, boy? You'd be outnumbered at least twenty to one.
Jim Raynor
You damn coward! What, does the prospect of saving innocent civilians instead of wiping 'em out churn your stomach?
Edmund Duke
I don't need to take that from you, boy!
Sarah Kerrigan
Are you two through?
Arcturus Mengsk
She's right. Save it for the Zerg. I think your plan's a wild one Jim, but it's worth a try. Lieutenant Kerrigan?
Sarah Kerrigan
Agreed.
Arcturus Mengsk
Very well, then. Commander, you have tactical authority. Captain Raynor and General Duke will assist you.
Game:
DUKE
We kicked those Zergs' butts, but nobody start pattin' yerselves on the back just yet. I've picked up a whole new load of zerg signals comin' straight for us.
RAYNOR
Yeah, just what we need... How many are out there, Dukie?
DUKE
Well... more than we can handle...
RAYNOR
Great.
ADVISOR
Commander, I have an incoming transmission from the Protoss flagship, Gantrithor... I'll patch it through.
RAYNOR
Oh, man... What the hell do they want? Stay alert people, these guys play hardball.
TASSADAR
Terran Commander, I am Tassadar, High Templar and Executor of the Protoss Fleet. I come bearing no ill will towards you or your brethren. I have watched your struggle with the Zerg and stand ready to aid you in your struggle against them.
RAYNOR
Wow... well, hell. The more the merrier.
TASSADAR
I commend your courage.
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[NARRATIVE]
The Zerg, lured by the Psi Emitter's signal, descended upon the unsuspecting Confederate forces and annihilated them.
Once again, the Protoss fleet, under the command of High Templar Tassadar, arrived and incinerated the planet.
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8. "THE BIG PUSH"
Command Ship Hyperion
Holding perimeter orbit over
Confederate Capitol World Tarsonis
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
Greetings, Commander. Receiving incoming transmission:
Arcturus Mengsk
The time of our final strike against the Confederacy is close at hand. Before we can strike at Tarsonis itself, however, we must break through the Confederacy's most potent defenses. General Duke will brief you.
Edmund Duke
I've defended Tarsonis in over thirty major battles, so I know its defenses inside and out. There are three primary orbital platforms that serve as staging areas for the Confederate fleet. If we assault the central platform, we should cause enough of a ruckus to allow a small force to break through the planetary defenses.
Jim Raynor
General, I'm impressed. I never figured you for the frontal assault type.
Edmund Duke
Well, the Confederates have Omega and Delta Squadron troops defending the platform. They're nothing compared to my Alpha Squadron boys.
Jim Raynor
Right.
Game:
RAYNOR [disabled]
All right, kids. Let's find a spot to park these bad boys.
DUKE
I can't believe this! Alpha Squadron never would've left this equipment behind! That's what I call sloppy!
DUKE
This is Duke. The emitters are secured and on-line.
KERRIGAN
Who authorized the use of Psi-Emitters?
MENGSK
I did, lieutenant.
KERRIGAN
What? The Confederates on Antiga were bad enough, but now you're going to use the Zerg against an entire planet? This is insane.
RAYNOR:
She's right, man.Think this through.
MENGSK
I have thought it through. Believe me. You all have your orders. Carry them out.
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T10. "OPERATION: SILENT SCREAM" [disabled]
Command Ship Hyperion
Holding close orbit over
Confederate Capitol World Tarsonis
10:46 SCT, 01.12.2500
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
I've monitored Confederate satellite data as you requested. Confederate forces are still mobilizing for their counterstrike. Arcturus has called for a quick round-table before continuing with our assault. Patching you in...
Arcturus Mengsk
We stand now upon the very threshold of victory over the Confederacy. The only thing that can save them now is if we falter in our resolution. And we are not going to falter.
Commander, you've demonstrated exemplary skills thus far. You will spearhead our invasion. Take your force straight to New Gettysberg and establish control over the area.
Sarah Kerrigan
Arcturus, that's not what we discussed! Even if we can capture it, how will we ever hold that area?
Edmund Duke
Once the area has been secured, I'll come in to put down any attempted counter-strike.
Jim Raynor
How are you going to do that?
Edmund Duke
I'll do it, boy. You just wait... I'll do it.
Game:
DUKE
This is Duke. The Emitters are secured and on-line.
KERRIGAN
Who authorized the use of Psi Emitters?
MENGSK
I did, Lieutenant.
KERRIGAN
What? The Confederates on Antiga were bad enough, but now you're going to use the Zerg against an entire planet? This is insane!
RAYNOR
She's right, man. Think this through.
MENGSK
I have thought it through. Believe me. You all have your orders. Carry them out.
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Cinematic: Open Rebellion
SONS OF KORHAL WRAITH SQUADRON BRAVO
MISSION: ASSAULT CONFEDERATE SPACE PLATFORM
HIGH ORBIT: CONFEDERATE CAPITAL WORLD TARSONIS
Transcript:
- So I says, 'Answer that and stay fashionable..'
- It's not funny anymore Harley.
- All right cut the chatter ladies.
- Drop your socks and grab your throttle.
- Confederate platform verified and locked
- This one's all yours Harley...
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[NARRATIVE]
Like a beacon, the combined power of the Psi Emitters reached out to the far corners of the Terran Sector, luring billions of Zerg to the capitol world of Tarsonis.
The Zerg, overrunning the Confederacy's best defences, proceeded to lay waste to Tarsonis' major cities and industrial centers.
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9. "NEW GETTYSBURG"
Command Ship Hyperion
Holding close orbit over Confederate Capitol World Tarsonis
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
I've picked up several dozen Protoss warships descending upon Tarsonis. They seem to be heading on a direct course to the primary Zerg Hive.
Arcturus Mengsk
If they engage the Zerg, the Confederates may escape. Commander, send Lieutenant Kerrigan with a strike force to engage the Protoss. Captain Raynor and General Duke will stay behind with the command ship.
Jim Raynor
First you sell out every person on this world to the Zerg, then you ask us to go up against the Protoss? And you're goin' to send Kerrigan down there with no backup?
Arcturus Mengsk [Battlecruiser]
I have absolute confidence in Kerrigan's ability to hold off the Protoss.
Jim Raynor
This is bullshit. Kerrigan, are you reading this?
Sarah Kerrigan
I heard. I'm going down there. Arcturus knows what he's doing. I can't back out on him now.
Jim Raynor
Funny. I never thought of you as anyone's martyr.
Game:
RAYNOR
Why are you doing this, Kerrigan? Look. I know about your past. I mean, I've heard the rumors. I know you were a part of those experiments with the Zerg; that Mengsk came and saved you, but you don't owe him this! Hell, I've saved your butt plenty of times.
KERRIGAN
Jimmy, drop the knight-in-shining-armor routine. It suits you sometimes. Just not ... not now. I don't need to be rescued. I know what I'm doing. The Protoss are coming to destroy the entire planet, not just the Zerg. I know that because ... well I just know it. I am a Ghost, remember? Once we've dealt with the Protoss, we can do something about the Zerg. Arcturus will come around. I know he will.
RAYNOR
I hope you're right, darlin'. Good huntin'!
MARINE
All right! Let's wax these critters!
MENGSK
Stay cool, Commander. Remember the plan: the Zerg are to remain unharmed.
ADVISOR
Receiving incoming transmission:
KERRIGAN
This is Kerrigan. We've neutralized the Protoss, but there's a wave of Zerg advancing on this position. We need immediate evac.
MENGSK
Belay that order. We're moving out.
RAYNOR
What? You're not just gonna leave them?
MENGSK
All ships prepare to move away from Tarsonis on my mark.
KERRIGAN
Uh, boys? How about that evac?
RAYNOR
Damn you, Arcturus! Don't do this.
MENGSK
It's done. Helmsman, signal the fleet, and take us out of orbit. Now!
KERRIGAN
Commander? Jim? What the hell's going on up there-
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10. "THE HAMMER FALLS"
Command Ship Hyperion
Holding perimeter orbit over Confederate Capitol World Tarsonis
Mission Briefing:
Terran Command Center
The fleet has lost contact with the ground forces at New Gettysburg. General Mengsk has ordered the immediate disengagement of the Korhal fleet from the Tarsonian system. Protoss and Zerg forces continue to battle across the core continent of Tarsonis. Receiving incoming transmission:
Jim Raynor
I can't believe he actually left her down there! I'm gone, and you'd better come with me. There's no tellin' who Arcturus'll screw over next.
Terran Command Center
Receiving incoming transmission:
Arcturus Mengsk
Gentlemen, you've done very well, but remember that we've still got a job to do. The seeds of a new Empire have been sewn, and if we hope to reap -
Jim Raynor
Aw, to hell with you!
Arcturus Mengsk
You're making a terrible mistake. Don't even think to cross me. I've sacrificed too much to let this fall apart.
Jim Raynor
You mean like you sacrificed Kerrigan?
Arcturus Mengsk
You'll regret that. You don't seem to realize my situation here. I will not be stopped. Not by you, or the Confederates, or the Protoss or anyone! I will rule this sector or see it burnt to ashes around me. If you try to get in my -
Terran Command Center
The fleet is prepped and ready, Commander. Awaiting orders.
Jim Raynor
The hell with him. We're gone.
Terran Command Center
It appears that General Duke has successfully activated Tarsonis' primary defensive weapon, the Ion Cannon. The Cannon must be shut down if any escape attempt is to be made.
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RAYNOR
Well, Commander, it looks like we're on our own. It's funny... It seems like yesterday Arcturus was the idealistic rebel crusader. Now he's the law, and we're the criminals. It kills me to know that we helped him achieve his goals of conquest.
RAYNOR
Damnit! I shouldn't have let her go alone.
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Cinematic: The Inauguration
CORONATION OF ARCTURUS I, EMPEROR OF THE TERRAN DOMINION
TERRAN DOMINION THRONE WORLD KORHAL
Transcript:
- Fellow Terrans,
- I come to you in the wake of recent events to issue a call to reason.
- Let no human deny the perils of our time
- While we battle one another,
- divided be the petty strife of our common history
- The tide of greater conflict is turning against us.
- Threatening to destroy all that we have accomplished.
- It is time for us as nations and as individuals
- to set aside our long-standing feuds and unite.
- The tides of an unwinnable war are upon us
- and we must seek refuge on higher ground
- lest we be swept away by the flood.
- The Confederacy is no more;
- whatever semblance of unity and protection it once provided is a phantom...a memory.
- With our enemies left unchecked, who will you turn to for protection?
- The devastation wrought by the alien invaders is self-evident.
- We have seen our homes and villages destroyed by the calculated blows of the Protoss.
- We have seen first hand our friends and loved ones consumed by the nightmarish Zerg.
- Unprecedented and unimaginable though they may be, these are the signs of our time.
- The time has come my fellow Terrans to rally to a new banner
- In unity lies strength; already many of the dissident factions have joined us
- Out of the many we shall forge an indivisible whole capitulating only to a single throne.
- And from that throne I shall watch over you.
- From this day forward let no human make war upon any other human,
- Let no Terran agency conspire against this new beginning.
- And let no man consort with alien powers...
- and to all the enemies of humanity seek not to bar our way,
- For we shall win through, no matter the cost.
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Zerg Campaign
* [INTRO]
* Zerg Tutorial
* 1. Among the Ruins
* 2. Egression
* [NARRATIVE]
* 3. The New Dominion
* Cinematic: The Dream
* 4. Agent of the Swarm
* [NARRATIVE]
* 5. The Amerigo
* Cinematic: Battle on the Amerigo
* 6. The Dark Templar
* 7. The Culling
* 8. Eye for an Eye
* Cinematic: The Warp
* [NARRATIVE]
* 9. The Invasion of Aiur
* 10. Full Circle
* Cinematic: The Invasion of Aiur
ZERG CAMPAIGN: OVERMIND
The Swarms have crushed the meager human resistance and laid waste to nine of the thirteen Terran worlds. Shortly after the fall of the Terran capitol world of Tarsonis, the main Protoss fleet abandoned the Terran Sector. Now, efforts continue on Tarsonis to weed out the remaining Protoss forces.
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ZERG TUTORIAL LEVEL [disabled]
Confederate Capitol World Tarsonis
Editor's Note: This mission was found on the StarCraft CD, but has to be modified in order to make it playable. It contains virtually nothing noteworthy. The map is on the Ashworld tileset. The player starts with Two Drones and a Hatchery, and there is also an enemy Marine on the other side of the map.
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"AMONG THE RUINS"
Confederate Capitol World Tarsonis
Mission Briefing:
Zerg Overmind
Awaken my child, and embrace the glory that is your birthright. Know that I am the Overmind; the eternal will of the Swarm, and that you have been created to serve me.
Behold that I shall set you amongst the greatest of my Cerebrates, that you might benefit from their wisdom and experience. Yet your purpose is unique. While they carry forth my will to the innumerable Broods, you have but one charge entrusted to your care.
For I have found a creature that may yet become the greatest of my agents. Even now it resides within a protective Chrysalis, awaiting its rebirth into the Swarm.
You must watch over the Chrysalis, and ensure that no harm comes to the creature within it. Go now and keep safe my prize.
Game:
DAGGOTH
The Hatchery is the heart of any Zerg colony. It spontaneously generates larva, which in turn are used to spawn your various warriors and minions.
DAGGOTH
Now, create a Drone and start gathering resources.
DAGGOTH
Overlords provide control for your minions. As your forces grow in number, you must hatch more Overlords to control them.
DAGGOTH
You have enough minerals. Select a larva and mutate it into an Overlord.
DAGGOTH
To create new warrior strains, you must generate the various hive structures.
DAGGOTH
The Drones themselves mutate into these structures. Yet be careful: Never use your last Drone to make a building.
DAGGOTH
Now, order your Drone to become a Spawning Pool.
DAGGOTH
You'll notice that structures can only implant themselves upon the creep.
DAGGOTH
You can make Creep Colonies to extend the creep, but only a Hatchery can be built upon open ground.
ZASZ
Greetings, I am Zasz. I too am a Cerebrate of the Overmind. I have located a small band of terrans who could threaten the chrysalis and the hive cluster. You must not allow them to leave here alive.
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"EGRESSION"
Confederate Capitol World Tarsonis
Mission Briefing:
Zerg Overmind
I am well pleased young Cerebrate, and so long as my prize remains intact, I shall remain pleased. Thus, its life and yours shall be made as one. As it prospers, so shall you. For you are part of the Swarm. If ever your flesh should fail, that flesh shall be made anew. That is my covenant with all Cerebrates.
Now you have grown strong enough to bear the rigors of warp travel with the Swarm. Thus we shall make our exit from this blasted world and secure the Chrysalis within the Hive cluster, upon the planet Char.
Zasz
Remnants of the Protoss fleet still linger within this planet's orbit. They will attempt to block our exodus at every turn.
Daggoth
My Brood shall aid you, Cerebrate, should you require assistance.
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DAGGOTH
The Chrysalis is in danger! Recover it before all is lost!
DAGGOTH
Do with my minions as you will Cerebrate. They will serve you unquestioningly. Go and bring swift wrath to all who would oppose the Swarm.
ZASZ
Prepare yourself, Cerebrate. Your first jump through warp space could be... unsettling.
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[NARRATIVE]
With the Protoss forces beaten and scattered, the Overmind has withdrawn the Swarms to the remote ash world of Char.
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"THE NEW DOMINION"
Primary Hive Cluster
Planet Char
Mission Briefing:
Zerg Overmind
Behold the power of that which is yet unborn! For the swirling images that flow forth from the Chrysalis are only a shadow of the sleeper's true power.
Zasz
The psionic emanations of the Chrysalis have reached out into the depths of space and lured our enemies to us! Even now, we are aware of their plans:
Edmund Duke
All right. All squadrons close formation and scan for hostiles. Emperor Arcturus believes that there's Zerg out here, so it's our job to flush 'em out! I don't want any slip-ups this time! We'll show these critters that they can't run from the Terran Dominion!
Daggoth
Engage the Terran forces with care. Your priority is to protect the Chrysalis at all costs.
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DUKE
All right you sorry bastards! Fall Back! Fall Back!
DAGGOTH
Hold, Cerebrate. Do not pursue them.
ZASZ
Cerebrate you must stay and relocate the Chrysalis to a more secure location. Daggoth shall deal with the remaining Terran Forces.
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Cinematic: The Dream
Transcript:
- Jim...Jim...
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"AGENT OF THE SWARM"
Primary Hive Cluster
Planet Char
Mission Briefing:
Zasz
Cerebrate, be warned. While Daggoth is occupied with the forces of the Dominion, the emanations of the Chrysalis have called even more of our enemies to Char!
Zerg Overmind
These too shall be eradicated by your hand, Cerebrate, for you grow more cunning with each passing battle. Indeed, you are a testament to my will and the fury of the Swarm.
Yet first must you stay your wrath, and watch over the Chrysalis a while longer. For the very hour of the sleeper's rebirth is at hand, and soon my greatest creation shall be loosed.
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RAYNOR
All right. All crews, stay frosty, and keep your eyes peeled for our target. Remember, not only are we up against the Zerg here, but our old pal General Duke may be creepin' around too. Let's hope this trip wasn't a big mistake...
ZASZ
Cerebrate! The chrysalis is opening! Do not allow any Terrans near it!
OVERMIND
Arise, my daughter. Arise... Kerrigan.
KERRIGAN
By your will, father, I live to serve... Let all who oppose the Overmind feel the wrath of the Swarm.
OVERMIND
Well done, Cerebrate! What I have wrought this day shall be the undoing of my enemies! Let not a Terran survive...
RAYNOR
Mother of God... Kerrigan what have they done to you?
RAYNOR
Sarah... Is that really you?
KERRIGAN
To an extent... I'm far more than I once was, Jim. You shouldn't have come here.
RAYNOR
But the dreams... I dreamed you were still alive... that somehow... you were calling to me.
KERRIGAN
I was. While I was in the Chrysalis, I instinctively reached out to you and Arcturus telepathically. Apparently, Arcturus sent Duke here to reclaim me. But that was then, Jim. I'm one of the Zerg, now. And I like what I am. You can't imagine how this feels...
RAYNOR
So what? Are you goin' to kill me now, darlin'?
KERRIGAN
It is certainly within my power. But you're not a threat to me, Jim. Be smart. Leave here now, and never seek to confront the Zerg again.
RAYNOR
Doesn't look like I have much choice.
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[NARRATIVE]
Kerrigan, the newest and most powerful agent of the Overmind, has arisen from her embryonic Chrysalis, but her formidible powers are still not fully functional.
Kerrigan must now seek to unravel the Ghost conditioning that keeps her powers in check. Once done, she will lead the Overmind's minions to complete domination over the unsuspecting Protoss.
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"THE AMERIGO"
Primary Hive Cluster
Planet Char
Mission Briefing:
Infested Kerrigan
Cerebrate, you watched over me during my incubation, and I am grateful to you. It is my wish that you continue your vigil, so that I might strengthen my powers to better aid the Swarm.
I have been unable to access the totality of my latent powers, and as such, I would like to infiltrate a Terran science vessel and uncover the secrets of their abandoned Ghost projects. If I can learn more about their mental conditioning, I can undo the damage their tinkering scientists have done to my mind.
Zasz
Though you be the favored servant of the Overmind, you would do well to remember that you are just a servant. You know of our grand mission, Kerrigan. Would you put your personal whims before the will of the Overmind?
Infested Kerrigan
Do not cross me, Zasz. I will do as I see fit, and not you or any other Cerebrate shall stand in my way.
Zerg Overmind
Let her go, Zasz. The greatness of her spirit has been left to her; that the Swarms might benefit from her fierce example. Fear not her designs, for she is bound to me as intimately as any Cerebrate. Truly, no Zerg can stray from my will, for all that you are lies wholly within me. Kerrigan is free to do as she desires.
Zasz
By your will, Overmind. Cerebrate, you must see that she comes to no harm.
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DAGGOTH
Cerebrate, take these, the deadliest of my minions. They shall aid you in your search.
ADVISOR
Security cameras activated.
ADVISOR
Security cameras activated.
KERRIGAN
Cerebrate, I've located the records I sought. We have everything we need here.
MARINE
We got company!
MARINE
All right, let's wax these critters.
ADVISOR
Unauthorized entry detected.
MARINE
You'll never make it out of here alive, bitch!
CIVILIAN
Call for Help!
CIVILIAN
She's infested, stay away from her.
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Cinematic: Battle on the Amerigo
DOMINION SCIENCE VESSEL AMERIGO
SPECIAL DEMOLITION SQUAD
MISSION: DEMOLITION OF COMPROMISED VESSEL
Transcript:
- Thank God for cold-fusion
- Hey are we really going to blow this place?
- Only if we see a Zerg...
- Yeah, I got your Zerg right here...
- Behind you...
- We're hosed man blow-it...Blow-it!
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"THE DARK TEMPLAR"
Primary Hive Cluster
Planet Char
Mission Briefing:
Infested Kerrigan
Do you feel that, Cerebrate? The Protoss are here. On Char. They have been for some time...
Hiding.
Protoss commander, it was folly of you to come here. For I am Kerrigan, and I am Queen of the Zerg!
Tassadar
I know of you well, O Queen of the Zerg, for we have met before. I am Tassadar, of the Templar. I remember your selfless exploits, defending humanity from the Zerg. Unfortunate it is, to see that one who was once so honorable and full of life would succumb to the twisted wiles of the Overmind.
Infested Kerrigan
Do not presume to judge me, Templar. You'll find my powers to be more than a match for yours. In fact, I sense that your vaunted power has diminished since last we met.
Tassadar
Mayhap, O Queen. Or is it only that I need not flaunt my power in such an infantile test of will?
Infested Kerrigan
Foolish Templar. Prepare your defenses! I will come for you soon.
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ZASZ
Kerrigan, I sense something strange about this Templar. Perhaps you should reconsider your attack.
KERRIGAN
For the last time Zasz, you question my motives and authority at your own peril.
ZASZ
You dare threaten a Cerebrate? You will be the doom of us all!
KERRIGAN
Where are you Tassadar? Do your underlings always do your fighting for you?
TASSADAR
This shall be our battleground, O Queen. Face me here, and I will defeat you myself.
KERRIGAN
An illusion? Are you afraid to face me, Templar?
TASSADAR
So long as you continue to be so predictable, O Queen, I need not face you at all. You are your own worst enemy.
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"THE CULLING"
Primary Hive Cluster
Planet Char
One hour later
Mission Briefing:
Infested Kerrigan
Insufferable Protoss coward! Tassadar cannot evade my wrath forever! I shall find him and-
Daggoth
Kerrigan, Zasz is dead!
Infested Kerrigan
Oh? It is a pity that Cerebrates cannot truly be killed. I expect that the Overmind will reincarnate him soon.
Daggoth
No. He will not! The Protoss have devised some new attack. An attack powerful enough to nullify our reincarnation and give pause to the Overmind itself!
Infested Kerrigan
So. Tassadar's plan was merely a diversion. I should not have underestimated him so.
Daggoth
Without its master, Zasz's Brood has run amok and even now threatens the Hive cluster. Cerebrate, you must eradicate the rampaging Brood and stem any further damage it might cause. I shall deal with the Protoss myself.
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"EYE FOR AN EYE"
Primary Hive Cluster
Planet Char
Mission Briefing:
Zerg Overmind
Behold, my long silence is now broken, and I am made whole once more. The cunning Protoss have dared strike down that which was immortal. For the Protoss who murdered Zasz are unlike anything we have faced before. These Dark Templar radiate energies that are much like my own, and it is by these energies that they have caused me harm.
Yet shall their overweening pride be their downfall. For when the assassin Zeratul murdered Zasz, his mind touched with mine, and all his secrets were made known to me. I have taken from his mind the secret location of Aiur, the Protoss Homeworld.
At long last, my children, our searching is done. Soon we shall assault Aiur directly.
Daggoth
For now we must ensure that the Dark Templar can cause no more harm. Cerebrate, you shall set a trap for our foes. Kerrigan will lead them to you.
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DAGGOTH
Cerebrate, your Overlords are in place. Be certain that they remain there.
KERRIGAN
Once again, I grow tired of slaughtering your servants. Have the mighty Templar lost their infallible courage?
ZERATUL
Well spoken, Concubine of the Zerg. But though we strike at you from the shadows, do not think that we lack the courage to stand in the light. You would do well to abandon this attack.
KERRIGAN
You seem overconfident of your abilities, dark one. I am no helpless Cerebrate to be assailed under cover of darkness. I am the Queen of Blades, and my stare alone would reduce you to ashes. You and your ilk cease to amuse me. Prepare yourself for oblivion's embrace.
DAGGOTH
Re-position your Overlords, Cerebrate! They've fallen out of place.
KERRIGAN
Now, Protoss, you shall know my wrath. Now you will know the fury of the Queen of Blades!
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Cinematic: The Warp
HIGH ORBIT:TERRAN DOMINION BORDER WORLD CHAR
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[NARRATIVE]
Tassadar and the Dark Templar Zeratul survived Kerrigan's vicious attacks, but their Templar armies have been decimated. Kerrigan, left behind to hunt down and eradicate the remaining Protoss warriors, begins to scour the burning wastelands of Char for her elusive prey.
Meanwhile, the entirety of the extended Zerg Swarm teleported through space-time and began its long awaited invasion of the hated Protoss Homeworld of Aiur.
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"THE INVASION OF AIUR"
Zerg Swarm
High orbit over
Protoss Homeworld of Aiur
Mission Briefing:
Zerg Overmind
My children, the hour of our victory is at hand. For upon this world of Aiur shall we incorporate the strongest known species into our fold. Then shall we be the greatest of creation's children. We shall be...
Perfect.
Yet before I can be made manifest upon this world, the way must be prepared. You must seize the Khaydarin Crystals. For within them lies power undreamed of by the Protoss.
Go now, my Cerebrate. Secure the crystals, and bring swift wrath to all who oppose the Swarm!
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DAGGOTH
Cerebrate, the Khaydarin Crystals are now in our possession. Now, all shall tremble before the might of the swarms.
DAGGOTH
The Crystal is being harvested.
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"FULL CIRCLE"
Zerg Swarm
High orbit over Protoss Homeworld of Aiur
Mission Briefing:
Zerg Overmind
You have done well, my Cerebrate. The Protoss can do nothing but flee before the onslaught of the Swarm. But now you must assault one final site before our conquest is assured.
Behold, there is a temple, not far from here, that lies upon ground most hallowed. Though I have born witness to the passing of countless millennia, the temple which you must assault is older by far. For it was constructed by my creators, the Xel'Naga, and it marks the site where the Xel'Naga first set foot upon Aiur.
The temple must be cleared, and the Khaydarin Crystal set in its place. Only then shall the way be made ready. For it is upon that ground alone that I may be manifest.
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DAGGOTH
Cerebrate, the Protoss have launched a final offensive to keep us form the ruins. You must hold them at bay for awhile longer!
OVERMIND
Now shall the events set into motion so long ago be made complete. For the Protoss, too, were created by the Xel'Naga. They were the first creation, gifted with a purity of form. And we were the second creation, blessed with a purity of essence. Indeed, our two species are but opposite facets of a greater whole. Soon shall our two races be made as one. Thenceforth shall all feel the wrath of the eternal Swarm... For the hour of judgement is come!
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Cinematic: The Invasion of Aiur
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HIGH ORBIT: PROTOSS HOMEWORLD AIUR
Protoss Campaign
* [INTRO]
* Protoss Tutorial
* 1. First Strike
* 2. Into the Flames
* 3. Higher Ground
* Cinematic: The Fall of Fenix
* [NARRATIVE]
* 4. The Hunt for Tassadar
* 5. Choosing Sides
* Cinematic: The Ambush
* 6. Into the Darkness
* 7. Homeland
* Cinematic: The Return to Aiur
* [NARRATIVE]
* 8. The Trial of Tassadar
* 9. Shadow Hunters
* 10. Eye of the Storm
* Cinematic: The Death of the Overmind
* StarCraft Epilogue
PROTOSS CAMPAIGN: THE FALL
The Zerg Overmind has succeeded in invading the Protoss Homeworld of Aiur and has embedded itself into the crust of the planet.
Now, as the agents of the sinister Overmind spread chaos and destruction across the face of Aiur, the stalwart Protoss defenders prepare themselves for the coming onslaught.
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PROTOSS TUTORIAL LEVEL [disabled]
Citadel of the new Protoss Executor
Two days after the Zerg invasion
Mission Briefing:
Aldaris
En Taro Adun, Executor. I am Judicator Aldaris, and I have been sent by the Conclave to serve and counsel you. The former Executor, Tassadar, was commanded to halt the Zerg progress in the Terran sector by burning the infested human worlds.
Unfortunately, he disregarded his orders and attempted to destroy the Zerg while sparing the Terrans from the flame. Clearly, Tassadar has failed us. You must not.
The Conclave has dictated that our first priority is to strengthen our defenses. You must reinforce our outpost in Antioch and make certain that the province does not fall to the Zerg. Your old comrade, Praetor Fenix, will meet you there and assist you in this endeavor.
Game:
FENIX
Ah, Executor! En Taro Adun! It is good to see you once more upon the field of battle. I feared we would be left to protect the province with no reinforcements. I should not have questioned the Conclave's judgments so hastily.
FENIX
Heh, heh... I was remembering the time we faced the Tagal on Dannuth VII. They outnumbered us thirty to one that day. Yet we overcame their legions like true Templar, just as we shall overcome our foes today. I wish Tassadar could be here with us...
FENIX
You know, Executor, although we two have marched across hundreds of worlds together, I never imagined that we would be fighting on Aiur. The Zerg are indeed worthy foes.
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"FIRST STRIKE"
Citadel of the new Protoss Executor
Two days after the Zerg invasion
Mission Briefing:
Aldaris
En Taro Adun, Executor. I am Judicator Aldaris, and I have been sent by the Conclave to serve and counsel you. The former Executor, Tassadar, was commanded to halt the Zerg progress in the Terran sector by burning the infested human worlds.
Unfortunately, he disregarded his orders and attempted to destroy the Zerg while sparing the Terrans from the flame. Clearly, Tassadar has failed us. You must not.
The Conclave has dictated that our first priority is to strengthen our defenses. You must reinforce our outpost in Antioch and make certain that the province does not fall to the Zerg. Your old comrade, Praetor Fenix, will meet you there and assist you in this endeavor.
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FENIX
Ah, Executor! En Taro Adun! It is good to see you once more upon the field of battle.
FENIX
Alas, all of our Probes were lost in the last Zerg attack, and we had no resources with which to replace them.
FENIX
You know, Executor, although we two have marched across hundreds of worlds together, I never imagined that we would be fighting on Aiur. The Zerg are indeed worthy foes.
FENIX
I had intended to construct Photon Cannons here for defense, but without Probes, we could not do so.
FENIX
Our Gateway has no power. We must build a Pylon near it, so that our forces can be brought to this place.
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"FIRST STRIKE"
Citadel of the new Protoss Executor
Two days after the Zerg invasion
Mission Briefing:
Aldaris
En Taro Adun, Executor. I am Judicator Aldaris, and I have been sent by the Conclave to serve and counsel you. The former Executor, Tassadar, was commanded to halt the Zerg progress in the Terran sector by burning the infested human worlds.
Unfortunately, he disregarded his orders and attempted to destroy the Zerg while sparing the Terrans from the flame. Clearly, Tassadar has failed us. You must not.
The Conclave has dictated that our first priority is to strengthen our defenses. You must reinforce our outpost in Antioch and make certain that the province does not fall to the Zerg. Your old comrade, Praetor Fenix, will meet you there and assist you in this endeavor.
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FENIX
Ah, Executor! En Taro Adun! It is good to see you once more upon the field of battle.
FENIX
Alas, all of our Probes were lost in the last Zerg attack, and we had no resources with which to replace them.
FENIX
You know, Executor, although we two have marched across hundreds of worlds together, I never imagined that we would be fighting on Aiur. The Zerg are indeed worthy foes.
FENIX
I had intended to construct Photon Cannons here for defense, but without Probes, we could not do so.
FENIX
Our Gateway has no power. We must build a Pylon near it, so that our forces can be brought to this place.
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"INTO THE FLAMES"
Citadel of the Executor
The following night
Mission Briefing:
Aldaris
En Taro Adun, Executor. Your defense of Antioch has restored my faith in the Templar caste. I admit that Tassadar's desertion had shaken my faith.
Tassadar
Indeed, Aldaris? I would hope that the Judicator would put more faith in their Templar brethren.
Aldaris
Tassadar! Where have you been?
Tassadar
Be silent, Judicator. There is no time to waste, and I have much to tell you. As you know, the Zerg vanished after the fall of the Terran world of Tarsonis, and though the Conclave bid me return home, I was compelled to remain.
A powerful psionic call drew my attention to a remote, barren world named Char. Apparently, the call was answered by others as well. For upon Char, I encountered those who were once our brethren - the Dark Templar.
Aldaris
Consorting with the Fallen Ones is heresy!
Tassadar
Enough! Hear me, Executor, for I have learned much from the Dark Templar Prelate, Zeratul.
The Overmind controls its minions through agents called Cerebrates. Strike down the Cerebrates, and the Swarms will surely fall.
Fenix
Executor, Tassadar may be right. If you can keep the Zerg occupied, my force may be able to penetrate their perimeter and slay the abomination.
Aldaris
I pray we can trust you, Tassadar. Already I can sense the taint of the Fallen Ones' influence on your mind. You must return to Aiur at once!
Tassadar
My concern is for the safety of Aiur, not the judgments of the Conclave. I will return when the time is right.
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FENIX
I will remain behind and observe the effects of our attack. Return to the Citadel. I shall notify you when the Brood becomes erratic.
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"HIGHER GROUND"
Citadel of the Executor
Two hours later
Mission Briefing:
Fenix
Executor, I bring news most dire. The Cerebrate that we thought we had killed has arisen again. The creature's battered form was reincarnated, despite the considerable damage we inflicted upon it. Even now, the Cerebrate drives its Brood in preparation for their next offensive.
Aldaris
It is as I feared. It was folly to believe Tassadar could be trusted. The Conclave will not soon forget his wanton betrayal. Nevertheless, we must stand resolute. For attacking defenseless Cerebrates is not the way of true Protoss warriors! We shall overcome the entire Swarm with the might and the fury that is our heritage!
Aldaris
Executor, we shall lead our main strike force to the province of Scion which has fallen to the Zerg. It's time the Zerg felt the wrath of the Sons of Aiur! Praetor Fenix will remain here with a small detachment and guard Antioch from any further assaults.
Fenix
Adun be with you, Executor. Bring swift death to the enemies of Aiur.
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FENIX
Executor! Antioch is under attack by overwhelming Zerg forces!
ALDARIS
Praetor, you must hold your position for as long as possible. Fight on, brave Fenix. And know that the gods watch over you. En Taro Adun!
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Cinematic: The Fall of Fenix
PRAETOR FENIX
PROTOSS TEMPLE GROUNDS
PROVINCE OF ANTIOCH
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[NARRATIVE]
The Zerg Hive cluster near the Scion province was destroyed, but the Protoss forces paid a high price for their victory.
Praetor Fenix, hero and Steward of the Templar, was killed during the assault. The Conclave, convinced that its stratagems are winning the war against the Zerg, have let down their guard and turned their attention to personal matters. The Judicator Aldaris was ordered to find and arrest the wayward Tassadar and bring him home to stand trial for his crimes of treason.
Now, with only a small fleet for protection, Aldaris and the Executor have traveled to the ash world of Char, hoping that Tassadar is still somewhere to be found.
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"THE HUNT FOR TASSADAR"
Protoss Command Ship Gantrithor
Holding orbit over the planet Char
Mission Briefing:
Aldaris
Executor, I know that you were reluctant to leave Aiur in this dark hour, and that you still grieve for the loss of your comrade, Fenix. But remember that he lived and died as a Templar. He has reached the Khala's end. There is no greater glory than that.
We Judicator are called to look beyond such matters; to ensure the safety and future of our people. It is not the Zerg, but the rogue Tassadar, who represents the greatest threat to us now.
If he is allowed to spread the Dark Templar's tainted influence to Aiur, all will be lost. We will find him and bring him to judgment.
Tassadar claimed that this world was abandoned by the Zerg just prior to the invasion of Aiur. Yet, I still sense a lingering darkness here. Be prepared for anything, Executor. If there are still Zerg on this world, then they must surely know of our arrival.
Game:
TASSADAR
Aldaris? Executor? How is it that you've come here? I was about to abandon all hope of rescue!
ALDARIS
I have come to arrest you and bring you home to Aiur to stand trial.
TASSADAR
Arrest me? Aiur burns at the touch of the Zerg, and you travel all this way to arrest me?
RAYNOR
Don't let it get to you, man. This happened to me once...
ALDARIS
Who is this human, Tassadar?
RAYNOR
The name's Jim Raynor, pal. And I won't be talked down to by anybody. Not even a Protoss.
ALDARIS
Amusing... Tassadar, your taste in companions grows ever more inexplicable. Executor, prepare to take Tassadar into custody.
TASSADAR
Executor, wait. I do not know what they have told you about me, but what I've done, I've done for Aiur. Help me find Zeratul and his Dark Templar. They alone can defeat the Overmind's Cerebrates. Once we've won I'll gladly submit myself to the judgement of the Conclave.
ALDARIS
Unthinkable! You presume that we would side with the Dark Ones as you have? You have gone quite mad, Tassadar.
TASSADAR
You shall speak of them with respect, Aldaris. Executor, there is much that I can explain to you, if only you'll help me find Zeratul.
TASSADAR
You have my thanks, Executor. Now let's find Zeratul and speed our way home.
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"CHOOSING SIDES"
Protoss Command Ship Gantrithor
Low orbit over the planet Char
One hour later
Mission Briefing:
Aldaris
Executor, by following Tassadar and attempting to rescue the Dark Templar, you have openly defied the will of the Conclave. Abandon this mad scheme now, and the Conclave may show you mercy.
Tassadar
Don't let him control you, Executor. The Judicator have long since steered the actions of the Templar to their own ends. It's time we acted of our own accord.
Aldaris
Ah, Tassadar, have you fallen so far? To think that you were our brightest hope; our most beloved son. Now you are everything that we are not. You are lost to us. Not only have you damned yourself, but you have damned those who have followed you.
Tassadar
Such is the price for our race's salvation, Judicator! I have been here, with the Dark Templar, these last few months. While I helped them in their fight against the Zerg, I learned many of their secrets from their Prelate, Zeratul.
Apparently, the energies which empower the Dark Templar also course through the Overmind and its Cerebrates.
Aldaris
The same Cerebrate which you told us to destroy. Your advice was useless, for the creature was reincarnated before our eyes!
Tassadar
Unfortunately, yes. Your attack on the Cerebrate failed because the energies that you wield are useless when used directly against the Overmind and its Cerebrates.
Only the Dark Templar's power can truly harm the Zerg. That is why we must rescue Zeratul and return him to Aiur!
Aldaris
You were warned, Executor. The Conclave will not be pleased.
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DUKE
Protoss Commander, this is General Edmund Duke of the Terran Dominion Armada. You are in violation of our air-space and have endangered human lives in your reckless attack against the Zerg. I order you to withdraw your ships immediately. If you fail to comply, I will not hesitate to open fire upon your vessels.
TASSADAR
General Duke, I am Tassadar, and you are well known to me. Whatever leniency I extended to you and your comrades before, may have been in error. If you persist in halting our course, we will burn your pathetic fleet down to the last man.
DUKE
I'm going to have to assume that was a hostile response...
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Cinematic: The Ambush
WASTELANDS, TERRAN DOMINION BORDER WORLD CHAR
DOMINION BASE CAMP
RECONNAISSANCE DETACHMENT
Transcript:
- Hey Sergeant, Sarge, Hey...
- You will immediately tell me why you have called me from my desk, private...
- Protoss unit Sarge, coming through the south pass. It looks broke.
- Kill it.
- Yeah! Oh yeah! Feel that hot love right up your tail pipe.
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"INTO THE DARKNESS"
Protoss Command Ship Gantrithor
Low orbit over the planet Char
Mission Briefing:
Tassadar
Executor, I sense that Zeratul and his brethren are close by. But I have been unable to make contact with them. I fear they may be in grave danger. We must scour this area immediately and find the Dark Templar, lest they be overcome by the Zerg.
Jim Raynor
That won't be easy, man. That's Kerrigan down there leading those Zerg. She won't let us go without a fight.
Tassadar
I know, my friend. With all due respect to you, and to the feelings you once had for her, you must know that I will not hesitate to destroy her should she pose a threat to us. Nothing shall prevent me from delivering the Dark Templar to Aiur.
Nothing.
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TASSADAR
Greetings, Dark One. I have come to bring you home.
ZERATUL
Greetings to you mighty Tassadar. I knew that you would not forsake us. For in the time that you have spent with us, you have learned to value our ways and our methods. You have learned to channel our dark power as well as that of your masters; thus, you alone have found completeness beyond the scope of the Khala. But I fear that the Conclave, in It's pride, could never bring itself to welcome outcasts such as we.
TASSADAR
Outcasts though you may be, it is your vision and courage that may yet save our Homeworld from the Swarm. I beg of you, Zeratul, return with us to Aiur. Though they are petty, and have, in ignorance cursed your kind for generations... help me save our people.
ZERATUL
Since our banishment long ago, we have never failed in our responsibility to Aiur. Though it shall cause us great pain to see our homeland once more, we shall return with you, Tassadar. We will do what we can.
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"HOMELAND"
Protoss Command Ship Gantrithor
Holding Orbit over the planet Aiur
Mission Briefing:
Fenix
Greetings Executor! And greetings to you, Tassadar. I am overjoyed to see you both return home in this dark hour. The Zerg have redoubled their efforts, and it seems-
Tassadar
Fenix? It can't be! The Executor told me of how you fell before the Zerg. How is it that you live and breathe?
Fenix
Ha hah... Well, after my unfortunate defeat, my ruined body was recovered by our brethren. I now reside within the cold, robotic shell of a Dragoon.
Tassadar
Old friend-would that this never came to pass...
Fenix
Nonsense! There is no shame in defeat so long as the spirit is unconquered, and I am still able to serve Aiur to a degree. But enough of this.
There is much you both need to know. You have been branded as traitors by Aldaris and the Conclave. Even now they seek to arrest you and execute the Dark Templar, Zeratul.
Tassadar
I never believed that they would go so far. In the face of total annihilation they still cling to their failing traditions!
Fenix
Yes, and that makes them all the more dangerous. They hunt you even now, Tassadar. And though I damn myself by doing so, I shall stand by you till the end.
Tassadar
En Taro Adun, noble Fenix. Executor, it seems that if our world is to live, we must protect the Dark Templar from our own brethren. Although it pains me greatly, not even the Conclave shall stand in our way.
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ALDARIS
Executor, you and the traitor Tassadar are to cease your resistance and surrender yourselves to the judgment of the Conclave. We will take the outlaw, Zeratul, into custody and deal with him as is written by the Khala's law.
TASSADAR
Flee back to your masters Aldaris, and huddle with them in darkness! For your actions shall set us all unto the Zerg!
TASSADAR
Executor! Aldaris! This madness must stop! The sight of my brethren slaughtering one another is more than I can stand. Though I fear you would doom us all, Aldaris, I surrender myself to the Conclave. En Taro Adun, Executor. Don't give up the fight!
ALDARIS
Tassadar of the Templar, by your actions you have severed yourself from the mercy of your brethren. You refused to destroy the Terran worlds as was commanded. You have questioned time and time again, the sacred will of the Conclave. And you have abandoned your Homeworld in its darkest hour. Most grievous of all is that you have allied yourself with the blasphemous Dark Ones, and learned to utilize their profane powers in tandem with our own! What say you, oh fallen Templar?
TASSADAR
Aldaris, I submit myself to the Conclave's judgment. But know this, given the same choices again, I would surely have made them. I have sacrificed all that our world might live. I have sullied my honor, I have discarded my rank and standing, and I have even broken our own most ancient traditions. But never think that I would, for one moment, regret my actions. For I am Templar, and above all else, I have sworn to Protect our Homeworld 'till the end.
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Cinematic: The Return to Aiur
HIGH ORBIT: PROTOSS HOMEWORLD AIUR
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[NARRATIVE]
Tassadar was taken into Judicator custody and sentenced to stand trial for his crimes against the Conclave. Fenix, Raynor and Tassadar's followers escaped from the Conclave's agents, as the Dark Templar slipped away in the chaos.
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"THE TRIAL OF TASSADAR"
Protoss Command Ship Gantrithor
Holding orbit over the planet Aiur
Mission Briefing:
Fenix
En Taro Adun, Executor. All seems lost now, but still we must fight on. We must find Tassadar and secure his release from the Judicator before they can execute him for treason. Without him, I fear there is no way to defeat the Zerg and their Overmind.
Zeratul and his Dark Templar have vanished, leaving us to fend for ourselves. I wonder if Tassadar was mistaken to have put his trust in them. We are receiving a transmission from Captain Raynor's command ship.
Jim Raynor
This is Raynor. I'd like to help if I can. Tassadar laid it on the line for me and my crew on Char. I'd like to repay the debt. Besides, I'm a long way from home, surrounded by hostile aliens. I've got to do something.
Fenix
Then you shall, bold human. You shall.
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FENIX
Executor, we have found Tassadar's Stasis Cell. We will attempt to free him now.
ALDARIS
I expected you to attempt to retrieve your hero. You will learn that the will of the Conclave is absolute. Make peace with Adun.
ZERATUL
Stay thy hand, Judicator. The stewards of Tassadar shall not fall while the Dark Templar live. Call off your guards and stand aside, and you may yet live to see another moonrise.
ALDARIS
I will not be addressed so by one so devoid of the Khala's light. You and your vile brethren shall die with these traitors.
ZERATUL
Are you truly so blinded by your vaunted religion, that you can't see the fall ahead of you? Your Conclave believes that they are winning this war, but all they've succeeded in doing is helping the Overmind to win.
ALDARIS
What could you possibly know about our designs, blasphemer?
ZERATUL
You speak of knowledge, Judicator? You speak of experience? I have journeyed through the darkness between the most distant stars. I have beheld the births of negative-suns and borne witness to the entropy of entire realities... Unto my experience, Aldaris, all that you've built here on Aiur is but a fleeting dream. A dream from which your precious Conclave shall awaken, finding themselves drowned in a greater nightmare.
ALDARIS
We shall see...
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"SHADOW HUNTERS"
Protoss Command Ship Gantrithor
Low orbit over the planet Aiur
Mission Briefing:
Tassadar
En Taro Adun, Executor! My gratitude to you, for having secured my release, knows no bounds. By all the gods, we may win yet! The time has come to let loose the fury of the Dark Templar. Zeratul, perhaps the time has come to tell our friends of the foe we face.
Zeratul
Indeed. When I slew the Cerebrate on Char, I touched briefly with the essence of the Overmind. In that instant, my mind was filled with its thoughts, and I tell you now our worst fears have come true.
The Zerg were indeed created by the ancient Xel'Naga, the same beings that empowered us in our infancy. But the Overmind grew beyond their constraints, and has at last come to finish the experiments they began so long ago.
Tassadar
So you see my friends, we fight not only to save Aiur, but all creation! If we fall to the Zerg then the Overmind will run rampant throughout the stars, consuming all sentience-all life. It is up to us to put an end to this madness, once and for all.
Fenix
Our forces shall engage the primary Zerg Hive clusters in an attempt to weaken their defenses. Once their numbers have thinned out, Zeratul and his companions can infiltrate the clusters and assassinate the Cerebrates. Adun willing, the Cerebrates' deaths will distract the Overmind long enough for us to assault it directly.
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"EYE OF THE STORM"
Protoss Command Ship Gantrithor
Low orbit over the planet Aiur
Mission Briefing:
Fenix
Executor, our plan worked perfectly. The Zerg defenses are broken, and the way to the Overmind is laid bare! The time for our stand has come.
Tassadar
Indeed. My friends, this is our final hour. Not all of us may survive the coming conflict. Yet, death may be a blessing should we fail here. We seek now to destroy a foe that has ravaged its way across the universe consuming all in its path.
And now it has reached the end of its long journey. The Overmind has come to destroy all that we hold dear and assimilate us into itself. And I say to thee, this shall not come to pass! Aiur shall not fall! Executor, I stand ready!
Zeratul
As do I.
Jim Raynor
Well, I guess all I have left is to see this through. The Zerg have taken everything from me: my home, my family, my friends. I know that nothing I do can bring those things back, but I'll be damned if I just sit on my hands and wait for the end. I want a piece of 'em, all right. I'm in.
Tassadar
Then let our actions speak for us! For Adun! For Aiur!
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ALDARIS
Executor. Tassadar. This comes too late to you. But the Conclave has witnessed your defeat of the Cerebrate. They know now that they cannot deny the necessity or the valiancy of your actions. We sought to punish you, while it was we who were in error. You represent what is greatest in us all, and all our hopes go with you. EN TARO ADUN, brave Sons of Aiur!
RAYNOR
Wow. Does that mean they're goin' ta send some back-up for us?
TASSADAR
Executor, the Overmind has been weakened, but I fear we have sustained severe damage ourselves. I will steer the Gantrithor into a collision course with the Overmind. If I can channel enough of the Dark Templars' energy through the hull of the Gantrithor, I should be able to bring swift death to the accursed abomination. Remember us, Executor. Remember what was done here today. May Adun watch over you.
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Cinematic: The Death of the Overmind
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EPILOGUE
As the chaotic, swirling energies subsided, a heavy silence settled over the battlefields of Aiur. Due to Tassadar's noble sacrifice, the Overmind was now dead and the Zerg Swarms were scattered and broken. But as the heroes surveyed their once glorious homeland, they realized that their victory had cost them all but their lives. Aiur was left nothing more than a smoldering ruin. Those few Protoss who survived the final battle could only wonder what the future would hold for their race.
And far away, on the distant planet Char, Kerrigan, the self-styled Queen of Blades, knew that the time of her ascension was at hand.
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