StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty campaign quotations/Artifact Missions

After Mission
''Horner enters the bridge. Raynor is there.'' Matt Horner: I caught Tychus hacking into our database, sniffing around about Kerrigan. I don't know what his game is, but we clearly can't trust him. Jim Raynor: Matt, me an' Tychus ran together a long time -- got into all sorts of trouble. When the law finally caught up, he took the rap for both of us. Never once ratted me out. I got a second chance, he got locked up. Matt Horner: I understand your loyalty, sir, but ... Jim Raynor: I owe him, Matt. Leave it be. Matt Horner: Yes Sir.

The Dig
Xil was scoured of all life long ago. Excavated ruins suggest that the planet's indigenous alien culture was wiped out virtually overnight.

Tychus Findlay: Moebius wants us to go after another artifact on some dead world called Xil.

Tychus Findlay: Apparently they sent in a specialist team - but they lost contact with 'em two days ago.

Tychus Findlay: Their bad luck, I guess. Figure we'll get hazard pay for this one...

Mission Briefing
Tychus Findlay: So here's the deal. This place is a morgue. Whatever used to live in these ruins up an' died millions of years ago.

Tychus Findlay: Before they went missin', the Moebius team reported artifact radiation emanating from that big ol' hunk o'rock over yonder. They brought a big damn laser drill to burn their way in.

Tychus Findlay: Laser drill? That thing's a monster. If the Moebius team had access to that kinda hardware...

Jim Raynor: I hate to think about what could have wiped 'em out.

Tychus Findlay: Reckon we'll find out soon enough, partner.

The Mission

 * Jim Raynor: Watch your corners, boys. We don't know who cleaned this place out.


 * Tal'darim Executor: More terran thieves? The mysteries of this place are forbidden! You will pay for your transgression with your lives! Jim Raynor: Ok, 'least we know what happened to the other expedition.


 * Jim Raynor: Hold up there! Those protoss cannons will tear us a new one if we try to advance. Swann? You promised me siege tanks! Where are they? Rory Swann: Settle down, hotshot. They're comin'. These babies'll knock these cannons down from a nice, safe distance.

- Heavy tank - Long-range immobile artillery in Siege Mode. To move Siege Tanks, select a Siege Tank in Siege Mode, then click on the Tank Mode button. Can only attack ground units in either mode. Siege Tanks can be built at the Factory.
 * [Tutorial] New Unit: Siege Tank


 * Rory Swann: These new siege tanks work just like the old ones. When you put 'em in siege mode they get increased range and firepower. Rory Swann: They can't move in siege mode, so if you need to reposition 'em, just switch 'em back into tank mode. Y'got it? Jim Raynor: Let's get some siege tanks deployed on the high ground! They can pound that protoss Stalker before it even gets close to us.


 * Adjutant: Möebius base local-net accessed. Decrypting security override. Transferring control of base structures to you, Commander. Tychus Findlay: Fire it up! One hundred and seventy four gigawatts - 'the power of the sun at your fingertips.' Now get it aimed at that door and let's get cuttin'!

Matt Horner: Laser output is good. Driling will take some time but there's no other way into the temple.

Matt Horner: Sir, the Tal'darim are mobilizing their forces against us.

[Tutorial] Defense Strategy - Defend your base by building Bunkers and putting Siege Tanks into Siege Mode in spots that overlook your cliffs. Well-placed Siege Tanks high ground can strike enemies multiple times before taking damage.

Jim Raynor: So we set a perimeter and protect the drill until we're through. I'm just glad we've got siege tanks...

Jim Raynor: We need bunkers and siege tanks defending that laser drill! We've got no chance of claiming the artifact without it!

Horner: Sir, I've managed to access what's left of the Möebius expedition's sensor net. I'll route it through your map so you can see what the Tal'darim are up to.

Tal'darim Executor: You would desecrate that which belongs to the gods? This will NOT be borne by the faithful!

Matt Horner: Sir, those are protoss archons. If they get too close our men won't stand a chance!

Matt Horner: I'm giving you manual control of the laser drill - see if you can use it against the protoss!

Jim Raynor: Alright. You heard the man! Swing that laser around! We can use it to drive back the protoss!

[Tutorial] Laser Drill Control - The Laser Drill can be used to destroy enemy targets. To attack enemies, select the Laser Drill or press F2, then right-click an enemy unit. Ideal targets for the Laser Drill are large Protoss units such as Archons.

[Tutorial] Laser Drill Anti-Air - The Laser Drill can be focused on enemy air targets to bring them down fast!

[70,000/100,000] Adjutant: The laser drill has breached the door's outer layer.

Adjutant: Alert. Enemy air units on approach vector.

Jim Raynor: Damn it. Air units nothin' - those're transports! Use the laser and knock 'em down fast!

Matt Horner: Sir, I'm picking up the energy signatures of several protoss relics in the area. I'm marking them on your map.

Jim Raynor: Well if there's time we can blast 'em free with the laser drill - I bet Stetmann'd love to study them.

[Tutorial] Relic Shrines - Use the Laser Drill to blast open the Relic Shrines. You can then pick up the Relics with any ground unit.

[50,000/100,000] Adjutant: The laser drill is now cutting through the door's thermal barrier.

Matt Horner: Sir! More air units inbound!

Jim Raynor: We gotta take them out or they'll keep dropping troops right on top of us!

[35,000/100,000] Adjutant: Thermal barrier breached. The laser drill is now cutting through the core.

Tal'darim Executor: They seek to befoul the legacy of the gods! Destroy them!

Tychus Findlay: Hey hey hey! We need that damn drill! Don't trash it!

Matt Horner: There's another wave of air units heading your way!

Jim Raynor: These guys just won't give it up... Stick it to 'em boys!

[3,000/100,000] Adjutant: Breach of the doorway core is imminent. Structure access imminent.

Tal'darim Executor: It is our sacred duty to stop these defilers! Burn them to ashes!

Tal'darim Executor: You have prevailed for now. Word of this sacrilege will echo across the stars, James Raynor. The day of reckoning draws near!

Jim Raynor: These artifacts of yours seem real popular, Tychus.

Tychus Findlay: What do we care, long as the pay's good.

Jim Raynor: Really? I'd say gettin' vaporized by the Tal'darim definitely counts as 'diminishing returns.'

Horner: The Tal'darim just can't stand up to our firepower, they're in full retreat! Well done, sir!

Cinematic - Zeratul's Warning
thumb|300px|right|Cinematic. ''Jim Raynor walks on a corridor. He opens his drink can. Doors open. Jim Raynor continues to walk, and doors close. Lights go out. Zeratul's voice is heard.'' Zeratul: James Raynor ... Zeratul appears, clutching his previously wounded arm and moving slowly. Zeratul: I bring tidings of doom ... Jim Raynor: Zeratul ... Zeratul: I have pierced the veil of the future and beheld only .... Zeratul falls on his knees. Zeratul: ... oblivion! Zeratul: Yet one spark of hope remains. You will hold her life in your hands, and though justice demands that she die for her crimes, only she can save us. Jim Raynor: Wait a second, you're talking about Kerrigan? It's been four years .... Y'show up out of nowhere an- Zeratul pulls Jim Raynor to him, and puts an object into his hand. Zeratul: Time is short, you must understand! Zeratul takes his hands from the object, and reveals a strange device. Zeratul: The answers you seek lie within. Study it well. The fate of creation hangs in the balance ... Zeratul departs. Lights open. Jim Raynor: Nice to see you too ...

Ihan Crystal Introduction
Raynor stands in front of the Ihan crystal, staring at it. Jim Raynor: I've heard of these Ihan crystals before... Image rotates around the crystal. Jim Raynor: Supposedly, they allow ya' to relive another person's memories. Whatever Zeratul's uncovered... Cut to Raynor as he reaches out to touch the crystal. Jim Raynor: ...he was desperate for me to see it too. Well, here goes nothin'...

Cinematic - The Betrayal
''A welcome sign of New Gettysburg is shown. A cloacked Kerrigan walks on it, and goes behind a ruined wall. She decloaks after running out of energy.'' Sarah Kerrigan: This is Kerrigan. We neutralized the protoss, but there is a wave of zerg advancing on this position. We need imediate evac. Cut to Arcturus Mengsk. Arcturus Mengsk: Belay that order. We're moving out. Jim Raynor speaks on screen. Jim Raynor: What? You're not just gonna leave 'em? Arcturus Mengsk ignores Jim Raynor. Arcturus Mengsk: All ships prepare to move away from Tarsonis at my mark. ''Kerrigan shoots three zerglings. She barely escapes from a hydralisk, killing it after it comes in front of her. Her rifle runs out of ammo afterward.'' Sarah Kerrigan: Ah, boys, how about that evac? Cut to Arcturus Mengsk looking at Tarsonis. Jim Raynor: Damn you, Arcturus. Don't to this. Arcturus Mengsk: It's done. Helmsman, signal the fleet and take us out of orbit. Now! Cut to Sarah Kerrigan. Sarah Kerrigan: Commander? Jim? What the hell is going on out there? ''Sarah Kerrigan hears some zerglings. She sees an enormous wave of zerglings, and throws her rifle. She stares at the sky, as a swarm of mutalisks is quickly gathering above her. With no hope, Kerrigan closes her eyes, awaiting her end, as she is overwhelmed by the zerg.''

Cinematic - Heir Apparent
The Hyperion exits warp space. Moebius rendezvous point - 21:00 standard time. Matt Horner: Sir, we've reached the rendezvous coordinates. No contacts. Looks like the Moebius ship hasn't arrived yet. Jim Raynor: That's strange. It ain't like them to be late. ''The camera moves to the star console, on which three battlecruisers suddenly appear. Matt Horner: Sir! Dominion ships warping in! Mengsk's flagship is leading them! Tychus Findlay: Sweet mother of mercy. ''Raynor stands up from his chair, grabbing an old revolver with a single bullet. Matt Horner: Sir, their shields are still down. I don't like this. Jim Raynor: Matt - pull us alongside and prep docking tubes! Matt Horner: Commander, this is not a smart move. Tychus approaches Horner. Tychus Findlay: You wanted your revolution, kid. Now ya got it. ''The screen switchs to show a battle inside Mengsk's flagship, Bucephalus, between Dominion forces and Raynor's Raiders. Jim Raynor reaches Bucephalus' observation dome, where he finds a man looking out the window. Raynor drops his gun out to grab his old revolver and aims it against the man.'' Jim Raynor: Turn around, Arcturus! I want you to see this coming. Valerian Mengsk: You won't find my father here, Commander. I am Valerian Mengsk - and I own the Moebius Foundation... through them, I own you as well. Jim Raynor: Tell me why I shouldn't kill you right now... Valerian Mengsk: Because I can offer you what you've always wanted -- a chance to rescue Sarah Kerrigan.

Conversation with Gabriel Tosh
Gabriel Tosh: I heard you've been making new friends. But Valerian is tougher than he looks. He had to survive all alone, while his daddy was off conquering the sector.


 * NOTE: Raynor doesn't converse with Gabriel Tosh, the spectre only says his opinion and has no conversation with him.