StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty campaign quotations

These quotations are from cinematics, mission briefings, and in-game "cutscenes" from StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.

=Intro=

Cinematic - The Deal
Arcturus Mengsk: They say a man never really knows himself... until his freedom's been taken away. I wonder... how well do you know yourself? Tychus Findlay exits his prison. Adjutant: Prisoner, step forward onto the platform. Tychus Findlay moves to the platform ahead him. Arcturus Mengsk: Convict 626. Murderer. Pirate. Traitor. Today... you go free. But as you'll soon learn... even freedom has a price. Machines seal and lock a marine combat suit on Findlay. Adjutant: Combat suit sealed and locked. Arcturus Mengsk: You'll carry your prison with you. That armor will be your new cell. Make no mistake... War is coming. With all its glory... and all its horror. Mr. Findlay - your freedom awaits. Tychus Findlay: Hell... it's about time.

=Mar Sara Missions=

Cinematic - Public Enemies
As Raynor is having a drink on Joeyray's Bar, the TV screen shows a UNN newscast. Donny Vermillion: ...and in other news today, Emperor Arcturus Mengsk held a press conference commemorating the end of the so-called Brood War some four yeas ago. Our own Kate Lockwell was on the scene. The screen switchs to focus on Kate Lockwell interviewing Arcturus Mengsk. Kate Lockwell: Emperor, the threat of a new zerg invasion is still very real - but instead of expanding our fleets, you've squandered trillions on hunting down has-been rebels like Jim Raynor! Arcturus Mengsk: Jim Raynor represents a clear and present threat to this Dominion! He is an unscrupulous, lawless revolutionary bent on spreading fear and dissention across the sector! He and his ragtag band of miscreants have instigated open rebellion across six separate worlds - and stolen vast amounts of Dominion weapons and hardware! ... ''Raynor stares at a photo of Sarah Kerrigan, back when she was still human. Meanwhile, Mengsk stills speaks on the TV screen.'' Arcturus Mengsk: I assure you, this criminal will be brought to justice... very soon. Jim Raynor: It ain't over till it's over, you son of a bitch. Raynor shoots the face of Mengsk on the screen with his revolver. Jim Raynor: Adjutant, are my troops ready yet? Adjutant: Your forces are prepared and awaiting your orders, Commander. Uploading tactical data now. Jim Raynor: Good. 'Bout time we kicked this revolution into overdrive.

Briefing
Jim Raynor: Adjutant, what do ya got for me? Adjutant: Dominion forces have set up a logistics headquarters in the town of Backwater Station. Adjutant: This has become the hub for all operations on Mar Sara. The Dominion recently pulled troops out of the city, and they are now understrength. Jim Raynor: Are the locals cooperating? Adjutant: The people of Backwater Station are known to be anti-Dominion. But they lack weapons and organization. Jim Raynor: If I can take that headquarters away from Mengsk, it'll cripple him on this planet. Jim Raynor stands up. Jim Raynor: Prep my ship.

The Mission
Raynor: Alright boys, let's show the locals they don't need to fear the Dominion.

Adjutant: Commander, there are tutorial videos awaiting your review.

[Tutorial] Tutorials - Click on the Tutorials tab from the Help [F12] menu to view the available tutorial videos.

[Tutorial] New Unit: Marines - Light infantry - Marines are versatile units that can shoot air and ground targets.

Raynor: Keep your intervals wide, your eyes open and your asses covered. Let's move!

[Tutorial] Hero Units - Jim Raynor is a Hero Unit. Occasionally a Hero Unit will join your troops on the field of battle. Hero Units are a stronger version of the normal units they are associated with.

Civilian: Don't go up that road.

Dominion Marine: Raynor? Kill him!

Arcturus: Keep a close watch on your neighbors. Dissent will only slow our progress.

Adjutant: Commander, destroying the Dominion Holoboards will help incite rebellion against the Dominion.

Raynor: I'm gettin' mighty tired of seein' Mengsk's face! Blast it!

Arcturus: Korhal is the heart of the Dominion, but the common man is the heart of the future!

Raynor: Where is everyone?

Civilian: My neighbors. My family...

Raynor: This is starting to look ugly.

Raynor: Then it's time to call in that 'special delivery' we talked about.

Marine: Thanks for the assist! We're with you, Raynor!

Arcturus: Work hard. Stand proud. We must all sacrifice for the glory of the Dominion.

Dominion Marine: That's Raynor! Most wanted man in the Dominion!

Arcturus: No sacrifice is too great for safe guarding our communities...

Arcturus: Your freedoms must be protected!

Raynor: This is bad.

Raynor: Finally. There's the locals!

Dominion Marine: You'll all be given meal when you reach the dig site.

Civilian: My brother went off to the mine last week. He disappeared!

Dominion Marine: We got a runner!

Raynor: They're shooting civilians! Move in!

Raynor: Mengsk has a lot to pay for.

Civilian: Thank you Raynor! We knew you wouldn't forget us!

Arcturus: Friends, with our official labor programs, everyone can help to build a better tomorrow!

Civilian: Marshal Raynor. Been a while since we saw you around here.

Civilian: We're with ya, Raiders!

Arcturus: Labor redistribution mandates may require you to serve your term in areas all across the Dominion!

Dominion Officer: This is a restricted area! You insurgents are under arrest!

Civilian: We got yer' back, Raynor!

Civilian: I didn't think we could fight them. But we can!

Raynor: Now you've got the weapons and the resources to do it. Remember, Mengsk can only control you if you let him.

UNN News Report
News ticker text: +++ Prince Valerian opens veteran's hospital on Helios +++ Korhal property boom will be short lived say analysts +++ Tyrador tsunami relief operation enters new phase +++ SAT1 reports unusual activity in Char system, fleet put on alert +++ This is UNN with Donny Vermillion +++ Donny Vermillion: This is Donny Vermillion, live from the UNN studios on Korhal. We've got a breaking story for you. Let's go live to our own Kate Lockwell, on the fringe world of Mar Sara. Kate? Cut to Lockwell, on Mar Sara. Kate Lockwell: Thanks Donny! Rebel Jim Raynor has reappeared in a big way. He's attacked a Dominion depot near Backwater Station, seizing weapons and distributing them to the local populace. Donny Vermillion: Kate, I bet the locals are pretty nervous about having a notorious outlaw in their neighborhood. Kate Lockwell: Actually Donny, the people I talked to seemed really encouraged by the- Donny Vermillion: Thanks Kate! You heard it here first -- Jim Raynor, terrorizing the locals on Mar Sara. When we return, are your kids using stim-packs? Cut on Raynor. Jim Raynor: Keep talkin' pal. I'm just gettin' started.

Cinematic - Old Times
300px|thumb|Cinematic Tychus Findlay: Y'know, for the most wanted man in the sector - you ain't that hard to find. I had to see it for myself. Little Jimmy Raynor... the people's hero. Jim Raynor: Tychus Findlay... Nice suit. Tychus Findlay: Pays to be prepared. Jim Raynor: I heard they put you on ice. Life sentence. What, did they give you time off for good behavior? Tychus Findlay: That's right, old buddy. I'm a model citizen now. Jim Raynor: So to what do I owe the pleasure? Tychus Findlay: Just a friendly business proposition. Do you even know what the Dominion are doing out here? Jim Raynor: I'm guessin' yer about to tell me. Tychus Findlay: Digging up alien artifacts, old buddy. Your boy Mengsk has gone crazy for 'em. But I got a contact that'll pay top dollar for every artifact we...liberate from the Dominion. Jim Raynor: I guess I can hardly pass that up, now can I, Tychus? Tychus Findlay: Partners then. Sixty-forty. Jim Raynor: Seventy-thirty. My way. Feels like old times already! Tychus Findlay: Old Times.

UNN News Report
News ticker text: +++ Prince Valerian announces new grant for archaeology museum +++ Sources hint at new Dominion super weapon +++ Raynor's Raiders renew terrorist campaign ++++ Dominion Jorium freighter hijacked by pirates +++ This is UNN news with Donny Vermillion +++ Donny Vermillion: Thanks for staying with us. Let's go now to Kate Lockwell with an update on Jim Raynor's violent uprising. Cut to Lockwell, on Mar Sara. Kate Lockwell: Thanks Donny. Raynor's clearly widening his list of targets. He's attacked a Dominion archaeological dig, and possibly seized a dangerous alien artifact. Donny Vermillion: Emperor Mengsk spoke on this subject earlier today. Cut to Arcturus Mengsk. Arcturus Mengsk: There's no telling what kind of havoc these supposedly innocuous relics might wreak upon our worlds. Anyone found in possession of these items will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law. Cut to Tychus and Raynor. Tychus Findlay: Look on the bright side, partner; you're a wanted man either way. Jim Raynor: Thanks, Tychus. Back with Vermillion. Donny Vermillion: Shocking, Kate. I imagine civilian casualties were high as a result of Raynor's terrorist actions. Cut to Lockwell. Kate Lockwell: Actually, the only civilian deaths appear to be collateral damage from overzealous Dominion Security Forc- Back on Vermillion. Donny Vermillion: Thanks Kate! You heard it here first -- Jim Raynor, killing women and children on Mar Sara.

Cinematic - Escape from Mar Sara
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Mar Sara Colony - 6:21 Local Time ''The Hyperion is shooting against some mutalisks. Jim Raynor and Tychus Findlay enter the bridge of the Hyperion.'' Tychus Findlay: Damn, Jimmy, you've been holding out on me. Jim Raynor: Cuttin it pretty close there, Matt. Matt Horner: Never left you hanging before, sir. Jim Raynor: Fair enough. Just get us the hell outta here! Matt Horner: All batteries concentrate forward firepower. Spin up drives two and six! All hands brace for warp jump on my mark! Tychus Findlay braces for warp jump. Matt Horner: Mark! ''Hyperion enters warp jump. Hyperion exits warp jump far from Mar Sara.'' Jim Raynor: What happened there, Matt? We haven't seen the zerg for years. Why attack Mar Sara now? Matt Horner: It's not just Mar Sara. You need to see this. Matt Horner opens news screen. Donny Vermillion: -Zerg swarm launched a full scale attack- Reporter: -Devastation spread throughout all outer rim planets- Kate Lockwelll: -Sustained heavy losses- Reporter: -Casualties in billions- Reporter: -Minutes ago the zerg attacked a Dominion research facility- Cut to Tychus Findlay. Tychus Findlay: Sweet mother of mercy. Kate Lockwell: -New, exclusive footage, confirm that the Queen of Blades is in fact leading the swarm! Matt Horner: We always knew she'll be back. But what's she after? Jim Raynor: She's come to finish the job.

=Hyperion Location Introductions= NOTE: Except for the bridge, the player cannot enter any other part of the Hyperion unless doing one of the two available missions: The Evacuation or Smash and Grab.

Armory Introduction
This scene is taking place after Raynor enters the armory for the first time. Rory Swann: Hey everybody! Our glorious leader has returned! Hey man, what's up, cowboy? Jim Raynor: What do ya got for me, Swann? Rory Swann: The usual -- buildin' up our standin' forces. Raynor: Bringin' my troops and hardware up to speed, huh? Rory Swann: Yup. You can add upgrades for their tech right here on the console. But buildin' an army on the run ain't cheap. You brought back credits this time, right? Jim Raynor: Look, I know money's been tight - but that artifact we just picked up from Mar Sara's gonna solve everything! Rory Swann: I've heard that before, brother. Jim Raynor: It's different this time. Rory Swann: Yeah, I heard that one, too.

Cantina Introduction
This scene is taking place after Raynor enters the cantina for the first time. ''Raynor enters the cantina door and walks to Graven Hill. Hill looks up as Raynor approaches.'' Graven Hill: Guess you heard the news by now, Raynor. Looks like you're back in business. Jim Raynor: That I am, Mr. Hill. An' fightin' the zerg and Dominion all at once is gonna take its toll on my standing forces. You got any guns for hire? Graven Hill: Well y'know, the invasion makes it a sellers' market right now. Still, your bartender over there makes a hell of a Mai Tai... So sure - I've got some mercenary contracts you might be interested in. Jim Raynor: You're all heart, Mr. Hill.

Laboratory Introduction
This scene is taking place after Raynor enters the Laboratory for the first time. ''Raynor enters the laboratory, Stetmann being up front next to the lab console. He's very excited to see Raynor, that he almost drops his clipboard.'' Egon Stetmann: Commander! The alien artifact is all secure in the lab, Sir! You know seeing it got me to thinking about my special projects... Jim Raynor: Whoa - slow down, Stetmann. What do you mean 'projects'? You doing some kinda research down here? Egon Stetmann: Yeah, well, not yet, sir. I still need some additional specimens to get things going. Once I get those, we can make some big improvements to our weapon systems and tactics! Jim Raynor: Well, I'm all for that. What do you need? Egon Stetmann: All kinds of things! I've entered the details into our database. If you run into something on a mission that we need, you'll be notified automatically. Jim Raynor: Just try not to blow up the ship, okay Stetmann?

=Colonist Missions=

Dialogue on the Bridge
Hanson and Horner are on the bridge. Jim Raynor: Well Ariel, found a world for your people yet? Ariel Hanson: Yes! An unclaimed planet called Haven. It's near the edge of protoss space, but it seems safe enough. Jim Raynor: It'll have to do. Your people need to lay low for a while. Matt Horner: Aren't either of you worried the colonists might be infested? Ariel Hanson: How could you even suggest that? They're perfectly healthy! Jim Raynor: I hope so, Ariel. The protoss don't mess around when it comes to infestation. Just in case, maybe you should start looking into some kind of cure for the zerg virus. Ariel Hanson: Conventional wisdom says a cure is impossible -- the virus mutates too fast. But I'll look into it. Jim Raynor: Just do what you can. That's all anyone's askin'.

Safe Haven/Haven's Fall
Haven ''Despite its idyllic conditions, Haven's close proximity to protoss territory has deterred most terran colonization attempts... until now.''

Hanson: My people established a new colony on Haven. It was going well, but now the colony's gone dark. They're not responding on any frequency.

Hanson: We need to get there and see what the situation is. They might have been exposed to the zerg virus, and they are on the verge of protoss space. Jim, I'm worried that something has gone very wrong.

Horner: We're almost to Haven, but there's still been no contact from --

Horner: Sir, there's a protoss fleet holding in orbit!

Horner: They're disrupting all communications to the surface - and it looks like they're powering up their main weapons!

Hanson: Jim! You have to stop this!

Raynor: Matt, open a channel to the protoss. Let's see how diplomatic they're feelin'.

Selendis: En Taro Tassadar, James Raynor. I am Executor Selendis. Your bravery and service to Aiur are known to us.

Raynor: En Taro Tassadar, Selendis. Listen - with all due respect, your fleet needs to pull back. The people on Haven are no threat to you.

Selendis: Our Observers detected zerg hive spores infesting the colonists. They must be purified. If you wish to undertake this mission in our stead, we will permit it.

Hanson: Jim, some of my people are infested but you can't let the protoss just destroy them all! If you keep the protoss at bay, I know I can find a cure for the infestation.

Selendis: The only cure for zerg infestation is purification by fire. You know this to be true, James Raynor.

Hanson: I can cure them, Jim - believe me!

Selendis: If you choose to resist us, we will meet in glorious combat.

Selendis: The choice is yours, James Raynor. We await your answer.

Protect the colony Side with the Terran Refugees against the Protoss. This will anger the Protoss, but will buy Dr. Hanson more time to search for a cure. Regardless of whether she finds a cure or not, Dr. Hanson's efforts will lead to new breakthroughs in Zerg Research.

Purify the colony Side with your old allies, the Protoss, against the Terran Refugees. Dr. Hanson will see this as a betrayal, but your actions will cleanse the colony of any infestation. The Protoss have also agreed to share some of their knowledge in exchange for your help.

Mission Briefing
Raynor: I ain't gonna stand by while you wipe out a whole colony, Selendis. Not while there's still a chance we can save 'em.

Selendis: Then it shall be an honor to meet you on the field of battle. Your reputation as a commander is most impressive. I trust you will live up to it.

Hanson: Thank you Jim! Thank you so much. Whatever's happening on Haven, my people don't deserve to be wiped out. We'll make this right. I'll find a cure.

Hanson: Jim, the protoss are already closing in on the colony! My people don't stand a chance!

Raynor: We're gonna have to stop that 'Purifier' of theirs before it can wipe the whole place out. Get everyone evacuated to the main base, Ariel.

Raynor: If the Purifier gets that far - we're done.

Raynor: Well, 'least we can we can count on 'em bein' methodical. They'll stop to burn every settlement along the way.

Swann: You sure know how to pick a fight, Cowboy.

Swann: I got something that'll help ya. I called in some favors and got us Viking schematics.

Swann: Remember, they can change from a jet into a combat walker and back again. Pretty nifty stuff.

Hanson: Jim... The Purifier's drawing power from several protoss Nexus -- its shields are completely impenetrable!

Hanson: How can you stop something like that?

Raynor: Easy: we knock out those Nexii first, then we take down the Purifier.

Raynor: Don't worry Ariel, we'll stop 'em!

Cinematic - Good Man
thumb|300px|right|Cinematic. Hyperion - 14:22 shipboard time. Doors open. Jim Raynor: So I guess this is goodbye, Doc. I know you got a lot of cleaning to do up there. Ariel Hanson: We'll manage somehow. I just hope you boys stay out of trouble. Those protoss are bound to be upset. Jim Raynor: Well, me and the protoss go way back. I've helped them out a few times. Figure they might cut me some slack. ''Raynor takes a cigarette. Doors open. Hanson takes her glasses off'' Ariel Hanson: You know, you could always stay here. Settle down, make a new start. Raynor laughs Jim Raynor: Guys like me don't get second chances, darlin'. We just gotta finish what we begun. ''Hanson kisses Raynor. His cigarette falls on the floor'' Ariel Hanson: You're a good man, Jim Raynor. ''Hanson leaves. Raynor takes his cigarette from the floor'' Jim Raynor: Hmph. I ain't that good.

Mission Briefing
Raynor: I'm so sorry Ariel...but the Executor's right.

Raynor: Believe me, they wouldn't have come all the way here if their data wasn't conclusive.

Raynor: Call off your fleet Selendis, this is a terran thing. I'll handle it myself.

Hanson: What?! This isn't right! I thought you were a better man than this, Jim!

Raynor: Ariel. If there was a cure you woulda found it by now! The only thing we can do is put an end to this once and for all.

Hanson: I won't accept that! Every one of my people can be saved. I'm close to finding the cure, I know it!

Selendis: Honor to you, James Raynor. You were ever a true friend of the protoss. Although this work is painful for you - many more lives will be saved by your actions this day.

Raynor: We've all laid it on the line for these folks more than once.

Raynor: But there's only one way we can help them now. We've gotta save the ones we can - and kill the rest.

Raynor: I know it's terrible, but if we wipe out these infested settlements, we'll save the whole damn planet from bein' overrun.

Tychus: Ain't nothin' a little fire won't cure. Lotta ground to cover though. We ain't got enough troops to be everywhere at once.

Raynor: Don't worry about it. Swann's already got that covered.

Swann: Yeah I got ya' covered. Had to call in a few favors to get the schematics for these babies. You owe me big time, Cowboy.

Swann: Don't forget these bad boys can switch between air and ground mode any time you need 'em to.

Raynor: Those Vikings'll make all the difference. But it looks like some of the infested colonists are turning already.

Tychus: And those structures are infesting more of 'em.

Raynor: Let's just get this done.

Cinematic - Infested
thumb|300px|right|Cinematic. Hyperion - 05:52 shipboard time ''Jim Raynor walks into the Hyperion laboratory in a Marine suit. Door closes behind him.'' Jim Raynor: Ariel! You in here? Raynor sees a spilled sample of viral tissue and the resulting computer screen indicating Hanson's contamination. Jim Raynor: Matt, seal all access points. An infested Ariel Hanson suddenly appears behind a stasis tube. Jim Raynor: Oh God - not you, too... Hanson jumps up to and hides in the ceiling. Ariel Hanson: Will you enjoy it? Ariel Hanson: Will you enjoy killing me... like you killed my children? Jim Raynor: You're infested... You're dead already. Raynor shoots Hanson just as she pounces at him. Ariel Hanson: Do... it... finish... it... Raynor kills Hanson

Dialogue with Tychus Findlay
Jim Raynor: You gonna tell me 'I told ya so' - that we never shoulda gone to Agria in the first place? Tychus Findlay: I ain't about to kick dirt on ya when yer down. Just some bad luck is all. Besides I'm sure your protoss buddies are real proud of you. Jim Raynor: It was our own mess to clean up. I don't give a damn what the protoss think.

Dialogue with Gabriel Tosh
Gabriel Tosh: I head about what went down in the lab. Pity that. But don't let yourself get distracted from what has to be done. Gabriel Tosh: Take my advice - keep it simple. No attachments, no strings. Just you against the universe. Jim Raynor: Sometimes I feel like anything I start caring about... just gets destroyed. Gabriel Tosh: Not you fault. Did you ever stop and think what'd happen if all those refugees from Agria had gone to the core worlds? That Hanson was a honey trap right from the start.

Dialogue with Rory Swann
Jim Raynor: Do you think we coulda' saved more of those colonists? Rory Swann: Honest? No. And you got your head up your ass if you think any different. Jim Raynor: There had to be a better answer, though. Maybe if we caught it earlier... Rory Swann: Look, if the protoss with all their tech, psionics and big freakin' alien brains couldn't do anything for them - there ain't nothing we could a' done. Sometimes life's just rough that way.

Dialogue with Matthew Horner
Matt Horner: I'm... sorry about Ariel, sir. You really didn't have a choice.

UNN News Dialogue
News Ticker text: +++ Third infestation site found, quarantine extended +++ Major battle in Dylar system +++ Conscription age limits to be reduced +++ Umojan Protectorate closes borders +++ Kel-Morians 'Useless' - Ret. Gen Martin +++ Kyla Velassi to unveil new fashion line +++ Donny Vermillion: Your best and only source for news, this is Donny Vermillion for UNN! Refugees continue to flood Dominion Space - they can't seem to find a safe planet anywhere, and they're showing up on our doorsteps. Kate Lockwell: Donny, Emperor Mengsk today announced that he's ordered the fleet to turn away refugee ships that enter core-world systems. Which raises the question - will Dominion ships really fire on unarmed civilian vessels? General Warfield had this to say: Horace Warfield: All our efforts at this time are focused on halting the zerg advance on the Core Worlds. Kate Lockwell: In other words, the General dodged the question. If Dominion forces fire on unarmed civilians- Donny Vermillion: Let's hope they don't. Your heard it here first. For UNN, I'm Donny Vermillion.

*Egon Stetmann does not have any special dialogue.

=Covert Missions=

Dialogue on the Bridge
Matt Horner: Nice work, sir. The payoff from Redstone really got us back on our feet. Raynor looks over at Tosh, and then turns his back on him while he continues to talk with Horner. Jim Raynor: Why is that Tosh guy aboard? Matt Horner: He wanted to talk to you in person, sir. Something about conducting more 'business ventures' together. Jim Raynor: You do any diggin' on him? Matt Horner: Of course, and he's no pirate. Rumor has it he's a renegade Ghost - and until he vanished he was one of the Dominion's top assassins. Matt Horner: Now Mengsk hates him almost as much as he hates you. Jim Raynor: Well, I like this guy already. Just the same, we'd best keep an eye on him. Matt Horner: Yes Sir.

UNN News Report
News ticker text: +++ KMC abandons outlying worlds as losses mount +++ Umoja mobilizes +++ Conscription stations open across core worlds +++ Markets slump after Kelanis defeat +++ Actress Kyla Velassi enters rehab. Velassi: I love you all! +++ Donny Vermillion: Donny Vermillion, UNN. Your first, last and only stop for the truth. Tonight our own Kate Lockwell uncovers a secret shadow war, waged by our brave Dominion ghosts, against a ruthless, hidden enemy. Cut to Lockwell. Kate Lockwell: Thanks Donny. I'm talking live with , a specialist in the Dominion . , I understand that you and your comrades have been  against a   of . What can you tell us about that? Silhouetted Figure: Well Kate, I'm not allowed to say much, but I can tell you  and his allies will not . We expect to  them very soon. Back on Vermillion. Donny Vermillion: I think we'll all sleep a little better tonight, knowing our Dominion forces are watching over us. For UNN, I'm Donny Vermillion.

UNN News Report
News ticker text: +++ Weapons plant attacked on Nephor II +++ Thousands dead on Nephor II after attack +++ Dominion security claims Raynor involved in Nephor II attack +++ Prince Valerian attends 2nd annual Navy ball +++ Zerg sighting on Korhal revealed as a hoax +++ ''Fuzzy image. Fire in the background. Kate Lockwell in the foreground.'' Kate Lockwell: ... I repeat, death toll is in the thousands. A Dominion weapons plant exploded hours ago, causing a chain reaction that has taken out several housing complexes in this working-class neighborhood. Cut to Tosh watching the report, nodding to himself, smiling. Kate Lockwell: Dominion Security Forces claim it was an act of terror by the notorious Jim Raynor. But our own investigations suggest that the plant must have been infiltrated by forces with sophisticated stealth technologies. It begs the question: could some of the Dominion's Ghost operatives have gone rogue? For UNN, this is Kate Lockwell reporting from core world, Nephor II. ''Raynor looks at Tosh. Tosh stares back, slight smile on his lips.''

Breakout/Ghost of a Chance
New Folsom: Arcturus Mengsks' homeworld of Korhal was once a prosperous colony until it was obliterated by Confederate nukes. Vast fortunes have been lavished on the planet's reconstruction since Emperor Mengsk took the throne four years ago.

Tosh: New Folsom is ripe for the taking, man. Every voice that was ever raised against Mengsk is penned up inside those walls.

Tosh: We let all them prisoners loose an' he'll never know what hit him. Just let me know when you're ready to pull the trigger.

Raynor: Where's Tosh? I thought he'd be here by now.

Horner: He already left the ship. I thought you --

Horner: Sir, we have an incoming transmission. It's highly encrypted.

Raynor: Patch it through.

Nova: Well, well - the infamous Jim Raynor. My name is Nova. We should talk.

Raynor: Now what would one of Mengsk's pet Ghosts have to say to me?

Nova: Tosh is lying to you.

Raynor: Get Tosh on comms. I'm sure he's listenin' in anyway, encrypted or not.

Tosh: We Spectres be the future! You just couldn't handle it, little girl.

Nova: Every Ghost that became a Spectre has gone on a psychotic killing spree. The ones I've captured are held in New Folsom.

Tosh: Don't listen to her brother. Help me bust the Spectres from New Folsom, and we'll bring down Mengsk together!

Nova: Tosh wants to reactivate his Spectre buddies using the substances you helped him collect.

Nova: New Folsom is full of psychopathic killers. Do you really want to release them into the galaxy?

Tosh: I be helping you against Mengsk, and my people will too. She won't even join you.

Nova: He's a psychotic time bomb. He'll be on your side right up until he puts a knife in your back.

Tosh: This be the moment of truth. Make your choice.

Mission Briefing
Raynor: You should have told me what you were really planning, Tosh.

Raynor: But I'll take your word over a Dominion assassin's any day.

Raynor: We've come this far together - may as well see it through.

Nova: You've made a poor choice, Mr. Raynor.

Tosh: I knew I could count on you, brother. Now let's go and bust open New Folsom!

Tosh: Uploading New Folsom data now. Feast your eyes on this, brother.

Raynor: They're locked down tight. Nova must have tipped them off. We're gonna need an army to break into that place now.

Tosh: Even an army couldn't get you in there. But one man - one Spectre in the right place - can find a way in.

Raynor: Then our progress is all up to you, Tosh. I'll push my boys as hard as I can, but they're gonna need your help to gain ground.

Tosh: Sure. You sit back this time. I'll take the lead and clear the way. Just keep sending troops to keep the pressure on, an' I'll do the rest.

Horner: There are two cell blocks containing military prisoners outside the main compound. If we break those open, we could probably count on help from the inmates.

Tosh: What else?

Horner: There's a Dominion base right by the main prison entrance. Take that out and the guards will retreat.

Horner: The prisoners can handle it from there.

Raynor: Alright Tosh, you ready for this?

Tosh: I been waitin' a long time for this. I'm ready.

Cinematic - A Better Tomorrow
thumb|300px|right|Cinematic. Hyperion - 03:53 shipboard time Jim Raynor: Fifty years and no one has ever escaped from New Folsom. But we broke it open in an afternoon. Matt Horner: I can hardly believe we pulled it off. Gabriel Tosh uncloaks. Gabriel Tosh: You guys did good. Now me and my spectres will finish the job. We will kill Mengsk .... and burn his Dominion to the ground! Matt Horner opens a list of all prisoners released from New Folsom. Matt Horner: Overthrowing Mengsk is just the start. This is about building a better tomorrow. Matt Horner: Don't you see? We just released every scientist, philosopher and free thinker, that ever challenged Mengsk's rule. That was our real victory today. Gabriel Tosh throws his balisong into the table. Gabriel Tosh: You're really that naive? Tomorrow will be a new Mengsk .... and another one after that. Your great shiny dream for a future is just an illusion. Jim Raynor takes Tosh's balisong and closes it. Jim Raynor: So if it's all so bleak, why are you here Tosh? What do you get of all this? Gabriel Tosh: Same thing as you, brother. I don't quit till' Mengsk is dead. Matt Horner: Vengeance doesn't factor into this. Our revolution is about freedom. Jim Raynor puts his hand on Horner's shoulder Jim Raynor: You'll see that better future, Matt. Jim Raynor looks at Tosh Jim Raynor: But it ain't for the likes of us. ''Jim Raynor gives Tosh his balisong back. Jim Raynor leaves. Gabriel Tosh cloaks. Matt Horner closes the list of prisoners screen.''

UNN News Report
News ticker text: +++ New Folsom prison broken open +++ Hundreds of inmates freed +++ Later, UNN Special report: inmate-proofing your home +++ Rebel Jim Raynor involved +++ This is UNN with Donny Vermillion +++ Kyla Velassi released from rehab. Velassi: I'm back! +++ Donny Vermillion: Breaking news. Reports coming in today suggest -- what's that? We're going to Kate? But I- Cut to Kate, standing in front of a bluescreen, with New Folsom in the background. Kate Lockwell: The Dominion's highest-value prisoners are loose tonight after a daring raid broke open New Folsom prison. Dominion Security Forces are on high-alert, as some of the prisoners were former members of Project: Shadowblade, which we've discovered to be a subversive off-shoot of the Dominion's Ghost program. A number of political dissidents were also freed during the attack. Donny Vermillion: Do we know who did this Kate? Was it Raynor's Raiders? Kate Lockwell: The evidence we have suggests it was, Donny. Donny Vermillion: There you have it, Jim Raynor making our world just a little more dangerous tonight. From the UNN studios on Korhal, I'm Donny Vermillion. Cut to Raynor. Jim Raynor: More dangerous for the real bad guys, Donny. You should be worried...

Mission Briefing
Raynor: It don't matter how much you hate Mengsk, Tosh. If you and your Spectres are as bloodthirsty as it sounds, you're as much of a threat as he ever was. I'll be seeing you real soon.

Tosh: You'll regret this, brother.

Raynor: Alright, Nova - what's your plan?

Nova: Tosh's Spectre facilities are on Avernus Station.

Nova: Join me there and we can shut it down for good.

Nova: Uploading tactical data now.

Raynor: So this is where Tosh plans on building his Spectre army.

Nova: I've identified three facilities that are vital to his operation.

Nova: Our first target will be the Jorium stockpile...

Nova: Next will be the Terrazine tanks...

Nova: And finally the psionic waveform indoctrinator Tosh uses to complete the Spectres' activation process.

Raynor: Alright, so we destroy all three of those targets and Tosh is out of business.

Nova: Tosh knows every trick in the book when it comes to infiltration. I can penetrate most of his defenses, but I'll need your backup to get through them all.

Raynor: And what about Tosh?

Nova: Just leave him to me.

Nova nukes the landing zone.

Nova: I've cleared a landing zone for your forces.

Nova: Let's get this party started.

Cinematic - Nova
thumb|300px|right|Cinematic. Hyperion - 01:53 shipboard time Computer alerts incoming transmission Matt Horner: Transmission coming in. Jim Raynor: Oh. It's Tosh. Didn't take long for him to gloat. Patch him through. Gabriel Tosh appears on screen. Gabriel Tosh: You're gonna pay for that, man. Gabriel Tosh shows Raynor a voodoo doll. Jim Raynor: Is that supposed to be me? Gabriel Tosh opens his balisong. Gabriel Tosh: You're gonna regret crossing me. ''Gabriel Tosh puts his balisong into the doll's back. Jim Raynor remains unaffected.'' Tychus Findlay: (in the cantina) Oooof! Gabriel Tosh doesn't understand why his voodoo power didn't worked. Jim Raynor: You're a scumbag, Tosh. I spent my whole life fighting men like you. ''Gabriel Tosh throws the doll. Tychus Findlay is thrown around the cantina.'' Gabriel Tosh: Huh. You and me, we're both the same. We both do anything to get the job done. Jim Raynor: No. You don't get it at all. And now, you never will. Gabriel Tosh: What you gonna do, man? I'm six light years away. Jim Raynor: Not me. ''Gabriel Tosh is stabbed. His face is covered by blood. Nova decloaks and pushes him from his chair.'' Jim Raynor: Huh. Cold and efficient. Reminds me from someone I used to know. Glad you're not after me. Nova: Not today anyway. I'll see you around, Jim. Matt Horner: Don't you ever met any normal girls? Nova takes the voodoo doll from the floor and stabs the doll with Tosh's balisong. Tychus Findlay: AAAAGH!

UNN News Report
News ticker text: +++ New schools curriculum adds 'alien awareness' +++ Kyla Velassi to appear in troop-support show +++ Modernised battlecruiser unveiled +++ Zerg raiders stopped at Lakius +++ Kyla Velassi released from rehab. Velassi: I'm back! +++ Kate Lockwell: This is Kate Lockwell, live for UNN. Dominion Security Forces are telling us tonight that their agents have hunted down and executed the leaders of a subversive rebel group calling itself Project: Shadowblade. Donny Vermillion: Great news, Kate. Did they say how they feel about this? Kate Lockwell: Um, no, Donny, they didn't, but I imagine they're quite happy? Cut to Vermillion. Donny Vermillion: There you have it, Dominion Security, destroying the shadowy espionage arm of Jim Raynor's terrorist organization. Kate Lockwell: Wait, what? Dominion Security didn't say anything about Rayno- Donny Vermillion: Let's go to Commercial. Play commercial.

=Revolution Missions=

Conversation with Rory Swann
Rory Swann: Those guffy mercs are still using vultures, can you believe it? Damn, those things are death traps. Even when you yank them people shoot at you. Jim Raynor: Careful, Swann. My old vulture saved my skin more times than I care to remember. I ain't gonna listen to you trash talk a classic piece of engineering like that. Rory Swann: Classic? I suppose you could call 'em that. 'Course most folks like a bike that don't explode on them when the repeller seals freeze up, or the fuel cells start leaking radioactive waste. But hey, who cares if it's a classic, right? Jim Raynor: No one likes a smart ass, Swann.

Conversation with Adjutant 23-46
Jim Raynor: Well, old girl, we dug you up on Tarsonis. Were you online during the zerg attack? You remember anything about Arcturus Mengsk bein' involved? Adjutant 23-46: Mengsk. Arcturus. Ex-Confederate officer. Civilian Prospector. Founder and leader of the Sons of Korhal terrorist group. Status. Criminal. Adjutant 23-46: Accessing intercepted transmission 0081 to 0086 Alpha. Adjutant starts playing some transmissions.
 * Edmund Duke: This is Duke. The Emitters are secured and online.
 * Sarah Kerrigan: Who authorized the use of Psi Emitters?
 * Arcturus Mengsk: I did, Lieutenant.
 * Sarah 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.
 * Jim Raynor: She's right, man. Think this through.
 * Arcturus Mengsk: I have thought it through, believe me. You all have your orders. Carry them out.

''Static. New transmission begins playing.''
 * Arcturus Mengsk: 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.

Adjutant stops playing transmissions. Jim Raynor: Holy... I can't believe it! We can nail Mengsk to the wall with this!

Dialogue with Tychus Findlay
Jim Raynor: Well, you fought real good out there, Tychus. Your time in the freezer didn't dull your edge none. Tychus Findlay: Well, fear and violence always did bring out the best in me. JIm Raynor: Have to admit, we always did make a good team. Tychus Findlay: Yeah, well - that was until I went to prison... and you went legit. Jim Raynor: Right.

Cinematic - Hearts and Minds
thumb|300px|right|Cinematic. Lee Keno: ... these shocking revelations... Screen switchs. Michael Liberty: ...a veritable firestorm of anti-Mengsk sentiment... ''Screen switchs. A image of someone riding Horner can be briefly seen.'' Donny Vermillion: ... the Emperor held a news conference earlier today. Cut to Mengsk's conference room. News ticker text: +++ This is UNN with Kate Lockwell +++ Emperor Mengsk addresses Dominion +++ Emperor denies allegations +++ Zerg advance continues. Millions more dead +++ Emperor approval rating 14% a record low +++ This is UNN +++ Emperor Mengsk accused of inciting zerg invasion of Tarsonis +++ Reporter: Emperor, how do you respond to these allegations of genocide! Of using aliens to- Arcturus Mengsk: I assure you, these slanderous attacks against the throne are baseless and irresponsible! Kate Lockwell: Sir, do you still stand by the sentiment that selfless devotion to the people is the basis of your rule? Arcturus Mengsk: Well, of course! I was called upon to serve the greater interest of humanity! Personal power was never my goal! Kate Lockwell: Then how would you characterize these statements? Arcturus Mengsk: (recording) ... 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! ... ''People on the conference room make a surprise exclamation. Reporters begin to take photos on the Emperor.'' Arcturus Mengsk: (angry) I... I won't stand for this! You jackals think you can come in here and question ME?! This interview is over! Scene switchs to Hyperion's cantina, where Raynor and Horner have just seen the news. Jim Raynor: Y'know I love seeing him squirm, but the Dominion's just going to spin this like they do everything else. Matt Horner: Not this time. Mengsk used the media as a weapon for years, now we've turned it against him. One broadcast and it won us a bigger victory than a hundred battles. Jim Raynor: I guess you're right, well its what we started this revolution for in the first place... We've got a long way to go, but maybe we started something here. Matt Horner: Hearts and minds man, just like you always said. Jim Raynor: Y'know Matt, someday you're going to wind up leading this bunch of misfits. Matt Horner: Oh, no... that's what I keep you around for... sir. Jim Raynor: (laughs) Matt Horner: (laughs)

UNN News Dialogue
News ticker text: +++ Emperor Mengsk: I will rule this sector or see it burned to the ground around me +++ Emperor Mengsk: I will rule this sector or see it burned to the ground around me +++ Kate Lockwell: Kate Lockwell here, live from Korhal. There's rioting in the streets. Citizens are setting fire to government buildings to express their shock and anger at the startling revelations from earlier today! Donny, what's the situation where you are? Cut to Vermillion, in the Studio, looking stunned. Donny Vermillion: I had a brother on Tarsonis. I had a brother there! Um. I... um... Back on Lockwell. Kate Lockwell: Right. Thanks for that, Donny. Okay, Emperor Mengsk broadcast a statement earlier today. Unfortunately, UNN's satellites were on lockdown at the time. Let's replay a bit of that. Cut to Mengsk's conference room. Arcturus Mengsk: This evidence has been falsified! The enemies of the Dominion will go to any length to soil my good reputation! These ruthless, slanderous attacks cannot- Kate Lockwell: At that point the Emperor was shouted down. He's since retreated to his palace and refuses to speak to anyone. In this reporter's opinion, Emperor Mengsk has been revealed as a- Signal cuts out.

(If "A Sinister Turn" Has Been Played)
Jim Raynor: That thing down there, it... It was like the hybrid Zeratul fought. Matt Horner: Here? But how? Jim Raynor: Mengsk! It's always Mengsk! The end of the universe is coming and I should have known he'd be behind it! Matt Horner: But how did he hybridize zerg and protoss? The technology required is way beyond anything terrans have developed. He can't be working alone on this...

(If "A Sinister Turn" Has Not Been Played)
Jim Raynor: What the hell is Mengsk playing at? Matt Horner: Creating his own alien super-soldiers by the looks of it. He's found a way to hybridize zerg and protoss somehow. Jim Raynor: Don't look like he's house-broken 'em yet. Least the lab's been trashed. Matt Horner: Yeah, but it was only one lab. Who's to say how many more he's set up?

=Zeratul Flashbacks=

Cinematic - The Prophecy
thumb|300px|right|Cinematic. Zeratul studies the drawings upon a wall Zeratul: The Zerg swarm came as was foretold.... and the Protoss, first born of the gods -- rose to fight them. (beat) Now, the Xel'Naga that forged us all... are returning. Zeratul: But do they come to save...? Zeratul: ...or to destroy? ''Zeratul explores the caves. He encounters and kills several hydralisks. Kerrigan reveals herself.'' Infested Kerrigan: (laughs) I knew you'd find your way here eventually. Zeratul: Your very presence defiles this place, Kerrigan. Infested Kerrigan: Do you hear them, Zeratul -- whispering from the stars? The galaxy will burn with their coming. Zeratul: Perhaps... ''Zeratul cloaks. He then uncloaks and attacks Kerrigan.'' Zeratul: ... but you won't live to see it! Kerrigan immobilizes Zeratul in the air using a psi blast. Infested Kerrigan: Please. Our petty conflicts mean nothing now. A storm is coming that CANNOT be stopped. Fitting - that we should face oblivion together. Zeratul: Never! ''Zeratul opens his warp blade and cuts Kerrigan's wing. In doing so, his right arm is wounded.'' Infested Kerrigan: FATE cannot be changed. The END comes. And when it finds me... I shall embrace it at last. Kerrigan regenerates her wing and leaves. Zeratul: The prophecy is uncertain. There is always hope. Zeratul crawls through a crack and also leaves.

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

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

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

Mission Briefing
Tychus: 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: 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.

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

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

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

The Mission
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!

Raynor: Ok, 'least we know what happened to the other expedition.

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?

Swann: Settle down, hotshot. They're comin'. These babies'll knock these cannons down from a nice, safe distance.

[Tutorial] New Unit: Siege Tank - 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.

Swann: These new siege tanks work just like the old ones. When you put 'em in siege mode they get increased range and firepower.

Swann: They can't move in seige mode, so if you need to reposition 'em, just switch 'em back into tank mode. Y'got it?

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: Moebius base local-net accessed. Decrypting security override. Transferring control of base structures to you, Commander.

Tychus: 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'!

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

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.

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

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 Moebius 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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Horner: Sir! More air units inbound!

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

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

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!

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

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

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 soda 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.

=Final Missions=

Cinematic - Dangerous Game
Dominion battle group - 13:03 local time. The screen shows a orbital view of planet Char. Horace Warfield: Char. If Hell ever existed - this is it. Oceans of fire, tectonic storms and an atmosphere that'll burn a man alive. The camera zooms out to reveal Jim Raynor centering his view upon the world. Horace Warfield: But we've planned for all of that- Raynor looks at Warfield and turns around to confront him. Jim Raynor: You can't plan for the zerg, general. They ain't goin' to fit in to your nice, clean time table. Horace Warfield: I've led five separate invasions against the swarm. I held the line while you and your terrorist friends hid under a rock. Valerian shows up and interrupts Warfield. Valerian Mengsk: We're all aware of your victories, General. I've invited Commander Raynor here to assist us with any unforeseen contingencies. Jim Raynor: Well it sounds like you got it all figured out, junior. Valerian Mengsk: I have far too much invested in this undertaking to see it fail. Valerian walks next to an hologram projector. Valerian Mengsk: Speaking of which, you might particularly enjoy this next step. ''Valerian presses a button. Then, the face of Arcturus Mengsk appears on the projector.'' Arcturus Mengsk: Valerian! I've just received a report you've taken half the fleet! Care to explain yourself, boy? Valerian Mengsk: Father, I am about to accomplish that which you never could. Today I will defeat the Queen of Blades and secure peace throughout the Dominion. By this act the people will finally know that I am a worthy successor to you. Arcturus Mengsk: I love your gumption, son, but you're in way over your head. What makes you think you have the experience to- Raynor pushes Valerian away and walks in front of Arcturus' hologram. Jim Raynor: He ain't alone, Arcturus! Arcturus Mengsk: (surprised) Raynor. I don't know what gutter my son fished you out of, but even you've got to realize that treacherous bitch cannot be saved... And neither can you. Jim Raynor: We'll see about that. And when this is over, you and me got a score to settle. ''Raynor closes the link with Arcturus and walks away. Arcturus' hologram disappears. Valerian smiles.'' Valerian Mengsk: Everything I could have hoped for... Jim Raynor: You're playing a dangerous game here, kid. Alarm sounds. Horace Warfield: Prince Valerian, we have zerg attack waves incoming. Valerian Mengsk: Already? ''Valerian walks to the window. There he sees zerg mutalisks rising from the planet's surface and attacking Dominion ships. One battlecruiser, in an attempt to avoid the incoming zerg flyers, collides with another battlecruiser, resulting in heavy damage for both ships.'' Horace Warfield: Clear the bridge! I've got a battle to win. Valerian stares at Raynor. Jim Raynor: I'll see you boys on the ground.

Cutscene - Card to Play
''Warfield's forces are defending their position after their battlecruiser was forced to crash land on Char. A marine is firing at the incoming zerg but is killed by a Hydralisk's spike. General Warfield fills its position and fires the zerg, but soon runs out of ammunition.'' Horace Warfield: Shit! ''Warfield is attacked by mutalisks. He avoids the attack by jumping to the ground. Meanwhile, the incoming waves of zerg forces several Dominion marines to fall back.'' Marine: Fall back! We're cut off! Horace Warfield: Belay that order! Stand your ground! ''Hydralisk spikes hit the marines. At the same moment, one hydralisk unburrows under Warfield and another breaks through the trench wall. Warfield blocks the spines with this right arm, and uses the left to punch out one of the hydralisks. The other grapples with the general and is shot by Jim Raynor before it can strike a blow.'' Jim Raynor: Heard you boys needed some help. We came as fast as we could. Tychus Findlay: Ain't no time to be lyin' down on the job, General. Horace Warfield: You magnificent son of a bitch! You're the last man I expected to see! Tychus Findlay: Boys... I hate to interrupt but... the natives are gettin' restless. A incoming wave of zerglings approached Warfield's position. Horace Warfield: Thanks for the rescue... But I hope it ain't just the two of you... Jim Raynor: General. You know I've always got a card to play. Raynor's Raiders' banshees fly in and bombard the zerg, killing them. Horace Warfield: You might be a damn pirate, Raynor, but whatever happens you saved my boys today and I won't forget that. A banshee lands in the area to rescue Raynor, Tychus and Warfield. Jim Raynor: All in a day's work, General.

Conversation with Tychus
''Tychus is at the barricade blazing away at zerg and reloading, Warfield is by the laptop set-up, his arm is injured and he's in pain. The dropship is in the background with its engines idling, and there are more marines along the trench line blazing away. Mutalisks, Banshees and dropships fly overhead every half a minute or so. We can half-see zerg charging the trench line beyond the marines.'' Tychus Findlay: Lock and load, Jimmy-boy! (shots) These blasted critters just keep comin'! (shots) What we got here's the biggest turkey shoot in the galaxy! Jim Raynor: Hate to spoil all your fun, Tychus - (shots) but we gotta start pushing toward the primary hive cluster, pronto! Tychus Findlay: That's a tall order, ol' buddy! 'Tween them Nydus worms on the ground and that swarm of fliers overhead, we ain't in no position to push against anything! Jim Raynor: Yer' always an inspiration, Tychus.

Conversation with Warfield
Jim Raynor: How're you holdin' up, General? Horace Warfield: Ahh....Damn poison. I told those pansy-ass medics to lop off my arm so I could get back to the front. Even so, I'm in pretty bad shape. I've decided to hand over all command to you. Jim Raynor: I understand. I know that ain't easy for you. Horace Warfield: Easy? (chuckles) Son... I'm getting' off easy compared to what you got ahead of you. To reach the main hive, you'll have to choose... between taking out their ground reinforcements or their air support. There ain't time for both... Jim Raynor: Don't worry, General. I'll deal with the zerg. First chance you get, head back to the ship and get patched up. That's an order.

Mission Briefing
Valerian: We've secured our landing zone thanks to you, Commander. General Warfield believes an attack on the primary hive is suicide under current conditions. A diversionary attack to cripple part of the zerg defenses will give us the opportunity we need.

Tychus: Y'know, I've been thinkin'...

Raynor: 'Scares me more than the zerg...

Tychus: (unphased) We're gonna' to have to take out those Nydus worms before we can make a move on the main hive. Them zerg burstin' up under us wherever they please ain't exactly conducive to our health and well-being.

Raynor: Well, placing charges at the right spots in their Nydus network could flood the whole system with lava. What's your take, General?

Warfield: It's dangerous, but it could work. Bigger problem's still their fliers. Even if we could move our units forward, we can't provide adequate air cover while the skies are contested.

Raynor: Any suggestions?

Warfield: Intel shows eighty percent of the zerg fliers nest on an infested platform hanging in low orbit. We take that down, we'll own the air.

Tychus: Hell, if this platform's so important, why not just nuke it?

Warfield: The nests are burrowed deep into the superstructure. Surface detonations won't do it. We'd need to land a strikeforce on the platform and take it apart piece by piece. It's your call, Raynor.

SABOTAGE TUNNELS (Tychus) Lead a small strike force to collapse the nydus worm tunnels under Char. Nydus worms will not appear in the final battle with Kerrigan if you succeed.

ATTACK PLATFORM (Warfield) Destroy the orbital platform that serves as a nest for mutalisks and brood lords. Mutalisks and brood lords will not appear in the final battle with Kerrigan if you succeed.

Before Mission
Raynor: 'Long as the zerg can use the Nydus network, our whole force is under threat. I feel for our fly boys - but shuttin' down those tunnels has to be our top priority.

Warfield: That's not my assessment, but I will defer. You're the expert here... Good hunting, Commander!

Tychus: Good call, Jimmy. Let's give the zerg a lesson in how we do things Heaven's Devils style!

Adjutant: Deep scan analysis has detected three fault lines converging beneath this area. Detonation of seismic charges in all three locations will redirect lava into the adjacent caverns.

Raynor: Any intel on what we'll be facing down there?

Adjutant: Negative, Commander. The intervening rock layers prevent accurate detection of zerg bio-signatures. Caution is advised.

Tychus: We're gonna need some more boys to carry the charges, if nothing else.

Raynor: I've been in these tunnels before. The more guys we take, the riskier it gets.

Raynor: I'd rather bring a smaller, more experienced crew down there than a whole regiment.

Warfield: I might have just the men for you. Some of my best; all decorated combat veterans with lousy discipline records. You'll love 'em.

Raynor: Sounds good, General, but I got my own crew for this. 'Sides, does 'em good to get outside once in a while.

Warfield: Some squads took cover in the tunnels during the landing so you might be able to find some reinforcements down there. I'll contact you if I detect their transponders.

Raynor: Alright, you do that - but I can't guarantee anything. This ain't no rescue mission.

Use your units' abilities as often as you can. They can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

During Mission

 * Jim Raynor: Let's introduce these boys to a little terran ingenuity - the mark 12 penetrator round.
 * Tychus Findlay: Quit hoggin' all the fun, Jimmy. Lemme try out these shredder grenades...
 * Jim Raynor: The motion detector's off the scale! Swann, what say you get that turret of yours set up before we advance?
 * Rory Swann: No sooner said than done, cowboy. Just stay behind 'ole Flamin' Betty here and let her take the heat.
 * Horace Warfield: Raynor? Can you hear me?
 * Jim Raynor: I read you, General. Go ahead.
 * Horace Warfield: Some of my men are nearby. They're pinned down. Help 'em out an' they'll join you.
 * Dominion Marine: Raynor? Hot damn they sent the big guns for us!
 * Egon Stetmann: Yes -- well. What can I say?
 * Rory Swann: Jimmy, you need stuff fixed, I'm your guy. This crawlin' around in caves... that guy I ain't.
 * Jim Raynor: Swann, if I didn't know better, I'd say you're scared!
 * Tychus Findlay: Yellow. I knew it.
 * Rory Swann: It ain't that. Just... weapons, tools, they make sense to me. Caves and zerg, just ain't my cup of tea.
 * Jim Raynor: This is it. Swann, I've marked the fault line with a flare, plant one of those charges near it.
 * Rory Swann: You got it, cowboy.
 * Egon Stetmann: No life signs... She's dead, Jim!
 * Jim Raynor: Us too if we don't get the hell out of here!
 * Rory Swann: The charges are countin' down, hotshot, damn straight we gotta go! Here, Betty'll keep 'em busy!

Shatter the Sky
Raynor: We can deal with the Nydus worms when they surface, but there ain't no way we can advance without air support. We gotta' take that platform down.

Tychus: We came all the way down here just to head back into space?

Warfield: I only wish I could go with you. Give 'em hell, Raynor!

Warfield: The zerg fliers are using this old orbital platform as their base of operations.

Warfield: It's actually made up of several smaller platforms tethered together in geostationary orbit.

Warfield: The nests are too deep inside to destroy with a bombardment, but clearing the whole thing with ground forces will be costly.

Raynor: Adjutant, what's keeping that thing in orbit? Has it got power?

Adjutant: Affirmative. Thermal readings indicate intense heat coming from the platforms.

Adjutant: Core temperatures are kept stable by a series of coolant towers, still operational despite the zerg infestation.

Warfield: Perfect. There's your answer, general. We get onboard and destroy the coolant towers on each section.

Raynor: The reactors'll go critical and take care of the zerg for us.

Warfield: Excellent plan. You missed your calling, Raynor, you would have made an outstanding staff officer.

Raynor: I reckon I'm right where I'm meant to be, general. Now let's get saddled up and hit that platform.

Raynor: Kerrigan won't be givin' us a second chance.

Exploit the weaknesses of your opponents. If they lack anti-air capabilities, hit them with flyers. If they lack detection, use cloaked units.

Conversation with Tychus
Jim Raynor: Final push. You ready for this? Tychus Findlay: That I am, partner. Hell, we're gonna be the guys that kill the Queen of Blades! Genuine heroes! Ol' Mengsk might even give you a pardon! Jim Raynor: (threatening) Get one thing straight, Tychus - if Valerian's right and this artifact can turn Kerrigan human again, I'm taking her away from this place. You hear what I'm sayin'? Tychus Findlay: I hear ya', Jimmy and I know you wanna' believe she can come back. But after all the misery she's caused... well, let's just say... some folks don't deserve second chances. Jim Raynor: I'll be the judge of that.

Conversation with Warfield
Horace Warfield: All these years, Mengsk made you out to be the devil himself. But I've seen you put it on the line for men who'd otherwise be hunting you down. Jim Raynor: Your Emperor's the one 'should be brought to justice. All I ever wanted was for folks to live free. Horace Warfield: Charging into battle with a stranger - taking enemy fire, holding the line shoulder to shoulder - that's the great equalizer of war. It's an honor to fight at your side. Jim Raynor: I sure do appreciate that, General.

UNN News Report
News ticker text: +++ Dominion Security: Raynor's rebellion quashed +++ Prince Valerian still missing +++ Kyla Velassi discovered hiding in an animal enclosure at the Korhal zoo +++ This is UNN news with Kate Lockwell +++ Kate Lockwell: Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a sad day for us here at UNN. I regret to inform you that last night Donny Vermillion had himself committed to the Dominion Mental Health Center here on Korhal. While the nature of his abrupt mental breakdown remains unknown, we do know that he was clad only in his socks and rumored to be in possession of Emperor Mengsk's manifesto and a pound of peanut butter. We wish you all the best, Donny, and hope for your speedy recovery. In the meantime, I'll be taking over as chief anchor here at UNN. For UNN, I'm Kate Lockwell. Over the UNN logo. Kate Lockwell: Woohoo! Yes! Woo!

Briefing
Valerian Mengsk: It seems my faith in your abilities has been vindicated, Commander Raynor. Now the final blow must be struck. Use the artifact to neutralize the Queen of Blades and bring this bloodshed to an end. Horace Warfield: The engineer corps is moving the Xel'Naga artifact to the base of the primary hive cluster. We'll entrench the last of our defenses all around it. Unfortunately, it's going to take some time to charge up the device for a strike against the Queen of Blades. Intel provided by the Moebius Foundation suggests that the zerg will be attracted by the artifact's pulse-emanations. Once it's activated, all nearby zerg will go into a frenzy trying to reach it. Jim Raynor: There's no way we can beat a sustained zerg attack with what we've got left. Horace Warfield: The artifact itself may help with that. According to intel it can discharge what they're calling an 'energy nova' that should kill any zerg within its radius. A computer demonstration of the energy nova is carried out. Tychus Findlay: (impressed) Whoa! Horace Warfield: It takes time to recharge after each use, otherwise this'd be easy. You'll have to activate the energy nova manually. Fortunately, it pulses on a sub-sonic frequency, so we'll be immune to its effects. Jim Raynor: Recharge or no I'll take all the help we can get right now, General. Remember - Kerrigan's still out there waiting for us. Tychus Findlay: How could we forget?

Introduction
Infested Kerrigan: You've brought me the Xel'Naga artifact - It was good of you to save me the trouble of finding it for myself. Kerrigan sends her zerg to attack the artifact. Adjutant: Warning. Large zerg force incoming. Matt Horner: We're not ready for this many. We'll have to use the artifact. The artifact is used, discharging an energy nova which kills all zerg within its radius. Infested Kerrigan: An impressive defense - but not nearly impressive enough. My forces are without number, and yours are dwindling by the minute. This can only end one way.

Cutscene - The Showdown
thumb|300px|right|Cinematic. ''A team of marines enter the Queen of Blades' main hive. There they find a deinfested Sarah Kerrigan lying on the ground. Jim Raynor grabs her.'' Jim Raynor: Sarah... Tychus Findlay approaches Raynor from behind. Tychus Findlay: You readin' all this? Arcturus Mengsk: (over the radio) You have your orders, Mr. Findlay. Carry them out. Findlay aims at Kerrigan's head with his gun. Jim Raynor: Tychus... what have you done? Tychus Findlay: I made a deal with the devil, Jimmy. She dies. I go free. ''Findlay's heads-up display turns red, showing the countdown to his suit killing him. Raynor looks at Kerrigan.'' Jim Raynor: We all got our choices to make... Tychus Findlay: Damn shame... ''Findlay fires at Kerrigan. Raynor stops the bullet with his armor, then fires at Findlay with his revolver, killing him. The screen turn black.'' Sarah Kerrigan: Jim? Jim Raynor: It's okay. I gotcha. ''The screen turns on to see Raynor holding Kerrigan in his arms. Raynor walks away with her through the ruined wastelands of Char, as the Dominion fleet stills battles the zerg in the sky.''

Epilogue
''The zerg invasion has been stopped, and the Queen of Blades has been restored to her original human form of Sarah Kerrigan. But the victory has come at a heavy cost: Tychus Findlay is dead, and Arcturus Mengsk remains secure on his throne.''

Discover Kerrigan's fate and the fate of the zerg in Heart of the Swarm, the next chapter in the StarCraft II trilogy.

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