StarCraft unit quotations

The following are a list of unit quotations in StarCraft I.

Unit Quotations
These quotations may be heard by clicking units in-game.

Artanis
Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * I am ready.
 * Direct my wrath.
 * Yes, Executor.
 * State your will.
 * Explain this odd behavior...
 * Stop poking me! ( quote of an orc grunt from warcraft two could be a tie to his next quote)
 * What do I look like, an Orc?
 * This is not Warcraft in space! (Reference to "Starcraft is like Warcraft in space.")
 * It's much more sophisticated.
 * I know it's not 3-D!!
 * For Aiur...
 * Consider it done.
 * Indeed...
 * I concur.

Fenix
Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Executor?
 * Your command?
 * What would you ask of me?
 * I hunger for battle...
 * I fear no enemy!
 * For the Khala is my strength!
 * I fear not death.
 * For our strength is eternal.
 * For Aiur!
 * Immediately!
 * Nach nagalas.
 * As you will!

Tassadar
Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Yes, Executor?
 * I hear you.
 * How may I help?
 * Your will?
 * Speak quickly, Executor!
 * I don't have time for games!
 * I was Executor long before you!
 * So do not try my patience!
 * Of course.
 * It shall be done.
 * For Adun!
 * Terrie Khala!

Zeratul
Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Hmm?
 * You address me?
 * Your orders, Templar?
 * Khas Naradahk!!
 * You have persecuted us for generations...
 * ...and now you beg us to aid you?
 * We will do what we must...
 * ...but we do it for Aiur, not you...
 * I do this for Aiur.
 * So be it.
 * It will be done.
 * En Taro Adun!

Protoss Advisor

 * Upgrade complete.
 * Research complete.
 * We are under attack!
 * Your warriors have engaged the enemy.
 * Nuclear launch detected.
 * You've not enough minerals.
 * You require more Vespene Gas.
 * You must construct additional Pylons.
 * Not enough energy.

Arbiter
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Warp fields stabilized.
 * We feel your presence.
 * Ju'ros? (Possibly a reference to Star Trek: The Next Generation Klingon House Duras.)
 * Dunad'wynn.
 * We are vigilant.
 * We sense a soul in search of answers. (Reference to another Blizzard game, Diablo.)
 * Do you seek knowledge of time travel? ''(Thought by some to be from the film Donnie Darko, although StarCraft was released years before this film was released)
 * We'll take that as a yes.
 * And now for your first lesson. (creepy laughing)
 * (rapid backwards replay of the previous lines) Do you seek knowledge of time travel?
 * Nihn'kas Neehn.
 * J'tokoh Zohl.
 * Gou'ron. (Possibly a reference to Star Trek: The Next Generation character Gowron.)
 * Typical uz'hul (possibly 'typical of us all')

Archon
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * The merging is complete.
 * We burn...
 * We need focus...
 * Thorasoh'cahp!
 * Power overwhelming! (Also the god mode cheat)
 * It all looks so different on this side. (Reference to the movie Contact)
 * Break on through! (References to "Break on Through" by The Doors)
 * It's beautiful... (Raiders of the Lost Ark, when the "priest" is gazing upon the face of God and then promptly dies)
 * They should've sent a poet. (Also from the film Contact)
 * Destroy...
 * Annihilate...
 * Obliterate...
 * Eradicate...

Carrier
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Carrier has arrived.
 * Instructions.
 * Your command?
 * Loh'Klahs? (Possibly 'Locus?')
 * Ischk'nu?
 * Our enemies are legion!
 * And still you procrastinate!
 * Command, or you will be relieved!
 * This is not an idle threat!
 * Commencing.
 * Kokal'tulah!
 * Gau'ju!
 * Affirmative.

Corsair
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * It is a good day to die. (Originally from Star Trek, also the cheat code for invincibility in Warcraft II)
 * Ready for battle.
 * May I be of service?
 * I stand ready.
 * Let us attack!
 * Look at all the pretty lights!
 * I wonder what this button does. (beep, followed by sirens)
 * (siren blaring steadilly) I think this was a BIG mistake.
 * (radio playing in background)(singing badly) When the moon... is in the seventh house...
 * (radio playing in background)(singing badly still) And Jupiter... is... umm... (Both references to the song Age of Aquarius)
 * (radio playing in background, followed by mysterious flare) Zefram Cochrane, is that you? (From Star Trek VIII)
 * (radio playing in background) What did you do to your hair? (Reference to Jimmy the Hand from Raymond E. Feist's 'Magician' )
 * Excellent...
 * Adun, Toridas!
 * Haha! At last!
 * I thought you'd see it my way.

Dark Archon
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * We are as one...
 * Must have energy...
 * We hear you...
 * Thoughts in chaos...
 * Must feed...
 * Must consume...
 * Or oblivion will take us...
 * Adun, save me...!
 * Darkness overpowering...
 * Will go...
 * Oblivion awaits... (Later referenced in Warcraft 3 The Frozen Throne. Spoken by Anub'Arak - campaign hero)
 * We move...
 * (ghostly moan)

Dark Templar
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Adun Toridas.
 * Yes?
 * Zerashk Gulida.
 * I'm waiting...
 * Neraz Gulio.
 * Your taunts are ill-advised, Templar.
 * Do not provoke me to violence.
 * You could no more evade my wrath...
 * ...than you could your own shadow.
 * For Aiur.
 * Ner'Mah.
 * So be it.
 * Very well.

Dragoon
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * I have returned.
 * Receiving.
 * Awaiting instructions.
 * Transmit.
 * Input command.
 * Galahoslos?
 * Za Khaladas.
 * Make use of me.
 * I am needed?
 * Unauthorized transmission.
 * Incorrect protocol.
 * (warning beep) Drop your weapon! You have 15 seconds to comply. (Originally from the film RoboCop)
 * Five... Four... Three. Two. One! (fires Phase Disruptor)
 * Confirmed.
 * Initiating.
 * Lok pii.
 * Metonah.
 * Commencing.
 * Nagat Zuul.
 * For vengeance.

High Templar
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Khassar'Detemplari...
 * Your thoughts...?
 * Zerah'hah...
 * I heed thy call.
 * State thy bidding.
 * Your thoughts betray you. (Reference to Darth Vader from the film Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
 * I see you have an appetite for destruction.(reference to the Guns 'n' Roses album)
 * And you have learned to use your illusion. (Reference to the Guns'n'Roses albums "Appetite for Destruction" and "Use Your Illusion")
 * But I find your lack of control disturbing. (Reference to the film Star Wars: A New Hope)
 * You think as I do.
 * It shall be done.
 * My path is set.
 * Zzz'togh.

Observer
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Beep boop static beep boop
 * boop beep bepp boop beep (dissipating)
 * beep beep boop beep beep static
 * (static)(voice of Adria) I sense a soul in search of answers. (reference quote from the Blizzard game Diablo'')
 * (static)(Voice of Grizwold) That sounds like a... a HUGE, GARGANTUAN, SWOLLEN, BLOATED MUSHROOM! (reference quote from the Blizzard game Diablo'')
 * (static)(voice of Neil Armstrong) One small step for man, one giant- (harsh static)(voice of Orc Grunt) STOP POKING MEEEE! (reference quote from the Blizzard game Warcraft'')
 * (static)(radio music playing, announcer speaks) In the age of chaos, two factions battle for dominance. (reference quote from the intro cinematic to Warcraft and the hidden song in Warcraft II'')
 * (static)(German adverstisement for Warcraft II and its expansion set)
 * (bleeping)

Scout
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Teleport successful.
 * Awaiting command.
 * Standing by.
 * Contact.
 * Joh'giiv?
 * (distorted) Signal unstable...
 * (very distorted) Psionic link, dissipating.
 * Adjusting neural transmission.
 * (rapid garbled speech)
 * (distortion dies out) Reengaged.
 * Chaos.
 * Koh'koh rii.
 * Locus acknowledged.
 * It will be done.

Zealot
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * My life for Aiur!
 * What battle calls?
 * Issah'tu!
 * I long for combat!
 * Gee'hous!
 * En Taro Adun!
 * All for the Empire. (possible reference to the Empire in Star Wars)
 * Doom to all who threaten the homeworld!
 * Gau'gurah!
 * Khas I serve! (Alluding to the Protoss instigator for social change)
 * Honor guide me!
 * For Adun!

Edmund Duke
(Siege Tank and Norad II (Battlecruiser))

Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * WHAT?!
 * Well?!
 * I haven't got all day...
 * Make up your mind...
 * Been a General for fifteen years...
 * Now I'm taking orders from a pup...
 * This Korhal outfit's a mess.
 * Y'all need some good ol' fashioned discipline.
 * ...That's what you need.
 * 'Bout time.
 * Decisive action.
 * Should work...
 * Alright then...

Samir Duran
(Ghost)

Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * How can I be of service?
 * What do you need?
 * I'm here.
 * Yes captain? (replaced by "Cerebrate!" in the Zerg version)
 * Is there a problem?
 * (laughs) I like your style, friend. (Although in the Zerg version he does not laugh)
 * But I think you're getting a little too familiar.
 * I don't believe we've met.
 * I am Duran. ... Who are you?
 * I told you my name. It's Duran, Duran! (Reference to the 80s pop group, Duran Duran)
 * What's so funny?
 * Please, please! Tell me now. (Reference to Duran Duran's song, "Is There Something I Should Know?"; strange blunt hammering noises exist in the background of the Terran version of this line)
 * Is there something I should know? (Again a reference to "Is There Something I Should Know?")
 * I'll take care of it.
 * Right away.
 * You got it.
 * Of course.

Sarah Kerrigan
(Ghost)

Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Lieutenant Kerrigan reporting.
 * What now...
 * I'm waitin' on you!
 * I'm ready.
 * Easily amused, huh?
 * Doesn't take a telepath to know what you're thinkin'.
 * You get off on annoying people, don't you?
 * You may have time to play games...
 * ...but I've got a job to do.
 * I gotcha.
 * Thinkin' the same thing.
 * It'd be a pleasure.
 * I read ya. (chuckle)

James Raynor
(Vulture, Marine and Hyperion (Battlecruiser))

Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Raynor here.
 * This is Jimmy.
 * Aaany time you're ready.
 * Go ahead commander.
 * Hey! Quit it!
 * What's your problem, man?
 * Look, commander, do you mind?
 * I knew I should've stayed in bed this morning. (suspiciously close to "Arnold"'s catchphrase, "I knew I should have stayed home today,"(Magic Schoolbus) although, this is probably unintentional)
 * Sounds fun.
 * Riiight on.
 * This should be good.
 * Oh yeeaaahh...

Terran Adjutant

 * (high beep) Upgrade complete.
 * (high beep) Research complete.
 * (high beep) Nuclear missile ready.
 * (high beep) Add-on complete.
 * (high beep) Base is under attack.
 * (high beep) Your forces are under attack.
 * (high beep) Nuclear launch detected.
 * (mid error beep) Not enough minerals.
 * (low error beep) Insufficient Vespene Gas.
 * (mid error beep) Additional Supply Depots required.
 * (mid error beep) Not enough energy.
 * (mid error beep) Landing sequence interrupted.
 * (mid error beep) Unacceptable landing zone.
 * (high beep) Abandoning auxiliary structure.

Battlecruiser
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Battlecruiser operational.
 * All crews reporting.
 * Receiving transmission.
 * Good day, commander.
 * Hailing frequencies open. (Commander Nyota Uhura, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
 * Identify yourself.
 * Shields up, weapons online.
 * ...Not equipped with shields? ...Well then, buckle up! (probably a reference to Star Trek: Generations and the lack of shields on Enterprise B maiden voyage)
 * We are getting way behind schedule.
 * I really have to go, Number One. (reference to Star Trek)
 * Make it happen. (Take-off of "Make it so" by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation)
 * Set a course.
 * Take it slow. (could also be "Make it so", referencing Captain Picard again; undetermined due to poor sound quality)
 * Engage! (again, Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation)

Note: It can be debated that the "number one" line is actually in reference to using the lavatories; which for all intents and purposes would probably be more humorous.

Note: The voice of the Battlecruiser is homage to Admiral Gloval from the anime Robotech. Just as the Yamoto cannon it fires is homage to the anime "Space Battleship Yamoto."

Civilian
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Hey, how'd I get here? (Civilians cannot be built in the game engine without modifications.)
 * Hey there!
 * How y'all doing?
 * What's up?
 * Howdy!
 * I wanna be all I can be...
 * I'll tell what, I think I'll join up!!
 * I'm a little claustrophobic though...
 * Hope they don't put me in any tight spaces. (reference the SCV)
 * Ah, what the hell. I need that college money.
 * Sure thing!
 * All right!
 * No sweat!
 * Yep!"
 * I'm goin'!

Dropship
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Can I take your order?
 * Go ahead HQ.
 * I'm listenin'.
 * Destination?
 * Input coordinates.
 * When removing your overhead luggage, please be careful.
 * In case of a water landing, you may be used as a flotation device.
 * To hurl chunks, please use the vomit bag in front of you.
 * Please keep your arms and legs inside until this ride comes to a full and complete stop.
 * In the pipe, five by five. (Originally from the film Aliens)
 * Hang on, we're in for some chop. (Originally from the film Aliens)
 * In transit HQ.
 * Buckle up.
 * Strap yourselves in boys.
 * I copy that.

Firebat
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Need a light?
 * Fire it up!
 * Yes?
 * You got my attention.
 * Wanna turn up the heat?
 * Is something burning?
 * (short fire burst) Haha, That's what I thought.
 * I love the smell of napalm. (Reference to Apocalypse Now)
 * Nothin' like a good smoke.
 * You tryin' to get invited to my next barbecue?
 * Got any questions about propane?
 * Or... propane accessories? (Originally from King of the Hill)
 * Naturally.
 * Slammin'!
 * You got it.
 * Let's burn.

Ghost
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Somebody call for an exterminator?
 * Ghost reportin'.
 * I'm here.
 * Finally.
 * Call the shot.
 * You called down the thunder... (possible reference to the 1993 western Tombstone)
 * ...now reap the whirlwind! (From Young Guns, or a reference to first line of the Biblical verse Hosea 8:7)
 * (breathing faster) Keep it up! I dare ya!
 * I'm about t' overload my aggression inhibitors!
 * I hear that.
 * I'm gone.
 * Never know what hit 'em.
 * I'm all over it.
 * You got it.

Goliath
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Goliath online.
 * Go ahead TACCOM (Theater Army Communications Command).
 * Comm-link online.
 * (beebeep) Channel open.
 * Systems functional.
 * MilSpec ED-209 on. (ED-209, Robocop)
 * (low triple beep) Checklist protocol, initiated.
 * Running level one diagnostic.
 * (strange beep) U.S.D.A. Selected (United States Department of Agriculture)
 * (strange beep) F.D.I.C. Approved (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
 * (beebeebeep) Checklist completed... S.O.B. (Son Of a Bitch)
 * Acknowledged H.Q.
 * (high beep) Nav-comm locked.
 * Confirmed.
 * Target designated.

Marine
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * You wanna piece of me, boy?
 * Commander?
 * Standin' by.
 * Checked up and good to go.
 * Gimme something to shoot!
 * We gotta move!
 * Are you gonna give me orders?
 * Oh my god, he's whacked!
 * I vote we frag this commander.
 * How do I get out of this chickenshit outfit? (Originally from the film Aliens and the book A Rumor of War)
 * If it weren't for these damn neural implants, you'd be a smoking crater by now!
 * Go go go!
 * Let's move!
 * Outstanding!
 * Rock & Roll! (Military slang for firing a weapon fully-automatically)

Medic
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Prepped and ready.
 * Need medical attention?
 * Did someone page me?
 * State the nature of your medical emergency. (Originally from the EMH in Star Trek: Voyager)
 * (playful voice) Where does it hurt?
 * I've already checked you out commander.
 * You want another physical?
 * Turn your head and cough.
 * Ready for your sponge-bath?
 * His EKG is flatlining! Give me a defib stat!
 * CLEAR! (zap!)
 * He's dead Jim. (Originally from the series Star Trek: The Original Series)
 * Right away.
 * Stat!
 * I'm on the job!
 * On my way!

Science Vessel
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * (bling) Explorer reporting.
 * Ah, greetings command.
 * Transmit orders.
 * (bling) Receiving, headquarters.
 * (bling) We have you on visual.
 * I like the cut of your jib. (Reference of Montgomery Burns from The Simpsons Halloween Episode "Devil and Homer Simpson")
 * E equals MC... D'oh, let me get my notepad. (D'oh has a lasting "o" sound)
 * Hmm... Fusion eh? I'll have to remember that. (In reference of Montgomery Burns from The Simpsons)
 * (monkeys screeching in background) What the- Who set all these lab monkeys free?!
 * (monkeys still screeching, hiss starts) (voice rises in pitch) I think we may have a gas leak!
 * (alarm blaring) Do any of you fools know how to shut off this infernal contraption?
 * (alarm noise dying out) Ah... (breathing heavily) The ship... Out of danger? (Captain Spock, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
 * "Excellent!" (Monty Burns style)
 * "Commencing!"
 * "Affirmative sir"
 * "Let's roll!" (Also from The Simpsons)

SCV
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order Unable to Build Construction Complete
 * SCV good to go, sir.
 * Yes sir?
 * Orders, cap'n?
 * I read you.
 * Reportin' for duty.
 * Come again, Cap'n?
 * I'm not readin' you clearly.
 * You ain't from around here, are you?
 * I can't believe they put me in one of these things!
 * And now I gotta put up with this too?
 * I told 'em I was claustrophobic, I gotta get outta here!
 * I'm locked in here tighter than a frog's butt in a watermelon seed fight.
 * Affirmative.
 * Roger that.
 * Right away sir.
 * Orders received.
 * I can't build it. Somethin's in the way.
 * I can't build there.
 * Job's finished.

Siege Tank
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Ready to roll out!
 * Yes sir?!
 * Destination?!
 * I-dentify target!
 * Orders, SIR!
 * (hums Ride of the Valkyries by Wagner in reference to the film Apocalypse Now)
 * I'm about to drop the hammer...
 * ...and dispense some indiscriminate justice!
 * What IS your major malfunction? (Originally from the film Full Metal Jacket)
 * Move it!
 * Pro-ceedin'!
 * De-lighted to SIR!
 * Ab-so-lutely!

Valkyrie
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Valkyrie, prepared.
 * Need something destroyed?
 * I am eager to help.
 * Don't keep me waiting.
 * Achtung! (German for attention)
 * This is very interesting... But stupid. (Arte Johnson, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In)
 * I have ways of blowing things up...
 * You're being very naughty.
 * Who's your mommy?
 * Blucher! (Originally from the film Young Frankenstein)
 * (horse winnies) (Originally from the film Young Frankenstein, happening always after any character saying the word Blucher)
 * Of course, my dear.
 * Perfect!
 * It's show time!
 * Jawohl! (German for yes, sir)

Vulture
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * (Bike engine starts up) Alright! Bring it on!
 * Whadda you want?!
 * Yeah?
 * I read ya... Sir...
 * Somethin' on yo' mind?
 * Somethin' you wanted?!
 * I don't have time to f%#$ around!
 * You keep pushin' me boy...
 * ...and I'll scrap YOU along with the aliens!
 * What the hell do you want?
 * Yeah I'm goin!
 * I dig.
 * No problem.
 * Oh... Is that it?

Wraith
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Wraith awaiting launch orders.
 * Go ahead command.
 * Transmit coordinates.
 * Standing by.
 * Reporting in.
 * Last transmission... breakin' up... come back.
 * I'm just curious, why am I so good?
 * I gotta get me one of these. (Originally from the film Independence Day)
 * You know who the best star fighter in the fleet is? (Possibly from the film The Right Stuff)
 * Yours truly.
 * Everybody's gotta die sometime, Red. (Originally from the film "Platoon"}
 * I am invincible, that's right. (From 007 Golden Eye)
 * Coordinates received.
 * Attack formation.
 * Roger.
 * Vector, locked in.

Infested Kerrigan
Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Yes? (This was "Yes, Cerebrate?" in the original, pre-Brood War version)
 * (harsh growl)
 * What is it now??
 * I'm listening...
 * You begin to annoy me, Cerebrate.
 * But don't think that I need you.
 * Should you become be a nuisance...
 * I'll kill you myself.
 * Hmm...
 * A bold move.
 * On my way...
 * Alright!

StarCraft Zerg Units

 * Only Infested Terrans, Cerebrates, Infested Kerrigan and the Overmind use human language to converse.


 * After the process of morphing a unit is complete (unit constructed), there is a slimy noise indicating that a unit just hatched.


 * Each Zerg unit grunts in different ways and makes different noises when selected.


 * Drones emit a mechanical-sounding whine.
 * Zerglings make a clicking sound. When they snarl, the clicking sound is mixed with the noise. When pestered long enough, they will roar an audible "Stop!"

Hydralisk
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Erreahh
 * Hoah?
 * (growl)
 * (Scary noises)
 * Vow!
 * Rye!
 * (growl)


 * Lurkers give deep roars. They also laugh when clicked multiple times.
 * Mutalisks make a screaming sort of noise.

Overlord
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Berrgh!
 * Rah-hai!
 * Aerhai!
 * Eorgh?
 * Meeree?
 * (Grunt)
 * Yargh!
 * Erogh!
 * Ahhh-heardee!


 * Scourges make a high-pitched screech.
 * Guardians, Devourers and Queens give deep, low roars.
 * Defilers make low snarls. When clicked multiple times, two of the snarls resemble "Hey!" and "You there!"
 * Broodlings make an impatient sneering shouts.
 * Ultralisks also give low roars.


 * When selected, units tend to sound as if they are asking what orders they are given. This is because they make sounds that are higher in pitch at the end, sounding like human questions. When given an order the unit grunts in a way that sounds like confirmation.
 * Note: One could argue that a Hydralisk hisses "what? ...Oh!" when selected over and over

Zerg Overmind

 * Evolution complete.
 * The Hive Cluster is under attack.
 * Our forces are under attack.
 * Nuclear launch detected.
 * We require more minerals.
 * We require more Vespene Gas.
 * Spawn more Overlords.
 * Not enough energy.

Infested Terran
Constructed Selected Selected Several Times Confirming Given Order
 * Live for the Swarm!
 * Ready to kill.
 * Prepared to die...
 * Let me serve.
 * Sacrifice me...
 * I am wretched...
 * ...But I am strong!
 * I am the future...
 * I am Zerg! (possibly a reference to the Borg in Star Trek. 'I am Borg!')
 * Yes...
 * Immediately...
 * Gladly...
 * For the Overmind...