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{{Quote|The Overmind is dead. Now each species must develop all new weapons of war to ensure its survival. Rising from the ashes of defeat, Kerrigan–Queen of Blades–hopes to reunite the Zerg Broods and claim the war-torn Sector as her own... to oppose her will be the ultimate test of power.||StarCraft: Brood War}}
 
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[[Battle of Bhekar Ro]]
 
[[Battle of Bhekar Ro]]
 
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[[Shakuras]]
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[[Daggoth's Renegade Zerg]] captured by the [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]], later its forces incorporated into [[Kerrigan's Swarm]], which achieved a strategic victory<Br/>
 
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*[[Protoss]] relocate to [[Shakuras]]
Defeat of the [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]]<br/>
 
[[Terran Dominion]] conquered by the UED fleet, later freed but devastated by Kerrigan's Swarm<br/>
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*[[Terran Dominion]] suffers heavy losses
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*[[UED Expeditionary Fleet]] destroyed completely
Defeat of [[Raynor's Raiders]]<br/>
 
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|battles=*[[Battle of Shakuras (Countdown)|Activation of the Temple on Shakuras]]
Defeat of [[Fenix]]'s Protoss Refugees
 
|battles=[[Battle of Shakuras (Countdown)|Activation of the Temple]]<br/>
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*[[Battle of Korhal (Assault on Korhal)|Battle of Korhal]]
[[Invasion of Char (To Chain the Beast)|UED Invasion of Char]]<br/>
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*[[Siege of Augustgrad (Emperor's Fall)|UED siege of Augustgrad]]
[[Battle of Char (To Slay the Beast)|Destruction of the Overmind]]<br/>
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*[[Invasion of Char (To Chain the Beast)|UED invasion of Char]]
[[Battle of Char Aleph (Omega)|Battle of Char Aleph]]<br/>
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*[[Battle of the Second Overmind (To Slay the Beast)|Destruction of the Second Overmind]]
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*[[Battle over Char (Omega)|Battle over Char]]
 
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|side1={{FlagKhalai}} [[Protoss Empire]] remnant/survivors {{dagger}}
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{{FlagDominion}} [[Terran Dominion]]<br/>
 
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{{FlagNerazim}} [[Nerazim|Dark templar tribes]]
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{{FlagUmoja}} [[Umojan Protectorate]]
 
{{FlagUmoja}} [[Umojan Protectorate]]
|side2={{FlagOvermind}} [[Daggoth's Renegade Zerg]] {{WhiteFlag}}
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|side3={{FlagOvermind}} [[Daggoth's Renegade Swarm]] {{dagger}}
|side3={{FlagKerrigan}} [[Kerrigan's Swarm]]
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|side4={{FlagKerrigan}} [[Kerrigan's Swarm]]
|side4={{FlagUED}} [[United Earth Directorate]]<br/>
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|side5={{FlagUED}} [[United Earth Directorate]]<br>
{{FlagConfederacy}} [[Terran Confederacy|Confederacy]] remnants<br/>
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{{FlagConfederacy}} [[Confederate Resistance Forces]]<br>
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{{FlagKelMorianCombine}} [[Kel-Morian Combine]]
 
{{FlagKelMorianCombine}} [[Kel-Morian Combine]]
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|commanders1={{FlagKhalai}} [[Praetor]] [[Artanis]]<br>
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{{FlagKhalai}} [[Executor (Episode IV)|Unnamed Executor]]<br>
|commanders1={{FlagProtoss}} [[Zeratul]]<br/>
 
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{{FlagKhalai}} [[Judicator Caste|Judicator]] [[Aldaris]] {{dagger}}
{{FlagProtoss}} [[Artanis]]
 
 
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{{FlagRaynorsRaiders}} [[Jim Raynor]]<br/>
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{{FlagNerazim}} Dark [[Prelate]] [[Zeratul]]<br>
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{{FlagNerazim}} [[Matriarch]] [[Raszagal]] {{WhiteFlag}} {{dagger}}
{{FlagProtoss}} [[Fenix]]{{dagger}} (Protoss Refugees)
 
 
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{{FlagDominion}} [[Arcturus Mengsk]]<br/>
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{{FlagRaynorsRaiders}} Commander [[Jim Raynor]]<br>
{{FlagDominion}} [[Edmund Duke]]{{dagger}}
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{{FlagKhalai}} [[Praetor]] [[Fenix]] {{dagger}}
|commanders2={{FlagOvermind}} [[Second Overmind]]{{dagger}}<Br/>
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|commanders2={{FlagDominion}} [[Emperor of the Terran Dominion|Emperor]] [[Arcturus Mengsk]]<br>
{{FlagOvermind}} [[Daggoth]]{{dagger}}
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{{FlagDominion}} General [[Edmund Duke]] {{dagger}}<br>
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{{FlagDominion}} General [[Horace Warfield]]<ref name="CastWarfield">[[Blizzard Entertainment]]. 2010-11-12. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/hero/horace-warfield Cast of Characters: Horace Warfield]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2010-11-13.</ref>
|commanders3={{FlagKerrigan}} [[Infested Kerrigan]]<Br/>
 
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|commanders3={{FlagOvermind}} [[Second Overmind]] {{WhiteFlag}} {{dagger}}<br>
[[Samir Duran]]<Br/>
 
[[Raszagal]] (enslaved){{dagger}}
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{{FlagOvermind}} [[Daggoth]] {{dagger}}
|commanders4={{FlagUED}} [[Gerard DuGalle]]{{dagger}}<Br/>
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|commanders4={{FlagKerrigan}} [[Sarah Kerrigan]]<br>
{{FlagUED}} [[Alexei Stukov]]{{dagger}}<br/>
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{{FlagKerrigan}} [[Samir Duran]]<br>
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{{FlagKerrigan}} [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|Unnamed Cerebrate]]
{{FlagConfederacy}} [[Angelina Emillian]]{{dagger}}<br/>
 
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|commanders5={{FlagUEDExpeditionaryFleet}} Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]] {{dagger}}<br>
{{FlagConfederacy}} [[Samir Duran]] (defected)
 
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{{FlagUEDExpeditionaryFleet}} Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]] {{dagger}}<br>
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{{FlagUEDExpeditionaryFleet}} [[Captain (Episode V)|Unnamed Captain]]<br>
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{{FlagConfederacy}} Captain [[Angelina Emillian]] {{dagger}}<br>
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[[Khalai Refugees|Khalai survivors]] from [[Aiur]]
 
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{{FlagRaynorsRaiders}} [[Raynor's Raiders]]<br/>
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[[Raynor's Raiders]]<br>
{{FlagProtoss}} [[Fenix]]'s Protoss Refugees
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[[Fenix]]'s [[Khalai Refugees|protoss refugees]]
 
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[[Dominion Armed Forces]]
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[[Dominion Fleet|Dominion Navy]]
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[[Umojan Protectorate|Umojan Armed Forces]]
|forces3={{FlagKerrigan}} Kerrigan's Swarm
 
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|forces3=Rogue [[zerg]] [[Zerg Brood|broods]]
|forces4={{FlagUED}} [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]]
 
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|forces5={{FlagUEDExpeditionaryFleet}} [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]] {{dagger}}<br>
:[[Cronus Wing]]
 
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[[UED Slave Broods]] (after the [[Invasion of Char (To Chain the Beast)|UED takeover of the Overmind]]) {{dagger}}<br>
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Conscripted forces
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[[Kel-Morian Combine|Kel-Morian Armed Forces]]
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|casual1=Heavy; many fleets and armies decimated as a result of the conflict
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|casual2=Heavy; reduced to a small fraction of its initial strength
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|casual3=Mostly destroyed or incorporated into [[Kerrigan's Swarm]]
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|casual4=Significant losses of minions, yet quickly recoverable
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|casual5=Devastating; destroyed as an effective and united fighting force
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The '''Brood War''' (also known as the '''Galactic War for Domination''' in [[United Earth Directorate|UED]] circles)<ref name="SC:BW_CineUEDVictory">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode V#UED Victory Report|UED Victory Report]] (in [[English]]). 1998.</ref> was a [[zerg]] civil war fought between [[Sarah Kerrigan]] and [[Daggoth]], both of whom sought to succeed the [[Overmind]]. Various [[protoss]] and [[terran]] factions were likewise drawn into the conflict, in part spurred by a simultaneous invasion by the [[United Earth Directorate]].
The '''Brood War''' was a civil war between [[zerg]] factions, [[Daggoth's Renegade Swarm|one]] led by [[Daggoth]] and the [[Second Overmind]], and one led by [[Infested Kerrigan]], the latter manipulating the [[protoss]] in order to get an advantage against the former.
 
 
The civil war was interrupted by an invasion of the [[United Earth Directorate]] which defeated the [[Terran Dominion]] and captured the Second Overmind. Kerrigan struck alliances with other powers in the sector to defeat the combined UED/zerg forces.
 
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
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The death of the [[Overmind]] left [[Daggoth]] in command of the [[cerebrate]]s, several of whom merged into a new [[Second Overmind|Overmind]] on [[Char]]. It was unable to control the [[Zerg]] Swarm in its infant stages, so Daggoth maintained control over most of the [[brood]]s while it matured.<ref>'''[[Sarah Kerrigan]]:''' "Apparently, many of the renegade [[Cerebrate]]s, commanded by [[Daggoth]], have merged into a new [[Second Overmind|Overmind]]. Fortunately, the creature is still in its infant stages. It can't control the Swarm yet, but Daggoth and the others still have control over most of the [[Brood]]s." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Quest for Uraj]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
===Protoss===
 
Approximately one thousand years before the Brood War, the [[Protoss Conclave]], led by [[Kortanul]], led a [[Discord|campaign]] against a band of [[Dark Templar|rogues]], the ancestors of the [[Dark Templar]]. They failed to destroy them, however, instead banishing them from [[Aiur]].<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2">Golden, Christie (November 27, 2007). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Shadow Hunters|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #2: Shadow Hunters]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7126-8.</ref> Eventually a legacy of intolerance against the Dark Templar developed among the [[Khalai]].<ref name="SC1Man"/>
 
   
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Seeking to prevent the Overmind from reaching maturity,<ref>'''Kerrigan:''' "Look, I don't need to tell you all what might happen if that thing reaches maturity. I can guarantee you that should it awaken, it'll take full control of me just like it did before. I don't want that to happen, and I'm pretty sure you don't want it to happen either." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Quest for Uraj]] (in English). 1998.</ref> [[Sarah Kerrigan]] mentally enslaved [[Matriarch]] [[Raszagal]].<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. 2010-7-27. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/hero/zeratul Cast of Characters: Zeratul]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2010-7-27.</ref>
The Dark Templar lived a nomadic life, quickly encountering the moon of [[Ehlna]]. There they established the [[Alys'aril]], a center where they kept memories within [[khaydarin crystal]]s.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3">Golden, Christie (June 30, 2009). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Twilight|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #3: Twilight]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7129-9.</ref>
 
   
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===The Ashes of Aiur===
The Dark Templar eventually traveled to the world of [[Shakuras]] and came to be ruled by Matriarch [[Raszagal]], one of the few Dark Templar old enough to clearly remember Aiur.<ref name="SC:BW_Man">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref> A small number of Dark Templar remained behind on Ehlna to tend the memory crystals.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3"/>
 
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{{main|Fall of Aiur}}
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During their invasion of [[Aiur]], the zerg had destroyed the [[Great Fleet]] and eradicated the [[Conclave]]<ref>'''[[Aldaris]]:''' "Without the [[Conclave]] to lead us, or the protection of our [[great fleet]]s, it seems we must fend for ourselves." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Escape from Aiur]] (in English). 1998.</ref> along with nearly seventy percent of Aiur's population. [[Artanis]], [[Judicator Caste|Judicator]] [[Aldaris]], [[Praetor]] [[Fenix]], [[Dark Templar|Dark]] [[Prelate]] [[Zeratul]] and Commander [[Jim Raynor]] banded together in order to unite and lead the scattered survivors, but the zerg continued to slaughter every [[protoss]] they encountered.<ref name="SC:BW_Man">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
   
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===The Dominion===
One of the Alys'aril's scholars, [[Ulrezaj]], accessed forbidden crystals, intending to use the knowledge for revenge against the protoss of Aiur who had banished them. When his treachery was discovered, he left, swearing revenge.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3"/> Ulrezaj would later form a group called the [[Fist of Ulrezaj]] to assist him.<ref name="SC:Ens2_M5A">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Enslavers: Dark Vengeance]] bonus campaign, episode V: "[[StarCraft Enslavers II#Showdown|Showdown]]" (in English). 1999-06-25. [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/0699.shtml StarCraft Map Archives]</ref>
 
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Having reinforced the armies of the [[Terran Dominion]] by forcefully conscripting the remaining warriors of the defunct [[Terran Confederacy]], [[Emperor of the Terran Dominion|Emperor]] [[Arcturus Mengsk]] set out to fortify the various worlds under his care. With General [[Edmund Duke]] by his side, Mengsk was unopposed by any of the major [[terran]] militias within the [[Koprulu sector]].<ref name="SC:BW_Man" />
   
===Earth===
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===Rebels and Dissidents===
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Like the Confederacy however, the Dominion had to deal with those opposed to its rule. Tensions had developed with the [[Umojan Protectorate]] by the beginning of the conflict and the ghosts of the Confederacy still endured. The [[Confederate Resistance Forces]] were a remnant of the Confederate military led by [[Samir Duran]] and [[Angelina Emillian]]. The CRF's resources were meagre; after the [[fall of Tarsonis]] they operated from a barely-spaceworthy [[battlecruiser]] and their ranks were filled out by [[neurally resocialized]] [[marine]]s.<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]]''. [[Simon & Schuster]] (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1-4165-5083-9.</ref>
Approximately 270 years before the Brood War, most of [[Earth]] (barring certain unstable Latin American countries) came under the control of the [[United Powers League]].
 
   
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===The Terminal Agenda===
The UPL launched [[Project Purification]], an attempt to remove (describe the "criminals") and other undesirables from society. Scientist [[Doran Routhe]] took control of thousands of the prisoners, eventually attempting to colonize the world of [[Gantris VI]] with 40,000 of them via [[supercarrier]]s. The experiment failed, and the prisoners ended up in the [[Koprulu Sector]].<ref name="SC1Man">Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
 
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{{main|United Earth Directorate}}
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The terrans in the Koprulu sector were unaware that the [[United Powers League]] had monitored them since their exile from [[Earth]], content to observe them without directly interfering in their affairs. That all changed with the discovery of the protoss and zerg, which caused widespread panic throughout the [[United Powers League]] and brought the dissident countries of [[South America]] into its fold, thus expanding its powers and causing it to be renamed the '[[United Earth Directorate]]'.<ref name="SC:BW_Man" /> When it became clear that the Koprulu colonies were losing strength, the UED Council considered it the perfect time to establish control over its distant cousins.<ref name="SC:WoL_Man">''StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty: Quickstart Guide''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 2010.</ref> The UED bent all of its considerable resources towards studying the aliens and their maneuverings. They spent several months monitoring the aliens, gathering data on their strengths and weaknesses.<ref name="SC:BW_Man" />
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[[File:GerardDuGalle SCR HeadAnim.gif|thumb|left|Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]]]]
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Upon learning of the new Overmind, the UED formed a [[UED Expeditionary Fleet|expeditionary force]] under Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]] with orders to enslave the Overmind and use it to overthrow the Dominion<ref name="SC:WoL_Man" /> and pacify protoss activity in the sector. However, DuGalle was uncomfortable with the prospect of 'using' the zerg to achieve victory, feeling that they represented an unnecessary risk. He would therefore employ more conventional tactics in taking control of the Dominion.<ref name="SC:BW_Man" />
   
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It was planned that the fleet would rely primarily on captured weaponry, allowing the initial invasion force to be small in number.<ref name="LoreVid">Metzen, Chris; [[Andy Chambers|Chambers, Andy]]; StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-03. [http://sclegacy.com/feature/22-bc07/288-blizzcon-2007-starcraft-lore-panel BlizzCon 2007 StarCraft Lore Panel Editorial]. ''StarCraft Legacy''. Accessed 2009-05-18.</ref>
The UPL was aware of the colonists, but made no attempt to control or contact them until they made disastrous first contact with alien species&mdash;the [[zerg]] and the [[protoss]]. The UPL panicked.
 
 
The [[United Earth Directorate]] was formed from the UPL and the few formerly independent Earth nations. The Directorate began a months-long research project on the aliens.<ref name="SC:BW_Man">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
 
 
===Terrans in the Koprulu Sector===
 
A remnant of the [[Terran Confederacy]] military, the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]] led by [[Samir Duran]] and [[Angelina Emillian]], escaped from [[Tarsonis]] during its [[Fall of Tarsonis|final days]]. The force, which contained numerous [[neurally resocialized]] [[marine]]s, hid in a barely-spaceworthy [[battlecruiser]].<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1-4165-5083-9.</ref>
 
 
[[Arcturus Mengsk]]'s [[Sons of Korhal]] had defeated the [[Terran Confederacy]] and co-opted many of its colonies and much of its military power. Mengsk created a new organization to govern the terran colonists&mdash;the [[Terran Dominion]]. The Dominion absorbed other governments into its ranks,<ref name="SC:BW_Man"/> such as the [[Kel-Morian Combine]],<ref>1998-10-09. [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/1098.shtml Catwalk Alley.] ''StarCraft Compendium Map Archives.'' Accessed 2007-07-05.</ref><ref>1998-12-22. [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/1298.shtml Gemini Station.] ''StarCraft Compendium Map Archives.'' Accessed 2007-10-14.</ref> and became the strongest terran power. General [[Edmund Duke]] assisted Emperor Mengsk in his efforts.<ref name="SC:BW_Man"/>
 
 
The Dominion became based out of the formerly devastated world of [[Korhal]], which had been detoxified.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M4">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Assault on Korhal]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Its capital, [[Augustgrad]], was considered one of the most heavily fortified locations in the Dominion.<ref name="Fort">[[Gerard DuGalle]]: "You should know, that even though [[Arcturus Mengsk|Mengsk]] cannot reinforce his numbers, his standing forces are substantial. [[Augustgrad]] is easily the most heavily fortified city in all of [[Dominion]] space." [[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Emperor's Fall]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
===The Battle of Bhekar Ro===
 
{{Main|Battle of Bhekar Ro}}
 
Shortly before the Brood War, the colonists of [[Bhekar Ro]] discovered a [[xel'naga temple]], which had been unearthed in a storm. When it was activated, it unleashed a signal which lured a [[protoss]] fleet and a portion of [[Kerrigan's Zerg Swarm]], the [[Kukulkan Brood]], to its location. The colonists came under attack, and contacted the [[Terran Dominion]] for assistance. [[Alpha Squadron]], under the command of General [[Edmund Duke]], arrived and immediately engaged in combat with the aliens. As the battles came to the ground, the various forces engaged in an all-out war, ending only when forces from each side invaded the temple, which absorbed them. When an Alpha Squadron [[ghost]] dropped a [[nuke|nuclear weapon]] on the temple, a [[phoenix creature]] emerged. It began absorbing the nearby forces. However, it only wished to absorb protoss and zerg essences, so it released the terrans which had been absorbed by the temple itself. The creature flew away, decimating the protoss and zerg and leaving a crippled Alpha Squadron behind.<ref name="SC:ShadXel">Mesta, Gabriel (July 1, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0671-04149-6.</ref> It took months for Duke to be rescued.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1">Golden, Christie (May 22, 2007). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Firstborn|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #1: Firstborn]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7125-1.</ref>
 
 
==Prelude==
 
[[Video:Intro SC1-BW VCine1|thumb|300px|The UED observe the zerg attack a terran colony.]]
 
{{Main|Fall of Aiur}}
 
The [[Great War]] concluded with a [[protoss]] force under the commands of [[Executor]] [[Tassadar]], [[Praetor]] [[Fenix]], and [[Dark Templar]] [[Prelate]] [[Zeratul]], allied with [[Jim Raynor]]'s [[Raynor's Raiders|Raiders]] defeating the [[Zerg Swarm]] on [[Aiur]]. Tassadar sacrificed himself, using Dark Templar energies, to destroy the [[Overmind]].<ref name = "SSF1">Blizzard Entertainment Staff. 2007-11-21. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/storysofar.xml The Story so Far... Part 1: StarCraft]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2007-11-21.</ref>
 
 
Aiur had been left a smoking ruin by the conflict.<ref name = "Ep">''[[StarCraft]].'' Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[Episode III#Epilogue|Epilogue]]. (in English). 1998.</ref> Meanwhile the zerg rampaged across Aiur, destroying 70% of the protoss population.<ref name="SC:BW_Man">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref> The [[Conclave]] had been wiped out in the conflict.<ref name="SC:BW_Man"/><ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3"/>
 
 
===The Zerg Response===
 
Following the destruction of the original Overmind, many zerg [[cerebrate]]s, commanded by [[Daggoth]], merged into a [[new Overmind]].<ref name = "Daggy">'''Kerrigan:''' "Apparently, many of the renegade [[Cerebrate]]s, commanded by [[Daggoth]], have merged into a [[new Overmind]]. Fortunately, the creature is still in its infant stages. It can't control the Swarm yet, but Daggoth and the others still have control over most of the Broods." Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Quest for Uraj]] (in English). 1998.</ref> However, [[Infested Kerrigan]], now in charge of approximately half of the Zerg Swarm,<ref name = "A27">[http://www.blizzard.com/broodwar/heroes/kerr.shtml Kerrigan: Queen of Blades]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2007-10-13.</ref> began a campaign aimed at eliminating these cerebrates in order to rule over the Swarms by herself.
 
 
As part of her plan, Kerrigan mentally subverted [[Raszagal]]<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3">Golden, Christie (June 30, 2009). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Twilight|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #3: Twilight]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7129-9.</ref> even before the protoss could retreat to [[Shakuras]].<ref name = "Razz">'''[[Infested Kerrigan|Kerrigan]]:''' "All right, [[Zeratul]], you've got me. I made your Matriarch my slave long before I joined you on [[Shakuras]]. She made the mistake of underestimating my power just like everyone else did." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
   
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==Course of the War==
 
===Directorate Incursion===
 
===Directorate Incursion===
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{{Quote|You've seen nothing! Dissecting a dead zerg in a lab is one thing. Unleashing them on men is another.|[[Gerard DuGalle]] to [[Alexei Stukov]]|Brood War Introduction#Brood War Introduction Movie}}
The [[United Earth Directorate]] dispatched an [[UED Expeditionary Fleet|expeditionary fleet]] to the [[Koprulu Sector]], commanded by Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]] and Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]] (the latter focusing on researching the zerg). They planned to conquer the [[Terran Dominion]] and other terran colonies, capture the [[second Overmind|Overmind]] and thus take control of the [[zerg]], then use the zerg to pacify the [[protoss]].<ref name="SC:BW_Man"/>
 
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<div style="float:right">[[File:GerardDuGalleAlexeiStukov SC1 CineBWIntro1.jpg|thumb|The admirals observe the zerg in action]]</div>
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The [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]] arrived in the Sector undetected by the Terran Dominion.<ref name="SC:IMengsk" /> One of its first activities was to conduct a "weapons test" by unleashing zerg onto a terran colony. DuGalle and Stukov observed the battle to supplement the data already gathered from laboratories. The UED allowed the colony to be overrun and then abandoned it.<ref name="SC:BW_CineIntro">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[Brood War Introduction#Brood War Introduction Movie|Brood War Intro]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
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===Escape from Aiur===
One of the fleet's first actions was to conduct a "weapons test" in which Admiral DuGalle observed a battle between zerg he had released onto an unsuspecting Dominion colony, believing they would learn more about the zerg this way than from Stukov's lab research. When the zerg overran the Dominion forces, DuGalle ordered his fleet to move away rather than rescue them.<ref name ="SC:BW_CineIntro">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[Brood War Introduction#Brood War Introduction Movie|Brood War Intro]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
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{{Quote|With all due respect, [[Zeratul]], the [[Protoss]] do not run from their enemies. [[Aiur]] is our homeworld. It is here that we shall make our stand!"<br>"Just as your [[Conclave]] did? They are dead now, [[Aldaris]], dead because they allowed their pride to blind their reason. Only if we learn from their mistakes can we live to avenge them. Now, [[Executor (Episode IV)|Executor]], I know of a place where we can find solace. It is [[Shakuras]], the secret homeworld of my people the [[Dark Templar]].|[[Aldaris]] and [[Zeratul]] discuss strategy.|Escape from Aiur}}
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[[File:CitadelExecutor SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|Among Aiur's ruins]]
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Artanis was appointed the new Praetor and met with Aldaris, Zeratul and the [[Executor (Episode IV)|Executor]] at an isolated base. At Zeratul's suggestion, the Khalai survivors retreated to their last functional warp gate, fighting through a sizable zerg force to get there. Fenix and Raynor held back and protected their flank while the Executor got the [[Khalai]] survivors through the gate and traveled to [[Shakuras]].<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Escape from Aiur]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Daggoth's forces took control of the gate and followed the refugees to Shakuras. On Shakuras, Artanis, Zeratul and the Executor reconnoitered the surrounding area and found a suitable location for a more permanent settlement. They were ambushed by [[hydralisk]]s but saved by the Dark Templar.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M2">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dunes of Shakuras]] (in English). 1998.</ref> While Fenix and Raynor fought to retake the warp gate on Aiur, Artanis had the gate on Shakuras secured.<ref>'''[[Artanis]]:''' "[[Executor (Episode IV)|Executor]]! We have received a transmission from [[Jim Raynor|Raynor]] and [[Fenix]]! They are still alive, and are fighting to retake the [[Warp Gate (Xel'Naga)|warp gate]] on [[Aiur]]! We must secure the gate on this side without delay!" ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Dunes of Shakuras]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
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Three days after the evacuation commenced,<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2">Golden, Christie (November 27, 2007). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Shadow Hunters|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #2: Shadow Hunters]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7126-8.</ref> Raynor and Fenix shut the gate down on Aiur,<ref>'''Jim Raynor:''' "Executor, [[Raynor's Raiders|my crew]] and I will remain here on Aiur and shut the gate down on this side. It's the only way to make sure that the [[Zerg]] won't send more reinforcements to [[Shakuras]]."<br>'''Artanis:''' "You will be hopelessly outnumbered, and once the gate is shut down there will be no one to save you should you be overrun."<br>'''Raynor:''' "Yeah, well... I'm a man of action. What can I say?"<br>'''Fenix:''' "I shall remain with Raynor as well, Executor. My duty is to Aiur, after all."<br>'''Artanis:''' "Farewell then, brave warriors. We will send through all the troops we can spare." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Dunes of Shakuras]] (in English). 1998.</ref> stranding numerous protoss. The refugees would split into various groups, such as the [[Shel'na Kryhas]], led by [[Ladranix]],<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /> and Fenix's refugees.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M6">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Flight]] (in English). 1998.</ref> A number of protoss heroes were stranded in [[stasis cell]]s.<ref name="SC:Ens2_M1">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft: Enslavers II|Enslavers: Dark Vengeance]] bonus campaign, episode I: "[[StarCraft: Enslavers II#The Rescue|The Rescue]]" (in English). 1999-02-05. [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0299.shtml StarCraft Map Archives]</ref>
==Course of the War==
 
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[[File:NewAntioch SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|[[New Antioch]]]]
===Protoss Retreat and Zerg Civil War (Phase One)===
 
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Two of Daggoth's cerebrates infested the grounds of a [[xel'naga temple]]. Raszagal told Aldaris and Artanis that the temple could be used to scour zerg from Shakuras. At her command, the protoss killed the two cerebrates. Zeratul, Aldaris and Raszagal were then confronted by Kerrigan, who demanded to be escorted to their citadel.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Legacy of the Xel'Naga]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
{{Main|Escape from Aiur}}
 
{{Main|Dunes of Shakuras}}
 
[[File:WarpGate SC1 Game1.jpg|thumb|The protoss used a warp gate to escape]]
 
In the chaos of the [[Fall of Aiur]], [[protoss]] leaders [[Aldaris]], [[Artanis]], [[Fenix]] and the [[terran]] [[Jim Raynor]] banded together to unite the survivors. Zeratul offered to lead the refugees through the last functioning [[warp gate (xel'naga)|warp gate]] to [[Shakuras]].
 
   
Zeratul collected numerous warriors as he led the refugees to the gate, fighting his way past the [[zerg]].<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M1"/> A large zerg force, composed of [[Daggoth]]'s minions,<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M4">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Quest for Uraj]] (in English). 1998.</ref> tried to stop them at the warp gate itself, but Fenix and Raynor personally defended it as Zeratul and the refugees fled.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Escape from Aiur]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Some of Daggoth's forces followed the refugees to [[Shakuras]]. During the battle, Raynor and Fenix lost control of their side of the gate. However, the protoss on Shakuras managed to defeat the local zerg forces.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M2">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dunes of Shakuras]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Back at the citadel, Kerrigan notified Raszagal, Aldaris, Zeratul, Artanis and the Executor of the new Overmind. She swore that she was no longer a merciless killer.<ref>'''Kerrigan:''' "I'm no longer the mindless murderess whom [[Zeratul|you]] fought on [[Char]]. The [[Overmind]] is dead. Whatever warped control it once had over me is gone." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Quest for Uraj]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Aldaris did not believe that she was free from the Overmind's control and stormed out. Zeratul prioritized saving Shakuras over assaulting the new Overmind. Kerrigan volunteered to help find the Uraj and Khalis, and Raszagal asked them to accept Kerrigan's assistance.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M4">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Quest for Uraj]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
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===Quest for the Crystals===
Three days after the evacuation commenced, Raynor and Fenix disabled the Aiur end of the gate, stranding numerous protoss.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2">Golden, Christie (November 27, 2007). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Shadow Hunters|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #2: Shadow Hunters]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7126-8.</ref> The refugees would split into various groups, such as the [[Shel'na Kryhas]], led by [[Ladranix]],<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2"/> and Fenix's refugees.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M6">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Flight]] (in English). 1998.</ref><ref name="SC:BW_E6_M5">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[True Colors]] (in English). 1998.</ref> A number of protoss heroes were stranded in [[stasis cell]]s.<ref name="SC:Ens2_M1">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Enslavers: Dark Vengeance]] bonus campaign, episode I: "[[StarCraft Enslavers II#The Rescue|The Rescue]]" (in English). 1999-02-05. [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/0299.shtml StarCraft Map Archives]</ref>
 
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{{Quote|You have done well, Kerrigan. There is more to you than it seems. Perhaps I have misjudged you."<br>"Given our history, I can't say I blame ya'. Let's just get the job done.|Zeratul and Kerrigan on Braxis|The Quest for Uraj}}
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[[File:Uraj SC1 Game1.jpg|thumb|The [[Uraj]] on [[Braxis]]]]
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Artanis, Zeratul and the Executor led an army to [[Braxis]], which had been abandoned by the protoss long ago. Following Raszagal's orders to destroy anything that blocked them from the crystals, the protoss overcame the Dominion defenses. Kerrigan personally fought alongside the force, her efforts making Zeratul more trusting of her. The protoss destroyed the larger base which oversaw the crystal and took it away. Kerrigan found the Uraj and a [[probe]] was sent to retrieve it.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M4"/>
   
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Viewing Braxis as a vital step toward dominating the sector, the UED surrounded it with an orbital blockade. The blockade included [[space platform]]-based [[missile turret]]s powered by fusion [[power generator]]s. The protoss refused Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]]'s demands to surrender. Artanis led the breakout and opened a way through by targeting power generators, which disabled the turrets. The protoss slipped through unscathed<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M5">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Battle of Braxis]] (in English). 1998.</ref> and the UED gave up pursuing them.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M6">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Return to Char]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
{{Main|Legacy of the Xel'Naga}}
 
[[File:Raszagal SC1 Head1.png|thumb|Kerrigan controlled Raszagal, who controlled Zeratul]]
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[[File:Khalis SC1 Game1.jpg|thumb|The [[Khalis]] on [[Char]]]]
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Char was the next point of call in the quest for the crystals. During the Great War, the Khalis had been brought to the world by the Dark Templar in an effort to combat the zerg, but had to be abandoned when the Swarm overwhelmed them.<ref name="InterviewMetzen">Chris Metzen, StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-03. [http://sclegacy.com/interviews/10-blizzard/281-scl-metzen-interview-lore-exclusive SC:L Metzen Interview - Lore Exclusive]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2009-05-18</ref> Now, months after its loss, the Khalis now resided in close proximity to the still-infant second Overmind. The protoss, along with some zerg that Kerrigan managed to control, had two options&mdash;either conduct a snatch and grab of the crystal, or inflict enough damage to the Overmind so that the nearby zerg would be pacified, allowing easy retrieval of the crystal. Either way, the operation was a success and the allied forces returned to Shakuras.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M6" />
The protoss refugees made contact with Matriarch [[Raszagal]], leader of the [[Dark Templar]].<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Legacy of the Xel'Naga]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Unknown to the protoss, Raszagal had already fallen under Kerrigan's control.<ref name = "Razz"/>
 
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===Scouring of Shakuras===
[[Daggoth's Renegade Swarm]]<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M4"/> took control of the area around the [[xel'naga temple of Shakuras]]. Raszagal proposed a solution for ridding Shakuras of the zerg&mdash;collect a pair of [[khaydarin crystal]]s, the [[Uraj]] and [[Khalis]], which could be used to active the xel'naga temple. She requested the protoss military clear the area of the zerg. The protoss groups worked in tandem to defeat the zerg, with the Dark Templar destroying the pair of [[cerebrate]]s present near the temple.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M3"/>
 
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{{Quote|For too long have we labored in futile defense as our enemies push us further and further away from victory. The time has come to let loose the full fury of our powers! Never again shall [[Shakuras]] be despoiled by the foul touch of alien species! These [[Zerg]] shall be the first to fall before us!|[[Raszagal]] before the activation of the [[xel'naga temple]].|Countdown}}
 
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[[File:Aldaris SCR HeadAnim.gif|thumb|[[Judicator Caste|Judicator]] [[Aldaris]]]]
====The False Alliance: Quest for the Crystals====
 
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Aldaris became aware of Kerrigan's mental enslavement of Raszagal while the [[Fleet of the Matriarch]] was retrieving the crystals. By the time the Fleet had returned, he had raised an entire legion of [[Khalai]] survivors, including [[archon]]s and all available [[arbiter]]s.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Insurgent]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Upon the return of the Fleet, Raszagal demanded that the Executor terminate Aldaris and quell the uprising, prompting concerns about her behavior from Zeratul, who was disturbed at Raszagal's apparent fervor,<ref>'''[[Raszagal]]:''' "Congratulations, Executor. Your success has brought us the promise of hope against the Zerg. However, we face a new threat within our own ranks. In your absence, [[Judicator Caste|Judicator]] Aldaris and an entire legion of [[Khalai]] survivors from Aiur have begun an open [[Khalai Revolt of Shakuras (The Insurgent)|revolt]] against us."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "By the gods, this is ill news indeed! Why would Aldaris betray us so?"<br>'''Raszagal:''' "He and his ilk believe that it was wrong to have abandoned Aiur and consorted with our people. Their prejudices have driven them to perpetuate the Conclave's sins against us! Even now, Aldaris and his [[Khalai Insurgents|loyalist templar forces]] are preparing to attack our Citadel."<br>'''Artanis:''' "I can scarcely believe this. As if the Zerg were not enough! [[Matriarch]], are you certain of this?"<br>'''Raszagal:''' "All too certain, young templar. Executor, as Matriarch of the [[Dark Templar]] and custodian of this world, I hereby order you to terminate Judicator Aldaris, and quell this untimely uprising without delay! There will be no dissent among us while the Zerg are poised to strike!"<br>'''Zeratul:''' "There is something amiss here. The Matriarch has always been a wise and gentle soul. Though there is some merit in her decision, this is very unlike her." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Insurgent]] (in English). 1998.</ref> but either way, both he and Artanis resigned themselves to the task. To help even the odds, [[dark archon]]s were created<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M7" />&mdash;the first in a thousand years.<ref name="SC:BW_Man" />
[[Infested Kerrigan]] appeared on the battlefield following the deaths of the cerebrates at the xel'naga temple. Raszagal invited her to her Citadel.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M3"/>
 
 
Kerrigan claimed she had broken free from [[zerg]] control with the death of the first [[Overmind]], but that [[cerebrate]] [[Daggoth]] had overseen the creation of a [[second Overmind]]. The creature was immature, but would eventually grow powerful enough to control Kerrigan, transforming her back into a villain. She wanted the protoss to destroy it. [[Aldaris]], alienated at Raszagal's acceptance of Kerrigan, abruptly left the meeting.
 
 
Zeratul wasn't interested in attacking the new Overmind, however, preferring to retrieve the crystals and save Shakuras. Kerrigan promised to help the protoss retrieve the crystals, and with Raszagal's support, an unlikely alliance was formed.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M4">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Quest for Uraj]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
:''Main article: [[The Quest for Uraj|Raid on Braxis]]''
 
The [[Uraj]] crystal had been abandoned by the [[protoss]] on [[Braxis]] long ago, and since then the [[Terran Dominion]] had colonized the planet and put the crystal into their own care.
 
 
The protoss, following Raszagal's orders to destroy anything that blocked them from the crystals, fell upon a small Dominion bases. Kerrigan personally fought alongside the force. The protoss destroyed the larger base which oversaw the crystal and took it away.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M4"/>
 
 
:''Main article: [[The Battle of Braxis|Escape from Braxis]]''
 
 
The protoss were unable to immediately leave Braxis due to a blockade set up by the newly arrived elements of the [[United Earth Directorate]] [[UED Expeditionary Fleet|Expeditionary Fleet]]. The blockade included [[space platform]]-based [[missile turret]]s powered by fusion [[power generator]]s. The protoss refused Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]]'s demands to surrender. [[Artanis]] led the breakout and opened a way through by targeting power generators, which disabled the turrets.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M5">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Battle of Braxis]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
:''Main article: [[Return to Char|The Return to Char]]''
 
 
====Downfall at Shakuras====
 
:''Main article: [[Khalai Revolt of Shakuras (The Insurgent)|Aldaris' Revolt]]''
 
[[File:Aldaris SC1 HeadAnim1.gif|thumb|Aldaris's last stand]]
 
[[Aldaris]] became aware of [[Infested Kerrigan]]'s mental manipulation of Matriarch [[Raszagal]] while the Fleet of the Matriarch was retrieving the crystals. By the time the Fleet had returned, he had raised an entire legion of [[Khalai]] survivors, including [[archon]]s. This prompted the creation of [[dark archon]]s to counter the attack.
 
 
Raszagal demanded the returned executor to terminate Aldaris and quell the uprising, prompting concerns about her behavior from Zeratul.
 
 
Zeratul and Artanis's forces dissipated Aldaris' hallucinatory copies and corralled him. He refused to surrender. He refused to work with Kerrigan, but as he began to reveal her manipulation, she made a personal appearance on the battlefield. Kerrigan slew Aldaris. Zeratul ordered her off the world. Kerrigan boasted that she had used the protoss to destroy the [[Daggoth's Renegade Zerg|renegade]] [[cerebrate]]s before leaving.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Insurgent]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
   
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Zeratul and Artanis's forces dissipated Aldaris' hallucinatory copies and corralled him. He refused to surrender and in explanation of his actions, attempted to explain what he'd learnt about Raszagal being in Kerrigan's thrall. Before he could do so however, Kerrigan herself appeared on the battlefield and slew him. Outraged, Zeratul demanded that she leave Shakuras. To the Queen of Blades, it mattered little&mdash;she'd come to Shakuras to slay Daggoth's cerebrates and the protoss had done the job for her. She thus departed, her objectives complete.<ref>'''Aldaris:''' "You can no longer afford to be so naive, Artanis. While you were securing the crystals, I discovered that your Matriarch has been harboring a dark secret! She has been manipulated by de-"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "We have no time for this!"<br>'''Zeratul:''' "Kerrigan... What have you done?"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "I just cleaned up your mess, [[Protoss]]. Don't be so squeamish."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "Wretched creature! This was a Protoss matter; you had no right to interfere! Begone from this world! You are no longer welcome among us!"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "Fine. I've done what I came here to do. I've insured the destruction of the renegade Cerebrates, and I used you to do it. Have fun, mighty Protoss... We'll be seeing each other again, real soon..." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Insurgent]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
:''Main article: [[Battle of Shakuras (Countdown)|Activation of the Temple]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Battle of Shakuras (Countdown)|Activation of the Temple]]''
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[[File:XelNagaTemple SC1 CineFuryXelNaga1.jpg|thumb|The temple activating]]
Zeratul was aware that activating the [[xel'naga temple of Shakuras]] to destroy the renegade zerg would play straight into Kerrigan's hands, but the situation was too desperate to not do so.<ref name = "SSF2">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2008-04-16. [http://starcraft2.com/features/storysofar2.xml The Story so Far... Part 2: The Brood War]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2008-04-16.</ref><ref name="SC:BW_E4_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Countdown]] (in English). 1998.</ref> He also continued to observe Raszagal's oddly aggressive behavior.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M8"/>
 
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Kerrigan's betrayal was a bitter pill for the protoss to swallow, but they had to focus on the remaining zerg on the world. Zeratul was aware that activating the temple to destroy the renegade zerg would play straight into Kerrigan's hands, but the situation was too desperate to not do so.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Countdown]] (in English). 1998.</ref> He also continued to observe Raszagal's oddly aggressive behavior.<ref>'''Zeratul:''' "Matriarch, I have served you for many millennia. I have always valued your wisdom and strength. Yet lately, in your mind, I have sensed something that clouds your true spirit. Though Kerrigan has gone, I wonder if her treachery still remains?"<br>'''Raszagal:''' "Be at ease, Zeratul. I am still the same Raszagal you have always known. These recent events have weighed heavily upon me and I am wearied. But fear not; my warrior spirit will shine before you, and light your path to victory."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "Indeed." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Countdown]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
The protoss fought against the zerg near the temple, clearing the area. Zeratul and Artanis, carrying the [[Khalis]] and [[Uraj]] crystals respectively, then retreated inside the temple. As the temple charged, the zerg made a final massive attack against it. However, the protoss withstood the assault.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M8"/> The temple destroyed all the zerg on Shakuras, including most of the renegade cerebrates.<ref name = "SSF2"/>
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The protoss fought against the zerg near the temple, clearing the area. Zeratul and Artanis, carrying the [[Khalis]] and [[Uraj]] crystals respectively, then retreated inside the temple. As the temple charged, the zerg made a final massive attack against it. However, the protoss withstood the assault.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M8" /> The temple obliterated the zerg on Shakuras.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode IV#Fury of the Xel'Naga|Fury of the Xel'Naga]] (in English). 1998.</ref> but left a wasteland of sand dunes and shattered ruins.<ref name="SC:WoL_Man" />
   
===The UED Invasion===
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===UED Invasion===
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{{quote|Attention! Defenders of the [[United Earth Directorate]], this is [[Gerard DuGalle|Admiral DuGalle]]. You were all briefed before we left [[Earth]], so you know that we have come here to conquer [[Koprulu Sector|this sector]] in the name of Humanity. Should any of you have second thoughts about performing your assigned duties, be reminded that if we fail in our mission here, not one of us will be going home. We stand or fall together in this forsaken wasteland!<br><br>Serve the Directorate. Serve Humanity. All other priorities are secondary to victory! DuGalle out.|Admiral Gerard DuGalle to his troops above [[Braxis]]|First Strike (Episode V)}}
====Alliance with Confederates====
 
:''Main article: [[Battle of Boralis (First Strike)|Battle of Boralis]]''
 
[[File:SamirDuran SC1 Head1.png|thumb|Samir Duran manipulated the UED from within]]
 
The [[United Earth Directorate]] [[UED Expeditionary Fleet|Expeditionary Fleet]] made a move against the [[Terran Dominion]], attacking the cold planet of [[Braxis]]. However, the ground troops were poorly placed, having no source of [[vespene gas]]. They also faced an intimidating defensive bastion which protected the capital of [[Boralis]].
 
 
The UED made contact with [[Samir Duran]], leader of the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]], who offered to solve both their problems; he offered them vespene and could show them a less-defended path to Boralis. He said he would ally with the UED because both of them shared an enemy in the Dominion.
 
 
The combined forces fought their way into Boralis, defeating the local Dominion forces.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[First Strike (Episode V)|First Strike]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
:''Main article: [[Raid on Umoja (Brood War)|Confederate Raid on Umoja]]''
 
 
The UED gained much information about the Dominion from Boralis' computer files.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M2">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Dylarian Shipyards (mission)|The Dylarian Shipyards]] (in English). 1998.</ref> This included the travel schedule of Dominion emperor [[Arcturus Mengsk]], who was traveling to [[Umoja]] to visit his son [[Valerian Mengsk|Valerian]] at the younger Mengsk's home planet, [[Umoja]]. They would hold the party at the house of [[Ailin Pasteur]], Valerian's grandfather.<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1-4165-5083-9.</ref>
 
 
Duran and Captain [[Angelina Emillian]], a [[marine]] who had been Arcturus Mengsk's former commanding officer, planned a surprise attack on Mengsk, intending to strike before the Dominion became aware of the fall of [[Boralis]]. The [[Umojan Protectorate]], whose relationship with the Dominion was deteriorating, demanded the [[Dominion Armada]] remain in high orbit while Mengsk descended to the surface with only limited support, including a [[gun cutter]]. Confederate [[Wraith]]s attacked the party, while a [[Cassandra scrambler]] cut off Dominion communications and a [[heavy lander]] inserted approximately thirty marines, including Emillian, at the house. The attack heavily damaged the cutter, causing it to fall into a landing shaft and preventing it from flying.
 
 
The two Mengsks, Master [[Miyamoto]] (a swordsman) and a small number of marines headed toward the gun cutter, pursued by Confederate marines. [[Arcturus Mengsk]] operated the cutter's communication system, trying to contact [[Edmund Duke]] in the ''[[Norad III]]'', while the others tried to fend off a larger number of marines. Valerian Mengsk and Miyamoto slew Captain Emillian, buying the Dominion party enough time to hold out until Duke arrived, destroying the Confederate attackers with the ''Norad III{{'}}s'' weapons systems. During the battle, a dying Emillian taunted Arcturus Mengsk by saying the "UED" would defeat him, but she died before Mengsk discovered what the acronym stood for.<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/>
 
 
:''Main article: [[Raid on the Dylarian Shipyards (Episode V)|UED Raid on the Dylarian Shipyards]]''
 
 
The UED selected the [[Dylarian Shipyards]] as their next military target, based on the data taken from Boralis. The yard was home to Dominion battlecruisers in drydock, which the UED would commandeer with [[pilot]]s. Duran warned DuGalle that Dominion Command could typically reinforce its outlying bases within 16 hours.
 
 
UED troops stole numerous battlecruisers before being interrupted by the [[Dominion Armada]], commanded by [[Edmund Duke]]. Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]] revealed the origin of the UED, but Duke attacked anyway. The UED battlecruisers defeated those of the Dominion.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M2"/> The UED followed up their victory by impressing Dominion troops into their own forces and destroying the shipyards.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
   
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:''Main article: [[Battle of Boralis (First Strike)|Battle of Boralis]]''
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[[File:FirstStrike SC1 Map2.png|thumb|[[Boralis]]]]
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The UED returned to Braxis. In order for their invasion of the Dominion to be successful, the UED required access to its primary [[datanet]] and weapon diagnostics. To this end, [[Atlas Wing]] was ordered to capture Braxis's capital city of [[Boralis]]. However, the ground troops were poorly placed, as their landing site had no source of [[vespene gas]]. Boralis was also well defended.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[First Strike (Episode V)|First Strike]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Both issues were rectified through contact with Lieutenant [[Samir Duran]], leader of the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]]. He offered to show them a less-defended path to the rear of Boralis. He allayed Stukov's suspicions by pointing out that he and his men were dedicated to overthrowing Mengsk&mdash;allying with the UED seemed only logical.<ref>'''[[Samir Duran]]:''' "[[Captain (Episode V)|Captain]], I am Lieutenant Samir Duran of the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]]. I've been monitoring your attack against the [[Terran Dominion|Dominion]], and I'd like to offer you my services and skills in return for amnesty."<br>'''[[Alexei Stukov]]:''' "Intriguing. Lieutenant, you have absolutely no idea as to who we are or what we have come here to do. Why do you wish to side with us?"<br>'''Duran:''' "Because my men and I have sworn to fight against the Dominion and [[Arcturus Mengsk|its Emperor]]. Seeing as how your forces have been laying into [[Boralis|this Dominion base]], I figured we were on the same side."<br>'''Stukov:''' "I see. How exactly do you propose to be of service to us, Lieutenant?"<br>'''Duran:''' "Well, I possess intimate knowledge of the surrounding area. I can show you an alternate route that leads to the rear of the main Dominion base."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Very well, Lieutenant. Consider yourself and your men the first colonial conscripts of the [[United Earth Directorate]]. Captain, see that the Lieutenant is given our full cooperation. We shall see if he's worth the effort." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[First Strike (Episode V)|First Strike]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Duran's proposed alliance was accepted and the combined forces fought their way into Boralis, defeating the local Dominion forces.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M1" />
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:''Main article: [[Raid on Umoja (Brood War)|Confederate Raid on Umoja]]'', ''[[Raid on the Dylarian Shipyards (Episode V)|Raid on the Dylarian Shipyards]]''
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The UED gained much information about the Dominion from Boralis' computer files.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M2">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Dylarian Shipyards (mission)|The Dylarian Shipyards]] (in English). 1998.</ref> This included the travel schedule of Dominion emperor [[Arcturus Mengsk]], who was traveling to [[Umoja]] to visit his son [[Valerian Mengsk|Valerian]] at the younger Mengsk's home planet, [[Umoja]]. They would hold the party at the house of [[Ailin Pasteur]], Valerian's grandfather. A [[Raid on Umoja (Brood War)|raid]] was carried out in order to kill Mengsk, but ultimately failed.<ref name="SC:IMengsk" />
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[[File:SpaceBattle SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|The Fleet approaches the [[Dylarian Shipyards]]]]
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The UED Fleet had meanwhile ascertained the location of the [[Dylarian Shipyards]], based on the data taken from Boralis. The yard was home to Dominion battlecruisers in drydock, which the UED would commandeer with [[pilot]]s. Duran warned DuGalle that Dominion Command could typically reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen hours.<ref>'''Duran:''' "Gentlemen, I recommend that you launch this attack using the utmost caution. Dominion Command can typically reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen standard hours. You should expect some sort of reprisal from Emperor Mengsk shortly."<br>'''[[Gerard DuGalle]]:''' "Ah, the turncoat. I suggest that you pay keen attention to rank when you address the Captain and myself, Lieutenant Duran. Is that understood?"<br>'''Duran:''' "Of course, Admiral."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Heh heh. You're beginning to show your age, Gerard. Give the boy some credit. He just tipped us off to a preeminent attack."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "However useful he may prove to be, Alexei, he will always be a traitor in my eyes. And you know that I cannot abide a traitor."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Only too well, Gerard." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Dylarian Shipyards (mission)|The Dylarian Shipyards]] (in English). 1998.</ref> UED troops stole numerous battlecruisers before Duke led a fleet against them. Stukov revealed the origin of the UED, but Duke attacked anyway. The UED battlecruisers defeated those of the Dominion.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M2" /> The UED conscripted the remaining defenders of [[Dylar IV]]<ref>'''[[Adjutant]]:''' "We have impressed most of the remaining Dylarian defense forces into the [[UED Expeditionary Fleet|fleet]] and stand ready to move to the next phase of our invasion." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref> and destroyed the shipyards.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
:''Main article: [[Skirmish on Tarsonis (Ruins of Tarsonis)|Skirmish on Tarsonis]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Skirmish on Tarsonis (Ruins of Tarsonis)|Skirmish on Tarsonis]]''
[[File:PsiDisrupter SC1 Game1.jpg|thumb|The Psi Disrupter would become a key objective of the Brood War]]
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[[File:PsiDisrupter SCR Game1.png|thumb|The [[psi disrupter]]]]
The UED fleet visited [[Tarsonis]], former homeworld of the [[Terran Confederacy]]. Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]] knew of the [[Psi Disrupter]], a potent device similar to a [[psi emitter]], which the Confederacy had developed in its last days. The Disrupter could disrupt [[zerg]] psionic signals. However, it was lost during the [[Fall of Tarsonis]], and the [[Terran Dominion]] had never been able to recover it.
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The UED research team found the [[psi disrupter]] on [[Tarsonis]]. This was a potent device similar to a [[psi emitter]], which the Confederacy had developed in its last days. The disrupter could disrupt zerg [[psionic powers|psionic]] signals. However, it was lost during the [[fall of Tarsonis]], and Mengsk had never been able to recover it.
 
Samir Duran suggested the Psi Disrupter was such a powerful and dangerous piece of technology that it should be destroyed before Mengsk could get his hands on it, but [[Alexei Stukov]] believed its anti-zerg abilities would greatly assist the UED in defeating the zerg. DuGalle agreed with Duran. The main body of the UED fleet moved against [[Korhal]], but DuGalle ordered Duran to descend to the surface of Tarsonis to reach and destroy the Psi Disrupter.
 
   
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Duran suggested the psi disrupter was such a powerful and dangerous piece of technology that it should be destroyed before Mengsk could get his hands on it, but Stukov believed its anti-zerg abilities would greatly assist the UED in defeating the zerg. DuGalle agreed with Duran<ref>'''Duran:''' "I must humbly suggest to you, Admiral, that the Disrupter be destroyed as quickly as possible. If it should fall into the hands of the Dominion we could face some very serious problems."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Hmm. A prudent call, Lieutenant. I am inclined to agree."<br>'''Stukov:''' "But Admiral, this device could insure our victory over the Zerg! It is foolhardy to discard such an advantage!"<br>'''Duran:''' "Surely, Vice Admiral, you don't doubt the tenacity of your own fleet? Your Directorate forces will devastate the Zerg without the need for such a device."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Listen here, Lieutenant, I've had just about enough of your-"<br>'''DuGalle:''' "This conversation is over, Alexei. Given the true nature of our mission to enslave the Overmind, we could hardly stand to have Mengsk control a device of this magnitude. This [[Psi Disrupter]] must be destroyed in order to safeguard our mission. Ensign, set your course for [[Tarsonis]]." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref> and charged him with finding the disrupter and securing it. After neutralizing the zerg in the local area by destroying four [[hive]]s, Duran located the disrupter. Just before he could plant explosives on it, he was relieved by ghosts sent in by Stukov.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M3" />
Duran's force defeated the local [[zerg]] and captured the Disrupter. However, [[ghost]]s working for Alexei Stukov took over the task of "destroying" the Disruptor.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M3"/>
 
   
====Conquest of the Dominion====
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===Emperor's Fall===
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[[File:Augustgrad SC1 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|A UED [[command center]] on Korhal]]
 
:''Main article: [[Battle of Korhal (Assault on Korhal)|Battle of Korhal]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Battle of Korhal (Assault on Korhal)|Battle of Korhal]]''
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Korhal, capital world of the Dominion, was the fleet's next target and ultimately the Dominion knew this. As reports of an approaching enemy fleet reached [[Dominion High Command]], testing was ordered of a new plasma-pulse weapon at the [[Broken Mesa]] in hopes that the power of this weapon might destroy the UED armada. While in the final testing phase, Senior Scientist [[Ozmel Dodds]] turned traitor as he attempted to curry favor with the attacking UED forces. On the day of the final test, Dodds changed the pulse-modulation frequency on the weapon causing the awesome cannon to overload, destroying itself and the research facility that housed it.<ref>1999-06-1999, [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0699.shtml Broken Mesa]. ''StarCraft Compendium Map Archives''. Accessed on 2007-11-09.</ref>
The UED invasion of [[Korhal]] itself began shortly after [[Alexei Stukov]] had "accounted for" the [[Psi Disrupter]]. The Dominion, having been [[Destruction of Korhal|previously devastated]] by nuclear weapons, had few compunctions about defending their homeworld with more nuclear weapons. In addition to large numbers of [[nuclear silo]]s, Korhal was defended by large numbers of [[battlecruiser]]s.
 
   
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The UED invasion of [[Korhal]] itself began shortly after Stukov had "accounted for" the disrupter. The fleet was presented with two key obstacles in its assault. Firstly, Mengsk possessed a formidable nuclear arsenal and as Korhal had already been [[Destruction of Korhal (Rebellion of Korhal)|devastated]] by nuclear fire nearly a decade ago, there would be no compunction against using [[nuclear missile]]s against UED ground forces. The second issue was that Korhal's planetary defense featured multiple battlecruisers. Either set of defenses could be compensated for in an attack prior to moving on the capital of [[Augustgrad]] but the UED timetable did not allow for disabling both groups of defenses. Either way, the pre-emptive strike was successful, leaving the way open to Augustgrad.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M4">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Assault on Korhal]] (in English). 1998.</ref> However, Mengsk still possessed a large number of standing forces, even if he couldn't reinforce them.<ref>'''DuGalle:''' "You should know, that even though Mengsk cannot reinforce his numbers, his standing forces are substantial. [[Augustgrad]] is easily the most heavily fortified city in all of [[Dominion Space|Dominion space]]." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Emperor's Fall]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
The UED timetable did not allow for disabling both groups of defenses. The invasion fleet was successful, pushing on toward [[Augustgrad]].<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M4">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Assault on Korhal]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
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:''Main article: [[Siege of Augustgrad (Emperor's Fall)|Siege of Augustgrad]]''
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[[File:EmperorsFallBirdsOfWar SC1 Map1.jpg|thumb|[[Augustgrad]]]]
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After weathering Mengk's counterstrike, the UED forces moved on Augustgrad and captured the city. Mengsk, attempting to escape in the ''[[Norad III]]'' was intercepted and was forced to request a parlay.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M5">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Fall]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
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On Aiur, Raynor and Fenix were contacted by Kerrigan,<ref>'''Kerrigan:''' "When I contacted you both on Aiur, I told you about the new Overmind and about the UED that seeks to control it." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Vile Disruption]] (in English). 1998.</ref> who asked them to rescue Mengsk from the UED and bring him to her. Raynor was galvanized by the threat of an emergent Overmind in the hands of the UED and temporarily put aside his hatred of Mengsk and agreed to Kerrigan's plan.<ref name="SC:WoL_Man" />
:''Main article: [[Siege of Augustgrad (Emperor's Fall)|Siege of Augustgrad]]''
 
The UED forces intended to besiege [[Arcturus Mengsk]]'s palace, but first had to deal with his counterstrike. The UED destroyed [[Augustgrad]]'s defenses and demanded Mengsk's surrender so they could publicly execute him. Mengsk was rescued by a [[protoss]] fleet and the [[Raynor's Raiders]] [[battlecruiser]], the ''[[Hyperion]]'', surprising Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]].<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M5">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Fall]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
   
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DuGalle, as impressed as he was at Mengsk's defense,<ref>'''DuGalle:''' "I am Admiral Gerard DuGalle, and I must commend you, Sir, for holding back our advance for as long as you have. You are indeed a worthy opponent." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Emperor's Fall]] (in English). 1998.</ref> had no intention of negotiation, as Mengsk was to be executed along with his ranking officers. Before the emperor could be apprehended however, the ''[[Hyperion]]'' appeared alongside a small protoss fleet. Through dimensional [[recall]], Mengsk was rescued right under the UED's nose.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M5" />
:''Main article: [[Raid on Aiur (Emperor's Flight)|UED Raid on Aiur]]''
 
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:''Main article: [[Raid on Aiur (Emperor's Flight)|UED Raid on Aiur]]''
The UED pursued Raynor and Mengsk to [[Aiur]], where they hid in a [[protoss]] encampment based around a functional {{link|warp gate|xel'naga}}. Large numbers of [[zerg]] prowled the area. A [[captain (Episode V)|captain]] was assigned to destroy the encampment while forces led by [[Samir Duran]] and Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]] would seal off the area.
 
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[[File:EmperorsFlight SC1 Map1.jpg|thumb|[[Fenix]]'s encampment]]
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The UED pursued Raynor and Mengsk to Aiur, where they hid in a protoss encampment based around the warp gate. Large numbers of zerg prowled the area and while passive, anything could set them off. A [[captain (Episode V)|captain]] was assigned to destroy the encampment while forces led by Duran and Stukov would seal off the area.
   
The zerg were mostly passive as the UED forces settled. Shortly after the invasion, the warp gate was activated, throwing the zerg into a frenzy. The UED forces fought their way past both protoss and zerg, destroying the protoss encampment. Raynor and Mengsk fled in a transport, but internal machinations in the UED Expeditionary Fleet would allow their escape.
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Shortly after the invasion, the warp gate was activated, throwing the zerg into a frenzy. The UED forces fought their way past both protoss and zerg, destroying the protoss encampment. Raynor and Mengsk fled in a transport, but the UED strike force was in position to intercept them. However, to Stukov's astoundment, a force of zerg converged on the location. Duran had moved his troops out of position and feigned ignorance of such actions. An irate Stukov left the battlefield in order to attend to "a personal matter". This enabled a massive swarm of zerg to move into the area, destroying everything in sight. Raynor and Mengsk escaped and the warp gate self-destructed.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M6" />
   
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===On the Blood of Patriots===
Duran moved his troops out of position, and lied to Stukov about it. An irate Stukov left the battlefield in order to attend to "[[Psi Disrupter|personal business]]". This enabled a massive swarm of zerg to move into the area, destroying everything in sight. Raynor and Mengsk escaped and the warp gate self-destructed.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M6">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Flight]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
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{{Quote|Gerard... old friend. You do indeed have a traitor in your midst... but it's not me. Duran. He has been playing us both from the start... He convinced you to destroy the [[Psi Disrupter]]... even though it was our best chance at defeating the Zerg. And then, on [[Aiur]], ...he allowed the Zerg to overrun us even as we had the fugitives in our grasp. I came here... to activate the one hope we have of defeating them... And you killed me for it. Heh, heh... Duran is your enemy Gerard. I suspect... that he may even be infested as well... Use the Disrupter, Gerard... Finish our operation... Let my death have at least some meaning.|Stukov's dying words.|Patriot's Blood}}
 
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[[File:PatriotsBlood SC1 Map1.jpg|thumb|The psi disrupter's interior]]
====Conquest of the Renegade Zerg====
 
 
:''Main article: [[Raid on the Psi Disrupter (Patriot's Blood)|First Raid on the Psi Disrupter]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Raid on the Psi Disrupter (Patriot's Blood)|First Raid on the Psi Disrupter]]''
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Stukov took his [[Stukov's Elite Guard|Elite Guard]] to [[Braxis]] where he reconstructed the [[Psi Disrupter]]. DuGalle traced him to the world and was perplexed at his actions, especially in light of the detection of a fully functional psi disrupter. Duran convinced the admiral that this was an act of treason. In response, DuGalle put Duran in charge of a strikeforce through which Stukov would account for his actions.<ref>'''Adjutant:''' "Vice Admiral Stukov took control of a large contingent of troops and came here to the planet Braxis."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Why would he abandon the battle on Aiur? Why has he come back to Braxis?"<br>'''Duran:''' "I mean no offense, Admiral. But perhaps Stukov's loyalties are not as strong as you once believed."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Because you are young and foolish, Lieutenant, I will pardon that insult. Alexei and I have been friends since long before you were born. However, he must be found. If Stukov is here, he will account for his actions."<br>'''Adjutant:''' "Admiral, our sensors have detected a fully functional Psi Disrupter on the planet's surface directly below our position. It would appear that the Vice Admiral did not destroy the Psi Disrupter on Tarsonis as was ordered."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "What? Impossible!"<br>'''Duran:''' "I warned you Admiral! Stukov has betrayed you! He's reconstructed the Psi Disrupter in order to sabotage your mission in [[Koprulu sector|this sector]]!"<br>'''DuGalle:''' "I can't believe it. Yet the evidence is incontrovertible. Alexei, what have you done? Perhaps you've been right all along, Lieutenant. On my authority, enter the Psi Disrupter... and... deal with the Vice Admiral appropriately..."<br>'''Duran:''' "Of course, Admiral." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The force fought their way through the psi disrupter to Stukov, whom Duran shot and vanished soon afterwards. As Stukov lay dying, he told DuGalle that he believed Duran was the traitor and may even have been [[infested terran|infested]].<ref>'''Duran:''' "Vice Admiral Stukov, I am here under orders to terminate your command."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Lieutenant Duran. I'm not surprised. We both know exactly what it is that you're here to terminate. Get on with it."<br>'''Duran:''' "Say goodnight, Stukov."<br>'''Stukov:''' "To hell with y- !"<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Lieutenant Duran, report your situation immediately!"<br>'''Stukov:''' "Gerard... old friend. You do indeed have a traitor in your midst... but it's not me. Duran. He has been playing us both from the start... He convinced you to destroy the Psi Disrupter... even though it was our best chance at defeating the Zerg. And then, on Aiur, ...he allowed the Zerg to overrun us even as we had the fugitives in our grasp. I came here... to activate the one hope we have of defeating them... And you killed me for it. Heh, heh... Duran is your enemy Gerard. I suspect... that he may even be infested as well... Use the Disrupter, Gerard... Finish our operation... Let my death have at least some meaning."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Alexei! No! What have I done? What have I done? Computer, where the hell is Lieutenant Duran?"<br>'''Adjutant:''' "The Lieutenant no longer registers on my sensors, Admiral. He appears to have vanished."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "No." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref> DuGalle realized too late that his friend was telling the truth. The UED was unable to locate Duran but they did encounter large numbers of zerg which had invaded the Disrupter. The Disrupter's core had been set to overload in a short period of time. Duran's former force teamed up with the remains of Stukov's force, fighting their way past the zerg to save the Disrupter. The Disrupter remained on Braxis, protected by a planetary garrison.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
[[File:AlexeiStukov SC1 CineUEDVicReport1.jpg|thumb|Alexei Stukov was branded a traitor]]
 
Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]] took [[Stukov's Elite Guard]] to [[Braxis]] where he reconstructed the [[Psi Disrupter]].
 
 
[[Samir Duran]] convinced Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]] that this was an act of treason. DuGalle put Duran in charge of the force which would execute Stukov.
 
 
Duran's force located Stukov, and after exchanging words, he shot Stukov and vanished. As Stukov lay dying, he told DuGalle that he believed Duran was the traitor and may even have been [[infested terran|infested]]. The UED was unable to locate Duran but they did encounter large numbers of [[zerg]] which had invaded the Disrupter. The Disrupter's core had been set to overload in a short period of time. Duran's former force teamed up with the remains of Stukov's force, fighting their way past the zerg to save the Disrupter.
 
 
The Disrupter remained on Braxis, protected by a planetary garrison.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
 
:''Main article: [[Invasion of Char (To Chain the Beast)|The Capture of the Overmind]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Invasion of Char (To Chain the Beast)|The Capture of the Overmind]]''
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[[File:ToChainTheBeast SC1 Map1.jpg|thumb|The [[Second Overmind|Overmind]]'s defenders]]
The UED fleet traveled to [[Char]] for the final push against the [[zerg]]. The [[Psi Disrupter]] proved its worth by interfering with zerg communications, causing the zerg to spread over Char in disarray. This enabled the fleet to reach Char's surface.
 
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The UED fleet traveled to Char for the final push against the zerg. The disrupter proved its worth by interfering with zerg communications, causing the zerg to spread over Char in disarray. This enabled the fleet to reach Char's surface. However, the Overmind was still defended by three broods, each commanded by a cerebrate with a special ability. One could enhance the toughness of its [[sunken colonies]], another created [[infested terran]]s, and yet another could create a [[Torrasque]], a powerful [[ultralisk]] breed, and respawn it when it was killed. The UED forces destroyed each cerebrate in turn, pacifying each brood. This allowed their [[medic]]s to approach the second Overmind and pacify it with [[neurostim]] injections. As the UED reached its victory, Duran appeared on the battlefield. He introduced DuGalle to Kerrigan who taunted him about the death of Stukov. She said she would claim the zerg for herself and destroy the disrupter. Her forces covered her retreat as the Directorate engaged them.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Chain the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
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[[File:BlackFlag SC1 CineUEDVicRep1.jpg|thumb|[[Project Black Flag]]]]
The [[second Overmind]] was still defended by three broods, each commanded by a [[cerebrate]] with a special ability. One could enhance the toughness of its [[sunken colonies]], another created [[infested terran]]s, and yet another could create a [[Torrasque]], a powerful [[ultralisk]] breed, and respawn it when it was killed.
 
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In the aftermath of their victory, the fleet created a victory report for transmission to Earth, informing their homeworld of the successes against the zerg. The report was laced with propaganda and in regards to the manner of Stukov's death, outright lies. Directorate [[Project "Black Flag"]] controlled the Overmind through psychics as well as powerful drugs.<ref name="SC:BW_CineUEDVictory" />
 
The UED forces destroyed each cerebrate in turn, pacifying each brood. This allowed their [[medic]]s to approach the second Overmind and pacify it with [[neurostim]] injections.
 
 
As the UED reached its victory, [[Samir Duran]] appeared on the battlefield. He introduced DuGalle to [[Infested Kerrigan]], who taunted him about the death of Stukov. She said she would claim the zerg for herself and destroy the Psi Disrupter. Her forces covered her retreat as the Directorate pursued.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Chain the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
Directorate [[Project "Black Flag"]] controlled the Overmind through psychics as well as powerful drugs.<ref name="SC:BW_CineUEDVictory">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode V#UED Victory Report|UED Victory Report]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
===Ulrezaj's Dark Vengeance===
 
:''Main article: [[StarCraft Enslavers II|Ulrezaj's Dark Vengeance]]''
 
The [[Dark Templar]] terrorist [[Ulrezaj]] hatched a plot to destroy the [[Templar Caste|Templar]] from [[Aiur]] sheltering on [[Shakuras]] using [[genetically enhanced zerg]]. His [[zerg]] minions occupied [[Korhal]] and [[Braxis]] as the Dominion lay weakened from the UED invasion. [[Zeratul]]'s forces managed to defeat Ulrezaj in a battle on a [[space platform]] over Shakuras.<ref name="SC:Ens2_M5A">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Enslavers: Dark Vengeance]] bonus campaign, episode V: "[[StarCraft Enslavers II#Showdown|Showdown]]" (in English). 1999-06-25. [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/0699.shtml StarCraft Map Archives]</ref>
 
   
===Kerrigan's Alliances: Rebirth of the Swarm===
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===Kerrigan's Alliances===
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{{Quote|Do you think they suspect anything, my Queen?"<br>"Of course. They aren't stupid, Duran. They're siding with the evil they know over the evil they don't... They simply don't yet realize what it will cost them.|Samir Duran and Sarah Kerrigan discuss their allies.|The Kel-Morian Combine (mission)}}
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[[File:Zerg SC-BW Art1.jpg|thumb|Kerrigan's zerg]]
 
:''Main article: [[Raid on Tarsonis (Vile Disruption)|Tarsonis Zerg Revolt]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Raid on Tarsonis (Vile Disruption)|Tarsonis Zerg Revolt]]''
The [[Psi Disrupter]]'s effects weakened [[Kerrigan's Zerg Swarm]], causing [[Infested Kerrigan]] to lose control of many of her minions. She took control of a [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|new cerebrate]] and told it if it served her unquestioningly, she would let it live.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M1"/>
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The disrupter's effects weakened [[Kerrigan's Zerg Swarm]], causing Kerrigan to lose control of many of her minions. She took control of a [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|new cerebrate]] and told it if it served her unquestioningly, she would let it live. Duran told Kerrigan that the zerg on Tarsonis had been revolting for hours. The new cerebrate took control of Kerrigan's few remaining minions and slowly defeated the rebel zerg, recovering hives as it did so. The hives failed to respond to the cerebrate's orders, and so the associated [[larva]]e were unable to be transformed into new minions. Kerrigan's zerg moved from hive to hive, taking them from the rebels' control. Each time, some of the renegade zerg joined Kerrigan's side. Kerrigan recruited a number of [[Hunter Killer]]s this way; the Queen of Blades managed to put down the rebels and claimed victory.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Vile Disruption]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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[[File:Firing Line SC1 Art1.gif|thumb|The UED's attempted defense]]
 
Kerrigan had contacted [[Jim Raynor]] and [[Fenix]] and persuaded them to work with her to overthrow the [[United Earth Directorate]] [[UED Expeditionary Force|expeditionary fleet]], convincing them that the UED had plans beyond conquering the [[Terran Dominion]]. She claimed the UED also intended to take control of the [[zerg]] and use them to lock down the sector.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Vile Disruption]] (in English). 1998.</ref><ref name = "SSF2"/> Her allies would rescue the remains of the Terran Dominion fleet from the UED after it conquered [[Korhal]].<ref name = "SSF2">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2008-04-16. [http://starcraft2.com/features/storysofar2.xml The Story so Far... Part 2: The Brood War]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2008-04-16.</ref> While Raynor and Fenix didn't trust her, with Fenix believing her true aim was to be the sole ruler of the zerg, Raynor feared the UED more than the Dominion.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M1"/>
 
 
[[Samir Duran]] warned Kerrigan that the zerg on Tarsonis had been revolting for hours. The new cerebrate took control of Kerrigan's few remaining minions and, with the use of superior tactics, slowly defeated the rebel zerg, recovering [[hive]]s as it did so. The hives failed to respond to the cerebrate's orders, and so the associated [[larva]]e were unable to be transformed into new minions.
 
 
Kerrigan's zerg moved from hive to hive, taking them from the rebels' control. Each time, some of the renegade zerg joined Kerrigan's side. Kerrigan recruited a number of [[Hunter Killer]]s this way; the Queen of Blades managed to put down the rebels and claimed victory.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M1"/>
 
 
 
:''Main article: [[Liberation of Braxis (Reign of Fire)|Second Raid on the Psi Disrupter]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Liberation of Braxis (Reign of Fire)|Second Raid on the Psi Disrupter]]''
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Kerrigan arranged for Mengsk to be transported in [[cryogenic hibernation]] to her by Fenix and Raynor. Kerrigan claimed that she bore Mengsk no ill will and proposed a deal. In return for her help in retaking Korhal, he would provide a [[psi emitter]], which would enable her to gather up enough zerg to destroy the disrupter. Mengsk, having little choice in the matter, agreed.
Kerrigan arranged for [[Arcturus Mengsk]] to be transported in a cryostasis chamber to [[Braxis]] by Fenix and Raynor.
 
   
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[[Raynor's Raiders]] began the assault, destroying the external [[power generator]]s powering the Disrupter. Mengsk's SCV, carrying an emitter, then descended. It lured zerg minions, such as [[drone]]s, as well as powerful minions such as [[Devouring One]]s, [[Hunter Killer]]s and even a [[Torrasque]] to Kerrigan's [[hive cluster]]. Kerrigan's forces destroyed the Disrupter, achieving a strategic victory over the UED.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M2">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Reign of Fire]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
Kerrigan claimed that she bore Mengsk no ill will. In return for her help in retaking Korhal, he would provide a [[psi emitter]], which would enable her to gather up enough [[zerg]] to destroy the [[Psi Disrupter]]. Mengsk, having little choice in the matter, agreed to the deal.
 
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[[File:Moria SC2 Art1.jpg|thumb|[[Moria]]]]
 
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:''Main article: [[Raid on Moria (The Kel-Morian Combine)]]''
[[Raynor's Raiders]] began the assault, destroying the external [[power generator]]s powering the Disrupter. Mengsk's SCV, carrying an emitter, then descended. It lured zerg minions, such as [[drone]]s, as well as powerful minions such as [[Devouring One]]s, [[Hunter Killer]]s and even a [[Torrasque]] to Kerrigan's [[hive cluster]]. Kerrigan's forces destroyed the Disrupter, achieving a strategic victory over the UED.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M2">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Reign of Fire]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
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Kerrigan's allies were uneasy, wondering if Kerrigan's now uncontested control of her zerg would signal the end of their alliance. Either way, the assault on Korhal loomed. In order to prepare for the upcoming attack, Kerrigan needed a large quantity of [[minerals]]. She chose [[Moria]] as her target. Fenix agreed to lead the zerg troops.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Kel-Morian Combine (mission)|The Kel-Morian Combine]] (in English). 1998.</ref> They weakened some of Moria's defenses in the assault and destroyed a number of military and manufacturing facilities as they pilfered ten thousand minerals.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. 2010-07-24. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/planet/moria Koprulu Sector Systems: Moria]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2010-07-24.</ref>
 
:''Main article: [[The Kel-Morian Combine (mission)|Raid on the Kel-Morian Combine]]''
 
In order to prepare for the upcoming strike on [[Korhal]], Kerrigan needed a large quantity of [[minerals]]. She chose [[Moria]] as her target. [[Fenix]] agreed to lead the zerg troops. Kerrigan's forces were instructed to [[infested terran|infest]] as many [[Kel-Morian Combine]] defenders as possible. They made off with a large haul of minerals.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Kel-Morian Combine (mission)|The Kel-Morian Combine]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
   
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===True Colors===
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{{Quote|I liberated [[Korhal|this planet]] because it was the UED's primary staging point, not because I was under any obligation to you. I used you to destroy the Psi Disrupter. And now that I've got my Broods back, you're no longer necessary for my plans. I think I'll leave you here, Arcturus, among the ashes of your precious Dominion. I want you to live to see me rise to power. And I want you to always remember in your most private moments that it was you who turned me loose in the first place.|Kerrigan's betrayal of Mengsk|True Colors}}
 
:''Main article: [[The Liberation of Korhal]]''
 
:''Main article: [[The Liberation of Korhal]]''
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[[File:TheLiberationOfKorhal SC1 Map1.jpg|thumb|The UED base in Augustgrad]]
The [[Zerg Swarm]], [[Terran Dominion]], [[Raynor's Raiders]] and [[Fenix]]'s [[protoss]] forces converged on [[Korhal]]. Kerrigan's zerg, bolstered by [[infested terran]]s taken from [[Moria]], lead the attack against [[Augustgrad]], fighting the [[United Earth Directorate]] and their relatively small number of [[UED Slave Broods|zerg minions]]. The UED forces were defeated.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M4">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Liberation of Korhal]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
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Much planning went into the assault on Korhal, and for good reason&mdash;the UED possessed a substantial ground force, heavy fortifications [[UED Slave Broods|and even its own zerg]], courtesy of its control of the Overmind. While Raynor and Fenix led an assault against the outlying fortifications of Augustgrad, Kerrigan's zerg acted as the tip of the spear, reclaiming the city. Fewer enemy zerg were encountered than expected, leading Kerrigan to wonder if the Overmind was proving difficult to control. Either way, with victory achieved, Mengsk sent Duke to establish a base of operations in Augustgrad.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M4">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Liberation of Korhal]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
:''Main article: [[True Colors|Betrayal on Korhal]]''
 
:''Main article: [[True Colors|Betrayal on Korhal]]''
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[[File:TrueColors SC1 Map1.jpg|thumb|Duke's and Fenix's bases]]
[[Infested Kerrigan]] no longer believed her allies were useful, seeing them as dangerous. She and [[Samir Duran]] plotted their destruction. As the [[Terran Dominion]] and [[Fenix]]'s forces rested after the liberation of Korhal, Kerrigan's zerg attacked them. For six minutes they rampaged almost unchecked before the former allies could retaliate. During the battle, Dominion general [[Edmund Duke]] (in the ''[[Norad III]]'') and Fenix himself made personal appearances on the battlefield, but both fell to the zerg. This earned Kerrigan the hatred of both [[Arcturus Mengsk]] and [[Jim Raynor]].
 
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For Kerrigan, the struggle was not over, as the UED forces on Char still had to be dealt with. Before that could occur however, she had to deal with her former allies, seeing them as potentially dangerous. She and Duran plotted their destruction. As Duke's and Fenix's forces rested after the liberation of Korhal, Kerrigan's zerg attacked them. For six minutes they rampaged almost unchecked before the former allies could retaliate. During the battle, both Duke (in the ''Norad III'') and Fenix himself made personal appearances on the battlefield, but both fell to the zerg.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M5">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[True Colors]] (in English). 1998.</ref> This earned Kerrigan the hatred of both Mengsk<ref>'''Arcturus Mengsk:''' "Kerrigan, you murdering bitch! We had a deal!"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "Oh, come on, Arcturus. Did you really think I'd allow you to come into power again? You practically fed me to the Zerg on Tarsonis! You're directly responsible for the hell I've been through! Did you honestly think I'd let you get away with that?"<br>'''Mengsk:''' "But you said revenge was secondary to defeating the UED!"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "I lied. I liberated [[Korhal|this planet]] because it was the UED's primary staging point, not because I was under any obligation to you. I used you to destroy the Psi Disrupter. And now that I've got my Broods back, you're no longer necessary for my plans. I think I'll leave you here, Arcturus, among the ashes of your precious Dominion. I want you to live to see me rise to power. And I want you to always remember in your most private moments that it was you who turned me loose in the first place." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[True Colors]] (in English). 1998.</ref> and Raynor.<ref>'''Raynor:''' "I'll see you dead for this, Kerrigan. For Fenix and all the others who got caught between you and your mad quest for power!"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "Tough talk, Jimmy. But I don't think you have what it takes to be a killer."<br>'''Raynor:''' "It may not be tomorrow, darlin'. It may not even happen with an army at my back. But rest assured: I'm the man who's going to kill you some day. I'll be seein' you." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[True Colors]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Kerrigan weary of the slaughter, ordered her forces to return to Tarsonis.<ref>'''Kerrigan:''' "It is done, [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|Cerebrate]]. They've all been destroyed. Let us return to Tarsonis to rest. For the first time since my transfiguration I am wearied of the slaughter." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[True Colors]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
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===To Slay the Beast===
Kerrigan felt tired of the slaughter, however, and ordered her forces to return to [[Tarsonis]].<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M5">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[True Colors]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
====Zerg Civil War (Phase Two)====
 
 
:''Main article: [[Fury of the Swarm|Second UED Raid on Tarsonis]]''
 
:''Main article: [[Fury of the Swarm|Second UED Raid on Tarsonis]]''
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[[File:FuryOfTheSwarm SC1 Map1.jpg|thumb|left|Kerrigan's fortress and the UED compound]]
The [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]] launched an attack by their [[UED Slave Broods|enslaved zerg]] against [[Infested Kerrigan|Infested Kerrigan's]] home base on [[Tarsonis]]. The hundreds of zerg were coordinated by [[UED scientist|"scientists"]], due to the UED's poor control over their [[second Overmind|enslaved Overmind]]. In addition, the UED used [[UED Genetic Engineer|genetic engineers]] which experimented on a number of passive zerg.
 
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Two days after the massacre on Korhal, The [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]] launched an attack by their [[UED Slave Broods|enslaved zerg]] against Kerrigan's fortress on Tarsonis. The hundreds of zerg were coordinated by [[UED scientist|scientist]]s, due to the UED's poor control over the Overmind.<ref>'''Duran:''' "My Queen, we have located a small [[Terran]] facility towards the rear of the Renegades' landing zone. There appears to be a number of UED [[scientist]]s working within the compound, but we are unable to determine the purpose of their presence..."<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "I know what they're up to. I suspected that the UED's control of the Overmind was tenuous. Tarsonis is too remote for them to maintain direct control over the Swarms, so they've sent these 'scientists' to coordinate their attack."<br>'''Duran:''' "Cerebrate, focus your attacks against the Terran facility. All of the UED scientists must be killed. Only then will we be able to finish off these Renegade Zerg." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Fury of the Swarm]] (in English). 1998.</ref> In addition, the UED used [[UED Genetic Engineer|genetic engineer]]s which experimented on a number of passive zerg.
 
The UED enslaved zerg overwhelmed many of Kerrigan's [[hive cluster]]s, but [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|her cerebrate]] was able to rally the remaining forces. Kerrigan ordered the deaths of the scientists, which caused the passive zerg to run wild. Kerrigan's forces had achieved victory.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M6">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Fury of the Swarm]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
:''Main article: [[Drawing of the Web|Destruction of Talematros]]''
 
   
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The UED enslaved zerg overwhelmed many of Kerrigan's hive clusters, but her cerebrate was able to rally the remaining forces. Kerrigan ordered the deaths of the scientists, which caused the passive zerg to run wild. Kerrigan's forces had achieved victory.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M6">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Fury of the Swarm]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
Kerrigan had a plan for Matriarch [[Raszagal]], but refused to tell [[Samir Duran]] about it. She took her forces to [[Shakuras]], intending on kidnapping the [[Dark Templar]] Matriarch. Raszagal resided at [[Talematros]], which was protected by five special [[pylon]] clusters which could prevent [[zerg]] flyers from maneuvering.
 
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[[File:DrawingOfTheWeb SC1 Map1.jpg|thumb|[[Talematros]]]]
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In order to slay the Overmind, Kerrigan needed the aid of the Dark Templar. For the aid of the Dark Templar, she needed Raszagal. And in order to retrieve the matriarch, she and Duran returned to Shakuras. However, Raszagal was residing in [[Talematros]], a well defended settlement whose [[pylon]]s were generating an electromagnetic field, preventing most zerg aerial strains from being fielded. Duran suggested he could plant charges on the pylon clusters and set them to overload. With the destruction of the power grid, the zerg would have ample cover through which they could kidnap Raszagal. Kerrigan approved of the plan.
   
Duran said he could plant charges on the clusters and set them to overload. Kerrigan approved the plan. Duran led ground-based zerg (and [[overlord]]s) against the [[protoss]] defenders, eventually planting charges and detonating all of the clusters. The entire city was destroyed.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Drawing of the Web]] (in English). 1998.</ref> During the confusion, Raszagal was retrieved.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M8"/>
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Duran led ground-based zerg (and [[overlord]]s) against the protoss defenders, eventually planting charges and detonating all of the clusters. The entire city was destroyed.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Drawing of the Web]] (in English). 1998.</ref> During the confusion, Raszagal was retrieved.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M8" />
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[[File:Bunker SC1 CineAscension1.jpg|thumb|left|The UED's lines crumble]]
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Kerrigan traveled to Char, where her final plans would be laid. As Kerrigan had anticipated, Zeratul arrived, leading a protoss revenge force. Kerrigan used Raszasgal's status as a hostage to force another alliance with the protoss &mdash; if the Dark Templar would slay the Overmind for Kerrigan, she would allow Raszagal to return. Zeratul was outraged, but Raszagal convinced him to agree to Kerrigan's demands, pointing out the Overmind was an enemy for both Kerrigan and the protoss.<ref>'''Zeratul:''' "Kerrigan, this is Zeratul. I demand to know why you've taken our Matriarch."<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "Actually, Zeratul, she's not the one I'm truly interested in. I stole her to get to you. You see, I need you and your brethren to kill the Overmind for me. The only way I had of assuring your cooperation was to take away that which you value most. However, I give you my word that once you've killed the Overmind, I'll allow her to return to you."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "As if your word held any value..."<br>'''Raszagal:''' "Zeratul, my faithful servant. You must aid Kerrigan in this endeavor. The Overmind is our common enemy. It must be destroyed to insure that our people will survive!"<br>'''Zeratul:''' "You ask me to aid this vile creature?"<br>'''Raszagal:''' "I do not ask this for myself. Nor do I ask it on Kerrigan's behalf. I ask you to do this for our people, Zeratul. Obey me as you always have... Trust in my judgement."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "Very well, Matriarch. The Overmind will die this day." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Kerrigan's zerg and the Dark Templar fought against the UED and its enslaved zerg. Eventually Kerrigan's alliance overwhelmed the UED, with Zeratul personally slaying the Overmind.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The remaining [[cerebrate]]s were also killed<ref name="CerDead">'''Duran:''' "My Queen, with the Overmind and its cerebrates destroyed, all of the Zerg in this sector have reverted to your direct control." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Reckoning]] (in English). 1998.</ref> by the Nerazim.<ref name="Zerg2">2008-03-10. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/main.xml Zerg]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2008-03-10.</ref>
   
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Zeratul demanded the return of the Matriarch. Kerrigan allowed this... but Raszagal, now clearly under Kerrigan's control, would not.<ref>'''Zeratul:''' "It's done, Kerrigan. The Overmind is dead as you wished. Now I demand that you release the Matriarch at once!"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "Of course. Raszagal, do you wish to return to your tribe?"<br>'''Raszagal:''' "No, my Queen. I wish only to serve you and remain at your side."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "What treachery is this, Kerrigan? This pathetic creature cannot possibly be Raszagal!"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "Ha ha ha. I promised that I'd allow her to return to you, Zeratul. But it looks to me like she doesn't want to go."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "You have corrupted her! Somehow you have poisoned her thoughts. Restore her to her rightful self, or you will pay dearly for this offense, Kerrigan!"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "All right, Zeratul, you've got me. I made your Matriarch my slave long before I joined you on Shakuras. She made the mistake of underestimating my power just like everyone else did." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
:''Main article: [[To Slay the Beast|Destruction of the Second Overmind]]''
 
[[File:Overmind2 SC1 Game1.jpg|thumb|The end]]
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[[File:RaszagalZeratul SC2 Art1.jpg|thumb|Raszagal, dead at Zeratul's hands]]
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:''Main article: [[Skirmish on Char (The Reckoning)]]''
Kerrigan traveled to [[Char]], where her final plans would be laid. [[Zeratul]] arrived, leading a [[protoss]] revenge force. Kerrigan used Raszasgal's status as a hostage to force another alliance with the protoss&mdash;if [[dark templar]] would slay the [[second Overmind]] for Kerrigan, she would "allow" Raszagal to return. Zeratul was outraged, but Raszagal convinced him to agree to Kerrigan's demands, pointing out the Overmind was an enemy for both Kerrigan and the protoss.
 
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Zeratul and his brethren circumvented Kerrigan's defenses and rescued Raszagal as the remainder of the UED forces fled. Duran was meanwhile able to locate Zeratul's outpost, near remnants of UED ground troops. It appeared that they were intent on returning to Shakuras with Raszagal, and would do so within thirty minutes. Kerrigan's zerg fought their way past the UED troops and destroyed the protoss base. Raszasgal was located in a [[stasis cell]] within.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M9">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Reckoning]] (in English). 1998.</ref> With a heavy heart, Zeratul slew Raszagal in order to prevent Kerrigan from controlling her.<ref>'''Zeratul:''' "Damn you, Kerrigan, for what I must do!"<br>'''Raszagal:''' "Thank you, Zeratul... You have freed me from her vile control at last. You have always served me with honor... Thus I must ask you... to watch over my tribe... Into your hands I give the future."<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "I can hardly believe this! You've killed your own Matriarch!"<br>'''Zeratul:''' "Better that I killed her, than let her live as your slave, Kerrigan." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Reckoning]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Kerrigan was impressed with Zeratul's resolve and allowed him to live, reveling at the guilt Zeratul would be forced to live with.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M9" />
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===Dark Origin===
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:''Main article: [[Dark Origin]]''
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{{Quote|This creature is the completion of a cycle. It's role in the cosmic order was preordained when the stars were young. Behold the culmination of your history."<br>"All I behold is an abomination."<br>"Your violence, young prodigal, is typical. As is your inablility to comprehend the greater scheme of things. You can destroy all of the specimens here. It will do you no good. For I have seeded the [[Hybrid]] on many, many worlds. You will never find them all before they awaken... And when they do... your universe will be changed... forever.|Duran and Zeratul discuss the [[hybrid]]|Dark Origin}}
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[[File:Zeratul SCR Art1.jpg|thumb|Zeratul on the [[dark moon]]]]
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Following the previous battle on Char, Duran left Kerrigan's side. She was unaware of his location or motives.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M10">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Zeratul meanwhile led a small warband fleeing from Char. They sought Artanis and other protoss survivors of Kerrigan's attacks. During the search, they located protoss power signatures emanating from a [[dark moon]]. Since the protoss had never lived at this moon, Zeratul believed survivors may be located there. However, the power signatures were actually coming from makeshift devices crafted by terrans.
   
Kerrigan's zerg and the Dark Templar fought against the UED and its enslaved zerg. Eventually Kerrigan's alliance overwhelmed the UED, with Zeratul personally slaying the second Overmind.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Zeratul personally led a small force of [[dragoon]]s and dark archons to the dark moon. There, they discovered makeshift stasis cells defended by [[Clandestine Mercenaries]]. The terran scientists had been conducting a number of experiments with protoss technology and biology... as well as zerg biology. At the innermost stasis cell, Zeratul discovered the truth: the experiments' aim was to create a [[hybrid|protoss-zerg hybrid]], which, as the creature within the stasis cell depicted, had been achieved.<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dark Origin]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
The remaining [[cerebrate]]s were killed<ref name = "CerDead">'''[[Infested Duran]]:''' [[Infested Kerrigan|My Queen]], with the [[second Overmind|Overmind]] and its cerebrates destroyed, all of the Zerg in this sector have reverted to your direct control. ''StarCraft: Brood War''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Reckoning]] (in English). 1998.</ref> by the [[Dark Templar]] which had been manipulated by Kerrigan.<ref name = "Zerg2">2008-03-10. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/main.xml Zerg]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2008-03-10.</ref>
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As Zeratul reeled with the shock of the discovery, Duran confronted Zeratul, telling him that the creature was the culmination of a cycle and that it would change the universe forever. Duran also said the creatures were spread on many worlds and had not awoken yet.<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus" /> Zeratul saw the creature as an abomination and slew it. He also destroyed the rest of the facility<ref name="ZeratulBio">2008-07-03. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/heroes/zeratul.xml Zeratul: Dark Templar Prelate]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2008-07-03.</ref> and departed the dark moon, unable to share the information with his companions as he feared what the future might hold.<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus" />
   
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===Omega===
Zeratul demanded the return of the Matriarch. Kerrigan allowed this ... but Raszagal, now clearly under Kerrigan's control, would not. Zeratul used an [[Arbiter]] to abduct Raszagl, surprising Kerrigan.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M8"/>
 
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{{Quote|At this point, I'm pretty much the Queen Bitch of the Universe. And not all of your little soldiers or space ships will stand in my way again.|Kerrigan|Omega}}
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Kerrigan was left on a weak position at Char, as Duran had disappeared and the majority of her forces were stranded on the surface of the planet when three fleets, commanded by Mengsk, DuGalle and Artanis, converged on her ''[[Char Aleph]]''.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M10" /> The Dominion fleet was particularly weak, being made of special interest groups who wanted to see Kerrigan dead. Mengsk had promised them concessions and called in favors in order to implement his strike.<ref>'''Mengsk:''' "I called in a few favors. Made a few concessions. You'd be surprised to see how many special interest groups in this sector want to see you dead." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998</ref>
   
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Kerrigan led the defense of the platform. Mengsk's forces were defeated, forcing the emperor to withdraw. He promised Kerrigan that sooner or later, she would slip-up, and he would be there to exploit her mistake.<ref>'''Mengsk:''' "Congratulations, Kerrigan. You've beaten me again. Just remember that I'll be out there... waiting for you to slip up. Because sooner or later you'll make a mistake. And when you do..." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The protoss were also defeated, with Artanis also vowing vengeance. Finally, the UED forces were defeated. While the protoss and Dominion fleets were able to limp away, Kerrigan refused to accept DuGalle's surrender, pointing out that he had nothing left to barter with. For her own amusement, Kerrigan allowed the fleet a head-start in their retreat to Earth, before she sent the Swarm after them.<ref>'''DuGalle:''' "Kerrigan, I am prepared to offer terms of surrender. It is my wish that you allow my men to live-"<br>'''Kerrigan:''' "You're not in a position to offer me anything, Admiral. And I don't take prisoners. I'll tell you what... Turn your remaining ships around and start heading back towards the [[Earth]]. I'll let you have a head start, before I send the Swarms after you. It'll be interesting sport to see how far you get before you die." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
====The War Ends====
 
:''Main article: [[The Reckoning|Reckoning on Shakuras]]''
 
[[Infested Kerrigan]] gained control over all [[zerg]] forces in the Sector. They searched for [[Zeratul]] and [[Raszagal]] as the remainder of the [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]] forces fled.
 
   
[[Samir Duran]] located Zeratul's outpost, near remnants of UED ground troops. Kerrigan's zerg fought their way past the UED troops and destroyed the protoss base. Raszasgal was located in a [[stasis cell]] within. Zeratul arrived slew Raszagal in order to prevent Kerrigan from controlling her. Kerrigan was amused by the scene and allowed Zeratul to leave with his pain.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M9">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Reckoning]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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As the UED fleet retreated, DuGalle sent off a final letter to [[Helena DuGalle|his wife]] on Earth. Realizing that the zerg could never be tamed, and that his pride had cost him the lives of Stukov and his men, DuGalle committed suicide.<ref name="SC:BW_CineAscension">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode VI#The Ascension|The Ascension]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The remnants of the UED fleet was destroyed by Kerrigan's forces, with none making it back to Earth.<ref name="SC:BW_CineEpi">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode VI#Epilogue|Epilogue]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
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==Other Battles==
:''Main article: [[Dark Origin|Discoveries at the Dark Moon]]''
 
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During the war, [[Urthos III]] was the site of numerous skirmishes over its [[mineral]] deposits.<ref>[http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0299.shtml Meat Grinder.] ''StarCraft Compendium Map Archives.''</ref> The UED also attacked the city of [[Graschek]]<ref name="Graschek">2000-01-14, [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0100.shtml Dead End]. ''StarCraft Compendium Map Archives''. Accessed on 2007-11-11.</ref> and fought in an area known as the [[Abattoir]].<ref name="Abattoir">1999-07-30, [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0799.shtml Abattoir]. ''StarCraft Compendium Map Archives''. Accessed on 2007-11-09</ref> Heavy casualties were suffered in both instances.<ref name="Graschek" /><ref name="Abattoir" />
[[File:Zeratul SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|Zeratul discovered the [[Clandestine Mercenaries|mercenaries]]' outpost]]
 
Following the previous battle on Char, [[Samir Duran]] left Kerrigan's side. She was unaware of his location or motives.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M10"/>
 
   
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At round about the same time as the UED was assaulting Korhal, the Dark Templar terrorist [[Ulrezaj]] launched a [[StarCraft: Enslavers II|terror campaign]] against the Khalai.<ref name="SC:Ens2_M1">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft: Enslavers II|Enslavers: Dark Vengeance]] bonus campaign, episode I: "[[StarCraft: Enslavers II#The Rescue|The Rescue]]" (in English). 1999-02-05. [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0299.shtml StarCraft Map Archives]</ref> He was defeated, but managed to elude justice.<ref name="SC:Ens2_M5A">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft: Enslavers II|Enslavers: Dark Vengeance]] bonus campaign, episode V: "[[StarCraft: Enslavers II#Showdown|Showdown]]" (in English). 1999-06-25. [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0699.shtml StarCraft Map Archives]</ref>
[[Zeratul]] led a small warband fleeing from Char. They sought [[Artanis]] and other [[protoss]] survivors of Kerrigan's attacks. During the search, they located protoss power signatures emanating from a [[dark moon]]. Since the protoss had never lived at this moon, Zeratul believed survivors may be located there. However, he was also aware of a [[terran]] presence.
 
   
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Other planets of conflict included [[Anselm]]. The Dominion and zerg clashed here.<ref name="SC:AWarOn">Waugh, James. "[[A War On]]." (Feb. 13, 2013). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/lore/short-stories/a-war-on/1 StarCraft Lore: A War On] Accessed 2013-02-13.</ref>
Zeratul personally led a small force of [[dragoon]]s and [[dark archon]]s to the dark moon. There, they discovered makeshift [[stasis cell]]s defended by [[Clandestine Mercenaries]]. The terran scientists had been conducting a number of experiments with protoss technology and biology... as well as [[zerg]] biology. At the innermost stasis cell, Zeratul discovered the truth&mdash;the experiments concluded with a protoss/zerg [[hybrid]].<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dark Origin]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
   
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==Aftermath==
As Zeratul reeled with the shock of the discovery, [[Samir Duran]] uncloaked and confronted Zeratul.<ref name = "SSF2"/> Duran told Zeratul that the creature was the culmination of a cycle and that it would change the universe forever. Duran also said the creatures were spread on many worlds and had not awoken yet.<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus"/> Zeratul saw the creature as an abomination and slew it. He also destroyed the rest of the facility.<ref name="ZeratulBio">2008-07-03. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/heroes/zeratul.xml Zeratul: Dark Templar Prelate]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2008-07-03.</ref>
 
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{{Quote|Once again I stand atop the broken bodies of my enemies... - Victorious but not unscarred. - The Earth-borne Directorate has been destroyed. - And the Overmind lies dead and trampled beneath the ashes of Char. - As for my unlikely allies, I think that I shall allow them a reprieve. - For in time I will seek to test their resolve, and their strengths. - They will all be mine in the end, for I am the Queen of Blades. - None shall ever dispute my rule again.|Kerrigan stands triumphant.|StarCraft Episode VI#The Ascension}}
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[[File:InfestedSarahKerrigan SC1 CineAscension1.jpg|thumb|Kerrigan ascendent]]
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Kerrigan allowed the protoss and Dominion to survive, at least for a time,<ref name="SC:BW_CineAscension" /> and felt that a great threat was coming.<ref>And alone, floating on [[Char Aleph|a dark platform]] above the burnt-out planet of Char, Sarah Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades, sat and lorded over the ravenous Swarms. Unable to shake the feeling that a great threat loomed just over the horizon, Kerrigan could only stare off into the vastness of space where she beheld a great void. Or perhaps a reflection of a hollow victory and of the trials yet to come... ''StarCraft: Brood War''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Epilogue (in English). 1998.</ref> When the war ended, it appeared that doom was nigh for both terrans and protoss, as both species were left to speculate what worlds would be targeted? Who, they asked, could stand against Kerrigan? However, the zerg pulled back from the frontlines and disappeared into their territory. Months passed. Then years.<ref name="SC2:CinematicStarCraft">Brooks, Robert. ''[[The Cinematic Art of StarCraft]]'' (hardcover). Blizzard Entertainment, October 18, 2018.</ref> Kerrigan refrained from carrying out any overt hostile actions against her enemies over the years, leading many to speculate on her motives.<ref name="SC:WoL_Man" /> Some believed the zerg threat to be over. Others feared that Kerrigan was planning something worse than mere conquest. However, many who entered zerg territory in search of answers never returned.<ref name="SC2:CinematicStarCraft" />
   
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The [[Terran Dominion]] was greatly weakened as a result of the Brood War. It lost control of the [[Kel-Morian Combine]] and [[Umojan Protectorate]].<ref name="LoreVid" /> It was forced to rely on mercenaries in order to deal with various military problems.<ref name="Merc1">1999-03-26. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Mercenaries (map)|Mercenaries]] (in English). [http://classic.battle.net/scc/OS/0399.shtml Map Archives: Mercenaries]. ''StarCraft Compendium Map Archives.''</ref> Still, it had effectively recovered from the conflict<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V2_News">Randolph, Grace (w), Nan Kim (p, i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Newsworthy|Newsworthy]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 2]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 68-121. Tokyopop, January 1, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-80831-8.</ref> by [[2502]].<ref name="HDTimeline">April 6, 2010. "Timeline". ''[[StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). pp. 311 - 323. ISBN 978-1416-55084-6.</ref> Mengsk declared the zerg to be pacified and drew up plans to secure his rule over the Dominion, and force the Umojans and Kel-Morians to bend the knee.<ref name="SC2:CinematicStarCraft" />
:''Main article: [[Omega|Battle of Char Aleph]]''
 
[[File:Char SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|The final battle]]
 
Kerrigan was left on a weak position at Char, as Duran had disappeared and the majority of her forces were stranded on the surface of the planet when three fleets, commanded by UED Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]], [[Terran Dominion]] Emperor [[Arcturus Mengsk]] and protoss leader [[Artanis]], converged on her orbital platform. The Dominion fleet was particularly weak, being made of special interest groups who wanted to see Kerrigan dead. Mengsk had promised them concessions and called in favors in order to implement his strike.
 
   
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Protoss society was re-organized into the [[Daelaam]]<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V1_WWF">Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Why We Fight|Why We Fight]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 1]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 6–47. Tokyopop, August 1, 2008. ISBN 978-1427-80721-2.</ref> with Artanis as its leader.<ref name="InterviewMetzen" /> Difficult times faced the Firstborn as both Khalai and Nerazim were forced to co-exist.<ref name="SC:WoL_Man" /> He could not count on Zeratul, who had disappeared,<ref name="LoreVid" /> caught up in his guilt.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3">Golden, Christie (June 30, 2009). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Twilight|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #3: Twilight]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7129-9.</ref>
Kerrigan fought a massive battle, eventually defeating all three forces. While the protoss and Dominion fleets were able to limp away, Kerrigan refused to accept DuGalle's surrender and promised revenge.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M10">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
   
As the UED fleet retreated, Admiral DuGalle sent off a final letter to Earth and then killed himself.<ref name="SC:BW_CineAscension">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode VI#The Ascension|The Ascension]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The remnants of the UED fleet was destroyed by Kerrigan's forces, with none making it back to Earth.<ref name="SC:BW_CineEpi">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode VI#Epilogue|Epilogue]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Kerrigan allowed the protoss and Dominion to survive, at least for a time,<ref name="SC:BW_CineAscension"/> and felt that a great threat was coming.<ref name="SC:BW_CineEpi"/>
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Jim Raynor initially partook in anti-zerg actions,<ref name="RaynorBio">Blizzard Entertainment. 2010-07-24. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/hero/jim-raynor Cast of Characters: Jim Raynor]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2010-07-24.</ref> such as an [[Resurrection IV|operation]] on Braxis.<ref name="Map_ResIV">Blizzard Entertainment, Mass Media Inc. ''[[StarCraft 64]].'' (Nintendo of America, Inc.) Mission: [[Resurrection IV]] (in English). 2000.</ref> Still, realizing his chances against the zerg were slim, Raynor led the Raiders in an anti-Dominion movement. However, their struggle showed little sign of success.<ref name="SC:WoL_Man" />
   
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The Brood War inflicted little political change on the Koprulu sector. The biggest change, the arrival of the [[United Earth Directorate]], had been reversed by its end.<ref name="CreativeQA5">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-11-05. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/7778772 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 5]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2012-11-05.</ref>
==The Aftermath==
 
===Dominion Weakness===
 
The [[Terran Dominion]] was greatly weakened as a result of the Brood War. It lost control of the [[Kel-Morian Combine]] and [[Umojan Protectorate]].<ref name = "LoreVid">Metzen, Chris; Chambers, Andy; StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-03. [http://sclegacy.com/feature/22-bc07/288-blizzcon-2007-starcraft-lore-panel BlizzCon 2007 StarCraft Lore Panel Editorial]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2009-05-18.</ref> It was forced to rely on mercenaries in order to deal with various military problems.<ref name = "Merc1">1999-03-26. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Mercenaries (map)|Mercenaries]] (in English). [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/0399.shtml Map Archives: Mercenaries]. ''StarCraft Compendium Map Archives.''</ref>
 
   
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Ultimately, it would be four years until conflict once again [[Second Great War|engulfed]] the Koprulu sector...<ref name="SC:WoL_Man" />
===Protoss/Zerg Clashes===
 
[[Alexei Stukov]] made a comeback, having been reanimated and [[infested terran|infested]] by [[zerg]] [[cerebrate]] [[Kaloth]]. Stukov ruled over part of the [[New Swarm]] on [[Braxis]]. He was the target of a protoss/terran operation led by [[Artanis]], [[Taldarin]] and [[Jim Raynor]]. They used [[nanites]] to free him from zerg control and, after leaving the planet, [[purification|melted]] it.<ref name="Map_ResIV">Blizzard Entertainment, Mass Media Inc. ''[[StarCraft 64]].'' (Nintendo of America, Inc.) Mission: [[Resurrection IV]] (in English). 2000.</ref>
 
   
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==Notes==
Raynor and the protoss also fought against the zerg on [[Urona Sigma]].<ref name="SC:C:Issue6">Furman, Simon (w), Federico Dallocchio, Mike S. Miller, Carlos D'Anda (p, i). "[[StarCraft: Issue 6|StarCraft #6]]" ''[[StarCraft (comic)|StarCraft]]'' '''1''' (6) (November 25, 2009) DC Comics (Wildstorm).</ref>
 
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The attack wave descriptions for [[Co-op Missions]] mistakenly put the events of the Brood War during the [[Great War]],<ref name="CoopWaves">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Co-op Missions]], The Vermillion Problem (in English). 2016-08-21.</ref> while other sources list the two as separate conflicts.<ref name="SC:BW_Man">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
   
 
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"The Overmind is dead. Now each species must develop all new weapons of war to ensure its survival. Rising from the ashes of defeat, Kerrigan–Queen of Blades–hopes to reunite the Zerg Broods and claim the war-torn Sector as her own... to oppose her will be the ultimate test of power."

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The Brood War (also known as the Galactic War for Domination in UED circles)[2] was a zerg civil war fought between Sarah Kerrigan and Daggoth, both of whom sought to succeed the Overmind. Various protoss and terran factions were likewise drawn into the conflict, in part spurred by a simultaneous invasion by the United Earth Directorate.

Background

The death of the Overmind left Daggoth in command of the cerebrates, several of whom merged into a new Overmind on Char. It was unable to control the Zerg Swarm in its infant stages, so Daggoth maintained control over most of the broods while it matured.[3]

Seeking to prevent the Overmind from reaching maturity,[4] Sarah Kerrigan mentally enslaved Matriarch Raszagal.[5]

The Ashes of Aiur

Main article: Fall of Aiur

During their invasion of Aiur, the zerg had destroyed the Great Fleet and eradicated the Conclave[6] along with nearly seventy percent of Aiur's population. Artanis, Judicator Aldaris, Praetor Fenix, Dark Prelate Zeratul and Commander Jim Raynor banded together in order to unite and lead the scattered survivors, but the zerg continued to slaughter every protoss they encountered.[7]

The Dominion

Main article: Terran Dominion

Having reinforced the armies of the Terran Dominion by forcefully conscripting the remaining warriors of the defunct Terran Confederacy, Emperor Arcturus Mengsk set out to fortify the various worlds under his care. With General Edmund Duke by his side, Mengsk was unopposed by any of the major terran militias within the Koprulu sector.[7]

Rebels and Dissidents

Like the Confederacy however, the Dominion had to deal with those opposed to its rule. Tensions had developed with the Umojan Protectorate by the beginning of the conflict and the ghosts of the Confederacy still endured. The Confederate Resistance Forces were a remnant of the Confederate military led by Samir Duran and Angelina Emillian. The CRF's resources were meagre; after the fall of Tarsonis they operated from a barely-spaceworthy battlecruiser and their ranks were filled out by neurally resocialized marines.[8]

The Terminal Agenda

The terrans in the Koprulu sector were unaware that the United Powers League had monitored them since their exile from Earth, content to observe them without directly interfering in their affairs. That all changed with the discovery of the protoss and zerg, which caused widespread panic throughout the United Powers League and brought the dissident countries of South America into its fold, thus expanding its powers and causing it to be renamed the 'United Earth Directorate'.[7] When it became clear that the Koprulu colonies were losing strength, the UED Council considered it the perfect time to establish control over its distant cousins.[9] The UED bent all of its considerable resources towards studying the aliens and their maneuverings. They spent several months monitoring the aliens, gathering data on their strengths and weaknesses.[7]

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Admiral Gerard DuGalle

Upon learning of the new Overmind, the UED formed a expeditionary force under Admiral Gerard DuGalle with orders to enslave the Overmind and use it to overthrow the Dominion[9] and pacify protoss activity in the sector. However, DuGalle was uncomfortable with the prospect of 'using' the zerg to achieve victory, feeling that they represented an unnecessary risk. He would therefore employ more conventional tactics in taking control of the Dominion.[7]

It was planned that the fleet would rely primarily on captured weaponry, allowing the initial invasion force to be small in number.[10]

Course of the War

Directorate Incursion

"You've seen nothing! Dissecting a dead zerg in a lab is one thing. Unleashing them on men is another."
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The admirals observe the zerg in action

The UED Expeditionary Fleet arrived in the Sector undetected by the Terran Dominion.[8] One of its first activities was to conduct a "weapons test" by unleashing zerg onto a terran colony. DuGalle and Stukov observed the battle to supplement the data already gathered from laboratories. The UED allowed the colony to be overrun and then abandoned it.[11]

Escape from Aiur

"With all due respect, Zeratul, the Protoss do not run from their enemies. Aiur is our homeworld. It is here that we shall make our stand!"
"Just as your Conclave did? They are dead now, Aldaris, dead because they allowed their pride to blind their reason. Only if we learn from their mistakes can we live to avenge them. Now, Executor, I know of a place where we can find solace. It is Shakuras, the secret homeworld of my people the Dark Templar."

- Aldaris and Zeratul discuss strategy.(src)

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Among Aiur's ruins

Artanis was appointed the new Praetor and met with Aldaris, Zeratul and the Executor at an isolated base. At Zeratul's suggestion, the Khalai survivors retreated to their last functional warp gate, fighting through a sizable zerg force to get there. Fenix and Raynor held back and protected their flank while the Executor got the Khalai survivors through the gate and traveled to Shakuras.[12] Daggoth's forces took control of the gate and followed the refugees to Shakuras. On Shakuras, Artanis, Zeratul and the Executor reconnoitered the surrounding area and found a suitable location for a more permanent settlement. They were ambushed by hydralisks but saved by the Dark Templar.[13] While Fenix and Raynor fought to retake the warp gate on Aiur, Artanis had the gate on Shakuras secured.[14]

Three days after the evacuation commenced,[15] Raynor and Fenix shut the gate down on Aiur,[16] stranding numerous protoss. The refugees would split into various groups, such as the Shel'na Kryhas, led by Ladranix,[15] and Fenix's refugees.[17] A number of protoss heroes were stranded in stasis cells.[18]

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New Antioch

Two of Daggoth's cerebrates infested the grounds of a xel'naga temple. Raszagal told Aldaris and Artanis that the temple could be used to scour zerg from Shakuras. At her command, the protoss killed the two cerebrates. Zeratul, Aldaris and Raszagal were then confronted by Kerrigan, who demanded to be escorted to their citadel.[19]

Back at the citadel, Kerrigan notified Raszagal, Aldaris, Zeratul, Artanis and the Executor of the new Overmind. She swore that she was no longer a merciless killer.[20] Aldaris did not believe that she was free from the Overmind's control and stormed out. Zeratul prioritized saving Shakuras over assaulting the new Overmind. Kerrigan volunteered to help find the Uraj and Khalis, and Raszagal asked them to accept Kerrigan's assistance.[21]

Quest for the Crystals

"You have done well, Kerrigan. There is more to you than it seems. Perhaps I have misjudged you."
"Given our history, I can't say I blame ya'. Let's just get the job done."

- Zeratul and Kerrigan on Braxis(src)

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The Uraj on Braxis

Artanis, Zeratul and the Executor led an army to Braxis, which had been abandoned by the protoss long ago. Following Raszagal's orders to destroy anything that blocked them from the crystals, the protoss overcame the Dominion defenses. Kerrigan personally fought alongside the force, her efforts making Zeratul more trusting of her. The protoss destroyed the larger base which oversaw the crystal and took it away. Kerrigan found the Uraj and a probe was sent to retrieve it.[21]

Viewing Braxis as a vital step toward dominating the sector, the UED surrounded it with an orbital blockade. The blockade included space platform-based missile turrets powered by fusion power generators. The protoss refused Vice Admiral Alexei Stukov's demands to surrender. Artanis led the breakout and opened a way through by targeting power generators, which disabled the turrets. The protoss slipped through unscathed[22] and the UED gave up pursuing them.[23]

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The Khalis on Char

Char was the next point of call in the quest for the crystals. During the Great War, the Khalis had been brought to the world by the Dark Templar in an effort to combat the zerg, but had to be abandoned when the Swarm overwhelmed them.[24] Now, months after its loss, the Khalis now resided in close proximity to the still-infant second Overmind. The protoss, along with some zerg that Kerrigan managed to control, had two options—either conduct a snatch and grab of the crystal, or inflict enough damage to the Overmind so that the nearby zerg would be pacified, allowing easy retrieval of the crystal. Either way, the operation was a success and the allied forces returned to Shakuras.[23]

Scouring of Shakuras

"For too long have we labored in futile defense as our enemies push us further and further away from victory. The time has come to let loose the full fury of our powers! Never again shall Shakuras be despoiled by the foul touch of alien species! These Zerg shall be the first to fall before us!"

- Raszagal before the activation of the xel'naga temple.(src)

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Judicator Aldaris

Aldaris became aware of Kerrigan's mental enslavement of Raszagal while the Fleet of the Matriarch was retrieving the crystals. By the time the Fleet had returned, he had raised an entire legion of Khalai survivors, including archons and all available arbiters.[25] Upon the return of the Fleet, Raszagal demanded that the Executor terminate Aldaris and quell the uprising, prompting concerns about her behavior from Zeratul, who was disturbed at Raszagal's apparent fervor,[26] but either way, both he and Artanis resigned themselves to the task. To help even the odds, dark archons were created[25]—the first in a thousand years.[7]

Zeratul and Artanis's forces dissipated Aldaris' hallucinatory copies and corralled him. He refused to surrender and in explanation of his actions, attempted to explain what he'd learnt about Raszagal being in Kerrigan's thrall. Before he could do so however, Kerrigan herself appeared on the battlefield and slew him. Outraged, Zeratul demanded that she leave Shakuras. To the Queen of Blades, it mattered little—she'd come to Shakuras to slay Daggoth's cerebrates and the protoss had done the job for her. She thus departed, her objectives complete.[27]

Main article: Activation of the Temple
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The temple activating

Kerrigan's betrayal was a bitter pill for the protoss to swallow, but they had to focus on the remaining zerg on the world. Zeratul was aware that activating the temple to destroy the renegade zerg would play straight into Kerrigan's hands, but the situation was too desperate to not do so.[28] He also continued to observe Raszagal's oddly aggressive behavior.[29]

The protoss fought against the zerg near the temple, clearing the area. Zeratul and Artanis, carrying the Khalis and Uraj crystals respectively, then retreated inside the temple. As the temple charged, the zerg made a final massive attack against it. However, the protoss withstood the assault.[28] The temple obliterated the zerg on Shakuras.[30] but left a wasteland of sand dunes and shattered ruins.[9]

UED Invasion

"Attention! Defenders of the United Earth Directorate, this is Admiral DuGalle. You were all briefed before we left Earth, so you know that we have come here to conquer this sector in the name of Humanity. Should any of you have second thoughts about performing your assigned duties, be reminded that if we fail in our mission here, not one of us will be going home. We stand or fall together in this forsaken wasteland!

Serve the Directorate. Serve Humanity. All other priorities are secondary to victory! DuGalle out."

- Admiral Gerard DuGalle to his troops above Braxis(src)

Main article: Battle of Boralis
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Boralis

The UED returned to Braxis. In order for their invasion of the Dominion to be successful, the UED required access to its primary datanet and weapon diagnostics. To this end, Atlas Wing was ordered to capture Braxis's capital city of Boralis. However, the ground troops were poorly placed, as their landing site had no source of vespene gas. Boralis was also well defended.[31] Both issues were rectified through contact with Lieutenant Samir Duran, leader of the Confederate Resistance Forces. He offered to show them a less-defended path to the rear of Boralis. He allayed Stukov's suspicions by pointing out that he and his men were dedicated to overthrowing Mengsk—allying with the UED seemed only logical.[32] Duran's proposed alliance was accepted and the combined forces fought their way into Boralis, defeating the local Dominion forces.[31]

Main article: Confederate Raid on Umoja, Raid on the Dylarian Shipyards

The UED gained much information about the Dominion from Boralis' computer files.[33] This included the travel schedule of Dominion emperor Arcturus Mengsk, who was traveling to Umoja to visit his son Valerian at the younger Mengsk's home planet, Umoja. They would hold the party at the house of Ailin Pasteur, Valerian's grandfather. A raid was carried out in order to kill Mengsk, but ultimately failed.[8]

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The Fleet approaches the Dylarian Shipyards

The UED Fleet had meanwhile ascertained the location of the Dylarian Shipyards, based on the data taken from Boralis. The yard was home to Dominion battlecruisers in drydock, which the UED would commandeer with pilots. Duran warned DuGalle that Dominion Command could typically reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen hours.[34] UED troops stole numerous battlecruisers before Duke led a fleet against them. Stukov revealed the origin of the UED, but Duke attacked anyway. The UED battlecruisers defeated those of the Dominion.[33] The UED conscripted the remaining defenders of Dylar IV[35] and destroyed the shipyards.[36]

Main article: Skirmish on Tarsonis
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The psi disrupter

The UED research team found the psi disrupter on Tarsonis. This was a potent device similar to a psi emitter, which the Confederacy had developed in its last days. The disrupter could disrupt zerg psionic signals. However, it was lost during the fall of Tarsonis, and Mengsk had never been able to recover it.

Duran suggested the psi disrupter was such a powerful and dangerous piece of technology that it should be destroyed before Mengsk could get his hands on it, but Stukov believed its anti-zerg abilities would greatly assist the UED in defeating the zerg. DuGalle agreed with Duran[37] and charged him with finding the disrupter and securing it. After neutralizing the zerg in the local area by destroying four hives, Duran located the disrupter. Just before he could plant explosives on it, he was relieved by ghosts sent in by Stukov.[36]

Emperor's Fall

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A UED command center on Korhal

Main article: Battle of Korhal

Korhal, capital world of the Dominion, was the fleet's next target and ultimately the Dominion knew this. As reports of an approaching enemy fleet reached Dominion High Command, testing was ordered of a new plasma-pulse weapon at the Broken Mesa in hopes that the power of this weapon might destroy the UED armada. While in the final testing phase, Senior Scientist Ozmel Dodds turned traitor as he attempted to curry favor with the attacking UED forces. On the day of the final test, Dodds changed the pulse-modulation frequency on the weapon causing the awesome cannon to overload, destroying itself and the research facility that housed it.[38]

The UED invasion of Korhal itself began shortly after Stukov had "accounted for" the disrupter. The fleet was presented with two key obstacles in its assault. Firstly, Mengsk possessed a formidable nuclear arsenal and as Korhal had already been devastated by nuclear fire nearly a decade ago, there would be no compunction against using nuclear missiles against UED ground forces. The second issue was that Korhal's planetary defense featured multiple battlecruisers. Either set of defenses could be compensated for in an attack prior to moving on the capital of Augustgrad but the UED timetable did not allow for disabling both groups of defenses. Either way, the pre-emptive strike was successful, leaving the way open to Augustgrad.[39] However, Mengsk still possessed a large number of standing forces, even if he couldn't reinforce them.[40]

Main article: Siege of Augustgrad
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Augustgrad

After weathering Mengk's counterstrike, the UED forces moved on Augustgrad and captured the city. Mengsk, attempting to escape in the Norad III was intercepted and was forced to request a parlay.[41]

On Aiur, Raynor and Fenix were contacted by Kerrigan,[42] who asked them to rescue Mengsk from the UED and bring him to her. Raynor was galvanized by the threat of an emergent Overmind in the hands of the UED and temporarily put aside his hatred of Mengsk and agreed to Kerrigan's plan.[9]

DuGalle, as impressed as he was at Mengsk's defense,[43] had no intention of negotiation, as Mengsk was to be executed along with his ranking officers. Before the emperor could be apprehended however, the Hyperion appeared alongside a small protoss fleet. Through dimensional recall, Mengsk was rescued right under the UED's nose.[41]

Main article: UED Raid on Aiur
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Fenix's encampment

The UED pursued Raynor and Mengsk to Aiur, where they hid in a protoss encampment based around the warp gate. Large numbers of zerg prowled the area and while passive, anything could set them off. A captain was assigned to destroy the encampment while forces led by Duran and Stukov would seal off the area.

Shortly after the invasion, the warp gate was activated, throwing the zerg into a frenzy. The UED forces fought their way past both protoss and zerg, destroying the protoss encampment. Raynor and Mengsk fled in a transport, but the UED strike force was in position to intercept them. However, to Stukov's astoundment, a force of zerg converged on the location. Duran had moved his troops out of position and feigned ignorance of such actions. An irate Stukov left the battlefield in order to attend to "a personal matter". This enabled a massive swarm of zerg to move into the area, destroying everything in sight. Raynor and Mengsk escaped and the warp gate self-destructed.[17]

On the Blood of Patriots

"Gerard... old friend. You do indeed have a traitor in your midst... but it's not me. Duran. He has been playing us both from the start... He convinced you to destroy the Psi Disrupter... even though it was our best chance at defeating the Zerg. And then, on Aiur, ...he allowed the Zerg to overrun us even as we had the fugitives in our grasp. I came here... to activate the one hope we have of defeating them... And you killed me for it. Heh, heh... Duran is your enemy Gerard. I suspect... that he may even be infested as well... Use the Disrupter, Gerard... Finish our operation... Let my death have at least some meaning."

- Stukov's dying words.(src)

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The psi disrupter's interior

Main article: First Raid on the Psi Disrupter

Stukov took his Elite Guard to Braxis where he reconstructed the Psi Disrupter. DuGalle traced him to the world and was perplexed at his actions, especially in light of the detection of a fully functional psi disrupter. Duran convinced the admiral that this was an act of treason. In response, DuGalle put Duran in charge of a strikeforce through which Stukov would account for his actions.[44] The force fought their way through the psi disrupter to Stukov, whom Duran shot and vanished soon afterwards. As Stukov lay dying, he told DuGalle that he believed Duran was the traitor and may even have been infested.[45] DuGalle realized too late that his friend was telling the truth. The UED was unable to locate Duran but they did encounter large numbers of zerg which had invaded the Disrupter. The Disrupter's core had been set to overload in a short period of time. Duran's former force teamed up with the remains of Stukov's force, fighting their way past the zerg to save the Disrupter. The Disrupter remained on Braxis, protected by a planetary garrison.[46]

Main article: The Capture of the Overmind
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The Overmind's defenders

The UED fleet traveled to Char for the final push against the zerg. The disrupter proved its worth by interfering with zerg communications, causing the zerg to spread over Char in disarray. This enabled the fleet to reach Char's surface. However, the Overmind was still defended by three broods, each commanded by a cerebrate with a special ability. One could enhance the toughness of its sunken colonies, another created infested terrans, and yet another could create a Torrasque, a powerful ultralisk breed, and respawn it when it was killed. The UED forces destroyed each cerebrate in turn, pacifying each brood. This allowed their medics to approach the second Overmind and pacify it with neurostim injections. As the UED reached its victory, Duran appeared on the battlefield. He introduced DuGalle to Kerrigan who taunted him about the death of Stukov. She said she would claim the zerg for herself and destroy the disrupter. Her forces covered her retreat as the Directorate engaged them.[47]

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Project Black Flag

In the aftermath of their victory, the fleet created a victory report for transmission to Earth, informing their homeworld of the successes against the zerg. The report was laced with propaganda and in regards to the manner of Stukov's death, outright lies. Directorate Project "Black Flag" controlled the Overmind through psychics as well as powerful drugs.[2]

Kerrigan's Alliances

"Do you think they suspect anything, my Queen?"
"Of course. They aren't stupid, Duran. They're siding with the evil they know over the evil they don't... They simply don't yet realize what it will cost them."

- Samir Duran and Sarah Kerrigan discuss their allies.(src)

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Kerrigan's zerg

Main article: Tarsonis Zerg Revolt

The disrupter's effects weakened Kerrigan's Zerg Swarm, causing Kerrigan to lose control of many of her minions. She took control of a new cerebrate and told it if it served her unquestioningly, she would let it live. Duran told Kerrigan that the zerg on Tarsonis had been revolting for hours. The new cerebrate took control of Kerrigan's few remaining minions and slowly defeated the rebel zerg, recovering hives as it did so. The hives failed to respond to the cerebrate's orders, and so the associated larvae were unable to be transformed into new minions. Kerrigan's zerg moved from hive to hive, taking them from the rebels' control. Each time, some of the renegade zerg joined Kerrigan's side. Kerrigan recruited a number of Hunter Killers this way; the Queen of Blades managed to put down the rebels and claimed victory.[48]

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The UED's attempted defense

Main article: Second Raid on the Psi Disrupter

Kerrigan arranged for Mengsk to be transported in cryogenic hibernation to her by Fenix and Raynor. Kerrigan claimed that she bore Mengsk no ill will and proposed a deal. In return for her help in retaking Korhal, he would provide a psi emitter, which would enable her to gather up enough zerg to destroy the disrupter. Mengsk, having little choice in the matter, agreed.

Raynor's Raiders began the assault, destroying the external power generators powering the Disrupter. Mengsk's SCV, carrying an emitter, then descended. It lured zerg minions, such as drones, as well as powerful minions such as Devouring Ones, Hunter Killers and even a Torrasque to Kerrigan's hive cluster. Kerrigan's forces destroyed the Disrupter, achieving a strategic victory over the UED.[49]

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Moria

Main article: Raid on Moria (The Kel-Morian Combine)

Kerrigan's allies were uneasy, wondering if Kerrigan's now uncontested control of her zerg would signal the end of their alliance. Either way, the assault on Korhal loomed. In order to prepare for the upcoming attack, Kerrigan needed a large quantity of minerals. She chose Moria as her target. Fenix agreed to lead the zerg troops.[50] They weakened some of Moria's defenses in the assault and destroyed a number of military and manufacturing facilities as they pilfered ten thousand minerals.[51]

True Colors

"I liberated this planet because it was the UED's primary staging point, not because I was under any obligation to you. I used you to destroy the Psi Disrupter. And now that I've got my Broods back, you're no longer necessary for my plans. I think I'll leave you here, Arcturus, among the ashes of your precious Dominion. I want you to live to see me rise to power. And I want you to always remember in your most private moments that it was you who turned me loose in the first place."

- Kerrigan's betrayal of Mengsk(src)

Main article: The Liberation of Korhal
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The UED base in Augustgrad

Much planning went into the assault on Korhal, and for good reason—the UED possessed a substantial ground force, heavy fortifications and even its own zerg, courtesy of its control of the Overmind. While Raynor and Fenix led an assault against the outlying fortifications of Augustgrad, Kerrigan's zerg acted as the tip of the spear, reclaiming the city. Fewer enemy zerg were encountered than expected, leading Kerrigan to wonder if the Overmind was proving difficult to control. Either way, with victory achieved, Mengsk sent Duke to establish a base of operations in Augustgrad.[52]

Main article: Betrayal on Korhal
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Duke's and Fenix's bases

For Kerrigan, the struggle was not over, as the UED forces on Char still had to be dealt with. Before that could occur however, she had to deal with her former allies, seeing them as potentially dangerous. She and Duran plotted their destruction. As Duke's and Fenix's forces rested after the liberation of Korhal, Kerrigan's zerg attacked them. For six minutes they rampaged almost unchecked before the former allies could retaliate. During the battle, both Duke (in the Norad III) and Fenix himself made personal appearances on the battlefield, but both fell to the zerg.[53] This earned Kerrigan the hatred of both Mengsk[54] and Raynor.[55] Kerrigan weary of the slaughter, ordered her forces to return to Tarsonis.[56]

To Slay the Beast

Main article: Second UED Raid on Tarsonis
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Kerrigan's fortress and the UED compound

Two days after the massacre on Korhal, The UED Expeditionary Fleet launched an attack by their enslaved zerg against Kerrigan's fortress on Tarsonis. The hundreds of zerg were coordinated by scientists, due to the UED's poor control over the Overmind.[57] In addition, the UED used genetic engineers which experimented on a number of passive zerg.

The UED enslaved zerg overwhelmed many of Kerrigan's hive clusters, but her cerebrate was able to rally the remaining forces. Kerrigan ordered the deaths of the scientists, which caused the passive zerg to run wild. Kerrigan's forces had achieved victory.[58]

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Talematros

In order to slay the Overmind, Kerrigan needed the aid of the Dark Templar. For the aid of the Dark Templar, she needed Raszagal. And in order to retrieve the matriarch, she and Duran returned to Shakuras. However, Raszagal was residing in Talematros, a well defended settlement whose pylons were generating an electromagnetic field, preventing most zerg aerial strains from being fielded. Duran suggested he could plant charges on the pylon clusters and set them to overload. With the destruction of the power grid, the zerg would have ample cover through which they could kidnap Raszagal. Kerrigan approved of the plan.

Duran led ground-based zerg (and overlords) against the protoss defenders, eventually planting charges and detonating all of the clusters. The entire city was destroyed.[59] During the confusion, Raszagal was retrieved.[60]

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The UED's lines crumble

Kerrigan traveled to Char, where her final plans would be laid. As Kerrigan had anticipated, Zeratul arrived, leading a protoss revenge force. Kerrigan used Raszasgal's status as a hostage to force another alliance with the protoss — if the Dark Templar would slay the Overmind for Kerrigan, she would allow Raszagal to return. Zeratul was outraged, but Raszagal convinced him to agree to Kerrigan's demands, pointing out the Overmind was an enemy for both Kerrigan and the protoss.[61] Kerrigan's zerg and the Dark Templar fought against the UED and its enslaved zerg. Eventually Kerrigan's alliance overwhelmed the UED, with Zeratul personally slaying the Overmind.[60] The remaining cerebrates were also killed[62] by the Nerazim.[63]

Zeratul demanded the return of the Matriarch. Kerrigan allowed this... but Raszagal, now clearly under Kerrigan's control, would not.[64]

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Raszagal, dead at Zeratul's hands

Main article: Skirmish on Char (The Reckoning)

Zeratul and his brethren circumvented Kerrigan's defenses and rescued Raszagal as the remainder of the UED forces fled. Duran was meanwhile able to locate Zeratul's outpost, near remnants of UED ground troops. It appeared that they were intent on returning to Shakuras with Raszagal, and would do so within thirty minutes. Kerrigan's zerg fought their way past the UED troops and destroyed the protoss base. Raszasgal was located in a stasis cell within.[65] With a heavy heart, Zeratul slew Raszagal in order to prevent Kerrigan from controlling her.[66] Kerrigan was impressed with Zeratul's resolve and allowed him to live, reveling at the guilt Zeratul would be forced to live with.[65]

Dark Origin

Main article: Dark Origin
"This creature is the completion of a cycle. It's role in the cosmic order was preordained when the stars were young. Behold the culmination of your history."
"All I behold is an abomination."
"Your violence, young prodigal, is typical. As is your inablility to comprehend the greater scheme of things. You can destroy all of the specimens here. It will do you no good. For I have seeded the Hybrid on many, many worlds. You will never find them all before they awaken... And when they do... your universe will be changed... forever."

- Duran and Zeratul discuss the hybrid(src)

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Zeratul on the dark moon

Following the previous battle on Char, Duran left Kerrigan's side. She was unaware of his location or motives.[67] Zeratul meanwhile led a small warband fleeing from Char. They sought Artanis and other protoss survivors of Kerrigan's attacks. During the search, they located protoss power signatures emanating from a dark moon. Since the protoss had never lived at this moon, Zeratul believed survivors may be located there. However, the power signatures were actually coming from makeshift devices crafted by terrans.

Zeratul personally led a small force of dragoons and dark archons to the dark moon. There, they discovered makeshift stasis cells defended by Clandestine Mercenaries. The terran scientists had been conducting a number of experiments with protoss technology and biology... as well as zerg biology. At the innermost stasis cell, Zeratul discovered the truth: the experiments' aim was to create a protoss-zerg hybrid, which, as the creature within the stasis cell depicted, had been achieved.[68]

As Zeratul reeled with the shock of the discovery, Duran confronted Zeratul, telling him that the creature was the culmination of a cycle and that it would change the universe forever. Duran also said the creatures were spread on many worlds and had not awoken yet.[68] Zeratul saw the creature as an abomination and slew it. He also destroyed the rest of the facility[69] and departed the dark moon, unable to share the information with his companions as he feared what the future might hold.[68]

Omega

Main article: Battle over Char (Omega)
"At this point, I'm pretty much the Queen Bitch of the Universe. And not all of your little soldiers or space ships will stand in my way again."

- Kerrigan(src)

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Char Aleph

Kerrigan was left on a weak position at Char, as Duran had disappeared and the majority of her forces were stranded on the surface of the planet when three fleets, commanded by Mengsk, DuGalle and Artanis, converged on her Char Aleph.[67] The Dominion fleet was particularly weak, being made of special interest groups who wanted to see Kerrigan dead. Mengsk had promised them concessions and called in favors in order to implement his strike.[70]

Kerrigan led the defense of the platform. Mengsk's forces were defeated, forcing the emperor to withdraw. He promised Kerrigan that sooner or later, she would slip-up, and he would be there to exploit her mistake.[71] The protoss were also defeated, with Artanis also vowing vengeance. Finally, the UED forces were defeated. While the protoss and Dominion fleets were able to limp away, Kerrigan refused to accept DuGalle's surrender, pointing out that he had nothing left to barter with. For her own amusement, Kerrigan allowed the fleet a head-start in their retreat to Earth, before she sent the Swarm after them.[72]

As the UED fleet retreated, DuGalle sent off a final letter to his wife on Earth. Realizing that the zerg could never be tamed, and that his pride had cost him the lives of Stukov and his men, DuGalle committed suicide.[73] The remnants of the UED fleet was destroyed by Kerrigan's forces, with none making it back to Earth.[74]

Other Battles

During the war, Urthos III was the site of numerous skirmishes over its mineral deposits.[75] The UED also attacked the city of Graschek[76] and fought in an area known as the Abattoir.[77] Heavy casualties were suffered in both instances.[76][77]

At round about the same time as the UED was assaulting Korhal, the Dark Templar terrorist Ulrezaj launched a terror campaign against the Khalai.[18] He was defeated, but managed to elude justice.[78]

Other planets of conflict included Anselm. The Dominion and zerg clashed here.[79]

Aftermath

"Once again I stand atop the broken bodies of my enemies... - Victorious but not unscarred. - The Earth-borne Directorate has been destroyed. - And the Overmind lies dead and trampled beneath the ashes of Char. - As for my unlikely allies, I think that I shall allow them a reprieve. - For in time I will seek to test their resolve, and their strengths. - They will all be mine in the end, for I am the Queen of Blades. - None shall ever dispute my rule again."

- Kerrigan stands triumphant.(src)

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Kerrigan ascendent

Kerrigan allowed the protoss and Dominion to survive, at least for a time,[73] and felt that a great threat was coming.[80] When the war ended, it appeared that doom was nigh for both terrans and protoss, as both species were left to speculate what worlds would be targeted? Who, they asked, could stand against Kerrigan? However, the zerg pulled back from the frontlines and disappeared into their territory. Months passed. Then years.[81] Kerrigan refrained from carrying out any overt hostile actions against her enemies over the years, leading many to speculate on her motives.[9] Some believed the zerg threat to be over. Others feared that Kerrigan was planning something worse than mere conquest. However, many who entered zerg territory in search of answers never returned.[81]

The Terran Dominion was greatly weakened as a result of the Brood War. It lost control of the Kel-Morian Combine and Umojan Protectorate.[10] It was forced to rely on mercenaries in order to deal with various military problems.[82] Still, it had effectively recovered from the conflict[83] by 2502.[84] Mengsk declared the zerg to be pacified and drew up plans to secure his rule over the Dominion, and force the Umojans and Kel-Morians to bend the knee.[81]

Protoss society was re-organized into the Daelaam[85] with Artanis as its leader.[24] Difficult times faced the Firstborn as both Khalai and Nerazim were forced to co-exist.[9] He could not count on Zeratul, who had disappeared,[10] caught up in his guilt.[86]

Jim Raynor initially partook in anti-zerg actions,[87] such as an operation on Braxis.[88] Still, realizing his chances against the zerg were slim, Raynor led the Raiders in an anti-Dominion movement. However, their struggle showed little sign of success.[9]

The Brood War inflicted little political change on the Koprulu sector. The biggest change, the arrival of the United Earth Directorate, had been reversed by its end.[89]

Ultimately, it would be four years until conflict once again engulfed the Koprulu sector...[9]

Notes

The attack wave descriptions for Co-op Missions mistakenly put the events of the Brood War during the Great War,[90] while other sources list the two as separate conflicts.[7]

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    Artanis: "You will be hopelessly outnumbered, and once the gate is shut down there will be no one to save you should you be overrun."
    Raynor: "Yeah, well... I'm a man of action. What can I say?"
    Fenix: "I shall remain with Raynor as well, Executor. My duty is to Aiur, after all."
    Artanis: "Farewell then, brave warriors. We will send through all the troops we can spare." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Dunes of Shakuras (in English). 1998.
  17. 17.0 17.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Emperor's Flight (in English). 1998.
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  19. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Legacy of the Xel'Naga (in English). 1998.
  20. Kerrigan: "I'm no longer the mindless murderess whom you fought on Char. The Overmind is dead. Whatever warped control it once had over me is gone." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: The Quest for Uraj (in English). 1998.
  21. 21.0 21.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: The Quest for Uraj (in English). 1998.
  22. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: The Battle of Braxis (in English). 1998.
  23. 23.0 23.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Return to Char (in English). 1998.
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  26. Raszagal: "Congratulations, Executor. Your success has brought us the promise of hope against the Zerg. However, we face a new threat within our own ranks. In your absence, Judicator Aldaris and an entire legion of Khalai survivors from Aiur have begun an open revolt against us."
    Zeratul: "By the gods, this is ill news indeed! Why would Aldaris betray us so?"
    Raszagal: "He and his ilk believe that it was wrong to have abandoned Aiur and consorted with our people. Their prejudices have driven them to perpetuate the Conclave's sins against us! Even now, Aldaris and his loyalist templar forces are preparing to attack our Citadel."
    Artanis: "I can scarcely believe this. As if the Zerg were not enough! Matriarch, are you certain of this?"
    Raszagal: "All too certain, young templar. Executor, as Matriarch of the Dark Templar and custodian of this world, I hereby order you to terminate Judicator Aldaris, and quell this untimely uprising without delay! There will be no dissent among us while the Zerg are poised to strike!"
    Zeratul: "There is something amiss here. The Matriarch has always been a wise and gentle soul. Though there is some merit in her decision, this is very unlike her." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: The Insurgent (in English). 1998.
  27. Aldaris: "You can no longer afford to be so naive, Artanis. While you were securing the crystals, I discovered that your Matriarch has been harboring a dark secret! She has been manipulated by de-"
    Kerrigan: "We have no time for this!"
    Zeratul: "Kerrigan... What have you done?"
    Kerrigan: "I just cleaned up your mess, Protoss. Don't be so squeamish."
    Zeratul: "Wretched creature! This was a Protoss matter; you had no right to interfere! Begone from this world! You are no longer welcome among us!"
    Kerrigan: "Fine. I've done what I came here to do. I've insured the destruction of the renegade Cerebrates, and I used you to do it. Have fun, mighty Protoss... We'll be seeing each other again, real soon..." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: The Insurgent (in English). 1998.
  28. 28.0 28.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Countdown (in English). 1998.
  29. Zeratul: "Matriarch, I have served you for many millennia. I have always valued your wisdom and strength. Yet lately, in your mind, I have sensed something that clouds your true spirit. Though Kerrigan has gone, I wonder if her treachery still remains?"
    Raszagal: "Be at ease, Zeratul. I am still the same Raszagal you have always known. These recent events have weighed heavily upon me and I am wearied. But fear not; my warrior spirit will shine before you, and light your path to victory."
    Zeratul: "Indeed." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Countdown (in English). 1998.
  30. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Cinematic: Fury of the Xel'Naga (in English). 1998.
  31. 31.0 31.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: First Strike (in English). 1998.
  32. Samir Duran: "Captain, I am Lieutenant Samir Duran of the Confederate Resistance Forces. I've been monitoring your attack against the Dominion, and I'd like to offer you my services and skills in return for amnesty."
    Alexei Stukov: "Intriguing. Lieutenant, you have absolutely no idea as to who we are or what we have come here to do. Why do you wish to side with us?"
    Duran: "Because my men and I have sworn to fight against the Dominion and its Emperor. Seeing as how your forces have been laying into this Dominion base, I figured we were on the same side."
    Stukov: "I see. How exactly do you propose to be of service to us, Lieutenant?"
    Duran: "Well, I possess intimate knowledge of the surrounding area. I can show you an alternate route that leads to the rear of the main Dominion base."
    Stukov: "Very well, Lieutenant. Consider yourself and your men the first colonial conscripts of the United Earth Directorate. Captain, see that the Lieutenant is given our full cooperation. We shall see if he's worth the effort." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: First Strike (in English). 1998.
  33. 33.0 33.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: The Dylarian Shipyards (in English). 1998.
  34. Duran: "Gentlemen, I recommend that you launch this attack using the utmost caution. Dominion Command can typically reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen standard hours. You should expect some sort of reprisal from Emperor Mengsk shortly."
    Gerard DuGalle: "Ah, the turncoat. I suggest that you pay keen attention to rank when you address the Captain and myself, Lieutenant Duran. Is that understood?"
    Duran: "Of course, Admiral."
    Stukov: "Heh heh. You're beginning to show your age, Gerard. Give the boy some credit. He just tipped us off to a preeminent attack."
    DuGalle: "However useful he may prove to be, Alexei, he will always be a traitor in my eyes. And you know that I cannot abide a traitor."
    Stukov: "Only too well, Gerard." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: The Dylarian Shipyards (in English). 1998.
  35. Adjutant: "We have impressed most of the remaining Dylarian defense forces into the fleet and stand ready to move to the next phase of our invasion." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Ruins of Tarsonis (in English). 1998.
  36. 36.0 36.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Ruins of Tarsonis (in English). 1998.
  37. Duran: "I must humbly suggest to you, Admiral, that the Disrupter be destroyed as quickly as possible. If it should fall into the hands of the Dominion we could face some very serious problems."
    DuGalle: "Hmm. A prudent call, Lieutenant. I am inclined to agree."
    Stukov: "But Admiral, this device could insure our victory over the Zerg! It is foolhardy to discard such an advantage!"
    Duran: "Surely, Vice Admiral, you don't doubt the tenacity of your own fleet? Your Directorate forces will devastate the Zerg without the need for such a device."
    Stukov: "Listen here, Lieutenant, I've had just about enough of your-"
    DuGalle: "This conversation is over, Alexei. Given the true nature of our mission to enslave the Overmind, we could hardly stand to have Mengsk control a device of this magnitude. This Psi Disrupter must be destroyed in order to safeguard our mission. Ensign, set your course for Tarsonis." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Ruins of Tarsonis (in English). 1998.
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  39. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Assault on Korhal (in English). 1998.
  40. DuGalle: "You should know, that even though Mengsk cannot reinforce his numbers, his standing forces are substantial. Augustgrad is easily the most heavily fortified city in all of Dominion space." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Emperor's Fall (in English). 1998.
  41. 41.0 41.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Emperor's Fall (in English). 1998.
  42. Kerrigan: "When I contacted you both on Aiur, I told you about the new Overmind and about the UED that seeks to control it." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Vile Disruption (in English). 1998.
  43. DuGalle: "I am Admiral Gerard DuGalle, and I must commend you, Sir, for holding back our advance for as long as you have. You are indeed a worthy opponent." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Emperor's Fall (in English). 1998.
  44. Adjutant: "Vice Admiral Stukov took control of a large contingent of troops and came here to the planet Braxis."
    DuGalle: "Why would he abandon the battle on Aiur? Why has he come back to Braxis?"
    Duran: "I mean no offense, Admiral. But perhaps Stukov's loyalties are not as strong as you once believed."
    DuGalle: "Because you are young and foolish, Lieutenant, I will pardon that insult. Alexei and I have been friends since long before you were born. However, he must be found. If Stukov is here, he will account for his actions."
    Adjutant: "Admiral, our sensors have detected a fully functional Psi Disrupter on the planet's surface directly below our position. It would appear that the Vice Admiral did not destroy the Psi Disrupter on Tarsonis as was ordered."
    DuGalle: "What? Impossible!"
    Duran: "I warned you Admiral! Stukov has betrayed you! He's reconstructed the Psi Disrupter in order to sabotage your mission in this sector!"
    DuGalle: "I can't believe it. Yet the evidence is incontrovertible. Alexei, what have you done? Perhaps you've been right all along, Lieutenant. On my authority, enter the Psi Disrupter... and... deal with the Vice Admiral appropriately..."
    Duran: "Of course, Admiral." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Patriot's Blood (in English). 1998.
  45. Duran: "Vice Admiral Stukov, I am here under orders to terminate your command."
    Stukov: "Lieutenant Duran. I'm not surprised. We both know exactly what it is that you're here to terminate. Get on with it."
    Duran: "Say goodnight, Stukov."
    Stukov: "To hell with y- !"
    DuGalle: "Lieutenant Duran, report your situation immediately!"
    Stukov: "Gerard... old friend. You do indeed have a traitor in your midst... but it's not me. Duran. He has been playing us both from the start... He convinced you to destroy the Psi Disrupter... even though it was our best chance at defeating the Zerg. And then, on Aiur, ...he allowed the Zerg to overrun us even as we had the fugitives in our grasp. I came here... to activate the one hope we have of defeating them... And you killed me for it. Heh, heh... Duran is your enemy Gerard. I suspect... that he may even be infested as well... Use the Disrupter, Gerard... Finish our operation... Let my death have at least some meaning."
    DuGalle: "Alexei! No! What have I done? What have I done? Computer, where the hell is Lieutenant Duran?"
    Adjutant: "The Lieutenant no longer registers on my sensors, Admiral. He appears to have vanished."
    DuGalle: "No." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Patriot's Blood (in English). 1998.
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  54. Arcturus Mengsk: "Kerrigan, you murdering bitch! We had a deal!"
    Kerrigan: "Oh, come on, Arcturus. Did you really think I'd allow you to come into power again? You practically fed me to the Zerg on Tarsonis! You're directly responsible for the hell I've been through! Did you honestly think I'd let you get away with that?"
    Mengsk: "But you said revenge was secondary to defeating the UED!"
    Kerrigan: "I lied. I liberated this planet because it was the UED's primary staging point, not because I was under any obligation to you. I used you to destroy the Psi Disrupter. And now that I've got my Broods back, you're no longer necessary for my plans. I think I'll leave you here, Arcturus, among the ashes of your precious Dominion. I want you to live to see me rise to power. And I want you to always remember in your most private moments that it was you who turned me loose in the first place." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: True Colors (in English). 1998.
  55. Raynor: "I'll see you dead for this, Kerrigan. For Fenix and all the others who got caught between you and your mad quest for power!"
    Kerrigan: "Tough talk, Jimmy. But I don't think you have what it takes to be a killer."
    Raynor: "It may not be tomorrow, darlin'. It may not even happen with an army at my back. But rest assured: I'm the man who's going to kill you some day. I'll be seein' you." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: True Colors (in English). 1998.
  56. Kerrigan: "It is done, Cerebrate. They've all been destroyed. Let us return to Tarsonis to rest. For the first time since my transfiguration I am wearied of the slaughter." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: True Colors (in English). 1998.
  57. Duran: "My Queen, we have located a small Terran facility towards the rear of the Renegades' landing zone. There appears to be a number of UED scientists working within the compound, but we are unable to determine the purpose of their presence..."
    Kerrigan: "I know what they're up to. I suspected that the UED's control of the Overmind was tenuous. Tarsonis is too remote for them to maintain direct control over the Swarms, so they've sent these 'scientists' to coordinate their attack."
    Duran: "Cerebrate, focus your attacks against the Terran facility. All of the UED scientists must be killed. Only then will we be able to finish off these Renegade Zerg." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Fury of the Swarm (in English). 1998.
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  61. Zeratul: "Kerrigan, this is Zeratul. I demand to know why you've taken our Matriarch."
    Kerrigan: "Actually, Zeratul, she's not the one I'm truly interested in. I stole her to get to you. You see, I need you and your brethren to kill the Overmind for me. The only way I had of assuring your cooperation was to take away that which you value most. However, I give you my word that once you've killed the Overmind, I'll allow her to return to you."
    Zeratul: "As if your word held any value..."
    Raszagal: "Zeratul, my faithful servant. You must aid Kerrigan in this endeavor. The Overmind is our common enemy. It must be destroyed to insure that our people will survive!"
    Zeratul: "You ask me to aid this vile creature?"
    Raszagal: "I do not ask this for myself. Nor do I ask it on Kerrigan's behalf. I ask you to do this for our people, Zeratul. Obey me as you always have... Trust in my judgement."
    Zeratul: "Very well, Matriarch. The Overmind will die this day." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: To Slay the Beast (in English). 1998.
  62. Duran: "My Queen, with the Overmind and its cerebrates destroyed, all of the Zerg in this sector have reverted to your direct control." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: The Reckoning (in English). 1998.
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  64. Zeratul: "It's done, Kerrigan. The Overmind is dead as you wished. Now I demand that you release the Matriarch at once!"
    Kerrigan: "Of course. Raszagal, do you wish to return to your tribe?"
    Raszagal: "No, my Queen. I wish only to serve you and remain at your side."
    Zeratul: "What treachery is this, Kerrigan? This pathetic creature cannot possibly be Raszagal!"
    Kerrigan: "Ha ha ha. I promised that I'd allow her to return to you, Zeratul. But it looks to me like she doesn't want to go."
    Zeratul: "You have corrupted her! Somehow you have poisoned her thoughts. Restore her to her rightful self, or you will pay dearly for this offense, Kerrigan!"
    Kerrigan: "All right, Zeratul, you've got me. I made your Matriarch my slave long before I joined you on Shakuras. She made the mistake of underestimating my power just like everyone else did." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: To Slay the Beast (in English). 1998.
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  66. Zeratul: "Damn you, Kerrigan, for what I must do!"
    Raszagal: "Thank you, Zeratul... You have freed me from her vile control at last. You have always served me with honor... Thus I must ask you... to watch over my tribe... Into your hands I give the future."
    Kerrigan: "I can hardly believe this! You've killed your own Matriarch!"
    Zeratul: "Better that I killed her, than let her live as your slave, Kerrigan." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: The Reckoning (in English). 1998.
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  70. Mengsk: "I called in a few favors. Made a few concessions. You'd be surprised to see how many special interest groups in this sector want to see you dead." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Omega (in English). 1998
  71. Mengsk: "Congratulations, Kerrigan. You've beaten me again. Just remember that I'll be out there... waiting for you to slip up. Because sooner or later you'll make a mistake. And when you do..." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Omega (in English). 1998.
  72. DuGalle: "Kerrigan, I am prepared to offer terms of surrender. It is my wish that you allow my men to live-"
    Kerrigan: "You're not in a position to offer me anything, Admiral. And I don't take prisoners. I'll tell you what... Turn your remaining ships around and start heading back towards the Earth. I'll let you have a head start, before I send the Swarms after you. It'll be interesting sport to see how far you get before you die." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Omega (in English). 1998.
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