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ā | {{Quote|Awaken [[Cerebrate (Episode II)|my child]], and embrace the glory that is your birthright. Know that I am the [[Overmind]]; the eternal will of the [[Zerg |
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{{Quote|If ever your flesh should fail, that flesh shall be made anew. That is my covenant with all Cerebrates.|The [[Overmind]] to a [[Cerebrate (Episode II)|young cerebrate]]|Egression}} |
{{Quote|If ever your flesh should fail, that flesh shall be made anew. That is my covenant with all Cerebrates.|The [[Overmind]] to a [[Cerebrate (Episode II)|young cerebrate]]|Egression}} |
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ā | One trait that all cerebrates shared was that of reincarnation. While the Overmind was alive, it could reincarnate a cerebrate through the use of [[Void|cosmic energy]]. Slaying a cerebrate with this type of energy prevented reincarnation.<ref name="SC1_E2_M7" /> [[Zasz]], cerebrate of the [[Garm Brood]], was permanently killed in this way by [[ |
+ | One trait that all cerebrates shared was that of reincarnation. While the Overmind was alive, it could reincarnate a cerebrate through the use of [[Void|cosmic energy]]. Slaying a cerebrate with this type of energy prevented reincarnation.<ref name="SC1_E2_M7" /> [[Zasz]], cerebrate of the [[Garm Brood]], was permanently killed in this way by [[Nerazim|Dark]] [[Prelate]] [[Zeratul]]. This created a brief mental link between Zeratul and the Overmind; Zeratul learned of the Overmind's connection with the [[xel'naga]] and its plans for the [[protoss]] race,<ref>'''[[Zeratul]]:''' "When I slew the Cerebrate on [[Char]], I touched briefly with the essence of the [[Overmind]]. In that instant, my mind was filled with its thoughts, and I tell you now our worst fears have come true. The [[Zerg]] were indeed created by the ancient [[Xel'Naga]], the same beings that empowered us in our infancy. But the Overmind grew beyond their constraints, and has at last come to finish the experiments they began so long ago." ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Shadow Hunters (mission)|Shadow Hunters]] (in English). 1998.</ref> while the Overmind learned the location of [[Aiur]].<ref>'''Overmind:''' "Yet shall their overweening pride be their downfall. For when the assassin Zeratul murdered [[Zasz]], his mind touched with mine, and all his secrets were made known to me. I have taken from his mind the secret location of [[Aiur]], the [[Protoss]] Homeworld." ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Eye for an Eye]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The Overmind went into silence following this, and did not recover until the zerg eradicated the Garm Brood.<ref name="SC1_E2_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Eye for an Eye]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Later, the protoss killed other cerebrates in deliberate attempts to "distract" the Overmind.<ref name="SC1_E3_M9">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Shadow Hunters (mission)|Shadow Hunters]] (in English). 1998.</ref> |
The [[psi disrupter]] possibly inhibited reincarnation.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8" /> |
The [[psi disrupter]] possibly inhibited reincarnation.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8" /> |
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In this conflict, Kerrigan emerged triumphant, albeit through manipulation of those capable of slaying cerebrates. Those on [[Shakuras]] were destroyed as the result of an alliance between her and the protoss settling on that world.<ref>'''Kerrigan:''' "I've insured the destruction of the renegade Cerebrates, and I used you to do it." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Insurgent]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The [[UED Expeditionary Force]], while utilizing a psi disrupter, slew some cerebrates during their conquest of Char, the cerebrates not being resurrected during the battle.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8" /> Later, during Kerrigan's reconquest of the planet, the new Overmind was slain by the Dark Templar allied with/manipulated by her.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Upon the creature's death, the remaining cerebrates were killed<ref name="CerDead">'''[[Samir Duran]]:''' "My Queen, with the Overmind and its cerebrates destroyed, all of the Zerg in [[Koprulu sector|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.<ref name="Zerg2">2008-03-10. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/main.xml Zerg]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2008-03-10.</ref> The lack of a controlling force was a partial explanation for their deaths.<ref name="InterviewMetzen" /> |
In this conflict, Kerrigan emerged triumphant, albeit through manipulation of those capable of slaying cerebrates. Those on [[Shakuras]] were destroyed as the result of an alliance between her and the protoss settling on that world.<ref>'''Kerrigan:''' "I've insured the destruction of the renegade Cerebrates, and I used you to do it." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Insurgent]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The [[UED Expeditionary Force]], while utilizing a psi disrupter, slew some cerebrates during their conquest of Char, the cerebrates not being resurrected during the battle.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8" /> Later, during Kerrigan's reconquest of the planet, the new Overmind was slain by the Dark Templar allied with/manipulated by her.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Upon the creature's death, the remaining cerebrates were killed<ref name="CerDead">'''[[Samir Duran]]:''' "My Queen, with the Overmind and its cerebrates destroyed, all of the Zerg in [[Koprulu sector|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.<ref name="Zerg2">2008-03-10. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/main.xml Zerg]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2008-03-10.</ref> The lack of a controlling force was a partial explanation for their deaths.<ref name="InterviewMetzen" /> |
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ā | Some cerebrates survived the Char holocaust, at least for a time. The [[New Swarm]] led by [[Kaloth]] was one such example, but its power base was destroyed by [[Raynor's Raiders]] and [[protoss]] forces.<ref name="Map_ResIV">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft 64]].'' Nintendo of America, Inc. Mission: [[Resurrection IV]] (in English). 2000-06-12.</ref> Kerrigan also retained at least [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|one cerebrate]] which aided her in her [[infested terran]] project.<ref name="SC:Hyb" /> Still, it wasn't to last. Following the Brood War, all the remaining cerebrates were hunted down and exterminated by Kerrigan's forces and to best knowledge, there are none left.<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> Kerrigan's vision for the Swarm was quite different from that of the Overmind<ref name="FansiteInterview">2011-05-31, [http://sclegacy.com/feature/3-events/1018-hots-fansite-interview May 2011 HoTS Fansite Interview]. ''StarCraft Legacy'', accessed on 2011-05-31</ref> and she had no use or desire to use the cerebrates,<ref name="InterviewMetzen" /> not to mention the risk that they might once again try to form a new Overmind.<ref name="FansiteInterview" /> Instead, she replaced them with other intelligent minionsāan advanced [[infested terran]], [[Ethan Stewart]]<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> (now deceased)<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>, as well as [[broodmother]]s.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. ([[Activision Blizzard]]). PC. Mission: [[Heart of the Swarm]], [[Rendezvous]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref> |
+ | Some cerebrates survived the Char holocaust, at least for a time. The [[New Swarm]] led by [[Kaloth]] was one such example, but its power base was destroyed by [[Raynor's Raiders]] and [[protoss]] forces.<ref name="Map_ResIV">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft 64]].'' Nintendo of America, Inc. Mission: [[Resurrection IV]] (in English). 2000-06-12.</ref> Kerrigan also retained at least [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|one cerebrate]] which aided her in her [[infested terran]] project.<ref name="SC:Hyb" /> Still, it wasn't to last. Following the Brood War, all the remaining cerebrates were hunted down and exterminated by Kerrigan's forces and to best knowledge, there are none left.<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> Kerrigan's vision for the Swarm was quite different from that of the Overmind<ref name="FansiteInterview">2011-05-31, [http://sclegacy.com/feature/3-events/1018-hots-fansite-interview May 2011 HoTS Fansite Interview]. ''StarCraft Legacy'', accessed on 2011-05-31</ref> and she had no use or desire to use the cerebrates,<ref name="InterviewMetzen" /> not to mention the risk that they might once again try to form a new Overmind.<ref name="FansiteInterview" /> Instead, she replaced them with other intelligent minionsāan advanced [[infested terran]], [[Ethan Stewart]]<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> (now deceased)<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>, as well as [[broodmother]]s.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. ([[Activision Blizzard]]). PC. Mission: [[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm|Heart of the Swarm]], [[Rendezvous]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref> |
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*[[Cerebrate (Episode II)|Unnamed cerebrate]], created to watch over [[Sarah Kerrigan]] in her [[chrysalis]] |
*[[Cerebrate (Episode II)|Unnamed cerebrate]], created to watch over [[Sarah Kerrigan]] in her [[chrysalis]] |
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*[[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|Unnamed cerebrate]]. Kerrigan seized control of the cerebrate by severing its ties to the [[Second Overmind|Overmind]]. It acted as her lieutenant and commander for her Swarms during the [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]]. |
*[[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|Unnamed cerebrate]]. Kerrigan seized control of the cerebrate by severing its ties to the [[Second Overmind|Overmind]]. It acted as her lieutenant and commander for her Swarms during the [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]]. |
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ā | *[[Cerebrate (Retribution)|Unnamed cerebrate]], created to secure the [[Argus |
+ | *[[Cerebrate (Retribution)|Unnamed cerebrate]], created to secure the [[Argus stone]]. |
*[[Cerebrate (The Zerg Cave)|Unnamed cerebrate]], aided in the assault on [[Aridas]], and commanded from in a cavern near the frontlines. |
*[[Cerebrate (The Zerg Cave)|Unnamed cerebrate]], aided in the assault on [[Aridas]], and commanded from in a cavern near the frontlines. |
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*[[Cerebrate (The Fragile Alliance)|Unnamed cerebrate]], which possessed [[xel'naga]] technology, and used it to control a small protoss tribe, creating in that way a [[The Fragile Alliance|Fragile Alliance]]. |
*[[Cerebrate (The Fragile Alliance)|Unnamed cerebrate]], which possessed [[xel'naga]] technology, and used it to control a small protoss tribe, creating in that way a [[The Fragile Alliance|Fragile Alliance]]. |
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*An unnamed cerebrate in charge of the [[Grendel Brood]] was killed by Zeratul at about the same time [[Gorn]] was permanently killed.<ref name="SC1_E3_M9" /> |
*An unnamed cerebrate in charge of the [[Grendel Brood]] was killed by Zeratul at about the same time [[Gorn]] was permanently killed.<ref name="SC1_E3_M9" /> |
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*Sometime after the [[Fall of Tarsonis]], [[Alan Schezar]] gained control of another cerebrate, but it was killed.<ref name="SC:Ens_M3B">''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft: Enslavers|Enslavers]] bonus campaign, mission 3B: "[[StarCraft: Enslavers#The Final Blow|The Final Blow]]" (in English). 1998.</ref> |
*Sometime after the [[Fall of Tarsonis]], [[Alan Schezar]] gained control of another cerebrate, but it was killed.<ref name="SC:Ens_M3B">''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[StarCraft: Enslavers|Enslavers]] bonus campaign, mission 3B: "[[StarCraft: Enslavers#The Final Blow|The Final Blow]]" (in English). 1998.</ref> |
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ā | *[[StarCraft Episode IV|Early]] in the ''Brood War'', the [[Nerazim|Dark Templar]] killed two cerebrates who had infested the ground of a [[Xel'naga temple (Shakuras)|xel'naga temple]] on Shakuras<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Legacy of the Xel'Naga]] (in English). 1998.</ref> |
+ | *[[StarCraft Episode IV|Early]] in the ''Brood War'', the [[Nerazim|Dark Templar]] killed two cerebrates who had infested the ground of a [[Xel'naga temple (Shakuras)|xel'naga temple]] on Shakuras.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Legacy of the Xel'Naga]] (in English). 1998.</ref> |
*While the [[psi disrupter]] was active, the [[United Earth Directorate]] killed three cerebrates on Char.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8" /> |
*While the [[psi disrupter]] was active, the [[United Earth Directorate]] killed three cerebrates on Char.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8" /> |
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- The Overmind(src)
Cerebrates were zerg brood leaders. They were originally created by the Overmind as intermediate commanders but were removed from the Swarm's power structure by the Queen of Blades.
Overview
Role in the Swarm
Cerebrates were descended from the original zerg parasites of Zerus that existed before the coming of the xel'naga, albeit being much larger and endowed with much greater intelligence. Upon their creation by the Overmind each cerebrate and the brood it led was given a specific role which in turn shaped the cerebrate's[1] rudimentary[2] personality. Cerebrates further expanded the zerg hierarchy and came to rely on queens to oversee hive activity and overlords to relay commands to and directly control the brood's minions.[1] While the rigid hierarchy ensured efficiency the permanent death of a cerebrate could induce a complete reversal. Broods that lost their cerebrate frequently became uncontrollably destructive.[3] Cerebrates also oversaw the evolution of the Swarm.[4][5]
Externally, cerebrates appeared as giant, bloated slug-larvae with numerous purple limbs protruding from the sides. This was merely their external form, and the true form of a cerebrate (a ball of yellow light with extruding tentacles) would only be revealed once the carapace had been destroyed. That being said, the flesh could be regenerated as long as the Overmind willed it, bar abilities that nullified such an ability.[6]
Not long before the Great War, the Overmind began to rely on its cerebrates to a greater extent than it had done previously. They were, at this point, distinct beings, within a unified hive species.[2]
Psionic Powers
Cerebrates were often (perhaps always) powerful psychics, but these powers are usually limited to a specific area. For instance, one cerebrate may be able to create and reincarnate the powerful Torrasque,[7][8] while another may be able to fill its structures with vital energy.[9] Cerebrates possessed detection abilities similar to those of overlords.[10]
As with the rest of the zerg, cerebrates communicated telepathically, albeit in a manner quite different to terrans or protoss.[6]
Reincarnation
- The Overmind to a young cerebrate(src)
One trait that all cerebrates shared was that of reincarnation. While the Overmind was alive, it could reincarnate a cerebrate through the use of cosmic energy. Slaying a cerebrate with this type of energy prevented reincarnation.[3] Zasz, cerebrate of the Garm Brood, was permanently killed in this way by Dark Prelate Zeratul. This created a brief mental link between Zeratul and the Overmind; Zeratul learned of the Overmind's connection with the xel'naga and its plans for the protoss race,[11] while the Overmind learned the location of Aiur.[12] The Overmind went into silence following this, and did not recover until the zerg eradicated the Garm Brood.[13] Later, the protoss killed other cerebrates in deliberate attempts to "distract" the Overmind.[10]
The psi disrupter possibly inhibited reincarnation.[8]
Although their link with the Overmind granted them virtual invulnerability, it was not without its weaknesses. Cerebrates were not designed to exist without the Overmind, and were unable to sustain themselves for long after its death – a vulnerability which drove them to create a new one following the first Overmind's death.[14]
Fate of the Cerebrates
- Zasz to Sarah Kerrigan.(src)
Following the death of the Overmind at the end of the Great War, Daggoth orchestrated the creation of a new Overmind from the fusion of a number of cerebrates. The Renegade Swarm controlled most of the zerg[15] in opposition to Kerrigan.[16] This set the stage for the Brood War.[17]
In this conflict, Kerrigan emerged triumphant, albeit through manipulation of those capable of slaying cerebrates. Those on Shakuras were destroyed as the result of an alliance between her and the protoss settling on that world.[18] The UED Expeditionary Force, while utilizing a psi disrupter, slew some cerebrates during their conquest of Char, the cerebrates not being resurrected during the battle.[8] Later, during Kerrigan's reconquest of the planet, the new Overmind was slain by the Dark Templar allied with/manipulated by her.[19] Upon the creature's death, the remaining cerebrates were killed[20] by the Dark Templar.[21] The lack of a controlling force was a partial explanation for their deaths.[14]
Some cerebrates survived the Char holocaust, at least for a time. The New Swarm led by Kaloth was one such example, but its power base was destroyed by Raynor's Raiders and protoss forces.[22] Kerrigan also retained at least one cerebrate which aided her in her infested terran project.[4] Still, it wasn't to last. Following the Brood War, all the remaining cerebrates were hunted down and exterminated by Kerrigan's forces and to best knowledge, there are none left.[23] Kerrigan's vision for the Swarm was quite different from that of the Overmind[24] and she had no use or desire to use the cerebrates,[14] not to mention the risk that they might once again try to form a new Overmind.[24] Instead, she replaced them with other intelligent minionsāan advanced infested terran, Ethan Stewart[25] (now deceased)[26], as well as broodmothers.[27]
Known Cerebrates
Some cerebrates were named, others weren'tāonly after extended service to the Swarm did cerebrates gain the right to a name. Possession of a name was seen as a sign of prestige.[6]
Named
- Araq of the Jormungand Brood
- Auza of the Incubus Brood/Atticus Carpenter of Carpenter's Brood
- Daggoth, "Senior Cerebrate" of the Tiamat Brood and the leader of his own Swarm
- Gorn, of the Baelrog Brood
- Kagg of the Surtur Brood
- Kaloth, leader of the New Swarm
- Nargil of the Fenris Brood
- Zargil of the Sennith Brood
- Zasz of the Garm Brood
Unnamed/Name Unknown
- Unnamed cerebrate, created to achieve victory on Brontes IV
- Unnamed cerebrate, created to watch over Sarah Kerrigan in her chrysalis
- Unnamed cerebrate. Kerrigan seized control of the cerebrate by severing its ties to the Overmind. It acted as her lieutenant and commander for her Swarms during the Brood War.
- Unnamed cerebrate, created to secure the Argus stone.
- Unnamed cerebrate, aided in the assault on Aridas, and commanded from in a cavern near the frontlines.
- Unnamed cerebrate, which possessed xel'naga technology, and used it to control a small protoss tribe, creating in that way a Fragile Alliance.
- An unnamed cerebrate in charge of defending fringe hive clusters on Aridas. Was removed due to its failure.
- An unnamed cerebrate in charge of the Grendel Brood was killed by Zeratul at about the same time Gorn was permanently killed.[10]
- Sometime after the Fall of Tarsonis, Alan Schezar gained control of another cerebrate, but it was killed.[7]
- Early in the Brood War, the Dark Templar killed two cerebrates who had infested the ground of a xel'naga temple on Shakuras.[28]
- While the psi disrupter was active, the United Earth Directorate killed three cerebrates on Char.[8]
Notes
The lack of cerebrates in StarCraft II was due to a creative directive from Blizzard, as per it "playing nice" with Games Workshop.[29]
References
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