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Revision as of 10:47, 13 January 2011
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- A changeling(src)
The changeling is a zerg spy produced by the overseer. It is a very weak and unstable creature with a short lifespan.
Overview
A changeling
The changeling, composed of a protoplasmic substance, is capable of shape-shifting into a form resembling a terran. It can shift between specific appearances. It can even send out psionic impressions leading terrans to believe that everything is "all right".
It is intelligent, capable of operating computers. It possesses more strength than an unarmored human and can transform part of its body into a deadly bone blade, although its primary purpose does not appear to be combat.[1]
History
The changeling was developed as late as 2504 by Infested Kerrigan, who was testing it against the terrans before war broke out. The Terran Dominion, learning about the new breed, also conducted their own tests.[1]
Game Unit
Changelings
The changeling has a limited lifespan, which is measured by a decreasing bar visible on the interface below the name, and it will die when the bar is zeroed. The changeling has its own wire-frame and portrait when not transformed. The changeling sometimes speaks, and its voice does not change when transformed.
The changeling game unit has no attack or abilities other than shape-shifting; any weapons it appears to carry are false.
The changeling's maximum hit points do not change, but they appear as the duplicated unit's hit points. For instance, a changeling resembling a marine will appear to have 45 hit points, but will in fact still have five hit points.
Abilities
The changeling shifts upon approaching an enemy unit. It takes on the color of the nearby enemy, and the form and wireframe of the basic combat unit (marine, zealot, or zergling) of the nearby enemy's race. The transformation is permanent.
The changeling appearance exactly matches the assumed unit's form at the time of transformation; the changeling gains only the visual effects of upgrades.
Shapeshift may be autocast.
Achievements
| Meet the Spy (a team fortress (valve) reference) | |
| Points |
10 |
| Criteria |
Kill 5 Changelings in a single League game. |
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a team fortress (valve) reference | |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Waugh, James. "Changeling." (November 18, 2009). Blizzard Entertainment. Changeling: A Short Story by James Waugh Accessed 2009-11-18.