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'''Izsha''' is a [[zerg]] advisor in service to [[Sarah Kerrigan]]. She is a unique type of [[zerg]], one of a kind.<ref name="BC2011LorePanel">2011-10-22, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4nMWExg98 BlizzCon 2011 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Panel (Full)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2011-11-07</ref> |
'''Izsha''' is a [[zerg]] advisor in service to [[Sarah Kerrigan]]. She is a unique type of [[zerg]], one of a kind.<ref name="BC2011LorePanel">2011-10-22, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4nMWExg98 BlizzCon 2011 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Panel (Full)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2011-11-07</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Izsha exemplifies a midpoint for Kerrigan, standing between Kerrigan's cold rationality and the feral nature of the Swarm. She harkens back to the [[purity of essence|ideology]] of the [[Overmind]], but is still a rational individual.<ref name="ZergLore">2011-11-08, [http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/08/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm-interview—blizzard-breaks-down-zerg-lore/ StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm interview—Blizzard breaks down Zerg lore]. ''PC Gamer'', accessed on 2011-11-19</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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In earlier times, Kerrigan used her to store her thoughts and plans.<ref name="BlizzHotS Story">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2011-05-31. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/heart-of-the-swarm-preview/story Story]. ''Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net official website'' Accessed 2011-06-01.</ref> On at least one occasion she entrusted Izsha with a plan to infest a planet using the [[hyper-evolutionary virus]] through its water supply.<ref name="Gamespot" /> |
In earlier times, Kerrigan used her to store her thoughts and plans.<ref name="BlizzHotS Story">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2011-05-31. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/heart-of-the-swarm-preview/story Story]. ''Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net official website'' Accessed 2011-06-01.</ref> On at least one occasion she entrusted Izsha with a plan to infest a planet using the [[hyper-evolutionary virus]] through its water supply.<ref name="Gamespot" /> |
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Izsha's [[portrait]] is made available to players after obtaining the achievement "StarTours" in ''Heart of the Swarm''.<ref>21-05-2013, [http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Achievements </ref><ref>25-10-2012, [http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/473588/Heart_of_the_Swarm_Preview_Leveling-10_25_2012 Heart of the Swarm Preview: Leveling]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2012-11-01</ref> |
Izsha's [[portrait]] is made available to players after obtaining the achievement "StarTours" in ''Heart of the Swarm''.<ref>21-05-2013, [http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Achievements </ref><ref>25-10-2012, [http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/473588/Heart_of_the_Swarm_Preview_Leveling-10_25_2012 Heart of the Swarm Preview: Leveling]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2012-11-01</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Izsha exemplifies a midpoint for Kerrigan, standing between Kerrigan's cold rationality and the feral nature of the Swarm. She harkens back to the [[purity of essence|ideology]] of the [[Overmind]], but is still a rational individual.<ref name="ZergLore">2011-11-08, [http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/08/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm-interview—blizzard-breaks-down-zerg-lore/ StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm interview—Blizzard breaks down Zerg lore]. ''PC Gamer'', accessed on 2011-11-19</ref> |
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While [[Abathur]] was designed to be "evil," the concept of Izsha was to strike a balance between human and monster. Unlike Abathur, Izsha was to have a face that the player could talk and relate to, one that Kerrigan could have more of an emotional connection with.<ref name="ShackNews">2011-06-01, [http://www.shacknews.com/article/68627/interview-starcraft-2-heart-swarm Interview: StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm director Dustin Browder]. ''Shack News'', accessed on 2011-07-08</ref> |
While [[Abathur]] was designed to be "evil," the concept of Izsha was to strike a balance between human and monster. Unlike Abathur, Izsha was to have a face that the player could talk and relate to, one that Kerrigan could have more of an emotional connection with.<ref name="ShackNews">2011-06-01, [http://www.shacknews.com/article/68627/interview-starcraft-2-heart-swarm Interview: StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm director Dustin Browder]. ''Shack News'', accessed on 2011-07-08</ref> |
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Izsha's original background had her as an [[adjutant]], from an era where they were cybernetic rather than synthetic.<ref name="Gamespot">2011-05-31, [http://au.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/starcraftiiheartoftheswarm/news/6316113/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm-hands-on-preview-zerg-campaign?sid=6316113&mode=previews Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Hands-On Preview - Zerg Campaign]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2011-07-08</ref> Her organic components allowed her to be [[hyper-evolutionary virus|infested]] by the zerg.<ref>Maxwell McGee. 2011-05-31. [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/starcraftiiheartoftheswarm/news/6316113/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm-hands-on-preview-zerg-campaign?sid=6316113&mode=previews Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Hands-On Preview - Zerg Campaign]. ''Gamespot.'' Accessed 2011-05-31.</ref> By [[BlizzCon 2011]], her backstory had been altered, instead portraying her as a former [[Amanda Haley]].<ref name="BC2011LorePanel">2011-10-22, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4nMWExg98 BlizzCon 2011 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Panel (Full)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2011-11-07</ref> However, her (supposed) former life as Haley is never mentioned in the campaign. |
Izsha's original background had her as an [[adjutant]], from an era where they were cybernetic rather than synthetic.<ref name="Gamespot">2011-05-31, [http://au.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/starcraftiiheartoftheswarm/news/6316113/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm-hands-on-preview-zerg-campaign?sid=6316113&mode=previews Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Hands-On Preview - Zerg Campaign]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2011-07-08</ref> Her organic components allowed her to be [[hyper-evolutionary virus|infested]] by the zerg.<ref>Maxwell McGee. 2011-05-31. [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/starcraftiiheartoftheswarm/news/6316113/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm-hands-on-preview-zerg-campaign?sid=6316113&mode=previews Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Hands-On Preview - Zerg Campaign]. ''Gamespot.'' Accessed 2011-05-31.</ref> By [[BlizzCon 2011]], her backstory had been altered, instead portraying her as a former [[Amanda Haley]].<ref name="BC2011LorePanel">2011-10-22, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4nMWExg98 BlizzCon 2011 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Panel (Full)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2011-11-07</ref> However, her (supposed) former life as Haley is never mentioned in the campaign. |
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By [[BlizzCon 2011]], Izsha was stated to be formerly [[Amanda Haley]], an [[infested terran]] created by Kerrigan.<ref name="BC2011LorePanel">2011-10-22, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4nMWExg98 BlizzCon 2011 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Panel (Full)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2011-11-07</ref><ref name="HotSPanel">SoMuchMass. 2011-10-22. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4nMWExg98 BlizzCon 2011 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Panel (Full)]. ''Youtube.'' Accessed 2011-10-22.</ref><ref name="G4TV">2011-21-10, [http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/717676/starcraft-2-heart-of-the-swarm-campaign-and-lore-facts-you-need-to-know/ Interview: Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Facts You Need To Know]. ''G4TV'', accessed on 2011-21-10</ref> This did not appear in the campaign. |
By [[BlizzCon 2011]], Izsha was stated to be formerly [[Amanda Haley]], an [[infested terran]] created by Kerrigan.<ref name="BC2011LorePanel">2011-10-22, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4nMWExg98 BlizzCon 2011 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Panel (Full)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2011-11-07</ref><ref name="HotSPanel">SoMuchMass. 2011-10-22. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4nMWExg98 BlizzCon 2011 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Panel (Full)]. ''Youtube.'' Accessed 2011-10-22.</ref><ref name="G4TV">2011-21-10, [http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/717676/starcraft-2-heart-of-the-swarm-campaign-and-lore-facts-you-need-to-know/ Interview: Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm - Campaign and Lore Facts You Need To Know]. ''G4TV'', accessed on 2011-21-10</ref> This did not appear in the campaign. |
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Revision as of 22:16, 4 July 2014
"Your Majesty used to store all her ideas, thoughts and plans within me."
- Izsha(src)
Izsha is a zerg advisor in service to Sarah Kerrigan. She is a unique type of zerg, one of a kind.[2]
Izsha exemplifies a midpoint for Kerrigan, standing between Kerrigan's cold rationality and the feral nature of the Swarm. She harkens back to the ideology of the Overmind, but is still a rational individual.[3]
Biography
Izsha on Char
In earlier times, Kerrigan used her to store her thoughts and plans.[4] On at least one occasion she entrusted Izsha with a plan to infest a planet using the hyper-evolutionary virus through its water supply.[5]
Izsha reunited with Kerrigan following the latter's de-infestation and subsequent return to the Swarm. She served as an advisor, recalling memories from her time as the Queen of Blades and helping her to reclaim the Swarm[6] while remaining attached to her queen's leviathan.[7]
Game Effect
Izsha
Izsha, in Heart of the Swarm, plays a role similar to Matt Horner from Wings of Liberty, providing the player with the distribution of missions and tactical/intelligence support,[6] along with plot points relevant to Kerrigan's past.[8]
Izsha does not appear on the field of battle in missions as per her attachment to the leviathan.[7]
Izsha's portrait is made available to players after obtaining the achievement "StarTours" in Heart of the Swarm.[9][10]
Quotations
Inside the story-mode space of the leviathan, Iszha will make a comment every two minutes if the player remains inactive. They progress as follows:
- "We will never conquer our enemies by doing nothing."
- "There are enemies to be fought, planets to be taken."
- "The old Queen of Blades was much more active than you."
- "I have heard that the Overmind was a very active leader. You should try it sometime."
- "Really? You have a terrifying Swarm, a giant leviathan, and a deadly grudge but you choose to stand around?"
- "Think I'll go for a walk."
Notes
Concept art
While Abathur was designed to be "evil," the concept of Izsha was to strike a balance between human and monster. Unlike Abathur, Izsha was to have a face that the player could talk and relate to, one that Kerrigan could have more of an emotional connection with.[11]
The following section contains information from a previous version of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm which is no longer valid.
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Izsha's original background had her as an adjutant, from an era where they were cybernetic rather than synthetic.[5] Her organic components allowed her to be infested by the zerg.[12] By BlizzCon 2011, her backstory had been altered, instead portraying her as a former Amanda Haley.[2] However, her (supposed) former life as Haley is never mentioned in the campaign.
Promotional materials suggested that Izsha might have had ulterior motives for assisting Kerrigan.[13] There was no sign of this in the final product.
By BlizzCon 2011, Izsha was stated to be formerly Amanda Haley, an infested terran created by Kerrigan.[2][14][15] This did not appear in the campaign.