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'''Khalis''' is a [[khaydarin crystal]] shard. It is a light blue color and over time has become infused with [[Dark Templar]] energies. Its [[Khalai]] counterpart is the [[Uraj]] crystal.
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The '''Khalis''' is a [[khaydarin crystal]] shard. It has a light blue color and over time became infused with [[Nerazim]] energies. Its [[Khalai]] counterpart is the [[Uraj]] crystal.
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
The [[xel'naga]] cut the Khalis and Uraj crystals from a monolithic [[khaydarin crystal]] and gave them to the [[protoss]]. The [[Sargas Tribe]] was entrusted with Khalis and over time the crystal's properties diverged from those of Uraj. Most of the protoss rejecting the [[Khala]], and who formed the Rogue Tribes, came from the Sargas. As a result Khalis took on the energies associated with the Rogues. When the Rogues were banished from [[Aiur]] and became the [[Dark Templar]], they took Khalis with them. This appropriation was discovered only belatedly by the [[Khalai]].<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>
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The [[xel'naga]] cut the Khalis and Uraj crystals from a monolithic [[khaydarin crystal]] and gave them to the [[protoss]]. The [[Sargas Tribe]] was entrusted with Khalis and over time the crystal's properties diverged from those of Uraj. Most of the protoss rejecting the [[Khala]], and who formed the Rogue Tribes, came from the Sargas. As a result, Khalis took on the energies associated with the Rogues. When the Rogues were banished from [[Aiur]] and became the [[Nerazim|Dark Templar]], they took Khalis with them. This appropriation was discovered only belatedly by the [[Khalai]].
   
[[Image: Khalis SC1 Game1.jpg|thumb|The Khalis]]
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[[File:Khalis SC1 Game1.jpg|thumb|The Khalis]]
When the [[zerg]] arrived in the [[Koprulu Sector]] their {{link|probe|zerg}}s were encountered by both the [[Dark Templar]] and the [[Khalai]]. The new arrivals were a cause for concern to both groups of protoss.
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When the [[zerg]] arrived in the [[Koprulu Sector]] their {{link|probe|zerg}}s were encountered by both the [[Nerazim|Dark Templar]] and the [[Khalai]]. The new arrivals were a cause for concern to both groups of protoss.
   
The Dark Templar tracked the zerg to [[Char]] and chose to test themselves against small groups of zerg. The zerg proved frighteningly resilient and numerous and the protoss brought Khalis to Char intending to wield the crystal's energies against the zerg. After some success the protoss were overwhelmed by the [[Overmind]]'s massive counterattack and Khalis was lost to the zerg. The crystal was left behind on Char when the [[Swarm]] went to invade [[Aiur]].<ref name="InterviewMetzen" />
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The Dark Templar tracked the zerg to [[Char]] and chose to test themselves against small groups of zerg. The zerg proved frighteningly resilient and numerous and the protoss brought Khalis to Char intending to wield the crystal's energies against the zerg. After some success the protoss were overwhelmed by the [[Overmind]]'s massive counterattack and Khalis was lost to the zerg. The crystal was left behind on Char when the [[Swarm]] went to invade [[Aiur]].<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>
   
While on [[Char]] during the [[Great War]], [[Dark Templar|Dark]] [[Prelate]] [[Zeratul]] sensed the power of the Khalis.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M6">[[Blizzard Entertainment]]. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Return to Char]] (in [[English]]). 1998.</ref>
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While on [[Char]] during the [[Great War]], [[Nerazim|Dark]] [[Prelate]] [[Zeratul]] sensed the power of the Khalis.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M6">[[Blizzard Entertainment]]. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Return to Char]] (in [[English]]). 1998.</ref>
   
 
===The [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]]===
 
===The [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]]===
When the [[cerebrate]]s merged together to form a new [[Second Overmind|Overmind]], they locked onto the Khalis' energies and nested near it.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M6"/>
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When the [[cerebrate]]s merged to form a new [[Second Overmind|Overmind]], they locked onto the Khalis' energies and nested near it.
   
A protoss army led by [[Praetor]] [[Artanis]], Zeratul, and the [[Executor (Episode IV)|Executor]] returned to Char to retrieve the Khalis with the assistance of [[Sarah Kerrigan]], who suggested striking directly for the crystal and escaping before the zerg could muster in strength. Artanis preferred a bold alternative whereas they would strike and weaken the Overmind, pacifying the local zerg long enough to extract the crystal. Either was feasible given the circumstances. The protoss struck into the nesting area and retrieved Khalis.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M6"/>
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A protoss army led by [[Praetor]] [[Artanis]], Zeratul, and the [[Executor (Episode IV)|Executor]] returned to Char to retrieve the Khalis with the assistance of [[Sarah Kerrigan]], who suggested striking directly for the crystal and escaping before the zerg could muster in strength. Artanis preferred a bold alternative whereas they would strike and weaken the Overmind, pacifying the local zerg long enough to extract the crystal. Either was feasible given the circumstances. The protoss struck into the nesting area and retrieved Khalis.<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M6" />
[[Image:Khalis SC1 CineFuryXelNaga1.jpg|thumb|[[Zeratul]] with Khalis.]]
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[[File:Khalis SC1 CineFuryXelNaga1.jpg|thumb|[[Nerazim|Dark]] [[Prelate]] [[Zeratul]] with the Khalis]]
The protoss returned to [[Shakuras]] with the crystals. Zeratul carried the Khalis into the [[xel'naga temple]]<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Countdown]] (in English). 1998.</ref> and inserted the crystal into the structure's mechanisms. The temple's activation created a giant energy burst that scoured the zerg from the planet.<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>
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The protoss returned to [[Shakuras]] with the crystals. Zeratul carried the Khalis into the {{link|xel'naga temple|Shakuras}}<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Countdown]] (in English). 1998.</ref> and inserted the crystal into the structure's mechanisms. The temple's activation created a giant energy burst that scoured the zerg from the planet.<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>
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===End War===
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During the [[End War]], as Artanis made preparations to overload the xel'naga temple of Shakuras, he lamented that the protoss no longer had access to the Uraj or Khalis crystals, which lengthened the temple's configuration procedures.<ref name="SC2:LotV:LastStand">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void]]''. ([[Activision Blizzard]]). PC. Mission: [[Legacy of the Void]], [[Last Stand]] (in English). 2015-11-10.</ref>
   
 
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Khalis

The Khalis is a khaydarin crystal shard. It has a light blue color and over time became infused with Nerazim energies. Its Khalai counterpart is the Uraj crystal.

History

The xel'naga cut the Khalis and Uraj crystals from a monolithic khaydarin crystal and gave them to the protoss. The Sargas Tribe was entrusted with Khalis and over time the crystal's properties diverged from those of Uraj. Most of the protoss rejecting the Khala, and who formed the Rogue Tribes, came from the Sargas. As a result, Khalis took on the energies associated with the Rogues. When the Rogues were banished from Aiur and became the Dark Templar, they took Khalis with them. This appropriation was discovered only belatedly by the Khalai.

Khalis SC1 Game1

The Khalis

When the zerg arrived in the Koprulu Sector their probes were encountered by both the Dark Templar and the Khalai. The new arrivals were a cause for concern to both groups of protoss.

The Dark Templar tracked the zerg to Char and chose to test themselves against small groups of zerg. The zerg proved frighteningly resilient and numerous and the protoss brought Khalis to Char intending to wield the crystal's energies against the zerg. After some success the protoss were overwhelmed by the Overmind's massive counterattack and Khalis was lost to the zerg. The crystal was left behind on Char when the Swarm went to invade Aiur.[1]

While on Char during the Great War, Dark Prelate Zeratul sensed the power of the Khalis.[2]

The Brood War

When the cerebrates merged to form a new Overmind, they locked onto the Khalis' energies and nested near it.

A protoss army led by Praetor Artanis, Zeratul, and the Executor returned to Char to retrieve the Khalis with the assistance of Sarah Kerrigan, who suggested striking directly for the crystal and escaping before the zerg could muster in strength. Artanis preferred a bold alternative whereas they would strike and weaken the Overmind, pacifying the local zerg long enough to extract the crystal. Either was feasible given the circumstances. The protoss struck into the nesting area and retrieved Khalis.[2]

Khalis SC1 CineFuryXelNaga1

Dark Prelate Zeratul with the Khalis

The protoss returned to Shakuras with the crystals. Zeratul carried the Khalis into the xel'naga temple[3] and inserted the crystal into the structure's mechanisms. The temple's activation created a giant energy burst that scoured the zerg from the planet.[4]

End War

During the End War, as Artanis made preparations to overload the xel'naga temple of Shakuras, he lamented that the protoss no longer had access to the Uraj or Khalis crystals, which lengthened the temple's configuration procedures.[5]

References

  1. Chris Metzen, StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-03. SC:L Metzen Interview - Lore Exclusive. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2009-05-18
  2. 2.0 2.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Return to Char (in English). 1998.
  3. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Countdown (in English). 1998.
  4. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Cinematic: Fury of the Xel'Naga (in English). 1998.
  5. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: Legacy of the Void, Last Stand (in English). 2015-11-10.
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