Editing Protoss tribes

The '''protoss tribes''' were divisions in [[protoss]] society. Many tribes existed before or during the [[Aeon of Strife]]. During the Strife, only six tribes may have existed.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1"/> Tribal affiliations were abandoned after the development of the [[Khala]], although their proclivities remained.<ref name = "KindreganQA13">Blizzard Entertainment. 2013-01-22. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8501031 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 13]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2013-01-22.</ref>

As in humans, skin color is considered a sign of ethnicity, with each protoss tribe having a specific subtly differing hue or typical pattern of markings associated with it. While the protoss are no longer a tribal society, the tribal bloodlines still run strong.<ref name="SC1Man" /><ref>2018-04-02, [https://twitter.com/BlizzHeroes/status/980897666572877827 BlizzHeroes Twitter]. ''Twitter'', accessed on 2018-04-012</ref>

==Khalai Tribes==
===Ara Tribe===
:''Main article: [[Ara Tribe]]''
The [[Ara Tribe]] existed during the [[Aeon of Strife]].<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 0-7434-7125-3.</ref> [[Khas]] later made it a collection of his first followers. They became the leaders of the [[Judicator Caste]] and the [[Conclave]].<ref name="SC1Man">Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>

===Sargas Tribe===
{{Main|Sargas Tribe}}
The [[Sargas Tribe]], members of the [[Templar Caste]], existed before the Aeon of Strife.<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> Many members went on to become [[Dark Templar]]. Before the [[Great War]], it served the [[Conclave]] as enforcers.<ref name = "SC1Man"/>

===Akilae Tribe===
{{Main|Akilae Tribe}}
The [[Akilae Tribe]] existed before the Aeon of Strife.<ref name = "InterviewMetzen"/> It became a famous warrior tribe during the Aeon of Strife. Following the Strife, it became a Templar Caste tribe.<ref name = "SC1Man"/>

===Furinax Tribe===
{{Main|Furinax Tribe}}
The [[Furinax Tribe]] existed during the Aeon of Strife.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1"/> They later became weapons crafters, the only members of the [[Khalai Caste]] which had interest in combat.<ref name = "SC1Man"/>

===Auriga Tribe===
{{Main|Auriga Tribe}}
The [[Auriga Tribe]] became [[Aiur]]'s main space power. They became members of the [[Templar Caste]].<ref name = "SC1Man"/>

===Venatir Tribe===
{{Main|Venatir Tribe}}
The [[Venatir Tribe]], much like the Sargas, tried to break free from the [[Khala]].<ref name = "SC1Man"/>

===Shelak Tribe===
{{Main|Shelak Tribe}}
The [[Shelak Tribe]] was the protoss tribe closest to the [[xel'naga]].<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1"/> They continued to study xel'naga relics after the Strife. They became members of the [[Judicator Caste]].<ref name = "SC1Man"/>

===Velari Tribe===
{{Main|Velari Tribe}}
This tribe fought in the [[Fall of Aiur]].<ref>''[[StarCraft]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Invasion of Aiur]] (in English). 1998.</ref><ref>''[[StarCraft]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Full Circle]] (in English). 1998.</ref>

==Dark Templar Tribes and Clans==
The Nerazim, also known as the [[Dark Templar]], are split into many clans.<ref name = "Nerazim">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2009-01-08. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/protoss/darktemplar-vote.xml Dark Templar Vote: Decide Which Clan Joins the Battle]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2009-01-08.</ref>

===Boros===
{{Main|Boros}}
The [[Boros]] wear heavy armor and flat helms.<ref name = "Nerazim"/>

===Lenassa===
{{Main|Lenassa}}
The [[Lenassa]] use "wickedly curved" [[warp blade]]s and wear facial coverings.<ref name = "Nerazim"/>

===Zer'atai===
{{Main|Zer'atai}}
The [[Zer'atai]] hunters wear [[zerg]] bones and carry energy scythes.<ref name = "Nerazim"/>

==Lost Tribe==
{{Main|Lost Tribe}}
The Lost Tribe is an undescribed protoss tribe.<ref name = "SCIIRetail">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard) (in English). July 27, 2010</ref>

==References==
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