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Zerg
The Zerg are a fictional race of insectoid aliens obsessed with assimilating other races into their swarm in pursuit of genetic perfection, and the overriding antagonists for much of the ''StarCraft'' franchise. Unlike the fictional universe's other primary races, the Protoss and Terrans, the Zerg lack technological inclination. Instead, they "force-evolve" genetic traits by directed mutation in order to match such technology. Operating as a hive mind-linked "chain of command", the Zerg strive for "genetic perfection" by assimilating the unique genetic code of advanced species deemed "worthy" into their own gene pool, creating numerous variations of specialized strains of Zerg gifted with unique adaptations. Despite being notoriously cunning and ruthlessly efficient, the majority of Zerg species have low intelligence, becoming mindless beasts if not connected to a "hive-cluster" or a "command entity". As with the other races, the Zerg are the subject of a full single-player cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeratul
Major and recurring characters from the military science fiction series ''StarCraft'' are listed below, organised by respective species and most commonly affiliated faction within the fictional universe. The story of the ''StarCraft'' series revolves around interstellar affairs in a distant sector of the galaxy, where three species are vying for supremacy: the Races of StarCraft#Terrans, Terrans, a highly factionalised future version of humanity; the Races of StarCraft#Protoss, Protoss, a theocratic race of vast psionic ability; and the Zerg, an insectoid species commanded by a hive mind persona. The latter two of these species were genetically engineered by the Races of StarCraft#Xel'Naga, Xel'Naga, a fourth species believed extinct. The series was begun with Blizzard Entertainment, Blizzard Entertainment's 1998 video game ''StarCraft (video game), StarCraft'', and has been expanded with sequels ''StarCraft#Spin-off titles, Insurrection'', ''StarCraft#Spin-off titles, Retribution'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |