Protoss
The Protoss are an alien species that features in StarCraft.
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History
The Protoss were created on the planet Aiur by the Xel'Naga, who granted them much technology. However, the Protoss became warlike, and rebelled, forcing the Xel'Naga to abandon them.
The Protoss later realized what they had become, and also realized that the Xel'Naga were right in abandoning them. They reunited all of their tribes under the leadership of the Conclave (except the Dark Templars, who refused to submit and were exiled), and made the Protoss Empire. Over time, the Conclave became very domineering and tradition-bound.
At some point, the Conclave ordered a series of experiments into robotics and making mental clones of their warriors. This resulted in the creation of the Purifiers that had a 99.8% correlation to their host personalities. However, the Purifiers were treated as simple machines and slaves by the Protoss. As a result, they engaged in a violent rebellion against their creators thaT was put down. Due to this event, the Purifier program was shut down but not destroyed with these robotic entities locked into stasis on the Cybros space station.
However, a new threat soon came as the creatures known as the Zerg- driven by the Overmind- were ever searching for the Protoss homeworld, to assimilate the Protoss into themselves.
The Zerg overran Aiur after the destruction of the first Overmind, driving the Protoss to join forces with the Dark Templars. With the help of the Dark Templars and their leader Zeratul, a Xel'Naga device helped cleanse Aiur of the Zerg.
Overview
Biology
Protoss are about three meters tall and have two glowing eyes, digitigrade legs, semi-permeable skin covered in scales, four digits on their hands (of which two are thumbs) and toes, broad chests and shoulders, and narrow waists with slim midsections. Protoss have a bony crest extending back from the crown of the head. Beneath it, emerging from the back of the head, are the nerve cords, which allow them to access their racial psionic gestalt. This gestalt is the basis of the Khala.
The Xel'Naga considered these beings to have purity of form as the Protoss are incredibly adaptable to harsh natural conditions and climates, and their strength and speed were unparalleled amongst the other races known to the Xel’Naga. Protoss even have sharp claws, which can be deadly weapons if a Protoss is caught unarmed. The Protoss used to hunt, but they did so to collect the blood and hides of animals for various purposes, not for sustenance.[1]
Protoss do not have mouths, noses, or visible ears. They are photosynthetic [1] and capable of living off of moonlight, which is merely reflected sunlight [1][2] and can go without light for extended periods of time.[2] They drink water,[3] which is absorbed through their skin.[2] The Dark Templar were able to survive on the formerly lightless world of Shakuras using unknown techniques, possibly related to the biological modifications[4] they made to themselves; another possibility is that they are able to use any form of cosmic radiation for their needs.
Protoss hear and smell through their skin, and it is believed that their primary sense is sight. Protoss have a sense of smell sharp enough to identify other Protoss, and can see very well at night. A Protoss' skin color may change when under stress in accordance to his emotions. Protoss sleep and dream in a manner similar to humans. [1]
A Protoss' average life expectancy is around a thousand years (see Matriarch Raszagal), Protoss under 300 years rarely have any significant political positions. Artanis, who is 262 years old, is considered young, despite his powerful military position.
Protoss blood is blue or purple,[1] with a slight iridescence. If a Protoss warrior is mortally wounded and his armor suit remains functional, the suit will attempt to teleport the wearer back to a safe haven. There the warrior will be given the choice of either peacefully dying, thereby adding their experience to the greater Khala, or being entombed within a walker unit (Dragoon, Immortal, Stalker, etc.) to continue fighting.
Society
Protoss religion takes its roots from the wars that plagued Aiur following the retreat of the Xel'Naga. United under the teachings of Khas after several generations of warfare, the Protoss began to adhere to Khas's teachings of the "Khala", or Path to Ascension. When Protoss warriors die in battle it is believed that they have reached the "Khala's End."
- Khala ("Path of Ascension"): This is a personal philosophy that emphasizes inner peace and communal brotherhood. It is also reflected in the caste system of the Protoss where all the castes are different but equal and working towards the same goal.
- Dae'Uhl ("Great Stewardship"): This is the official policy that the Protoss developed concerning other races encountered. It is a strict code that above all protects life, while simultaneously mandates an inarguable policy of non-interference with the races they watch over.
Their society were divided into a number of tribes and clans that included:
- Ara :
- Akilae :
- Auriga :
- Furinax :
- Lost Tribe :
- Sargas :
- Velari :
- Venatir :
Among the Khalai caste, one profession in those that became workers were Phasesmiths who were skilled engineers and builders of Protoss technology.
Members
- Khas :
- Adun :
- Tassadar :
- Artanis :
- Selendis :
Types of Protoss Soldiers
Appearances
- StarCraft:
- StarCraft: "Brood War"
- StarCraft II: "Wings of Liberty"
- StarCraft II: "Heart of the Swarm"
- StarCraft II: "Legacy of the Void"
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