Written by Gradius |
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 23:00
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StarCraft II
The
StarCraft community now has a chance to vote for their favorite design of Dark Templar:
The protoss dark templar has always been one of the StarCraft community's favorite units -- now, the community has a chance to participate directly in the dark templar design process for StarCraft II! Over the course of the next month, players will vote to decide which dark templar model will appear in StarCraft II multiplayer matches.
The first option represents the Lenassa tribe of dark templar, which made its debut in the original StarCraft. This unit carries a single warp blade, and a cloth shroud covers its face.
The second option represents the Zer'atai tribe of dark templar, who wield dual scythes and wear an ensemble of heavy armor and the bones of slain zerg.
The third and final option is to have both tribes represented: When you build a dark templar, either the Lenassa or Zer'atai dark templar would spawn randomly.
You can learn more about the dark templar here http://www.starcraft2.com/features/protoss/darktemplar-vote.xml . Voting will close on Febuary 5th at 11:22 AM CET. The choice is in your hands!
Either the
Lenassa or the
Zer'atai tribe of Dark Templar will make it into the final build of
StarCraft II, or both. Each tribe's unit and portrait animations can be viewed as well:
Vote for your choice
here.
New screenshots have emerged on
StarCraft2.com as well:
The worm-like creature crawling up the cliff in screenshot one is a Zerg bones doodad:
The answer is, they are Zerg bones and they are doodads.
And the green bubble around the BattleCruiser in the second screenshot is the defensive matrix. Also, be sure to check out the amazing
new dark templar artwork.
The contest has also brought new lore information about the Dark Templar:
Dark templar are powerful psionic warriors whose forebears were exiled from the protoss homeworld of Aiur over a thousand years ago. They were banished for their refusal to join the Khala, the communal mind link shared by all protoss of Aiur. Driven by individuality and a thirst for knowledge, dark templar have developed along a very different path than the carefully regulated mainstream of protoss society. They remain willful and often fiercely independent, with their closest allegiance being first to clannish warrior bands and then to the Nerazim, the great tribe to which all dark templar belong.
By their nature the Nerazim are a diverse group of freethinkers motivated by their regard for one another and tribal bonds rather than abstract notions of authority. Different clans take great pains to distinguish themselves through variations in weapons, armor, markings, and dress. For example, the famed hunters of the Zer'atai dress in the bones of slain zerg; the Boros are known for their blank-faced helms and heavy armor; and the Lenassa wear distinctive cloth wrappings and bear wickedly curved warp blades.
Regardless of clan, reputation and personal responsibility are paramount in the eyes of any Nerazim: individuals must always be accountable for their actions. As a result, deeds rather than words act as the dark templar's guide. Individual clans can be prone to feuding and rivalry, but they are quick to band together against a common threat, such as that presented by the zerg. Judging the total power of the Nerazim is almost impossible, for most are nomadic folk scattered across dozens of star systems in small ships and hidden enclaves. It's quite possible that their combined strength is enormous.
It's interesting to note the different Dark Templar tribes, considering how they didn't all amalgamate into one group. When Raszagal bestowed the leadership of the Dark Templar to Zeratul in her death throes, could she have been referring to only a certain section of the Dark Templar?
Thus I must ask you... to watch over my tribe... Into your hands I give the future.
Perhaps there is more to Dark Templar politics than meets the eye.
Source:Battle.net - Vote for Your Favorite StarCraft II Dark TemplarStarCraft2.com - Dark Templar Vote
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