A theory about the Ghost at Bhekar Rho

[Shadow Archon]

To me, Shadow of the Xel'naga was the worst Starcraft book. It was a dramatized excerpt of a PvTvZ game basically, with extra characters and plot points thrown in for fun. I've read Starcraft fanfiction better than this (Endless Infinity for example, and one story that was a awesome Zerg Swarm vs Borg Collective one actually done very well) and those weren't even finished.

So, we have a reaction from other Starcraft writers on how they thought about the people of Bhekar Rho.



Well, they have a female Ghost kill them all.

However, I have a theory on that Ghost.

The Ghost turned back to the general. “But she is definitely worth a second look, sir. I was quarantined
by the Confederate government and trained to channel my psionic energies. I can recognize the talent.
This woman here has a great deal of natural potential. She might make a good Ghost herself

Who better to slaughter them than Octavia turned Ghost?



The irony must make it canon.

Could any of the higher ups ask Metzen about this if they get a chance at a lore panel or such?

[Hawki]

Heh. You know, I think Blizzard knows how poorly SotXN is seen. When I first saw the massacre in the comic, I couldn't help but wonder if it was a self-jab-a way of getting rid of the people of a story so despised.

I like your Octavia=ghost idea, but the timeframe is iffy. Ghosts require quite a bit of training (four years average as I recall, three if they're good). SotXN occurs in 2500, the comic in 2502. There isn't enough time for her to become a Ghost.

[Shadow Archon]

Heh. You know, I think Blizzard knows how poorly SotXN is seen. When I first saw the massacre in the comic, I couldn't help but wonder if it was a self-jab-a way of getting rid of the people of a story so despised.

I couldn't help but laugh hysterically when I saw it.

I like your Octavia=ghost idea, but the timeframe is iffy. Ghosts require quite a bit of training (four years average as I recall, three if they're good). SotXN occurs in 2500, the comic in 2502. There isn't enough time for her to become a Ghost.

This is the only time I would enjoy a retcon.

[The_Blade]

This needs a new book, because a retcon is not enough.

[Shadow Archon]

This needs a new book, because a retcon is not enough.

Would you be fine with Ghost!Octavia in a book?

[Visions of Khas]

Sooo, there was a comic based on this book?

[Shadow Archon]

Sooo, there was a comic based on this book?

No. Basically there was a ghost going after the War Pigs. So, in order to show the success of this particular Ghost, it pans to Bhekar Rho with her amongst the mountain of corpses.

The Octavia thing is just speculation.

EDIT: Let me rephrase. It's more complicated than just that. The War Pigs got in the way, they weren't the target.

[The_Blade]

Hidden Content:

If she is this ghost, she is death ^^.

I'm fine with Octavia being a ghost, but the whole Bhekar Rho event must be rewritten through gameplay or some printable resource.

[Shadow Archon]

Hidden Content:

If she is this ghost, she is death ^^.

I'm fine with Octavia being a ghost, but the whole Bhekar Rho event must be rewritten through gameplay or some printable resource.

Ah, that would be nice.

Though, if it was a gameplay mission, how many of us fans would keep playing it over and over again.

[Visions of Khas]

Okay, so the implication is that the Ghost cleaned up Bhekar Ro by killing everyone in the book?