Merc Compound?

[mr. peasant]

They are fanatics loyal to Ulrezaj, not some thugs looking for money. In fact, there are no Protoss thugs for there to be mercenaries. Don't make Blizzard mess up the lore in such a way, I will not stand it if they treat it as Warcraft lore.

I'm just pointing out that I don't see a reason why if there is one splinter group out and about, there can't be other groups floating around, each with their own respective goals and agendas. As for their alignment with Ulrezaj, those are the ones on Monlyth. There's potentially another, separate group of fanatics on Jotun.

[Shadow Archon]

I'm just pointing out that I don't see a reason why if there is one splinter group out and about, there can't be other groups floating around, each with their own respective goals and agendas. As for their alignment with Ulrezaj, those are the ones on Monlyth. There's potentially another, separate group of fanatics on Jotun.

There probably fanatics just crazily devoted to the Xel'naga. It makes no sense for there to be protoss mercenaries with the Khala and the tragedy of Auir looming above there heads. The Protoss are fragmented, but they do not have people giving there services for the higher bidder.

[mr. peasant]

There probably fanatics just crazily devoted to the Xel'naga. It makes no sense for there to be protoss mercenaries with the Khala and the tragedy of Auir looming above there heads. The Protoss are fragmented, but they do not have people giving there services for the higher bidder.

Not all Protoss escaped to Shakuras. These Protoss might have then subsequently taken on a mercenary life as a means of surviving the harsh galaxy. The Protoss are (or at least should be) a race containing a wide diversity of personalities. As Ulrezaj has shown, the Protoss are not exclusively a high-moraled bunch of goodies. More importantly, the mercenaries Zeratul encountered in Dark Origin had access to Protoss technology (including the ability to build Pylons). This would suggest they had Protoss somewhere on their payroll.

[Shadow Archon]

Not all Protoss escaped to Shakuras. These Protoss might have then subsequently taken on a mercenary life as a means of surviving the harsh galaxy.

Why? The Protoss don't need to eat or drink. They would either try to find other protoss brethren or survive on there own.

The Protoss are (or at least should be) a race containing a wide diversity of personalities.

What gave you that assumption?

As Ulrezaj has shown, the Protoss are not exclusively a high-moraled bunch of goodies. More importantly, the mercenaries Zeratul encountered in Dark Origin had access to Protoss technology (including the ability to build Pylons). This would suggest they had Protoss somewhere on their payroll.

Or that Duran and Ulrezaj are working together, therefore having access to Protoss technology and test subjects without a majority of Protoss knowing. Of course we know what happened to Ulrezaj though.

[mr. peasant]

Why? The Protoss don't need to eat or drink. They would either try to find other protoss brethren or survive on there own.

Because you might still need cash for repairs, equipment, etc.

What gave you that assumption?

That the Protoss is (or should be) a fully developed race rather than a two-dimentional stereotype. Is it that hard to accept the notion of a self serving Protoss?

Or that Duran and Ulrezaj are working together, therefore having access to Protoss technology and test subjects without a majority of Protoss knowing. Of course we know what happened to Ulrezaj though.

Yes, an alternative explanation exists. The point I'm trying to make is that the idea of mercenary Protoss is not nearly as outlandish and impossible as some people might think. The precedence and opportunities within the lore already exists.

[Shadow Archon]

Because you might still need cash for repairs, equipment, etc.

And you of course have proof that the Protoss use money?

That the Protoss is (or should be) a fully developed race rather than a two-dimentional stereotype. Is it that hard to accept the notion of a self serving Protoss?

How is it a two-dimensional stereotype for a race to be devoid of any type mercenary what so ever? I find that a good quality that a race that is linked together with the khala does not have mercenaries. The only people who have been close to that have been the fanatics and the Dark Templar. The feeling I get from Dark Templar culture seems to have a survive on your own vibe when without help, not turn to combat for a quick buck. The fanatics were warped by Sundrop, and will also not give there services. There is no other protoss faction that could do such a thing. I think its a stereo-type to believe that all races have mercenaries.

Yes, an alternative explanation exists. The point I'm trying to make is that the idea of mercenary Protoss is not nearly as outlandish and impossible as some people might think. The precedence and opportunities within the lore already exists.

It is outlandish for a hive mind like society to fight against there fellow brethren for money or for the Dark Templar to turn on there brethren. Dark templar would only attack there fellow brethren with motives that Ulrezaj had. The Protoss are an honorable race that do not need to fight for money to survive and who are willing to fight against fellow friends. That sort of thing is left to the Kroot from Warhammer 40k, Klingons in Star Trek, or simply Terrans in Starcraft. It would bring down the image of the Protoss in my honest opinion.

[Pandonetho]

I don't mind Reapers just requiring Tech Lab, they are best used early game. Its the damn D8's that are the killer. Make D8 an upgrade that requires Factory. That's all I ask.

You mean Reactor, right?

[Aldrius]

You mean Reactor, right?

Why would they require a reactor...? Nothing requires a reactor.

[Pandonetho]

Why would they require a reactor...? Nothing requires a reactor.

Oh yeah, my mind was messed up for a moment there. Reapers currently don't need a tech lab right?

[Nicol Bolas]

Reapers currently don't need a tech lab right?

No, they do need a tech lab.