Terran factions

[GentleBen]

Where's the option for Confederacy.

[Norfindel]

I say the Umojans for being smart enough as to recognize they can dialog with the Protoss, and try to reap great benefits from that. It has the side effect of completely going against a part of Mengsk's speech .

[Visions of Khas]

Does anybody perhaps know, how these 3 factions stand with Raynor?

KMC are pro-Raynor, as he made some unknown deal with them. Seeing as how Raynor's Raiders are so lacking in funds, however, it seems the KMC is holding a lot back and probably offer no more than safe port and a promise to not turn the man in. The Umojans have remained the most neutral of all factions, but would probably help Raynor out of a scrape in a heartbeat.


Personally, I'm voting Umojan Protectorate. I go along with the philosophy that violence erupts when imagination runs dry; and so far the Protectorate hasn't yet engaged any one force to any substantial degree. They are loyal, but practical, and genuinely seem to desire the best ultimate outcome for all Terran kind. What I find even more appealing is the simple lack of information concerning them. They're a mystery.

... All this said, I'll tell you that I'm also drawn to their "dark side". In Diablo, I love the Necromancer, because I prefer to have others -- "lessers" -- do my dirty work. I'll do everything in my power to supply artillery support and spells, but in the end, I'm saving MY butt to fight another day, so I can rally together a new army of skeletons and golems. That's what I like about the Protectorate. They've actually been quite pivitol in galactic affairs, but have used other agents, and made and broke alliances, to achieve their own ends. They helped Mengsk with supplies and material, and will likely aid Raynor in the coming game. But it's whom they aid and why that distinguishes them. When they finally see the good fight, the one worth dieing for, I have no doubt they'll throw everything they have into it.

[DemolitionSquid]

The only good Terran is a dead Terran.

[Pandonetho]

The only good Terran is a dead Terran.

The only good Protoss is a severely crippled Protoss that's lying on the battlefield amidst the fray when his teleportation device crapped out.

[Sheliek]

The only good Protoss is a severely crippled Protoss that's lying on the battlefield amidst the fray when his teleportation device crapped out.

So, Fenix?

[Negro]

My vote goes to.... Umojan Protectorate. They're really good counter for Confederacy/Dominion (Kel-Morian too, but i don't like miners ;p ), and they're smart enough to know that aggression towards Protoss can have really bad results.

Ps. IMO in pool should be options UED and Confederacy. They not exist now, but were really strong fractions.

[Gradius]

Also, I can already tell that Minister Jorgensen is a BA (badass).

[Perfecttear]

I decided to give some mention of groups that didn't make it into the poll


Faction name: Omega Squadron "the Death's Head Legion" Starcraft Terran Omega SquadronCommander: Lt. Commander Gregory Reikson
Designation: Heavy Assault Squadron
Base of Operations: Dylar IV
Squadron Colour: Black
The Death's Head Legion is renowned throughout Confederate space for its unrelenting savagery in battle. Only called upon in severe crisis situations, the Legion's warriors fearlessly enter any battle against the enemies of the Confederacy. The Legion is mainly comprised of ex-criminals who have been resocialised and now selflessly give their lives in service to the society that they once threatened.


Faction name: Nova Squadron Starcraft Terran Nova SquadronCommander: Colonel Jackson Hauler
Designation: Black Ops./Espionage Squadron
Base of Operations: Mobile
Squadron Colour: Purple
Mystery and intrigue always seem to surround the enigmatic Nova Squadron. Charged with policing the other Confederate Armed Forces and gathering intelligence on the myriad Pirate Militias, Nova Squadron often find themselves in the middle of some new conspiracy.Mistrusted and shunned by their fellow warriors, Nova Squadron keeps on the move, constantly seeking to undo the considerable political sabotage and corruption that runs rampant through the government of the Confederacy.


Faction name: Alpha Squadron "the Blood Hawks" Starcraft Terran Alpha SquadronCommander: General Edmund Duke
Designation: Advanced Tactical Strike Squadron
Base of Operations: Chau Sara
Squadron Colour: White
Alpha Squadron prides themselves as being the "first group in and first group out" of any hot zone. Their lightning quick attacks on unsuspecting enemy encampments have gained them a notorious reputation. Their skill and precision in quick tactical maneuvers is evident as the fatality rating of the Blood Hawks is the lowest amongst the Confederate forces. Smoking craters, scorched earth, and piles of enemy bodies are all tell-tale signs of their ferocity and efficiency in battle.

[Visions of Khas]

I have to say Nova Squadron is a close second favorite. A shame they weren't featured much in the games. Would it be accurate to say that Nova Squadron was the Confederacy's equivalent to military police?