History Characters / StarcraftDaelaam

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: He doesn't appear in the ''Legacy of the Void'' campaign at all, with no mention of his fate.

--> ''Clolarion'': ''Commencing purification!''

** Also this to Alarak. Both are leaders to their respective factions altough Alarak isn't technically the ''top'' leader of the Tal'darim until he usurped Ma'lash during ''Legacy of the Void'', he is their field commander however), both wear similar armor (two prongs jutting from their backs, ShouldersOfDoom, and BadassCape), both possess [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge a grudge against Amon]] [[note]] Artanis is furious at Amon for corrupting his race's sacred communal link the Khala and using said corruption to force Artanis to kill his best friend;Alarak is also likewise furious at Amon for lying to the Tal'darim about their promised "ascension" (which turns out to be nothing but one big lie by Amon; he desires no one but his hybrid) [[/note]], both are in a constant state of TranquilFury throughout ''LegacyOfTheVoid'', and both are [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking extremely good at combat]]. However, Alarak is cynical, disrespectful, [[ViolenceReallyIsTheAnswer intensely pragmatic]] when dealing with enemies/potential enemies, arrogant and extremely confident in himself, whereas Artanis is idealistic, respecting, eager to use diplomacy and negotiation, humble, and (initially) suffers from severe lack of self-confidence.

[[caption-width-right:350: He only has one eye. Perhaps he and [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Xiahou Dun]] will get along.]]

-> '''Voiced by:''' Jamison Price

->''"Is this how the Templar treat all robotic lifeforms? You would do well to remember, we will outlive you. And we do not forget."''

* MinorMajorCharacter: In the setting, he is the closest thing the Purifiers have of a leader. In the game, however, he appears only sporadically, gets very little focus and doesn't even have a heroic unit. Heck, he doesn't even get a unique portrait and is stuck borrowing the one used by the Sentinels (although he did get a unit later on, in the form of a Carrier under Fenix's command in Co-op mode)

** Also this to Alarak. Both are leaders to their respective factions altough Alarak isn't technically the ''top'' leader of the Tal'darim until he usurped Ma'lash during ''Legacy of the Void'', he is their field commander however), both wear similar armor (two prongs jutting from their backs, ShouldersOfDoom, and BadassCape), both possess [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge a grudge against Amon]] [[note]] Artanis is furious at Amon for corrupting his race's sacred communal link the Khala and using said corruption to force Artanis to kill his best friend;Alarak is also likewise furious at Amon for lying to the Tal'darim about their promised "ascension" (which turns out to be nothing but one big lie by Amon; he desires no one but his hybrid) [[/note]], both are in a constant state of TranquilFury throughout ''LegacyOfTheVoid'', and both are [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking extremely good at combat]]. However, Alarak is cynical, disrespectful, [[ViolenceReallyIsTheAnswer intensely pragmatic]] when dealing with enemies/potential enemies, arrogant and extremely confident in himself, whereas Artanis is idealistic, respecting, eager to use diplomacy and negotiation, humble, and (initially) suffers from severe lack of self-confidence. Whereas Artanis is a NiceGuy with a hidden [[BewareTheNiceOnes steel side]] that he lets loose as the "Fury" part of his TranquilFury whenever appropriate, Alarak is a prick with a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold hidden soft side]] that lets loose the "Fury" side of his TranquilFury almost every time he engages in battle.

* ShutUpHannibal: Prone to deliver a few awesome ones to [[spoiler:Amon himself]].

-> '''Voiced by:''' GuerinBarry

* HeroicSacrifice: In the first Protoss mission, he stays behind and faces the Queen of Blade in a hopeless fight, buying Zeratul enough time to escape with the prophecy.

-> '''Voiced by:''' JonathanCook

* MinorMajorCharacter: In the setting, he is the closest thing the Purifiers have of a leader. In the game, however, he appears only sporadically, gets very little focus and doesn't even have a heroic unit. Heck, he doesn't even get a unique portrait and is stuck borrowing the one used by the Sentinels. He eventually did get an in-game unit in the form of a heroic Carrier under Fenix's command in Co-Op mode.

* HeadbuttingHeroes: Like Vorazun, he has a difficult time getting along well with [[spoiler: Alarak]] onboard the ''Spear of Adun'', because he does not fully trust the Tal'darim ([[spoiler: promising Artanis that should Alarak betray the Daelaam, Fenix will slay him.]]) and considers Alarak to have a low sense of honor and respect. Unfortunately, this is ''[[DeadpanSnarker Alarak]]'' we're talking about here:
-->'''Alarak''': [[TryToFitThatOnABusinessCard Artanis. Hierarch of the Twilight Council. Warlord of the Templar]]. [[ExpectingSomeoneTaller I had expected so much more.]]
-->'''Fenix''' : (annoyed) [[BerserkButton Arrogance!]] [[ImpliedDeathThreat Watch your words, or my blade will watch them for you!]]
-->'''Alarak''': (unimpressed) Oh, that's hardly a way to speak of one who saved your master's life.

* CoolStarship: He is a Scout pilot in the events of the first game. In ''Wings'', he pilots a Mothership in the Protoss mini-campaign, the Shield of Aiur. In ''Legacy of the Void'', he takes command of a Protoss ''[[TheBattlestar Arkship]]'', the "Spear of Adun".

* {{Adorkable}}: He frequently talks in an enthusiastic tone whenever talking about the Spear of Adun and walks in a very funny manner. More evident when seen right next to other Protoss warriors.

* CreativeSterility: While the Protoss as a whole in the series have had limited technological innovation, Karax proves they are not stagnant by averting this trope personally. Over the course of the campaign he's constantly researching ways to optimize and expand the ''Spear of Adun's'' capabilities, and puts what he's learned doing so to use upgrading Artanis' forces.

* ShoutOut: He attaches several robotic arms to himself in order to improve his ability to work with the solar core of the Spear of Adun. Similar to [[Film/SpiderMan2 Dr. Octopus]].

* TheSmartGuy: Like Swann and Abathur before him, he's your engineer, and he runs the Solar Core in the Spear of Adun.

* NonActionGuy: For the most part. Her expertise is in history and knowledge. She's shown to have a psi blade handy (all Protoss can ignite one), but it isn't for combat. However, she's the commander on board The Spear of Adun [[spoiler: when Artanis and Vorazun are both on Aiur's surface]] in the last mission of the main campaign of ''Legacy''. [[spoiler: She fights off the entire Golden Armada.]]

* HeadbuttingHeroes: Like Vorazun, he has a difficult time getting along well with [[spoiler: Alarak]] onboard the Spear of Adun, because he does not fully trust the Tal'darim ([[spoiler: promising Artanis that should Alarak betray the Daelaam, Fenix will slay him.]]) and considers Alarak to have a low sense of honor and respect. Unfortunately, this is ''[[DeadpanSnarker Alarak]]'' we're talking about here:

* OneManArmy: One of the ''Spear of Adun's'' abilities is to call him down to fight in the field for 30 seconds. Calling him down quickly makes it clear why he's only around for 30 seconds; with his battle prowess, it's still plenty of time for him to tear through a base's defenders, and probably a bit of the base itself, too.

->''"You would do well to remember, we will outlive you. And we do not forget."''

* BewareTheNiceOnes: Like Tassadar before him, he is honorable, idealistic, brave, and easily the nicest Protoss around. Testing his patience or outright pissing him off, however, is a '''''very bad idea'''''. [[spoiler: Amon made this mistake, and the ensuing TranquilFury causes the fallen Xel'naga to suffer several of his most humiliating defeats.]]

* OneManArmy: He singlehandedly managed to hold on his own against several Zerg in the Xel'Naga temple.

* TranquilFury: This is his state throughout ''Legacy of the Void''. Amon has dealt the Protoss one of their most humiliating defeats, corrupted and perverted their most sacred tradition, [[spoiler:brainwashed most of their race to serve him]], and against Artanis personally, [[spoiler:possessed him and used his body to kill Zeratul]]. Artanis spends the game absolutely furious at him for it all, but tempers his anger with reason and determination.

* BadassBookworm: A Grand Preserver that holds all the knowledge from Adun's era and is able to [[spoiler: ''resist and fight Amon off of her mind'']], something Artanis cannot accomplish.

* SpearCounterpart: To Aldaris early in the campaign then averts this later on.

** Also this to Alarak. Both are leaders to their respective factions altough Alarak isn't technically the ''top'' leader of the Tal'darim until he usurped Ma'lash during ''Legacy of the Void'', he is their field commander however), both wear similar armor (two prongs jutting from their backs, ShouldersOfDoom, and BadassCape), both possess [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge a grudge against Amon]] [[note]] Artanis is furios at Amon for corrupting his race's sacred communal link the Khala and using said corruption to force Artanis to kill his best friend;Alarak is also likewise furious at Amon for lying to the Tal'darim about their promised "ascension" (which turns out to be nothing but one big lie by Amon; he desires no one but his hybrid) [[/note]], both are in a constant state of TranquilFury throughout ''LegacyOfTheVoid'', and both are [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking extremely good at combat]]. However, Alarak is cynical, disrespectful, [[ViolenceReallyIsTheAnswer intensely pragmatic]] when dealing with enemies/potential enemies, arrogant and extremely confident in himself, whereas Artanis is idealistic, respecting, eager to use diplomacy and negotiation, humble, and (initially) suffers from severe lack of self-confidence. Whereas Artanis is a NiceGuy with a hidden [[BewareTheNiceOnes steel side]] that he lets loose as the "Fury" part of his TranquilFury whenever appropriate, Alarak is a prick with a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold hidden soft side]] that lets loose the "Fury" side of his TranquilFury almost every time he engages in battle.

** Also this to Alarak. Both are leaders to their respective factions [[spoiler: (altough Alarak isn't technically the ''top'' leader of the Tal'darim until he usurped Ma'lash during ''Legacy of the Void'', he is their field commander however), both wear similar armor (two prongs jutting from their backs, ShouldersOfDoom, and BadassCape), both possess [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge a grudge against Amon]] [[note]] [[spoiler: Artanis is furios at Amon for corrupting his race's sacred communal link the Khala and using said corruption to force Artanis to kill his best friend;Alarak is also likewise furious at Amon for lying to the Tal'darim about their promised "ascension" (which turns out to be nothing but one big lie by Amon; he desires no one but his hybrid)]] [[/note]], both are in a constant state of TranquilFury throughout ''LegacyOfTheVoid'', and both are [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking extremely good at combat]]. However, Alarak is cynical, disrespectful, [[ViolenceReallyIsTheAnswer intensely pragmatic]] when dealing with enemies/potential enemies, arrogant and extremely confident in himself, whereas Artanis is idealistic, respecting, eager to use diplomacy and negotiation, humble, and (initially) suffers from severe lack of self-confidence. Whereas Artanis is a NiceGuy with a hidden [[BewareTheNiceOnes steel side]] that he lets loose as the "Fury" part of his TranquilFury whenever appropriate, Alarak is a prick with a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold hidden soft side]] that lets loose the "Fury" side of his TranquilFury almost every time he engages in battle.

** Also this to Alarak. Both are leaders to their respective factions [[spoiler: (altough Alarak isn't technically the ''top'' leader of the Tal'darim until he usurped Ma'lash during ''Legacy of the Void'', he is their field commander however), both wear similar armor (two prongs jutting from their backs, ShouldersOfDoom, and BadassCape), both possess [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge a grudge against Amon]] [[note]] [[spoiler: Artanis is furios at Amon for corrupting his race's sacred communal link the Khala and using said corruption to force Artanis to kill his best friend;Alarak is also likewise furious at Amon for lying to the Tal'darim about their promised "ascension" (which turns out to be nothing but one big lie by Amon; he desires no one but his hybrid) [[/note]], both are in a constant state of TranquilFury throughout ''LegacyOfTheVoid'', and both are [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking extremely good at combat]]. However, Alarak is cynical, disrespectful, [[ViolenceReallyIsTheAnswer intensely pragmatic]] when dealing with enemies/potential enemies, arrogant and extremely confident in himself, whereas Artanis is idealistic, respecting, eager to use diplomacy and negotiation, humble, and (initially) suffers from severe lack of self-confidence. Whereas Artanis is a NiceGuy with a hidden [[BewareTheNiceOnes steel side]] that he lets loose as the "Fury" part of his TranquilFury whenever appropriate, Alarak is a prick with a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold hidden soft side]] that lets loose the "Fury" side of his TranquilFury almost every time he engages in battle.

** Also this to Alarak. Both are leaders to their respective factions [[spoiler: (altough Alarak isn't technically the ''top'' leader of the Tal'darim until he usurped Ma'lash during ''Legacy of the Void'', he is their field commander however), both wear similar armor (two prongs jutting from their backs, ShouldersOfDoom, and BadassCape), both possess [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge a grudge against Amon]] [[note]] [[spoiler: Artanis is furios at Amon for corrupting his race's sacred communal link the Khala and using said corruption to force Artanis to kill his best friend]]; Alarak is also likewise furious at Amon for lying to the Tal'darim about their promised "ascension" (which turns out to be nothing but one big lie by Amon; he desires no one but his hybrid) [[/note]], both are in a constant state of TranquilFury throughout ''LegacyOfTheVoid'', and both are[[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking extremely good at combat]]. However, Alarak is cynical, disrespectful, [[ViolenceReallyIsTheAnswer intensely pragmatic]] when dealing with enemies/potential enemies, arrogant and extremely confident in himself, whereas Artanis is idealistic, respecting, eager to use diplomacy and negotiation, humble, and (initially) suffers from severe lack of self-confidence. Whereas Artanis is a NiceGuy with a hidden [[BewareTheNiceOnes steel side]] that he lets loose as the "Fury" part of his TranquilFury whenever appropriate, Alarak is a prick with a [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold hidden soft side]] that lets loose the "Fury" side of his TranquilFury almost every time he engages in battle.

* DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu: On multiple occations, even. To Artanis, it matters little if you're way above his weight-class - he will make it abundantly clear just where you can shove your threats.

* TheGoodKing: He's a ReasonableAuthorityFigure and a BadassInCharge. What really cements him as this is the campaign in ''Legacy of the Void'': [[spoiler: He saves the Nerazim from being exterminated, allies with the Dominion and helps to save Korhal, allies with the ''Tal'Darim,'' and gets them to withdraw from the End War without much loss of life, and then re-integrates the Purifiers as equal members of Protoss society, then marches back to Aiur, saves the corrupted Templar from Amon, and reclaims the planet.]] He also [[spoiler: eliminates the caste system in Protoss society, making it freer and more egalitarian than it has ever been.]] All in all, he'll probably go down as being the greatest ruler the Protoss ever had.

** When Alarak questions if Artanis is as angry at Amon as he is, Artanis replies "my rage burns brighter than a thousand suns, and soon all will see my wrath unleashed!" Alarak quickly clams up.

* ProperlyParanoid: She and her sisters advised the arkships be sealed beneath Aiur and used to help the protoss ''after'' a crippling disaster befell them, as if they were available while said disaster was available, the arkships might be lost trying to stop the inevitable. Indeed, if the protoss had used the arkships before ''Legacy of the Void'', they probably would have been destroyed during the zerg invasion.

* ArcVillain: He's the villain of the Kaldir missions.

* HeroAntagonist: He's just trying to get his people to safety and contact the bulk of the Protoss to let them know their archenemy and one of the most dangerous beings in the sector has been depowered and is vulnerable.

** They also have vibes of [[Series/BattlestarGalactica2003 the reimagined Cylons]], what with being originally based around the consciousness of the deceased and [[WhatMeasureIsANonHuman subsequently abused for being viewed as slaves]] only to violently revolt against their creators, but wind up [[HeelRaceTurn helping them in the end]] to secure their freedom and to be treated as equals. Only difference is, ''they'' lost to the Protoss in their revolt compared to Cylons and the Colonials.

* MinorMajorCharacter: In the setting, he is the closest thing the Purifiers have of a leader. In the game, however, he appears only sporadically, gets very little focus and doesn't even have a heroic unit. Heck, he doesn't even get a unique portrait and is stuck borrowing the one used by the Sentinels.

A Zealot, and friend of Artanis, whom volunteers to be part of the first wave of Aiur's invasion force. He is the scarred Zealot from the ''Legacy of the Void'' opening cinematic.

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: He doesn't appear in the main campaign at all, with no mention of his fate.

* TookALevelInBadass: ''Legacy of the Void'' is all about his character arc to grow from a young idealist to a noble and stalwart leader of the united Protoss. At the start of the game, he's still self-doubting and projects confidence to the other Protoss to inspire strength. Come the end of the game, the confidence is real.

* BadAss: The finale of ''Legacy of the Void'' shows us that before becoming a fleet commander, she was a hell of a foot soldier.

* {{Badass}}: Such a kick-ass High Templar, he's able to use all of their abilities plus a powerful direct psionic attack (he hits harder than an Immortal against unarmored targets), making him a peer of ''Tassadar''. In-universe, he's a legend.

* {{Badass}}: Even when he was last standing soldier in khundelar[[note]]"The tip of the spear" in Khalani; essentially the Forlorn Hope[[/note]] -- something he apparently volunteered to do -- he was fully prepared to kill as many Zerg as he could before reinforcements arrived even if it meant his death.

* {{Badass}}: He does the real Fenix proud as a mighty Templar warrior in his own right.

The ''Dark Templar Saga'' novels establish she was the Executor who accompanied Zeratul to Aiur in the ''Dark Vengeance'' optional campaign that accompanied ''Brood War''. She may or may not be the Executor of Episode IV as well.[[note]]The timeframe of ''Dark Vengeance'' implies that the Executor of that campaign and Episode IV are the same character, but it was also clearly stated in Episode IV that you were the same Executor as in Episode III. WordOfGod is that Artanis was the Executor in Episode III, but in Episode IV Artanis was the new ''Praetor'', a separate character from the Executor the PlayerCharacter. Blizzard has not yet clarified if the Episode IV Executor is Selendis, or if the Episode IV Executor has been RetGone with Artanis taking their role (and rank).[[/note]]

[[folder:Aldaris]]
!Judicator Aldaris
->''"I have been sent by the Conclave to serve and counsel you."''

->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/PaulEiding

Aldaris was Artanis' original commander during Starcraft until he allied with Tassadar. Aldaris, too set in his ways to accept that the dark templar could be anything except the most absolute of corrupting evils, refused to help them and indeed kidnapped Tassadar to stand trial for treason. In the end of Starcraft I, as Tassadar, Raynor, Zeratul, and Fenix prepared for their attack on the Overmind, Aldaris wished them luck. In Brood War, Aldaris is the only surviving member of the Protoss Conclave, the rest having been om-nom-nommed by the Zerg. He opposes everything having to do with allying with Kerrigan, and then stages an unsuccessful coup in the Protoss ranks when he realizes he was actually ''right'' instead of just whiny. He was the only Protoss to realize Kerrigan was mind-controlling Raszagal until she revealed it herself. She struck him down before he could tell Zeratul ("helped" by the fact that Aldaris babbled like a deranged zealot instead of coming out with the truth right away).

* AntiVillain: In the second half of the Base game's Protoss campaign.
* CassandraTruth: He tells everyone that Kerrigan is a liar and is using them. No one believes him.
* DefiantToTheEnd: Yes, though he really should have put his final words to better use.
-->'''Zeratul:''' It is finished, Judicator. Surrender your remaining forces, and join us in eradicating the Zerg. \\
'''Aldaris:''' I would sooner ''die'', dark one, than tarnish the memory of Aiur by joining with you!
* HateSink: Aldaris, along with the entire Conclave is this in the base game is this, and according to Tassadar, the Judicator have just been using the templar for their own ends. For much of the game, Aldaris is a smug, HolierThanThou {{Jerkass}} KnightTemplar who does nothing but speak disparagingly about Tassadar, and even his tone towards the player is demeaning. Because of his adherence to the Khala, he harbors deep hatred against the Dark Templar, and sees them as nothing more than unrepentant heretics. Worst of all, Aldaris puts Aiur in danger by declaring war on the player and ordering the Dark Templar's and Tassadar's executions, and such actions stop them from saving their entire race.
* HeelFaceTurn: In ''Brood War'', he's seen the error of his ways and joins Artanis and Zeratul in fleeing Aiur. The destruction of the Conclave and the assurance that the planet was pretty much lost to the Zerg likely influenced his decision.
* HeKnowsTooMuch: Kerrigan made sure he would shut up before revealing she was manipulating the Protoss.
* HolierThanThou: He is very self-righteous that he will not welcome the Dark Templar on his home world because of their heretical ways. He will not tolerate those who harbor or even involve the Dark Templar, and all of this makes him fail to see the bigger picture.
* IdiotBall: Just like Stukov, he went about telling the others what he knew in the stupidest way possible. Unfortunately, both of them ended up ended up dead either directly or indirectly as a result of Kerrigan's actions. To be fair to him, Kerrigan came out of no where and no one stopped her from getting close to him. In Zeratul's words, it was a protoss matter and no one saw the assassination coming.
* {{Irony}}: In the first game, he was the Obstructive Bureaucrat who dismissed the OnlySaneMan Tassadar and his friends when they had the only way to stop the villains. In the expansion, HE'S the OnlySaneMan trying to warn everyone about Kerrigan and Raszagal while the heroes are ignoring him. Karma's funny sometimes.
* {{Jerkass}}: Big time in the base game. Not only is he a classic KnightTemplar, he considered Tassadar a failure for trying to avoid killing the humans while destroying the Zerg.
** TookALevelInKindness: He's much less of one in Brood War, being quite respectful to Raszagal when they first meet and acquiescing to her and Zeratul's leadership. He reverts back to {{Jerkass}} when Kerrigan shows up, and is the only Protoss not to trust her. [[JerkassHasAPoint Turns out he was right]].
* KilledMidSentence: "While you were securing the crystals, I discovered that your Matriarch has been harboring a dark secret! She has been manipulated by de-"
* KnightTemplar: Classic example, his strict adherence to the Conclave and their laws blinds him to the idea that Zeratul and the ways of the Dark Templar may have merit. However, it's more justified than most examples, since historically he was taught that the Dark Templar are heretics that nearly destroyed Aiur and caused a civil war.
* MasterOfIllusion: In "The Insurgent", he makes three illusionary versions of himself.
* MyCountryRightOrWrong: Zealously follows the Conclave's doctrine.
* ObstructiveBureaucrat: In the first part of the Protoss campaign in the base game.
* OnlySaneMan: In ''Brood War'', he's the only character to see through Kerrigan's lies and refuse from the start to work with her.
* PoorCommunicationKills[=/=]YouHaveToBelieveMe: There were better ways to handle the secret he discovered than stirring up a rebellion and babbling like a zealot until Kerrigan was right in his face.
* RousingSpeech: At the start of the final mission, he sends a transmission to Tassadar's forces, admitting that he and the Conclave were in error, their efforts against the Zerg have indeed proven more effective than the Conclave's, and all of Aiur wishes them luck in their final stand.
* ThanatosGambit: Though unintentional, Kerrigan killing him disgusts Zeratul and earns her banishment from Shakuras, potentially avoiding a much more disastrous reveal of her true nature if she had stayed.
* TooDumbToLive: He takes this when he considers the arrestation a single (supposely) rogue protoss templar of greater priority than, say, ''dealing with a race of man-eating aliens'':
--> '''Tassadar''': ''I cannot believe they would go so far. In the face of total annihilation, they're still claiming for their failing traditions.''
* WellIntentionedExtremist: As stated above, he clings to the old traditions to the point of foolishness, but really does it to prevent the Protoss from falling apart, something he has been raised to believe would happen should the Dark Templar return.
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[[folder:Selendis]]
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[[caption-width-right:180:Should you choose to resist us, we will meet in glorious combat!]]
-> ''"The only cure to Zerg infestation is purification by fire! You know this to be true, James Raynor!"''

-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/CreeSummer

The current Protoss Executor, originally having been a student of Artanis's before his ascension to Hierarch. She possesses a strong sense of duty and honor as a Khalai Protoss. Although she feels threatened by the Dark Templars and the Terrans, she is more than willing to put aside their differences to bring the battle to the Zerg. Selendis oversaw Ulrezaj's defeat over Shakuras and slew the infested Terran Ethan Stewart.

The ''Dark Templar Saga'' novels establish she was the Executor who accompanied Zeratul to Aiur in the ''Dark Vengeance'' optional campaign that accompanied ''Brood War''. She may or may not be the Executor of Episode IV as well.[[note]]The timeframe of ''Dark Vengeance'' implies that the Executor of that campaign and Episode IV are the same character, but it was also clearly stated in Episode IV that you were the same Executor as in Episode III. WordOfGod is that Artanis was the Executor in Episode III, but in Episode IV Artanis was the new ''Praetor'', a separate character from the Executor the PlayerCharacter. Blizzard has not yet clarified if the Episode IV Executor is Selendis, or if the Episode IV Executor has been RetGone with Artanis taking their role (and rank).[[/note]]

----
!!Provides examples of:

-->''"Experience has taught the protoss that when we do not fight together, we die alone. We shall not see defeat this day. For we stand as one. Our differences will not divide us, but make us stronger."''
-->--Hierarch Artanis

-->''"For even in these dark days, there is still the hope of morning. That is why we fight."''

-->''"I have been sent by the Conclave to serve and counsel you."''

--> ''"The only cure to Zerg infestation is purification by fire! You know this to be true, James Raynor!"''

-> "My expertise is yours."

-> "You dare too much, Artanis. Your youth makes you rash."

-->''"You would do well to remember, we will outlive you. And we do not forget."''
-->--A Purifier to a Templar.

-> "[[CallBack It is good to see you]], young Executor!"

[[folder:"Fenix"/ Talandar]]
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-> "[[CallBack It is good to see you]], young Executor!"

-> '''Voiced by:''' Marc Graue

Yes, ''that'' Fenix, the protoss templar from the first game: he's back, [[SubvertedTrope but not really]]. When Artanis goes to an abandoned Conclave research facility that was researching the Purifiers, they find a prototype unit that was uploaded with Fenix's brain scans between the time of his original death and his revival as a dragoon. This robot, with most of the memories of the original Fenix and an identical personality, comes to serve aboard the ''Spear of Adun''.

* {{Badass}}: He does the real Fenix proud as a mighty Templar warrior in his own right.
* TheBigGuy: He is physically the strongest hero in the whole campaign. He can plow through enemies with his sheer strength.
* BladeBelowTheShoulder: He has dual blades mounted on his right wrist.
* BrainUploading: How he was given the original Fenix's memories.
* DivergentCharacterEvolution: His entire character arc is to invoke this: he has Fenix's memories and personality (as well as Dragoon Fenix's general shape), but he is ''not'' Fenix, and over time he comes to accept this and seeks to establish his own legacy separate from the real Fenix. [[spoiler: This is why he eventually chooses a new name, Talandar.]]
* HeadbuttingHeroes: Like Vorazun, he has a difficult time getting along well with [[spoiler: Alarak]] onboard the Spear of Adun, because he does not fully trust the Tal'darim ([[spoiler: promising Artanis that should Alarak betray the Daelaam, Fenix will slay him.]]) and considers Alarak to have a low sense of honor and respect. Unfortunately, this is ''[[DeadpanSnarker Alarak]]'' we're talking about here:
-->'''Alarak''': [[TryToFitThatOnABusinessCard Artanis. Hierarch of the Twilight Council. Warlord of the Templar]]. [[ExpectingSomeoneTaller I had expected so much more.]]
-->'''Fenix''' : (annoyed) [[BerserkButton Arrogance!]] [[ImpliedDeathThreat Watch your words, or my blade will watch them for you!]]
-->'''Alarak''': (unimpressed) Oh, that's hardly a way to speak of one who saved your master's life.
* LightningBruiser: He may be big but beware for his hero can quickly move from place to place that has enemies in them and deals an ass-whooping damage.
* MeaningfulRename: InUniverse example. By the [[spoiler:end of the campaign]], he goes from being called "Fenix" to [[spoiler:"Talandar", which means "one who bears a strong heart" in khalani.]] Artanis comments that it suits him. Considering the original Fenix's stalwart personality, it really does.
* MythologyGag:
** A lot of his quotes are taken directly from the real Fenix back in the original ''Starcraft'', or are at least paraphrases. He also says Fenix's "I fear no enemy, for the Khala is my strength" lines as a StopPokingMe quote, while noting it was Fenix's personal mantra that he recited in battle.
** He generally looks like an Immortal, though with blade weapons instead of the Immortal's cannons. According to lore, the Dragoons (of which the original Fenix was one) were upgraded into the Immortals.
* OneManArmy: One of the ''Spear of Adun's'' abilities is to call him down to fight in the field for 30 seconds. Calling him down quickly makes it clear why he's only around for 30 seconds; with his battle prowess, it's still plenty of time for him to tear through a base's defenders, and probably a bit of the base itself, too.
* ProudWarriorRaceGuy: The original Fenix was a shining example of this trope in a race of this, and the robot continues the tradition.
* SuperPrototype: There's a couple hints he's a prototype immortal. But he's far more badass and advanced than them.
* TomatoInTheMirror: When he awakens, he thinks he's the real Fenix, and everyone, including Artanis, feels uncomfortable with enlightening him. It takes some time for him to learn the truth and comes to terms with it.
* ViolenceReallyIsTheAnswer: He's quick to use violence to solve his problems. He is a templar, and it's what he's trained to do.

[[folder:Clolarion]]
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The Executor leading the Purifiers on Cybros.

* FamedInStory: Apparently; the original Clolarion was such a skilled Executor his deeds are still taught in Protoss culture long after his death. Artanis nearly squees upon realizing who he is talking to.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Initially bitter and distrustful of the Daelaam, but eventually still agrees to join them on the condition the Purifiers are treated like Protoss. Granted, considering his past experience, he has ''very'' good reasons to react like this.
* MinorMajorCharacter: In the setting, he is the closest thing the Purifiers have of a leader. In the game, however, he appears only sporadically, gets very little focus and doesn't even have a heroic unit. Heck, he doesn't even get a unique portrait and is stuck borrowing the one used by the Sentinels.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: While initially distrustful toward the Daelaam, he still agrees to listen to Artanis' offer, consider it and eventually accept it along with the other Purifiers after deliberation.

[[folder:Talis]]
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-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/MaryElizabethMcGlynn

A praetor leading a fleet investigating the Moebius Foundation. She is Zeratul's aide in ''Whispers of Oblivion''.

* EarlyBirdCameo: She's an Adept, a unit that was introduced in the multiplayer of the campaign after the prologue campaign featuring her.
* {{Expy}}: Pretty much the equivalent of Karass from ''Wings of Liberty''.
* FantasticRacism: If her dialogue is any indication, she doesn't hold Terrans in very high regard. Or the Zerg. Or the Tal'darim, for that matter.
* HeroicSacrifice: She stays behind to hold off the Tal'darim until Zeratul escapes.
* TheLancer: Zeratul's companion and ally in the campaign.
* YouShallNotPass: Last seen holding off the Tal'darim as Zeratul flees.

[[folder:Expedition Leader]]
-> '''Voiced by:''' Jamison Price

The leader of a Protoss scientific expedition on Kaldir. When Kerrigan arrives, he is determined to call Shakuras to inform them of her presence.

* ArcVillain: He's the villain of the Kaldir missions.
* DidntThinkThisThrough: Despite the fact (according to Lasarra) the Protoss force he leads isn't a military force, he still engages Kerrigan in open combat. Additionally, if you do the Zerus missions first, he resolves to contact Shakuras because Kerrigan came to Kaldir apparently without much of her swarm; this assumes that the Golden Armada could reach Kaldir before Kerrigan's forces do, which is unlikely.
* GeneralFailure: His various plans to contact Shakuras are smart in concept, but terribly executed. When Lassara tells Kerrigan their expedition isn't a militia force, it's believable.
* HeroAntagonist: He's just trying to get his people to safety and contact the bulk of the Protoss to let them know their archenemy and one of the most dangerous beings in the sector has been depowered and is vulnerable.
* PoorCommunicationKills: Kerrigan merely came to Kaldir to collect more Zerg she could use to fight Mengsk, and frankly didn't care about fighting the Protoss anymore by this point. Had they been able to clarify this point, she probably would have been fine with letting his group go if they agreed to not call the Golden Armada to kill her; sadly, her reputation as TheDreaded and a ManipulativeBitch pretty much destroyed any chance of him listening to her, leaving violence as the only option for both of them.
* TheUnfought: He's apparently killed when Niadra conquers the protoss ark ship, but isn't fought as a unit.

[[folder: Lassara]]
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-> '''Voiced by:''' Courtenay Taylor

A member of the Kaldir scientists Kerrigan abducts during her passage on Kaldir. Initially antagonistic toward her captor, Lassara essentially reminds Kerrigan of her past as the Queen of Blades.

* ChestBurster: [[spoiler:Her final fate in the released game.]]
* DemotedToExtra: In earlier versions of the game she was to be initially hostile to Kerrigan, remembering all she did as the Queen of Blades, but seeing Kerrigan show mercy to the other colonists softened her and she began to speak more familiar and openly to her. This entire subplot was dropped from the final game and Lassara is little more than a Protoss to talk two for all of two missions.
* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler: Dies at the end of her three-mission chain.]]
* MoralityPet: Tries to act as one, telling Kerrigan that they're peaceful colonists that she could let live, leave the moon now that she has what she wants. Kerrigan can't do that though because she knows they'll contact Shakuras and bring the fleet down on her if they find out she's de-powered, and fleeing will just encourage them to chase her. By the end, Lassara stops trying.
* TheyWouldCutYouUp: The only reason Lessara is even kept alive after the first mission was that Abathur was hoping to use her biomass. When Kerrigan points out protoss DNA is incompatible, Izsha remarks that Abathur wanted to try anyway.
* WhatTheHellHero: Calls out Kerrigan to killing the entire Protoss colony of non-combat researchers to save her own life. Kerrigan [[ShutUpHannibal replies the Protoss have killed millions of Zerg and neither of them has any moral high ground here]].