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Akilae Tribe

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Akilae Tribe
File:AkilaeTribe SC1 Logo1.png
Political
Type

Templar Tribe

Race(s)
De facto leader

Conclave (?—2500)
Hierarchy (Between 2501-2505—)

Affiliation

Conclave (?—2500)
Vanguard of Aiur (?—2500)
Templar Caste (?—)
Protoss Protectorate (2501—)

Societal
Capital/Base
Official language

Khalani

Historical
Status

Active (exiled to Shakuras)

The Akilae Tribe represent the strongest fighting force in Khalai society (compared to the Dark Templar).[1] As such, their tribal symbol appears to represent the Templar Caste as a whole.

The Akilae's tribal color is green.[1]

[edit] History

The Akilae were entrusted with the Uraj crystal by the xel'naga, a khaydarin crystal that was twin to the Khalis crystal of the Sargas Tribe. As the tribes diverged, it grew different from its twin.[2]

The Akilae dominated the other tribes for hundreds of years during the Aeon of Strife but submitted completely to the Khala. With the coming of the zerg the Akilae began to question the genocidal orders of their Judicator superiors, but their warrior's honor and loyalty bound them to the dictates of the Conclave.[1]

By 2505 the Akilae Tribe was led by Hierarch Artanis.[3]

[edit] Trivia

The name Akilae is likely derived from the Latin word Aquila, which means "eagle". The emblem of the Akilae tribe resembles a bird in flight. The Romans used the "aquila" as a military symbol; a flag bearing the aquila would be held by a Legion's best soldier. Aquila is also the name of a constellation.

[edit] References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. StarCraft (Manual). Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.
  2. Chris Metzen, StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-03. SC:L Metzen Interview - Lore Exclusive. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2009-05-18.
  3. Golden, Christie (June 30, 2009). StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #3: Twilight. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7129-9.


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