Akilae Tribe
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| Akilae Tribe | |
|---|---|
| |
| Political | |
| Type |
Templar Tribe |
| Race(s) | |
| De facto leader | |
| Affiliation |
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| Societal | |
| Capital/Base | |
| 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. StarCraft (Manual). Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.
- ↑ Chris Metzen, StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-03. SC:L Metzen Interview - Lore Exclusive. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2009-05-18.
- ↑ Golden, Christie (June 30, 2009). StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #3: Twilight. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7129-9.
| Protoss Tribes and Clans | ||
|---|---|---|
| Judicator | Ara · Shelak | |
| Templar | Akilae · Auriga · Sargas · Velari · Venatir | |
| Khalai | Furinax | |
| Nerazim | Boros · Lenassa · Zer'atai | |
