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The Argus crystal is a mysterious substance used by the xel'naga for various purposes and by the Dark Templar to build up extra energy.

Xel'naga Relics[]

The xel'naga used an Argus crystal as part of the "prison" for an extremely powerful entity based in the Void. A Moebius Foundation telepath, using a psionic amplifier, used her energies to release the creature, calling it the "lock" for the prison. A Dark Templar named Xy'tal tried to use the crystal to re-seal it.[1]

The following section contains information from StarCraft: Retribution.

The xel'naga found or created a powerful relic, the Argus stone, which they valued over other artifacts.[2] The zerg believe it had been used to create entire races.[3]

Dark Templar Game Effects[]

Argus jewel Corsair pilots use Argus Jewels to enhance their ability to use their Disruption webs.[4]

Argus talisman Dark archons wear Argus Talismans to enhance their wide variety of psionic abilities.[5]

The following section contains information from a previous version of StarCraft II which is no longer valid.

Obelisks had an ability called Argus Link,[6] which could transfer energy to units.[7] The ability was later canceled.[8]

Trivia[]

Argus is the name of a world in Blizzard's Warcraft series. The word argus is derived from the Greek argos, and both have been used as the names of various locations, objects, and beings in Greek mythology.

Argus crystals are used by the Dark Templar in a manner similar to how the Khalai use khaydarin crystals to enhance the psionic potential of their forces. While the Dark Templar have access to khaydarin crystals as well, it would seem that argus crystals are somehow preferable to khaydarin crystals for use in their technology.

References[]

  1. Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p), Faisalz et al (i). "Voice in the Darkness." In StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 4 (paperback binding), pp. 72-113. Tokyopop, October 1, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-81698-6.
  2. StarCraft: Retribution. WizardWorks Software. Protoss campaign: “The Legacy of Kharadun”, mission 1: “The gateway to Taledon” (in English). 1998.
  3. StarCraft: Retribution. WizardWorks Software. Zerg campaign: “Dynamic Evolution”, mission 1: "Cutting off the exits" (in English). 1998.
  4. StarCraft Compendium: Protoss Strategy - Corsair Unit. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2008-1-05.
  5. StarCraft Compendium: Protoss Strategy - Dark Archon Unit. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2008-1-05.
  6. Karune. 2009-02-18. StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 49. Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum. Accessed 2009-02-18.
  7. Cydra. 2009-02-18. StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 49 (page 5). Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum. Accessed 2009-02-18. Archive
  8. Photon Charge was removed in the previous build and so was Argus Link.

    This means that both of them are out in the current build.
    Kapeselus. 2010-02-02. Mining Question (post 7). Battle.net StarCraft II Gameplay Discussion Forum. Accessed 2010-02-02.
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