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Mercenaries are soldiers or warriors who fight for profit.
Overview[]
- A terran mercenary(src)
Mercenaries often customize their vehicles, whether it's adding speed via engine optimization, versatility in control configurations, or cosmetic changes to intimidate enemies. They rarely use highly advanced surveillance craft such as the raven. They are known for taking chances in battle.[1]
The Kel-Morian Combine employs a well stocked and well equipped mercenary army at their command.[2]
Private businesses, such as those found on Tyrador IX, recruited mercenaries for their planetary defense forces, which drew many marines with promises of an easy job and generous pay.[3]
Protoss mercenaries have existed since the reign of the Protoss Empire, with some groups rebelling against the Conclave.[4]
This article or section contains information derived from Co-op Missions, and should not be considered part of the official StarCraft storyline.
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Any "self-respecting merc" is meant to have disdain for government.
The Dominion Armed Forces have used a number of mercenaries over its history, but only a few have received honorable discharges.[5]
Game Effect[]
StarCraft[]
In StarCraft Secret Missions, numerous Zerg mercenary broods offered their services to Alexei Stukov when he requested assistance in destroying enemies of his who had collected on a dark planet.
At some point after the Brood War, numerous offered their services to the Terran Dominion to help deal with the New Trinidad Pirates.
StarCraft II[]
Versus[]
In StarCraft II versus mode, mercenary skins for the supply depot and marine are available upon reaching level 20 and 30 respectively with terran.[6]
Mercenary unit models are recycled throughout the campaign for other units, usually when that unit is meant to be a stronger version of the base unit. For instance, the Jackson's Revenge model is reused as the Loki, and the War Pigs model is reused for the Umojan Marine. In the final mission of Heart of the Swarm, members of Mengsk's Elite Guard use mercenary models.
On higher level difficulties, some pre-placed enemy units will be replaced by their mercenary counterparts.
Data exists in the map editor for hellion, reaper and medic mercenaries, but none appeared in the campaign.
Arcade[]
In StarCraft II arcade mode, Left 2 Die, Raynor's Raiders can also hire Skibi's Angels (medics), Outback Hunters (hellions) and Death Heads (reapers).[7]
Wings of Liberty[]
In the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty campaign, mercenaries are more powerful versions of basic units. It is frequently more convenient to hire mercenaries than build their regular counterparts, in particular because they appear immediately rather than take time to be built or trained.
Heart of the Swarm[]
In the late stages of the Second Great War, Raynor's Raiders continued to employ mercenary units. In the final attack on Korhal Palace, the War Pigs, Spartan Company, and the Siege Breakers contributed to Raynor's allied offensive with Sarah Kerrigan[8]. Mercenary units also appeared in the employment of the Umojan Protectorate.[9]
Legacy of the Void[]
In the epilogue of StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, Raynor employed mercenaries units on his journey to the Void, along with the Daelaam and the Zerg Swarm, to destroy Amon.[10][11]
Nova Covert Ops[]
In StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops, the Umojan Protectorate hired some War Pigs during their expedition to Jarban Minor.[12]
Co-op Missions[]
In Co-op Missions, Mira's Marauders joined with the Dominion Fleet under Admiral Matt Horner in order to help push back Amon's Forces.[13] The Dusk Wings were deployed to support Raynor's Raiders in their fight against Amon's Forces.
Heaven's Devils, Tychus's reformed squadron in Co-op Missions.[14]
Notable Mercenaries[]
Protoss[]
Terran[]
- Rosemary Dahl
- Elms
- Hale
- Mira Han
- Graven Hill (also recruiter)
- Orlan
- Ravi
- Alan Schezar
- Ethan Stewart
- Gabriel Tosh
Zerg[]
- Cardis the Destroyer
- Eschueta the Wicked
- Frayne the Feral
- Gilson the Evil
- Meserole the Marauder
- Morik
- Wise Old Torrasque
Notable Mercenary Organizations[]
- Rory Swann on mercenaries(src)
Protoss[]
Terran[]
- Hale's Commandos
- Kimeran Pirates
- Mira's Marauders
- Raynor's Raiders
- Schezar's Scavengers
- Tiger's Claw
- War Pigs
Zerg[]
Other[]
- New Trinidad Pirates (coalition of mixed species)
References[]
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