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"Stay alert people, these guys play hardball."

The protoss, a.k.a. the Firstborn, are a sapient humanoid race native to Aiur. Their advanced technology complements and enhances their psionic mastery.^[1]

The main protoss cultural groups are the Khalai, who adhere to the communal Khala,^[2] and the Nerazim, who reject the Khala.^[1]^[3] In addition, another branch of the protoss separate from the Khala called the Tal'darim lives in various places in the galaxy.^[4]

Protoss civilization was reunified when the Khalai and Nerazim, sundered since the Discord, were reunited^[5] after the devastation of Aiur by the zerg during the Great War.^[6]

Alongside the zerg and terrans, the protoss stand as one of the three dominant species of the Milky Way.^[7]

History

Main article: Protoss history

The protoss are an ancient race, and they consider themselves to be the "firstborn" race of the universe.^[8]

The protoss were discovered by the xel'naga on Aiur, a world the xel'naga had previously engineered. The xel'naga, who were nearing the end of their life cycle, were in need of a race to achieve purity of form and intrigued by their mental connection, chose to use the protoss. Pushing the evolution of the protoss, the purity of form was achieved and the xel'naga eventually descended to Aiur. The protoss, who revered the xel'naga as gods, learned much from them. However, these discoveries divided the protoss, causing their psychic links to disappear and wars to break out amongst them. The xel'naga left the planet as the protoss fell into the Aeon of Strife.

The destructive civil war ended when Khas, using xel'naga-derived artifacts called khaydarin crystals, re-created the psionic link. It became the basis of a new philosophy called the Khala.

Approximately 1500 by terran reckoning, the Conclave attempted to exterminate rogue heretics who had deliberately cut themselves off from the Khala and would later become known as the Dark Templar. They ordered Executor Adun to execute them, but Adun refused, instead teaching the rogues to hide from the Conclave. Eventually the rogues lost control of their powers, alerting the Conclave. They were secretly banished on a xel'naga ship.

By 2499 the protoss became aware of a xenomorphic threat, the zerg, another alien species also created by the xel'naga. The zerg were attacking the terrans, a species which had traveled to the Koprulu Sector two hundred years previously. The Conclave dispatched Tassadar and a force of protoss to destroy the infestation by purifying the infested worlds.^[1]

Main article: Fall of Aiur

Tassadar's force failed in its mission, and the remnants traveled to the new zerg homeworld, Char. There, Tassadar struck an alliance with the Dark Templar prelate, Zeratul. They discovered a weakness in the zerg command structure which could be exploited only by the Dark Templar, and clashed with their new leader, Infested Kerrigan. Meanwhile, the majority of the zerg force traveled to Aiur.^[9] The protoss were losing the battle, but when Tassadar brought Zeratul to Aiur, a protoss civil war broke out between Tassadar's followers and the followers of the Conclave.^[10] Eventually Tassadar's faction won.^[11] Unimpeded by the Conclave, Tassadar's followers attacked the Overmind itself.^[12] Tassadar died during the battle.^[13] Seventy percent of protoss on Aiur were killed.^[14]

The protoss fled to Shakuras, followed by a zerg faction.^[15] The protoss destroyed the renegade zerg, saving themselves but advancing Sarah Kerrigan's aims.^[16] With the assistance of her enigmatic minion Samir Duran,^[17] she would later force the protoss into destroying the second Overmind for her, making her the sole leader of the Zerg Swarm.^[18] As the protoss attempted a revenge strike on Kerrigan,^[19] Duran abandoned her to conduct protoss/zerg hybridization experiments, which were discovered by Zeratul.^[20] The latter exiled himself for several years following the discovery.^[21]

Physiology

"As they say, the enemy of my enemy...
...is tall, dark and ugly?"

- Jack Frost and Charlie Vane after seeing a protoss for the first time.^(src)

Protoss SC2 Cncpt1 — Male protoss anatomy

Selendis SC2 Cncpt1 — Selendis, a female protoss

Protoss are about two meters (seven feet)^[9] to three meters tall^[22] and have two glowing eyes^[1] that blink normally,^[8] digitigrade legs, semi-permeable skin covered in scales, four digits on their hands (of which two are thumbs) and toes, broad chests and shoulders, and narrow waists with slim midsections. Extending back from the crown of the head, protoss have a bony crest. Beneath it, emerging from the back of the head, are the nerve cords, allowing them to access their racial psionic gestalt. This gestalt is the basis of the Khala.

The xel'naga considered these beings to have purity of form as the protoss are incredibly adaptable to harsh natural conditions and climates, and their strength and speed were unparalleled amongst the other races known to the xel’naga.^[1] Protoss even have sharp claws, which can be deadly weapons if a protoss is caught unarmed.

Protoss derive sustenance from light,^[23] capable of living off moonlight (reflected sunlight),^[23]^[24] and can go without light for extended periods of time. What little water they need is absorbed through the skin.^[24] The Dark Templar modified themselves biologically and used other techniques to survive on the formerly lightless world of Shakuras.^[25]

The protoss used to hunt, but they did so to collect the blood and hides of animals for various purposes, not for sustenance.

Protoss hear and smell through their skin, and it is believed that their primary sense is sight. Protoss have a sense of smell sharp enough to identify other protoss and see very well at night. A protoss' skin color may change in response to changes in its emotions. They are bereft of mouths, noses, or visible ears and are without a sense of taste.^[23] They possess three hearts.^[9]

Protoss sleep and dream in a manner similar to humans.^[23]

A protoss' average life expectancy is lengthy; Raszagal, aged 1045, was considered old. Protoss under 300 years rarely have any significant political positions. Artanis, who was 262 years old during the Brood War, is considered young, despite his powerful military position.^[14]

Protoss are not a prolific people^[26] and the xel'naga even developed an artifact, the Kassia crystal, to counteract this.^[27] The population of Aiur, however, had reached billions.^[28] Before the Fall of Aiur, the protoss population was in decline due to systematic extermination; the protoss were passing away from sheer age.^[29] Their numbers have been further reduced through conflict,^[30] and their population continues to decline.^[31]

Protoss blood is blue or purple.^[23] As in humans, coloration is considered a sign of ethnicity, with each protoss tribe having a specific subtly differing hue or typical pattern of markings associated with it.^[1]

As with terrans and zerg, protoss genetic material consists of DNA^[20] with helix strands. There is evidence that the protoss have yet to unlock their full genetic potential, but this theory died along with the Protoss Advance/Experimental Facility.^[32]

Protoss DNA is "antithetical" to zerg DNA and cannot be combined through infestation under normal circumstances. Artificial methods can be used to generate hybrids however.^[33]

The following section contains information from Heroes of the Storm that is ambiguously canonical.

Protoss possess a body part called a phylar, which may be held by their hand.^[34]

Medical Care

"There's a protoss here who needs mouth-to-mou - ooh... well... mouth to... something."

- A confused medic^(src)

FenixDragoon SC1 Cncpt1 — Kept alive through advanced technology

On the battlefield protoss warriors are known to fight with tremendous power and grace, but despite the chaos they inflict on their enemies they are capable of being mortally wounded. When a protoss nears death, their foes often bear witness to a startling flash of bright light as the protoss warrior seemingly disappears. Primitive races are known to quail in superstitious fear upon seeing this, but it is actually another aspect of protoss technology at work rather than any sort of supernatural feat.

Protoss armor is typically equipped with a complex teleportation mechanism that can detect when its wearer is grievously injured and automatically teleports the warrior to the nearest safe haven. This of course is dependent on the mechanism being fully functional, as there is the risk of being damaged during combat.

Those protoss who are too badly injured after the battle but still wish to continue fighting are placed within the shell of a dragoon or immortal, which allows them to serve their brethren on the battlefield. The choice is left to each individual protoss; whether to continue service or join with their ancestors in the Khala.^[35]

Protoss that suffer injuries to their psionic appendages (such as the Nerazim) attach clamps to the remnants in order to prevent energy bleed.^[27]

Terran understanding of protoss physiology is limited.^[23] Their respective biologies are similar enough for substances and drugs, such as Sundrop^[36] and a medic's medicine to affect both.^[37]

Mental Abilities

HighTemplar SC-FL3 Art1 — Protoss psionics

Protoss are extraordinarily focused, to a degree unmatched by humans. Their powerful psionic abilities extend further than that of human ghosts.^[36]

Protoss have been described as "devastatingly intelligent", but their thought processes work very differently than those of terrans.^[38]

Protoss are natural mind-readers. Protoss must learn to filter the thoughts they read and filter (or block) the thoughts that they release (which would prevent other protoss from reading their minds).^[23] The ability to block thoughts is compromised by the Khala, which prevents the protoss which follow that philosophy from hiding from each other.^[36] During the Aeon of Strife, Protoss regularly used their mind-screening abilities to ambush each other.^[23]

Protoss can use their psionic abilities to shield themselves, charge their tools and weapons, and to make, manipulate or meld matter.^[35] At least some of these abilities can only be used by a small minority of protoss without technological assistance (such as the creation of shields).^[1]

Blink SC2 CineProphecy1 — A protoss using the powers of the Void

Protoss can sometimes access memories and strands of experience from protoss who have died and entered the Khala, but only preservers have full access to this knowledge.^[35] Protoss warriors can learn from the spirits of fallen warriors at the Templar Archives.^[1]

The powers of the Khala and the Void protect protoss from zerg infestation.^[33]

Communication

Protoss can communicate telepathically with each other. They can do so through "speaking", a method that transmits little or no emotional content.^[23]^[36] Using their nerve cords they can also communicate in a manner which enables them to sense each others' emotions, a key part of their psionic gestalt, the Khala.^[23] During the Aeon of Strife this ability had fallen into disuse, but was restored by the mystic Khas. Protoss who follow the Khala use both methods of communication.^[36] Dark Templar ritually sever their nerve cords, which prevents the emotional link.^[1]

Protoss can create a special kind of mind-meld deep within the Khala, where no one can lie. Protoss performing this kind of mind-meld hold up their hands and face their palms to each other; both palms softly glow. This kind of communication was also possibly held between Executor Adun and Raszagal, the latter not following the Khala.

Protoss "speak" a language called Khalani,^[36] communicating through telepathic bursts. The privacy of the conversation is up to those involved on it. Even through communication, pain can be caused via this telepathy via mental spikes.^[39] Terrans exposed to protoss communication often hear nearly meaningless sounds. However, at least some protoss have the ability to "translate" the thoughts into a form which a terran can understand.^[40]

The protoss of the Aeon of Strife did not understand the concept of non-psionic communication. Khas effectively (re-)created the concept of reading and writing, a necessity for translating some xel'naga relics.^[36]

In addition to telepathy, protoss possess a degree of body language used in conveying feelings, intent, etc. For instance, a bob of the head and movement of a protoss' nerve chords is a sign of contempt. Bowing of the head, shaking and/or mottling of the skin is a sign of emotional distress.^[23]

Culture

"If society is defined by how well its members comprehend one another's interests and culture, the protoss manage to eclipse us merely by existing. You call them detached? They connect with each other's emotions instinctively. They share dimensions of understanding as easily as we breathe. We remain so very, very alone. Our relationships are childish by comparison."

- Jake Ramsey^(src)

Zealot SC1 Art1 — A zealot of the Khalai

Protoss culture is built around core philosophies that have been rigidly adhered to for over a millennium. As such, it is difficult for their society to adapt to changing circumstances.^[41] The integration of Khalai and Nerazim is a case in point in different cultural values.^[36]^[27]

Khalai culture has its roots in the Aeon of Strife, the period of chaos following the retreat of the xel'naga. At the end of the Strife, the protoss were reunited under the precepts of the Khala ("Path to Ascension") as promoted by the mystic Khas. The Khala took advantage of the natural psionic communal link and established a caste system.^[1] Protoss can be fanatical when it comes to their religious beliefs.^[41]

Not all protoss embraced the Khala. Many outcasts, eventually known as the Nerazim, were later banished from Aiur.^[1] Yet other outcasts, the Tal'darim, use drugs to cut themselves off from the Khala.^[4]

Female protoss rarely attain positions of power, except among the Nerazim. They are rare among the Templar Caste and were never part of the Conclave. Many protoss have a prejudice against female terrans, as the only one they've had much contact with was Kerrigan (contrasted to Jim Raynor).^[42]

The protoss are considered a "warrior race", although they were not constantly at war. They trained incessantly for combat, however, and prior to the Great War warred with the kalathi and "other types" of protoss.^[43] Protoss have a strict code of justice and honor, and strongly believe in their responsibility to enforce it. They strive for glory in battle.^[8]

Language

Protoss have a mental language, Khalani,^[36] and a written language, which the Nerazim maintained.^[42] Khalai can communicate wordlessly due to the properties of the Khala, while Nerazim must voice their words vocally.^[44]

Religion

"Faith before fear."

- Hierarch Artanis^(src)

OverReverent SC1 Cncpt1 — Protoss reverence

The protoss one worshiped the xel'naga as gods.^[1] In the present day, various protoss have also referred to the xel'naga as gods,^[45]^[46] and the Tal'darim have taken a hardline approach to worship of the xel'naga as deities.^[47]^[48] The Skygeirr Tal'darim branch worshiped Amon as a singular deity.^[49]^[50]

Protoss Idols

A number of protoss are highly regarded by both Khalai and Nerazim, and have become associated with honorifics (e.g. "en taro"—"in honor of"):

Khas – A prominent figure in protoss society, he was the charismatic and spiritual leader who brought an end to the Aeon of Strife by using ancient xel'naga artifacts, the khaydarin crystals, to unite the warring tribes by calling them into a communal telepathic matrix. The belief that this was necessary for the protoss to survive became known as the Khala, and is followed by almost all protoss factions. The Path of Khala is the sole and dominant religion in the society of the protoss of Aiur, and societal rank (for example, Templar, Judicator) and honor are linked with Khala.^[1]

Adun – Another well known figure in protoss culture, he is honored by Khalai and Dark Templar alike. A powerful warrior in his time, he was charged with the extermination of the rogue tribes by the Conclave. Unable to bring themselves to slaughter their kin, Adun and his troops attempted to hide the heretics. Though he failed, he would be known as a savior to the Dark Templar,^[1] and would gain similar status on Aiur after the myth of the heretics spread, revealing that he "saved" Aiur from the heretics and their "anarchist" ways.^[36] The phrase "En Taro Adun" is used by the protoss as a formal greeting or farewell, and also serves as a battlecry, while the Dark Templar use "Adun Toridas" in a similar fashion.

Tassadar – He led the Koprulu Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The subsequent reunification of the Khalani with the Dark Templar began with his befriending of Zeratul. This alliance allowed the protoss to slay cerebrates and the first Overmind. Tassadar sacrificed himself to kill the Overmind. For his heroic example, he serves as a contemporary example of protoss virtues. Some Templar, notably Artanis, Selendis and Zeratul have taken to saying "En Taro Tassadar".

Factions

DarkTemplarCivilWar SC2 Art1 — Protoss conflict

The extent to which the protoss have been a unified people has waxed and waned over time. Originally tribal based, the protoss settled under centralized rule with the coming of the xel'naga, only to revert back to tribalism in the Aeon of Strife, only to once again be unified after thousands of years. Under the Khala, the Khalai formed the caste-based Protoss Empire while those who refused to submit became the outcast Nerazim.^[1]

In the aftermath of the Brood War, both lines of protoss were united under the Protoss Protectorate/^[2]Daelaam.^[51] However, internal tension once again led to tribalism^[52] and their civilization fractured.^[53]

The Tal'darim stand apart from their fellow protoss, cutting themselves off from the Khala and using drugs such as terrazine^[4] and Sundrop,^[36] imprisoning any protoss that oppose them.^[54]

Protoss Kindreds and Tribes v • e
Judicator Ara Shelak Templar Akilae Auriga Sargas Velari Venatir Khalai Furinax Nerazim Alysaar Boros Lenassa Sari'jal Zer'atai Other Aiur Tal'darim Ihan-rii Lost Tribe Purifiers Shel'na Kryhas Tal'darim

Technology

"The protoss are so far beyond us. We must seem amoeboid to them."

- Dr. Egon Stetmann^(src)

Main articles: Protoss Technology Listing

Dragoon SC1 Art2 — A dragoon—an example of protoss cybernetic technology

Protoss technology is a blend of psionics and mundane technology^[35] and has shown itself to be far more advanced than many other species of the galaxy, including humanity.^[1] They have been referred to as "the most technologically advanced race in the universe."^[8]

Some protoss technology requires vespene gas as a catalyst.^[1] Protoss utilize cybernetic technology to save lives, and bolster their warriors' prowess.^[30] Battlefield communications between protoss are efficient.^[44] The use of energy for defensive purposes is a standard protoss practice.^[55]

Protoss armor contains teleportation technology which whisks the warrior away to safety when they are injured to the point of death.^[35] Injured and crippled protoss can be transformed into cybernetic warriors.

Due to their low population, the protoss frequently use robots in their military.^[1] Due to their diminished population, the protoss are in a position of not being able to waste resources.^[31]

Protoss pilots are an integral part of their ship, and using it drains their energies.^[42]

Colossus SC2 Cncpt1 — The colossus—an automated protoss war construct

The protoss developed powerful crystal technology and incredibly powerful weapons of war, such as the colossus and the mothership, and could develop more powerful technology if they wished.^[38] The protoss limit their use of technology, as they are frightened of what they could do with it^[56] and feel they have perfected a slow but steady and methodical system of technological development.^[57] The longevity of protoss history has allowed them to develop incredible weapons of war over the course of it.^[8]

Despite the Fall of Aiur, the protoss can still produce starships on other planets, and they have also inventories of them in many places.^[56]

The following section contains information from StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty that is ambiguously canonical.

Protoss excel in energy manipulation. Arcthium gems are key to their technology.^[45]

Gameplay

StarCraft

StarCraft: Ghost

Units

StarCraft II

Notes

Zealot SC1 Cncpt1 — Early protoss concept art

"Protos" in Greek means "first". This name is supposedly given because the protoss were the first semi-successful xel'naga creation. The protoss were later deemed a failure by the greater species, leading to the engineering of the zerg.^[1]

In StarCraft online culture, the protoss are often referred to simply as Toss (or P or Pro or PTo by some Korean players); amongst more experienced players, it's usually abbreviated to simply P.

The protoss bear similarities in their "look and feel" with the draenei of Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft universe.

All protoss names undergo careful consideration, as Blizzard has very strict guidelines as to how a protoss name should and should not look like. This is linked to a real-world dictionary of Khalani being maintained.^[58]

Development

While the terrans and zerg had different backstories in the first pitch for StarCraft, the protoss appear to be much like their counterparts from the end-game.^[59] In this version they were more willing to take direct action against terrans however, as demonstrated by the original Tau Ceti backstory.^[60]

For StarCraft II, the protoss underwent an asthetics redesign, with more flowing shapes, less geometric angles and a more organic feel.^[61] This was part of an unofficial retcon on Blizzard's part, an idea that protoss structures in StarCraft II had always looked the way they appeared in the game.^[62] Early styles bore resemblance to that of the blood elves of Warcraft due to their flashy engravings, but this art style was abandoned.^[63]

Blizzard refers to the protoss as their "space samurai," or "space paladins." In Blizzard's mind, the protoss are defined by the following traits:
- Ancient, noble race.
- The Khala.
- High tech.
- Small numbers.^[8]

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Sarah Kerrigan: "Actually, Zeratul, she's not the one I'm truly interested in. I stole her to get to you. You see, I need you and your brethren to kill the Overmind for me. The only way I had of assuring your cooperation was to take away that which you value most. However, I give you my word that once you've killed the Overmind, I'll allow her to return to you."
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Raszagal: "I do not ask this for myself. Nor do I ask it on Kerrigan's behalf. I ask you to do this for our people, Zeratul. Obey me as you always have... Trust in my judgement."
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 [[File:Protoss BlizzCon2013 Art1.jpg|thumb|A protoss]]
-The '''protoss''', a.k.a. the '''Firstborn''', are a sapient humanoid race native to [[Aiur]]. Their advanced technology complements and enhances their psionic mastery.<ref name="Manual">Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
+The '''protoss''', a.k.a. the '''Firstborn''', are a sapient humanoid race native to [[Aiur]]. Their advanced technology complements and enhances their psionic mastery.<ref name="SC1Man">Underwood, Peter, [[Bill Roper]], [[Chris Metzen]] and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: [[Blizzard Entertainment]], 1998.</ref>
-The main protoss cultural groups are the [[Khalai]], who adhere to the communal [[Khala]],<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V1_WWF">Elder, Josh and Ramanda Kamarga. "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Why We Fight|Why We Fight]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 1]],'' pp. 6–47. Tokyopop, August 1, 2008. ISBN 1427-80721-3.</ref> and the [[Nerazim]], who reject the Khala.<ref name = "Nerazim">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2009-01-08. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/protoss/darktemplar-vote.xml Dark Templar Vote: Decide Which Clan Joins the Battle]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2009-01-08.</ref><ref name = "Manual">Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref> In addition, another branch of the protoss separate from the Khala called the [[Tal'darim]] lives in various places in the galaxy.<ref name="SC:G:Spectres">Kenyon, Nate. (September 27, 2011). ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.</ref>
+The main protoss cultural groups are the [[Khalai]], who adhere to the communal [[Khala]],<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V1_WWF">Elder, Josh and Ramanda Kamarga. "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Why We Fight|Why We Fight]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 1]],'' pp. 6–47. [[Tokyopop]], August 1, 2008. ISBN 1427-80721-3.</ref> and the [[Nerazim]], who reject the Khala.<ref name="SC1Man" /><ref name="Nerazim">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2009-01-08. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/protoss/darktemplar-vote.xml Dark Templar Vote: Decide Which Clan Joins the Battle]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2009-01-08.</ref> In addition, another branch of the protoss separate from the Khala called the [[Tal'darim]] lives in various places in the galaxy.<ref name="SC:G:Spectres">Kenyon, Nate. (September 27, 2011). ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres]]''. [[Simon & Schuster]] (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.</ref>
-Protoss civilization was reunified when the Khalai and Nerazim, sundered since the [[Discord]], were reunited<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Legacy of the Xel'Naga]] (in English). 1998.</ref> after the devastation of [[Aiur]] by the [[zerg]] during the [[Great War]].<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Escape from Aiur]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
+Protoss civilization was reunified when the Khalai and Nerazim, sundered since the [[Discord]], were reunited<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Legacy of the Xel'Naga]] (in [[English]]). 1998.</ref> after the devastation of [[Aiur]] by the [[zerg]] during the [[Great War]].<ref name="SC:BW_E4_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Escape from Aiur]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
-Alongside the zerg and [[terran]]s, the protoss stand as one of the three dominant species of the [[Milky Way]].<ref name = "SC:BG_Man">(2007). ''StarCraft: The Board Game (manual)''. Fantasy Flight Games.</ref>
+Alongside the zerg and [[terran]]s, the protoss stand as one of the three dominant species of the [[Milky Way]].<ref name="SC:BG_Man">(2007). ''StarCraft: The Board Game (manual)''. Fantasy Flight Games.</ref>
 ==History==
 {{Main|Protoss history}}
 [[File:Zealot SC1 Art4.jpg|thumb|A [[zealot]]]]
-The protoss are an ancient race, and they consider themselves to be the "firstborn" race of the universe.<ref name = "CampaignOverview"/>
+The protoss are an ancient race, and they consider themselves to be the "firstborn" race of the universe.<ref name="CampaignOverview">2014-11-07, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsvHY7YaxUg StarCraft II Legacy of the Void Campaign Overview]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2014-11-13</ref>
-The protoss were discovered by the [[xel'naga]] on [[Aiur]], a world the xel'naga had previously engineered. The xel'naga, who were nearing the end of their life cycle, were in need of a race to achieve ''purity of form'' and intrigued by their mental connection, chose to use the protoss. Pushing the evolution of the protoss, the purity of form was achieved and the xel'naga eventually descended to Aiur. The protoss, who revered the xel'naga as gods, learned much from them. However, these discoveries divided the protoss, causing their psychic links to disappear and wars to break out amongst them. The xel'naga left the planet as the protoss fell into the [[Aeon of Strife]].<ref name = "Manual"/>
+The protoss were discovered by the [[xel'naga]] on [[Aiur]], a world the xel'naga had previously engineered. The xel'naga, who were nearing the end of their life cycle, were in need of a race to achieve ''purity of form'' and intrigued by their mental connection, chose to use the protoss. Pushing the evolution of the protoss, the purity of form was achieved and the xel'naga eventually descended to Aiur. The protoss, who revered the xel'naga as gods, learned much from them. However, these discoveries divided the protoss, causing their psychic links to disappear and wars to break out amongst them. The xel'naga left the planet as the protoss fell into the [[Aeon of Strife]].
 The destructive civil war ended when [[Khas]], using xel'naga-derived artifacts called [[khaydarin crystal]]s, re-created the psionic link. It became the basis of a new philosophy called the [[Khala]].
-Approximately [[1500]] by [[terran]] reckoning, the [[Conclave]] attempted to exterminate rogue heretics who had deliberately cut themselves off from the Khala and would later become known as the [[Dark Templar]]. They ordered [[Executor]] [[Adun]] to execute them, but Adun refused, instead teaching the rogues to [[cloaking|hide]] from the Conclave. Eventually the rogues lost control of their powers, alerting the Conclave. They were secretly banished on a [[Dark Templar exile ship|xel'naga ship]].<ref name = "Manual"/>
+Approximately [[1500]] by [[terran]] reckoning, the [[Conclave]] attempted to exterminate rogue heretics who had deliberately cut themselves off from the Khala and would later become known as the [[Dark Templar]]. They ordered [[Executor]] [[Adun]] to execute them, but Adun refused, instead teaching the rogues to [[cloaking|hide]] from the Conclave. Eventually the rogues lost control of their powers, alerting the Conclave. They were secretly banished on a [[Dark Templar exile ship|xel'naga ship]].
-By [[2499]] the protoss became aware of a xenomorphic threat, the [[zerg]], another alien species also created by the [[xel'naga]]. The zerg were attacking the [[terran]]s, a species which had traveled to the [[Koprulu Sector]] two hundred years previously. The Conclave dispatched [[Tassadar]] and a force of protoss to destroy the infestation by [[purification|purifying]] the infested worlds.<ref name = "Manual"/>
+By [[2499]] the protoss became aware of a xenomorphic threat, the [[zerg]], another alien species also created by the [[xel'naga]]. The zerg were attacking the [[terran]]s, a species which had traveled to the [[Koprulu Sector]] two hundred years previously. The Conclave dispatched [[Tassadar]] and a force of protoss to destroy the infestation by [[purification|purifying]] the infested worlds.<ref name="SC1Man" />
 {{Main|Fall of Aiur}}
-Tassadar's force failed in its mission, and the remnants traveled to the new zerg homeworld, [[Char]]. There, Tassadar struck an alliance with the [[Dark Templar]] prelate, [[Zeratul]]. They discovered a weakness in the zerg command structure which could be exploited only by the Dark Templar, and clashed with their new leader, [[Infested Kerrigan]]. Meanwhile, the majority of the zerg force traveled to Aiur.<ref name="SC:QnBlades">Rosenberg, Aaron (June 1, 2006). ''[[StarCraft: Queen of Blades]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-7434-7133-4.</ref> The protoss were losing the battle, but when Tassadar brought Zeratul to Aiur, a [[Protoss Civil War (Episode III)|protoss civil war]] broke out between Tassadar's followers and the followers of the [[Conclave]]. Eventually Tassadar's faction won. Unimpeded by the Conclave, Tassadar's followers attacked the [[Overmind]] itself. Tassadar died during the battle.<ref name = "SSF1">Blizzard Entertainment Staff. 2007-11-21. [http://www.starcraft2.com/features/storysofar.xml The Story so Far... Part 1: StarCraft]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2007-11-21.</ref> The majority of protoss on Aiur were killed.<ref name = "BWManual">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
+Tassadar's force failed in its mission, and the remnants traveled to the new zerg homeworld, [[Char]]. There, Tassadar struck an alliance with the [[Dark Templar]] prelate, [[Zeratul]]. They discovered a weakness in the zerg command structure which could be exploited only by the Dark Templar, and clashed with their new leader, [[Infested Kerrigan]]. Meanwhile, the majority of the zerg force traveled to Aiur.<ref name="SC:QnBlades">Rosenberg, Aaron (June 1, 2006). ''[[StarCraft: Queen of Blades]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-7434-7133-4.</ref> The protoss were losing the battle, but when Tassadar brought Zeratul to Aiur, a [[Protoss Civil War (Episode III)|protoss civil war]] broke out between [[Tassadar's Followers|Tassadar's followers]] and the followers of the [[Conclave]].<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Homeland]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Eventually Tassadar's faction won.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Trial of Tassadar]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Unimpeded by the Conclave, Tassadar's followers attacked the [[Overmind]] itself.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Eye of the Storm]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Tassadar died during the battle.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft]]''. Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode III#The Death of the Overmind|The Death of the Overmind]]. (in English). 1998.</ref> Seventy percent of protoss on Aiur were killed.<ref name="SC:BW_Man">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
-The protoss fled to [[Shakuras]], followed by a zerg faction. The protoss destroyed the renegade zerg, saving themselves but advancing [[Infested Kerrigan]]'s aims. With the assistance of her enigmatic minion [[Samir Duran]], she would later force the protoss into destroying the [[second Overmind]] for her, making her the sole leader of the [[Zerg Swarm]]. As the protoss attempted a revenge strike on Kerrigan, Duran abandoned her to conduct protoss/zerg [[hybrid]]ization experiments, which were discovered by [[Zeratul]]. The latter exiled himself for several years following the discovery.<ref name = "SSF2">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2008-04-16. [http://starcraft2.com/features/storysofar2.xml The Story so Far... Part 2: The Brood War]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2008-04-16.</ref>
+The protoss fled to [[Shakuras]], followed by a zerg faction.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dunes of Shakuras]] (in English). 1998.</ref>  The protoss destroyed the renegade zerg, saving themselves but advancing [[Sarah Kerrigan]]'s aims.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode IV#Fury of the Xel'Naga|Fury of the Xel'Naga]] (in English). 1998.</ref> With the assistance of her enigmatic minion [[Samir Duran]],<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Drawing of the Web]] (in English). 1998.</ref> she would later force the protoss into destroying the [[second Overmind]] for her, making her the sole leader of the [[Zerg Swarm]].<ref>'''[[Zeratul]]:''' "Kerrigan, this is Zeratul. I demand to know why you've taken our [[Matriarch]]."<br>'''[[Sarah Kerrigan]]:''' "Actually, Zeratul, she's not the one I'm truly interested in. I stole her to get to you. You see, I need you and your brethren to kill the [[second Overmind|Overmind]] for me. The only way I had of assuring your cooperation was to take away that which you value most. However, I give you my word that once you've killed the Overmind, I'll allow her to return to you."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "As if your word held any value..."<br>'''[[Raszagal]]:''' "Zeratul, my faithful servant. You must aid Kerrigan in this endeavor. The Overmind is our common enemy. It must be destroyed to insure that our people will survive!"<br>'''Zeratul:''' "You ask me to aid this vile creature?"<br>'''Raszagal:''' "I do not ask this for myself. Nor do I ask it on Kerrigan's behalf. I ask you to do this for our people, Zeratul. Obey me as you always have... Trust in my judgement."<br>'''Zeratul:''' "Very well, Matriarch. The Overmind will die this day." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> As the protoss attempted a revenge strike on Kerrigan,<ref>'''[[Artanis]]:''' "Kerrigan, this is Artanis. My brethren and I have come to avenge the deaths of [[Fenix]], the Matriarch, and all of the other Protoss who fell before the Swarm! It is long past time you paid for your crimes against our people." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Duran abandoned her to conduct protoss/zerg [[hybrid]]ization experiments, which were discovered by Zeratul.<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dark Origin]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The latter exiled himself for several years following the discovery.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. 2010-7-27. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/hero/zeratul Cast of Characters: Zeratul]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2010-7-27.</ref>
 ==Physiology==
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 [[File:Protoss SC2 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|Male protoss anatomy]]
 [[Image:Selendis SC2 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|[[Selendis]], a female protoss]]
-Protoss are about two meters (seven feet)<ref name="SC:QnBlades"/> to three meters tall<ref>Back of the original ''StarCraft'' box, 1998.</ref> and have two glowing eyes<ref name="Manual"/> that blink normally,<ref name = "CampaignOverview"/> digitigrade legs, semi-permeable skin covered in scales, four digits on their hands (of which two are thumbs) and toes, broad chests and shoulders, and narrow waists with slim midsections. Extending back from the crown of the head, protoss have a bony crest. Beneath it, emerging from the back of the head, are the nerve cords, allowing them to access their racial psionic gestalt. This gestalt is the basis of the [[Khala]].<ref name="Manual"/>
+Protoss are about two meters (seven feet)<ref name="SC:QnBlades" /> to three meters tall<ref>Back of the original ''StarCraft'' box, 1998.</ref> and have two glowing eyes<ref name="SC1Man" /> that blink normally,<ref name="CampaignOverview" /> digitigrade legs, semi-permeable skin covered in scales, four digits on their hands (of which two are thumbs) and toes, broad chests and shoulders, and narrow waists with slim midsections. Extending back from the crown of the head, protoss have a bony crest. Beneath it, emerging from the back of the head, are the nerve cords, allowing them to access their racial psionic gestalt. This gestalt is the basis of the [[Khala]].
-The [[xel'naga]] considered these beings to have ''purity of form'' as the protoss are incredibly adaptable to harsh natural conditions and climates, and their strength and speed were unparalleled amongst the other races known to the xel’naga.<ref name="Manual"/> Protoss even have sharp claws, which can be deadly weapons if a protoss is caught unarmed.<ref name="Firstborn">Golden, Christie. ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Firstborn|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #1: Firstborn]].'' Pocket Star Books, May 2007. ISBN 0-7434-7125-3.</ref>
+The [[xel'naga]] considered these beings to have ''[[purity of form]]'' as the protoss are incredibly adaptable to harsh natural conditions and climates, and their strength and speed were unparalleled amongst the other races known to the xel’naga.<ref name="SC1Man" /> Protoss even have sharp claws, which can be deadly weapons if a protoss is caught unarmed.
-Protoss derive sustenance from light,<ref name="Firstborn"/> capable of living off moonlight (reflected sunlight),<ref name="Firstborn"/><ref name="QA19">[[Karune]]. 2007-10-29. [[StarCraft_II_Q%26A_batches#Batch_19|StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 19]]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum.'' Accessed 2007-10-30.</ref> and can go without light for extended periods of time. What little water they need is absorbed through the skin.<ref name="QA19">[[Karune]]. 2007-10-29. [[StarCraft_II_Q%26A_batches#Batch_19|StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 19]]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum.'' Accessed 2007-10-30.</ref> The [[Dark Templar]] modified themselves biologically and used other techniques to survive on the formerly lightless world of [[Shakuras]].<ref name="Exile">[http://classic.battle.net/scc/protoss/units/darkarchon.shtml Dark Archon.] ''StarCraft Compendium Protoss units.''</ref>
+Protoss derive sustenance from light,<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1">Golden, Christie (May 22, 2007). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Firstborn|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #1: Firstborn]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7125-1.</ref> capable of living off moonlight (reflected sunlight),<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" /><ref name="QA19">[[Karune]]. 2007-10-29. [[StarCraft_II_Q%26A_batches#Batch_19|StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 19]]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum''. Accessed 2007-10-30.</ref> and can go without light for extended periods of time. What little water they need is absorbed through the skin.<ref name="QA19" /> The [[Dark Templar]] modified themselves biologically and used other techniques to survive on the formerly lightless world of [[Shakuras]].<ref name="Exile">[http://classic.battle.net/scc/protoss/units/darkarchon.shtml Dark Archon.] ''StarCraft Compendium Protoss units''.</ref>
-The protoss used to hunt, but they did so to collect the blood and hides of animals for various purposes, not for sustenance.<ref name="Firstborn"/>
+The protoss used to hunt, but they did so to collect the blood and hides of animals for various purposes, not for sustenance.
-Protoss hear and smell through their skin, and it is believed that their primary sense is sight. Protoss have a sense of smell sharp enough to identify other protoss and see very well at night. A protoss' skin color may change in response to changes in its emotions. They are bereft of mouths, noses, or visible ears and are without a sense of taste.<ref name="Firstborn"/> They possess three hearts.<ref name="SC:QnBlades"/>
+Protoss hear and smell through their skin, and it is believed that their primary sense is sight. Protoss have a sense of smell sharp enough to identify other protoss and see very well at night. A protoss' skin color may change in response to changes in its emotions. They are bereft of mouths, noses, or visible ears and are without a sense of taste.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" /> They possess three hearts.<ref name="SC:QnBlades" />
-Protoss sleep and dream in a manner similar to humans.<ref name="Firstborn"/>
+Protoss sleep and dream in a manner similar to humans.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" />
-A protoss' average life expectancy is lengthy; [[Raszagal]], aged 1045, was considered old. Protoss under 300 years rarely have any significant political positions. [[Artanis]], who was 262 years old during the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}, is considered young, despite his powerful military position.<ref name="BWManual">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
+A protoss' average life expectancy is lengthy; [[Raszagal]], aged 1045, was considered old. Protoss under 300 years rarely have any significant political positions. [[Artanis]], who was 262 years old during the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}, is considered young, despite his powerful military position.<ref name="SC:BW_Man" />
-Protoss are not a prolific people<ref>[http://battle.net/scc/protoss/ Overview]. ''Battle.net StarCraft Compendium.'' Accessed 2007-11-07.</ref> and the [[xel'naga]] even developed an artifact, the [[Kassia crystal]], to counteract this.<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V3_TA">Zapotek, Ren (w), Noel Rodriguez (p, i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Twilight Archon|Twilight Archon]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 3]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 132-177. Tokyopop, July 14, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-80832-5.</ref> The population of Aiur, however, had reached billions.<ref name = "SC:Moth">Kindregan, Brian T. "[[Mothership (short story)|Mothership]]." (January 15, 2010). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://starcraft2.com/features/story/mothership.xml#top Mothership] Accessed 2010-01-15.</ref> Before the [[Fall of Aiur]], the protoss population was in decline due to systematic extermination; the protoss were passing away from sheer age.<ref name = "ExtinctInterview">"The Protoss are sort of a troubled species. They're being systematically exterminated, and were being exterminated long before the Zerg arrived. They were starting to die out from their sheer age, but now that the Zerg came and their home world is gone, these guys are really having a lot of trouble." Dustin Browder, Jonathan Ross. 2009-06-29. [http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-interview-starcraft-ii-s-dustin-browder-137841.phtml Destructoid interview: StarCraft II's Dustin Browder]. ''Destructoid''. Accessed on 2009-07-23</ref> Their numbers have been further reduced through conflict,<ref name = "ZealotScience"/> and their population continues to decline.<ref name = "VoidScience"/>
+Protoss are not a prolific people<ref>[http://battle.net/scc/protoss/ Overview]. ''Battle.net StarCraft Compendium.'' Accessed 2007-11-07.</ref> and the [[xel'naga]] even developed an artifact, the [[Kassia crystal]], to counteract this.<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V3_TA">Zapotek, Ren (w), Noel Rodriguez (p, i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Twilight Archon|Twilight Archon]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 3]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 132-177. [[Tokyopop]], July 14, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-80832-5.</ref> The population of Aiur, however, had reached billions.<ref name="SC:Moth">Kindregan, Brian T. "[[Mothership (short story)|Mothership]]." (January 15, 2010). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/lore/short-stories/mothership/1 Mothership] Accessed 2010-01-15.</ref> Before the [[Fall of Aiur]], the protoss population was in decline due to systematic extermination; the protoss were passing away from sheer age.<ref name="ExtinctInterview">"The Protoss are sort of a troubled species. They're being systematically exterminated, and were being exterminated long before the Zerg arrived. They were starting to die out from their sheer age, but now that the Zerg came and their home world is gone, these guys are really having a lot of trouble." [[Dustin Browder]], Jonathan Ross. 2009-06-29. [http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-interview-starcraft-ii-s-dustin-browder-137841.phtml Destructoid interview: StarCraft II's Dustin Browder]. ''Destructoid''. Accessed on 2009-07-23</ref> Their numbers have been further reduced through conflict,<ref name="ZealotScience">2014-10-30, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/zealot#science Zealot Science]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-11-01</ref> and their population continues to decline.<ref name="VoidScience">2015-02-05, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/void-ray#science Void Ray Science]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2015-02-08</ref>
-Protoss blood is blue or purple.<ref name="Firstborn"/> As in humans, coloration is considered a sign of ethnicity, with each protoss tribe having a specific subtly differing hue or typical pattern of markings associated with it.<ref name="Manual"/>
+Protoss blood is blue or purple.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" /> As in humans, coloration is considered a sign of ethnicity, with each protoss tribe having a specific subtly differing hue or typical pattern of markings associated with it.<ref name="SC1Man" />
-As with [[terran]]s and [[zerg]], protoss genetic material consists of DNA<ref name="DO">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dark Origin]] (in English). 1998.</ref> with helix strands. There is evidence that the protoss have yet to unlock their full genetic potential, but this theory died along with the [[Protoss Advance/Experimental Facility]].<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V2_Creep">Furman, Simon (w), Tomás Aira (p, i), German Erramouspe (i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Creep|Creep]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 2]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 26-67. Tokyopop, January 1, 2009. ISBN 1427-80831-7.</ref>
+As with [[terran]]s and [[zerg]], protoss genetic material consists of DNA<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus" /> with helix strands. There is evidence that the protoss have yet to unlock their full genetic potential, but this theory died along with the [[Protoss Advance/Experimental Facility]].<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V2_Creep">Furman, Simon (w), Tomás Aira (p, i), German Erramouspe (i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Creep|Creep]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 2]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 26-67. Tokyopop, January 1, 2009. ISBN 1427-80831-7.</ref>
-Protoss DNA is "antithetical" to zerg DNA and cannot be combined through infestation under normal circumstances. Artificial methods can be used to generate [[hybrid]]s however.<ref name = "KindreganQA12">Blizzard Entertainment. 2013-01-15. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8441646 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 12]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2013-01-15.</ref>
+Protoss DNA is "antithetical" to zerg DNA and cannot be combined through infestation under normal circumstances. Artificial methods can be used to generate [[hybrid]]s however.<ref name="KindreganQA12">Blizzard Entertainment. 2013-01-15. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8441646 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 12]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2013-01-15.</ref>
 {{AmbigCanon|Heroes of the Storm}}
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 Protoss armor is typically equipped with a complex teleportation mechanism that can detect when its wearer is grievously injured and automatically teleports the warrior to the nearest safe haven. This of course is dependent on the mechanism being fully functional, as there is the risk of being damaged during combat.
-Those protoss who are too badly injured after the battle but still wish to continue fighting are placed within the shell of a [[dragoon]] or [[immortal]], which allows them to serve their brethren on the battlefield. The choice is left to each individual protoss; whether to continue service or join with their ancestors in the Khala.<ref name="KaruneQA26">[[Karune]]. 2007-01-22. [[StarCraft_II_Q%26A_batches#Batch_26|StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 26]]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum.'' Accessed 2008-01-22.</ref>
+Those protoss who are too badly injured after the battle but still wish to continue fighting are placed within the shell of a [[dragoon]] or [[immortal]], which allows them to serve their brethren on the battlefield. The choice is left to each individual protoss; whether to continue service or join with their ancestors in the Khala.<ref name="KaruneQA26">[[Karune]]. 2007-01-22. [[StarCraft_II_Q%26A_batches#Batch_26|StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 26]]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum''. Accessed 2008-01-22.</ref>
-Protoss that suffer injuries to their psionic appendages (such as the [[Nerazim]]) attach clamps to the remnants in order to prevent energy bleed.<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V3_TA">Zapotek, Ren (w), Noel Rodriguez (p, i), Mel Joy San Juan (i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Twilight Archon|Twilight Archon]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 3]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 132-177. Tokyopop, July 14, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-80832-5.</ref>
+Protoss that suffer injuries to their psionic appendages (such as the [[Nerazim]]) attach clamps to the remnants in order to prevent energy bleed.<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V3_TA" />
-Terran understanding of protoss physiology is limited.<ref name = "Firstborn"/> Their respective biologies are similar enough for substances and drugs, such as [[Sundrop]]<ref name="ShadowHunt">Golden, Christie (November 27, 2007). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Shadow Hunters|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #2: Shadow Hunters]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-7434-7126-1.</ref> and a [[medic]]'s medicine to affect both.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment staff. 1998. [http://battle.net/scc/terran/umedic.shtml Medic]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2008-11-30.</ref>
+Terran understanding of protoss physiology is limited.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" /> Their respective biologies are similar enough for substances and drugs, such as [[Sundrop]]<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2">Golden, Christie (November 27, 2007). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Shadow Hunters|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #2: Shadow Hunters]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7126-8.</ref> and a [[medic]]'s medicine to affect both.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment staff. 1998. [http://battle.net/scc/terran/umedic.shtml Medic]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2008-11-30.</ref>
 ===Mental Abilities===
 [[File:HighTemplar SC-FL3 Art1.jpg|thumb|Protoss psionics]]
-Protoss are extraordinarily focused, to a degree unmatched by humans. Their powerful psionic abilities extend further than that of human [[ghost]]s.<ref name="ShadowHunt"/>
+Protoss are extraordinarily focused, to a degree unmatched by humans. Their powerful psionic abilities extend further than that of human [[ghost]]s.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" />
-Protoss have been described as "devastatingly intelligent", but their thought processes work very differently than those of terrans.<ref name = "KindraganQA7">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-12-03. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/7994699 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 7]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2012-12-03.</ref>
+Protoss have been described as "devastatingly intelligent", but their thought processes work very differently than those of terrans.<ref name="KindraganQA7">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-12-03. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/7994699 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 7]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2012-12-03.</ref>
-Protoss are natural mind-readers. Protoss must learn to filter the thoughts they read and filter (or block) the thoughts that they release (which would prevent other protoss from reading their minds).<ref name="Firstborn"/> The ability to block thoughts is compromised by the [[Khala]], which prevents the protoss which follow that philosophy from hiding from each other.<ref name="ShadowHunt"/> During the [[Aeon of Strife]], Protoss regularly used their mind-screening abilities to ambush each other.<ref name="Firstborn"/>
+Protoss are natural mind-readers. Protoss must learn to filter the thoughts they read and filter (or block) the thoughts that they release (which would prevent other protoss from reading their minds).<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" /> The ability to block thoughts is compromised by the [[Khala]], which prevents the protoss which follow that philosophy from hiding from each other.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /> During the [[Aeon of Strife]], Protoss regularly used their mind-screening abilities to ambush each other.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" />
-Protoss can use their psionic abilities to shield themselves, charge their tools and weapons, and to make, manipulate or meld matter.<ref name="KaruneQA26"/> At least some of these abilities can only be used by a small minority of protoss without technological assistance (such as the creation of [[shields]]).<ref name="Manual"/>
+Protoss can use their psionic abilities to shield themselves, charge their tools and weapons, and to make, manipulate or meld matter.<ref name="KaruneQA26" /> At least some of these abilities can only be used by a small minority of protoss without technological assistance (such as the creation of [[shields]]).<ref name="SC1Man" />
 [[File:Blink SC2 CineProphecy1.jpg|thumb|A protoss using the powers of the [[Void]]]]
-Protoss can sometimes access memories and strands of experience from protoss who have died and entered the [[Khala]], but only [[preserver]]s have full access to this knowledge.<ref name="KaruneQA26"/> Protoss warriors can learn from the spirits of fallen warriors at the [[Templar Archives]].<ref name="Manual"/>
+Protoss can sometimes access memories and strands of experience from protoss who have died and entered the [[Khala]], but only [[preserver]]s have full access to this knowledge.<ref name="KaruneQA26" /> Protoss warriors can learn from the spirits of fallen warriors at the [[Templar Archives]].<ref name="SC1Man" />
-The powers of the [[Khala]] and the [[Void]] protect protoss from [[zerg]] infestation.<ref name = "KindreganQA12">Blizzard Entertainment. 2013-01-15. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8441646 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 12]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2013-01-15.</ref>
+The powers of the [[Khala]] and the [[Void]] protect protoss from [[zerg]] infestation.<ref name="KindreganQA12">Blizzard Entertainment. 2013-01-15. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8441646 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 12]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2013-01-15.</ref>
 ====Communication====
-Protoss can communicate [[telepath]]ically with each other. They can do so through "speaking", a method that transmits little or no emotional content.<ref name="Firstborn"/><ref name="ShadowHunt"/> Using their nerve cords they can also communicate in a manner which enables them to sense each others' emotions, a key part of their psionic gestalt, the [[Khala]].<ref name="Firstborn"/> During the [[Aeon of Strife]] this ability had fallen into disuse, but was restored by the mystic [[Khas]]. Protoss who follow the Khala use both methods of communication.<ref name="ShadowHunt"/> [[Dark Templar]] ritually sever their nerve cords, which prevents the emotional link.<ref name="Manual"/>
+Protoss can communicate [[telepath]]ically with each other. They can do so through "speaking", a method that transmits little or no emotional content.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" /><ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /> Using their nerve cords they can also communicate in a manner which enables them to sense each others' emotions, a key part of their psionic gestalt, the [[Khala]].<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" /> During the [[Aeon of Strife]] this ability had fallen into disuse, but was restored by the mystic [[Khas]]. Protoss who follow the Khala use both methods of communication.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /> [[Dark Templar]] ritually sever their nerve cords, which prevents the emotional link.<ref name="SC1Man" />
-Protoss can create a special kind of mind-meld deep within the Khala, where no one can lie. Protoss performing this kind of mind-meld hold up their hands and face their palms to each other; both palms softly glow. This kind of communication was also possibly held between Executor [[Adun]] and [[Raszagal]], the latter not following the Khala.<ref name="ShadowHunt"/>
+Protoss can create a special kind of mind-meld deep within the Khala, where no one can lie. Protoss performing this kind of mind-meld hold up their hands and face their palms to each other; both palms softly glow. This kind of communication was also possibly held between Executor [[Adun]] and [[Raszagal]], the latter not following the Khala.
-Protoss "speak" a language called [[Khalani]],<ref name="ShadowHunt"/> communicating through telepathic bursts. The privacy of the conversation is up to those involved on it. Even through communication, pain can be caused via this telepathy via mental spikes.<ref name="SC:ShadXel">Mesta, Gabriel (July 1, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04149-5.</ref> Terrans exposed to protoss communication often hear nearly meaningless sounds. However, at least some protoss have the ability to "translate" the thoughts into a form which a terran can understand.<ref name="Revelations">Metzen, Chris & Samuel Moore (March 29, 1999). "[[StarCraft: Revelations]]." ''Amazing Stories'' 596 (Spring): 20-27.</ref>
+Protoss "speak" a language called [[Khalani]],<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /> communicating through telepathic bursts. The privacy of the conversation is up to those involved on it. Even through communication, pain can be caused via this telepathy via mental spikes.<ref name="SC:ShadXel">Mesta, Gabriel (July 1, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04149-5.</ref> Terrans exposed to protoss communication often hear nearly meaningless sounds. However, at least some protoss have the ability to "translate" the thoughts into a form which a terran can understand.<ref name="SC:Rev">Metzen, Chris & Samuel Moore (March 29, 1999). "[[StarCraft: Revelations]]." ''Amazing Stories'' 596 (Spring): 20-27.</ref>
-The protoss of the [[Aeon of Strife]] did not understand the concept of non-psionic communication. [[Khas]] effectively (re-)created the concept of reading and writing, a necessity for translating some [[xel'naga]] relics.<ref name="ShadowHunt"/>
+The protoss of the [[Aeon of Strife]] did not understand the concept of non-psionic communication. [[Khas]] effectively (re-)created the concept of reading and writing, a necessity for translating some [[xel'naga]] relics.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" />
-In addition to telepathy, protoss possess a degree of body language used in conveying feelings, intent, etc. For instance, a bob of the head and movement of a protoss' nerve chords is a sign of contempt. Bowing of the head, shaking and/or mottling of the skin is a sign of emotional distress.<ref name = "Firstborn"/>
+In addition to telepathy, protoss possess a degree of body language used in conveying feelings, intent, etc. For instance, a bob of the head and movement of a protoss' nerve chords is a sign of contempt. Bowing of the head, shaking and/or mottling of the skin is a sign of emotional distress.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga1" />
 ==Culture==
 {{Quote|If society is defined by how well its members comprehend one another's interests and culture, the protoss manage to eclipse us merely by existing. You call them detached? They connect with each other's emotions instinctively. They share dimensions of understanding as easily as we breathe. We remain so very, very alone. Our relationships are childish by comparison.|[[Jake Ramsey]]|The Art of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm}}
 [[Image:Zealot SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|A [[zealot]] of the [[Khalai]]]]
-Protoss culture is built around core philosophies that have been rigidly adhered to for over a millennium. As such, it is difficult for their society to adapt to changing circumstances.<ref name = "SeaProtoss">[http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/game/race/protoss/ Races: Protoss]. [[Blizzard Entertainment]], accessed on 2010-08-07</ref> The integration of [[Khalai]] and [[Nerazim]] is a case in point in different cultural values.<ref name="ShadowHunt"/><ref name="SC:FrntLn_V3_TA"/>
+Protoss culture is built around core philosophies that have been rigidly adhered to for over a millennium. As such, it is difficult for their society to adapt to changing circumstances.<ref name="SeaProtoss">[http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/game/race/protoss/ Races: Protoss]. Blizzard Entertainment, accessed on 2010-08-07</ref> The integration of [[Khalai]] and [[Nerazim]] is a case in point in different cultural values.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /><ref name="SC:FrntLn_V3_TA" />
-Khalai culture has its roots in the [[Aeon of Strife]], the period of chaos following the retreat of the [[xel'naga]]. At the end of the Strife, the protoss were reunited under the precepts of the [[Khala]] ("[[Khalani|Path to Ascension]]") as promoted by the mystic [[Khas]]. The Khala took advantage of the natural psionic communal link and established a caste system.<ref name="Manual"/> Protoss can be fanatical when it comes to their religious beliefs.<ref name = "SeaProtoss"/>
+Khalai culture has its roots in the [[Aeon of Strife]], the period of chaos following the retreat of the [[xel'naga]]. At the end of the Strife, the protoss were reunited under the precepts of the [[Khala]] ("[[Khalani|Path to Ascension]]") as promoted by the mystic [[Khas]]. The Khala took advantage of the natural psionic communal link and established a caste system.<ref name="SC1Man" /> Protoss can be fanatical when it comes to their religious beliefs.<ref name="SeaProtoss" />
-Not all protoss embraced the Khala. Many outcasts, eventually known as the Nerazim, were later banished from [[Aiur]].<ref name="Manual"/> Yet other outcasts, the [[Tal'darim]], use drugs to cut themselves off from the Khala.<ref name="SC:G:Spectres"/>
+Not all protoss embraced the Khala. Many outcasts, eventually known as the Nerazim, were later banished from [[Aiur]].<ref name="SC1Man" /> Yet other outcasts, the [[Tal'darim]], use drugs to cut themselves off from the Khala.<ref name="SC:G:Spectres" />
-Female protoss rarely attain positions of power, except among the Nerazim. They are rare among the [[Templar Caste]] and were never part of the [[Conclave]]. Many protoss have a prejudice against female terrans, as the only one they've had much contact with was [[Infested Kerrigan|Kerrigan]] (contrasted to [[Jim Raynor]]).<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3">Golden, Christie (June 30, 2009). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Twilight|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #3: Twilight]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7129-9.</ref>
+Female protoss rarely attain positions of power, except among the Nerazim. They are rare among the [[Templar Caste]] and were never part of the [[Conclave]]. Many protoss have a prejudice against female terrans, as the only one they've had much contact with was [[Infested Kerrigan|Kerrigan]] (contrasted to [[Jim Raynor]]).<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3">Golden, Christie (June 30, 2009). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Twilight|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #3: Twilight]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7129-9.</ref>
-The protoss are considered a "warrior race", although they were not constantly at war. They trained incessantly for combat, however, and prior to the [[Great War]] warred with the [[kalathi]] and "other types" of protoss.<ref name = "KindreganQA8">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-12-10. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8091055 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 8]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2012-12-10.</ref> Protoss have a strict code of justice and honor, and strongly believe in their responsibility to enforce it. They strive for glory in battle.<ref name = "CampaignOverview"/>
+The protoss are considered a "warrior race", although they were not constantly at war. They trained incessantly for combat, however, and prior to the [[Great War]] warred with the [[kalathi]] and "other types" of protoss.<ref name="KindreganQA8">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-12-10. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8091055 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 8]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2012-12-10.</ref> Protoss have a strict code of justice and honor, and strongly believe in their responsibility to enforce it. They strive for glory in battle.<ref name="CampaignOverview" />
 ===Language===
-Protoss have a mental language, [[Khalani]],<ref name = "ShadowHunt"/> and a written language, which the [[Nerazim]] maintained.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3"/> Khalai can communicate wordlessly due to the properties of the Khala, while Nerazim must voice their words vocally.<ref name = "SC:LensVoid">Todd, Hugh. "“[[Lens of the Void]]”." (April 25, 2013). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/lore/short-stories/lens-of-the-void/1 StarCraft Lore: Lens of the Void] Accessed 2013-04-26.</ref>
+Protoss have a mental language, [[Khalani]],<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /> and a written language, which the [[Nerazim]] maintained.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3" /> Khalai can communicate wordlessly due to the properties of the Khala, while Nerazim must voice their words vocally.<ref name="SC:LensVoid">Todd, Hugh. "“[[Lens of the Void]]”." (April 25, 2013). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/lore/short-stories/lens-of-the-void/1 StarCraft Lore: Lens of the Void] Accessed 2013-04-26.</ref>
 ===Religion===
 {{Quote|Faith before fear.|[[Hierarch]] [[Artanis]]|StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty}}
 [[Image:OverReverent SC1 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|Protoss reverence]]
-During the Aeon of Strife, the protoss worshiped the xel'naga as gods.<ref name = "Manual"/> In the present day, various protoss have also referred to the xel'naga as gods,<ref name = "WoLCut">2014-08-30, [http://sclegacy.com/forums/showthread.php?16072-Unused-HoTS-Story-Elements&p=194947&viewfull=1#post194947 Unused HoTS Story Elements]. ''StarCraft Legacy'', accessed on 2014-08-31</ref><ref name ="SC2_CineProphecy">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Cinematic: [[The Prophecy (cinematic)|The Prophecy]]. (in English). 2010.</ref> and the [[Tal'darim]] have taken a hardline approach to worship of the xel'naga as deities.<ref name="WoL_TheDig">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[The Dig]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref><ref name="WoL_WelcomeJungle">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Welcome to the Jungle]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> The ''[[Skygeirr]]'' Tal'darim branch worshiped [[Amon]] as a singular deity.<ref name="SC2:HotS_StoryIzsha">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. [[Izsha]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref><ref name="SC2:HotS_HandDarknessDialogue">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Conversations after [[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm campaign quotations/Skygeirr Missions#Hand of Darkness|Hand of Darkness]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref>
+The protoss one worshiped the xel'naga as gods.<ref name="SC1Man" /> In the present day, various protoss have also referred to the xel'naga as gods,<ref name="WoLCut">2014-08-30, [http://sclegacy.com/forums/showthread.php?16072-Unused-HoTS-Story-Elements&p=194947&viewfull=1#post194947 Unused HoTS Story Elements]. ''StarCraft Legacy'', accessed on 2014-08-31</ref><ref name="SC2_CineProphecy">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Cinematic: [[The Prophecy (cinematic)|The Prophecy]]. (in English). 2010.</ref> and the [[Tal'darim]] have taken a hardline approach to worship of the xel'naga as deities.<ref name="WoL_TheDig">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[The Dig]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref><ref name="WoL_WelcomeJungle">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Welcome to the Jungle]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> The ''[[Skygeirr]]'' Tal'darim branch worshiped [[Amon]] as a singular deity.<ref name="SC2:HotS_StoryIzsha">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. [[Izsha]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref><ref name="SC2:HotS_HandDarknessDialogue">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Conversations after [[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm campaign quotations/Skygeirr Missions#Hand of Darkness|Hand of Darkness]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref>
 ====Protoss Idols====
 A number of protoss are highly regarded by both Khalai and Nerazim, and have become associated with honorifics (e.g. "en taro"&mdash;"in honor of"):
-* '''[[Khas]]''' &ndash; A prominent figure in protoss society, he was the charismatic and spiritual leader who brought an end to the Aeon of Strife by using ancient [[xel'naga]] artifacts, the [[khaydarin crystal]]s, to unite the warring tribes by calling them into a communal telepathic matrix. The belief that this was necessary for the protoss to survive became known as the [[Khala]], and is followed by almost all protoss factions. The Path of Khala is the sole and dominant religion in the society of the protoss of Aiur, and societal rank (for example, Templar, Judicator) and honor are linked with Khala.<ref name="Manual"/>
+* '''[[Khas]]''' &ndash; A prominent figure in protoss society, he was the charismatic and spiritual leader who brought an end to the Aeon of Strife by using ancient [[xel'naga]] artifacts, the [[khaydarin crystal]]s, to unite the warring tribes by calling them into a communal telepathic matrix. The belief that this was necessary for the protoss to survive became known as the [[Khala]], and is followed by almost all protoss factions. The Path of Khala is the sole and dominant religion in the society of the protoss of Aiur, and societal rank (for example, Templar, Judicator) and honor are linked with Khala.<ref name="SC1Man" />
-* '''[[Adun]]''' &ndash; Another well known figure in protoss culture, he is honored by Khalai and [[Dark Templar]] alike. A powerful warrior in his time, he was charged with the extermination of the rogue tribes by the [[Conclave]]. Unable to bring themselves to slaughter their kin, Adun and his troops attempted to hide the heretics. Though he failed, he would be known as a savior to the Dark Templar,<ref name="Manual"/> and would gain similar status on Aiur after the myth of the heretics spread, revealing that he "saved" Aiur from the heretics and their "anarchist" ways.<ref name="ShadowHunt"/> The phrase "En Taro Adun" is used by the protoss as a formal greeting or farewell, and also serves as a battlecry, while the Dark Templar use "Adun Toridas" in a similar fashion.
+* '''[[Adun]]''' &ndash; Another well known figure in protoss culture, he is honored by Khalai and [[Dark Templar]] alike. A powerful warrior in his time, he was charged with the extermination of the rogue tribes by the [[Conclave]]. Unable to bring themselves to slaughter their kin, Adun and his troops attempted to hide the heretics. Though he failed, he would be known as a savior to the Dark Templar,<ref name="SC1Man" /> and would gain similar status on Aiur after the myth of the heretics spread, revealing that he "saved" Aiur from the heretics and their "anarchist" ways.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /> The phrase "En Taro Adun" is used by the protoss as a formal greeting or farewell, and also serves as a battlecry, while the Dark Templar use "Adun Toridas" in a similar fashion.
 * '''[[Tassadar]]''' &ndash; He led the [[Koprulu Expeditionary Force]] during the [[Great War]]. The subsequent reunification of the [[Khalani]] with the [[Dark Templar]] began with his befriending of [[Zeratul]]. This alliance allowed the protoss to slay [[cerebrate]]s and the first [[Overmind]]. Tassadar sacrificed himself to kill the Overmind. For his heroic example, he serves as a contemporary example of protoss virtues. Some Templar, notably [[Artanis]], [[Selendis]] and Zeratul have taken to saying "En Taro Tassadar".
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 ==Factions==
 [[File:DarkTemplarCivilWar SC2 Art1.jpg|thumb|Protoss conflict]]
-The extent to which the protoss have been a unified people has waxed and waned over time. Originally tribal based, the protoss settled under centralized rule with the coming of the xel'naga, only to revert back to tribalism in the [[Aeon of Strife]], only to once again be unified after thousands of years. Under the Khala, the [[Khalai]] formed the caste-based [[Protoss Empire]] while those who refused to submit became the outcast [[Nerazim]].<ref name = "Manual"/>
+The extent to which the protoss have been a unified people has waxed and waned over time. Originally tribal based, the protoss settled under centralized rule with the coming of the xel'naga, only to revert back to tribalism in the [[Aeon of Strife]], only to once again be unified after thousands of years. Under the Khala, the [[Khalai]] formed the caste-based [[Protoss Empire]] while those who refused to submit became the outcast [[Nerazim]].<ref name="SC1Man" />
-In the aftermath of the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}, both lines of protoss were united under the [[Protoss Protectorate]]/<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V1_WWF">Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Why We Fight|Why We Fight]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 1]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 6–47. Tokyopop, August 1, 2008. ISBN 978-1427-80721-2.</ref>[[Daelaam]].<ref name = "SC:Colossus">Watrous, Valerie. "[[Colossus (short story)|Colossus]]." (Apr. 07, 2011). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/lore/short-stories/colossus/9 StarCraft Lore: Colossus] Accessed 2011-04-11.</ref> However, internal tension once again led to tribalism<ref name = "LoreVid">Metzen, Chris; Chambers, Andy; StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-03. [http://sclegacy.com/feature/22-bc07/288-blizzcon-2007-starcraft-lore-panel BlizzCon 2007 StarCraft Lore Panel Editorial]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2009-05-18.</ref> and their civilization fractured.<ref name = "Leg4">"What we're talking about for the Protoss campaign is -- y'know, the Protoss are a shattered civilization, right. They've been beaten and pummeled by the brutality of the StarCraft universe for years and years and years now, and we might bring into the campaign something even worse happens to them, and they ultimately just fracture into all these different factions. And so you are working as one of the Protoss Heroes trying to re-unite the Protoss before annihilation." Dustin Browder ''et al.'' 2009-09-04. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61P0UBqRNQo BlizzCon 2009 StarCraft 2 Fansite Q&A - Part 4/5]. ''Youtube.'' Accessed 2009-10-07.</ref>
+In the aftermath of the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}, both lines of protoss were united under the [[Protoss Protectorate]]/<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V1_WWF">Elder, Josh (w), Ramanda Kamarga (p). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Why We Fight|Why We Fight]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 1]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 6–47. Tokyopop, August 1, 2008. ISBN 978-1427-80721-2.</ref>[[Daelaam]].<ref name="SC:Colossus">Watrous, Valerie. "[[Colossus (short story)|Colossus]]." (Apr. 07, 2011). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/lore/short-stories/colossus/9 StarCraft Lore: Colossus] Accessed 2011-04-11.</ref> However, internal tension once again led to tribalism<ref name="LoreVid">Metzen, Chris; Chambers, Andy; StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-04-03. [http://sclegacy.com/feature/22-bc07/288-blizzcon-2007-starcraft-lore-panel BlizzCon 2007 StarCraft Lore Panel Editorial]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2009-05-18.</ref> and their civilization fractured.<ref name="Leg4">"What we're talking about for the Protoss campaign is -- y'know, the Protoss are a shattered civilization, right. They've been beaten and pummeled by the brutality of the StarCraft universe for years and years and years now, and we might bring into the campaign something even worse happens to them, and they ultimately just fracture into all these different factions. And so you are working as one of the Protoss Heroes trying to re-unite the Protoss before annihilation." Dustin Browder ''et al.'' 2009-09-04. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61P0UBqRNQo BlizzCon 2009 StarCraft 2 Fansite Q&A - Part 4/5]. ''Youtube.'' Accessed 2009-10-07.</ref>
-The [[Tal'darim]] stand apart from their fellow protoss, cutting themselves off from the [[Khala]] and using drugs such as [[terrazine]]<ref name="SC:G:Spectres">Kenyon, Nate. (September 27, 2011). ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.</ref> and [[Sundrop]],<ref name="ShadowHunt"/> imprisoning any protoss that oppose them.<ref name="WoL_MawVoid">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Maw of the Void]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref>
+The [[Tal'darim]] stand apart from their fellow protoss, cutting themselves off from the [[Khala]] and using drugs such as [[terrazine]]<ref name="SC:G:Spectres" /> and [[Sundrop]],<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga2" /> imprisoning any protoss that oppose them.<ref name="WoL_MawVoid">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Maw of the Void]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref>
 {{Protoss Tribes}}
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 ==Technology==
 {{Quote|The protoss are so far beyond us. We must seem amoeboid to them.|Dr. [[Egon Stetmann]]|StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty}}
-:''Main articles: [[:Category: Protoss Technology|Protoss Technology Listing]]
+:''Main articles: [[:Category: Protoss Technology|Protoss Technology Listing]]''
 [[File:Dragoon SC1 Art2.jpg|thumb|A [[dragoon]]&mdash;an example of protoss cybernetic technology]]
-Protoss technology is a blend of psionics and mundane technology<ref name="KaruneQA26"/> and has shown itself to be far more advanced than many other species of [[Milky Way|the galaxy]], including humanity.<ref name = "Manual"/> They have been referred to as "the most technologically advanced race in the universe."<Ref name = "CampaignOverview"/>
+Protoss technology is a blend of psionics and mundane technology<ref name="KaruneQA26" /> and has shown itself to be far more advanced than many other species of [[Milky Way|the galaxy]], including humanity.<ref name="SC1Man" /> They have been referred to as "the most technologically advanced race in the universe."<ref name="CampaignOverview" />
-Some protoss technology requires [[vespene gas]] as a catalyst.<ref name = "Manual"/> Protoss utilize [[cybernetic]] technology to save lives, and bolster their warriors' prowess.<ref name = "ZealotScience">2014-10-30, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/zealot#science Zealot Science]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-11-01</ref> Battlefield communications between protoss are efficient.<ref name = "SC:LensVoid"/> The use of energy for defensive purposes is a standard protoss practice.<ref name = "ImmortalScience">2014-11-20, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/immortal#science Immortal Science]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-11-21</ref>
+Some protoss technology requires [[vespene gas]] as a catalyst.<ref name="SC1Man" /> Protoss utilize [[cybernetic]] technology to save lives, and bolster their warriors' prowess.<ref name="ZealotScience" /> Battlefield communications between protoss are efficient.<ref name="SC:LensVoid" /> The use of energy for defensive purposes is a standard protoss practice.<ref name="ImmortalScience">2014-11-20, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/immortal#science Immortal Science]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-11-21</ref>
-Protoss armor contains [[teleportation]] technology which whisks the warrior away to safety when they are injured to the point of death.<ref name="KaruneQA26">[[Karune]]. 2007-01-22. [http://classic.battle.net/forums/thread.aspx?fn=sc2-general&t=269104&p=1&#post269104 StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 26]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum.'' Accessed 2008-01-22.</ref> Injured and crippled protoss can be transformed into cybernetic warriors.<ref name = "Manual"/>
+Protoss armor contains [[teleportation]] technology which whisks the warrior away to safety when they are injured to the point of death.<ref name="KaruneQA26" /> Injured and crippled protoss can be transformed into cybernetic warriors.
-Due to their low population, the protoss frequently use robots in their military.<ref name = "Manual"/> Due to their diminished population, the protoss are in a position of not being able to waste resources.<ref name = "VoidScience">2015-02-05, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/void-ray#science Void Ray Science]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2015-02-08</ref>
+Due to their low population, the protoss frequently use robots in their military.<ref name="SC1Man" /> Due to their diminished population, the protoss are in a position of not being able to waste resources.<ref name="VoidScience" />
-Protoss pilots are an integral part of their ship, and using it drains their energies.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3">Golden, Christie (June 30, 2009). ''[[StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Twilight|StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga #3: Twilight]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0-7434-7129-9.</ref>
+Protoss pilots are an integral part of their ship, and using it drains their energies.<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3" />
 [[File:Colossus SC2 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|The [[colossus]]&mdash;an automated protoss war construct]]
-The protoss developed powerful crystal technology and incredibly powerful weapons of war, such as the [[colossus]] and the [[mothership]], and could develop more powerful technology if they wished.<ref name = "KindraganQA7">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-12-03. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/7994699 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 7]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2012-12-03.</ref> The protoss limit their use of technology, as they are frightened of what they could do with it<ref name = "KindreganQA6">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-11-26. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/7922536 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 6]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2012-11-26.</ref> and feel they have perfected a slow but steady and methodical system of technological development.<ref name = "KindreganQA11">Blizzard Entertainment. 2013-01-07. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8226555 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 11]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2013-01-07.</ref> The longevity of protoss history has allowed them to develop incredible weapons of war over the course of it.<ref name="CampaignOverview"/>
+The protoss developed powerful crystal technology and incredibly powerful weapons of war, such as the [[colossus]] and the [[mothership]], and could develop more powerful technology if they wished.<ref name="KindraganQA7">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-12-03. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/7994699 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 7]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2012-12-03.</ref> The protoss limit their use of technology, as they are frightened of what they could do with it<ref name="KindreganQA6">Blizzard Entertainment. 2012-11-26. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/7922536 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 6]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2012-11-26.</ref> and feel they have perfected a slow but steady and methodical system of technological development.<ref name="KindreganQA11">Blizzard Entertainment. 2013-01-07. [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8226555 StarCraft II Creative Development Q&A - Part 11]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2013-01-07.</ref> The longevity of protoss history has allowed them to develop incredible weapons of war over the course of it.<ref name="CampaignOverview" />
-Despite the [[Fall of Aiur]], the protoss can still produce starships on other planets, and they have also inventories of them in many places.<ref name = "KindreganQA6"/>
+Despite the [[Fall of Aiur]], the protoss can still produce starships on other planets, and they have also inventories of them in many places.<ref name="KindreganQA6" />
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 ==Notes==
 [[File:Zealot SC1 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|Early protoss concept art]]
-*"Protos" in Greek means "first". This name is supposedly given because the protoss were the first semi-successful [[xel'naga]] creation. The protoss were later deemed a failure by the greater species, leading to the engineering of the [[zerg]].<ref name="Manual"/>
+*"Protos" in Greek means "first". This name is supposedly given because the protoss were the first semi-successful [[xel'naga]] creation. The protoss were later deemed a failure by the greater species, leading to the engineering of the [[zerg]].<ref name="SC1Man" />
 *In StarCraft online culture, the protoss are often referred to simply as '''Toss''' (or '''P''' or '''Pro''' or '''PTo''' by some Korean players); amongst more experienced players, it's usually abbreviated to simply '''P'''.
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 ===Development===
-*While the terrans and zerg had different backstories in the first pitch for ''[[StarCraft]]'', the protoss appear to be much like their counterparts from the end-game.<ref>2007-06-24, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4G566MKLEE Starcraft Teaser (1995)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2013-02-06</ref> In this version they were more willing to take direct action against terrans however, as demonstrated by the original [[Tau Ceti]] backstory.<ref name = "Beta">[http://web.archive.org/web/19961030103547/blizzard.com/star/star.htm Beta]. Accessed on 2008-01-26</ref>
+*While the terrans and zerg had different backstories in the first pitch for ''[[StarCraft]]'', the protoss appear to be much like their counterparts from the end-game.<ref>2007-06-24, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4G566MKLEE Starcraft Teaser (1995)]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2013-02-06</ref> In this version they were more willing to take direct action against terrans however, as demonstrated by the original [[Tau Ceti]] backstory.<ref name="Beta">[http://web.archive.org/web/19961030103547/blizzard.com/star/star.htm Beta]. Accessed on 2008-01-26</ref>
 *For ''[[StarCraft II]]'', the protoss underwent an asthetics redesign, with more flowing shapes, less geometric angles and a more organic feel.<ref>2010-2011, [http://phillgonzo.deviantart.com/art/Starcraft-2-Protoss-Scout-186565878?q=gallery%3Aphillgonzo%2F11039907&amp;qo=13 Starcraft 2: Protoss Scout]. ''Deviantart'', accessed on 2011-02-14</ref> This was part of an unofficial [[retcon]] on Blizzard's part, an idea that protoss structures in ''StarCraft II'' had always looked the way they appeared in the game.<ref>2011, [http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=gallery:phillgonzo/11039907&order=9&offset=0#/d39i9xi SC2: Protoss Robotics Facility]. ''Deviantart'', accessed on 2011-02-28</ref> Early styles bore resemblance to that of the [http://www.wowpedia.org/Blood_elf blood elves] of ''[[Warcraft]]'' due to their flashy engravings, but this art style was abandoned.<ref>2011, [http://phillgonzo.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d39i9te SC2: Protoss Stargate]. ''Deviantart'', accessed on 2011-03-20</ref>
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 **The Khala.
 **High tech.
-**Small numbers.<ref name = "CampaignOverview">2014-11-07, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsvHY7YaxUg StarCraft II Legacy of the Void Campaign Overview]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2014-11-13</ref>
+**Small numbers.<ref name="CampaignOverview" />
 ==References==