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{{quote|I am a servant of a [[Dark Voice|far greater power]]. A power that has slept for countless ages. And is reflected in the [[Hybrid|creature]] within that [[stasis cell|cell]].|Duran discusses [[Zeratul]]'s discoveries on the [[dark moon]].|Dark Origin}}
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{{quote|I am a servant of a [[Amon|far greater power]]. A power that has slept for countless ages. And is reflected in the [[Hybrid|creature]] within that [[stasis cell|cell]].|Duran discusses [[Zeratul]]'s discoveries on the [[dark moon]].|Dark Origin}}
 
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[[Terran Confederacy|Confederate]] operative?<br>
Leader of [[Confederate Resistance Forces]] (2500)<br/>
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Leader of [[Confederate Resistance Forces]] (2500)<br>
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Special advisor to the [[UED]] (2500)<br>
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Servant in charge of [[hybrid]] project
 
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'''Samir Duran''' is a mysterious being, claiming to be millennia old and having had many names over that time.<ref name = "Ori"/> He introduced himself to the [[United Earth Directorate]] as a [[terran]] commando lieutenant<ref name="FS1"/> and later posed as an [[infested terran]].<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Chain the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Duran's origins became much more mysterious, revealed when [[Zeratul]] confronted him on a [[dark moon]].<ref name = "Ori"/>
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'''Samir Duran''' is a mysterious being, claiming to be millennia old and having had many names over that time.<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus">[[Blizzard Entertainment]]. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dark Origin]] (in [[English]]). 1998.</ref> Few are aware of his true nature. [[Sarah Kerrigan]] was unaware of who or ''what'' he was until shortly before the [[Second Great War]].<ref>2007-10-08. [http://www.sclegacy.com/content/interviews-6/scl-metzen-interview---lore-exclusive-28/ SC:L Metzen Interview - Lore Exclusive]. ''StarCraft Legacy''. Accessed 2007-10-08.</ref> [[Zeratul]] only became suspicious after personally [[Dark Origin|meeting]] Duran at the end of the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}.<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus"/> None of his former [[Confederate Resistance Forces]] comrades would have believed the truth.<ref name="SC:BW_Man">Underwood, Peter, [[Chris Metzen]] and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
   
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Duran was active after the end of the [[Great War]] to the end of the Brood War. As a [[terran]] commando lieutenant, he joined the Confederate Resistance Forces, and subordinated the group to the [[UED Expeditionary Fleet]].<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[First Strike (Episode V)|First Strike]] (in English). 1998.</ref> After attempting to sabotage the UED's efforts and [[Raid on the Psi Disrupter (Patriot's Blood)|assassinating]] Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]],<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref> he reappeared as an [[infested terran]] serving Kerrigan.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Chain the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> He abandoned the [[zerg]] shortly before the end of the Brood War<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M10">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998.</ref> and for a time oversaw some protoss-zerg [[hybrid]] experiments on a [[dark moon]].<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus"/>
Few beings know Duran's true nature; [[Sarah Kerrigan]] until quite recently was unaware of who or ''what'' Duran is <ref>2007-10-08. [http://www.sclegacy.com/content/interviews-6/scl-metzen-interview---lore-exclusive-28/ SC:L Metzen Interview - Lore Exclusive]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2007-10-08.</ref> and few in the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]] would believe the truth about his mysterious nature.<ref name="BWManual"/>
 
   
Duran has much knowledge of the [[zerg]],<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref> as well as [[protoss]] technology.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Drawing of the Web]] (in English). 1998.</ref><ref name = "Ori"/> He speaks with a "liquid" accent and favors the [[C-10 rifle]] in combat.<ref name = "SC:IMengsk"/>
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Duran is knowledgeable about the zerg,<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref> and [[protoss]] technology.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M7">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Drawing of the Web]] (in English). 1998.</ref><ref name="SC:BW_Bonus"/> He speaks with a "liquid" accent and favors the [[C-10 rifle]] in combat.<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/>
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
Samir Duran claimed to be thirty-three years old during the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}.<ref name="BWManual">Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref>
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Samir Duran claimed to be thirty-three years old during the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}.<ref name="SC:BW_Man"/>
   
 
===Confederate Warrior===
 
===Confederate Warrior===
 
{{Quote|Believe me, I understand hatred very well.|Samir Duran to marine [[Angelina Emillian]]|StarCraft: I, Mengsk}}
 
{{Quote|Believe me, I understand hatred very well.|Samir Duran to marine [[Angelina Emillian]]|StarCraft: I, Mengsk}}
 
[[File:SamirDuran SC1 Head1.png|thumb|left|Duran during the [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]]]]
 
[[File:SamirDuran SC1 Head1.png|thumb|left|Duran during the [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]]]]
 
Duran claimed to have served in [[Alpha Squadron]] before [[Arcturus Mengsk]] brought down the [[Terran Confederacy]]. Duran, sensing a shift in the power structure, assumed command of a small commando squad<ref name="SC:BW_Man"/> called the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]] that was dedicated to striking at Mengsk and his new [[Terran Dominion]]. When the [[United Earth Directorate]] launched its first attack against the Dominion on [[Braxis]], Duran monitored the attack before offering his services to Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]]. Stukov accepted, but only because both men had the same enemy. Even though Duran had the potential to be a valuable asset, Stukov was nonetheless suspicious.<ref>'''Samir Duran:''' "[[Captain (Episode V)|Captain]], I am Lieutenant Samir Duran of the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]]. I've been monitoring your attack against the [[Terran Dominion|Dominion]], and I'd like to offer you my services and skills in return for amnesty."<br>'''[[Alexei Stukov]]:''' "Intriguing. Lieutenant, you have absolutely no idea as to who we are or what we have come here to do. Why do you wish to side with us?"<br>'''Duran:''' "Because my men and I have sworn to fight against the Dominion and its [[Arcturus Mengsk|Emperor]]. Seeing as how your forces have been laying into [[Boralis|this Dominion base]], I figured we were on the same side."<br>'''Stukov:''' "I see. How exactly do you propose to be of service to us, Lieutenant?"<br>'''Duran:''' "Well, I possess intimate knowledge of the surrounding area. I can show you an alternate route that leads to the rear of the main Dominion base."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Very well, Lieutenant. Consider yourself and your men the first colonial conscripts of the [[United Earth Directorate]]. Captain, see that the Lieutenant is given our full cooperation. We shall see if he's worth the effort." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[First Strike (Terran)|First Strike]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
Duran claimed to have served in [[Alpha Squadron]] before [[Arcturus Mengsk]] brought down the [[Terran Confederacy]]. Duran, sensing a shift in the power structure, assumed command of a small commando squad<ref name="BWManual"/> called the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]]<ref name="FS1">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[First Strike (Terran)|First Strike]] (in English). 1998.</ref> that was dedicated to striking at Mengsk and his new [[Terran Dominion]].<ref name="BWManual"/><ref name="FS1"/>
 
   
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The UED gained access to confidential Dominion information from Braxis.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M2">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Dylarian Shipyards (mission)|The Dylarian Shipyards]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Duran used the information to plan an assassination attempt on [[Arcturus Mengsk]], who was visiting [[Umoja]] at the time. He did not take part in the operation as he was required to journey to [[Dylar IV]] for the UED's [[Raid on the Dylarian Shipyards (Episode V)|attack]] on the ''[[Dylarian Shipyards]]''. Instead, the failed assassination mission was led by Captain [[Angelina Emillian]] – Mengsk's former instructor.<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]]''. [[Simon & Schuster]] (Pocket Star). ISBN 1416-55083-6.</ref>
When the [[United Earth Directorate]] launched its first attack against the Dominion on [[Braxis]], Duran monitored the attack before offering his services to Vice Admiral [[Alexei Stukov]]. Stukov accepted, but only because both men had the same enemy. Even though Duran had the potential to be a valuable asset, Stukov was nonetheless suspicious.<ref>'''Duran:''' "Captain, I am Lieutenant Samir Duran of the [[Confederate Resistance Forces]]. I've been monitoring your attack against the [[Terran Dominion|Dominion]], and I'd like to offer you my services and skills in return for amnesty."<br />'''[[Alexei Stukov|Stukov]]:''' "Intriguing. Lieutenant, you have absolutely no idea as to who we are or what we have come here to do. Why do you wish to side with us?"<br />'''Duran:''' "Because my men and I have sworn to fight against the Dominion and its [[Arcturus Mengsk|Emperor]]. Seeing as how your forces have been laying into this Dominion base, I figured we were on the same side."<br />'''Stukov:''' "I see. How exactly do you propose to be of service to us, Lieutenant?"<br />'''Duran:''' "Well, I possess intimate knowledge of the surrounding area. I can show you an alternate route that leads to the rear of the main Dominion base."<br />'''Stukov:''' "Very well, Lieutenant. Consider yourself and your men the first colonial conscripts of the [[United Earth Directorate]]. Captain, see that the Lieutenant is given our full cooperation. We shall see if he's worth the effort." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[First Strike (Terran)|First Strike]] (in English). 1998.</ref> This was not a deal that Admiral [[Gerard DuGalle]] approved at first glance, because in his eyes Duran was merely a "turncoat" to the Dominion.<ref name="Warn">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Dylarian Shipyards (mission)|The Dylarian Shipyards]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
 
DuGalle used the information gained from Braxis to gain valuable tactical insights into Dominion resources and defenses.<ref name = "Warn"/> Duran used this information to plan an assassination attempt against [[Arcturus Mengsk]], who was visiting [[Umoja]] at the time. He sent Captain [[Angelina Emillian]] – Mengsk's former instructor – to carry out the task, but it ended in failure. Duran did not personally take part in the mission, as he was heading to join his new allies at [[Dylar IV]].<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 1416-55083-6.</ref>
 
   
 
===Special Advisor to the UED===
 
===Special Advisor to the UED===
{{Quote|Ah, the turncoat. I suggest that you pay keen attention to rank when you address [[Captain (Episode V)|the Captain]] and myself, Lieutenant Duran. Is that understood?"<br/>"Of course, Admiral."<br/>"Heh heh. You're beginning to show your age, Gerard. Give the boy some credit. He just tipped us off to a preeminent attack."<br/>"However useful he may prove to be, Alexei, he will always be a traitor in my eyes. And you know that I cannot abide a traitor.|DuGalle and Stukov discussing Duran|The Dylarian Shipyards}}
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{{Quote|Ah, the turncoat. I suggest that you pay keen attention to rank when you address [[Captain (Episode V)|the Captain]] and myself, Lieutenant Duran. Is that understood?"<br>"Of course, Admiral."<br>"Heh heh. You're beginning to show your age, [[Gerard DuGalle|Gerard]]. Give the boy some credit. He just tipped us off to a preeminent attack."<br>"However useful he may prove to be, [[Alexei Stukov|Alexei]], he will always be a traitor in my eyes. And you know that I cannot abide a traitor.|DuGalle and Stukov discussing Duran|The Dylarian Shipyards}}
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The UED sought to steal Dominion [[battlecruiser]]s dry-docked at the Dylarian Shipyards. During operational planning, Duran warned DuGalle that the Dominion could reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen hours.<ref>'''Duran:''' "Gentlemen, I recommend that you launch this attack using the utmost caution. Dominion Command can typically reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen standard hours. You should expect some sort of reprisal from Emperor Mengsk shortly."<br>'''[[Gerard DuGalle]]:''' "Ah, the turncoat. I suggest that you pay keen attention to rank when you address the Captain and myself, Lieutenant Duran. Is that understood?"<br>'''Duran:''' "Of course, Admiral."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Heh heh. You're beginning to show your age, Gerard. Give the boy some credit. He just tipped us off to a preeminent attack."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "However useful he may prove to be, Alexei, he will always be a traitor in my eyes. And you know that I cannot abide a traitor."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Only too well, Gerard." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[The Dylarian Shipyards (mission)|The Dylarian Shipyards]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The stolen battlecruiser fleet was ready in time to defeat Dominion reinforcements led by General [[Edmund Duke]].<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M2"/>
   
 
Duran accompanied the UED fleet to [[Tarsonis]]. His research team located the [[psi disrupter]], a lost Confederate weapon capable of disrupting zerg communication.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M3">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Duran advised that it be destroyed, and DuGalle concurred; if it was captured by the Dominion, it would jeopardize the UED's plan to enslave the [[Second Overmind]]. Stukov's dissenting opinion, to use the disrupter against the zerg, was overruled.<ref>'''Duran:''' "I must humbly suggest to you, Admiral, that the Disrupter be destroyed as quickly as possible. If it should fall into the hands of the Dominion we could face some very serious problems."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Hmm. A prudent call, Lieutenant. I am inclined to agree."<br>'''Stukov:''' "But Admiral, this device could insure our victory over the [[Zerg]]! It is foolhardy to discard such an advantage!"<br>'''Duran:''' "Surely, Vice Admiral, you don't doubt the tenacity of your own fleet? Your Directorate forces will devastate the Zerg without the need for such a device."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Listen here, Lieutenant, I've had just about enough of your-"<br>'''DuGalle:''' "This conversation is over, Alexei. Given the true nature of our mission to enslave the [[Second Overmind|Overmind]], we could hardly stand to have Mengsk control a device of this magnitude. This [[Psi Disrupter]] must be destroyed in order to safeguard our mission. Ensign, set your course for [[Tarsonis]]." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
DuGalle's next target was the ''[[Dylarian Shipyards]]'' in orbit over [[Dylar IV]]. He planned on stealing a large number of [[battlecruiser]]s in dry-dock; Duran warned him that Dominion Command could reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen hours. General [[Edmund Duke]] led the reinforcements, but was defeated.<ref name="Warn"/>
 
   
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As Duran had shown such concern over the matter, DuGalle ordered him to personally secure the disrupter. Duran's strategy of destroying surrounding [[hive]]s to render surrounding the zerg dormant was successful. Duran's preparations to demolish the disrupter were interrupted by the intervention of Stukov's [[ghost]]s, who had orders to relieve Duran and take over the weapon's disassembly. Duran did not challenge them.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M3"/>
Duran accompanied the UED fleet to [[Tarsonis]], where his research team uncovered a hidden weapons relay called the [[Psi Disrupter]].<ref name="Found">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Duran, after explaining that it can disrupt [[zerg]] communications, suggested the disrupter was such a powerful and dangerous piece of technology that it should be destroyed before [[Arcturus Mengsk]] could get his hands on it, but Stukov believed its anti-zerg abilities would greatly assist the UED in defeating them. DuGalle agreed with Duran.<ref>'''[[Samir Duran]]:''' "I must humbly suggest to you, Admiral, that the [[Psi Disrupter|Disrupter]] be destroyed as quickly as possible. If it should fall into the hands of the [[Terran Dominion|Dominion]] we could face some very serious problems."<br />'''Gerard DuGalle:''' "Hmm. A prudent call, Lieutenant. I am inclined to agree."<br />'''Alexei Stukov:''' "But Admiral, this device could insure our victory over the [[Zerg]]! It is foolhardy to discard such an advantage!"<br />'''Samir Duran:''' "Surely, Vice Admiral, you don't doubt the tenacity of your own fleet? Your [[United Earth Directorate|Directorate]] forces will devastate the Zerg without the need for such a device."<br />'''Alexei Stukov:''' "Listen here, Lieutenant, I've had just about enough of your-"<br />'''Gerard DuGalle:''' "This conversation is over, Alexei. Given the true nature of our mission to enslave the [[second Overmind|Overmind]], we could hardly stand to have [[Arcturus Mengsk|Mengsk]] control a device of this magnitude. This Psi Disrupter must be destroyed in order to safeguard our mission. Ensign, set your course for [[Tarsonis]]." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Ruins of Tarsonis]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Since Duran showed such concern for the device's inherent danger, DuGalle ordered him to personally descend to the surface of Tarsonis to reach and destroy the disrupter with a small task force while the main UED fleet traveled to [[Korhal]]. The disrupter was surrounded by four zerg [[hive cluster]]s, and Duran believed that destroying the [[hive]]s would render the zerg dormant; using this strategy, he was able to defeat these zerg forces. He approached the disrupter, intending to destroy it with explosives, but he ran into resistance from Stukov's [[ghosts]]. They said they would facilitate the disrupter's disassembly. Duran did not challenge them.<ref name="Found"/>
 
   
Upon arriving at the Dominion throne world of [[Korhal]], Duran took part in the war council. He suggested destroying a large cluster of [[nuclear silo|missile silos]] or the Physics Labs on the outskirts of [[Augustgrad]], the capital city of Korhal, so that Mengsk would lose either his core nuclear capabilities, or the support of his Battlecruisers.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Assault on Korhal]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Duran participated in planning the UED [[Battle of Korhal (Assault on Korhal)|assault]] on [[Korhal]], the Dominion throne world. He suggested destroying a large cluster of [[nuclear silo|missile silos]] on the outskirts of [[Augustgrad]], the capital city, to disable the defender's core nuclear capabilities.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Assault on Korhal]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The UED subsequently [[Siege of Augustgrad (Emperor's Fall)|captured]] Augustgrad. Mengsk escaped capture with the aid of [[Raynor's Raiders]] and a small [[protoss]] fleet.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Fall]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
 
===The Turncoat===
 
===The Turncoat===
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{{Quote|Gerard... old friend. You do indeed have a traitor in your midst... but it's not me. Duran. He has been playing us both from the start... He convinced you to destroy the [[Psi Disrupter]]... even though it was our best chance at defeating the [[Zerg]]. And then, on [[Aiur]], ...he allowed the Zerg to overrun us even as we had the fugitives in our grasp. I came here... to activate the one hope we have of defeating them... And you killed me for it. Heh, heh... Duran is your enemy Gerard. I suspect... that he may even be infested as well...|Stukov warns DuGalle about Duran|Patriot's Blood}}
The UED fleet defeated Mengsk, but [[Jim Raynor]] (formerly an ally of Mengsk but later turned against him in light of Sarah Kerrigan's betrayal) and a small [[protoss]] fleet suddenly appeared and rescued him.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Fall]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Raynor and Mengsk traveled to [[Aiur]], where they were defended by a large protoss base which included a [[warp gate (xel'naga)|warp gate]]. The UED fleet's pursuit of Raynor and Mengsk was further complicated by the large numbers of zerg present; despite their proximity to both the protoss and UED forces, the zerg appeared to be dormant... but no one knew how long that behavior would last.<ref name="Run">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Flight]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
 
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The UED pursued Mengsk and his rescuers to to [[Aiur]], where the fugitives prepared to escape through the [[warp gate (xel'naga)|warp gate]]. The UED's quarry were entrenched in a large protoss base, surrounded by nesting, but apparently passive, zerg.
 
The [[Captain (Episode V)|captain]] of the UED fleet was ordered by DuGalle to attack the protoss encampment while Stukov and Duran provided cover for his forces and ensured that no external threats would interfere with his mission. Before the captain completed his assignment, the warp gate was activated, inciting the zerg to attack. The captain's forces forced Raynor and Mengsk to flee in a [[dropship]] headed directly towards the warp gate.<ref name="Run"/>
 
 
Stukov detected a wave of zerg coming in from the northeast, but Duran had moved his forces out of place, allowing a wave of zerg free access to the battlefield. Duran claimed his scanners weren't detecting any zerg, and suggested that perhaps there was a problem with Stukov's equipment. When Stukov ordered him to return to his position regardless, Duran claimed communication equipment failure, and cut off the transmission. The zerg interference with the UED operation had allowed Mengsk and Raynor to escape. The warp gate self-destructed after they were through, preventing the UED from following. Stukov told the captain that he had to leave to attend to personal business. He didn't explain his actions to the captain, DuGalle, or Duran.<ref name="Run"/>
 
   
Tracking Stukov to Braxis, DuGalle and Duran became aware that the psi disrupter had been reconstructed. Duran told DuGalle that Stukov had betrayed him, and that he had reconstructed the disrupter in order to sabotage DuGalle's mission in the [[Koprulu Sector]]. DuGalle couldn't believe it at first, but the evidence appeared incontrovertible to him. He ordered Duran to enter the Disrupter and "deal" with the "traitor".<ref name="Traitor">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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While one UED force struck for the gate and the fugitives, Stukov and Duran were assigned to guard the flanks and prevent potential interference by the zerg. As the main attack neared its objective, the warp gate activated and incited the zerg. Duran's forces were out of position as a large zerg force swept in from the northeast. He claimed not to detect the enemy force, and claimed communications difficulties prevented him from receiving Stukov's frantic warnings. The ensuing chaos allowed Mengsk and Commander [[Jim Raynor]] to escape through the gate in a [[dropship]]. The gate subsequently self-destructed.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M6">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Emperor's Flight]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
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Stukov took an unauthorized leave of absence to [[Braxis]] as the operation on Aiur concluded. DuGalle and Duran tracked him there and found the vice-admiral had secretly had the psi disrupter reassembled, in contravention of previous orders. Duran convinced DuGalle that Stukov was acting treacherously, and was authorized by the aggrieved admiral to find and execute the vice admiral.<ref>'''[[Adjutant]]:''' "Vice Admiral Stukov took control of a large contingent of troops and came here to the planet [[Braxis]]."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Why would he abandon the battle on [[Aiur]]? Why has he come back to Braxis?"<br>'''Duran:''' "I mean no offense, Admiral. But perhaps Stukov's loyalties are not as strong as you once believed."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Because you are young and foolish, Lieutenant, I will pardon that insult. Alexei and I have been friends since long before you were born. However, he must be found. If Stukov is here, he will account for his actions."<br>'''Adjutant:''' "Admiral, our sensors have detected a fully functional Psi Disrupter on the planet's surface directly below our position. It would appear that the Vice Admiral did not destroy the Psi Disrupter on Tarsonis as was ordered."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "What? Impossible!"<br>'''Duran:''' "I warned you Admiral! Stukov has betrayed you! He's reconstructed the Psi Disrupter in order to sabotage your mission in [[Koprulu sector|this sector]]!"<br>'''DuGalle:''' "I can't believe it. Yet the evidence is incontrovertible. Alexei, what have you done? Perhaps you've been right all along, Lieutenant. On my authority, enter the Psi Disrupter... and... deal with the Vice Admiral appropriately..."<br>'''Duran:''' "Of course, Admiral." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Duran and a marine strike force entered the disruptor and broke through the [[Stukov's Elite Guard]] to confront Stukov.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M7"/>
Duran led a number of [[marine]]s into the Disrupter, defeating [[Stukov's Elite Guard]], before finally locating Stukov himself. Duran shot Stukov and immediately vanished.<ref>'''Duran:''' "[[Vice Admiral Stukov]], I am here under orders to terminate your command."<br />'''Stukov:''' "Lieutenant Duran. I'm not surprised. We both know exactly what it is that you're here to terminate. Get on with it."<br />'''Duran:''' "Say goodnight, Stukov."<br />'''Stukov:''' "To hell with y- !"<br />'''DuGalle:''' "Lieutenant Duran, report your situation immediately!" ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref> The dying Stukov told DuGalle that the real traitor was Duran, and as he was seemingly intent on sabotaging the entire operation, he suspected Duran may even be [[infested terran|infested]] as well. Duran had convinced DuGalle to destroy the psi disrupter, and allowed Mengsk and Raynor to escape.
 
   
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Duran shot Stukov and disappeared to activate the disruptor's self-destruct. A dying Stukov convinced DuGalle that the psi disruptor was critical to defeating the zerg and that Duran was the real traitor, and possibly [[infested terran|infested]].<ref>'''Duran:''' "Vice Admiral Stukov, I am here under orders to terminate your command."<br>'''Stukov:''' "Lieutenant Duran. I'm not surprised. We both know exactly what it is that you're here to terminate. Get on with it."<br>'''Duran:''' "Say goodnight, Stukov."<br>'''Stukov:''' "To hell with y- !"<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Lieutenant Duran, report your situation immediately!"<br>'''Stukov:''' "Gerard... old friend. You do indeed have a traitor in your midst... but it's not me. Duran. He has been playing us both from the start... He convinced you to destroy the Psi Disrupter... even though it was our best chance at defeating the Zerg. And then, on Aiur, ...he allowed the Zerg to overrun us even as we had the fugitives in our grasp. I came here... to activate the one hope we have of defeating them... And you killed me for it. Heh, heh... Duran is your enemy Gerard. I suspect... that he may even be infested as well... Use the Disrupter, Gerard... Finish our operation... Let my death have at least some meaning."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "Alexei! No! What have I done? What have I done? Computer, where the hell is Lieutenant Duran?"<br>'''Adjutant:''' "The Lieutenant no longer registers on my sensors, Admiral. He appears to have vanished."<br>'''DuGalle:''' "No." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Patriot's Blood]] (in English). 1998.</ref> So alerted, the UED quickly shut down the self-destruct.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M7"/>
After Stukov's death, Duran set the disrupter's power core to overload, and zerg breached the outer installation walls. "This proves that Duran's working with the Zerg!" DuGalle said before ordering the captain to reach the manual override terminal and shut the reactor core down, so as to prevent meltdown. The Captain's forces, allying again with Stukov's Elite Guard, successfully defeated the zerg and prevented meltdown by shutting the reactor core down.<ref name="Traitor"/>
 
   
 
===Infestation===
 
===Infestation===
 
{{Quote|Remember that Duran is still out there somewhere. I'd venture a guess that his treachery has only just begun.|DuGalle to the Captain over Char|To Chain the Beast}}
 
{{Quote|Remember that Duran is still out there somewhere. I'd venture a guess that his treachery has only just begun.|DuGalle to the Captain over Char|To Chain the Beast}}
The UED used the disrupter to severely weaken the zerg, enabling them to claim the [[second Overmind]] on [[Char]]. Duran showed up and introduced DuGalle to [[Sarah Kerrigan]]. He made no effort to hide his infested status.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Chain the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Duran escaped to join the zerg. The UED used the disrupter to severely weaken the zerg and claim the [[second Overmind]] on [[Char]]. As the UED claimed victory, Duran appeared to introduce DuGalle to [[Sarah Kerrigan]].<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M8">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Chain the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
Kerrigan and Duran traveled to Tarsonis, where Duran interrupted a conversation between her, Raynor, and [[Fenix]] to inform Kerrigan that the psi disrupter's signal had reached them on Tarsonis and shattered the unity of her Broods.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Vile Disruption]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Kerrigan and Duran traveled to Tarsonis, where Duran interrupted a conversation between her, Raynor, and [[Fenix]] to inform Kerrigan that the psi disrupter's signal had reached them on Tarsonis and shattered the unity of her [[brood]]s.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M1">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Vile Disruption]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
Aboard the ''[[Hyperion]]'', in orbit around [[Moria]], Duran and Kerrigan discussed whether Raynor, Fenix, and Mengsk suspected them of anything. Kerrigan said they must suspect something, but preferred working with her rather than the UED.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Kel-Morian Combine (mission)|The Kel-Morian Combine]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Aboard the ''[[Hyperion]]'', in orbit around [[Moria]], Duran and Kerrigan discussed whether Raynor, Fenix, and Mengsk suspected them of anything. Kerrigan said they must suspect something, but preferred working with her rather than with the UED.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Kel-Morian Combine (mission)|The Kel-Morian Combine]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
The Swarm traveled to Korhal and assaulted the UED forces there along with [[Raynor's Raiders]] and Fenix's troops. After the main UED base was destroyed, Kerrigan decided to eradicate her allies. Duran suggested the strategy of attacking while her allies were resting, allowing them to whittle down their defenses with relative ease. The ploy was successful. After the destruction of Duke's and Fenix's bases, they returned to Tarsonis to rest.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[True Colors]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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The Swarm traveled to Korhal and assaulted the UED forces there along with [[Raynor's Raiders]] and Fenix's troops. After the main UED base was destroyed, Kerrigan decided to eradicate her allies. Duran suggested the strategy of attacking while her allies were resting, allowing them to whittle down their defenses with relative ease. The ploy was successful. After the destruction of Duke's and Fenix's bases, they returned to Tarsonis to rest.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[True Colors]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
Two days later, the UED, intent on forcing Kerrigan's hand, tested out their control of the Overmind by sending hundreds of zerg to Tarsonis. As they began attacking their outposts, Duran informed her of the situation and rallied her forces. Kerrigan's forces secured their perimeter when Duran noticed a small UED encampment which protected a number of scientists. Kerrigan said the "[[UED Scientist|scientists]]" were helping the UED command these Renegade Zerg at such a great distance from the Overmind; they had to be eliminated. Kerrigan's zerg took the fight to the [[UED Slave Broods|UED Slave Brood]] hive clusters and the scientists, destroying them.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Fury of the Swarm]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Two days later, the UED, intent on forcing Kerrigan's hand, tested out their control of the Overmind by sending hundreds of zerg to Tarsonis. As they began attacking their outposts, Duran informed her of the situation and rallied her forces.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Fury of the Swarm]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Kerrigan's forces secured their perimeter when Duran noticed a small UED encampment which protected a number of scientists. Kerrigan said the "[[UED Scientist|scientists]]" were helping the UED command these Renegade Zerg at such a great distance from the Overmind; they had to be eliminated. Kerrigan's zerg took the fight to the [[UED Slave Broods|UED Slave Brood]] hive clusters and the scientists, destroying them.<ref>'''Duran:''' "My Queen, we have located a small [[Terran]] facility towards the rear of the [[Daggoth's Renegade Swarm|Renegades]]' landing zone. There appears to be a number of UED [[scientist]]s working within the compound, but we are unable to determine the purpose of their presence..."<br>'''[[Sarah Kerrigan]]:''' "I know what they're up to. I suspected that the UED's control of the Overmind was tenuous. Tarsonis is too remote for them to maintain direct control over the Swarms, so they've sent these 'scientists' to coordinate their attack."<br>'''Duran:''' "[[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|Cerebrate]], focus your attacks against the Terran facility. All of the UED scientists must be killed. Only then will we be able to finish off these Renegade Zerg." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[Fury of the Swarm]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
Duran then accompanied Kerrigan to [[Shakuras]] to kidnap [[Raszagal]]. Kerrigan did not reveal her interest in Raszagal to Duran, however. Duran informed her that the [[pylon]] clusters were generating some sort of electromagnetic field that prevented their flyers from maneuvering. Duran suggested staging a diversion and claiming Raszagal during the confusion, namely causing a surge within the pylon clusters adjacent to the outpost of [[Talematros]], causing it's power grids to overload. The resulting explosion will be the perfect cover for retrieving Raszagal. Kerrigan agreed, calling Duran's scheme "Clean, simple, devious." A [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|cerebrate]] provided cover for Duran as he infiltrated the pylon clusters, set the charges, and ignited them.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Drawing of the Web]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Duran then accompanied Kerrigan to [[Shakuras]] to kidnap [[Raszagal]]. Kerrigan did not reveal her interest in Raszagal to Duran, however. Duran informed her that the [[pylon]] clusters were generating some sort of electromagnetic field that prevented their flyers from maneuvering. Duran suggested staging a diversion and claiming Raszagal during the confusion, namely causing a surge within the pylon clusters adjacent to the outpost of [[Talematros]], causing its power grids to overload. The resulting explosion will be the perfect cover for retrieving Raszagal. Kerrigan agreed, calling Duran's scheme "Clean, simple, devious." A [[Cerebrate (Episode VI)|cerebrate]] provided cover for Duran as he infiltrated the pylon clusters, set the charges, and ignited them.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Drawing of the Web]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
Duran soon discovered that Raszagal was captured so as to provide [[Zeratul]] and his brethren the incentive to kill the new Overmind.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> After this was done, Duran informed Kerrigan that with the Overmind and its cerebrates destroyed, all of the zerg in the sector had reverted to her direct control. In addition, the remnants of the UED fleet had fled the planet (although he had no idea how many functional ships they still possessed), and the zerg had finished relocating Kerrigan's primary hive clusters to [[Char Aleph]]. However, Zeratul and his brethren were able to bypass their defenses and steal Raszagal away from them. They had regrouped with a number of protoss survivors on the surface of Char and would be capable of dimensional recall to Shakuras within thirty minutes. Kerrigan had all of her Broods mobilized and sent to the surface of Char.<ref>''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Reckoning]] (in English). 1998.</ref> During this time, Duran disappeared.<ref name="Omega">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Duran soon discovered that Raszagal was captured so as to provide [[Dark Templar|Dark]] [[Prelate]] [[Zeratul]] and his brethren the incentive to kill the new Overmind for them.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[To Slay the Beast]] (in English). 1998.</ref> After this was done, Duran informed Kerrigan that with the Overmind and its cerebrates destroyed, all of the zerg in the sector had reverted to her direct control.<ref>'''Duran:''' "My Queen, with the Overmind and its [[Cerebrate]]s destroyed, all of the Zerg in this sector have reverted to your direct control." ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Level/area: [[StarCraft_Episode_VI#The_Reckoning|The Reckoning]] (in English). 1998.</ref> In addition, the remnants of the UED fleet had fled the planet (although he had no idea how many functional ships they still possessed), and the zerg had finished relocating Kerrigan's primary hive clusters to [[Char Aleph]]. However, Zeratul and his brethren were able to bypass their defenses and steal Raszagal away from them. They had regrouped with a number of protoss survivors on the surface of Char and would be capable of dimensional recall to Shakuras within thirty minutes. Kerrigan had all of her broods mobilized and sent to the surface of Char.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[The Reckoning]] (in English). 1998.</ref> During this time, Duran had disappeared.<ref name="SC:BW_E6_M10">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''. Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Omega]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
   
 
===The Mystery Deepens===
 
===The Mystery Deepens===
 
{{main|Dark Origin}}
 
{{main|Dark Origin}}
{{Quote|This creature is the completion of a cycle. It's role in the cosmic order was preordained when the stars were young. Behold the culmination of your history."<br/>"All I behold is an abomination."<br/>"Your violence, young prodigal, is typical. As is your inablility to comprehend the greater scheme of things. You can destroy all of the specimens here. It will do you no good. For I have seeded the Hybrid on many, many worlds. You will never find them all before they awaken... And when they do... your universe will be changed... forever.|Duran and Zeratul on the dark moon|Dark Origin}}
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{{Quote|This creature is the completion of a cycle. It's role in the cosmic order was preordained when the stars were young. Behold the culmination of your history."<br>"All I behold is an abomination."<br>"Your violence, young prodigal, is typical. As is your inablility to comprehend the greater scheme of things. You can destroy all of the specimens here. It will do you no good. For I have seeded the Hybrid on many, many worlds. You will never find them all before they awaken... And when they do... your universe will be changed... forever.|Duran and Zeratul on the dark moon|Dark Origin}}
 
[[File:Zeratul SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|Zeratul discovers Duran's experiments]]
 
[[File:Zeratul SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|Zeratul discovers Duran's experiments]]
Duran traveled to a [[dark moon]] where he and a team of [[Clandestine Mercenaries]] worked on a [[protoss]]/[[zerg]] [[hybrid]]ization project at the behest of a "[[Dark Voice|far higher power]]".<ref name="Ori">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dark Origin]] (in English). 1998.</ref>
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Duran traveled to a [[dark moon]] where he and a team of [[Clandestine Mercenaries]] worked on a [[protoss]]/[[zerg]] [[hybrid]]ization project at the behest of a "[[Amon|far higher power]]".<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus"/>
   
Duran would refer to the hybrid as the "completion of a cycle,<ref name="Ori"/> a reference to the life cycle of the [[xel'naga]], in which the long-lived but not immortal race would regenerate itself by modifying two species with purity of form and essence to naturally over eons involve into a new incarnation of the xel'naga. According to the [[preserver]] [[Zamara]], however, Samir Duran's experiments are a "perversion", and if his attempts "unify" the species become successful, it will result in "[[Hybrid|a monstrous and powerful perversion of both protoss and zerg]] will be set loose upon the universe, and all that [the protoss and terran] know and cherish will fall in their wake".<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3"/>
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Duran would refer to the hybrid as the "completion of a cycle,<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus"/> a reference to the life cycle of the [[xel'naga]], in which the long-lived but not immortal race would regenerate itself by modifying two species with purity of form and essence to naturally over eons evolve into a new incarnation of the xel'naga. According to the [[preserver]] [[Zamara]], however, Samir Duran's experiments are a "perversion", and if his attempts "unify" the species become successful, it will result in "[[Hybrid|a monstrous and powerful perversion of both protoss and zerg]] will be set loose upon the universe, and all that [the protoss and terran] know and cherish will fall in their wake".<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>
   
Zeratul discovered the project when investigating the source of protoss energy signatures on the dark moon.<ref name="Ori">''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Mission: [[Dark Origin]] (in English). 1998.</ref> Duran himself uncloaked in front of a [[stasis cell]] holding a [[test subject twenty nine|successful specimen]] and spoke to Zeratul.<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> From the manner in which Duran replied to Zeratul, claiming to be many millennia old (and having had many names over these millennia) and serving "a far greater power", Duran's background became even more enigmatic. Duran, referring to the hybrid, said it was a "completion of a cycle. Its role in the cosmic order was preordained when the stars were young",<ref name="Ori"/> Zeratul destroyed the creature and the facility.<ref name = "CastWarfield">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2010-7-27. [http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/game/hero/zeratul Cast of Characters: Zeratul]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2010-7-27.</ref>
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Zeratul discovered the project when investigating the source of protoss energy signatures on the dark moon.<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus"/> Duran himself uncloaked in front of a [[stasis cell]] holding a [[test subject twenty nine|successful specimen]] and spoke to Zeratul.<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> From the manner in which Duran replied to Zeratul, claiming to be many millennia old (and having had many names over these millennia) and serving "a far greater power", Duran's background became even more enigmatic. Duran, referring to the hybrid, said it was a "completion of a cycle. Its role in the cosmic order was preordained when the stars were young".<ref name="SC:BW_Bonus"/>
   
 
===Legacy===
 
===Legacy===
During the years after the Brood War, Kerrigan learned something of Duran's activities.<ref name = "LegacyInterviewJuly">Chris Metzen, StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-07-20 [http://sclegacy.com/interviews/10-blizzard/470-july-20-2009-metzen-interview July 20, 2009 Metzen Interview]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2009-09-07.</ref> His position as consort was briefly taken by [[Ethan Stewart]].<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>
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During the years after the Brood War, Kerrigan learned something of Duran's activities.<ref name="LegacyInterviewJuly">Chris Metzen, StarCraft Legacy staff. 2009-07-20 [http://sclegacy.com/interviews/10-blizzard/470-july-20-2009-metzen-interview July 20, 2009 Metzen Interview]. ''StarCraft Legacy''. Accessed 2009-09-07.</ref> His position as consort was briefly taken by [[Ethan Stewart]].<ref name="SC:DkTempSaga3"/>
   
 
==Game Unit==
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
*Kerrigan claims to have seen through Doctor [[Emil Narud]]'s "pathetic charade".<ref name="WoL_MoebiusFactor">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' ([[Activision Blizzard]]). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[The Moebius Factor]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> His surname, spelled backward, is Duran. [[Brian Kindregan]] confirmed there is a connection between them.<ref name="BPKindregan2010">Brian Kindregan, Eldorian. 2010-10-28. [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/sc2-interview Blizzcon: Interview with StarCraft 2 Lead Writer Brian Kindregan]. ''Blizzplanet.'' Accessed 2010-10-31.</ref>
   
 
*Artwork depicts Duran is shown standing in front of a [[Sons of Korhal]] flag, but in both ''[[StarCraft: Brood War|Brood War]]'' and ''I, Mengsk'', it appears he never abandoned the Confederacy.<ref name="SC:BW_E5_M7"/><ref name="SC:IMengsk"/>
*[[Infested Kerrigan|Kerrigan]] claims to have seen through Dr. [[Emil Narud]]'s "pathetic" charade. His surname, spelled backward, is Duran.<ref name="WoL_MoebiusFactor">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[The Moebius Factor]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> Blizzard writer [[Brian Kindregan]] confirmed there is a connection between them.<ref name = "BPKindregan2010">Brian Kindregan, Eldorian. 2010-10-28. [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/sc2-interview Blizzcon: Interview with StarCraft 2 Lead Writer Brian Kindregan]. ''Blizzplanet.'' Accessed 2010-10-31.</ref>
 
 
*Artwork depicts Duran is shown standing in front of a [[Sons of Korhal]] flag, but in both ''[[StarCraft: Brood War|Brood War]]'' and ''I, Mengsk'', it appears he never abandoned the Confederacy.<ref name = "FS1"/><ref name = "SC:IMengsk"/>
 
 
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*Duran's voice varies over the course of the campaign, (with obvious differences before and after his apparent infestation).
 
*Duran's voice varies over the course of the campaign, (with obvious differences before and after his apparent infestation).
   
*Duran's beret is the same color, and has the same insignia, as the ones worn by soldiers in the ARVN Airborne (South Vietnamese paratroopers) during the Vietnam War, according to IMDb.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296870/trivia Trivia for StarCraft Expansion Set: Brood War (1998) (VG)]. ''IMDb.'' Accessed 2007-09-02.</ref>
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*Duran's beret is the same color, and has the same insignia, as the ones worn by soldiers in the ARVN Airborne (South Vietnamese paratroopers) during the Vietnam War, according to IMDb.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296870/trivia Trivia for StarCraft Expansion Set: Brood War (1998) (VG)]. ''IMDb''. Accessed 2007-09-02.</ref>
   
*Duran may appear in ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''.<ref name = "GamespotQ&A">2011-08-01, [http://au.gamespot.com/news/6325853/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm-qanda-with-dustin-browder StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Q&A With Dustin Browder]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2011-08-13</ref>
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*It was hinted that Duran would appear in ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''.<ref name="GamespotQ&A">2011-08-01, [http://www.gamespot.com/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm/previews/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm-qanda-with-dustin-browder-6325853/ StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Q&A With Dustin Browder]. ''Gamespot'', accessed on 2012-06-29</ref> Unused subtitles in the game had Stukov referring to Narud as Duran.<ref name="SC2 Mapster">rikky33. 2013-04-01. [http://www.sc2mapster.com/forums/general/general-chat/50877-omg-massive-spoiler-duran-in-hot-s/#p1 OMG Massive spoiler. Duran in HoTS]. ''Starcraft2mapster.com''. Accessed 2013-04-01.</ref>
   
 
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==References==

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"I am a servant of a far greater power. A power that has slept for countless ages. And is reflected in the creature within that cell."

- Duran discusses Zeratul's discoveries on the dark moon.(src)

Samir Duran is a mysterious being, claiming to be millennia old and having had many names over that time.[1] Few are aware of his true nature. Sarah Kerrigan was unaware of who or what he was until shortly before the Second Great War.[2] Zeratul only became suspicious after personally meeting Duran at the end of the Brood War.[1] None of his former Confederate Resistance Forces comrades would have believed the truth.[3]

Duran was active after the end of the Great War to the end of the Brood War. As a terran commando lieutenant, he joined the Confederate Resistance Forces, and subordinated the group to the UED Expeditionary Fleet.[4] After attempting to sabotage the UED's efforts and assassinating Vice Admiral Alexei Stukov,[5] he reappeared as an infested terran serving Kerrigan.[6] He abandoned the zerg shortly before the end of the Brood War[7] and for a time oversaw some protoss-zerg hybrid experiments on a dark moon.[1]

Duran is knowledgeable about the zerg,[8] and protoss technology.[9][1] He speaks with a "liquid" accent and favors the C-10 rifle in combat.[10]

Biography

Samir Duran claimed to be thirty-three years old during the Brood War.[3]

Confederate Warrior

"Believe me, I understand hatred very well."

- Samir Duran to marine Angelina Emillian(src)

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Duran during the Brood War

Duran claimed to have served in Alpha Squadron before Arcturus Mengsk brought down the Terran Confederacy. Duran, sensing a shift in the power structure, assumed command of a small commando squad[3] called the Confederate Resistance Forces that was dedicated to striking at Mengsk and his new Terran Dominion. When the United Earth Directorate launched its first attack against the Dominion on Braxis, Duran monitored the attack before offering his services to Vice Admiral Alexei Stukov. Stukov accepted, but only because both men had the same enemy. Even though Duran had the potential to be a valuable asset, Stukov was nonetheless suspicious.[11]

The UED gained access to confidential Dominion information from Braxis.[12] Duran used the information to plan an assassination attempt on Arcturus Mengsk, who was visiting Umoja at the time. He did not take part in the operation as he was required to journey to Dylar IV for the UED's attack on the Dylarian Shipyards. Instead, the failed assassination mission was led by Captain Angelina Emillian – Mengsk's former instructor.[10]

Special Advisor to the UED

"Ah, the turncoat. I suggest that you pay keen attention to rank when you address the Captain and myself, Lieutenant Duran. Is that understood?"
"Of course, Admiral."
"Heh heh. You're beginning to show your age, Gerard. Give the boy some credit. He just tipped us off to a preeminent attack."
"However useful he may prove to be, Alexei, he will always be a traitor in my eyes. And you know that I cannot abide a traitor."

- DuGalle and Stukov discussing Duran(src)

The UED sought to steal Dominion battlecruisers dry-docked at the Dylarian Shipyards. During operational planning, Duran warned DuGalle that the Dominion could reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen hours.[13] The stolen battlecruiser fleet was ready in time to defeat Dominion reinforcements led by General Edmund Duke.[12]

Duran accompanied the UED fleet to Tarsonis. His research team located the psi disrupter, a lost Confederate weapon capable of disrupting zerg communication.[8] Duran advised that it be destroyed, and DuGalle concurred; if it was captured by the Dominion, it would jeopardize the UED's plan to enslave the Second Overmind. Stukov's dissenting opinion, to use the disrupter against the zerg, was overruled.[14]

As Duran had shown such concern over the matter, DuGalle ordered him to personally secure the disrupter. Duran's strategy of destroying surrounding hives to render surrounding the zerg dormant was successful. Duran's preparations to demolish the disrupter were interrupted by the intervention of Stukov's ghosts, who had orders to relieve Duran and take over the weapon's disassembly. Duran did not challenge them.[8]

Duran participated in planning the UED assault on Korhal, the Dominion throne world. He suggested destroying a large cluster of missile silos on the outskirts of Augustgrad, the capital city, to disable the defender's core nuclear capabilities.[15] The UED subsequently captured Augustgrad. Mengsk escaped capture with the aid of Raynor's Raiders and a small protoss fleet.[16]

The Turncoat

"Gerard... old friend. You do indeed have a traitor in your midst... but it's not me. Duran. He has been playing us both from the start... He convinced you to destroy the Psi Disrupter... even though it was our best chance at defeating the Zerg. And then, on Aiur, ...he allowed the Zerg to overrun us even as we had the fugitives in our grasp. I came here... to activate the one hope we have of defeating them... And you killed me for it. Heh, heh... Duran is your enemy Gerard. I suspect... that he may even be infested as well..."

- Stukov warns DuGalle about Duran(src)

The UED pursued Mengsk and his rescuers to to Aiur, where the fugitives prepared to escape through the warp gate. The UED's quarry were entrenched in a large protoss base, surrounded by nesting, but apparently passive, zerg.

While one UED force struck for the gate and the fugitives, Stukov and Duran were assigned to guard the flanks and prevent potential interference by the zerg. As the main attack neared its objective, the warp gate activated and incited the zerg. Duran's forces were out of position as a large zerg force swept in from the northeast. He claimed not to detect the enemy force, and claimed communications difficulties prevented him from receiving Stukov's frantic warnings. The ensuing chaos allowed Mengsk and Commander Jim Raynor to escape through the gate in a dropship. The gate subsequently self-destructed.[17]

Stukov took an unauthorized leave of absence to Braxis as the operation on Aiur concluded. DuGalle and Duran tracked him there and found the vice-admiral had secretly had the psi disrupter reassembled, in contravention of previous orders. Duran convinced DuGalle that Stukov was acting treacherously, and was authorized by the aggrieved admiral to find and execute the vice admiral.[18] Duran and a marine strike force entered the disruptor and broke through the Stukov's Elite Guard to confront Stukov.[5]

Duran shot Stukov and disappeared to activate the disruptor's self-destruct. A dying Stukov convinced DuGalle that the psi disruptor was critical to defeating the zerg and that Duran was the real traitor, and possibly infested.[19] So alerted, the UED quickly shut down the self-destruct.[5]

Infestation

"Remember that Duran is still out there somewhere. I'd venture a guess that his treachery has only just begun."

- DuGalle to the Captain over Char(src)

Duran escaped to join the zerg. The UED used the disrupter to severely weaken the zerg and claim the second Overmind on Char. As the UED claimed victory, Duran appeared to introduce DuGalle to Sarah Kerrigan.[6]

Kerrigan and Duran traveled to Tarsonis, where Duran interrupted a conversation between her, Raynor, and Fenix to inform Kerrigan that the psi disrupter's signal had reached them on Tarsonis and shattered the unity of her broods.[20]

Aboard the Hyperion, in orbit around Moria, Duran and Kerrigan discussed whether Raynor, Fenix, and Mengsk suspected them of anything. Kerrigan said they must suspect something, but preferred working with her rather than with the UED.[21]

The Swarm traveled to Korhal and assaulted the UED forces there along with Raynor's Raiders and Fenix's troops. After the main UED base was destroyed, Kerrigan decided to eradicate her allies. Duran suggested the strategy of attacking while her allies were resting, allowing them to whittle down their defenses with relative ease. The ploy was successful. After the destruction of Duke's and Fenix's bases, they returned to Tarsonis to rest.[22]

Two days later, the UED, intent on forcing Kerrigan's hand, tested out their control of the Overmind by sending hundreds of zerg to Tarsonis. As they began attacking their outposts, Duran informed her of the situation and rallied her forces.[23] Kerrigan's forces secured their perimeter when Duran noticed a small UED encampment which protected a number of scientists. Kerrigan said the "scientists" were helping the UED command these Renegade Zerg at such a great distance from the Overmind; they had to be eliminated. Kerrigan's zerg took the fight to the UED Slave Brood hive clusters and the scientists, destroying them.[24]

Duran then accompanied Kerrigan to Shakuras to kidnap Raszagal. Kerrigan did not reveal her interest in Raszagal to Duran, however. Duran informed her that the pylon clusters were generating some sort of electromagnetic field that prevented their flyers from maneuvering. Duran suggested staging a diversion and claiming Raszagal during the confusion, namely causing a surge within the pylon clusters adjacent to the outpost of Talematros, causing its power grids to overload. The resulting explosion will be the perfect cover for retrieving Raszagal. Kerrigan agreed, calling Duran's scheme "Clean, simple, devious." A cerebrate provided cover for Duran as he infiltrated the pylon clusters, set the charges, and ignited them.[25]

Duran soon discovered that Raszagal was captured so as to provide Dark Prelate Zeratul and his brethren the incentive to kill the new Overmind for them.[26] After this was done, Duran informed Kerrigan that with the Overmind and its cerebrates destroyed, all of the zerg in the sector had reverted to her direct control.[27] In addition, the remnants of the UED fleet had fled the planet (although he had no idea how many functional ships they still possessed), and the zerg had finished relocating Kerrigan's primary hive clusters to Char Aleph. However, Zeratul and his brethren were able to bypass their defenses and steal Raszagal away from them. They had regrouped with a number of protoss survivors on the surface of Char and would be capable of dimensional recall to Shakuras within thirty minutes. Kerrigan had all of her broods mobilized and sent to the surface of Char.[28] During this time, Duran had disappeared.[7]

The Mystery Deepens

Main article: Dark Origin
"This creature is the completion of a cycle. It's role in the cosmic order was preordained when the stars were young. Behold the culmination of your history."
"All I behold is an abomination."
"Your violence, young prodigal, is typical. As is your inablility to comprehend the greater scheme of things. You can destroy all of the specimens here. It will do you no good. For I have seeded the Hybrid on many, many worlds. You will never find them all before they awaken... And when they do... your universe will be changed... forever."

- Duran and Zeratul on the dark moon(src)

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Zeratul discovers Duran's experiments

Duran traveled to a dark moon where he and a team of Clandestine Mercenaries worked on a protoss/zerg hybridization project at the behest of a "far higher power".[1]

Duran would refer to the hybrid as the "completion of a cycle,[1] a reference to the life cycle of the xel'naga, in which the long-lived but not immortal race would regenerate itself by modifying two species with purity of form and essence to naturally over eons evolve into a new incarnation of the xel'naga. According to the preserver Zamara, however, Samir Duran's experiments are a "perversion", and if his attempts "unify" the species become successful, it will result in "a monstrous and powerful perversion of both protoss and zerg will be set loose upon the universe, and all that [the protoss and terran] know and cherish will fall in their wake".[29]

Zeratul discovered the project when investigating the source of protoss energy signatures on the dark moon.[1] Duran himself uncloaked in front of a stasis cell holding a successful specimen and spoke to Zeratul.[30] From the manner in which Duran replied to Zeratul, claiming to be many millennia old (and having had many names over these millennia) and serving "a far greater power", Duran's background became even more enigmatic. Duran, referring to the hybrid, said it was a "completion of a cycle. Its role in the cosmic order was preordained when the stars were young".[1]

Legacy

During the years after the Brood War, Kerrigan learned something of Duran's activities.[31] His position as consort was briefly taken by Ethan Stewart.[29]

Game Unit

"I know how you like to use that bad boy."

- Angelina Emillian comments on Duran's tastes in combat.(src)

Samir Duran is represented by a terran ghost unit. He has all the basic ghost abilities and also carries his powerful canister rifle.

During the zerg campaign, Duran becomes represented in-game by a new unit, called Infested Duran. He has more hit points and a zerg carapace (although it's not very obvious). In addition, he possesses the zerg's ability to slowly regenerate health over time. He still uses a canister rifle, however, and the method by which his Consume ability functions is obviously a technological device, as it makes a "high-tech sound" (the same sound as Lockdown) when he consumes a zerg, somehow feeding its biological energy into the device. Furthermore, he retains the ability to cloak and cast Lockdown. His voice changes to that of an infested terran. He is also shown in the unit window as a color-coded wireframe identical to his previous form, making him the only zerg unit represented as such. Curiously, Infested Duran is the only unit to be upgraded with weapon and armor upgrades from separate factions: zerg Carapace upgrades will improve Duran's armor, but it is terran Infantry Weapons upgrades that improve the power of his weaponry. This makes him one of the most unique units in the game.

Duran also has a unique death sound that is in the game data, but not implemented.

Quotes

See: Samir Duran Quotations

Notes

  • Kerrigan claims to have seen through Doctor Emil Narud's "pathetic charade".[32] His surname, spelled backward, is Duran. Brian Kindregan confirmed there is a connection between them.[33]
  • Artwork depicts Duran is shown standing in front of a Sons of Korhal flag, but in both Brood War and I, Mengsk, it appears he never abandoned the Confederacy.[5][10]
  • Duran's voice varies over the course of the campaign, (with obvious differences before and after his apparent infestation).
  • Duran's beret is the same color, and has the same insignia, as the ones worn by soldiers in the ARVN Airborne (South Vietnamese paratroopers) during the Vietnam War, according to IMDb.[34]

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  11. Samir Duran: "Captain, I am Lieutenant Samir Duran of the Confederate Resistance Forces. I've been monitoring your attack against the Dominion, and I'd like to offer you my services and skills in return for amnesty."
    Alexei Stukov: "Intriguing. Lieutenant, you have absolutely no idea as to who we are or what we have come here to do. Why do you wish to side with us?"
    Duran: "Because my men and I have sworn to fight against the Dominion and its Emperor. Seeing as how your forces have been laying into this Dominion base, I figured we were on the same side."
    Stukov: "I see. How exactly do you propose to be of service to us, Lieutenant?"
    Duran: "Well, I possess intimate knowledge of the surrounding area. I can show you an alternate route that leads to the rear of the main Dominion base."
    Stukov: "Very well, Lieutenant. Consider yourself and your men the first colonial conscripts of the United Earth Directorate. Captain, see that the Lieutenant is given our full cooperation. We shall see if he's worth the effort." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: First Strike (in English). 1998.
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  13. Duran: "Gentlemen, I recommend that you launch this attack using the utmost caution. Dominion Command can typically reinforce its outlying bases within sixteen standard hours. You should expect some sort of reprisal from Emperor Mengsk shortly."
    Gerard DuGalle: "Ah, the turncoat. I suggest that you pay keen attention to rank when you address the Captain and myself, Lieutenant Duran. Is that understood?"
    Duran: "Of course, Admiral."
    Stukov: "Heh heh. You're beginning to show your age, Gerard. Give the boy some credit. He just tipped us off to a preeminent attack."
    DuGalle: "However useful he may prove to be, Alexei, he will always be a traitor in my eyes. And you know that I cannot abide a traitor."
    Stukov: "Only too well, Gerard." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: The Dylarian Shipyards (in English). 1998.
  14. Duran: "I must humbly suggest to you, Admiral, that the Disrupter be destroyed as quickly as possible. If it should fall into the hands of the Dominion we could face some very serious problems."
    DuGalle: "Hmm. A prudent call, Lieutenant. I am inclined to agree."
    Stukov: "But Admiral, this device could insure our victory over the Zerg! It is foolhardy to discard such an advantage!"
    Duran: "Surely, Vice Admiral, you don't doubt the tenacity of your own fleet? Your Directorate forces will devastate the Zerg without the need for such a device."
    Stukov: "Listen here, Lieutenant, I've had just about enough of your-"
    DuGalle: "This conversation is over, Alexei. Given the true nature of our mission to enslave the Overmind, we could hardly stand to have Mengsk control a device of this magnitude. This Psi Disrupter must be destroyed in order to safeguard our mission. Ensign, set your course for Tarsonis." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Ruins of Tarsonis (in English). 1998.
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    DuGalle: "Why would he abandon the battle on Aiur? Why has he come back to Braxis?"
    Duran: "I mean no offense, Admiral. But perhaps Stukov's loyalties are not as strong as you once believed."
    DuGalle: "Because you are young and foolish, Lieutenant, I will pardon that insult. Alexei and I have been friends since long before you were born. However, he must be found. If Stukov is here, he will account for his actions."
    Adjutant: "Admiral, our sensors have detected a fully functional Psi Disrupter on the planet's surface directly below our position. It would appear that the Vice Admiral did not destroy the Psi Disrupter on Tarsonis as was ordered."
    DuGalle: "What? Impossible!"
    Duran: "I warned you Admiral! Stukov has betrayed you! He's reconstructed the Psi Disrupter in order to sabotage your mission in this sector!"
    DuGalle: "I can't believe it. Yet the evidence is incontrovertible. Alexei, what have you done? Perhaps you've been right all along, Lieutenant. On my authority, enter the Psi Disrupter... and... deal with the Vice Admiral appropriately..."
    Duran: "Of course, Admiral." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Patriot's Blood (in English). 1998.
  19. Duran: "Vice Admiral Stukov, I am here under orders to terminate your command."
    Stukov: "Lieutenant Duran. I'm not surprised. We both know exactly what it is that you're here to terminate. Get on with it."
    Duran: "Say goodnight, Stukov."
    Stukov: "To hell with y- !"
    DuGalle: "Lieutenant Duran, report your situation immediately!"
    Stukov: "Gerard... old friend. You do indeed have a traitor in your midst... but it's not me. Duran. He has been playing us both from the start... He convinced you to destroy the Psi Disrupter... even though it was our best chance at defeating the Zerg. And then, on Aiur, ...he allowed the Zerg to overrun us even as we had the fugitives in our grasp. I came here... to activate the one hope we have of defeating them... And you killed me for it. Heh, heh... Duran is your enemy Gerard. I suspect... that he may even be infested as well... Use the Disrupter, Gerard... Finish our operation... Let my death have at least some meaning."
    DuGalle: "Alexei! No! What have I done? What have I done? Computer, where the hell is Lieutenant Duran?"
    Adjutant: "The Lieutenant no longer registers on my sensors, Admiral. He appears to have vanished."
    DuGalle: "No." StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Level/area: Patriot's Blood (in English). 1998.
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    Sarah Kerrigan: "I know what they're up to. I suspected that the UED's control of the Overmind was tenuous. Tarsonis is too remote for them to maintain direct control over the Swarms, so they've sent these 'scientists' to coordinate their attack."
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