Ursadon
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The ursadon is a white bear-like creature native to the world of Braxis. It appears as a critter in-game.
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[edit] Description
The ursadon thrives in the snowy frozen wastelands, and possess no natural enemies. These carnivorous animals hunt in the icy water for food. Instances of attacks on humans are rare, but the few recorded instances of an enraged ursadon attack have always ended in tragedy. The Koprulu Wilderness Society recommends keeping a safe distance from ursadons, for the safety of both the observers and the animals.[1]
[edit] History
Ursadons have also been found on other ice worlds, including a dark moon that Zeratul encountered on one of his journeys, so it is confirmed that they have been found even outside of their presumed homeworld of Braxis. Three were subjected to experiments by Clandestine Mercenaries, causing a broodling to emerge from one of their stomachs upon death.[2]
Braxis was "purified" by the protoss under Artanis during a secret mission, rendering the ursadon mostly extinct.[3]
[edit] Notes
In order to access the free minerals/gas cheat in StarCraft 64, the player must surround an ursadon which asks for a "hug" with his units.[4][5]
The ursadon is also a popular critter in tournament maps - one is usually included on them. Tournament commentator Nick Plott has nicknamed the ursadon "pandabear guy" - the name has stuck quite persistently.[6]
[edit] References
- ↑ 2000-04-07. Ursadon Flats. Battle.net StarCraft Map Compendium. Accessed 2008-04-04.
- ↑ StarCraft: Brood War. Vivendi Games. Mission: Dark Origin (in English). 1998.
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment, Mass Media Inc. StarCraft 64. (Nintendo of America, Inc.) Mission: Resurrection IV (in English). 2000.
- ↑ Josh Mullins . StarCraft 64. GameFAQs. Accessed 2008-06-10.
- ↑ StarCraft 64. Nintendo. Mission: Patriot's Blood (in English). 2000.
- ↑ StarCraft in 2008: A to Z. iCCup. Accessed May 27, 2009.
