Derek- Hello and welcome back. In this chapter I will explain how the Zealots, Dark Templar, and Marines have changed. Also, to a reviewer who pointed out something in the last chapter, I've read the race histories, and it says that in order to get off of Zerus, the Zerg hijacked the Xel'Naga ships.

Return to Koprulu- Chapter1


Federation Border World- Katalo

Defense Outpost Omega

August 3, 2549

0215 hours

Not much stirred around the small outpost. One of several patrols wandered around the edge of the base, consisting of 2 Terran Marines and one Protoss warrior. The Terran Marines sported the new armor given to all Marines, Firebats, and Ghosts. The new armor was much smaller than the older version, allowing more movement and faster running, and also carry small shield generators (Think of Master Chief's armor in Halo, and with the guns from Starships Troopers) The Protoss warrior, Zealot or Dark Templar, carried slightly slimmer armor than before, but now carry and arm mounted Phase disruptor cannon along with the Psi/Warp blades. These smaller Phase Disruptor cannons don't carry as much punch as the full sized version, yet they can still pack enough punch to take down a Hydralisk in several shots.

"Man, why do we have to be out here anyway? Ain't no Zerg in this sector." One of the Marines said. "A good warrior is always on his guard. True, there have been no Zerg in this sector, but that only means we do not know what they are doing." The Protoss warrior replied. The other marine looked at his fellow terran, "He's right. Besides, Katalo is the closest Federation world to the Koprulu sector." The first marine was about to reply to this when a sound was heard. Both marines lowered their visors and brought their guns to bare as the Zealot ignited his psi blades and brought his arm mounted Phase disrupter cannon into firing position. All was quiet except for the occasional insect. "Who's there?" One of the marines shouted. A few moment passed before the air before them shifted, revealing the figure of a Dark Templar, who fell to the ground. The patrollers put down their weapons and rushed forward to help. "Dark one, what has happened?" The Zealot asked, seeing several slashes and burns on the Templar. "Outpost Echo... under... attack..." "Why didn't they send out a distress signal? What attacked them?" One of the marines asked. "Communications station... was taken out... I was sent... to warn... incoming... ze-" At this the life of the Dark Templar was extinguished as his dark energies poured out of him in a blue blaze.

As the blaze went out as quickly as it had begun a low growl could be heard. The warriors readied themselves again. The Zealot looked where the sound had come from, his eyes being better able to see in the dark than those of his Terran allies. "There are many. Head back to the outpost and warn everyone. I will hold them off." He pointed his cannon in the direction he was looking and began firing a fast as the weapon could fire. Now many growls and shrieks could be heard as the balls of energy streaked to their targets, felling many within a few seconds. The marines fired a few shots of their own weapons before running back. The zerg rushed forward, the Zealot's shield flashing brightly with each hit it took until finally it failed to stay up. At this point many zerglings had rushed around the warrior, many were sliced apart by the powerful Psionic blades. The brave protoss sliced forward into the swarming zerg, but was overcome by the sheer numbers of his enemies. A bright blue flame lit up the landscape around him as his psionic energies escaped through his body. The two marines were at the outmost defenses of sandbagged bunkers. They were yelling at the top of their lungs, warning the entire outpost as they were jumped from behind by the zerglings. As they were being torn apart the outpost sprung to life with gunfire. The closest zerg attackers were blown apart by the unexpected burst of weapon fire. However, more and more zerg swarmed in. A marine started up a 50 caliber tripod gun and tore into the zerg line, but he was brought down by several hydralisk's acid burning through his skin, as he had been woken up just seconds before. In the middle of the base a lone dropship prepped for takeoff. Several soldiers, protoss and terran alike scrambled aboard to escape the overwhelming assault. The ship's Ion thrusters flared to life, and lifted it into the air. As the ship gained altitude it was struck on the side. Several Mutalisks came in from the side, launching their deadly Glave Wurms, battering the dropship until one of the thrusters exploded on impact from the attack. The ship went out of control and spiraled back downward, crashing into the zerg forces beneath, killing all aboard. The remaining defenders fought for several more minutes before falling completely to the zerg. None survived as the zerg began tearing down the structures of the once quiet base.


And with that, sparks another war. The zerg have found the Federation, and only time will tell if they can be beaten back. Please feel free to ask any questions, or give any comments in a review. Please, no flames.