Zerg Brood

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A Zerg Brood (or Brood) is a formation of the Zerg race in the StarCraft universe — a fictional universe in which the StarCraft series of computer games and books are set.

Broods act under the authority of a Zerg Cerebrate, and each one of them has a particular function and characteristics best suited for its duties. Each Brood is made up of sub-Broods whose Cerebrates serve the main Cerebrate. Though little is known of the Broods, and their Cerebrates, Terran explorers have managed to learn about them and named each one after beasts of Earth's mythology.

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[edit] Broods featured in StarCraft

[edit] Baelrog Brood

The Baelrog Brood consists of the most fearsome of all Zerg warriors. Ravenous and bloodthirsty to the extreme, the Baelrog Brood is often called upon by Gorn to sow terror and confusion among enemy ranks. The Brood manages to make even other Zerg uncomfortable, as it is not only known for its savage battle tactics, but also for its voracious cannibalism. The Baelrog are bred and trained to attack without hesitation, mercy or self-consideration.

Baelrog was destroyed when its Cerebrate, Gorn, was slain on Aiur by Zeratul.

Baelrog Brood

Cerebrate commander Gorn
Estimated size 6,000
Primary directive terror squad
Distinctive color white (appears green in Starcraft: Brood War icelands)
Named after Balrog (Tolkien mythology)

[edit] Fenris Brood

The Fenris Brood's role is to systematically hunt down and eliminate opponents of the Zerg Swarm. The creatures of this brood are known for their formidable tracking skills and their deadly efficiency. One of the brood's main tasks is to find new races suitable for assimilation into the Zerg Swarm; once such a species has been identified by the Fenris Brood, the Grendel Brood carries out the assimilation.

Fenris Brood

Cerebrate commander Nargil
Estimated size 5,500
Primary directive hunter swarm
Distinctive color green
Named after Fenrisulfr (Norse mythology)

[edit] Garm Brood

Lead by the cunning Cerebrate Zasz, the Garm Brood is part of the Zerg Swarm's main attack wing, along with numerically far superior Jormungand and Surtur broods. The brood makes up for its relatively small numbers by employing guerrilla tactics, including surprise attacks and frequent raids. It is known both for its extreme ferocity and the speed at which it attacks. This brood was supposedly destroyed by the Jormungand Brood after the death of Zasz on Char, but in Starcraft: Brood War, the Brood appears again under a new Cerebrate on Shakuras. This new Cerebrate is also killed, but a third appears on Char. It too is killed, and presumably there is a fourth in the wake of the third Cerebrate's death.

Garm Brood

Cerebrate commander Zasz
Estimated size 10,000
Primary directive primary assault force
Distinctive color orange
Named after Garm (Norse mythology)

[edit] Jormungand Brood

The Jormungand Brood is The Swarm's main support force, and one of the most numerous. Its commanding Cerebrate, Araq, relies on brute force and numeric superiority to overrun opponents to the Zerg.

The Jormungand Brood captured Sarah Kerrigan, and a sub-Brood was created from some of its members to serve her. This brood's Cerebrate is the player's character.

Jormungand Brood

Cerebrate commander Araq
Estimated size 3 million
Primary directive primary support force
Distinctive color purple
Named after Jörmungandr (Norse mythology)

[edit] Surtur Brood

The millions-strong Surtur brood, under the control of Cerebrate Kagg, is sent forth by the Zerg Overmind when the Jormungand is unable to break enemy ranks alone. This brood is described as so destructive it is kept as reserve if possible. This brood appeared in the original Starcraft in the Terran mission Norad II. The broods is named after Surt, the fire giant in norse mythology who would destroy everything at the end of time, it is appropriate considering that that is what this brood will do once released.

Surtur Brood

Cerebrate commander Kagg
Estimated size 2.6 million
Primary directive heavy support force
Distinctive color blue
Named after Surtr (Norse mythology)

[edit] Tiamat Brood

The Tiamat brood is the most important and the most powerful brood of The Swarm. Its role is to protect the Zerg Overmind itself. The Tiamat is specialized in tactical space combat and rarely fields any ground creatures. The Tiamat Brood is infamous for breeding specialized Zerg, such as the Devouring Ones, the Hunter Killers, and the mighty Torrasque. It was also one of the two Broods trusted enough to guard the Overmind on Aiur.

Tiamat

Cerebrate commander Daggoth
Estimated size 6.5 million
Primary directive command fleet
Distinctive color red
Named after Tiamat (Babylonian and Sumerian mythology)

Other Broods have appeared in StarCraft, but their histories are mostly unknown.

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StarCraft by Blizzard Entertainment
StarCraft Universe Gameplay of StarCraft • StarCraft storyline • Psionic technology
Factions and Organizations Judicator Caste • Kel-Morian Combine • Khalai Caste • Protoss • Protoss Conclave • Pirate Militias • Raynor's Raiders • Sons of Korhal • Templar Caste • Terran • Terran Confederacy • Umojan Protectorate • United Earth Directorate • Xel'Naga • Zerg • Zerg Brood
Locations Aiur • Antiga Prime • Braxis • Char • Chau Sara • Korhal • Mar Sara • Moria • Shakuras • Talematros • Tarsonis • Umoja • Zerus
Characters Aldaris • Artanis • Gerard DuGalle • Edmund Duke • Samir Duran • Fenix • Sarah Kerrigan • Arcturus Mengsk • Nova • Raszagal • Jim Raynor • Alexei Stukov • Tassadar • Zeratul • Zerg Overmind • Minor Characters
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