Internal conflict leads to the death of Alexei Stukov after he is falsely branded a traitor by the mysterious Samir Duran. Episode VI: The Queen of Blades (Zerg)
Seize the , a device capable of severing Zerg communications. Starcraft: Brood War
Enslave the maturing second Overmind on Char, effectively taking control of the Zerg Swarm. Internal conflict leads to the death of Alexei
Kerrigan reveals her true colors, manipulating Jim Raynor and Praetor Fenix into a temporary alliance to destroy the UED’s Psi Disrupter. Once the UED’s control over the Swarm is weakened, she betrays her allies—killing Fenix and General Duke—and focuses on destroying the new Overmind. Kerrigan reveals her true colors, manipulating Jim Raynor
The story concludes with the , where Kerrigan’s Zerg Swarm simultaneously defeats the combined remnants of the UED, the Protoss, and the Terran Dominion. With her enemies broken, Kerrigan stands as the undisputed ruler of the Koprulu Sector.
The story of picks up immediately after the fall of the Zerg Overmind, detailing a chaotic struggle for dominance in the Koprulu Sector. The expansion is divided into three distinct episodes: Episode IV: The Resistance (Protoss)
Following the destruction of their homeworld, Aiur, the surviving Protoss flee to , the twilight world of the Dark Templar. However, they are pursued by rampaging Zerg. Sarah Kerrigan, now the self-proclaimed Queen of Blades, unexpectedly arrives and offers an alliance, claiming she wants to stop a new Overmind from maturing on Char. Together, they recover the Uraj and Khalis crystals to activate an ancient Xel'naga temple, which successfully scours the Zerg from Shakuras. Episode V: The Iron Fist (Terran)