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Written by Graham
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Friday, 28 December 2007 13:05 |
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Mineral Cost: 100
Hit Points: 100
Shield Points: 50
Supply: 2
Produced From: Gateway
Requires: N/A
Type: Biological - Light
Movement Speed: Normal
Defense Level: 0
Damage (Damaging Method + Target): 8[x2] (Psi Blades + Ground Only)
Abilities: Charge
Range: Melee
Hotkey: Z
The Zealot is the basic ground fighter of the Protoss army. It is the Protoss equivalent of the Marine and is comparable to the Footman of Warcraft III. It can be upgraded via the Ground Armor, Ground Weapons, Plasma Shields, and Charge upgrades. Charge increases the movement speed of the Zealot and allows him to intercept enemies (similar to the Warrior's charge in World of Warcraft). There are nine Zealots visible in this screenshot with six appearing at the edge of the fog of war (near the red dots): From Starcraft2.com:
For over a thousand years the Templar caste of the Protoss have defended their people from threats both internal and external, dedicating their long lives to the pursuit of martial perfection. Zealots are peerless templar warriors who have yet to achieve the uppermost ranks of the Khala. Ever eager for battle, Zealots train constantly to attune themselves more closely to the Khala's disciplines and prove themselves worthy of advancement. They exemplify the unbridled ferocity of the Protoss at war. The formidable physique of a Zealot is further enhanced by cybernetic implants and their coveted power suit. Yet a Zealot is far more than the technology they bear. Each Zealot is trained for decades in hand-to-hand combat, tactics, pain tolerance and martial discipline. Zealots are taught to hate their enemies with a white hot passion and to hunt them down without mercy. All protoss have some psionic power. Zealots focus their powers exclusively on the pursuit of war. Focus crystals in their heavy forearm units enable zealots to channel their strength of will into blades of pure psionic energy - their primary melee weapons. Using a limited form of precognition, Zealots can even predict enemy movements, striking with deadly accuracy and dodging attacks by inches. Some Zealots have even developed the ability to turn their body into pure energy for a few microseconds. This allows them to move at lightning-fast speeds and strike suddenly against an enemy that thinks they are out of range. In recent times the Zerg invasion of the Protoss homeworld of Aiur forced its evacuation to the distant Dark Templar world of Shakuras. The Templar caste as a whole, and the Zealots in particular, seethe with shame at this dishonor. Many and loud are the voices raised demanding a return to Aiur, cradle of the Protoss civilization. The Zealots have thrown themselves into an even more rigorous program of training in preparation for the glorious day when their services will be called upon once more. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 03 November 2008 16:02 |
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