Legacy of the Storm

The battleship "Dishonored" drops out of hyperspace. Beyond the armored viewports of the command deck, an unfamiliar planet comes into view. Its surface is scarred by dark patches of Zerg biomass. Debris from ancient structures and several inactive biological formations can be seen in orbit.

An image of a neighboring world appears on the tactical screen. According to intelligence, that is where an isolated Protoss tribe is located.

The officers of the Stormbreakers have gathered in the command deck. Corvin Raik stands by the holographic table, studying the incoming data.

Darian Crow

— Initial reconnaissance confirms the presence of Zerg fortifications. Most look abandoned, but we can't guarantee nothing remains inside. We've also detected energy signatures on the neighboring planet.

Sarah Vex:

The rogue leans against a console with a smirk.

— Zerg on one planet, Protoss on the other, and us stuck in the middle. Sounds like a real vacation.

Corvin Raik

— Don't get comfortable, Sarah. We aren't here for a sightseeing tour.

He zooms in on the planetary image. A marker for an ancient Zerg complex appears at the center of the hologram.

— Our client wants something very rare. An ancient Cerebrate. Alive. Our job is to secure the sector and ensure no one compromises the operation.

The Commander falls silent for a moment before turning to those present.

— But before we begin, I want to clear one thing up.

His gaze settles on the newest member of the expedition.

— I know you're part of this mission, but your file is lacking details. Who are you, what do you do, and what can I expect from you in the field?

At that moment, the tactical screen emits a warning signal. A new energy flare has been detected on the neighboring planet. Darian frowns.

Darian Crow

— Commander... It looks like the Protoss already know we've arrived.

Corvin Raik

— Now things are getting interesting.

Legacy of the Storm

Description

Before the Koprulu Sector could even begin to heal from the fall of Amon, something was discovered on a distant planet that should have vanished millennia ago. An ancient Cerebrate, a survivor of the Overmind's era, still lives. Along with it, remnants of the old Swarm remain—long since severed from the rest of the hive. Emperor Valerian Mengsk has no intention of letting such an opportunity slip away. Under his secret orders, the "Stormbringer" PMC is dispatched to secure the expedition and ensure the Cerebrate is delivered into the hands of the Dominion. But there is a catch: the subject must be captured alive. The neighboring world belongs to the Kelanir—an ancient Protoss tribe that has maintained its isolation for centuries. For them, the arrival of a foreign military expedition on their doorstep could signal the beginning of a catastrophe. Meanwhile, Zagara is already aware of the unfolding events, and she has no intention of letting outsiders dictate the fate of the Zerg. Three powers are hurtling toward a collision, yet none of them know exactly what the ancient Cerebrate is hiding.