Char is a planet in the StarCraft universe. It orbits a binary star system consisting of a yellow star and a blue star and is very tectonically active. StarCraft is a real-time strategy computer game by Blizzard Entertainment. ... Artists impression of a binary system consisting of a black hole, with an accretion disc around it, and a main sequence star. ...

Char is one of the richest resource nodes in the sector, as the tectonic activity continually uncovers deposits of minerals and geysers of Vespene. The temperatures on the planet Char can become so intense that large portions of the planet's surface become completely liquefied. During certain times, when the planet is furthest from the twin suns of the system, small islands form on top of these seas of magma. These bits of land are, not surprisingly, replete with minerals and greatly prized as sources of incredible wealth. In the PC strategy game StarCraft, Vespene gas is a basic resource used to produce advanced units for all races. ...

When mineral deposits are melted, they can be seen protruding from the obsidian landscape, serving as both landmarks and rich mining fields. While harsh and hot, life does exist on this world, including plant life and the ragnasaur.

History

Char was selected as a base by the Zerg after they captured Sarah Kerrigan on Tarsonis, as it made a convenient hiding place, with many caverns and a harsh environment. However, Kerrigan emitted psionic energy, calling Jim Raynor and Arcturus Mengsk. This also gathered the attention of the Protoss — specifically Tassadar and Zeratul. Zeratul detected the Khalis crystal on the surface of the planet. A Zerg Hydralisk The Zerg are a vaguely insectoid race in the fictional StarCraft universe. ... Sarah Louise[1] Kerrigan— who is styled the Queen of Blades in her role as mistress of the Zerg Swarms— is a major character in the fictional StarCraft universe. ... Tarsonis was the capital of the Terran Confederacy in the StarCraft universe. ... Parapsychology is the study of the evidence involving phenomena where a person seems to affect or gain information about something through a means not currently explainable within the framework of mainstream, conventional science. ... Jim Raynor is a fictional character in the StarCraft universe. ... Arcturus Mengsk is a character in the StarCraft universe. ... An armorless Protoss The Protoss are a race in Blizzard Entertainments real-time strategy computer game, StarCraft. ... Tassadar is a fictional character in the StarCraft universe. ... Zeratul is a Protoss character in the fictional Starcraft universe. ... Khalis is the name of a powerful psionic crystal in the fictional StarCraft universe. ...

Raynor's Raiders under Jim Raynor and the Terran Dominion Alpha Squadron under Edmund Duke both tried unsuccessfully to save Kerrigan. Both were forced to flee, but Duke remained nearby, stubbornly trying to claim Char as a Terran Dominion border colony, probably due to its rich resources. Raynors Raiders are a fictional unit of Terran troops in the StarCraft universe, led by Jim Raynor. ... The Terran Dominion was created after the fall of the Confederacy at the height of the war between the Terrans, the Zerg and the Protoss. ... In the computer game StarCraft, Alpha Squadron is the Terran Confederacy military unit under the command of General Edmund Duke. ... General Edmund Duke was the Terran Confederacy officer in charge of Alpha Squadron, a military force in the fictional StarCraft universe. ...

Tassadar and Zeratul, drawn by Kerrigan's psionic call, met on Char and decided to ally against the Zerg. Meanwhile, Kerrigan had regained the use of her powers and was able to find the Protoss. She challenged Tassadar to a duel. Zasz noted something odd about Tassadar (probably his use of Dark Templar psionics) and cautioned Kerrigan, but she tried to fight him anyway. However, Tassadar had created an illusion of himself to lure her away from Zeratul, who was testing out his Dark Templar powers to see if they could kill Zerg Cerebrates. The Garm Brood went insane without its leader and the Zerg were forced to destroy them. This was the first time the Zerg Defiler was tested. An armorless Protoss The Protoss are a race in Blizzard Entertainments real-time strategy computer game, StarCraft. ... Zasz is a Zerg Cerebrate and the leader of the Zerg Garm Brood in the StarCraft universe. ... A Dark Templar is a member of a group of Protoss in the StarCraft universe. ... Zeratul is a Protoss character in the fictional Starcraft universe. ... Zerg Cerebrates are fictional characters from the StarCraft series of video games and books. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Zerg. ...

In revenge, the Zerg hunted down the Protoss, killing most of them and capturing Zeratul. Tassadar was forced to hide out on a platform over Char. The Zerg Overmind travelled to Aiur, leaving Kerrigan in charge of the few Zerg left on Char. The Protoss, along with Jim Raynor, eventually returned for the arrest of Tassadar, but Tassadar convinced them to free Zeratul instead. After freeing Zeratul, the Protoss left the planet, but fate would bring them back. Categories: Stub | Protoss | StarCraft planets ... Sarah Louise[1] Kerrigan— who is styled the Queen of Blades in her role as mistress of the Zerg Swarms— is a major character in the fictional StarCraft universe. ... Zeratul is a Protoss character in the fictional Starcraft universe. ...

With the death of the Zerg Overmind on Aiur, Daggoth ordered several Cerebrates to fuse, forming a new Zerg Overmind. The Protoss would return to retrieve the Khalis crystal, while the United Earth Directorate would attack the planet in order to take the second Overmind prisoner. Categories: Stub | Protoss | StarCraft planets ... Zerg Cerebrates are fictional characters from the StarCraft series of video games and books. ... Khalis is the name of a powerful psionic crystal in the fictional StarCraft universe. ... The United Earth Directorate or UED is a fictional government in the StarCraft universe which is descended from the former controlling government, the United Powers League (UPL). ...

Infested Kerrigan travelled to the planet in order to destroy the second Overmind, accompanied by a force of Dark Templar. Kerrigan had captured their Matriarch, Raszagal, and so Zeratul and the Dark Templar had little choice but to work with her. They destroyed the second Overmind for her but Kerrigan had tricked them: She "allowed" Raszagal to return to the Protoss but the Matriarch was under Kerrigan's influence and refused to return to her people. Sarah Kerrigan—who calls herself the Queen of Blades—is a character in the fictional StarCraft universe. ... A Dark Templar is a member of a group of Protoss in the StarCraft universe. ... Matriarch Raszagal is leader of the Dark Templar people in the fictional StarCraft universe. ... Zeratul is a Protoss character in the fictional Starcraft universe. ...

The Dark Templar spirited Raszagal away, but Kerrigan hunted them down, defeating the remnants of the United Earth Directorate forces on Char in the process. In order to find Raszagal, Kerrigan had recalled almost all of the Zerg from the orbital platform over Char to the surface. The Protoss were defeated, and Zeratul was forced to slay his own Matriarch. The United Earth Directorate or UED is a fictional government in the StarCraft universe which is descended from the former controlling government, the United Powers League (UPL). ...

Shortly thereafter, fleets from the United Earth Directorate, Terran Dominion and Shakuras, led by Artanis, arrived, all seeking revenge now that Kerrigan was in a weak position. Kerrigan defeated the three forces in a titanic battle and solidified her position. The United Earth Directorate or UED is a fictional government in the StarCraft universe which is descended from the former controlling government, the United Powers League (UPL). ... The Terran Dominion was created after the fall of the Confederacy at the height of the war between the Terrans, the Zerg and the Protoss. ... Shakuras is the homeworld planet of the Protoss Dark Templars in the StarCraft Universe, a fictional universe in which a series of computer games and books are set. ... Artanis is a young Protoss Praetor in the fictional StarCraft universe. ...

There is some speculation that Char is in fact the planet Zerus, the original home world of the Zerg. The UED refers to Char as the homeworld of the Zerg. However, Zerus has been abandoned, and Char is a different planet. It is possible that the Zerg chose Char as their new home due to similarities between the two worlds, and the UED likely has no idea of the actual zerg homeworld, just saw most of the zerg lived and came from Char.

References

• StarCraft homepage at Blizzard Entertainment
• Battle.net StarCraft Compendium
• Blizzard Map of the Month - provides information about Char.
• Blizzard Map of the Month - provides information about Char.

External links

• StarCraft Legacy Planets - a fan site with information about every planet mentioned in StarCraft.