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Whether you’re looking to learn more about StarCraft lore or just want to read our growing collection of StarCraft short stories, this is the place for you.

The Story So Far

The Story So Far The story of StarCraft II takes place in a fully-realized scifi universe full of interesting characters and unique locations, and the people and places you encounter over the course of the game all have a meaning and a purpose in the StarCraft universe. Read up on the rich history of StarCraft now!

Short Stories

• Colossus By VALERIE WATROUS, 4/7/2011 The protoss rush to uncover a legendary weapon that will change their battle against the zerg – and their people – forever.
• Stealing Thunder By MICKY NEILSON, 10/13/2010 As a bomb technician during the Guild Wars, Isaac White always kept a level head… until the day he made one terrible mistake. Now, Isaac must face the demons of his past and overcome the deadliest enemy of all: a ticking clock.
• Collateral Damage By MATT BURNS, 05/13/2010 A Umojan spy must decide how far she's willing to go in order to infiltrate a secret Dominion research facility.
• Broken Wide By CAMERON DAYTON, 3/5/2010 Nature doesn’t just adapt. Nature cheats, changes the rules, and for Pvt. Maren Ayers, nature has a nasty surprise.
• Mothership By BRIAN T.KINDREGAN, 1/14/2010 The inventor of the protoss mothership awakens from a centuries-long sleep to discover a furious new galaxy of warfare and bloodshed.
• Changeling By JAMES WAUGH, 10/14/2009 Just because the years since the Brood War have been relatively peaceful, doesn’t mean the Koprulu Sector is safe. A rag-tag group of Dominion marines known as Zeta Squad is about to find that out… the hard way.

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