Artanis is a young protoss and member of the Templar Caste. He was appointed executor to replace Tassadar.[4] At only 262 years old, he was young to achieve such a high rank.[5] He later achieved the rank of hierarch following the War,[6] with Executor Selendis being his chief direct subordinate. He was part of the Combine-Protoss War in the First War. Artanis harbors a deep respect and admiration for Tassadar. He hopes to become as great a leader as Tassadar; a path which, although noble, could cause him to forsake his better judgement.