The Protoss are a sapient humanoid race native to the planet Aiur of the Demi'ini Universe. Protoss civilization was reunified when the Khalai and Nerazim, sundered since the Discord, were reunited after the devastation of Aiur by the zerg during the Great War.
Alongside the Zerg and Terrans, the Protoss stand as one of the three dominant species of the Demi'ini Milky Way.
Phisology[]
Protoss are about three meters tall and have two glowing eyes, digitigrade legs, semi-permeable skin covered in scales, four digits on their hands (of which two are thumbs) and toes, broad chests and shoulders, and narrow waists with slim midsections. Extending back from the crown of the head, protoss have a bony crest. Beneath it, emerging from the back of the head, are the nerve cords, allowing them to access their racial psionic gestalt. This gestalt is the basis of the Khala. The Xel’naga considered these beings to have purity of form as the protoss are incredibly adaptable to harsh natural conditions and climates, and their strength and speed were unparalleled amongst the other races known to the Xel’naga. Protoss even have sharp claws, which can be deadly weapons if a protoss is caught unarmed.
Protoss derive sustenance from light, capable of living off of moonlight (reflected sunlight), and can go without light for extended periods of time. What little water they need is absorbed through the skin. The Dark Templar modified themselves biologically and used other techniques to survive on the formerly lightless world of Shakuras.
The protoss used to hunt, but they did so to collect the blood and hides of animals for various purposes, not for sustenance.
Protoss hear and smell through their skin, and it is believed that their primary sense is sight. Protoss have a sense of smell sharp enough to identify other protoss and see very well at night. A protoss' skin color may change in response to changes in its emotions. They are bereft of mouths, noses, or visible ears and are without a sense of taste. They possess three hearts.
Protoss sleep and dream in a manner similar to humans and humanoids.
An protoss' average life expectancy is lengthy; Raszagal, aged 1045, was considered old. Protoss under 300 years rarely have any significant political positions. Artanis, who was 262 years old during the Brood War, is considered young, despite his powerful military position.
Protoss are not a prolific people and the xel'naga even developed an artifact, the Kassia crystal, to counteract this. The population of Aiur, however, had reached billions. Before the Fall of Aiur, the protoss population was in decline due to systematic extermination; the protoss were passing away from sheer age.
Protoss blood is blue or purple. As in humans, coloration is considered a sign of ethnicity, with each protoss tribe having a specific subtly differing hue or typical pattern of markings associated with it.
As with terrans and zerg, protoss genetic material consists of DNA with helix strands. There is evidence that the protoss have yet to unlock their full genetic potential, but this theory died along with the Protoss Advance/Experimental Facility.
History[]
The Multiverse War[]
First Contact[]
The Protoss discovered potential threats of rifts opening in their reality as the wars between them against the Terrans and Zerg escalated, they made discoveries of two fleets of unknown identified as the Galactic Republic and the United Federation of Planets in 1415 NE. Exchanging information and learnt of the rifts from different realities when confronted the Chimera, with the greater threats emerge, the Protoss along with the Terran Dominion both joined the Alliance after seeking a non-aggression pact.
Culture and Society[]
Technology[]
The Protoss are the most technologically advanced race in their home universe. Their technology is a blend of psionics and mundane technology as proven to be of equal to many advance races such as the Aeldari. Voth. They have been referred to as "the most technologically advanced race in the Demi'ini Universe," and their warriors are "the best trained in the galaxy" as they have proven a valued source of support to the Alliance in the First Multiverse War. Despite their technological advantage, the Protoss constantly strive to enhance their weapons and armor when faced against the Zerg. Their weaponry is energy-based.
Protoss in the Multiverse[]
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