Starcraft - Zerg Overview
The Zerg are actually composed of
several different types of creatures ("breeds") which, while physically distinct
and unrelated, seem to share a common psychology and sense of community. They
are extremely aggressive and almost cruel in their attacks and attempts to
infest inhabited areas. Species that they encounter are either deemed useful to
the hive and mutated, or eradicated.
It would be hard to determine the full
extent of the Zerg intelligence, but it is clear that they are a very cunning
species, and they are capable of higher reasoning. Although they do not use
technology that we know of, they demonstrate a clear understanding of it, and
have been known to open airlocks and doorways in colonies that they have raided.
As a group they also react intelligently to attacks and are adept at tactical
combat. On an individual basis, though, the Zerg seem to be hardly more than
savage animals with little or no concern for self-preservation.
The Zerg
as a whole are extremely tough, tenacious, and deadly. Their natural armor and
weaponry is comparable to modern technology in terms of toughness and
armor-piercing capabilities. They are extremely resistant to radiation and
chemical agents, and possess an incredible regenerative ability and accelerated
growth rate. Great care must be taken to completely destroy any Zerg
encountered, or they will return in full health.
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