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| protoss sign: Shadow of the Xel'naga Gabriel Mesta, 2002-01-19 Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles are locked in battle with the enigmatic Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm. Each species struggles to ensure its own survival among the stars in a war that will herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter -- or foretell its violent, bloody end. Bhekar Ro: a bleak, backwater world on the fringe of the Terran Dominion, where every day is a struggle to survive for its handful of human colonists. It is a veritable wasteland -- one speck of dust among many in the vast, dark sea of space. But when the most violent storm in recent memory unearths an unfathomable alien artifact, Bhekar Ro becomes the greatest prize in the Terran Sector -- the Holy Grail of the Zerg, the Protoss, and Humanity alike -- as forces from the three great powers converge to claim the lost secrets of the most powerful species the universe has ever known. shadow of the xel'naga An original tale of space warfare novels set in the world of the bestselling computer game! |
| protoss sign: StarCraft: Evolution Timothy Zahn, 2016-11-08 An action-packed novel that ushers in a new age of adventure in the critically acclaimed StarCraft series from Blizzard Entertainment The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thrawn pens the latest chapter in the stunning StarCraft saga, building on the game’s rich legacy to create an unforgettable new story. After nearly a decade of brutal warfare, three mighty factions—the enigmatic protoss, the savage zerg, and the terrans, humanity’s descendants in the sector—have entered a cease-fire, but the peace is tenuous at best. When the sudden restoration of an incinerated planet is brought to light, tensions erupt. Neutrality swings back to hostility, and old enemies are accused of developing biological weapons to reignite the bitter conflict. An expedition of terran and protoss soldiers and researchers is deployed to investigate the mysterious zerg planet and its inhabitants’ intentions. But the lush alien landscape is host to other denizens, creatures shrouded in shadow, and should they be unleashed, they will change the fate of the entire galaxy. |
| protoss sign: Starcraft Timothy Zahn, 2016 After nearly a decade of brutal warfare, three mighty factions--the enigmatic protoss, the savage zerg, and the terrans, humanity's descendants in the sector--have entered a cease-fire, but the peace is tenuous at best. When the sudden restoration of an incinerated planet is brought to light, tensions erupt. Neutrality swings back to hostility, and old enemies are accused of developing biological weapons to reignite the bitter conflict. An expedition of terran and protoss soldiers and researchers is deployed to investigate the mysterious zerg planet and its inhabitants' intentions. But the lush alien landscape is host to other denizens, creatures shrouded in shadow, and should they be unleashed, they will change the fate of the entire galaxy.--Provided by Publisher. |
| protoss sign: StarCraft Field Manual , 2015-11-05 Blizzard Entertainment’s StarCraft saga has captivated millions of players worldwide since its initial release in 1998. A genre-defining military strategy and sci-fi adventure, gamers are drawn to StarCraft’s iconic central characters, Sarah Kerrigan and Jim Raynor, and its thrilling storyline chronicling the battle between the scrappy Terrans, mystifying Protoss and terrifying Zerg swarm. Published in anticipation of the latest expansion, Legacy of the Void, StarCraft Field Manual draws on more than a decade’s worth of lore to create an all-encompassing collector’s item for fans, filling in every detail of the game’s extensive tech, races and units. A visually distinctive, in-world overview of the entire StarCraft franchise, this unique book unveils new details about the wide range of combat forces and technology employed by each of the three primary races within the game universe. A definitive field-guide, original illustrations pair with an engaging narrative that showcases all of the vital statistics, origins, lore and other interesting facts that have emerged in each expansion. This beautiful hardback edition is an ideal gift for StarCraft fans. |
| protoss sign: Starcraft: Queen of Blades Aaron Rosenberg, 2007-05-01 Former marshal-turned-rebel Jim Raynor has broken away from the power-crazed Emperor Arcturus Mengsk. Enraged over Mengsk's betrayal of the powerful telepath, Sarah Kerrigan, to the ravenous Zerg, Raynor has lost all faith in his fellow humanity. Yet, in the aftermath of Mengsk's treachery, Raynor is plagued by strange visions of Char -- a deadly, volcanic world haunted by horrifying alien creatures. As the nightmares grow in intensity, Raynor begins to suspect that they may not be figments of his imagination -- but a desperate form of telepathic contact. Convinced that the woman he loves is still alive, Raynor launches a hasty mission to rescue Kerrigan from Char. But deep beneath the planet's smoldering surface, Raynor finds a strange chrysalis...and is forced to watch in horror as a terrible, all-too-familiar entity rises from it. Before him stands a creature of depthless malice and vengeance... Sarah Kerrigan: the Zerg Queen of Blades. |
| protoss sign: StarCraft: Dark Templar--Twilight Christie Golden, 2009-06-30 As the release nears for Blizzard Entertainment’s long-anticipated StarCraft II computer game, the epic Dark Templar trilogy reaches an explosive climax. After the seeming defeat of the dark archon Ulrezaj on the protoss homeworld of Aiur, Jake and Rosemary become separated as they flee through the newly repaired warp gate. Rosemary finds herself with the other refugee protoss on Shakuras, while Jake is catapulted elsewhere. But Jake does not have long to live: their enemies are regrouping, and Zamara’s essence must be separated from Jake’s mind before time runs out. |
| protoss sign: Starcraft: Liberty's Crusade Jeff Grubb, 2001-03 Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles is locked in battle with the enigmatic Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm in a war that may herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter--or foretell its violent, bloody end. Based on the bestselling computer game. |
| protoss sign: Liberty's Crusade Jeff Grubb, 2001-04-13 Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles is locked in battle with the enigmatic Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm. Each species struggles to ensure its own survival among the stars in a war that will herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter -- or foretell its violent, bloody end. Danny Liberty was a good reporter...too good. When his investigations struck too close to the heart of the corrupt Terran Confederacy, he faced a simple choice: continue his current series of exposés, or take a hazardous new assignment covering the Marines on the front lines of the Koprulu Sector. It didn't take him long to decide.... Behind the attacks of the Zerg and the Protoss lies the story of a lifetime, but every piece of information blurs the mystery further. Thrown into the middle of a war where the outcome will determine mankind's very survival, the only thing that Danny Liberty knows for sure is that the only person he can trust to keep him alive is himself. Liberty's Crusade The first in an epic new series of space warfare novels set in the world of the bestselling computer game! |
| protoss sign: StarCraft Bart Farkas, 2000-05-03 Complete stats for Terran, Protoss, and Zerg species Tactics for optimal use of all units Multiplayer strategies to devastate your opponents Detailed maps for all 30 missions Strategies for managing your resources and building your empire Terran, Zerg, and Protoss tech trees Advice on mastering the campaign editor |
| protoss sign: Who asked Changsheng at the end of the Immortal Road Grace Anthony, 2016-08-26 Today received the notice, actually on the Sanjiang, the heart is extremely happy. New people can be honored by Shangsanjiang, I am no exception. |
| protoss sign: Starcraft: Dark Templar--Shadow Hunters Christie Golden, 2007-11-27 An original tale of space warfare based on the bestselling computer game series from Blizzard Entertainment. Driven by the living memories of a long-dead protoss mystic and hounded by the Queen of Blades' ravenous zerg, archaeologist Jake Ramsey embarks on a perilous journey to reach the fabled protoss homeworld of Aiur. Seeking a vital piece of protoss technology, Jake finds that Aiur has been overrun by the zerg. Descending into the shadowy labyrinths beneath the planet's surface, he must find the sacred crystal before time runs out -- for him...and the universe itself. Yet, what Jake discovers beneath Aiur is a horror beyond his wildest nightmares -- Ulrezaj -- an archon comprised of the seven most deadly and powerful dark templar in history.... |
| protoss sign: Cinematic Art of StarCraft Robert Brooks, 2018-09-15 For more than two decades, players have led the zerg, protoss, and terrans into battle for galactic dominance in StarCraft, StarCraft II, and multiple campaign expansions. The Cinematic Art of StarCraft offers a detailed view into the history and philosophy of Blizzard's revolutionary cinematics team. Focusing on the craft and storytelling of cinematics and filled with anecdotes from the creators, The Cinematic Art of StarCraft gives fans a unique peek into the cinematics that have wowed millions of fans across the Koprulu sector. |
| protoss sign: StarCraft 64 Mark Cohen, 2000 Cohen offers the best tips and strategies for this highly popular N64 game, featuring split-screen action, rumble pak support and two-player modes. |
| protoss sign: The Starcraft Archive Jeff Grubb, Gabriel Mesta, Tracy Hickman, 2007-11-13 The first three StarCraft novels--Libertys Crusade, Shadow of the XelNaga, Speed of Darkness--and the eBook Uprising are collected in this single volume, making this an essential tome for the millions of StarCraft game players. |
| protoss sign: This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 Paul Chaloner, 2020-05-28 LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 'You need this. Trust me, buy it now.' - Weekly GG 'a triumph... a must-read for newcomers and veterans alike' – Forbes 'Paul Chaloner is a living legend in the esports space.' - Jason Lake, founder and CEO of the esports team Complexity Gaming 'Terrific stories and insights from the inside.' - T.L. Taylor, professor of Comparative Media Studies ---- Award-winning broadcaster Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner brings us the definitive book on esports, the fastest growing entertainment phenomenon in the world today. From slapping coins down on arcade cabinets to the lights of Madison Square Garden, competitive video gaming has come a long way. Today, esports is a billion-dollar industry, the best players becoming stars in their own right, battling for eight-figure prizes in front of a global audience of tens of millions. From Call of Duty to Counter-Strike, FIFA to Fortnite, a generation of players have turned multiplayer video games from a pastime into a profession. But there are questions. How did we get here? What exactly is competitive gaming – is it a sport? How much money do the top stars make? Do you really have to retire at 23? And just what the hell is Dota? This is esports (and How to Spell it) addresses all of this and more, as award-winning broadcaster Paul 'Redeye' Chaloner takes you inside the unstoppable rise of pro gaming to reveal the bitter rivalries, scandals and untold history of esports, from origins to sold-out arenas. With his trademark wit – and unrivalled access – Paul delivers the definitive book on the fastest-growing entertainment phenomenon in the world today. |
| protoss sign: Starcraft #3: Speed of Darkness Tracy Hickman, 2002-06-15 Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles is locked in battle with the enigmatic Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm, as each species struggles to ensure its own survival among the stars -- war that will herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter or foretell its violent, bloody end. All Ardo Menikov ever dreamed of was to live in peace on the verdant colony world of Bountiful. But when the vicious Zerg Swarm attacked the colony and annihilated his loved ones, Ardo was forced to wake from his dream and accept the brutal realities of a war-torn galaxy. Now a confederate marine, charged with defending the worlds of the Terran confederacy, Ardo must come to terms with the painful memories of his past -- and the unsettling truths that may dominate his future. |
| protoss sign: Starcraft Simon Furman, 2010 Advance-solicited - On sale April 7 - 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US Written by Simon Furman - Art by Federico Dallocchio, Brian Denham, Mike S. Miller & Carlos D'Anda - Cover by Federico Dallocchio This hardcover collects the first seven issues of the series based on Blizzard's smash-hit game. Join the War Pigs, a team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor! |
| protoss sign: Starcraft: War Stories Blizzard Entertainment, 2014-07-21 As the Swarm boils in chaotic uncertainty, Arcturus Mengsk has seized this opportunity to bolster his Dominion forces. He has gathered a seasoned team of scientists—the best terran minds in the Koprulu sector—to unravel the secrets of the savage zerg and the enigmatic protoss. Because in this brutal corner of the galaxy, the human race is going to need every chance it can get. Collected here for the first time is Blizzard Entertainment’s revolutionary Project Blackstone transmedia campaign. It is a compilation of tightly woven short stories, journals, emails, chats, and tweets from the research staff of a top-secret government facility dedicated to shedding light on the mysteries of this sector. More than a simple anthology, this volume is a target-rich environment of weapons data, exotic alien science, and faceted backstory—the lore foundations of the StarCraft universe. © 2014 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
| protoss sign: Starcraft: Uprising Micky Neilson, 2000-12-18 Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles are locked in battle with the enigmatic Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm. Each species struggles to ensure its own survival among the stars in a war that will herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter -- or foretell its violent, bloody end. She is the Zerg Queen of Blades. Her name has become legend throughout the galaxy, and that legend is death for all who stand against her. Yet once, long ago, Sarah Kerrigan was human -- the unwilling subject of an insidious clandestine experiment. She was forced to serve as a merciless assassin for the Terran Confederacy until a twist of fate propelled her toward a destiny none could have foreseen. This is the untold tale of Kerrigan's shadowy origin...and the war that was fought for her very soul. An original tale of universal conflict set in the world of the award-winning, bestselling computer game from Blizzard Entertainment. |
| protoss sign: StarCraft Simon Dor, 2024-02-28 StarCraft (Blizzard Entertainment, 1998) is a real-time strategy video game, placing the player in command of three extraterrestrial races fighting against each other for strategic control of resources, terrain, and power. Simon Dor examines the game’s unanticipated effect by delving into the history of the game and the two core competencies it encouraged: decoding and foreseeing. Although StarCraft was not designed as an e-sport, its role in developing foreseeing skills helped give rise to one of the earliest e-sport communities in South Korea. Apart from the game’s clear landmark status, StarCraft offers a unique insight into changes in gaming culture and, more broadly, the marketability and profit of previously niche areas of interest. The book places StarCraft in the history of real-time strategy games in the 1990s—Dune II, Command & Conquer, Age of Empires—in terms of visual style, narrative tropes, and control. It shows how design decisions, technological infrastructures, and a strong contribution from its gaming community through Battle.net and its campaign editor were necessary conditions for the flexibility it needed to grow its success. In exploring the fanatic clusters of competitive players who formed the first tournaments and professionalized gaming, StarCraft shows that the game was key to the transition towards foreseeing play and essential to competitive gaming and e-sports. |
| protoss sign: StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils William C. Dietz, 2010-04-06 One marine squad, led by young upstart Jim Raynor and giant Tychus Findlay, are prepared to battle a corrupt government as it works for interplanetary domination in this action-packed thriller set in the StarCraft universe. For the poor, hardworking citizens of the Confederacy’s fringe worlds, the Guild Wars have exacted a huge toll. Swayed by the promise of financial rewards, a new batch of recruits joins the fight alongside a slew of mysteriously docile criminals—and a few dubious military leaders. Eighteen-year-old Jim Raynor, full of testosterone and eager to make things right at home, ships off to boot camp, but he soon discovers that the official mission is not what he’s really fighting for. For the first time ever, StarCraft enthusiasts will learn the origins of the enduring friendship between Jim Raynor and the streetwise soldier Tychus Findlay. Watch as they battle on the front lines of a fierce interplanetary war and bear witness to the Confederacy’s rank corruption—corruption so reprehensible that it rains immeasurable death and destruction upon the government’s own people. |
| protoss sign: Zeroes Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti, 2015-09-29 X-Men meets Marissa Meyer’s Renegades when New York Times bestselling author of the Uglies series Scott Westerfeld teams up with award-winning authors Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti for this explosive trilogy filled with “cinematic nonstop action,” (Booklist) about six teens with unique abilities. Don’t call them heroes. But these six California teens have powers that set them apart. Take Ethan, a.k.a. Scam. He’s got a voice inside him that’ll say whatever you want to hear, whether it’s true or not. Which is handy, except when it isn’t—like when the voice starts gabbing in the middle of a bank robbery. The only people who can help are the other Zeroes, who aren’t exactly best friends these days. Enter Nate, a.k.a. Bellwether, the group’s “glorious leader.” After Scam’s SOS, he pulls the scattered Zeroes back together. But when the rescue blows up in their faces, the Zeroes find themselves propelled into whirlwind encounters with ever more dangerous criminals. At the heart of the chaos they find Kelsie, who can take a crowd in the palm of her hand and tame it or let it loose as she pleases. Filled with high-stakes action and drama, Zeroes unites three powerhouse authors for the opening installment of a thrilling new series. |
| protoss sign: Wings of Renewal Claudie Arseneault, 2017-01-16 The future is vibrant, hopeful, and filled with dragons. In WINGS OF RENEWAL, nineteen authors explore the exciting new subgenre of solarpunk through the lens of these majestic creatures. Whether they irrigate dry terrain or serve as spaceships, are mythic beasts come to life or biomechanical creations of man, these dragons show us a world where renewable energy overcomes gas and oil, and cooperation replaces competition. If you love fantasy/sci-fi fusion, this is an anthology you do not want to miss! So hop on solar wings, and follow us into futures that-for all their witches and dragons-are far more possible than they might seem. ------ Every dollar earned from Wings of Renewal sales goes directly to Native-led environmental movements and actions such as NoDAPL. We fully believe in solarpunk not only as a literary genre, but as a vision of the future and a movement of the present. |
| protoss sign: Starcraft: Ghost--Nova Blizzard Entertainment, Keith R. A. DeCandido, 2007-05-01 Four years after the end of the Brood War, Emperor Arcturus Mengsk has rebuilt much of the Terran Dominion and consolidated a new military force despite an ever-present alien threat. Within this boiling cauldron of strife and subversion, a young woman known only as Nova shows the potential to become Mengsk's most lethal and promising Ghost operative. Utilizing a combination of pure physical aptitude, innate psychic power, and advanced technology, Nova can strike anywhere with the utmost stealth. Like a phantom in the shadows, she exists only as a myth to the enemies of the Terran Dominion. Yet Nova wasn't born a killer. She was once a privileged child of one of the Old Families of the Terran Confederacy, but her life changed forever when a rebel militia murdered her family. In her grief, Nova unleashed her devastating psychic powers, killing hundreds in a single, terrible moment. Now, on the run through the slums of Tarsonis, she is unable to trust anyone. Pursued by a special agent tasked with hunting down rogue telepaths, Nova must come to terms with both her burgeoning powers and her guilt -- before they consume her and destroy everything in her path.... |
| protoss sign: Game Architecture and Design Andrew Rollings, Dave Morris, 2000 Dave Morris, the author of numerous role-playing game books, takes the reader through all the necessary game creation steps--from seeing a game idea on paper to actually implementing that idea. He and Rollings then teache design, architecture and management for PC, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms. The CD-ROM features a current version of Microsoft's DirectorX; Mac Sprockets (the Macintosh equivalent to DirectorX); and all source code developed in the book. |
| protoss sign: The Art of DOOM: Eternal Bethesda Softworks, ID SOFTWARE, 2020-03-24 A full-color digital art book containing concept art and commentary from the development of DOOM Eternal, the next entry in the iconic first-person shooter series. The newest chapter in the quintessential game franchise from id Software is here. Witness DOOM Eternal! This epic volume explores the art and development of the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2016 Game Award-winner for Best Action Game! Explore the twisted demonic invasion of Earth, the cultist UAC facilities, and plunge into otherworldly and unknown locations new to the DOOM universe. Admire the dangerous glimmering edges of the Slayer's arsenal and armor. Examine the ancient designs and breeds of Hell's soldiers and lords--all in gloriously designed full color images straight from the files of the game's artists themselves! Dark Horse Books and id Software join forces to present The Art of DOOM Eternal, encompassing every detail you've come to love from DOOM! |
| protoss sign: Crown of Vengeance Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory, 2012-11-13 Elven Queen Vielissiar Farcarinon makes wrenching sacrifices to work unprecedented magics and bond with a dragon. Set in the same world as the Enduring Flame trilogy. |
| protoss sign: Tempest of the Battlefield(1) Skeleton Wizard, 2017-09-20 Wang Tong couldn’t wait to live his college life - girls, parties, and the dorm life - everything he had ever dreamed of. But, instead of a letter of admission to the college, he had received a ticket to the planet Norton and a contract with the Confederation as a space settler. Soon after his arrival, the Zerg overran the planet and obliterated its defenses in a matter of moments. What awaited Tong on Norton was more than just an unbearable environment - its gravity alone was five-times stronger than earth - there were also swarms of bugs, constant hunger, thirst, and desolation... Venture into the Tempest of The Battlefield, unlock the secrets within the mysterious space crystals, and meet the legendary Blade Warriors and the potent sword combat tactic: Ultimate Tactics of the Blade: 256 Genome Nuclear Force. An honest and humble low-tier robot and a ghost with a mouth full of nonsense both teamed up with Wang Tong in a fight for survival against all odds. |
| protoss sign: The Virtual Future William Sims Bainbridge, 2011-09-06 The newest communication technologies are profoundly changing the world's politics, economies, and cultures, but the specific implications of online game worlds remain mysterious. The Virtual Future employs theories and methods from social science to explore nine very different virtual futures: The Matrix Online, Tabula Rasa, Anarchy Online, Entropia Universe, Star Trek Online, EVE Online, Star Wars Galaxies, World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade, and The Chronicles of Riddick. Each presents a different picture of how technology and society could evolve in coming centuries, but one theme runs through all of them, the attempt to escape the Earth and seek new destinies among the stars. Four decades after the last trip to the moon, a new conception of spaceflight is emerging. Rather than rockets shooting humans across vast physical distances to sterile rocks that lack the resources to sustain life, perhaps robot space probes and orbiting telescopes will glean information about the universe, that humans can then experience inside computer-generated environments much closer to home. All nine of these fantastically rich multiplayer masterpieces have shown myriads of people that really radical alternatives to contemporary society could exist, and has served as a laboratory for examining the consequences. Each is a prototype of new social forms, a utopian subculture, and a simulation of technologies that have yet to be invented. They draw upon several different traditions of science fiction and academic philosophy, and they were created in several nations. By comparing these nine role-playing fantasies, we can better consider what kind of world we want to inhabit in the real future. |
| protoss sign: Blade of Empire Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory, 2017-10-24 The epic fantasy adventure series continues as great magics change the Fortunate Lands, elves wage war, and one woman tries to unify the Hundred Houses. From the authors of the New York Times bestsellers When Darkness Falls and The Phoenix Transformed, and USA Today bestseller To Light a Candle . . . They thought the war was over. They were wrong. Great magics are changing the world of the Fortunate Lands forever. Elves wage war against friends and family as one woman seeks to unify the Hundred Houses under her banner. Runacarendalur Caerthalien has been a master of battle for hundreds of years, but he found himself on the wrong side—the losing side—in the last war. Betrayed by his brother, trapped in a prophecy he does not understand, Runacar flees the battlefield. Yet Runacar is no coward. In a twist he could never have imagined, the Elven War-Prince finds himself leading a new army into battle—a force of centaurs, merfolk, gryphons, minotaurs, and talking bears who can perform magic. For centuries they have been trying to reclaim their lands from Elven invaders. With Runacar at the helm, they just might manage it . . . |
| protoss sign: StarCraft: Frontline Volume 3 Grace Randolph, Joshua Elder, 2009-07-14 A third collection of mind-blowing adventures from the StarCraft universe! In War-Torn the innocent young senator from Vol. 1 is hunted for his psionic powers. It's Cabaret in a galaxy far, far away in Last Call, as a cantina lounge singer finds herself caught in a political chess game, Do No Harm follows the continuing saga of the sadistic Dr. Burgess and his captive Muadun, and in Twilight Archon a high templar must reconsider her values after being maimed. |
| protoss sign: Deus Ex James Swallow, 2011 IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. BUT YOU CAN SEE IT FROM HERE. In the near future, with physical augmentation gaining ground and nano-cybernetics only years away, the dawn of limitless human evolution is just beyond the horizon, and a secret corporate cabal of ruthless men intends to make sure that humankind stays under its control. But two people on opposite sides of the world are starting to ask questions that could get them killed. Secret Service agent Anna Kelso has been suspended for investigating the shooting that claimed her partner's life. Anna suspects that the head of a bio-augmentation firm was the real target, and against orders she's turned up a few leads concerning a covert paramilitary force and a cadre of underground hackers. But the cover-up runs deep, and now there's a target on her back. Meanwhile, Ben Saxon, former SAS officer turned mercenary, joins a shadowy special ops outfit. They say they're a force for good, but Saxon quickly learns that the truth is not so clear-cut. So begins a dangerous quest to uncover a deadly secret that will take him from Moscow to London, D.C. to Geneva, and to the dark truth--if he lives that long. The year is 2027; in a world consumed by chaos and conspiracy, two people are set on a collision course with the most powerful and dangerous organization in history--and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. |
| protoss sign: StarCraft: WarChest - Shadow Wars Blizzard Entertainment, 2020-03-17 WAR IS ALWAYS WAITING IN PEACE'S SHADOW A fragile ceasefire exists between the terrans, protoss, and zerg, but that hasn't stopped them from finding new ways to spill each other's blood. On a fringe world called Adena, a corrupt Dominion commander risks conflict between the three races for his own insatiable greed. The people who pay the price for his avarice are frontline grunts Elms, Contreras, and Yong. But for them, Adena is only the beginning of a long journey: one filled with deadly black-market deals, zerg infestation, and Elm's burgeoning psionic abilities. If they can all make it through in one piece, they might have a chance to finally become more than pawns in someone else's game. |
| protoss sign: Data Science in Production Ben Weber, 2020 Putting predictive models into production is one of the most direct ways that data scientists can add value to an organization. By learning how to build and deploy scalable model pipelines, data scientists can own more of the model production process and more rapidly deliver data products. This book provides a hands-on approach to scaling up Python code to work in distributed environments in order to build robust pipelines. Readers will learn how to set up machine learning models as web endpoints, serverless functions, and streaming pipelines using multiple cloud environments. It is intended for analytics practitioners with hands-on experience with Python libraries such as Pandas and scikit-learn, and will focus on scaling up prototype models to production. From startups to trillion dollar companies, data science is playing an important role in helping organizations maximize the value of their data. This book helps data scientists to level up their careers by taking ownership of data products with applied examples that demonstrate how to: Translate models developed on a laptop to scalable deployments in the cloud Develop end-to-end systems that automate data science workflows Own a data product from conception to production The accompanying Jupyter notebooks provide examples of scalable pipelines across multiple cloud environments, tools, and libraries (github.com/bgweber/DS_Production). Book Contents Here are the topics covered by Data Science in Production: Chapter 1: Introduction - This chapter will motivate the use of Python and discuss the discipline of applied data science, present the data sets, models, and cloud environments used throughout the book, and provide an overview of automated feature engineering. Chapter 2: Models as Web Endpoints - This chapter shows how to use web endpoints for consuming data and hosting machine learning models as endpoints using the Flask and Gunicorn libraries. We'll start with scikit-learn models and also set up a deep learning endpoint with Keras. Chapter 3: Models as Serverless Functions - This chapter will build upon the previous chapter and show how to set up model endpoints as serverless functions using AWS Lambda and GCP Cloud Functions. Chapter 4: Containers for Reproducible Models - This chapter will show how to use containers for deploying models with Docker. We'll also explore scaling up with ECS and Kubernetes, and building web applications with Plotly Dash. Chapter 5: Workflow Tools for Model Pipelines - This chapter focuses on scheduling automated workflows using Apache Airflow. We'll set up a model that pulls data from BigQuery, applies a model, and saves the results. Chapter 6: PySpark for Batch Modeling - This chapter will introduce readers to PySpark using the community edition of Databricks. We'll build a batch model pipeline that pulls data from a data lake, generates features, applies a model, and stores the results to a No SQL database. Chapter 7: Cloud Dataflow for Batch Modeling - This chapter will introduce the core components of Cloud Dataflow and implement a batch model pipeline for reading data from BigQuery, applying an ML model, and saving the results to Cloud Datastore. Chapter 8: Streaming Model Workflows - This chapter will introduce readers to Kafka and PubSub for streaming messages in a cloud environment. After working through this material, readers will learn how to use these message brokers to create streaming model pipelines with PySpark and Dataflow that provide near real-time predictions. Excerpts of these chapters are available on Medium (@bgweber), and a book sample is available on Leanpub. |
| protoss sign: World of Warcraft: Before the Storm Christie Golden, 2018-06-12 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An all-new, official prequel novel to The Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard Entertainment’s next expansion to the critically acclaimed World of Warcraft videogame. Azeroth is dying. The Horde and the Alliance defeated the demonic Burning Legion, but a dire catastrophe is unfolding deep below the surface of the world. There is a mortal wound in the heart of Azeroth, struck by the sword of the fallen titan Sargeras in a final act of cruelty. For Anduin Wrynn, king of Stormwind, and Sylvanas Windrunner, warchief of the Horde and queen of the Forsaken, there is little time to rebuild what remains and even less to mourn what was lost. Azeroth’s devastating wound has revealed a mysterious material known as Azerite. In the right hands, this strange golden substance is capable of incredible feats of creation; in the wrong ones, it could bring forth unthinkable destruction. As Alliance and Horde forces race to uncover the secrets of Azerite and heal the wounded world, Anduin enacts a desperate plan aimed at forging a lasting peace between the factions. Azerite jeopardizes the balance of power, and so Anduin must gain the trust of Sylvanas. But, as ever, the Dark Lady has her own machinations. For peace to be possible, generations of bloodshed and hatred must be brought to an end. But there are truths that neither side is willing to accept and ambitions they are loath to relinquish. As Alliance and Horde alike grasp for the Azerite’s power, their simmering conflict threatens to reignite all-out war—a war that would spell doom for Azeroth. Praise for Before the Storm “This is easily the best book in the World of Warcraft series, and I don’t say that lightly. . . . It’s so much more than a tie-in novel. . . . It’s a beautiful book.”—Blizzard Watch |
| protoss sign: GameAxis Unwired , 2008-11 GameAxis Unwired is a magazine dedicated to bring you the latest news, previews, reviews and events around the world and close to you. Every month rain or shine, our team of dedicated editors (and hardcore gamers!) put themselves in the line of fire to bring you news, previews and other things you will want to know. |
| protoss sign: Aether's Blessing Daniel Schinhofen, 2020-08-31 Every year, the empire administers the rite of passage into adulthood. That rite serves to identify those blessed by Aether to become magi. The new magi are shipped to the academy to learn the arts of magic.The academy is a dangerous place; the tournaments held twice each year can cripple or kill the students, and the clans of the empire will go to great lengths to recruit the students they want.Gregory had one dream: to become a magi like the legends of old. Though he was ridiculed by the residents of the village and his unsupportive father, he never wavered from his dream. Would his age day bring the fruition of his dreams, or would reality come crashing down on him?(This book contains some adult themes.) |
| protoss sign: Starcraft: Dark Templar #1--Firstborn Blizzard Entertainment, 2007-05-22 Jake Ramsey -- an unassuming, yet talented archaeologist -- has been given the chance of a lifetime. Hired to investigate a recently unearthed Xel'Naga temple, he knows this latest assignment will open up whole new possibilities for his career. Yet, when Jake discovers the remains of a long-dead protoss mystic, his hopes and dreams are irrevocably drowned in a flood of alien memories. Bonded to the spirit of the dead protoss, Jake has become the sole inheritor of the protoss's total history -- every event, every thought -- every feeling. Struggling to maintain his own fragile identity amidst the raging psychic storm in his mind, Jake soon realizes that he has stumbled upon a secret so cataclysmic in magnitude -- that it will shake the very foundations of the universe. FIRSTBORN An original tale of space warfare based on the bestselling computer game series from Blizzard Entertainment. |
| protoss sign: Video Games and Comedy Krista Bonello Rutter Giappone, Tomasz Z. Majkowski, Jaroslav Švelch, 2022-03-26 Video Games and Comedy is the first edited volume to explore the intersections between comedy and video games. This pioneering book collects chapters from a diverse group of scholars, covering a wide range of approaches and examining the relationship between video games, humour, and comedy from many different angles. The first section of the book includes chapters that engage with theories of comedy and humour, adapting them to the specifics of the video game medium. The second section explores humour in the contexts, cultures, and communities that give rise to and spring up around video games, focusing on phenomena such as in-jokes, player self-reflexivity, and player/fan creativity. The third section offers case studies of individual games or game series, exploring the use of irony as well as sexual and racial humour in video games. Chapter “Emergence and Ephemerality of Humour During Live Coverage of Large-Scale eSports Events” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. |
| protoss sign: StarCraft II: Flashpoint Christie Golden, 2012-11-06 Based on the video game from Blizzard Entertainment. |
What are Protoss minions? - Multiplayer Discussion
Jan 27, 2025 · If aiming to summon the most protoss minions possible, I recommend going with a priest mothership deck, as creation protocol /synchronize can make extra copies of the only …
Protoss Nerf Required - Multiplayer Discussion - Hearthstone …
Feb 3, 2025 · Protoss need a MAJOR nerf…this imbalance is astonishing.
Sart's How-to-Protoss for Beginners and average Joes - Reddit
Jun 1, 2018 · AllThingsProtoss is a subreddit dedicated to the discussion of StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft 2, focusing in particular on the Protoss. Everything from the most basic of …
Beginning Protoss player tips : r/allthingsprotoss - Reddit
Jan 21, 2021 · AllThingsProtoss is a subreddit dedicated to the discussion of StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft 2, focusing in particular on the Protoss. Everything from the most basic of …
Why Protoss mage so bad - Multiplayer Discussion - Hearthstone …
Jan 27, 2025 · The protoss mage lists focusing on their tempo tools (because protoss cards are good for pushing damage) are doing much better than the ones trying to make a big Colossus …
How to improve protoss - Multiplayer Discussion - Hearthstone …
Jan 23, 2025 · Tone down whole zerg package, change the get three bonus effect guy for starships. Love the board clear and full health and armor gain of a starship launch. Or buff …
Made it from Diamond 5 to Legend with Protoss Rogue
Jan 23, 2025 · The progression of this deck started as a pure Protoss rogue, realized that if the person deals with one Archon you just lose on the spot, and added the starship package to …
All Things Protoss - Reddit
AllThingsProtoss is a subreddit dedicated to the discussion of StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft 2, focusing in particular on the Protoss. Everything from the most basic of questions to …
The Protoss Problem -An Indepth Analysis - General Discussion
6 days ago · An analytical look at asymmetrical balance in modern StarCraft II, by HANZO Greetings, In this post, I aim to provide a comprehensive examination of the Protoss race …
Quick question: Which is the Protoss Hierarchy? : r/starcraft - Reddit
Oct 21, 2015 · As the Aiur Protoss evacuated to Shakuras, a new government called Daelaam, of both Khalai and Nerazim, was set up under a group of leaders called the Hierarchy. It included …
What are Protoss minions? - Multiplayer Discussion - Hearthstone …
Jan 27, 2025 · If aiming to summon the most protoss minions possible, I recommend going with a priest mothership deck, as creation protocol /synchronize can make extra copies of the only …
Protoss Nerf Required - Multiplayer Discussion - Hearthstone Forums
Feb 3, 2025 · Protoss need a MAJOR nerf…this imbalance is astonishing.
Sart's How-to-Protoss for Beginners and average Joes - Reddit
Jun 1, 2018 · AllThingsProtoss is a subreddit dedicated to the discussion of StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft 2, focusing in particular on the Protoss. Everything from the most basic of …
Beginning Protoss player tips : r/allthingsprotoss - Reddit
Jan 21, 2021 · AllThingsProtoss is a subreddit dedicated to the discussion of StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft 2, focusing in particular on the Protoss. Everything from the most basic of …
Why Protoss mage so bad - Multiplayer Discussion - Hearthstone …
Jan 27, 2025 · The protoss mage lists focusing on their tempo tools (because protoss cards are good for pushing damage) are doing much better than the ones trying to make a big Colossus …
How to improve protoss - Multiplayer Discussion - Hearthstone …
Jan 23, 2025 · Tone down whole zerg package, change the get three bonus effect guy for starships. Love the board clear and full health and armor gain of a starship launch. Or buff …
Made it from Diamond 5 to Legend with Protoss Rogue
Jan 23, 2025 · The progression of this deck started as a pure Protoss rogue, realized that if the person deals with one Archon you just lose on the spot, and added the starship package to give …
All Things Protoss - Reddit
AllThingsProtoss is a subreddit dedicated to the discussion of StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft 2, focusing in particular on the Protoss. Everything from the most basic of questions to complex, in …
The Protoss Problem -An Indepth Analysis - General Discussion
6 days ago · An analytical look at asymmetrical balance in modern StarCraft II, by HANZO Greetings, In this post, I aim to provide a comprehensive examination of the Protoss race within …
Quick question: Which is the Protoss Hierarchy? : r/starcraft - Reddit
Oct 21, 2015 · As the Aiur Protoss evacuated to Shakuras, a new government called Daelaam, of both Khalai and Nerazim, was set up under a group of leaders called the Hierarchy. It included …
