Episode I Heroes

I will post the other heroes eventually (those from Episodes II and III), but probably not until Episode I has been released. I don't want to spoil anything. :P

CAST OF HEROES:

SpecOps:

Capt. James Raynor (Marine, Vulture, Battlecruiser Hyperion) - SpecOps Commander: Hailed by the Terrans and Protoss alike as a great leader and warrior, and greatly respected by all who have had the opportunity to work with him, Jim Raynor was the perfect choice for head of SpecOps. Though he was very reluctant in taking the job, Raynor has fashioned the SpecOps team into a formidable force, and has once again proven himself an excellent leader. Raynor intends to keep true his vow to rid the universe of Sarah Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades....

Lt. Cmdr. Jay "Smokie" Brockman (Firebat) - SpecOps Assault/Demolitions Specialist: One of the few Terrans to survive the assault on the original Overmind, Brockman has stuck with Raynor ever since and the two have become good friends. He was Raynor's choice for second-in-command of SpecOps, but Mengsk turned them both down. If Brockman has any ill feelings about this, he has yet to show it...he has more than earned his spot on the SpecOps team, and though not second-in-command, Brockman is still the one Raynor turns to for most of his counseling and advice.

Cmdr. Julie Kerrigan (Kerrigan Ghost unit) SpecOps Second-in-Command; Infiltration Specialist: Separated from her sister Sarah early on in their childhoods, Julie has few memories of her. But when she heard that Sarah had become the Queen of Blades, a fire began to burn in Julie that led her to fight nearly in a frenzy whenever she went out to battle for the Dominion. Quickly rising through the ranks as a result of her bravery in battle, Mengsk took notice of this sister of his former second-in-command and, though Julie lacked the psionic potential of her sister, offered her a position as second-in-command of SpecOps as the team's ghost specialist. Kerrigan gladly took the position, learning only later that she had been offered it mainly because of her ties with her sister. Though mistrusted a bit by Raynor, she has gained the respect and admiration of the team and proven herself worthy.

Col. "Heavy" Frank Kauflin (Goliath) - SpecOps Heavy Fire Support Member: Kauflin never wanted to be part of the Dominion, but after he and his UED comrades were left behind by the fleeing Admiral DuGalle, he saw little choice of survival without joining up with his fellow Terrans under Mengsk. His formerly UED squadron has become one of the better-respected in the Dominion, scoring countless victories against Kerrigan and, recently, the Crimson Phoenix as well. When Raynor suggested the addition of a heavy support member to SpecOps, the goliath was the natural choice, and in Mengsk's eyes, Kauflin was the natural choice as the goliath pilot. Though some, including Kauflin himself, suspect that his appointment was a move to influence the few remaining UED squadrons into joining the Dominion, Kauflin does his duty just fine, thank you, and has struck up a friendship with Brockman and a bond with the entire team.

Col. Amy "Phoenix" Johnston (Wraith) - SpecOps Air Support Member: The introduction of female pilots to the wraith squadrons under Mengsk brought the young Amy Johnston into the spotlight. Shooting through the ranks at an unprecedented rate, Johnston eventually became the first female commander of a wraith squadron, and one of the best pilots in the Dominion, to boot. Mengsk's appointment of her as SpecOps' air support member came as no real surprise, but Amy was overjoyed anyway, and has exceeded expectations in her duty. There are rumors that in his infamous political moves, Mengsk appointed Amy over several more capable male pilots, but no one dares say so, and Johnston is more than capable of the tasks assigned to her.

Other Heroes:

Prelate Zeratul (Dark Templar, Corsair, Carrier Thanatos) - Respected Leader of the Dark Templar: Returning to the Koprulu Sector mere weeks before the start of the campaign, Zeratul immediately sought out Praetor Artanis and Jim Raynor, conferring with both about the existence of the hybrids. After finding out that both already know and that SpecOps has been formed and the Terran and Protoss armies have been prepared to address the threat, Zeratul offers the assistance of his faithful dark templar brethren and other Protoss warriors that joined his ranks on a visit to the world of Dorasida. Given command of much of the Protoss armies by Artanis, Zeratul stands ready to aid SpecOps in their mission in any way he can with a newfound fervor that he has gained while away from the sector to places he refuses to speak of.

Rond (High Templar) [Fall From Grace campaign hero used by permission of "his" creator, Desler] - Former Protoss Outcast; Protégé to Zeratul: When Zeratul stopped to rest on Dorasida on his way back to the Koprulu Sector, several Protoss warriors there asked to join his ranks, wishing to return to their people. Finding a new fighting spirit in aiding the Dorasidians in their civil war, Rond decided to join as well and return to his homeland, despite his fearfulness of what awaits him after his so-called "betrayal" of his people. Returning to Aiur at last, Rond was surprised to be welcomed back by the forgiving Protoss survivors, desperate for assistance and sorrowful for the poor judgements of the destroyed Conclave. Rond has become somewhat of an apprentice to Zeratul and seeks to learn the power the dark templar possess.

Praetor Artanis (Scout) - Leader of the Protoss: Leading his fellow Protoss warriors for nearly two years, Artanis has kept his people alive and active, retaking Aiur from the Zerg and building up an army to beat back both Kerrigan and Duran. Though burdened down by the death of so many of his fellow people, Artanis's youthfulness has yet to leave him, and he remains the very popular leader of the Protoss and a stalwart warrior in battle. Overjoyed to see Zeratul and Raynor return, Artanis has vowed to aid them both with all he has to offer.

Executor Alvar (Zealot) - Protoss Warrior; Friend/Companion of Jim Raynor: While Raynor was ultimately in charge of the Protoss that traveled with him, Alvar was the one unanimously decided to be the "head" of his people in Raynor's company. Alvar is young and full of life, though he has already seen his share of war. His entire family was killed by Kerrigan's broods, and as a result, Alvar has a deep hatred for the Zerg, especially their Queen. He longs for the day when he can avenge his family, and therefore continues to stick close to Raynor as he faces their common enemy.

Emperor Arcturus Mengsk (Battlecruiser Norad IV {not playable in Episode I}) - Leader of the Terran Dominion: The perfect politician and an excellent leader, Emperor Mengsk has remained the undisputed leader of the Terran Dominion since its creation. Despite heavy losses to the Zerg and terrorists, he has held the Dominion together and still maintains a formidable empire. But even Mengsk knows he can not hold out forever, and had for months before Raynor's return set about preparing a special operations team designed to turn the tide of battle. Raynor's arrival on the scene finalized plans, and Mengsk took great pains to try and absolve past animosities with Raynor and the Protoss. He has changed from the self-reliant, power-hungry man he once was--the Terran/Protoss alliance was Mengsk's idea--but he remains, at times, overconfident.

Executor Nelgala (Dragoon) - Veteran Protoss Warrior: A good friend of the late Fenix, Nelgala fought alongside him in many major battles until the Zerg overran the province of Antioch, and Nelgala was forced to flee with a few other survivors and leave his friend behind. Later learning that Fenix was alive, Nelgala joined up with him again just prior to the destruction of the Overmind. He fought bravely with his old friend over several worlds until Fenix was struck down by the murderous Queen of Blades in a battle in which Nelgala himself was also overcome by the Zerg. Now residing in a dragoon, the veteran warrior has plodded on and become executor of a small defensive post near the former location of Antioch, where he sees little action. But Nelgala's heart is still in battle, and with his fallen comrade. All he needs is the right opportunity to return to battle.

Lt. Cmdr. Mark Brown (Siege Tank) - Commander, Mirnos II Outpost 'El Toro': Brown commands one of the few Dominion outposts on the largely-unsettled, resource-rich jungle world of Mirnos II. His base is one of the toughest on the planet, and has successfully arrested more would-be resource pirates than any other Dominion force. He is your rather typical Dominion commanding officer about to be thrown into a rather atypical situation....

Rear Admiral Robert Burton (???) - Commander, New Roanoke Space Platform: "Robbie" Burton was one of the strongest supporters of the construction of New Roanoke Space Platform, a station co-run by the Terran Dominion and the Protoss. As a result of his strong support and overseeing of the project, Emperor Mengsk unexpectantly offered him the daunting task of running the station. Burton gladly accepted...not knowing what he was getting himself into.

Lt. Vic Kaldor (Ghost) - Third-in-Command, New Roanoke Space Platform: A young warrior, Kaldor was one of the first trained in the new, “toned-down” Dominion ghost program, allowing him to escape the severe genetic tampering of his predecessors. Third-in-command of the newly constructed New Roanoke Dominion/Protoss station in orbit above Aiur, Kaldor has no idea of the trials to come, or the future destined to be his....