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I recently stumbled on the wiki article for The Voice in The Darkness. I recommend you follow the link , as I can't explain it in detail here, but Blizzard isn't one to let the ancient enemy of the Xel'naga escape it's prison at a time like this without following it up at all. If it isn't resolved in the comics, this entity will be a major plot point. Obviously, before we can work o any theories, we need to know it's agenda and abilities.

Agenda: This thing is no Lovecraftian monster. We know almost exactly what it wants. (1) Revenge against it's captors, the Xel'naga. It's actually somewhat emotional, if it get's chance to wipe out the Xel'naga, it will certainly do so. (2) Worshipers. It considers itself a god, and has extremely advance mind-control abilities. That a dangerous combination in an ancient evil monster. It considers anyone it possess a convert, in addition to greatly enhancing their physical abilities (one possessed, unarmed terran scientist almost beat two Dark Templar in hand to hand combat.) If the "covert" is a psychic it also feeds on them, replenishing and increasing it's own power. Dark Templar are the only ones capable of resisting this given their void based powers and mental discipline. (3) Food. As I said before, it feeds on psychics, making Protoss the ideal meal.

Abilities: The Voice is extremely powerful, and the only known way to fight it is by using void powers, particularity those related to Argus crystals, which can store void energies, the Xel'naga originally used just that to bind it to a dead planet. We don't know much about it's abilities, but what we do know will give us some insight as to how it will try to achieve it's agenda. (1)Long range telepathic communication. Hence, "The Voice," It doesn't really seem to have any limit on how far, or to whom, it communicates, it also appears to be able to "convert" anyone it can speak with, as it had the leader of a Terran expedition doing as it told her before it was freed from it's prison. (2) Mass mind control. While still weak and contained in it's planet, it possessed between 25-50 terran scientists easily, they were absolutely dedicated to it, much more powerful than before their conversion, and provided the Voice with a snack, albeit there were no powerful psychics in the expedition. (3) All Void related abilities It's been known to go invisible, and become far harder to detect than even a cloaked Dark Templar, it's control over the Void makes it virtually undetectable, plus it allows it to do anything the Dark Templar can do in the extreme, and more, considering how mysterious the void is we can't really say, but it doubtless is extremely powerful. (4) Psychic Feeding. This is a bit of a mystery, it doesn't really need to consume psychics (it was locked away for aeons with no food and came out perfectly fit) but it has a kind of hunger for them regardless. It's possible "feeding"doesn't just replenish it's energy, but adds to it, making it stronger with each psychic it consumes.

Like I said in the preface, if this isn't solidly resolved in the comic series it originated from, then there's no way Blizzard will let it go stagnate, it provides far to much potential, and we all know how much Blizzard loves multi-sided battles. An obvious issue with any theory is that the Voice has been trapped during all the evens of Brood Wars and The Great War, this naturally leads some to dismiss the theory he could have had any involvement in them, but it was commented that his prison was weakening, it was able to communicate with the Terran expedition which freed it while still trapped, albeit at short range, but it proves that the Voice was not powerless, not to mention it seemed very much aware of what has happening in the galaxy, as it knew of the Xel'naga's downfall to the Zerg, and the Aeon of Strife.

By all means, speculate below, an interesting theory is that is somehow has some influence of Duran and Ulrezaj, and is helping them create the false hybrids, which could be used to counter the correct hybrids once converted, they would provide a way to accomplish all three of it's goals. Revenge on the Xel'naga, worshipers, and a food source. The obvious issue is that if Duran or Ulrezaj was really converted, then it would be easier to free the Voice then make the hybrids.

Discuss.

It sounds kinda lovecraftian. Maybe it could be a boss of some level ... like, "oops, we were looking for Kerrigan but ran into this thing instead - lets kill it and move on." Otherwise I don't know how this would advance the main story revolving around zeratul, kerrigan, and raynor.

I was pretty confused when I first read about the voice in the darkness.

It seemed like far to huge an enemy to be first shown in the comic series. I'll need to read it over again and place my thoughts in the edit.

Regardless it sounds like a real bad ass.

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It sounds kinda lovecraftian. Maybe it could be a boss of some level ... like, "oops, we were looking for Kerrigan but ran into this thing instead - lets kill it and move on." Otherwise I don't know how this would advance the main story revolving around zeratul, kerrigan, and raynor.

I think it's either gonna get owned in the comics, which would be a disappointment, or evolve into a big bad leader of a faction of "converted" super psychics, maybe the false hybrids Duran is working on. Think Chaos Orcs from WC3.

So Roland i'm just wondering, what would you say about this Psionic Power Levels Chart , that somebody else posted, showing The Voice in the Darkness as the most powerfull entity in existence ?


1.5 - Average Human
5.5 - Average Ghost (with neural inhibitors)
6.0 - Average Overlord
6.5 - Average Ghost (without neural inhibitors)
7.0 - Average Khalai
7.2 - Gestalt Zero
8.0 - Average Zealot
8.0 - Fenix
8.5 - Sarah Kerrigan
10 - Nova
12 - Average Judicator
13 - Artanis
14 - Average Dark Templar
14 - Selendis
15 - Aldaris
15.5 - Average High Templar
16 - Raszagal (old)
16 - Kerrigan (before Amerigo raid)
16 - Zamara
16 - Zeratul
17 - Tassadar (khalai)
17 - Lekila
18 - Kerrigan (after Amerigo raid)
18.5 - Raszagal (young)
19 - Tassadar (twilight)
23 - Adun (twilight)
35 - Average Archon
45 - Average Dark Archon
(*) - Ulrezaj
(*) - Phoenix Creature
(*) - Voice in the Darkness

* = arbitrarily large

I found the thread you were referring to courtesy google. I think it's fairly accurate, but there is a lot of debate on the subject, so it's hard to be sure, it's never really been made clear whether the majority of templar power comes form their psi abilities or from tapping into the Khala/Void.

I think it's about as accurate as you can find at present, but frankly that's not saying a whole lot.

The Phoenix may be the only equal to the voice, as it was described as more powerful than the entire Protoss race. Ulrezaj is powerful, but limited, 7 of the most powerful Dark Templar can't come close to the Phoenix's levels.

As for the Voice, I'd say it's as strong as the phoenix or more, the power necessary to master the entire Void is unbelievable, honestly I don't think anything but Ulrezaj or Zeratul could possibly fight it, and only them because they're the only real Void specialist with the power or will to resist conversion.

Just what we need a Lovecraftian entity . Real original(note sarcasm), and also just does not seem to be a good fit with Startcraft. I feel this is actually a bad move story wise.

Now with that out of the way the idea that this could be part of the coming conflict seem possible. Also the chances the Duran or Ulrezaj are its servants(there has already been speculation that there are really servant of a competing non-Xel' Naga force). By making its own Hybrids it would corrupt the cycle and end the Xel'naga as they were... a good way of revenge if you ask me.

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Agenda: This thing is no Lovecraftian monster. We know almost exactly what it wants.

I'd like to emphasize that despite the similarities, this is not Lovecraftian, in fact, it's ironically human in it's though process, it's abilities are the only thing incomprehensible about it.

Imagine a 10 year old with god-like powers. It wants revenge on those mean kids that hurt it, everyone to think he's the coolest kid in the world, and he wants metaphorical poptarts and twinkies. Hardly mind-boggling, despite it's power levels, this thing is no multi-dimensional super-brain.

Well if this ''thing'' know's that the Xel'naga were defeated by the zerg what exactly is stopping it from going after Kerrigan(most likely dominating her in the process) and turning her zerg on the protoss which in turns gives it a ample food supply?

The Zerg are a poor food choice, it needs psychics, only Kerrigan and the Overlords fit that bill. In the comic it was implied that all Terran are mild psychics, just usually so weak it doesn't matter. Point being that it may not even be possible for the Voice to convert most Zerg, as they have no psychic abilities. As for Protoss, it's a little risky, considering it would consist of going after the one force left in the galaxy capable of even fighting back-The Dark Templar. It may want to wait for it's power to be greater before risking that. That's why the false hybrids, are an ideal choice, they're psychic so they can be fed on and converted, but haven't undergone the rigorous mental training of the Dark Templar, and thus cannot resist, and once converted will be so strong that they can be used to wipe out any and all threats, including the sleeping Xel'naga and the true hybrids.

Or you know Duran could attempting to make the real Hybrids before this thing grow's too bored.

Honestly as far as the Voice is concerned it wouldn't really matter if he was, so long as the Voice gets there soon enough to convert them all, the end result is the same, just instead of used abominable screwed up hybrids your using glorious perfect beings.

I knew it! The story will lead to something like this again. Now the out come would follow the same generic ending. All races must unite to defeat a common ancient powerful enemy that has arisen again and threatens everything.

All the theories are pouring in

1. Kerrigan will be the key as she maybe the juiciest piece of food for this Voice.
She being former human can still be negotiated to join forces with the Terrans and Protoss. Or
compare to the Protoss she alone is in control of a vast destructive force that can easily wipe out the sector and has been proven to have defeated the Xel'naga now who wouldn't want that kind of power? It can go either way.

2. Duran maybe an agent for the Xel'naga or this Voice. His mission would be to spy on the Xel'naga children (Protoss and Zerg) for the voice. Or secretly continues the Xel'naga's work. The search for purity of Form and Essence could be that to create a weapon for this voice. Combining the two that have defeated the Xel'naga.

3. The hybrids may not be the bad guys in Sc2 after all then as they maybe the only specie that can withstand this voice.

4. Matt could be gay and has secret feelings for Jim, OMG! lol

5. The Xel'naga would return to SAVE there Zeratul you got your answer.

The voice is in a side comic. It is just an side story. Get over it. It is highly illogical for it to get in the story, as all the elements of a novel is in the starcraft franchise, and the voice is...a random godly being that came out of nowhere. Even dedicated fans of starcraft do not know about this. Therefore, it is unlikely that it will be in the main story, and everyone will forget about it after starcraft 2.

I think Roland's and Omega's theories are solid possibilities. I can't help but think of Call of Cthulhu (yup, Lovecraftian despite insistence that it isn't). Call of Ktulu sets the mood nicely. I actually think this would be a good move by Blizzard to get into SC2. Everyone was piecing together the plot for SC2 with the Xel'Naga and the hybrids, but now this throws a wrench into the machine.

P.S. Kinda makes you think of what the "Legacy of the Void" title implies doesn't it?