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The Zerg are the creation of an ancient civilization, the
Xel'Naga, who believed they could create the perfect race. They may have been
right, but their arrogance cost them their lives. The Zerg Overmind became
too powerful for the Xel'Naga to control and their fleet was wiped out in a
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The Zerg are composed of several different types of creatures that
have been integrated into the Swarm by the Overmind. These creatures, or
breeds, have been selectively evolved to become efficient killers and to assist
the Zerg in their quest for ultimate power. The Zerg do not utilize technology
in the common sense, but their natural weaponry and armor is comparable to the
most advanced gadgetry employed by any other species. This biological
evolution, combined with an unmatched savagery and their blind devotion to the
Overmind, make the Zerg an extremely formidable and deadly foe.
The Zerg have been found in all types of environments, including
deep space. They have adapted themselves to the rigors of space travel,
although it is not exactly understood how they are able to do so. The center of
a Zerg habitation is the Hatchery. Their nests are composed of a thick organic
matter, nicknamed the Creep, which provides nourishment for the Zerg and
provides organic mass for Zerg Larvae and Drones to facilitate their
transformation into larger forms. The Creep expands and covers the area around
the Zerg hive, and is very difficult to eradicate.