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Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
The leader and/or driving force. An example to follow.
A character in the game actually increase in size. This may be a temporary or permanent transformation.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
Special or stronger units than standard ones, usually found in strategy games. This is not necessarily the same thing as a superhero or a game's protagonist.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
The most basic infantry unit in the Terran army from the StarCraft series.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
For games that feature a mission briefing before gameplay.
Moral dilemmas presented to the player that often have a significant effect on the story or other characters.
Protoss is one of three major races in Starcraft. A noble and powerful race.
A Terran versatile infantry unit equipped with a jet-pack and twin pistols.
Those who choose to Rebel against authority or attempt to topple 'The Man' or a greater power. Also known as insurgents
One man's terrorist, another's freedom fighter.
Two or more factions, either with the same or completely different goals, that constantly try to one-up each other. The player is sometimes forced to pick a side to root or work for during the struggle. Other times the rivalry is only mentioned in the plot.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
The Sons of Korhal was the StarCraft faction that brought the Confederacy's downfall in the original Terran campaign; Rebel Yell. After Rebel Yell they became the Terran Dominion.
Typically representing the elite of humanity's Space Forces, Space Marines have appeared in numerous games such as the Doom series and Warhammer series.
When inventing a series of races for a sci-fi setting, creators sometimes utilize a common framework of three competing races, including Humans, advanced aliens, and monster aliens. This is especially true in video games, where variety and balance are key.
A superweapon is a structure or character with amazing powers and amazing costs. This weapon can turn the battle to its owner's side single-handedly, but is usually the most expensive and time consuming to construct.
Survival is a concept that signifies that the player's life is constantly in jeopardy.
The Terrans are a race of futuristic humanoids that appear in the Starcraft universe. They are noted for their ability to quickly adapt to new terrains and use any natural resources to their advantage.
Many games feature storylines about wide, sweeping combat between three radically different factions.
Weapons can often be upgraded with new attachments, augmentations, or magical enchantments. These upgrades result in the original item being more powerful than originally intended.
A savage, animalistic alien Swarm that seeks out other species in the universe, intending to absorb the useful and exterminate the unworthy.
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