It's... dark.
Darker than the void you had experienced for what felt like centuries.
You remember the Overmind's covenant to his Cerebrates. If ever your flesh failed you, your flesh would be made anew. This was so since the beginning of the Swarm, and you feel glee when you realize that the covenant could not even be broken by the Dark Templar, nor Kerrigan. But... If this was so, why do you not feel the calming presence of your fellow cerebrates, nor your Father?
All at once, you feel the Overmind's spirit touch your's, and you are filled with knowledge. Purpose. Drive.
"My Child," he speaks in your mind, "The First Swarm has been lain low by the very agent I charged with elevating it. Your brothers and myself have passed into the Void, due to her actions and those of the Dark Templar. However, by combining our strength, you have been reincarnated once more."
The feeling is intense. You have been resurrected by the powers of the entire Swarm. As you think of your gift, you are also reminded starkly of the Queen of Blades. She who you protected since she was a mere chrysalis. The one who always ran ahead with no plan, who lacked the foresight to see what powers she has been given by the very thing she sought to topple. Rage fills you as memories flit through your mind, how she disregarded Zasz' death, how she dared to do battle against Daggoth, how you were forced to eliminate brood after brood in order to satisfy her desires.
"As a result, I hereby eradicate your covenant. You are no longer her subordinate, but instead her competition. The Queen of Blades is now weak, for she has been "purified" of her Infestation." The Overmind seems content with this outcome, and truth be told, so are you. "Now, I charge you with this; grow strong, my greatest of Cerebrates. Overthrow these Brood Mothers, and become the leader the Swarm deserves." The Overmind's presence leaves you, and you immediately become aware of your surroundings.
Your current Hive Cluster is almost insultingly simple; A single hatchery, six drones, a spawning pool, and eighteen Zerglings. You have no evolutions yet, however minerals abound near your Hatchery. It appears to be a jungle planet, rich with biomass. An almost perfect start to your New Swarm. But first, a few matters to take care of...
What is your name?
[] I take the name of Zasz, in honor of he who was the first to fall. Increased supply per Overlord. Decreased unit creation time.
[] I take the name of Daggoth, in honor of one of the greatest of the Overmind's servants. General increase of unit capabilities. Decreased Evolution Research time.
[] I am... unsure... Write-In. Choose a name and possible buffs.
What shall your first action be?
[] I shall send my Zerglings to devour all the biomass in the immediate area. +200 Biomass, increased chance of early discovery.
[] I must be cautious. Make use of my Drones to harvest the minerals and small amount of biomass nearby. +25 Biomass, +100 Minerals.
[] Begin spawning more minions. I must have an army ready before I am discovered. +X Zerglings, +X Drones. 2 Zerglings = 25 Minerals and 10 Biomass, 1 Drone = 50 Minerals and 0 Biomass.
[] Take stock of my options. Surely there are other things to do? Write-In.
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Crossposted on Spacebattles Forums, yes I am the original creator both here and there. Hope to see what you guys come up with.
Welcome to the SCII Quest I cooked up! Play as the reincarnated StarCraft I Cerebrate, on a journey to bring the Swarm to its full power! A few explanations, though:
Biomass is the main "currency" in the quest. For every creature you devour, enemy you kill, or mission you complete, you are awarded Biomass to spend towards evolutions, units, and upgrades.
Your Choices Impact the Universe. This takes place near the beginning of Heart of the Swarm. Kerrigan has been de-infested by the Xel'Naga artifact and is currently being tested. Take this time to build up your Brood in preparation of the incoming battles.
Each turn takes about a week, unless otherwise specified. You have five weeks until Kerrigan begins her Zerg Control test. As such, choose your actions wisely, for when she is set free and finds out you exist, you will doubtlessly be a target for either subjugation or eradication.