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Artanis is a young Protoss Praetor in the fictional StarCraft universe. At only 262 years old, he has been given great military responsibility.

Artanis is a good tactician who practically worships Tassadar. He sneers at the Terrans, thinking of them as weak, although this appeared to change throughout the game due to his tutelage under Zeratul.

When starting to play StarCraft: Brood War, you can see a close-up of a 3-D model of Artanis. In this image, he is missing his psionic appendages, leading some to believe that he is, in fact, a Dark Templar. Blizzard Entertainment has admitted this error, however - Artanis is a High Templar and has not lost his appendages.

A young warrior and Scout pilot in the service of the now defunct Protoss Conclave, Artanis is among the few remaining heroes of his race and among the last of its great Templar leaders. Though he employs unconventional tactics and is a dynamic, flexible leader, his youth is the sire to arrogance and a brash demeanor.

However, in his high position of power Artanis sometimes found himself given to his overweening pride, as he hopes to becomes as great a leader as Tassadar; a path which could cause him to forsake his better judgement. It is interesting to note that although most templar greet and dismiss each other with the phrase "En Taro Adun," Artanis frequently substitutes with "En Taro Tassadar."

History

Artanis was appointed Praetor shortly after the apocalyptic battle that saw the destruction of the Zerg Overmind and death of Tassadar. Among the fledgling High Templar's first assignments as his role as line commander was the escort and safeguarding of Khalai and other refugees to the Warp Gate; he performed admirably and saved countless lives. He went on to serve as part of the core advisory council of the Executor and played a large role in many subsequent campaigns.

When the Protoss made it safely to Shakuras, Artanis was put in charge of the refugee camp, New Antioch. However, the Zerg travelled through the Warp Gate and attacked the camp, but were driven off by Dark Templar.

The Zerg continued to spread over Shakuras, but Jim Raynor and Fenix, who were defending the Aiur side of the Gate, were able to take control of it for a short time and send a transmission through. They would close the Gate on their side to prevent more Zerg from pouring through. Artanis promised to send to them as many warriors as he could spare before the Gate was closed.

Upon meeting the Dark Templar Matriarch Raszagal and learning of the Xel'Naga Temple, Artanis was very enthusiastic about retrieving the Uraj and Khalis in order to activate it. However, Raszagal wanted the Zerg cleared away from the Temple first. Artanis saw, for the first time, the true power of the Dark Templar as they slew two Cerebrates.

Afterwards, Infested Kerrigan made her introduction to the Protoss of Shakuras. While Raszagal welcomed her, Artanis said he could not forget what she had done to his race. Aldaris, meanwhile, refused to talk to Raszagal.

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